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Ingredients 4cupscream cheese,softened ½cupsun-dried tomatoes,chopped ½cupred bell peppers,or capsicum, diced ¼cupdill pickles,finely diced ¼cupchives,chopped ¼cupparsley,chopped 1tbsponion powder 2tspgarlic powder salt,to taste, if desired 1½cupsolives,pitted, mixed, like a variety of black, green and Kalamata olives, dried with paper towel ½cupsun-dried tomatoes,chopped, dried with paper towel rosemary leaves,or sprigs Ritz,or wafer crackers or pretzels, for serving salami slices,for serving prosciutto slices,for serving Preparation In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, red bell peppers, dill pickles, chives, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt....

Ingredients 4 burger buns 1½ lbs ground beef 8 slices American cheese 11⁄3 cup lettuce, shredded 2 white onion, sliced 8 slices dill pickle 1 pinch salt and pepper bacon, cooked ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 tsp french dressing 1 tsp white vinegar ½ tsp granulated sugar 1½ tsp sweet pickle relish Preparation Cut a couple of slices of white onion and set to aside. Preheat the gas grill on high heat....

Ingredients 1cupflour,plain or all-purpose 2tbspwhite granulated sugar ¼tspsalt 1tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda 2tbspcanola oil 1large egg 2tsppure vanilla extract ½cupmilk ⅓cupNutella,melted 1tbspunsalted butter,melted ⅓cupwhite granulated sugar 2tspground cinnamon Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 24-count mini muffin tray with cooking oil spray, and wipe over excess with a paper towel. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together....

Ingredients 1lbdry macaroni noodles,or similar 1lblean ground beef 2garlic cloves,minced 1cuponion,diced 1cupgreen pepper,diced 28ozcrushed tomatoes,(1 can) ½cuptomato sauce 4tbsptomato paste ½tspdry basil salt and pepper,to taste 3cupscheddar cheese,shredded, divided ¼cupparmesan cheese,freshly shredded 3tbspfresh parsley,chopped, divided Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cook the noodles for ¾ of the time according to package. Drain and rinse under cold water. Meanwhile, brown the beef, garlic, and onion in a frying pan....

Ingredients 6ozbacon,browned, chopped ¼cuppine nuts,toasted, or sunflower seeds 1lbbroccoli crowns,(2 medium heads) cut into small florets ½English cucumber,sliced 1½cupsred grapes,seedless, halved ¼cupred onion,finely chopped ½cupmayonnaise 2tbsplemon juice,or added to taste 1tbspgranulated sugar ¼tspsalt,or to taste ¼tspblack pepper Preparation Brown bacon in a skillet then remove to a plate using a slotted spoon. In a separate, dry skillet, toast pine nuts over medium heat until golden and fragrant, tossing often (3 minutes), then transfer to a plate....

Ingredients 4 cups water 3 oz piloncillo, panela or ⅓ cup dark brown sugar ½ Mexican cinnamon stick 4 tbsp ground coffee Preparation In a medium saucepan, place the water, cinnamon, and Piloncillo. Turn the heat and simmer for about 7 minutes until the piloncillo is dissolved. When the water starts boiling, add the coffee, turn the heat off and stir. Cover the pot and let steep for 5 minutes. Pour through a strainer to serve....

Ingredients ½lbground beef,extra-lean 1egg,lightly beaten 2tbspItalian-seasoned breadcrumbs 1tbspParmesan Cheese,grated, add more for topping 2tbspfresh basil leaves,shredded 1tbspItalian flat leaf parsley,chopped 2green onions,sliced 5¾cupschicken broth 2cupsescarole,finely sliced, or spinach 1lemon,zested ½cuporzo ,(rice-shaped pasta), uncooked Preparation Mix together the meat, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil, parsley, and green onions. Shape into ¾- inch balls. Pour broth into a large saucepan over high heat. When boiling, drop in meatballs. Stir in escarole, lemon zest, and orzo....

Ingredients 4 eggs, beaten salt and pepper, to taste ⅛ cup spinach, chopped ¼ cup tomato, chopped shredded cheese, as desired ⅓ cup chicken, shredded (fried, grilled, or roasted) 1 tbsp butter Preparation In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs. In a small bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheese, chopped spinach, and tomatoes. In a non-stick round iron skillet over high heat, add the butter. Let it melt and coat the entire pan completely before adding your eggs....

Ingredients 8 oz chicken breast 1 tsp olive oil or vegetable oil 1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil ¼ cup red bell peppers, minced ¼ cup green onions, minced ½ cup frozen corn ½ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained ¼ cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained 2 tsp pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped 1 tsp taco seasoning ¾ cup monterey jack cheese, shredded 8 7-inch flour tortillas ¼ cup fresh avocados, mashed...

Ingredients ¾cupmilk 2tbspwhite vinegar 1cupall purpose flour 2tbspwhite sugar 1tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 1egg 2tbspbutter,melted 1½tspground cinnamon,or as desired 1tspvanilla extract cooking spray Preparation Stir milk and vinegar together in a bowl; set aside to ‘sour’ for about 5 minutes. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Whisk egg and butter into sour milk. Pour flour mixture into milk mixture and whisk until batter is smooth....

Ingredients 4medium sweet potatoes,7 oz each ½tbspunsalted butter,melted ½tbspolive oil ¼tspkosher salt freshly ground black pepper,to taste ½ozparmesan cheese,freshly grated 1tbspfresh oregano,chopped 1tbspfresh Italian parsley,chopped 1tspfresh thyme,chopped 2tbspbalsamic glaze,used Delallo Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. With a large, sharp knife, make ¼-inch slices down the length of each potato, cutting only ¾ of the way through. In a small bowl, combine the butter and olive oil. Place the potatoes in a medium mixing bowl....

Ingredients 3cupsbutternut squash,peeled, cubed 2carrots,peeled, cut 1-inch pieces 1large parsnip,peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces 1small sweet potato,peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces 1small red onion,cut into 1-inch wedges 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 2tspfresh rosemary,minced ½tspsea salt ¼tspfresh ground black pepper 4chicken breast,skinless boneless, halves ¼tspsalt 1pinchground black pepper,to taste 1tbspextra virgin olive oil ½cupchicken broth,low sodium ¼cupwhite wine 2tbsphoney 2tbspwhole grain mustard Preparation Place an 11×17-inch baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 lb bulk mild Italian sausage 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cartons (32 oz each) Progresso™ chicken broth 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated fresh cheese tortellini 1 bag (5 oz) baby spinach Preparation In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook sausage, onion, carrots and garlic over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in broth; heat to boiling over medium-high heat....

Ingredients ¼cupbutter 1tbspgarlic,minced ¼cuplemon juice 1tbsplemon zest 1tbspblack pepper,course Preparation In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add lemon juice, lemon zest and black pepper. Reduce to a simmer for 3 minutes. Use as desired and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter,plus another 2 tablespoons for the pan 2large eggs,at room temperature ½cupgranulated sugar 2tsplemon zest 1tsppure vanilla extract 1cupall purpose flour,sifted, spoon & leveled ½tspbaking powder ⅛tspsalt confectioners’ sugar,for sprinkling on top Madeleine pan pastry brush Preparation Melt the butter and set aside to slightly cool as you prepare the rest of the batter. Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the eggs and sugar together at high speed for at least 8 minutes....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour,plus extra for rolling ½cupalmond flour,or finely ground blanched almonds 16tbspunsalted butter,(2 sticks), very cold, cut into ½-inch cubes 1tspsalt 3tspheaping brown sugar 6tbspnonfat milk,very cold 1tbspheavy cream 1largeegg yolk ½cupsugar,white granulated ¼cuplight brown sugar,packed ¼tspsalt 1tspground cinnamon ¼tspground ginger 5lbsmixed apples,(Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Fuji, Jonagold, pippin, Braeburn, Cortland, McIntosh), peeled and cut into ¼-inch slices 1tbspof lemon juice ½tspgrated lemon zest 2tbspunsalted butter Preparation In a food processor, combine flour, almonds, salt and brown sugar, pulse to mix....

Ingredients 2tspinstant dashi powder 4cupswater 2tspfresh ginger,finely grated ¼lbshiitake mushrooms ½cupedamame,shelled 1pkgfirm silken tofu 8water chestnuts 1bagbaby spinach 2tbspsoy sauce,low sodium 2tbspmirin 1tsplemon juice,fresh 1scallion 4tspbonito flakes Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the dashi and water to a simmer. Add the grated ginger, sliced shiitake, edamame, tofu, and water chestnuts and simmer over moderate heat for 5 minutes Add the spinach, soy sauce, mirin, and lemon juice and stir just until the spinach is wilted....

Ingredients 24oreo cookies,crushed to fine crumbs 6tbspunsalted butter,melted 1cupsemisweet chocolate chips 24ozcream cheese,softened 1cupsugar 3tbspflour 3large eggs ½cupsour cream 2tspvanilla extract Preparation Mix the Oreo cookies and butter in a medium bowl then press the crumb mixture into a 9-inch springform pan up the sides 1-inch high and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second increments for 1½ minutes, stirring each time in between until completely smooth....

Ingredients 2ptstrawberry,tops removed 1gelatin,sheet, silver 2tbspgranulated sugar 2tbspglucose ⅛tspkosher salt,divided tspcitric acid ¾cupcream cheese 1¾cupscreamy peanut butter 1½cupspowdered sugar 18gkosher salt 2½cupsheavy cream ¼tspvanilla extract nonstick cooking spray,for greasing 12cinnamon raisin bread,slices Preparation To make the sorbet, place the strawberries in a blender and puree until smooth. Strain the strawberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl and discard the pips. Bloom the gelatin sheet by soaking it in a small bowl of cold water until softened, for about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 5cupsrhubarb,chopped 1cuppeach,chopped 1½cupswhite sugar,or to taste ¼cupall-purpose flour,plus 1½ cups 1cupbrown sugar 1cupquick oats ¾cupbutter Preparation Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Mix the rhubarb, peach, white sugar, and ¼ cup of flour together in a large bowl until evenly combined. Pour into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Stir the brown sugar, quick oats, and 1½ cups of flour together in a separate bowl....