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Ingredients 6medium plantains,ripe, peeled 12tbspmozzarella cheese,shredded, part skim cilantro,fresh, to garnish 10ozturkey,93%, lean ground ¼cuponion,finely chopped 2garlic cloves,minced ½medium tomato,chopped ¼cupbell pepper,finely chopped 2tbspcilantro 2oztomato sauce kosher salt freshly ground pepper ¾tspcumin,ground ⅛tsporegano 1bay leaf 1tbspalcaparrado,or capers, or green olives 2tbspbrine ¼cupwater Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut a slit lengthwise through the length of the plantain about halfway through. Place them on a baking dish and bake covered with foil for about 40 minutes until soft....

Ingredients 15¼ oz chocolate cake mix, (1 box) 16 oz chocolate frosting, (1 container) 16 oz baking chocolate candy sprinkles, optional Preparation Prepare and bake the cake mix by following the box directions. Once the cake is baked and cooled, crumble into a large bowl. Mix with frosting. Cover with cling wrap and chill for 2 hours in the fridge, or until mixture is set. Roll the mixture into 1½ to 2 inch balls....

Ingredients ½cuplight brown sugar 4tbsppecans,chopped 1tspground cinnamon ½tspground nutmeg ½tspground coriander 2tbspbrandy ¼cupreal maple syrup 2tbspbutter 2sweet potatoes 2apples 1canpineapple,crushed Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the brown sugar, pecans, and spices; set aside. Combine the brandy, maple syrup, and butter; set aside. Layer half each of the sweet potatoes, apples, pineapple, spice mixture, and brandy mixture in an ungreased 2-quart casserole dish; repeat layers. Bake covered for 30 minutes....

Ingredients oil,to taste ¼tspchanna dal 2dried red chilies,chopped 1green chili,chopped 3clovesgarlic 1small onion 1small tomato 2bell peppers salt,to taste Preparation Heat oil in a pan. Add the channa dal, red chili, green chili, and garlic, and sauté. Add the onion and let cook. Add the tomato. Once the tomatoes are fully cooked and mushy, add the bell peppers and salt and let cook until the bell peppers turn soft. Turn off the heat and let cool completely....

Ingredients ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup sake ¼ cup evaporated cane sugar 1 batch prepared sushi rice, cooked 2 packs unagi, cut into ½ inch strips 2 avocados, halved, peeled, pitted and sliced 1 hot house cucumbers, seeds removed with a spoon and cut into sticks 1 pack unseasoned nori Preparation To make the kabayaki sauce, in a small saucepan add the soy sauce, sake, and sugar. Boil on medium-high heat until the mixture becomes thick and syrupy....

Ingredients 1½cupsall purpose flour salt,to taste 7tbspcold unsalted butter ½cupcold heavy cream 4cupscherry tomatoes,or grape tomatoes 2tbspbasil leaves,shredded Preparation Butter a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. In a food processor, pulse the flour with a pinch of salt and the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the cream and pulse until the dough nearly comes together. Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and knead a few times....

Ingredients 1½cupslong-grain rice 3cupswater ⅓cupItalian-style salad dressing,zesty 1½lbslarge shrimp,peeled, deveined ¼cuporange marmalade 2tbspchipotle peppers,in adobo sauce, chopped ¼cupfresh cilantro,chopped Preparation Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Heat the salad dressing in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp in the dressing for about 4 minutes, until beginning to firm....

Ingredients ½lbpasta shellsmedium 1tbspolive oil 1lbBeefground 1mediumonionfinely chopped 2garlic clovesminced 2tspItalian Seasoning 1tspsalt 2tspnutmeg 2tsppepper 2tbspflour 2cupsbeef stock 1cantomato sauce 1tbsptomato paste ¾cupheavy cream 2cupscheddar cheeseshredded Preparation In a large pot of boiled salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain. Set aside. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef, stir, and cook until browned, approx. 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside....

Ingredients 2tbspbutter 4chicken breast half,skinless boneless 1canCampbell’s® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup ½cuppesto sauce ½cupmilk 3cupsbow tie pasta Preparation Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until well browned, stirring often. Stir the soup, pesto sauce and milk in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the pasta and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling....

Ingredients ½cupall purpose flour ½cupmilk,(1% or 2%) 3large eggs ⅛tspsalt ¼cupbutter powdered sugar fresh berries syrup Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place flour in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk in the milk a little at a time until smooth. Whisk in the eggs and salt. Set aside. Melt butter in a 10-inch oven proof skillet over medium-low heat. Once melted, remove from heat, pour in the batter, and place pan in the oven for 15 minutes until pancake is puffed and golden....

Ingredients 1ozsemisweet baking chocolate,plus ⅛ oz shavings, like Bakers 4ozphilly cream cheese,⅓ less fat, softened, room temperature ¼cupsugar ¼cuplight sour cream 1large egg,room temperature Preparation Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F. Line a mini muffin pan with mini cups or mini muffin liners. Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, for 1½ minutes until the chocolate has melted. In a bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar....

Ingredients 1¼cupswhite sugar 1butter stick 1tspvanilla extract 3eggs 1⅔cupsall purpose flour 2tspbaking powder ⅛tspsalt 1½cupsrhubarb,diced 1apple,thinly sliced ⅓cupalmonds,sliced, or to taste 1pinchwhite sugar,or to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch round pan. Beat 1¼ cups sugar and butter together using an electric mixer until well blended, light, and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition....

Ingredients 1boxfunfetti cake mix ¼cupvegetable oil 1egg ⅓cupmilk ¾cupwhite chocolate chips ½cupbutter,softened 3tbspmilk 1tspvanilla 2cupspowdered sugar Preparation In a bowl, mix cake mix, egg, and oil until well combined. Add milk slowly to the mixture. Stir in chips and mix well. Pour batter into a greased 7×11-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool. Mix all ingredients for frosting until smooth. Spread over bars....

Ingredients 6ozbaby spinach 1lbchicken breastsboneless skinless, grilled and cut into strips or cubes 1largeavocadosliced or cubed ⅓cupsun dried tomatoes in oilheaping, drained, finely chopped ¾cupfeta cheesecrumbled ¼cuppine nuts ¼cupolive oil 2tbsplemon juicefresh 1tbspred wine vinegar 1½tbspparsleyfinely minced, fresh 1garlic cloveminced 1tspdried basil ¼tspdried oregano ½tsphoney ½tspDijon mustard salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation In a mixing bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste....

Ingredients 1lbjumbo shrimp,peeled and deveined salt and pepper,to taste ½cupolive oil ¼cupred wine vinegar 3clovesgarlic,minced 1tbsp*Italian seasoning,(see Recipe Notes for recipe) 1tbsplemon juice 2tbspsoy sauce 1tspdijon mustard 1tbspworcestershire sauce Preparation Salt and pepper the shrimp. In a medium sized bowl combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, soy sauce, Dijon Mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Add the shrimp and let marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight....

Ingredients 16Biscoff cookies,finely crushed 2tbspbutter,melted 1⅔cupheavy cream,divided 8ozcream cheese,cold 2tbspcaramel sauce 6tbsplight brown sugar,packed ½tspvanilla extract ½tspground cinnamon ¼tspground nutmeg ¼tspground ginger 1pinchground cloves 1cuppumpkin puree,canned, chilled flaked or coarse sea salt,optional Preparation In a mixing bowl (or food processor), blend together butter and crushed Biscoff cookies until evenly moistened. Divide mixture among 6 small cups and gently press into an even layer. In a mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer, whip 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form....

Ingredients 1cupflour pinch of salt 1tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda 4tbspsugar 1cuplow-fat buttermilk 1large egg,lightly beaten 1tspvegetable oil 1orange zest blueberry syrup,or boysenberry syrup and powdered sugar, optional Preparation In a bowl whisk together flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. In a separate bowl combine buttermilk, egg, and vegetable oil. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently stir in orange zest. Coat a skilled or large flat bottom pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat....

Ingredients 40Oreo,or Mint Oreo cookies 6tbspbutter,melted 16ozmint chocolate ice cream,1 pint, softened cool whip,1 tub 2cupsfudge sauce Preparation Crush the Oreos in a Ziploc bag. The pieces should not be too small, just broken up. Add the melted butter, then mix well. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Put 1 cup of the Oreo mixture in the pan, then press down. Add half of the ice cream, then spread them over the Oreos....

Ingredients 1cuppistachios,salted or unsalted 1cupbutter,(2 sticks) unsalted, softened to room temperature ¾cupconfectioners’ sugar 1tsppure vanilla extract 1tspalmond extract 2¼cupsall-purpose flour,spoon and leveled 1dropsgreen food coloring ¼cupbutter,(4 tbsp) unsalted 1cupconfectioners’ sugar 2tbspmilk,or heavy cream ¼tsppure vanilla extract Preparation Pulse pistachios in a food processor until small crumbs form. There should be ¾ cup of very finely chopped pistachios. Set aside. Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter for 1 minute on medium speed until completely smooth and creamy....

Ingredients 6red potatoes water 1tspsalt 1cupbroccoli florets ¼cupmilk salt and pepper,to taste 1cupcheddar cheese,grated ¼cupwhipping cream Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put the potatoes chunks into the pot with the salt and enough water to cover them by at least 3 inches. Boil the potatoes for about 12 minutes or until they’re soft. While the potatoes are boiling, steam the broccoli florets by putting 1⁄2-inch of water in the small pot with the broccoli....