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Ingredients ½cupvegetable oil 3½cupsSalsa Roja 12corn tortillas 2cupsqueso blanco,(½ lb), shredded 2cupsshredded Monterey Jack cheese,(½ lb), shredded ¾cupsonion,minced 2cupsgreen cabbage,finely shredded 2plum tomatoes Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9×13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. In a medium skillet, warm vegetable oil over moderate heat. In another medium skillet, warm half a cup of the Salsa Roja over moderate heat. Using tongs, dip the tortillas in the oil, coating both sides, until softened....

Ingredients 2eggs 3tbspcreamy peanut butter,slightly softened sugar,or powdered sugar, optional oil,for frying Preparation Crack both eggs in a bowl, then whisk them together. Add the slightly softened peanut butter to the eggs, then combine with a fork. Heat the oil in the pan over medium heat; using just enough to coat the surface of the pan. Add a quarter of the batter on the pan, then fry until crispy and golden on the top....

Ingredients 3cupsGranny Smith apples,peeled and diced about 3 medium apples 2tsplemon juice ¼cuppacked light-brown sugar,plus 2 tablespoons ¼tspground cinnamon ⅛tspground nutmeg 2tbspbutter,diced 1½tspcornstarch 2½tbspwater Fried cinnamon sugar flour tortilla chips,for serving Vanilla ice cream,sweetened whipped cream or caramel sauce, optional Apple Pie Dip 6flour tortillas,sliced into wedges using a pizza wheel ¼cupgranulated sugar 1tspground cinnamon vegetable oil,for frying Preparation Heat diced apples, lemon juice, light-brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1½cupscold unsalted butter 3cupsall purpose flour 1½tspsalt 1tbspsugar ¾cupfull fat sour cream 2lbsapples,mixed ½cupsugar 1tbsplemon juice 2tbspcornstarch 1½tspcinnamon pinchsalt 1large egg 1tbspmilk sanding sugar,for sprinkling Preparation Make the pie dough and chill: Cut the cold butter into cubes and set aside for 5 minutes to take the chill off. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the cubes of butter and work them into the flour with your fingers....

Ingredients ½cuplight mayonnaise ½cupscallions,chopped ½cupfresh basil,chopped ⅛cuplemon juice 1clovegarlic,chopped 1tspkosher salt ½tspfreshly ground black pepper 1tspanchovy paste ½cupsour cream Preparation Place all ingredients except for sour cream in a blender and blend until smooth. Add sour cream and process until blended. Keep refrigerated until serving. Related Video

Ingredients 3chicken breasts,cooked or grilled 1lbbacon,thick cut, cooked 8ozcream cheese 1cupcheddar and jack cheese mix,shredded 1tbspranch dressing mix 4largetortillas,burrito sized Preparation Chop the chicken and the bacon into a small dice Add all the ingredients except the tortillas into a large bowl and mix well. Spread a quarter of the mixture onto each tortilla evenly. Roll into a pinwheel, tightly. Cut into 1″ pieces and serve cold or cook at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 4lbspotatoes,peeled and cut into chunks 8ozcream cheese,softened ½cupbutter,cubed ½cupsour cream ¼cupmilk 1tspgarlic powder 1tspsalt ½tsppepper 2cupsmild cheddar cheese,shredded, divided 6slicesbacon,cooked and crumbled 2tbspchives,finely chopped Preparation In a large pot, bring potatoes to a boil and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until tender. Drain. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray. Add cream cheese, butter, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper to potatoes and mash....

Ingredients 5½ oz yellow onion, chopped 1 lb ground beef 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded ¼ cup unsalted butter ½ cup vegetable oil ¾ cup milk 1 egg 8½ oz cornbread mix, (1 box) 15 oz black beans, (1 can), drained 1 cup corn kernels, drained if using canned 1 tsp chili powder ½ tsp ground cumin ½ cup beer, of your choice salt and ground black pepper, to taste...

Ingredients 24ozchicken cutlets,(8 thin sliced), boneless skinless ½cupsun dried tomato bruschetta ½cuppart-skim shredded mozzarella ½cupbaby spinach,chopped ¼small red onion,sliced ½cupseasoned breadcrumbs ¼cupgrated Pecorino Romano cheese,or Parmesan 1lemon,juiced 1tbspolive oil olive oil non-stick spray Preparation Combine breadcrumbs and grated cheese in a shallow bowl. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper in another bowl. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9×12-inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Place each cutlet on a work surface such as a cutting board and spread 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato bruschetta, 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese, 1 tablespoon spinach leaves, and 2 to 3 slices of red onion in the center....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1lbshrimppeeled and de-veined ½cupchimichurri sauce Preparation Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, then cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring and flipping occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through and no longer opaque. Stir in the chimichurri sauce, and toss until the shrimp are evenly coated. Remove from heat. Serve warm, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 2½cupsall purpose flour 1tspbaking soda 1tspsalt 1tspcornstarch 1cupunsalted butter,(2 sticks) room temperature ¾cupsugar ¾cuplight brown sugar,packed 2tspvanilla extract 2large eggs 12ozsemisweet chocolate chips,(1 package) around 2 cups 8ozcream cheese,(1 package) room temperature ½cupsour cream 1½cuppowdered sugar 1tspvanilla extract 8ozcool whip,(1 carton) thawed 16ozstrawberries,(1 carton) stems removed and chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a large 12×17-inch jelly-roll pan (or similar size); set aside. Combine flour, soda, salt and cornstarch; set aside....

Ingredients 30Ritz crackers ¾cuppeanut butter ½cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips Preparation Line half the crackers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, top side down. Scoop 2 teaspoons of peanut butter over each cracker. Gently press remaining crackers over the peanut butter, top facing up. Wipe any excess from around the edges. Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips to a small bowl, then melt in the microwave at 30-second increments until smooth, stirring in between each 30 seconds....

Ingredients 2tbspvegetable oil 1lbground pork ½lbground chorizo ½yellow onion,diced 1tbspbrown sugar 14oztomato puree ½tspkosher salt ¼tspcoarse ground black pepper 6brioche buns,toasted guacamole,for garnish Preparation In a large skillet, add the canola oil, pork, chorizo, and onions, cooking well, breaking it apart but leaving some chunks for 5 to 6 minutes. Add in the brown sugar, canned tomato puree, salt, and pepper, cooking until the sauce starts to evaporate and the mixture becomes sloppy for about 5 to 6 minutes....

Ingredients 4skinless salmon fillets,about 1-inch thick 1tspground cumin ½tspground coriander ¼tspcayenne pepper,to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper 1tbspolive oil ½cupnatural sour cream 2green onions,ends trimmed, roughly chopped ½cupcilantro,packed, mostly leaves, some stem 1½tbspfresh lime juice 1clovegarlic,sliced Preparation Add the sour cream, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and season with salt to taste (about ¼ teaspoon). Process until the cilantro has been very finely minced. Set aside at room temperature while preparing the salmon....

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter ¼cuplight or dark brown sugar,packed 1cupgranulated sugar,divided 1tsppure vanilla extract 6tbsppumpkin puree 1½cupsall purpose flour,spoon & leveled ¼tspsalt ¼tspbaking powder ¼tspbaking soda 2tspground cinnamon,divided 1tsppumpkin pie spice ⅔cupcinnamon chips Preparation Melt the butter in the microwave. In a medium bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar together until no brown sugar lumps remain. Whisk in the vanilla and pumpkin until smooth. Set aside....

Ingredients turkey brine,optional 12lbsturkey,giblets and neck removed 1lemon,quartered 1onion,peeled and quartered 6fresh thyme sprigs 6garlic cloves,smashed 8tbspbutter,softened 2tspsalt,cut down to ½ tsp, if turkey is brined 1tsppepper 2cupschicken,or turkey broth, remove if turkey is brined herbs fruit Preparation Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Tuck the wings of the turkey under the body. Stuff the cavity of the turkey with the lemon, onion, thyme sprigs and garlic. Tie the turkey drumsticks together with kitchen twine, then place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan....

Ingredients 3½cupsvegetable stock ½cupdry red wine ½cupfresh mushrooms,sliced 2green onions,sliced 2clovesgarlic,minced Preparation Heat vegetable stock in a saucepan over medium heat or a fondue pot until simmering; add red wine, mushrooms, green onions, and garlic. Simmer until broth is aromatic, about 15 minutes. Serve with steak, chicken, or veggies. Related Video

Ingredients 10ozfrozen spinach,chopped, thawed, and excess liquid squeezed out ½cuplight sour cream,full fat for Keto 5tbsplight mayonnaise,full fat, check labels for Keto ⅓cupParmigiano-Reggiano ¼cupscallion,chopped fresh pepper,to taste Preparation Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. This dip can be made 1 day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Related Video

Ingredients 1lbschicken breasts,(2 large breasts) 1tspItalian seasoning ½tsponion powder salt and pepper,to season 2eggs 1clove garlic,minced ½tspItalian seasoning salt and pepper,to taste 1cupfresh Parmesan cheese,grated ½cupalmond flour,not almond meal 2tbspolive oil 1tbspbutter Preparation Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to make 4 fillets. Generously season with Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper....

Ingredients 5lbspotatoes,either Russet or a mix with Russet and Yukon ½cupunsalted butter ⅔cupwhole milk 1½tspkosher salt ¼tspcoarse ground black pepper Preparation Peel and quarter potatoes and put in cold water until ready to cook (up to 4 hours ahead of time). In a large stockpot bring 1 gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil along with the potatoes and boil for 15 to 18 minutes. Add the milk and butter together in a small saucepan and heat until steaming....