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Ingredients 2¼cupsflour ⅔cupsugar 2tsplemon zest ¾cupcold butter ½tspbaking soda ½tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 1egg ¾cupsour cream,or plain yogurt 1tspvanilla 8ozcream cheese,not spreadable ¼cupsugar 1egg 1tbsplemon juice 21ozcherry pie filling,(1 can) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan or line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper. Combine flour, sugar, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Remove ⅔ cup of this mixture and set aside....

Ingredients ⅔cupsugar ⅓cupcocoa 3tbspcornstarch pinchsalt 2¼cupsmilk 1tbspbutter 1½cupsheavy cream,(whipping cream), cold ½cuppowdered sugar 8ozcream cheese,softened 1packageoreo cookies whipped cream,or whipped topping cherries Preparation Place the cookies into a zippered bag, then slightly crush using a rolling pin. They need to be broken up but not completely crushed. Remove 2 tablespoons of crumbs to set aside for garnish. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt, mix well. Add in the cold milk, then stir until combined....

Ingredients 1cupall-purpose flour,spoon & leveled 3tbspgranulated sugar 3tbsplight brown sugar 1tspbaking powder 1tspground cinnamon ½tspsalt 2tbspwhole milk,or buttermilk ¼cupunsweetened applesauce 1largeegg ½tsppure vanilla extract 1tbspbutter,melted ½cupconfectioners’ sugar ½tsppure vanilla extract 2tspmilk,or cream Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and spray donut pan with cooking spray. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside. In a small bowl, add applesauce, lowfat buttermilk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter....

This egg salad is one of our favorite ways to enjoy boiling eggs (aside from deviled eggs, of course). EGG SALAD- This creamy egg salad is great to make with left-over Easter eggs! Just whip up this salad and enjoy. We love that the salad may be served in different ways. Enjoy the salad as a side dish serving it as a salad, turn it into a sandwich, or even on toast....

Ingredients 8ozcream cheese,softened ⅔cupsour cream ⅓cupmayonnaise 2garlic cloves,minced 1½cupsmozzarella cheese,divided ½cupparmesan cheese,fresh shredded ½cupgruyere cheese 10ozfrozen spinach,chopped, defrosted, squeezed dry 14ozartichoke hearts,marinated, chopped 1baguette,optional olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and garlic with a hand mixer until fluffy. Stir in the parmesan cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, gruyere cheese, spinach, and artichokes. Place into a 9 x 9-inch casserole dish, then top with the remaining ½ cup of mozzarella cheese....

Ingredients 4salmon fillets,(5 oz) center-cut, about 1-inch-thick, skin on or off 2tbspolive oil kosher salt and black pepper,freshly ground, to taste Preparation Bring the salmon to room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking. Warm a large nonstick skillet with oil over medium-low heat. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Raise the heat to medium-high. Place the salmon, skin-side up in the pan. Cook for about 4 minutes until golden brown on 1 side....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables 1 1/2 cups cut-up cooked chicken 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth 1 teaspoon gluten-free seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 3/4 cup milk 3 tablespoons cornstarch 3/4 cup Bisquick™ Gluten Free pancake & baking mix 1/2 cup milk 1 egg 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 cup light beer green food coloring Preparation Pour the beer into glass. Add as much food coloring as desired and stir to mix. Serve cold and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients ½cupplain yogurt 2clovesgarlic 1tspcayenne ½tspground cumin ¼tspfresh-ground black pepper 1¾tspsalt 1lbboneless lamb 3tbspbutter 1onion ¼tspground cardamom,or ground coriander ¼tspturmeric 5cloves 1cinnamon stick 1½cupslong-grain rice 2¾cupswater 1cupraisins 1cupcashews,chopped Preparation In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt with garlic, cayenne, cumin, black pepper, and ½ teaspoon of the salt. Stir in the lamb. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat. Add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes until starting to soften....

Ingredients 8ozbaconor more to taste 3lbsrusset potatoespeeled and cut into 1″ cubes 1stickbutter 16ozsour cream 4tspKosher saltdivided ½tspblack peppercoarse ground 8ozcheddar cheeseshredded ¼cupgreen onionssliced Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put the potatoes into a large pot and cover with water and 2 teaspoons of the salt. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and put them back into the pot with the butter and sour cream....

Ingredients 12ozblackberries 1lbstrawberries,(16 oz) ½tbspcornstarch 2tbspsugar ½cupwhole wheat pastry flour,plus 2 tbsp, or regular whole wheat flour 1tspbaking powder 3tbspbrown sugar dashsalt 1small egg ¼cupbuttermilk 1½tbspbutter,melted and cooled Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Chop the berries into large chunks. Gently mix the blackberries, strawberries, corn starch, and sugar together in a bowl. In a larger bowl, mix the pastry flour, baking powder, brown sugar, and salt. Whisk the egg, buttermilk and butter together in a separate bowl, then pour them into the bowl of dry ingredients....

Ingredients 2pintsfresh blueberries 13ozblueberry jam,I used Bonne Maman 1lemon 12sheetsgraham crackers 3cupsheavy whipping cream ⅓cuppowdered sugar 2tspvanilla extract Preparation Using an ice cold bowl or stand mixer bowl and whisk attachment, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla to the bowl. Whisk or beat on medium-high for about 2 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Mix the blueberry jam, blueberries, lemon juice, and zest together. Set aside some of the blueberries and zest for later....

Ingredients 2tbspunsalted butter,melted 14oreos ½cupunsalted butter,melted 1cupgraham cracker crumbs 1cuppowdered sugar ½cuppeanut butter 1½cupssemisweet chocolate chips 4tbsppeanut butter Preparation Add Oreos to a food processor and process until fine crumbs are formed. Mix butter and Oreos and press into 8×8-inch baking pan evenly and freeze for 10 minutes. In a stand mixer add the butter, graham cracker crumbs and peanut butter and mix for about 1 minute, until creamy. Add in the powdered sugar on the lowest speed setting for about 2 minutes until well combined and fluffy....

Ingredients ¼cupbutter 10.5ozminiature marshmallows ½cupcreamy peanut butter 1tspvanilla extract 4¼cupsRice Krispies Cereral 1½cupspretzel pieces,coarsely crushed 1cupmilk chocolate chips 2tbspcreamy peanut butter ¼cuppretzel pieces,coarsely crushed Preparation Butter a 9×13-inch dish. Set aside. Melt butter in a large non-stick saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in marshmallows and cook, stirring constantly until marshmallows have melted. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Pour Rice Krispies Cereal and coarsely crushed pretzel pieces into melted marshmallow mixture and gently fold the mixture until cereal and pretzels are evenly coated....

Ingredients 4chicken breasts 1½cupspineapple,diced 4bacon strips,cooked 1cupSweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce 2tbspbrown sugar 1tsphot sauce Preparation Cut bacon into bite-sized pieces and sauté the bacon in a medium skillet until crispy. In a bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, brown sugar and hot sauce. Add a thin layer of the barbecue mixture to the bottom of a baking dish. Lightly pound chicken to an even thickness then season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste....

Ingredients 1apple,cored, chopped 1large orange,peeled, sectioned, cut into bite-size pieces ½cupseedless grapes 1nectarine,pitted, chopped ¼cuporange juice,fresh 6tbspplain low fat yogurt Preparation In a mixing bowl, combine the apple, orange, grapes, and nectarine. Pour enough fresh juice to coat and prevent oxidation. Toss and refrigerate. Serve with a dollop of low-fat yogurt. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 24clovesgarlic,peeled 24ozbaby portabello mushrooms 3tbspolive oil,divided Kosher salt freshly-cracked black pepper 1largeshallot,peeled and thinly sliced 1cupdry white wine 1cupchicken broth 3sprigsFresh Thyme 1½cupheavy cream 12ozpasta,I used farfalle Parmesan,freshly-shaved Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil on the stove. Lay the garlic cloves out on a sheet of aluminum foil, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 1clovegarlic,minced 28ozcrushed tomatoes 2tbspfresh basil,chopped ¼tspred pepper flakes,optional salt and freshly ground black pepper 1cupcarrots,sliced 1red bell pepper,seeded, cored & diced into ¾-inch pieces ½red onion,medium, diced into ¾-inch pieces 10clovesgarlic,skins left on 4tbspolive oil,divided 2cupsbroccoli florets,chopped into small pieces 8ozmushrooms,sliced 1zucchini,medium, chopped into ⅙-inch thick slices 1yellow squash,medium, chopped into ⅙-inch thick slices 12whole wheat lasagna noodles,or regular semolina noodles 15ozlow-fat ricotta 1egg,large ¼cupfresh parsley,chopped...

Ingredients 1lbsalami,cut into bite-size pieces 1tbspextra-virgin olive oil 1½tspsalt 1tspground black pepper ⅓cupParmesan cheese,grated, or more to taste 1½tsporegano,chopped 4sprigsparsley Preparation Place the salami in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until grill marks appear. Flip, then cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the second side is browned. Place the salami in a small bowl, then mix in the Parmesan cheese and oregano....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 4garlic cloves,crushed 2onions,diced 2lbground beef 1cupred wine,like cabernet sauvignon, or merlot, or chicken or beef broth 28oztomato,(2 cans), crushed 4tbsptomato paste 3beef bouillon cubes,crushed 2tspWorcestershire sauce 3tspdried oregano 2tspdried thyme leaves 3dried bay leaves 2tspred pepper flakes,optional 1tspsalt ½tsppepper ½lbspaghetti,dried Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion, then cook for around 7 minutes until translucent and sweet....