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Ingredients 1½lbchicken breasts,or tenders, skinless boneless 1cupsweetened coconut,shredded ¾cuppanko ½cupwhole wheat flour,or all purpose 1tspsalt ½tspground black pepper 2large eggs ¼cupcoconut oil cilantro,or parsley, chopped, optional garnish ½cuporange preserves,or marmalade ¼cuphoney 3tbspdijon mustard 1tspred pepper flakes,crushed salt,to taste Preparation If using chicken breasts, pound down and cut into strips. If using boneless, skinless chicken tenders, cut in half lengthwise. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat....

Ingredients 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons sugar 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges, well drained 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cranberry sauce, cream cheese and sugar; microwave uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, until easily stirred together. Stir in mandarin oranges....

Ingredients 1½cupsbrown rice,uncooked Chicken bouillon cube 2bay leaves,divided ⅛tspcayenne,plus ¼ tsp, divided ⅛tsppaprika,plus ½ tsp ⅛tspthyme,plus ½ tsp 1tspoil 1onion,diced 2celery,diced 1green pepper,diced 1garlic clove,minced ½lblean ground beef Salt and fresh pepper,to taste 1lbmedium shrimp,peeled and deveined 2scallions,chopped Preparation Cook brown rice according to package directions in water along with chicken bouillon, 1 bay leaf, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ⅛ teaspoon each of cayenne, paprika, and thyme. When the rice is almost done cooking, heat a large heavy saucepan on medium-low heat....

Ingredients ½cupparmesan,freshly grated using the large holes of a box grater ¾tspsesame seeds ¾tsponion flakes,dried, minced ¾tspgarlic flakes,dried, minced ¾tsppoppy seeds Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Pour 2 tablespoons of grated cheese onto a silicone lined baking sheet and lightly pat down with your fingers to make about 4 inches round. Repeat 3 more times with remaining cheese, leaving ½-inch space in between each circle. Bake for about 3 minutes until almost done....

Ingredients ½lbfresh green beans,trimmed ½tbspextra virgin olive oil kosher salt,to taste ground black pepper,to taste 1tbspwater Preparation Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Layer 2 sheets of aluminum foil on a work surface. Toss together green beans and olive oil in a bowl until coated; season with salt and pepper. Place mixture on top of the prepared sheets of foil. Add water, and bring the edges of the foil over the vegetables, sealing to create a pouch....

Ingredients 1 egg ½ cup butter, softened ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 3 ¾ cup powdered sugar ¼ cup shortening 6 tbsp water food coloring, optional (yellow, orange, black, or white) Preparation In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the eggs and vanilla extract until well-combined....

Ingredients ½cupdry buttermilk powder 1tbspparsley,dried 2tspdill weed,dried 1tspchives,dried 1tbspgarlic powder 1tbsponion powder 1tspsea salt ½tspground black pepper Preparation Pulse all the ingredients together in a small food processor, then store in a glass jar in the refrigerator. Related Video

Ingredients 1cupraw unsalted pistachios,shelled 1¾cupsall purpose flour ¾cupconfectioners’ sugar 1tbspconfectioners’ sugar 1½tspcoarse salt 1tbsplime zest,finely grated ½cupcold unsalted butter 1large egg yolk 1large egg 1cupwhole milk ricotta cheese 2cupssugar 20large egg yolks 2large eggs 6tbsplime zest,finely grated 2cupsfresh lime juice 1cupunsalted butter 1¾cupsmascarpone cheese Preparation Whisk together nuts, flour, sugar, salt, and lime zest in a large bowl. Using fingertips, work in butter until the largest pieces are the size of peas; make a well in center....

Ingredients 8ozitalian sausage 2lbspizza dough,room temperature ½cuppizza sauce,(homemade or store bought) 1lbmozzarella cheese,grated 4ozham 4ozpepperoni slices 1red bell pepper,sliced thin dried parsley,garnish salt and pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cook sausage in a medium skillet over medium heat for about 8 minutes until it’s cooked through. Break up the sausage as it cooks. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle roughly the size of a quarter-sheet pan....

Ingredients 1/4 cup real maple syrup or organic maple-flavored syrup 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil 1/3 cup pecan halves 8 cups torn mixed salad greens 3 medium pears, peeled, cut into wedges 1/3 cup organic sweetened dried cranberries Preparation In small bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients except oil with wire whisk. Beat in oil until blended....

Ingredients 1cancrescent rolls 24pepperoni,slices 2mozzarella string cheese 6ozTomato Paste,1can 4ozwater 2tspsugar 1tbspgarlic powder ½tbsponion powder 1tbspbasil Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Add tomato paste, water, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar and basil to small saucepan. Stir until will blended and heated over medium heat. Cut each string cheese in half lengthwise, then cut each in half the other way. Spread small amount sauce near wide end of crescent....

Ingredients 2½cupsflour 1½cupsbrown sugar,packed ½cupgranulated sugar 2tspbaking soda 1tbsppumpkin pie spice ½tspsalt ¾cupunsalted butter,cut into cubes 2eggs 2tspvanilla extract 15ozpumpkin puree ⅓cupsugar ⅓cupdark brown sugar ¾tspcinnamon,ground ⅛tspsalt 8tbspunsalted butter,1 stick, melted and still warm 1¾cupsflour,7 oz Preparation Add sugar, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and butter into a bowl. Whisk together and add in cake flour until combined. Form into a dough ball. Let sit until you are done making the cake....

Ingredients ½cuppumpkin puree ½cupskim milk ½cupice,crushed 6oznonfat Greek yogurt,or plain 2tspvanilla extract ½tsppumpkin pie spice,or cinnamon, to taste 2tsppacked brown sugar Preparation Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve with a straw. Related Video

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp salt ¼ cup pecan nuts 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 2 medium-sized eggs 2 tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 small bananas, overripe, mashed Preparation Grease and flour the insert of the slow cooker. Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Add pecan nuts to the dry ingredients, mix and set aside....

Ingredients 10sheetsGraham cracker,finely ground in a food processor 1cupall-purpose flour ½tsp.baking powder ½tsp.baking soda ¼tsp.salt ⅔cupbutter,softened ⅔cuppacked light-brown sugar ⅓cupgranulated sugar 1tsp.vanilla extract 5cupsminiature marshmallows ¾cupmilk chocolate chips 3Tbsp.butter 1Tbsp.water Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, combine ground graham crackers, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt then set aside. Using an electric mixer, whip together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy for about 3 to 4 minutes....

Ingredients 1cupquinoa,rinsed or pre-washed ½tspsalt 1red bell pepper,cut into bite-sized strips 1carrot,peeled and grated 1English cucumber,seeded and diced 2scallions,white and green parts, finely sliced ¼cupfreshly chopped cilantro 2tbspfresh chopped mint,or basil (optional) ¼cupfreshly squeezed lime juice 2½tspAsian fish sauce 1½tbspvegetable oil 2tbspsugar ¼tspcrushed red pepper flakes Preparation Add quinoa, salt and 1⅔ cups water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked....

Ingredients 2fresh lemongrass stalks,tough outer layers removed 2tbspfresh ginger,grated or finely-chopped ¼cupfresh lime juice,or 10 kaffir lime leaves 6cupsgood-quality chicken stock 4green onions,thinly-sliced with the white and parts separated 2cupschicken,cooked, shredded 8ozwhite mushrooms,or shiitake or oyster mushrooms, or a combination of desired mushrooms, sliced 27ozcoconut milk,can 2tbspfish sauce 3tbspcoconut sugar,to taste, or use another favorite sweetener Preparation Using the back of a knife, lightly smash the lemongrass on a cutting board....

Ingredients 1½ozamaretto 1ozcoconut cream 1ozchocolate syrup 2scoopsvanilla ice cream Preparation Combine the amaretto, coconut cream, chocolate syrup, and ice cream in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into glass, then serve and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 2stripsbacon,diced ¼cuponion,diced 1clovegarlic,minced 8ozground sirloin,(85/15) ¼cupdry bread crumbs 2tbspfresh parsley,minced ½tsppaprika ½tspkosher salt ½tspblack pepper 1egg,beaten ½cupbarbecue sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a broiler pan with nonstick spray. Cook bacon in a skillet for about 4 minutes until starting to crisp. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Pour off drippings from skillet, saving 1 tablespoon. Sauté onion in drippings over medium heat for about 3 minutes until softened....

Ingredients 1½lbsground beef 3tbspbutter,divided 1cupmushroom,sliced 1cupmushrooms,diced 1cupyellow onions,diced 1garlic clove,minced 1tbspworcestershire sauce ¼cupsour cream,plus more for topping 1cupbeef broth 1tbspcornstarch 6brioche buns,toasted ½cupmozzarella cheese,shredded Preparation In a large skillet, add the beef on medium-high heat and cook well, breaking it apart but leaving some chunks about the size of raspberry or small grape. Cook until well browned for 5 to 6 minutes then remove from the pan. Add 1 tablespoon of butter along with the sliced mushrooms and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on medium-high heat until they are browned then remove them from the pan....