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Ingredients 2lbslean ground beef 1onion 2taco seasoning,envelopes 14½ozdiced tomatoes,with juice, low sodium 1½cupsveggies,chopped, such as red, yellow, or green bell peppers, corn, zucchini 8ozcream cheese,(1 pkg), cubed 24jumbo pasta shells,uncooked 2cupssalsa 2cupscheddar,and/or monterey jack cheese, grated sour cream,for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook pasta shells al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside. Brown ground beef and onion in a large pan until no pink remains....

Ingredients 2 cups apple cider, or strong apple juice 1 cup rum ½ tsp cinnamon, ground ¼ cup ice cream, vanilla-flavored, chilled 3 tbsp brown sugar 4 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature apple, sliced, for serving Preparation In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the cinnamon and ice cream. Beat until fully incorporated. Seal with a plastic wrap and freeze the mixture for at least 2 hours or until hardened....

Ingredients 3 lbs sweet potatoes, scrubbed ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick ¼ cup heavy cream 2 large eggs ¼ cup light brown sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract ¼ tsp allspice 1 tsp mace salt and pepper , to taste ½ unsalted butter, cut into cubes ¼ cup light brown sugar ¼ cup pecans, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Use a fork to prick the skins of the sweet potatoes....

Ingredients 2lbsapples,Fuji or Granny Smith, peeled and thinly sliced ¼cuporange juice ¼cupgranulated sugar ¼cupbrown sugar 1tbspground cinnamon 1tspground nutmeg 1½cupsflour ¾cupgranulated sugar ¾cuplight brown sugar,packed ½tspkosher salt 1cuprolled oats,not instant ½lbunsalted butter,cold, diced Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, add the apple slices, orange juice, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mash together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, salt, oats, and butter in a bowl....

Ingredients 1½cupsall-purpose flour 2¼tspground ginger 2tspground cinnamon 1tspground cloves 1tspsalt 1cupwhite sugar ½cupbutter,softened 1tsporange extract 1tspbaking soda 1cupapplesauce 8ozcream cheese,(1 package) softened 1tspvanilla extract ½tsporange extract 2½cupsconfectioners’ sugar 2tbspcrystallized ginger,finely chopped, or to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9×5-inch loaf pans. Combine flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a bowl. Cream sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric blender until light and fluffy; stir in 1 teaspoon orange extract....

Ingredients 1½ cups egg whites ½ tsp lemon juice, or cream of tartar ¼ tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ cup rolled oats 3 bananas, ripe and mashed 1 cup cake flour 2 cups confectioners’ sugar ¼ tsp salt Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Combine the lemon juice, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon, oats, and mashed bananas....

Ingredients 1¾cupsall-purpose flour,(220g), spoon & leveled 1½tbsppoppy seeds 1tspbaking soda 1tspbaking powder ½tspsalt ½cupunsalted butter,(115g), softened to room temperature ¾cupgranulated sugar,(150g) 2large eggs,at room temperature ½cupgreek yogurt,(120g) 1½tsppure vanilla extract ¼cupmilk,(60ml) 2tbspfresh lemon juice,(30ml) 1lemon,zest 1½cupsblackberries,(250g), fresh or frozen, do not thaw if using frozen 1cupconfectioners’ sugar,(120g), sifted 3tbspfresh lemon juice,(30-45ml) Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with cupcake liners....

Ingredients 24ozchicken breasts,boneless and skinless 1celery stalk,diced ½onion,diced 1clove garlic,minced 16ozfat free low sodium chicken broth ½cupcayenne pepper sauce 6large lettuce leaves,Bibb or Iceberg 1½cupscarrots,shredded 2large celery stalks,cut into 2 inch matchsticks Preparation In a slow cooker, combine chicken, onions, celery stalk, garlic and broth (enough to cover the chicken, using water if the can of broth isn’t enough). Cover and cook on High 4 hours. Remove the chicken from pot, reserve ½ cup broth and discard the rest....

Ingredients 1tbspgarlic,minced 1tbspyellow onion,minced 2tbspbutter,plus additional ⅔ cup sliced cold butter ½cupdry white wine ¼cupfresh lemon juice cupcold butter,sliced 1½cupssun-dried tomatoes,chopped ¼cupfresh basil,chopped ½tspkosher salt ½tspwhite pepper 6chicken breast,halves, boneless, skinless extra virgin olive oil,for brushing ½tspsalt ½tspblack pepper 8ozcaprino goat cheese,or other goat cheese, room temperature pasta,any kind salads Preparation Saute garlic and onion in 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat until tender. Stir wine and lemon juice into skillet, increase heat to medium high, and simmer to reduce by half....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1small white onion,peeled, diced 1poblano pepper,diced 4ozgreen chilis,(1 can) diced, drained 1large pizza crust,unbaked, homemade, or store-bought 2cupsred enchilada sauce,homemade, or store-bought 2cupschicken,shredded, cooked, such as rotisserie 2cupsMonterrey Jack cheese,shredded handfulfresh cilantro,stems removed Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onions and poblano peppers, and saute for 5 minutes or until onions are cooked and translucent....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 7garlic cloves,minced 2tbspfresh rosemary,chopped 2cupstomatoes,crushed 2cupschicken broth,low fat and low sodium 1cupchickpeas,cooked 1cupelbow macaroni,cooked salt and pepper,to taste Preparation In a large pot over medium heat, combine the oil and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes. Stir in the rosemary and sauté for 2 more minutes. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the broth and chickpeas and simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Then, add the macaroni and allow to heat through completely, for about 5 more minutes....

Ingredients 18ozchocolate chip cookie dough,refrigerated 8ozcream cheese,softened ½cupsugar 1egg toffee bits,optional caramel bits,optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut cookie dough in half. Press half of the dough onto the bottom of a greased 8-inch square pan. Beat the cream cheese, sugar and egg in a medium bowl until smooth. Spread over crust. Crumble remaining dough over top. Sprinkle on toffee bits and caramel bits if desired. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1*homemade brownies,(see Recipes Notes for recipe), or 9×13-inch pan batter 24oreos ¾cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 3cupsconfectioners’ sugar 2tbspmilk ½tsppure vanilla extract 6oreos,chopped 1pinchsalt ½cupunsalted butter 1cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips,heaping Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to lift the finished brownies out. Set aside. Prepare brownie batter. Spread into the prepared baking pan....

Ingredients 2tspolive oil 1cupscallions,chopped 3garlic cloves,minced 2small tomatoes,chopped 2tbspcilantro,minced 1½lbbeef stew,cut into small chunks 2tbspall purpose flour ⅓cuplight beer ⅓cupwater ½tspcumin ¼tspdry adobo seasoning,or seasoned salt ½tspground achiote 1bay leaf,dried ¼tspKosher salt,or more to taste 10ozbaby red potatoes,halved or quartered Aji Picante Preparation Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of oil, scallions, and garlic and sauté for about 2 to 3 minutes; add tomatoes, cilantro, and a pinch of salt....

Ingredients ½tspcumin seeds ¾cuppecan halves 1tbspvegetable oil 1¾cupsyellow cornmeal,coarse ¾cupall-purpose flour 2½tspbaking powder 1tspsalt ½tspbaking soda 6Medjool dates 2large eggs 1cupmilk 3tbsphoney 6tbspunsalted butter Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, toast the cumin seeds over moderate heat for about 1 minute until fragrant. Let cool, then transfer to a mortar, and grind to a powder. Spread the pecans on a pie plate and toast in the oven for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned....

Ingredients ½cuploosely packed light sugar,or dark brown 2tbspsolid coconut oil,or cold butter, cut into cubes ¾cupwhite whole wheat flour,spoon & leveled 1½cupsold-fashioned rolled oats ½cupDark Chocolate Raisinets,or Milk Chocolate Raisinets, or dark chocolate chips ½cupdried apricots,chopped 1tspground cinnamon 2largeegg whites,lightly beaten ¼cupunsweetened applesauce 1tsppure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 8 by 8 baking pan with cookie spray. Set aside. Combine brown sugar and coconut oil in a medium bowl until crumbly and well mixed....

Ingredients 1cupdried porcini,(about 1 oz), or other dried mushrooms 3hot water 3½cupchicken broth,low sodium 3tbspolive oil 1onion 5garlic cloves 2cuparborio rice 1¼tspsalt 2tbspbutter ¼tspfresh ground black pepper 2ozmild goat cheese parmesan,grated Preparation Put the dried mushrooms in a medium bowl and pour the hot water over them. Soak for about 20 minutes until softened. Remove the mushrooms, reserving the soaking liquid, and chop them. Strain the liquid through a paper-towel-lined sieve into a medium saucepan....

Ingredients 1¾cupsflour ¼cupcornstarch 1tbsppumpkin pie spice 1tspbaking powder 2tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ¾cupvegetable oil 2cupswhite sugar 4eggs,slightly beaten 15ozpumpkin puree Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin tins with paper liners. In a medium bowl combine flour, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl beat the oil, sugar, eggs, and pumpkin puree together with a hand blender to mix. Next, add the dry ingredients and continue to blend well for about a minute more....

Ingredients ¾ lb fettuccine pasta 8 cups water 1 tbsp salt ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup parmesan cheese, (avoid using the pre-grated or powdered versions), grated salt and ground black pepper, to taste 1 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated ¼ tsp parsley, chopped Preparation In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Cook pasta for roughly 8 to 12 minutes, until al dente, then add salt....

Ingredients 14ozsweetened condensed milk,(1 can) 12ozevaporated milk,(1 can) 6eggs 8ozcream cheese,(1 package), softened ⅓cup2% milk 1tspvanilla extract 1cupwhite sugar Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Fill a large oven-safe pot with water to 1 inch, then bring to a boil. Place the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract in a blender, and blend until smooth. Place the sugar in an even layer in a saucepan over medium heat....