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Ingredients strawberries,rinsed and dried 1bagorange candy melts clear cups Oreos,crushed 1boxlarge chocolate pudding 3cupsmilk Preparation Begin by rinsing your strawberries. Place them on a paper towel to dry. Line a baking sheet or pan with parchment paper. Place Strawberries right next to the pan. Also, place a hot pad next to the pan for when the chocolate is melted. Melt Candy Melts (all of the bag except about 15 to 20 melts) by pouring them into a pan on Low heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula....

Ingredients 5½tbspbutter,divided 1⅓cupscarrots,chopped 1cupcelery,(2 stalks), chopped 1cupyellow onion,chopped 2clovesgarlic,minced 3cupslow sodium chicken broth 3½cupsrusset potatoes,peeled and cubed 3cupsbroccoli florets,(chopped from about 2 heads) ¼tspthyme,dried salt and freshly ground black pepper 6tbspall purpose flour 3cupsmilk,(preferably 1% or 2%) ½cupheavy cream 2cupssharp cheddar cheese,shredded ⅓cupparmesan cheese,finely shredded Preparation In a large pot over medium heat, melt 1½ tablespoon of the butter. Add carrots, celery and onion and saute 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer....

Ingredients 4ozbaking dark chocolate,roughly chopped ¾cupbutter,diced 2¼cupsgranulated sugar 2eggs,room temperature 1tspvanilla extract 1½cupsall-purpose flour 1tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt ½cupsmini chocolate chips 8ozbaking chocolate,or chocolate chips, chopped 1cupheavy cream 1cupmini chocolate chips Preparation Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13×9-inch sheet pan. In a heatproof bowl, add the chocolate and butter. Microwave in 30 seconds intervals, stirring when it stops until the butter and chocolate are melted and the mixture is smooth....

Ingredients 1lbbeef mince,extra lean 2garlic cloves,crushed 2tbspWorcestershire sauce ⅓cupbeer,or lager salt and pepper,to season 4eggs,medium 4bacon pieces,shortcut, fat removed ½onion,thinly sliced 4pineapple slices,canned in natural juice rocket,(arugula), or lettuce 8beetroot slices 4cheese sices,such as fat-free Cheddar 1tomato,sliced, divided 4medium bread rolls,halved tomato sauce mayonnaise,optional Preparation Combine the meat together with the garlic, sauce, and beer. Mix well with your hands for about 1 minute until the meat has combined with the other ingredients....

Ingredients ½cupwarm water 1¼tspactive dry yeast,(1 package) 1tspsugar 2½cupsflour ¼cupvegetable oil ¼cupbuttermilk 1egg ½tspsalt vegetable oil,for frying Preparation In the bowl of a stand mixture*, mix together warm water, yeast, and sugar. Rest for 3 to 5 minutes until the yeast is foamy. Add in flour, oil, buttermilk, egg, and salt. Mix with the dough hook on low speed to combine, then on the second speed for 5 minutes. The dough will be pillowy soft and not sticky but might be slightly tacky....

Ingredients 1cupcooking oil,for frying, such as canola oil, vegetable oil, extra virgin olive oil, peanut oil, coconut oil 8flour tortillas,or corn tortillas, cut into 8 wedges each 1tbspcoarse salt,or more if needed 1tspgarlic powder 1tsponion powder Preparation Heat about ¼-inch deep of oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat 350 degrees F. Test if the oil is hot enough by frying a small piece of tortilla in the oil....

Ingredients 1½cupsall-purpose or plain flour 1½cupswhite granulated sugar,or a natural granulated baking sweetener measuring 1:1 with sugar) ½cupunsweetened cocoa powder 1½tspbaking powder ½salt ⅓cupvegetable oil 1largeegg 1tbsppure vanilla extract ¾cupmilk ¾cupboiling water 2tspinstant coffee powder 1cupheavy cream,or thickened cream 8ozsemi sweet,or dark chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8-inch round cake pan (or 9-inch) with non-stick cooking oil spray. Line base with parchment paper....

Ingredients 6tbspunsalted butter,divided 4garlic cloves,or 1 tbsp minced garlic 1tbspfresh parsley,chopped 1tbspolive oil 4New York Steak strip steaks,or Porterhouse steaks salt and pepper 8ozshrimp,deveined, tails on or off Preparation Mix together the butter, garlic and fresh chopped parsley. Refrigerate until ready to use. Heat a large grill over high heat. Lightly grease grill plates with oil. Pat the steaks dry with paper towel, then brush lightly with oil. Generously season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients ¼cupdijon mustard ¼cupmayonnaise 1½tspfresh garlic,minced 4chicken breasts salt and freshly ground black pepper 1tbspfresh parsley,minced, optional Preparation Preheat a gas grill over medium-high heat to about 425 degrees F. In a small mixing bowl stir together dijon mustard, mayonnaise, garlic, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pound thicker portions of chicken with a meat mallet to help even the thickness. Brush the top side of chicken pieces with plenty of mustard sauce....

Ingredients 1cupbuckwheat flour,or ½ buckwheat and ½ flour of choice 1tbspsugar 1tspbaking powder 1tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt 1¼cupsbuttermilk,shaken 1large egg ½tsppure vanilla extract butter,for the skillet 2cupsstrawberries,hulled and sliced into bite-sized quarters or halves 1tspsugar 1tbspmaple syrup,or honey Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, gently toss berries with the sugar and maple syrup or honey. Arrange the strawberries in a single layer on the baking sheet....

Ingredients ¾lbchicken breasts,boneless, skinless ½tspdried rosemary,crushed ¼tspdried thyme 2tspolive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper 5ozbaby spring lettuce blend,(1 pkg) 1½cupsred grapes,sliced into halves ½cuppecans,roughly chopped and toasted ⅓cupred onion,(⅓ small), sliced into thin strips and run under cool water to remove harsh bite 2ozgoat cheese,crumbled ⅓cupolive oil 2½tbspbalsamic vinegar 1tbsphoney 1½tspDijon mustard 1smallgarlic,clove, minced salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Preheat a gas grill over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1meaty ham bone 1lbYukon gold potatoes,diced 3carrots,sliced 2stalkscelery,sliced 1cupcorn 1largeonion,diced 15ozcannellini beans ,(white kidney beans), drained and rinsed 7cupschicken broth,or water 2bay leaves 2sprigsthyme,or 1 tsp dried thyme leaves ¼cupfresh parsley Preparation Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker. Cover soup and cook on high for 6 hours or on low for 9 to10 hours. Remove ham bone, bay leaves, and thyme stems (if using fresh thyme). Chop meat from the bone and add back into the soup....

Ingredients 1cuppecans,or more 1cupwalnuts,or more 1cupalmonds,or more 2tbspunsalted butter,or olive oil, or coconut oil 1tbsprosemary,chopped 1tbspsage,chopped 1tbspthyme,chopped ¼tspcayenne pepper 2tbspmaple syrup 1tspkosher salt Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the nuts on an ungreased, rimmed baking sheet and toast them for about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven to cool slightly. Melt the butter over low heat in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat and add the rosemary, sage, thyme, cayenne, maple syrup, and salt....

Ingredients 12 oz cranberries, fresh or frozen 8 cups water 1 pc orange, fresh, sliced 1 cup sugar 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 pcs cinnamon sticks, 3 inches Preparation In a large saucepan, bring cranberries and water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until the berries pop. Strain and discard pulp and cinnamon. Stir in the sugar and add slices of oranges. Stir until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 2lbsboiling potatoes,(about 6 pieces) 1lbgreen beans 8carrots 1lbbroccoli ½cuppeanut butter 2clovesgarlic ½tspred pepper flakes 1tbspbrown sugar ¼cuplemon juice,(from about 1 lemon) 1tbspsoy sauce ¾tspsalt 1cuphot water 2scallions including green tops 1cupcilantro,chopped, optional 2cucumbers 1cuptoasted sunflower seeds,or chopped peanuts Preparation Bring two medium saucepans of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes to one of the pans and cook for about 10 minutes until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well....

Ingredients 6large eggs,room temperature 1cupgranulated sugar 1cupall purpose flour ½tspbaking powder 1cupheavy whipping cream 16ozcream cheese,softened at room temperature ¾cupsugar 3kiwi 1lbstrawberries 1cupsblueberries 1cupraspberries Preparation Preheat Oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottoms of two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper (don’t butter the walls of the cake pans). Combine 6 eggs and 1 cup sugar in the bowl of the electric mixer and beat on high speed for 7 minutes or until tripled in volume and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 1⁄8 cup sugar, (225 grams) 1 large lemon, peeled with a vegetable peeler, yellow part only 1 cup unsalted butter, (225 grams) at room temperature 4 extra large eggs, at room temperature 4 tbsp. milk 2 tsp. baking powder 2 1⁄4 cup self rising flour, (275 grams) See below to make your own self rising flour 1 cup granulated sugar, (200 grams) lemon juice, from 2 lemons Preparation Preheat oven to 350F Grease and flour a standard 9 or 10 cup bundt pan...

Ingredients 1cupwhole milk 4ozunsalted butter,cubed, divided ¼cupwarm water 2tspactive dry yeast,or instant yeast ¼cupgranulated sugar,divided 1tspkosher salt 3cupsall purpose flour extra flour,for rolling 1large egg 1tbspmilk salted butter,melted, for brushing Preparation Add milk to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and add 3 ounces of cubed unsalted to the hot milk, stirring until the butter melts completely. Pour the hot milk mixture into a stand mixer bowl and set aside to cool to below 110 degrees F....

Ingredients 8ozcream cheese,(1 package), softened 1cupblue cheese dressing 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded, divided ½cupbuffalo wing sauce 15ozcannellini beans,(1 can) drained and rinsed 1tspfresh chives,chopped, or to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat cream cheese, blue cheese dressing, 1½ cup cheddar cheese, and Buffalo wing sauce together in a bowl. Slightly mash cannellini beans in a separate bowl, then fold into the cheese mixture. Spread mixture into a pie pan or baking dish and top with remaining cheddar cheese and chives....

Ingredients 3cupsall-purpose flour 2tspbaking powder ¼tspBaking Soda ¾tspsalt 1½tspcinnamon ¾tspnutmeg ½tspginger 1pinchground cloves 1¼cupscanned pumpkin puree ⅓cupplain greek yogurt 6tbspunsalted buttersoftened ¼cupvegetable oildivided ¾cuplight brown sugar ¼cupgranulated sugar 2largeeggs 1tspvanilla extract 2cupspowdered sugar 3tbspmilk ½tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves for 30 seconds, set aside. In a separate mixing bowl, blend together pumpkin puree and Greek yogurt, set aside....