Ingredients 1pomegranate 2largenavel oranges 2pink grapefruits Preparation Place the pomegranate on a surface that won’t stain. Starting at the crown, cut a cross into the fruit about halfway down. Put a large bowl in the sink and, holding the pomegranate crown side down over the bowl, break it apart into ¼. Squeeze each ¼ firmly over the bowl to release the seeds and juice, then bend each ¼ back to release more seeds....
Ingredients 1ripe avocado,peeled and pitted 2cupsice 4oztequila 2ozCointreau,or any orange liqueur 2ozfresh lime juice ¼cupfresh cilantro leaves,optional pinchsalt 3tspagave nectar,optional 3slicesfresh jalapeno,optional fresh lime wedges,or extra fresh cilantro, extra avocado slices as optional garnishes: Preparation Add avocado, ice, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, cilantro, and salt to a blender. Pulse until smooth. Taste and add extra agave nectar to sweeten, and/or extra jalapeno to kick up the heat, if desired. Pulse until smooth....
Ingredients 16ozloaf french breadone or two days old 5cupscornflakes ¾cupmilkpreferrably whole or 2% ½cupbuttermilk 5largeeggs ½tspvanilla extract 1½tbspgranulated sugar 1½tbspflour ¼tspbaking powder 1pinchsalt 1½tspground cinnamon ¼tspground nutmeg 4mediumbananas firm but ripe, peeled, and sliced into¼-inch slices 3tbsppacked light-brown sugar ¼cupbutter salted, for griddle Maple or buttermilk syrupfor serving, not included in nutrition estimate Preparation Heat an electric griddle to 350 degrees F. Slice french bread into 1 1/4-inch slice, then slice a deep pocket in the center of each slice, set aside....
Ingredients 4green plantains,peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces 1tspsalt 1cupchunky peanut butter Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet. Place plantain chunks and salt into a saucepan, and add water to cover plantains. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer for about 20 minutes until a fork will easily pierce the plantains. Reserve ¼ cup of the cooking water, then drain the plantains....
Ingredients 1 cup water 1½ sticks unsalted butter 2¾ cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp salt pinch paprika 2 tsp olive oil 1⁄2 lb chorizo, casings removed 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground black pepper ¼ tsp cayenne ¼ tsp paprika 1⁄2 tsp onion powder 1 potato, small, peeled and diced 1 yellow onion, large, chopped 1⁄2 red bell pepper, medium, cored, seeded, and chopped 1⁄2 green bell pepper, medium, cored, seeded, and chopped...
Ingredients 1lbuncooked pasta fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper 4ozsalted butter 1large lemon,zested and juiced 1ozParmesan,freshly-grated Preparation Heat a large stockpot of generously salted water until boiling. Add the pasta and cook until 2 minutes shy of al dente. Add the butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Continue cooking until the butter has melted and begins to foam, stirring frequently to ensure that the butter cooks evenly....
Ingredients 15¼ozBetty Crocker Yellow cake mix,(½ box) 3tbspvegetable oil 1large egg 1large egg white 2medium bananas,mashed 1tspvanilla extract ½tspcinnamon Preparation Preheat to 350 degrees F and spray an 8×4-inch loaf pan with baking spray. Add together all the ingredients in a large bowl and pour into a loaf pan. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes until bread springs back when touched. Related Video
Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 6 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped 1 can (14 oz) fat-free sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed Fresh raspberries, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie....
Ingredients 15ozchickpeas,(1 can) rinsed and drained 1tbspextra virgin olive oil ½tspsalt ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the chickpeas on the prepared baking sheet and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring once, until the chickpeas are slightly shrunken and crispy. Let cool. Serve and enjoy. Related Video
Ingredients 1 lb chicken gizzards, cooked 2 cups buttermilk 2 tsp hot sauce 1¼ cup all-purpose flour, or self-rising flour ½ tsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp Italian herb seasoning 5 cups vegetable oil, (up to 8 cups), for frying garilc salt, to taste ground black pepper, to taste ¼ cup tomato sauce ¼ cup teriyaki sauce ⅛ tsp parsley Preparation In a mixing bowl, season the chicken gizzards generously with garlic salt and pepper....
Ingredients ½cupmayonnaise 1garlic clove 1tbsplemon juice ¼tspkosher salt 2tspolive oil ¼tsppepper Preparation Combine the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, salt, olive oil, and pepper together in a bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Serve with favorite dippers, and enjoy! Related Video
Ingredients 1lbground beef 1onion 16ozpinto beans,drained and rinsed 10ozrotel tomatoes 8oztomato sauce 4ozgreen chile peppers 2cupsbeef broth ¾cupfrozen corn ⅓cupgreen pepper,or ½ small green pepper taco seasoning mix,1 package Preparation In a large pot, brown the ground beef with the onion until no pink remains. Drain off any excess fat. Add the pinto beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chile peppers, beef broth, frozen corn, green pepper, and taco seasoning to the pot....
Ingredients 4 medium mangoes, washed 2 cups simple syrup 3 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 cup water Preparation With a sharp knife, slice each mango in half lengthwise, cutting as close to the pit as you can. Scoop flesh out and put in blender or food processor. Cut remaining flesh from the pit and add to blender, along with simple syrup, lime juice, and water. Puree ingredients on high in the blender until smooth....
Ingredients 1partgreen crème de menthe 1partcherry brandy 1parttriple sec Old fashioned glass Preparation Mix the green crème de menthe, cherry brandy, and triple sec, then layer over ice. Serve in an old fashioned glass, and enjoy! Related Video
Ingredients 1¾lbschicken breasts,boneless and skinless, pounded ½-inch thin, or chicken tenderloins ¼cupvegetable oil 4clovesgarlic,minced 1½tbspfresh grated ginger 1½tspground cumin 1½tspground coriander 1¼tspsalt ⅛tspcayenne pepper 2tbspvegetable oil 1mediumyellow onion,thinly sliced 2clovesgarlic,minced 1½tbspfresh grated ginger 20dried apricots,coarsely chopped ½red bell pepper,thinly sliced pinchcayenne pepper ¼cuphoney ½cupapple cider vinegar 1cupwater salt,to taste Preparation In a large ziplock freezer bag, combine the oil, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, salt and cayenne pepper. Seal the bag and swish the mixture and combine....
Ingredients 1 gingerbread house, undecorated 16 oz vanilla frosting, or Royal icing, divided red food coloring, liquid yellow food coloring, liquid green food coloring, liquid blue food coloring, liquid licorice laces, black gummy spiders candy corn, assorted flavors sour belts, green apple flavor mellowcreme pumpkins sugar candy bats, or dextrose candy bats marshmallow ghosts, (See Recipe Notes for this) Preparation Put ½ cup of icing each in 2 different bowls....
Ingredients 2cupsdried hibiscus flowers 4cupswater 2tbspolive oil ½red onion,diced, medium 3garlic cloves,minced 1tsponion powder 1tspgarlic powder ½tspblack pepper 1tspsmoked paprika ½tspground cumin 1tspdried oregano 1tspkosher salt ½tspred pepper flakes tortilla,for serving topping of your choice,for serving Preparation Rinse the dried hibiscus flowers under running water for 2 to 3 minutes until the water turns from deep magenta to light pink. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Boil the drained hibiscus for 10 minutes until tender....
Ingredients 2¼cupsbisquick baking mix 2tbsplemon rind 2tsppoppy seeds 1cupmilk 2eggs 2tbsplemon juice ½tspalmond extract 1cupwhite sugar 3tbspcornstarch 1tbsplemon juice 1½cupswater 2½cupsblueberries,fresh or frozen Preparation Preheat and lightly grease a pan over medium heat or a griddle to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl combine all pancake ingredients. Stir just until combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy. Pour ⅓ cup full of batter onto preheated griddle and cook just until bubbles form and begin to pop around the edges....
Ingredients 1cupquinoa,pre-rinsed or rinsed 1⅔cupchicken broth,low sodium 3tbspextra virgin olive oil,divided 1small yellow onion,finely chopped 2small carrots,peeled, diced ¾tspdried thyme 4ozshiitake mushrooms,stemmed, thinly sliced 2garlic cloves,minced salt and ground black pepper ⅓cuppecans,chopped, toasted if desired ¼cupfresh parsley,chopped Preparation Combine the quinoa and chicken broth in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down to low. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is cooked....
Ingredients 1½lbsbaby potatoes,washed, cut 1½tbspolive oil,divided 1tsporegano 1lbsasparagus,washed, cut into 1-inch pieces 1½lbsjumbo shrimp,peeled, deveined ½tspbasil 1tbspfresh parsley ¼cupbutter,melted 1clovegarlic,minced 1tsplemon,zest ¼tspred pepper flakes salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Place on a roasting pan and roast for 20 minutes. Toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper....
