Ingredients 1 watermelon 1 qt fresh blueberries 2 cups Grape Nuts or similar cereal Preparation Cut a 3x3 inch square log about 6x8-inch long from the center of the watermelon by cutting off the sides and end. Slice the log in ¾-inch thick squares. Cut square diagonally to form right triangles. Puree the blueberries. Spread the puree on a serving plate to imitate water. Sprinkle the cereal on the edge of the plate to act as the land....
Ingredients 1 bag salad mix with red cabbage 2 ripe tomatoes 1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced into ¼ inch thick half moons 2 hard boiled eggs ¼ cup cheddar cheese, shredded 6 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cooked and sliced into ½ inch strips 1 piece texas toast french fried onion rings, garnish Preparation Divide salad into two plates. Cut tomatoes into wedges and sprinkle on top of lettuce....
Ingredients 1medium banana,ripe 2tbspquick oats 1large egg,beaten 2tbsppecans,chopped Preparation Mash bananas with a fork in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the egg and oats, and mix well. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, then pour the batter to make 3 pancakes. Top with pecans, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn, then cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden. Pour 1 teaspoon of favorite syrup or honey, serve and enjoy!...
Ingredients 1medium sweet potato,peeled 1tspolive oil ¼tspkosher salt ¼tspgarlic powder ¼tspground chipotle chile powder olive oil spray Preparation Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Slice the potato into even ¼-inch thick fries. Toss the potatoes with oil, salt, garlic powder, and chipotle chile powder in a large bowl. Transfer to the air fryer basket, then spritz the top with olive oil. Cook in a single layer without overcrowding the basket for 7 to 8 minutes until golden brown and crisp on the outside, turning half way....
Ingredients 4bell peppers 1tbspolive oil 1small onion,diced 1lblean ground beef 15oztomatoes,(1 can) diced 8oztomato sauce,(1 can) 2cupsrice,cooked 1tbspItalian seasoning 1tspgarlic powder salt and pepper,to taste 2cupscolby jack cheese,shredded Preparation To prepare the peppers, slice the tops off and remove any veins or seeds inside. In a medium sized saucepan over medium high heat add the olive oil and onion. Cook until almost tender. Add in the ground beef and cook and crumble until no longer pink....
Ingredients 1cupunsalted butter ¾cupbrown sugar 1cupgranulated sugar 2¼cupsall purpose flour ¼cupmilk 1½tspcoconut extract 1tsppure vanilla extract 1¼cupscoconut,shredded 1cupalmonds,sliced 1cupmini chocolate chips 11ozmilk chocolate chips,(1 bag) 6tbspheavy whipping cream Preparation Microwave cold butter for 10 to 15 seconds to soften or leave on the counter for at least 30 minutes. Combined softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar. Cream together until light and fluffy. Add flour slowly. Dough will become crumbly....
Ingredients 1 cup cake flour 1 cup all purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 1½ cups white sugar 3 cups Granny Smith apples, chopped 2 eggs 1½ tsp vanilla extract 1 cup unsalted butter ¼ tsp salt 1¼ tsp ground cinnamon ½ cup walnuts, roasted ½ cup powdered sugar 3 tbsp milk Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and grease a bundt pan. Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon....
Ingredients 1 cup walnuts, roasted and chopped 8 oz mushrooms of your choice, (like buttons, shiitakes, creminis, or portobellos), fresh and chopped 5 tbsp olive oil, divided ¼ tsp dried thyme 2 tbsp soy sauce 5½ oz red onions, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 oz bell peppers of your choice, chopped 2 tbsp tomato paste ¼ cup red wine, diced ½ cup all purpose flour, roasted 1 cup black beans, canned and drained...
Ingredients 4slicessourdough bread 2tbspmayonnaise 1largetomato 4slicesbaconcut in half ½cupfresh spinachor arugula 2ozcheddar cheese 2ozmozzarella cheese Preparation Slice tomato ¼ inches thick and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt. Place on paper towels and let drain for 10 minutes. Spread mayonnaise over one side of each slice of bread (this will be the outside of the sandwich). Place 1 slice of cheddar on each slice of bread. Add tomato slices, bacon and spinach....
Ingredients 1½brandy,or Cognac 1ozcreme de cacao 1ozheavy cream ice grated nutmeg,preferably fresh Preparation Add liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Add ice, shake for about 30 seconds, and then strain into a cocktail glass. Double strain using a tea strainer or a fine cocktail strainer for a smoother cocktail. Grate fresh nutmeg over the top and enjoy. Related Video
Ingredients ½cupwhole spelt flour ¼cupbuckwheat flour 2tspsugaror up to 1 ½ tablespoons for sweeter crepes ¼tspsalt 7ozmilk 2large eggs 1tbspunsalted buttermelted, plus more for greasing the pan Preparation In a bowl, combine the buckwheat and spelt flour, sugar, and salt. Whisk to combine. Pour the milk into a liquid measuring cup then add the eggs and melted butter. Pour the liquid ingredients into the bowl and whisk until the batter is well blended....
Ingredients ¾ cup short-grain white rice, uncooked 1½ cups water 2 cups 2% milk 1 tsp maple flavored extract ½ cup white sugar ½ tsp ground nutmeg ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 pinch ground cloves 1 tbsp butter Preparation In a saucepan combine the rice and water over medium heat. Bring to a boil and gently simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes or until water has been absorbed....
Ingredients 2tspolive oil 1lbground beef ½cupwhite onion,diced 2tspgarlic,minced 24ozmarinara sauce,(1 jar) salt and pepper,to taste 20ozcheese tortellini,fresh or frozen ½cupParmesan cheese,grated 2tbspparsley,chopped Preparation Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Add the ground beef to the pan and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook for approximately 4 to 5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula until done....
Ingredients 4ozdark chocolateor milk chocolate, chopped 4ozwhite chocolatechopped 7mandarin orangeslarge, peeled and segmented sea saltcoarse or flaked, optional multi-color sprinklesoptional Preparation Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring well between intervals until melted and smooth. Dip half of the mandarin orange slices in white chocolate halfway, then lift and and let excess run off....
Ingredients 2 large cucumbers 8 onions handful spinach sprig parsley 2 tbsp Crisco 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 quart white stock 1 cup milk 2 cups cream 2 egg yolks nutmeg 1 tsp sugar pepper, to taste salt, to taste croutons Preparation Peel the cucumbers and cut the shavings into dice. Boil gently in salted water until soft. Drain, and set aside. Chop the cucumber flesh and the onions into dice as well....
Ingredients 4½cupsfresh corn,(from about 7 ears) 8ozbacon,(8 slices), diced into small pieces ⅔cupsmall red bell pepper,chopped ½cupred onion,chopped ½tspsalt and freshly ground black pepper,(each), or to taste 6ozNeufchatel cheese,or light cream cheese, diced into cubes ⅓cupmilk,plus more as needed ⅓cupgreen onions,chopped, optional 2tbspfresh parsley,chopped Preparation Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Drain off rendered bacon fat while reserving 1 tablespoon in skillet. Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain....
Ingredients 2lbsmedium carrots,sliced into ⅓ on the diagonal 3tbspextra virgin olive oil 1tbspcurry powder ½tspkosher salt 1tbsphoney,to taste Preparation Set the oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Toss carrots with olive oil, curry powder and salt directly on baking sheet until evenly coated. Roast, stirring with a rubber spatula a few times to prevent sticking and burning, for 25 to 30 minutes, until tender....
Ingredients 1½ cups sugar 5 oz evaporated milk 2 tbsp unsalted butter, or margarine ¼ tsp salt 2 cups marshmallows 22 oz butterscotch chips, (1 package) ½ cup nuts, chopped 1 tsp vanilla extract Preparation Grease and line a square baking pan with parchment paper or foil. In a medium saucepan combine the sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for 4 to 5 minutes....
Ingredients 2medium eggplants,cut into ½-inch slices 2tbspolive oil,or more, as needed 1lblean ground beef 22ozmarinara sauce,(1 jar) 1egg 16ozricotta cheese 1½cupsparmesan cheese,grated 2cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded ½tspItalian seasoning ½tspgarlic powder salt & pepper,to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Slice the eggplant into half-inch slices lengthwise. Place the slices on a large baking sheet and generously season both sides with salt. Let them sit for 20 minutes (the bitter juices will release for better taste and a less watery lasagna)....
Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1tbspbutter 1tbspgarlic,minced 16ozmushrooms,whole or halved 4tbspbalsamic vinegar 1tbsplight soy sauce,low sodium 1tbspsugar 1tsppepper 1tspdried rosemary green onions,or parsley, chopped, for topping Preparation Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet and add garlic. Saute the garlic till fragrant and add the mushrooms. Toss the mushrooms once and then cook them on medium high heat, tossing them again a few minutes later. Cook for a total for 4 to 5 minutes or till the mushrooms are tender....
