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Ingredients 5lbspork shoulder butt roast 3tbspbrown sugar 3tspsalt 1tsppaprika ½tsppepper 2tspred pepper flakes,crushed 1tspgarlic powder 1tspground mustard 1tspcayenne pepper 1largeonion,quartered ¾cupcider vinegar 1tbspworcestershire sauce 1tbspsugar Preparation In a small bowl mix together brown sugar, salt, paprika, pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, ground mustard and cayenne pepper. Rub all over pork, Add pork to the slow cooker. Add the onions along the sides. Add cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and sugar....

Ingredients 1lbrump roast 2tbspvegetable oil 1onion,chopped 2clovesgarlic,minced 14ozbeef broth,(1 can) 14oztomatoes,(1 can) stewed 4cupswater 16ozmixed vegetables,(1 package) frozen, thawed 4mushrooms,sliced 2celery stalks,chopped ½tsporegano,dried ½tspthyme,dried ½tspbasil,dried ½tspparsley,dried ¼tspcayenne pepper,ground 6ozrotelle pasta Preparation Trim fat from roast and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place meat in a large pot over medium heat with oil, onion, and garlic and cook, stirring, until meat is browned and onion is tender. Pour in broth, tomatoes, and water....

Ingredients 10 oz strawberries, fresh ½ cup granulated sugar 5 cups boiling water 5 green tea bags, or black tea 12 oz lemonade concentrate, or 1 can 4 cups sparkling water, or seltzer Ice, as needed Preparation Place the strawberries in a bowl with the sugar. Mix to coat it evenly then set aside. Steep the tea bags with the boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let it cool....

Ingredients 2 tbsp instant coffee 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp hot water chilled milk of your choice Coffee or cocoa powder Preparation Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture until it starts to turn frothy, about a minute. Continue beating until it starts to thicken, about 6 minutes. You should see that it starts to have a “body” to the thickening mixture, about 8 minutes....

Ingredients 1partstrawberry liqueur 1partdark rum Preparation Build in the glass with no ice. Light the rum with a lighter or match. Extinguish by placing an empty shot glass over the shot. Always extinguish the flame before consuming. Related Video

Ingredients ¾cupblueberries 1cupcrushed ice 6ozWeight Watchers Blueberry Nonfat Yogurt Preparation Put the blueberries, crushed ice, and yogurt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve with a straw, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1¾cupscake flour,spoon & leveled ¾tspbaking powder ¼tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt ½cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 1cupgranulated sugar,(200 g) 3large egg whites,at room temperature ½cupfull-fat sour cream,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract ½cupwhole milk,at room temperature ½cuprainbow sprinkles 1½cupsunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 6cupsconfectioners’ sugar ⅓cupheavy cream,or whole milk 2tspvanilla extract ⅛tspsalt Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease three 6-inch cake pans, line with parchment paper, then grease the parchment paper....

Ingredients 1¼lbscauliflower,(1 large),core removed, cut into florets 1cupwater ½tspsalt 2tbspbutter 4tbspsour cream chives, green onions, and/or parsley,chopped, for garnish salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Place 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Add ½ teaspoon of salt. Add the cauliflower florets. Bring to a boil on high heat. Lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and let the cauliflower cook for 10 to 14 minutes, until very tender. While the cauliflower is cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan (easier to use a stainless steel pan so the browning is visible) on medium heat....

Ingredients 2 large white chicken breasts, about 2 lbs, skinned, halved lengthwise ½ cup whole almonds, blanched 19 oz chicken broth, about 3¾ cup 2 tbsp cooking oil ½ cup carrots, diced ½ cup celery, bias sliced 3 green onions, bias sliced to 1 inch strips 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, or 8¼ oz can pineapple tidbits, drained 1 tbsp soy sauce Preparation Cut chicken into ¾ inch pieces; set aside....

Ingredients 4salmon fillets,skinless salt and pepper,to season 2tbsplemon juice 2tbspolive oil,divided 1tbspunsalted butter 4ozcream cheese,at room temperature 4ozfrozen spinach,thawed ¼cupparmesan cheese,finely grated 2tspgarlic,minced salt and pepper,to taste 1tbspunsalted butter 1tbspgarlic,minced 1tbsplemon juice Preparation Place each salmon fillet on a flat surface. Season both sides with salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and lemon juice. Cut a slit or pocket about ¾ quarter of the way through, being careful not to cut all the way....

Ingredients 3Granny Smith apples,peeled, cored and cut into wedges ¾cupmilk 1cupflour 1egg 1tspbaking powder ½cupgranulated sugar,plus 2 tbsp, divided 1tbspcinnamon oil,for frying 1cupcaramel sauce,or caramel dip mint sprigs,optional for garnish Preparation In a medium bowl, mix together the milk, flour, egg, baking power and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Stir until smooth. Place the remaining sugar and cinnamon on a plate; stir to combine. Heat 1 inch of oil in a pot to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil,divided ½medium onion,chopped 3garlic cloves,chopped ¼cupfresh parsley,chopped 1tbspdijon mustard 1pinchsalt and ground black pepper,to taste 1lbpork tenderloin 8ozdeli ham 1cupGruyere cheese,grated Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat ½ tablespoon oil an oven-proof pan large enough to fit the tenderloin over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, then sauté for about 5 minutes until just starting to brown. Remove from heat and stir in parsley and mustard....

Ingredients 2tbsp.cooking oil 1lbboneless skinless chicken thighs,cut into ¼ inch strips 1¼tspsalt ½tspfresh ground black pepper 10ozspinach,prewashed 2clovesgarlic ½lbmushrooms ½tsporange zest,grated 1tbsporange juice ¼cuplow sodium chicken broth,canned, or homemade stock ¼cupheavy cream ½lbfettuccine Preparation In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat Season the chicken with ¼ teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until just cooked through....

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter 1tbspcooking oil 1⅛cupsuperfine sugar 2largeeggs 2tsppure vanilla extract ½cupall purpose flour ½cupunsweetened cocoa powder ¼tspsalt Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking oil spray. Line with parchment paper and set aside. Combine hot melted butter, oil, and sugar together in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk well for about a minute. Add the eggs and vanilla; beat until lighter in colour....

Ingredients 2 lb ground beef 1 cup ketchup 1 cup bread crumbs 2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp steak seasoning, or to taste salt and pepper , to taste 4 tsp vegetable oil 2 onions, large, cut into chunks 2 cups ketchup 1 cup water, or as needed 2 tbsp unsalted butter Preparation Mix the ground beef, 1 cup ketchup, bread crumbs, onion powder, steak seasoning, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl....

Ingredients 12ozcrescent rolls,refrigerated 16slicesham 4slicescheese,cut in half butter spray,optional parmesan cheese,grated, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the triangles on a foil-lined cookie sheet. Add 2 slices of ham to each triangle along with 1 piece of cheese. Roll up and place seam-side down on sheet. Repeat for all crescent rolls. Spray the tops of the roll-ups with butter spray before baking. Bake for 11 to 12 minutes....

Ingredients 4ozpancetta,or center cut bacon, chopped 1tbspunsalted butter 1large white onion,minced 2celery stalks,about ¾ cup, minced 2carrots,about ¾ cup, minced 2lbground beef,lean ¼cupdry white wine,like Pinot Grigio 28ozcrushed tomatoes,(2 cans), such as Tuttorosso 3bay leaves ½tspkosher salt and fresh black pepper,to taste ½cuphalf & half cream ¼cupfresh parsley,chopped Preparation Press sauté on the Instant Pot, then sauté the pancetta over low heat for about 4 to 5 minutes until the fat melts....

Ingredients 2½cupsall purpose flour 2tspbaking powder 1tspbaking soda 1tspsalt 4tbspunsalted butter,cut into ½-inch chunks 2cupscheddar cheese,grated 1¼cupslow fat buttermilk 1large egg Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Toss in the cold butter. Using a pastry cutter or two butter knives, “cut” the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture is crumbly, with some pea-size clumps of butter within....

Ingredients 4slicesbacon,center cut 24ozcauliflower florets 3clovesgarlic,crushed ⅓cup1% buttermilk 1tbspbutter,whipped ¾tspkosher salt fresh black pepper,to taste 2tbspfresh chives,minced, divided ¼cupreduced fat cheddar,shredded Preparation Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp; set aside on a paper towel then crumble. Fill a large pot with water, bring to a boil and add cauliflower and garlic. Boil for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the cauliflower is soft. Drain, and return to the pot....

Ingredients 8 oz mochiko, sweet rice flour ½ lb poi ⅔ cup sugar ¼ cup water, (or coconut milk) 5 cups oil, for deep frying Preparation Heat cooking oil over medium-high heat to about 375 degrees F. Combine poi, sugar, mochiko flour, and water. Mix until well combined. Using a small cookie scoop, place one tablespoon of dough into the hot oil. Fry for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown....