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Ingredients 10ozpretzel rods,(1 package) 12ozchocolate,milk or dark 6ozchocolate candy melts,white or milk 14ozcaramel squares,unwrapped 1tbsplight cream Preparation Line a large sheet or pan with parchment paper. Combine the caramel squares and light cream in a medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave the mixture for about 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. Pour the caramel mixture into a tall glass measuring cup or mug. Dip each pretzel rod ⅔ of the way to cover in caramel....

Ingredients ½cupbutter,softened 1cupwhite sugar 2eggs ½cuppeanut butter 2Bananas,ripe 2cupsall purpose flour 1tspbaking soda ½cupdark chocolate chip Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease or add liners to a muffin tin. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs, then stir in peanut butter, bananas, flour and baking soda until blended. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour into prepared tins. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean....

Ingredients 2 lb frozen calamari rings, thawed 4 cup milk 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tbsp Italian Seasoning 1 cup pineapple chunks salt and pepper, to taste vegetable oil , for frying ½ lemon, cut into wedges 2 tbsp marinara sauce 2 tbsp ranch dressing fresh parsley leaves, chopped, for garnish Preparation Combine the milk, pineapple chunks, and thawed calamari rings in a bowl. This will prevent it from becoming tough and chewy....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1smallwhite oniondiced 1jalapeñocored and chopped 4clovesgarlicminced ¼cupall-purpose flour 3cupschicken stock 4cupschickenshredded, cooked 4ozgreen chileschopped 30ozGreat Northern beans ½cupwhole-kernel cornoptional 1tbspcumin 2cupsmilkwarmed Kosher saltto taste black pepperto taste Preparation Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion and jalapeño, and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant....

Ingredients olive oil spray 1tbspolive oil ½medium onion,diced ⅓cupbell pepper,chopped 2clovesgarlic,crushed 1medium tomato,diced 6ozturkey kielbas,diced 2cupsbaby spinach 5large whole eggs,beaten 4large egg whites ⅓cupfat free milk,or milk of choice ⅓cupall purpose flour ½tspsalt ⅛tspblack pepper 3ozcheddar cheese,shredded *For gluten free use GF all purpose flour. Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a nonstick muffin pan with olive oil spray. Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 2lbspotatoes,Russet, Yukon Gold, Dutch Creams, Creme Gold, Creme Royale 1tspsalt ½cuphot milk,or more ⅓cupunsalted butter,softened, close to room temp is best 8clovesfresh garlic,finely chopped ¼cupsour cream,reduced fat ¼cupparmesan cheese,fresh shredded, optional salt and pepper,to taste 1tbspparsley,freshly chopped, optional to garnish Preparation Peel and cut potatoes into quarters lengthwise. Remove any spots, lumps or knots. Place potatoes in a large pot (6-quart) and cover with cold, salted water by an inch....

Ingredients 2cupsgraham cracker crumbs,(16 full crackers) ½cupunsalted butter,melted 1cupsemisweet chocolate chips ½cuppecans,chopped 1½cupscoconut,shredded 14ozsweetened condensed milk Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with baking spray. Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl, then mix until the graham cracker crumbs are moistened. Press the crust gently into the baking pan, then layer on the chocolate chips, pecans and coconut. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the layers, then bake for 30 minutes....

Ingredients ⅓water ⅓cupsugar 4ozblanco tequila 1½ozsimple syrup,(1:1) chilled 1½ozCampari 1½ozfresh lime juice 1½ozfresh grapefruit juice 3cupsice lime wedge,plus 2 tbsp kosher salt, for rimming the glass Preparation To make the simple syrup, mix warm water and sugar in a small mason jar. Seal well and shake until completely dissolved. Refrigerate until well chilled, and up to 1 week. Combine tequila, chilled simple syrup, Campari, lime juice, and grapefruit juice in a resealable container....

Ingredients ¼cupbutter,softened ¼cuphoney 3tbspbrown sugar 1egg yolk 1½cupsall purpose flour ½tspbaking soda ½tspgingerbread spice mix 1pinchsalt ½cupNutella® hazelnut spread 3tbspconfectioners’ sugar 1tbsplemon juice Preparation In a bowl, mix together the butter, honey and brown sugar. Mix in the egg yolk. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, gingerbread spice mix and salt. Add to the butter mixture and knead for 1 minute. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour....

Ingredients 1½lbsground chicken 1tbspvegetable oil ½yellow onion,cut into ½-inch pieces ½green bell pepper,cut into ½-inch pieces ½red bell pepper,cut into ½-inch pieces 1cuppineapple,diced ½cupsugar ¼cupbrown sugar ½cupapple cider vinegar ⅓cupketchup 4tspreduced sodium soy sauce 2clovesgarlic,minced Preparation To make the sauce, whisk together the sugar, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and garlic into a small bowl. Set aside. To a large pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon oil and ground chicken....

Ingredients 10egg yolks 4cupswhole milk ¾cupsugar 1½cupsheavy cream 1cinnamon stick 3whole cloves 1cuprum 2tspvanilla Preparation Prepare an ice bath big enough to put at the bottom of the saucepan. Whisk the egg yolks until light in color and slightly foamy. Combine the milk, sugar, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until hot, but not boiling. Scoop about 2 cups of the hot milk mixture into the eggs, a little bit at a time, whisking after each addition....

Ingredients 4 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp tahini 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and roughly chopped, or 10 oz frozen avocado chunks ¼ cup cilantro, chopped 3 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, chopped ¼ tsp cayenne pepper salt and ground black pepper, to taste ¼ tsp paprika, per serving Preparation In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients and puree until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1tbspvegetable oil 1large onion,diced 2clovesgarlic,minced ginger,peeled and grated, (2½ cm) piece 1jalapeño or green chile,seeded and sliced 2tbspgaram masala 1tspturmeric 1tspsalt 1tspblack pepper 2cupsfresh tomato,diced 15ozchickpeas,(2 cans) drained and rinsed ½cupwater ½lemon,juiced ¼cupfresh cilantro,chopped Preparation Heat olive oil in a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until onion becomes translucent and begins to brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and jalapeño....

Ingredients 1cuplong grain white rice,or jasmine, un-rinsed 1¼cupswater 2tspolive oil 1tspkosher salt ½lime,juiced ¼cupfresh chopped cilantro Preparation Add the rice, water, 1 teaspoon of the oil and salt to the pressure cooker pot and stir. Cover and cook on High Pressure for 3 minutes. When the timer beeps, use Natural pressure release for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes do a quick pressure release and fluff rice with a fork. In a medium bowl, combine chopped cilantro, lime juice, and remaining oil....

Ingredients 1lbpork sausage,mild ½cupyellow onion,diced ¼cupfresh tomatoes,diced 1tbspgreen chilies,diced, canned 10flour tortillas,6-inch 9eggs 6ozAmerican cheese,(12 slices) ½cupsalsa,for serving Preparation Crumble and fry pork sausage, stir and separate meat so it will fry in small little pieces. Remove from heat drain excess grease. Place drained sausage on the frying pan. Add the onion, green chilies, and tomatoes. Heat on medium heat just until sausage and vegetables are heated through, stir frequently....

Ingredients 2cupswhole wheat flour 2tspbaking soda 3cupsalmond milk 1scoopprotein powder 2eggs fresh fruit,for topping Preparation In a large mixing bowl combine whole wheat flour, baking soda, almond milk, scoop protein powder, and eggs. Mix until incorporated. Put about ¼ cup batter in the center of hot waffle iron and cook the waffles until waffle iron is ready and golden brown. Top with desired topping and fresh fruit Related Video

Ingredients 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 1whole small onion,diced 2celery stalks,finely diced 2garlic cloves,minced 1bunchfresh basil,large, washed, half of the leaves minced and half left whole 28ozwhole tomato,(2 cans), canned, peeled salt,to taste 1lbdried spaghetti ½cupparmigiano reggiano cheese,freshly grated 1cupcarrots,diced Preparation Dice the carrots, onion, and celery. Thinly slice half of the basil leaves. Set aside. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic....

Ingredients 1 lb lasagna noodles 2 tbsp olive oil 2 lb ricotta cheese 1 lb mozzarella cheese, grated or diced small 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 32 oz pasta sauce Preparation Preheat over to 350 degrees. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling salted water until almost done. Rinse in cold water, then toss with olive oil to keep from sticking. Cut each noodle into 3 equal pieces....

Ingredients 1tbspextra virgin olive oil 1large egg 3ozbaby spinach,(3½ cups whole and 1½ cups chopped) 3scallions,white and green parts, finely sliced 3garlic cloves,minced 1¼lbsground turkey 1¼lbsItalian turkey sausage,removed from the casings 1cupmozzarella ⅓cupparmigiano reggiano,grated, plus more for serving ½cupItalian seasoned bread crumbs 24ozmarinara sauce,(1 jar) Preparation Preheat the broiler and set an oven rack on the second-highest rack. Line a baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil and grease with the olive oil....

Ingredients 1cupbutter,unsalted, softened ¾cupbrown sugar ¼cupgranulated sugar 3⅖ozwhite chocolate instant pudding mix,(1 package) 2large eggs 1tspvanilla extract 2¼cupsflour 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 2cupswhite chocolate M&M’s Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and prepare the baking sheets by lining with parchment paper. In a large bowl mix together the flour, baking soda, salt, and white chocolate pudding mix. Set aside. In a mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar....