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Ingredients 1cupwalnut halves 2cupsall-purpose flour ½tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ¾cupsugar,plus 2 tbsp more 2eggs,large ½cupvegetable oil ½cupfat-free plain Greek yogurt 1cupzucchini,coarsely grated Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9×4½-inch metal loaf pan. Spread the walnut halves on a pie plate and toast them for about 8 minutes, until they are fragrant. Transfer the toasted walnuts to a cutting board and coarsely chop them, then freeze for 5 minutes to cool....

Ingredients 3partsgin ½partabsinthe ½partgrand marnier Cocktail glass Preparation Mix the grin, absinthe, and grand marnier with ice and strain Serve cold in a cocktail glass, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 2 2/3 cups water 1/4 cup butter 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup milk 2 cups Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes 1/2 lb bacon, cut into small pieces 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 oz) Chopped green onion, if desired Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat water, butter and salt to boiling over medium-high heat. Remove from heat....

Ingredients 1whole bass salt ½tbspolive oil 4fingerling potatoes 1small zucchini freshly ground pepper 2scallions 2tbspfresh flat leaf parsley,chopped 1tbspfresh tarragon or dill,chopped 1lemon juice Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Rinse and dry fish, and rub some salt and half of olive oil over it. Peel fingerlings; cut lengthwise into quarters. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise, then into 1½-inch pieces. Toss potatoes and zucchini in rest of oil and season lightly with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1loaffrench bread 3cupschicken,cubed 1cupsBBQ sauce 3cupsmozzarella cheese ¼cupcilantro,chopped 1avocado,diced ranch dressing Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Toss chicken in BBQ sauce (use more or less if desired). Cut the french bread in half length-wise and spread a thin layer of BBQ sauce on each piece of bread. Top with about 1½ cups mozzarella cheese, and add BBQ chicken. Turn to Broil and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly....

Ingredients 2ground beef patties 2burger buns 7ozheavy cream 4cupswhite wine 1red onion,diced 3cupsmushroom 2black figs,sliced salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the red onion, then sauté for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms, then sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt. Add the white wine and cream to deglaze the mushrooms. Let simmer for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3 lbs garnet yams, peeled and cut in ½-inch chunks ½ cup brown sugar 3 tbsp butter, cubed 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon salt, a pinch Preparation Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Place the yams on a baking sheet and bake them in the oven for 45 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Cook the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and forms a syrupy consistency....

Ingredients 1tbspcajun seasoning,or creole seasoning 1lbshrimp,cleaned 3ozAndouille sausage,turkey or chicken, very thinly sliced, fully cooked 8ozzucchini,sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds 1large red bell pepper,seeded, cut into thin strips 1½cupscorn kernels ¼cupfresh Italian parsley leaves,chopped ¼cupfresh basil leaves,chopped ¼cupdry white wine 2tbspolive oil Preparation In a medium bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp, then toss to coat. Place four large 10×18-inch pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil on a flat surface....

Ingredients 1largeegg 3tbspparsley,freshly chopped 1tbsptomato paste 1clovegarlic,minced ¼cupmilk ½tspsalt ½tspfreshly ground black pepper 1lbground chicken ½cuppecorino Romano cheese,grated ¼cupItalian seasoned bread crumbs,(plus 2 tbsp) 1½tbsptomato paste 1½tbspextra virgin olive oil 2tspbalsamic vinegar ¾tspsugar Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the egg, parsley, tomato paste, garlic, milk, salt and pepper. Mix well with a wire whisk, making sure the tomato paste is completely dissolved....

Ingredients 1½lbschicken tenders,tenderloin, or thinly sliced chicken breasts, boneless, skinless 1tspfennel seeds 1tspwhole black peppercorns 1bay leaf 1tspkosher salt ½tbspbrown sugar,packed 1tspChinese 5 spice blend 1zest from orange 3tbsporange juice 2tspsesame oil 1lbfresh green beans,washed and trimmed 1largeorange bell pepper ½largeonion 2tspsoy sauce 4cracks of freshly ground pepper orange zest,for garnish, optional Preparation In a spice grinder, combine the fennel seeds, whole peppercorns, and 1 bay leaf. Run the grinder until the spices are finely ground....

Ingredients ¾cupunsalted butter,cut into pieces 1¼cupsall purpose flour ½cupgranulated sugar ¼cupbrown sugar ¾tspbaking soda ¾tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 2tsppumpkin spice ½tspground cinnamon 2large eggs,lightly beaten, room temperature 1½tspvanilla extract 1cuppumpkin puree 2tbspmilk 1⅓cupsemisweet chocolate chips,divided coarse sugar,optional for sprinkling Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a 12-count muffin tin with paper liners. Set aside. Place butter pieces in a large, microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted. Set aside....

Ingredients 1¼cupsall purpose flour,spooned into measuring cup and leveled off with knife ½tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ½cupunsalted butter,softened 1cupcreamy peanut butter,at room temperature 1cuplight brown sugar,packed 1tspvanilla extract 1largeegg 1cuppeanut butter chips ½cupsalted peanuts,finely chopped Preparation Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar and vanilla on medium speed until well combined....

Ingredients ⅓cupwhole milk 1tbspsugar,plus 1 tsp more, divided ¼ozactive dry yeast 3eggs,large, room temperature, beaten 2tspvanilla extract 2½cupsall purpose flour,plus more for dusting 1½tspkosher salt 2sticksunsalted butter,softened, cut into tbsp, wrappers reserved 6tbspunsalted butter 6tbsppowdered sugar ½cupall purpose flour ½tspbaking powder ⅕tspkosher salt 2dropspink gel food coloring Preparation Add the milk to a microwave-safe liquid measuring cup. Microwave in 10-second intervals until the milk reaches 110 to 115 degrees F....

Ingredients 7slicesbacon 2eggs,beaten ½cupwhite sugar ½tspsalt 1cupmayonnaise ⅓cupapple cider vinegar 3tbspall purpose flour 1½cupsmilk ¾lbdandelion greens,torn Preparation Fry bacon in a large skillet set over medium heat until crisp. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Reserve about 3 tablespoons of the drippings in the skillet. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, salt, mayonnaise, and cider vinegar. Set aside. Heat the bacon grease in the skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 2¼cupswhite sugar ⅔cupcondensed milk,sweetened ¼cupbutter 16large marshmallows 1tspvanilla extract ¾cupwalnuts,chopped 1cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips Preparation Butter a 7×11-inch pan. Set aside. In a 3-quart saucepan, mix together the sugar, condensed milk, butter or margarine, and marshmallows. Cook over low heat and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the vanilla, nuts, and chocolate chips. Stir until the chips are melted. Pour into the prepared pan....

Ingredients 1garlic clove 2½tbspextra-virgin olive oil 3¼tspkosher salt 1lbcalamari,(about 10 small) 3large red bell peppers 2tspsherry vinegar 10fresh mint leaves Preparation Grate the garlic over a large bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 to 3 teaspoons salt. Add the calamari; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or up to 2 hours. Preheat grill to high heat. Lightly coat peppers with olive oil. Grill for about 20 minutes, turning occasionally until evenly charred....

Ingredients 2¼cupgranulated sugar ¼cuplemon juice 2tsplemon zest 8ozbutter,melted 3large eggs,room temperature 3cupall-purpose flour 1tspsalt 1tspbaking soda 1tspbaking powder 2½cupyellow squash 1tbspmilk 1tsplight corn syrup 1¼tsppowdered sugar 1tbsplemon juice Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray. Drain the yellow squash in a colander over the sink. Thoroughly combine the sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and melted butter in a bowl. Beat the eggs in one at a time and continue to beat for 2 to 3 minutes, until the texture is light and fluffy....

Ingredients 2tbspfrank’s red hot original 2oranges juiced 4garlic 3chipotle peppers,from a can 2tbspbrown sugar ¼cupapple cider vinegar 1tbspsalt 1tsppepper 1tbsppaprika 1tspdried oregano ¼tspcinnamon 3lbpork shoulder,boneless, cut into 3-inch cubes corn tortilla,for serving sliced avocado,for garnish radish,for garnish fresh cilantro,for garnish tortilla chip cheddar cheese,shredded diced tomato red onion,chopped fresh scallion,sliced Preparation In a blender, add Frank’s Original Red Hot, orange juice, garlic, chipotle peppers, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, paprika, dried oregano, and cinnamon....

Ingredients 24vanilla wafers,crushed ½cupflour ¼cupbrown sugar,packed ¼cupcold butter 8ozcream cheese,softened 1cupsugar 2eggs 2tbspflour 2tbsplemon zest,divided ¼cuplemon juice,freshly squeezed ¼tspbaking powder Preparation Line a 9×11-inch baking pan with parchment paper over sides of pan. For finer wafer crumbs, place in a food processor or place in a Ziploc bag and crush with a rolling pin. In a bowl, combine wafer crumbs, ½ cup flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture crumbles; press firmly onto bottom of the pan....

Ingredients 3cupsFrench’s French Fried Onions,divided 10¾ozcream of mushroom soup,(2 cans) 1canevaporated milk 2tbspflour ½tspcoarse ground black pepper ½tspgarlic salt 3lbsgreen beans,cut in half 8ozmushrooms,sliced, chopped, optional Preparation Mix 1 cup of the fried onions, mushroom soup, evaporated milk, flour, black pepper, and garlic salt in a measuring cup with a whisk. Add the green beans and mushrooms to the slow cooker, then add the sauce mixture and toss well. Cover and cook on High for 2 hours....