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Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour 1tbspwhite sugar 1tspsalt 1cupunsalted butter,chilled, cut into cubes ½tspvanilla extract ¼cupcold water ¼cupunsalted butter,softened ¼cupwhite sugar 2tbspground cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Sift flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt together into a bowl. Cut in chilled butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until the mixture resembles small peas. Add vanilla. Mix in cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough comes together and forms a ball....

Ingredients ½cuplemon juice 6egg yolks 1cupsugar 4tsplemon zest,freshly grated cold unsalted cold butter,(1 stick) 1¼cupgraham cracker crumbs 3tbspsugar 1tspsalt 5tbspunsalted butter cream cheese,(2½ package) ½cupsugar 2tbspsugar 3tbspall-purpose flour salt 1tsppure vanilla extract 1tsplemon juice,freshly squeezed 1tsplemon zest,freshly grated 2large eggs 1egg yolk ½cupsour cream butter,melted 1cuplemon curd,chilled Preparation Whisk together the lemon juice, egg yolks, and sugar in a heavy, nonreactive 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon for 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture thickens and coats the back of the spoon....

Ingredients 1lbextra large shrimp,peeled and deveined 1tbspolive oil 1tspgarlic,minced ¼cupcilantro leaves,chopped 1lime,juiced salt and pepper,to taste 1cupmango,diced 1cupavocado,diced 1lime,juiced ½cupred bell pepper,minced ¼cupcilantro,chopped ¼cupred onion,minced salt,to taste Preparation Heat the oil in a large pan over high heat. Season the shrimp generously with salt and pepper to taste. Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until shrimp are pink and opaque. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more....

Ingredients 2 cups macadamia nuts, halved and oven roasted 1¼ cups granulated sugar ⅓ cup light corn syrup ⅓ cup water ½ lb unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 tsp salt ½ tsp baking soda Preparation Add the macadamia nuts to a food processor fitted with a stainless-steel blade then pulse the machine a few times to chop them coarsely. Set aside. Put the sugar in a deep, medium saucepan and add the corn syrup and water....

Ingredients 2 lb boneless pork loin ⅔ cup maple syrup 3 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp cider vinegar 2 tbsp soy sauce salt, to taste fresh ground black pepper, to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Stir together maple syrup, mustard, vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Spread evenly over pork roast and place in shallow pan. Roast pork until internal temperature, measured with a meat thermometer, reaches 160 degrees, about 45 minutes to 1 ¼ hours....

Ingredients 18ozpork tenderloin 3tbspMexican dry adobo seasoning 1tspolive oil kosher salt,to taste Preparation Rub the olive oil over the tenderloin and pat on the adobo. Set aside for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the grill to high, or preheat the broiler. Generously season the pork with salt. Grill or broil on high for about 20 to 22 minutes, until an instant read thermometer inserted in the center reads 145 degrees F....

Ingredients 2slicessourdough bread 8slicesdeli ham,thinly sliced 2slicesAmerican deli cheese 2slicesSwiss cheese,processed 2large eggs 1tbspmilk 2tbspbutter,divided ¼tspsalt ¼tspground black pepper Preparation In a small bowl combine the eggs and the milk. Whisk them together until uniform. Heat a small non-stick skillet over low-medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons of butter to the skillet. Once the butter has melted, add the eggs. Season eggs with salt and pepper. Stir the eggs continually until they have set firm....

Ingredients 1boxwhite cake mix oil, water and eggs,as called for on cake mix box Cooking spray 3ozorange jello 1cupboiling water ½cupcold water 3⅕ozInstant Vanilla Pudding Mix 1cupmilk 8ozwhipped topping,thawed 11ozmandarin oranges,drained fresh mint sprigs,optional garnish Preparation Preheat the oven according to the cake package directions. Coat a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray. Prepare cake according to package and bake for the time directed. Let the cake cool for 15 minutes, then use a fork to poke holes all over the cake....

Ingredients 2tbspcoconut oil 1large yellow squash,shredded 1large tomato,cut into chunks 1cupWalnuts 3clovesgarlic,minced Preparation Melt coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir squash, tomato, walnuts, and garlic into coconut oil. Cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup peaches, frozen or canned ½ tsp vanilla extract, or a dash ¼ cup lime juice 1 tbsp superfine sugar ½ oz light rum, 1 cup ice, crushed 1 oz peach schnapps ½ oz apricot brandy Preparation Combine the peaches, vanilla lime juice, sugar, rum, crushed ice, peach schnapps, and apricot brandy in the blender until smooth. Serve in chilled cocktail glasses and garnish with fresh peach and mint leaves....

Ingredients 2bananas,very ripe, peeled ⅓cupunsalted butter,melted ½cupmilk,whole 2%, or a nut milk 1large egg 1tspvanilla extract 1cupsugar ½cupcreamy peanut butter 1tspbaking soda pinchkosher salt ½tspcinnamon,optional 1½cupsall purpose flour ¾cupchocolate chips Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray or grease a 4×8-inch loaf pan very well. Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl using a fork. Whisk in the melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla. Mix in the sugar....

Just like Red Borscht and Stuffed Cabbage rolls, pierogis are a classic Russian dish served in most homes and restaurants. Pierogi Recipe- Pierogis are a classic European dish (originating from Poland and Ukraine). The dough is rolled out and filled with either a savory or sweet filling, the dumplings are shaped and can either be boiled or pan-fried. Today we are sharing the traditional potato filling but ours adds loaded cheese, dill, bacon, and onion to the filling....

Ingredients 1smallchicken 12smallpearl onions 2tbspvirgin olive oil ½tspsugar ½cupwater 4largemushrooms cuponion,finely chopped 3clovegarlic 1¼cupsfruity red wine,dry ½tspdried thyme leaves,(or 1 sprig fresh thyme) 2bay leaves ¾tspsalt ¾tspfreshly ground black pepper 2tbspred wine 1tsppotato starch 4slicewhite bread 1tspcanola oil 2tbspfresh parsley,finely chopped Preparation Cut the chicken into four pieces (two breasts with wings and two legs). Cut off the wings, and divide them at the joints into three pieces each. Skin and bone the breasts....

Ingredients 3cupsrigatoni pasta 6slicesbacon,diced 2clovesgarlic,minced 1¼cupsmilk 8ozcream cheese,(1 package) cut into cubes ½cupbutter,softened ½cupparmesan cheese,freshly shredded ¼cupfresh green peas ¼cupham,diced, cooked Preparation Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni in boiling water for about 13 minutes, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite. Drain. Meanwhile, place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly browned....

Ingredients 1 lamb leg , with shank 1 rosemary stalk 5 potatoes, medium-sized, peeled and quartered 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp kosher salt ½ cup vinegar 1¼ cups water, divided 2 tbsp gelatin powder ½ cup mint leaves, chopped 1 cup mint leaves, fresh 3 cups refined sugar Preparation Preheat your oven to 356 degrees F. Brush the lamb with olive oil and sprinkle rosemary and salt all over it....

Ingredients ¾ lb spaghetti ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, grated 1 tsp red pepper flakes, plus more to taste 1 lb clams and mussels, (mixed), cleaned well ½ cup white wine 1 lb wild shrimp, peeled ½ lb squid tentacles sea salt, to taste arrabiata tomato sauce*, made in advance, (see Recipe Notes for recipe) ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves, (or chopped Italian parsley) 1 lemon, sliced into wedges...

Ingredients 1cuplukewarm milk 1½tspactive dry yeast 2tspsugar 4cupsall purpose flour,plus extra for dusting 2tspkosher salt 2tbspolive oil,or canola oil, plus extra for greasing the bowl ½cupplain yogurt Preparation Lightly grease a large bowl with a little bit of oil. Set the bowl aside. In a Pyrex liquid measuring cup or a small mixing bowl, combine the lukewarm milk, sugar, and active dry yeast. The milk should be just warm to the touch....

Ingredients 1white onion,large, or yellow onion, chopped 2red bell peppers,cored and chopped 2carrots,chopped 5garlic cloves,minced 2jalapeno peppers,seeded and diced 4cupsvegetable stock 60ozblack beans,4 cans, rinsed and drained 1bay leaf 2tspground cumin 2tspchili powder 2tspkosher salt ½tspcayenne fresh cilantro,chopped corn tortilla chips,crumbled avocados,diced sour cream cheese,shredded Preparation Combine the onion, bell peppers, carrots, garlic, jalapenos, vegetable stock, black beans, bay leaf, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenned in the bowl of a slow cooker, and stir to combine....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1medium onion,chopped 3medium carrots,chopped 4stickscelery,chopped 1½lbsground beef 1½lbsground pork 4garlic cloves,chopped 5½oztomato paste,(1 can) 2dashesItalian seasoning 2dashesthyme,dried 2cupsbeef broth ½cupdry red wine,optional ½cupheavy cream salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Sauté the onions, carrots, and celery in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until softened. Add the mixture to your slow cooker. Add the ground beef and pork to the skillet and cook, breaking up the meat with your spoon as you go along, until it’s browned....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour,plus 1½ tbsp for sprinkling 2tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 1½tbspall purpose flour 1½cupsfresh blueberries ½cupbutter ¾cupwhite sugar 2eggs 1tspvanilla extract ¼tsplemon zest ½cupmilk 2tbspall purpose flour 5tbspwhite sugar ½tspground cinnamon 2tbspbutter,diced Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners. Combine 2 cups of flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, sprinkle remaining flour over blueberries, and set aside....