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Ingredients 3Roma tomatoes,seeds removed, diced 2ripe avocados,diced ⅓cupred onion,diced 15ozblack beans,(1 can), rinsed and drained 15ozblack eyed peas,(1 can), rinsed and drained 1½cupsfrozen sweet corn 1bell pepper,diced 1jalapeno pepper,seeds removed, diced into very small pieces ⅓cupcilantro,finely chopped tortilla chips,for serving ⅓cupolive oil 2tbsplime juice,fresh preferred 2tbspred wine vinegar 1tspsugar ½tspsalt ½tsppepper ¼tspgarlic powder Preparation Combine the tomatoes, avocado, onion, black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, pepper, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl....

Ingredients 5cupswater 2½ cupsquinoa 1tbspolive oil 2onionschopped saltto taste 2largesweet potatoes 4eggs ½ cuptahini ½ cupkefir ½ cupground flax seeds ½ cupgrated Parmesan cheese ¼ cupsesame seeds ¼ cupsunflower seeds ¼ cuppumpkin seeds 1tbspsoy sauce 1tbspall-purpose vegetable seasoning 1tbspraw apple cider vinegar salt and ground black pepper to taste ¾ cupfrozen corn kernelsthawed ½ cupspelt flouror more as needed 2tbspbutter 24cheddar cheesethin slices Preparation Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan....

Ingredients ½lbsugar snap peas 1½cupsquinoa ¼cupextra-virgin olive oil 1tbspextra-virgin olive oil 3tbspwhite wine vinegar salt and freshly ground pepper ½cuppumpkin seeds ½cupchives Preparation In a small saucepan of boiling salted water, simmer the peas until bright green and crisp-tender. Drain and spread out on a large plate to cool, then pat dry. Cut the peas on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces. In a small saucepan, combine the quinoa with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1headgarlic ½cupkosher salt 1smallonion ¼cuplight brown sugar 1Thai chili,dried 1qtwater 1pork loin,(4 to 6 lbs), boneless freshly ground black pepper 1tbspvegetable oil 1smallred onion 2cupscranberries,dried ½cupsugar 1cupred wine vinegar 1cupred wine cuppistachios,roughly chopped, toasted Preparation Make a brine by combining garlic, salt, onion, sugar, chili, and water in a medium saucepot. Bring to boil and then reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes. Chill the brine completely. Place the pork and brine in a gallon-size tip-top bag (alternatively, use a wide shallow bowl) and refrigerate for 5 to 8 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 24ozRibeye strip steaks,or New York strip steaks about, 1¼-inches thick 1tbspvegetable oil 1tspkosher salt ¾tspblack pepper,freshly ground 2tbspunsalted butter 2fresh thyme sprigs 2garlic cloves,peeled and smashed Preparation Let steaks rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Heat vegetable oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Preheating should take about 3 minutes if using a gas stove, longer for electric. Dab both sides of steak dry with paper towels then season both sides with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 8cupsapple juice ¼cupbrown sugar 4stickscinnamon ½tspwhole allspice berries 1tspwhole cloves 1star aniseoptional 1slicedorange cinnamon sticksto garnish sliced applesto garnish orangesto garnish cranberriesto garnish Preparation Place the apple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, cloves, star anise and orange in a slow cooker. Cook on High for 1 ½ hours or Low for 3 hours. Remove whole spices and orange slices. Serve, garnished with cinnamon sticks, apples, oranges and cranberries if desired....

Ingredients 2tbspvegetable oil 3lbspork shoulder,cut into 1-inch chunks 1tspkosher salt ¼tspcoarse ground black pepper 14ozdiced tomatoes,undrained 4ozcanned diced green chiles 10ozgreen enchilada sauce,(1 can) 4carrots,cut into 1-inch chunks 1onion,diced 3clovesgarlic,minced 1tbspground cumin 1tspdried oregano Preparation Season pork with salt and pepper and add to a large dutch oven on medium high heat with vegetable oil. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until seared and well browned....

We love to serve this amazing appetizer for parties and events, it is always a hit! Appetizers are a must for parties! From the Veggie Pizza to a good dip and even wings (air fryer or easy baked). SMOKED SALMON APPETIZER- This simple appetizer recipe comes together so quickly and is SO GOOD! The combination of flavors from the homemade crostini, cream cheese spread, smoked salmon, and toppings is truly amazing....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 2clovesgarlic 10small pork sausage links ¼tspdried Italian seasoning 1jarPace® picante sauce or Pace® chunky salsa 3medium green peppers,or red peppers 1medium onion 8fresh mushrooms 16ozlinguine,(½ package) parmesan cheese,grated Preparation Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, sausages, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the sausages are well browned and cooked through. Stir the picante sauce, peppers, onion, and mushrooms in the skillet. Heat to a boil....

Ingredients 2cupsstrawberries,sliced and dried well 12tbspunsalted butter,softened 1cupsugar 1tbspvanilla extract 4largeeggs ¼cupwhole milk 2cupsflour 1tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt 2tbspcoarse sanding sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and flour and butter an 8×4-inch loaf pan. To a stand mixer add the butter and sugar on high speed and beat for about 2 to 3 minutes, until light and fluffy. On medium speed add in the vanilla and the eggs one at a time, then the milk until fully combined....

Ingredients 1small watermelon,sliced 1mozzarella ball,sliced 2tbspfresh basil,sliced flaky sea salt freshly ground black pepper extra virgin olive oil balsamic glaze Preparation Slice watermelon into ½-inch thick squares, about 3×3-inch. Slice mozzarella into ½-inch slices. On a serving dish, alternate slices of mozzarella and watermelon. Sprinkle with basil, flaky sea salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze and serve. Related Video

Ingredients ¾cupapplesauce,unsweetened ⅓cupgranulated sugar ¼cuphoney 2large egg whites,or 1 large egg ¾cupplain Greek yogurt,or regular plain yogurt, or vanilla 2tsppure vanilla extract ½cupall-purpose flour,spoon and leveled ½cupwhole wheat flour,spoon and leveled ½cupcocoa powder,unsweetened ¼tspsalt 1tspbaking soda 1tspbaking powder 1cupfresh dark sweet cherries,chopped, or frozen chocolate chips,optional, for sprinkling Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray. Do not use liners. In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, sugar, honey, egg whites, Greeek yogurt, and vanilla extract....

Ingredients 2spaghetti squash 1tbspbutter,salted 1red bell pepper,sliced 2tspgarlic,minced 4tomatoes,diced 6oztomato paste,(1 can) 6ozmushrooms,(1 can) sliced, drained ½cupcheddar cheese,grated ½cupmozzarella cheese,grated ½cupparmesan cheese,grated 1tbspbalsamic vinegar 2tspbasil,fresh, chopped salt and black pepper,ground, to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the spaghetti squash in half horizontally and remove the stems. Cover the bottom of a baking pan with a layer of water; place the halved spaghetti squashes in the pan with the flesh facing down....

Ingredients 2acorn squash 1tbspbutter,or olive oil 1cuplarge leeks,light green and white part only 4cupsfat free low sodium chicken broth,or vegetable stock 2tbsppepitas,(raw pumpkin seeds) 2tbspchives,chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the acorn squash in half. Bake the squash for 40 to 45 minutes until tender. Remove from the oven. Discard the dark green part of the leeks. Chop the leeks, then sauté them in a large pot with butter over medium low heat for 5 minutes until tender....

Ingredients 2partsapricot brandy 1partfresh lime juice 1splashorange juice 1dashsugar Preparation Shake with ice and strain. Related Video

Ingredients 4salmon fillets,skinless 8tsphoney,divided 8tspall-purpose flour,divided 2tbspolive oil fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1largehass avocado,peeled, cored, diced ⅓cupred onion,chopped 1tsporange zest 2smallnavel oranges,peeled, segmented, diced 1tsplime zest 2tbsplime juice 1clovegarlic,minced 3tbspcilantro,chopped fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Working with 2 salmon fillets at a time, sprinkle the tops of the fillets with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of honey and rub over the salmon to evenly cover....

Ingredients 1⅔cupshazelnut ¾cupdouble cream ½cupirish cream liqueur 7ozmilk chocolate,melted ⅓cupicing sugar 1tbspcocoa powder Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a single layer, bake the hazelnuts for 20 minutes. Wrap the hazelnuts in a clean towel and rub vigorously for a few minutes to remove the skins. Pour the hazelnuts into a food processor (discarding the skins) and blend on high. Slowly add the Irish cream liqueur and the double cream....

Ingredients 3cupschickencooked, shredded, warmed up ½cupbuffalo wing saucesuch as Frank’s Red Hot 4tbspbuttermelted 1tbsphoney 1cuptomatoesdiced 1cuplettuceshredded ¾cupranch dressingcan also use blue cheese dressing 8smallflour tortillas Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together the buffalo wing sauce, butter and honey. Pour the buffalo sauce mixture over the chicken and toss to coat. Divide the chicken evenly among the tortillas. Top with lettuce and tomato. Drizzle with ranch, then serve. Related Video

Ingredients 1large butternut squashhalved lengthwise, seeded 2tbspbutteror more to taste 3large shallotschopped 6cupschicken stockor more as desired, divided 3Granny Smith applescored and chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour enough water into a baking dish to be about ¾-inch deep. Place squash halves into the water with the cut side facing up. Roast in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes until a fork easily pierces through the flesh....

Ingredients 1cupvegetable broth ¼cupapple cider vinegar 2tbspsoy sauce 1tspmaple syrup ½tspliquid smoke 2tspmustard powder 1tbsppaprika ½tspground coriander ½tspgarlic powder 1tspground black pepper 6carrots,washed and peeled, (and boiled, if grilling) 1tbspolive oil,for grilling 6hot dog buns relish Yellow Mustard ketchup red onion,chopped vegetarian chili cheddar cheese,shredded fresh cilantro,chopped ¼cupcaramelized onions green pepper fresh parsley,chopped black bean corn salsa fresh cilantro,chopped Preparation In a medium bowl, combine the vegetable broth, apple cider, soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, mustard powder, paprika, ground coriander, garlic powder, and pepper....