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Ingredients 10graham cracker sheets,(1 sleeve) 1cuppecans,divided 2tbspsugar 6tbspunsalted butter,melted 8ozcream cheese,softened ¼cupsugar 21ozblueberry fruit filling,can 2cupsheavy whipping cream ¼cupsugar pecans for garnish,chopped Preparation In a food processor combine graham crackers and pecans. Pulse until coarse crumbs. Add the melted butter and mix until combined. Press into the bottom of an 8×8-inch pan. Using a hand mixer beat the cream cheese and sugar. Fold in the blueberry fruit filling and spread over crust....

Ingredients 2chicken breasts,boneless skinless ½cupmilk 1eggs 1cupflour 3tbsppowdered sugar 2tspsalt ½tsppepper vegetable oil,for frying Preparation Begin by cutting up your chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Place oil in a medium pan and turn to medium heat. From there add the milk and egg to a bowl and whisk together until combined. Set aside. Pour your flour, powdered sugar, salt and pepper into a gallon bag. Add several chicken pieces to the milk-egg mixture until well coated and then throw the pieces into your gallon bag and shake until each piece is evenly coated....

Ingredients 6 oz chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, poached and cut into thin strips 5½ cups chicken stock, divided 1 cup soy sauce 1 tsp ground white pepper 6 oz bamboo shoots, canned, cut into strips 6 oz wood ear mushrooms, used dry, or any fresh or dried mushrooms, rehydrated if using dried, and cut into strips ½ cup cornstarch 2 eggs, beaten 4 oz rice vinegar 6 oz silken tofu, cut into cubes...

Ingredients 2red bell peppers,cut into 1-inch chunks 4carrots,cut into ½-inch thick coins 2yellow squash,cut into ½-inch thick half circles 1lbbroccoli,trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces 1red onion,trimmed and cut into ½-inch thick wedges ½tspkosher salt ¼tspblack pepper 3tbspcanola oil Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In one large bowl add ½ tablespoon of oil and gently toss onions, then place onto a tray. Do the same for every veggie except the broccoli which needs 1 tablespoon....

Ingredients 1¼lbstomatillos,husked 1jalapeno,stem removed before or after roasting ⅔cupyellow onion,chopped, rinsed under water to remove harsh bite ¼cupcilantro,chopped 1garlic clove,minced ½tspsalt,or to taste ½-1tspsugar,to taste 1tbspfresh lime juice 3tbspwater,then more as desired Preparation Move oven rack about 4-inch below broiler element, preheat broiler to high heat. Place tomatillos and jalapeno on a baking sheet then place in oven and roast for about 4 to 5 minutes until charred on top....

Ingredients 1 cup Prosecco, (Italian sparkling white wine), chilled 2 tbsp vodka, chilled ⅓ cup lemon sorbet, frozen ¼ tsp fresh mint leaves, chopped Preparation Pour the Prosecco and vodka into two Champagne flutes, dividing equally. Spoon a scoop of sorbet into each flute Sprinkle with mint and serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 12ozdry fettuccine pasta,(1 package) 4bacon slices,chopped 1tbspbacon drippings olive oil 3garlic cloves,chopped ½small onion,chopped 14ozmedium shrimp,frozen, shelled and deveined, thawed and patted dry 2tspItalian seasoning ground black pepper,to taste 14.5oztomatoes with juice,(1 can), diced 4cupsbaby spinach leaves 1tbsptomato paste Preparation Fill a large pot with lightly salted water, then bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the fettuccine and return to a boil....

Ingredients 3tbspwhite whole wheat flour,or all-purpose flour, spoon & leveled ¼tspbaking powder dash of salt 1½tbspmilk chocolate,or semi-sweet chocolate chips ½tsppure vanilla extract 1tbspunsalted butter,or coconut oil, melted 1tbspmilk,such as almond milk, soy milk, or cow’s milk, plus 1 tsp 1tbspgranulated sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin tray with 1 liner. Set aside. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips together in a small bowl. Add vanilla, melted butter, milk, and sugar....

Ingredients 2tbspkosher salt,plus an additional 1 tsp, divided 6tbspfresh lime juice,divided 1lbshrimp,peeled, deveined ¼cupmayonnaise 2tspMcCormick® Fiery Spice Blend,plus more for garnish 1tspdijon mustard medium shallot,minced 1smalljalapeño,seeded, minced ¼cupchives,thinly sliced, plus more for garnish 1cuppersian cucumber,diced 1cupmango,diced 1medium avocado,pitted, diced ½tspfreshly ground black pepper 6green leaf lettuces,washed mango,sliced, to garnish Preparation Bring a large pot of water with 2 tablespoons of salt and ¼ cup of lime juice to a low boil over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, pounded 1 tsp salt ½ tsp ground black pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced, or 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp chili powder, optional, or chili flakes ½ cup tequila 2 oz fresh lime juice, squeezed from 2 medium limes 1 tsp lime zest lime wedges, optional for garnish 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp orange juice, optional 2 tbsp olive oil Preparation Place the chicken in a ziploc or freezer bag....

Ingredients 4 pcs tuna steaks, (6 oz each), should be 1-inch thick 2 tbsp soy sauce, divided 2 tbsp ginger marmalade, (recipe follows) 2 tsp wasabi paste cooking spray 8 oz ginger, fresh, peeled, and minced ½ cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1 tsp chili powder ¼ tsp mixed sesame seeds, per serving, roasted ½ tsp wasabi paste, per serving ¼ oz lettuce leaves, per serving Preparation Combine all ingredients for the ginger marmalade in a saucepot and bring this to a simmer....

Ingredients 4ozsoba noodlesbrown rice noodles, spaghetti or long noodle of choice 2tbspextra-virgin olive oilor avocado oil 1medium red onionor white, halved and thinly sliced ½tspfine sea salt 6cupsmixed vegetablesthinly sliced ½cupteriyaki sauceor more as needed 2tsptoasted sesame oilto taste 1tspsesame seedsplus more for garnish ¼cupgreen onionthinly sliced, for garnish Preparation Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the noodles until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse well to remove any excess starch....

Ingredients 1⅔cupgraham crackers,(about 12 whole crackers), crushed 6tspsugar splenda blend ½cupbutter,melted ⅓cupsugar splenda blend ¼cupwhite whole wheat flour 1pinchsea salt 2cups2% milk 3whole egg yolks,whisked 1½tspvanilla extract 16ozcream cheese,⅓ less fat, or regular fat cream cheese, room temperature 4whole bananas,sliced cool whip,for serving banana slices,additional, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl add graham cracker crumbs and ¼ cup sugar, mix until well combined. Drizzle in melted butter and mix well....

Ingredients ⅔cupsoy sauce ¼cupbrown sugar ½tspground ginger 1pinchred pepper flakesto taste 2tbspwater 2tbspcornstarch 2tbspvegetable oilto taste 3chicken breasthalves, boneless, cut into chunks 1onionsliced 3cupsbroccoli florets Preparation Stir the soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved in the liquid. Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl, then stir with a whisk until the cornstarch dissolves completely. Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat....

Ingredients 1 pack flour tortillas, (about 1½-1¾ lb) 3 tbsp vegetable oil pinch sea salt, to taste ⅓ cup salsa, of choice Preparation Lightly brush the baking sheet with vegetable oil. Then, coat one side of each flour tortilla with oil and sprinkle with a dash of sea salt. Stack the tortillas on top of each other. Repeat the process until all tortillas are covered with oil and salt. Using a knife, cut your tortillas into eighths....

Ingredients 6 medium sweet potatoes or yams (2 pounds) 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Scrub sweet potatoes, but do not peel. Place potatoes in 3-quart saucepan. Add enough water just to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Slip off skins. Cut into 1/2-inch slices. Heat remaining ingredients in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly....

Ingredients ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided ⅓ cup brown sugar 1 egg, large 1 tsp vanilla extract 1½ cup all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp cream of tartar ¼ tsp salt 2 tsp ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Beat the butter and ½ cup of granulated sugar until creamed. Add egg, vanilla, and brown sugar. Continue creaming. Scrape the sides clean....

Ingredients 1cupbrown sugar,packed 1cupall purpose flour 1tspground cinnamon pinchkosher salt ½cupunsalted butter,very soft ¼cupsugar 1tbspall purpose flour ½tspground cinnamon 3cupsall purpose flour 2¼cupssugar ¾tspbaking powder ½tspBaking Soda ½tspkosher salt 1cupunsalted butter,very soft 1cupsour cream ¼cupwhole milk 4largeeggs 1tbspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter or spray a 9×13-inch pan. In a small bowl combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Use a fork to mash the butter into the mixture until completely combined and crumbly....

Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 4 eggs 1 tablespoon whipping cream 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 3/4 cup light corn syrup 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier liqueur 1 teaspoon orange extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, lightly toasted 2/3 cup pecan halves Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate as directed on box for One-Crust Filled pie....

Ingredients 16ozlinguine pasta,(1 package) ¼cupbutter 1onion,chopped 2garlic cloves,minced ⅜cupall-purpose flour 4cupsmilk ¾cupparmesan cheese,grated 1lbimitation crabmeat Preparation Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic then cook until transparent. Mix flour into butter or margarine mixture to make a paste. Add warmed milk and stir until well mixed. Heat gently and when milk is quite hot add the parmesan....