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Ingredients 2 sticks butter, unsalted 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp Kosher salt ½ cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 cup light brown sugar 1 egg yolk 2 tbsp milk 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1½ cups chocolate chip, bitter or semisweet Preparation Cube butter into medium-sized pieces. Cook it on the saucepan over medium heat. Use a wooden spoon to stir while it’s cooking. You’ll start to notice that the butter will foam on the edges once it’s melted and brown....

Ingredients 16ozcream cheese,2 pkgs, softened well but not melted ⅔cupgranulated sugar 1½tspall-purpose flour 2large eggs 1tspvanilla extract ½cupsour cream 1¼cupsall-purpose flour ½tspbaking soda ½tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt 1tspground cinnamon ⅛tspground nutmeg ½cupcanola oil ¼cupapplesauce,unsweetened ⅔cupgranulated sugar ⅓cuplight-brown sugar,packed 2large eggs 1tspvanilla extract 1⅓cupscarrots,finely grated 2ozcream cheese,softened 1tbspbutter,softened 1¼cupspowdered sugar ¼cupsour cream,plus 2 tbsp ½tspvanilla extract ½cuppecans,chopped, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch springform pan and set aside....

Ingredients 1½tspgarlic powder 1½tspcumin 1tspkosher salt 1½tspchili powder 1½tsppaprika ½tsporegano 1⅓lb93% lean ground turkey 1mediumonion,chopped 3clovesgarlic,minced 1red bell pepper,chopped 10ozRotel tomatoes with green chilies,(1 can) 14½ozpink beans,(1 can), or red beans, drained 8oztomato sauce 8ozfat-free refried beans,½ can 15ozchicken broth,(1 can), reduced sodium 1¾cupswater 8ozDeLallo Gluten Free shells ¾cupsharp cheddar cheese,part-skim, shredded 2tbspfresh cilantro,chopped 2tbspscallions,chopped Preparation Heat a large Dutch oven or pot with a fitted lid over medium-high heat and spray with oil, brown the turkey breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks....

Ingredients 4 large egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 8 oz semisweet baking chocolate, chopped Preparation Beat egg yolks in small bowl with electric mixer on high speed about 3 minutes or until thick and lemon colored. Gradually beat in sugar. Heat 1 cup whipping cream in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until hot. Gradually stir at least half of the hot whipping cream into egg yolk mixture; stir back into hot cream in saucepan....

Ingredients 6cupscranberry juice,or pomegranate cranberry juice 3cupspineapple juice 1tbspAlmond extract 3lginger ale 12ozfresh cranberries,(1 bag), optional 2fresh limes,sliced, optional ice Preparation Pour cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and almond extract into a large drink dispenser and mix. Pour in ginger ale and give it one quick stir. Add in cranberries, ice, and ginger ale. Serve within a few hours for best results as it will start to go flat. Related Video

Ingredients 1¼cupsall-purpose flour 1¼cupsold fashioned rolled oats ½tspsalt ½tspbaking soda ½cupgranulated sugar ½cuplight brown sugar,packed ¾cupunsalted butter,melted 1tspvanilla extract 14ozsweetened condensed milk 2tbsplemon zest,finely grated ½cupfresh lemon juice 2largeegg yolks Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and butter/flour or baking spray an 8×8-inch baking pan. In a large mixing bowl add flour, oats, salt, and baking soda. Mix in the sugar and light brown sugar. Add the vanilla and melted butter together and mix it into the dry ingredients....

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter ½cupconfectioners’ sugar ¼tspsalt 1cupall purpose flour,spooned and leveled 4large egg yolks 1cansweetened condensed milk ¾cupfresh lemon juice,from about 3 lemons Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line bottom with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides; butter paper. Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Add flour, and mix on low just until combined....

Ingredients 2cupsraisin nut bran cereal ½cupmilk 1½cupsall purpose flour 3½tspbaking powder 1tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt 1cupripe banana,mashed ½cupwhite sugar ¼cupbrown sugar ¼cupvegetable oil 1egg Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease the bottom of a 9×5-inch loaf pan. In a bowl, combine the raisin nut bran cereal and milk. Let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together mashed banana, sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil and egg....

Ingredients 1red onion,sliced into rings salt,to taste 1cupvinegar 6plantains 5cupswater 2cupscanola oil,divided 12slicesdominican frying cheese,(queso de freir) 1cupflour 18slicesdominican salami,(salami frito) 6tbspbutter,sliced 6eggs,fried, for serving 1avocado,for serving Preparation Place the sliced onions in a medium bowl with a heavy pinch of salt and vinegar. Let soak for 1 hour while preparing the other ingredients. Peel the plantains and cut into quarters. Place the plantains in a large pot with enough water to cover them by 1 inch....

Ingredients 3tbspolive oil 1cuponion,finely diced ⅓cupcarrot,shredded 3garlic clove,minced ¼cupfresh basil,chopped ½tsporegano,dried salt and pepper 28ozwhole tomatoes,canned 28ozcrushed tomatoes,canned 2tbsptomato paste 2tspsugar,optional ½cupwater Preparation In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until soft. Add the whole tomatoes with its juice, then gently break then apart with a spoon. Stir in the basil, oregano, salt, pepper, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, and water....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1¼cupsyellow onion,diced 1cupcarrots,diced 1cupcelery,diced 1tbspgarlic,minced 6cupslow sodium chicken broth,or vegetable broth 29oztomatoes,(2 cans), diced 1½cupsItalian green bean,frozen cut ½tspthyme,dried salt and freshly ground black pepper 1½cupszucchini,halved and sliced 16ozpotato gnocchi,(mini or regular) 3cupsfresh spinach,packed, roughly chopped ¾cupparmesan cheese,finely shredded, for serving 1⅓cupsfresh basil leaves 3tbspparmesan cheese,finely shredded ¾tspgarlic,minced ¼cupolive oil extra virgin,or regular olive oil Preparation Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and saute 7 minutes, add garlic and saute 2 more....

Ingredients 1cupunsalted buttersoftened 1cupsugar 2eggs 1½tspvanilla extract ¼tspsalt 3cupsall purpose flour 8ozsemisweet chocolate chipsor dark chocolate candy melts 1tbspshorteningonly use if using chocolate chips ½cupValentine’s Day sprinkles Preparation In the bowl of a mixer, beat the butter and sugar for about 2 minutes until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla and salt, then slowly mix in the flour until thoroughly combined....

Ingredients 3¾cupsall-purpose flour,sifted, spoon and leveled ¾tspbaking powder ¾tspBaking Soda 1tspsalt 1½cupsunsalted butter,(3 sticks), softened to room temperature 2cupsgranulated sugar 3large eggs,room temperature 4large egg yolks,room temperature 3tsppure vanilla extract 1½cupsbuttermilk,room temperature 1cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 4½cupsconfectioners’ sugar ¾cupnatural unsweetened,Dutch-process cocoa powder ½cupwhole milk 1tbsplight corn syrup 1½tsppure vanilla extract ⅛tspsalt 2cupsassorted candies,such as M&Ms, chocolate chips, sprinkles, gummy bears, jelly beans, candy corns, chopped candy bars, mini Reese̱s cups etc....

Ingredients 3 eggs, large, without shell water ¼ tsp sugar ¼ tsp kosher salt black pepper, freshly ground, to taste 2 tsp milk 2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise salted butter 4 slices shokupan, (Japanese milk bread loaf) Preparation Place the eggs in a medium saucepan. Pour water until it covers the eggs. Bring it to a boil on medium heat. Once it has boiled, cook for 12 minutes. Once finished cooking, transfer the eggs to a bowl of iced water to stop them from cooking....

Ingredients ¼cupfresh parsley,chopped 3tbspextra-virgin olive oil 1tbspfresh oregano,chopped 1lemon,zested and sliced 3clovesgarlic,minced 1lbred snappers,(2 whole) cleaned and scaled salt and ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Mix parsley, olive oil, oregano, lemon zest, and garlic together in a small bowl. Rinse red snappers and pat dry with paper towels. Cut 3 diagonal slits across the top of each fish, cutting almost to the bone. Season the cavities with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3medium zucchinis ½cupparmesan cheese,grated ¼cupolive oil salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the zucchinis in quarters, length-wise. Set aside. Line a baking sheet with foil and grease with cooking spray. Place zucchinis on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle on grated Parmesan cheese. Top with a little bit of salt and pepper. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes. Broil for the last 2 minutes until the cheese is more browned....

Ingredients ¼cupbutter 2clovesgarlic,minced 8rainbow carrots,sliced ¼cupred onion,chopped salt and pepper,to taste Preparation In a medium sized skillet add the butter. Cook over medium heat and whisk the butter to brown. It will become frothy and start to have a nutty aroma. Then it will turn brown. Add the garlic, sliced carrots and red onion. Sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes until they become soft and tender. Salt and Pepper to taste....

Ingredients 3cupsall purpose flour,spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off with back edge of knife 1tspbaking powder ¼tspbaking soda ¾tspsalt 1cupunsalted butter,(2 sticks) softened 2ozcream cheese,(¼ cup) 1¼cupsugar,plus ½ cup more for rolling cookies 1tspvanilla extract ¼tspalmond extract 1large egg Preparation Set racks in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt....

Ingredients 2lbrusset potatoe,peeled and cut into 2” chunks 2chicken breasts,chopped and cooked 1jalapeno,deveined deseeded and minced 1cupsweet corn 15ozblack beans,drained and rinsed 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded 2cupscherry tomatoes,halved 2avocados,diced ⅓cupcilantro,chopped 1cupmayonnaise 1tbspapple cider vinegar 2limes,juiced 2tbsptaco seasoning ½tspkosher salt Preparation Add potatoes and water and bring to a boil, cooking 10 to 12 minutes until potatoes are fork tender. Drain and and cool for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, make dressing: Whisk all ingredients together....

Ingredients homemade pizza crust*,(½ recipe) 7string cheese,unwrapped ½cuppizza sauce,or more as desired, homemade or store-bought 1½cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded pepperoni,or any other preferred toppings Italian seasoning blend,or dried basil, for sprinkling on top, optional Preparation Prepare the pizza dough, including preheating the oven to 475 degrees F. Lift the edge of the dough up to create a lip around the edges. Arrange the string cheese around the edges of the crust, leaving a ¾-inch space....