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Ingredients 2lbsgreen beans 1½tspDijon mustard 2tbspred wine vinegar ¼cupextra-virgin olive oil 1tbspextra-virgin olive oil kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1tbsptarragon,chopped 1tbspchives,snipped ½tspthyme leaves,chopped ½lbcherry tomatoes Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until they are crisp-tender. Drain and rinse the green beans under cold water until they are chilled; pat the green beans dry. In a large bowl, whisk the mustard with the vinegar....

Ingredients kale,1 bunch 2tbspolive oil 4garlic cloves,minced Preparation Tear the kale leaves into bite-size pieces from the thick stems; discard the stems. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil until softened for about 2 minutes. Add the kale and continue cooking and stirring until the kale is bright green and wilted for about 5 minutes more. Related Video

Ingredients 8 oz. spaghetti 1 jar spaghetti sauce 1 pkg. mild Italian sausage 1 pkg. mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 green pepper , diced 1 medium onion , diced 2 tsp. oregano Preparation Brown sausage and drain off grease. Sauté green pepper and onion, mix into sausage, add oregano and spaghetti sauce, and set aside. Cook spaghetti noodles 2 minutes less than package directions say then drain water off spaghetti. Pour noodles into sauce/sausage mixture and add 1 C....

Ingredients ¾ cup unsweetened coconut, desiccated ¾ cup coconut flour 1 tbsp creole seasoning 1 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp garlic powder 2 tsp erythritol sweetener, powdered 2 eggs 2 lb jumbo shrimp, (about 36 shrimp) peeled oil, for frying ½ cup real mayonnaise 2 tbsp sriracha hot sauce 2 tsp lime juice 1 tsp worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp erythritol sweetener, granulated Preparation Combine the coconut, coconut flour, Creole seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and sweetener in a medium sized bowl....

Ingredients 1½cupsgranulated sugar ⅔cupevaporated milk,not fat free 2tbspbutter ¼tspsalt,(heaping) 1tspvanilla extract 1½cupsbittersweet chocolate chips,or semi sweet 2cupsmini marshmallows ½cuppecans,chopped, optional Preparation Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with aluminum foil (no buttering necessary) leaving a 2-inch overhang of foil on 2 sides. Set aside. In a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan, combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt. Bring mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Allow to boil for 4 minutes, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 2 ⅓cupsall-purpose flour,plus 1½ tbsp ½cupcocoa powder,plus 3 tbsp 1tbspbaking powder ½tspsalt 1cupunsalted butter,softened 1⅓cupswhite sugar 4eggs 2tspvanilla extract 1cupmilk,plus 1½ tbsp ¼cupcherry jam 3cupschocolate buttercream frosting 14ozMarzipan 5dropsred food coloring,or as needed 1tbspconfectioners’ sugar,or as needed Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch square cake pans. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Beat butter and white sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixer for about 4 minutes or until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1½cupsbaby spinach leaves 1cupcarrots,shredded ½cupbeet,raw, sliced ½pear,cored and chopped ½cupmilk ½banana,sliced ¼cupcottage cheese ¼cupwalnut,halves ¼cupalmonds,whole 2tbspGreek yogurt 1tbsphoney ½tspcinnamon,ground Preparation Blend the spinach, carrots, beet, pear, milk, banana, cottage cheese, walnuts, almonds, yogurt, honey, and cinnamon together in a blender until smooth. Related Video

Ingredients 1cuppopcorn kernals,unpopped ½cupbutter 1cansweetened condensed milk ¼cupcream 1cupgranulated sugar ⅛tspsalt 1tbsporange,zest 4cupsminiature marshmallows 1tsporange,extract Preparation Pop popcorn into two very large mixing bowls set aside. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sweetened condensed milk, cream, sugar, salt, and orange zest. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Boil mixture for one and a half minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add in marshmallows and stir until melted....

Ingredients 2cupsall-purpose flour ½tspbaking powder ¾cuppecan,halves 2tbspconfectioners’ sugar tspsalt tspground cinnamon ½cupcold unsalted butter ¼cupgranulated sugar 1tsppure vanilla extract 1largeegg ½cupcherry jam Preparation Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl; set aside. Pulse pecans, confectioners’ sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a food processor until finely ground (but not wet); transfer to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add butter and granulated sugar; mix on medium speed until fluffy....

Ingredients 1lbfrozen pizza dough 3tbspextra-virgin olive oil ¼tsprosemary,chopped 4ozpancetta,thinly sliced 2tbspfresh lemon juice 4eggs 2tbspparmigiano reggiano cheese,(parmesan cheese) freshly grated salt and freshly ground pepper 2bunchesarugula,(½ lb) Preparation Set a pizza stone on the bottom of the oven and preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. On a lightly floured work surface, stretch, and roll the pizza dough into a 14-inch round. Transfer the dough to a floured pizza peel, shaking it to make sure it doesn’t stick....

Ingredients ½large lemon 4tspolive oil ¼tspkosher salt black pepper 3ozavocado ½cupcooked lentils ½cupcooked quinoa ½cupgrape tomatoes,halved 2cupsbaby arugula 2large eggs,hard boiled Preparation Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and divide into 2 pint-sized mason jars. In this order, layer the avocado, lentils, quinoa, tomatoes, arugula, and egg dividing equally. Close the jar and refrigerate for up to 2 days. To eat, shake well and pour onto a plate and eat!...

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 6 oz) 3 eggs, beaten 1 block (10 oz) extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 2 1/4 cups milk Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In Dutch oven or 3-quart saucepan, cook and drain macaroni as directed on package. In 9-inch square baking dish, mix cooked macaroni, beaten eggs and shredded cheese. Add milk, salt and pepper; mix well. Bake 45 minutes....

Ingredients 1lbraw jumbo shrimp,peeled, tails left on 1tbspolive oil ½tsppaprika ½tspchili powder ¼tspground cumin 4roma tomatoes ½large onion ½headgarlic 1jalapeno pepper 1tbsplime juice 1tspsalt ¼cupfresh cilantro,chopped Preparation Combine shrimp, olive oil, paprika, chili powder, and cumin in a large bowl. Gently stir until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the salsa. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeno for 4 minutes....

Ingredients 1½cupsall purpose flour,spoon & leveled ½cupyellow cornmeal 1tspbaking powder 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ½cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 1cupbrown sugar,light or dark, packed 2large eggs,at room temperature 1tsppure vanilla extract ⅔cupbuttermilk,at room temperature 1peach,peeled and chopped 1cupfresh or frozen blackberries,do not thaw coarse sugar,for topping, optional ¼cupunsalted butter 1½cupsconfectioner’s sugar 3tbspmilk ¼tsppure vanilla extract ⅛tspsalt Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 10- to 2-inch oven-safe skillet....

Ingredients 1poblano pepper 2tspextra virgin olive oil 1yellow onion,medium, chopped 1garlic clove,large, minced ½tspsalt ½tspcumin,ground ½tspchili powder ¼tspcinnamon nutmeg ½tspsmoked hot paprika ¼tspcayenne pepper 15oztomato sauce,can ¼cupwater,optional, to thin out the sauce 2red peppers,small, roasted, diced, jarred or fresh 4portobello mushrooms,large, stemmed, gills scraped out, and diced into thin one-inch strips ½red onion,diced extra-virgin olive oil 8eggs ¼cupmilk ½cupfeta cheese,or queso fresco 8whole wheat tortillas,small sour cream Cilantro,or chopped arugula...

Ingredients ¼ cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cup self-rising flour ¾ cup cocoa powder 1 cup peanut butter chips 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup nuts, as desired Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat well. Sift together flour and cocoa. Gradually add to the butter mixture and beat until well blended....

Ingredients 16 oz tomato salsa, pureed ½ cup chicken broth, or vegetable broth 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1½ cups chicken breasts, skinless and boneless, roasted or poached, diced 1½ cups potatoes, roasted and diced 8 flour tortillas, or corn tortillas, small 1½ cups cheddar cheese, grated and divided cooking spray 2 oz potato chips, per serving Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a baking casserole of your choice....

Ingredients 1 lb white beans 8 cups water 2 cups ham, diced 1 cup onion, diced 1 cup celery, chopped 2 tbsp parsley, chopped 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 bay leaf Preparation Put all ingredients together in a crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or until beans are tender. Serve when ready. Related Video

Ingredients 32ozshredded hash browns,thawed ½cupunsalted butter,melted 10.75ozcream of chicken soup 2cupssour cream ½yellow onion,chopped 2cupscheddar cheese,shredded 1½tspkosher salt ½tspcoarse ground black pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Mix hash browns, melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onions, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Spread evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Cook for 45 minutes until the top is melted and browned....

Ingredients 1 lb chicken breasts boneless and skinless, butterflied 5 oz brie cheese , cut into 6 long slices 3 oz red onion, minced 1 large garlic clove, minced 5 tbsp vegetable oil, divided 6 oz spinach, chopped ½ cup cranberries, dried ½ tsp thyme, dried Salt, to taste Ground black pepper, to taste 4 oz steamed vegetables chopped parsley Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat up a skillet with 2 tablespoons of oil....