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Ingredients 1tbspextra-virgin olive oil,or as needed 2medium carrots,chopped 2celery stalks,chopped 1large onion,chopped 1tbspparsley,dried salt and ground black pepper,to taste 3lbsfryer chicken,(1 whole), giblets removed water,as needed 2cupsself-rising flour ½cupvegetable shortening 1tspsalt 8cupsbuttermilk Preparation Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, and parsley. Add salt and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes vegetables until they sweat. Drop the chicken right into the stockpot and add water to cover by 3 to 4 inches....

Ingredients 2chicken breasts,boneless skinless 1½cupsflour 1tspLawry’s seasoned salt 1tspground pepper 1tsppaprika 1cupmilk 1egg vegetable oil honey bbq sauce Preparation Cut chicken into small chunks. Whisk together milk and egg in a bowl. Pour flour, salt, pepper and paprika in a bag. Shake well. Dip the chicken chunks into the milk/egg and then toss into the flour bag. Dip back into the bowl (milk/egg mixture) and again in the flour bag making sure the wings get double covered....

Ingredients 1cupearl grey tea,strongly-brewed ½tspdried lavender ½cupmilk,steamed 1tbspgranulated sugar,or more or less to taste ¼tspvanilla extract Preparation Brew the earl grey tea and lavender together, then steep for 3 minutes or according to tea instructions. Remove the tea bag, then strain out the lavender. Stir in the milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until combined. Serve warm, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1cupbutter,room temperature 1cuplight brown sugar,packed ½cupgranulated sugar 2large eggs 2tspvanilla extract ½tspsalt 1tspbaking soda 1tspbaking powder 1½cupsall purpose flour 2cupsold fashioned rolled oats 2cupssemisweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate,or a little bit of both Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl beat together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and light. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition....

Ingredients 3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 3 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal 1 cup mixed nuts 1 cup bite-size pretzels 1 cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular-size bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces 6 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside....

Ingredients 1cupbutter 8ozsemisweet chocolate chips 2cupssugar 5eggs 2tspvanilla ⅔cupflour ⅓cupcocoa powder ½tspsalt 4tbspbutter,softened ¾cupsmooth peanut butter 1cuppowdered sugar ½tspvanilla 2tbspmilk 1cupsemisweet chocolate chips 1tspbutter 1½cupsReese’s,chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13×9-inch pan with foil or parchment and set aside. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in chocolate chips, and melt, stirring frequently. When there are no more lumps, remove from heat and stir in sugar and vanilla....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour 1tspbaking soda 2tspcornstarch ½tspsalt ½cupunsalted butter,(plus 6 tbsp), softened ¾cuplight brown sugar ¼cupgranulated sugar 1largeegg 1tspvanilla 1cupsemisweet chocolate chips,or milk chocolate 20kraft caramels,or 20 rolo chewy caramels coarse sea salt,for sprinkling Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium bowl whisk the flour, baking soda, cornstarch and salt. In another medium bowl or stand mixer add the butter, and sugars and beats until fluffy....

Ingredients 2tbspbutter 1onion,chopped 2ribs celery,chopped 2clovesgarlic,minced 1tspsalt ½cupdry white wine 1¼tspdried tarragon 1cupclam juice,bottled 1⅔cupsdiced tomatoes with their juice,(1 15 oz can), canned 3cupswater 2cupsbread cubes,½-inch cubes, cut from good quality white bread 2½tbspolive oil fresh ground black pepper,as needed ⅓cupfresh parsley,chopped ¾lbcod fillet,skinless, boneless, cut into approximately 1x½-inch strips ¾lbmedium shrimp,shelled and halved lengthwise Preparation In a large pot, melt the butter over moderately low heat. Add the onion, celery, garlic, and ¾ teaspoon of the salt....

Ingredients 8chicken thighs,(3 ounces) bone-in, skin-on ½tspsalt ⅛tsppepper 2tbspolive oil 1½lbsYukon Gold potatoes,about 4 medium, cut into 1-inch chunks 12ozbaby carrots 3garlic cloves,whole unpeeled, smashed with the flat of a knife to break the skin 1bunchSwiss chard 1½cupschicken stock 1tbspdijon mustard 1lemon,grated, finely zest ½tspdried thyme ½lemon,juiced ¼cupparsley,chopped Preparation Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. With scissors or a sharp knife, cut off excess flaps of skin and fat from the thighs....

Ingredients 2tbspcumin 2tbspkasoori methi 1tspchili powder 1indian bay leaf 1tbspgaram masala 10clovesgarlic 3tbspginger,minced 1lime juice ¼cupvegetable oil 1tspgranulated onion ½tspturmeric 2pcserrano peppers salt,to taste black pepper,to taste 2racks of ribs ½cupapple juice Preparation In a food processor or blender, add in all spices and blend till they form a thick paste. Divide ¼ of the masala mixture out and set aside. Pat ribs dry and remove the thin silverskin membrane from the bone-side of the ribs by working the tip of a butter knife underneath the membrane over a middle bone....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour,spoon and leveled 1tspbaking soda 1½tspground ginger 1½tspground cinnamon ¼tspground cloves ¼tspsalt ⅛tspfresh ground pepper ¾cupunsulphured or dark molasses ¾cuphot water,about 100 degrees F ½cupunsalted butter,(1 stick) softened to room temperature ⅓cuplight or dark brown sugar,packed 1large egg,at room temperature 1tsppure vanilla extract 1cupconfectioners’ sugar,sifted 2-3tbsporange juice Preparation Adjust the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan....

Ingredients 1tspolive oil 1½cupsred onion,chopped Salt and pepper ,to taste 28oztomatoes,diced 1½cupsfrozen spinach,chopped 2cupsdry red lentils 2cupswater 2tspdried basil 1½tspground cardamom 1tspground cumin ½tspground cayenne pepper ½tspcurry powder blender or handheld blender Preparation Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the onion until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in tomatoes, spinach, and lentils, then pour in water. Season with basil, cardamom, cumin, cayenne pepper, and curry powder....

Ingredients 10sliceswhite bread,crusts removed ½cupgranulated sugar 12ozraspberries 6ozblackberries 6ozstrawberries,cut into a similar size to the other fruit whipped cream,for serving Preparation Line the bottom of a large bowl bowl with a circular slice of bread. Line the sides of the bowl with more slices so they fit snuggly. Add the sugar and 2 tablespoons water to a large saucepan over medium-low heat and heat until the sugar melts and cook for a few minutes until it starts to thicken....

Ingredients ½cupcreamy peanut butter 2tsporange zest ½cuporange juice,freshly squeezed 2tbsprice vinegar 1tbspsoy sauce,low-sodium 1tbspginger,peeled, grated 1tbspbrown sugar,packed 1small garlic clove salt,to taste ¼tspred pepper flakes,more or less to taste 1lbchicken breasts,skilled, boneless, grilled and sliced 1large romain lettuce head,chopped 3carrots,peeled, chopped 1large red bell pepper,seeded, chopped 1cupedamame,shelled, frozen, thawed ⅔cupcashews,salted, roughly chopped 1cupwonton strips ¼cupcilantro leaves white and black sesame seeds,for garnish, optional Preparation Add all dressing ingredients to a blender, except red pepper flakes, then pulse until the ginger and garlic are finely minced....

Ingredients 36 ripe tomatoes, large, chopped 4 carrots, medium, shredded 2 sweet green peppers, large, or red peppers 4 celery stalks, diced, leaves included 2 white onions, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed ¼ cup lemon juice 2 tbsp honey, or agave syrup ½ tsp black peppercorns 2 bay leaves ⅓ cup fresh basil, dill, or thyme (optional) 1 slice tomato Preparation Combine all the ingredients in a large enamel or stainless steel pot, and simmer over low heat for 45 to 50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft....

Ingredients 3gala apples,not peeled, diced into ¼-inch cubes 1cupsugar 2cupsflour ½cupcanola oil 2tspcinnamon 1tspbaking soda 1pinchsalt 2eggs 1cupwalnuts,chopped, optional 1tspvanilla Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add the cinnamon and sugar together in a bowl. Every after dicing the apples, toss them in the bowl with the cinnamon and sugar to coat them and prevent browning. Add the flour and baking soda to the apples and toss. Mix the oil, eggs, vanilla, and walnuts (optional) together and add to the apples....

Ingredients 4chicken legs,(thighs and drumsticks), skinless, bone-in, trimmed ½tbspolive oil 1¼cupsapple cider ¼cupapple cider vinegar 1tspkosher salt ¼tspfresh black pepper 4sprigsfresh thyme 1½tbspfresh rosemary,finely chopped 4clovesgarlic,chopped ½headmedium red cabbage,cored and sliced into 8 wedges 1large granny smith apple,peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges 3tbspdijon mustard Preparation Place chicken, olive oil, apple cider, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and garlic in a large plastic ziplock bag. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or as long as overnight....

Ingredients 2cupsall-purpose flour 1tspbaking powder 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ¼tspcinnamon 1dashnutmeg 10tbspunsalted butter,browned ½cupgranulated sugar ½cuplight-brown sugar,packed ½cupsour cream 2eggs 1tspvanilla extract 1¼cupsbananas,about 3 medium bananas, overripe, mashed well ¾cupall-purpose flour ½cupgranulated sugar 3tbspbutter Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg, set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, mix together browned butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar....

Ingredients 1cupwarm water,plus 2 tbsp more 1¼tspyeast 2tbspsugar 1½tspsalt 3tbspoil 3¼cupsflour 2tbspbutter,melted ½tspgarlic salt Preparation In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, or until foamy. Add the salt, oil, and 2 cups of flour, and mix until combined. Add additional flour, ¼ cup at a time, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and is soft and only slightly sticky to the touch....

Ingredients 55 oz pork and beans, (5 cans) 8 bacon rashers, sliced 1-inch thick, about 1 cup 16 oz tomato sauce 2 medium onions, chopped 6 hot links, sliced ¼ bottle barbecue sauce 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning 1 tbsp liquid smoke 2 tsp dry mustard 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp brown sugar hot sauce, to taste Preparation Heat up a saute pan on medium. Cook the bacon to render some fat, about 5 minutes....