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Ingredients ½cupcoconut oilmelted or room temperature butter ½cuppumpkin puree ½cupfine cane sugar 1tspvanilla 1½tspcinnamonground 1tspgingerground ¼tspallspiceground ½tspsalt 1cupraw pecansslightly heaping, or raw pecan pieces 2cupspastry flourwhole wheat or regular whole wheat flour ½cuppowdered sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Lightly toast the pecans in a skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until they are nice and fragrant. Remove from heat. Finely chop pecans using a food processor or a chef’s knife on a chopping board....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup raisins Preparation Heat oven to 375°. Grease cookie sheet with shortening....

Ingredients 1cupall purpose flour ½cupold fashioned or instant oats ½cupbrown sugar,packed ½cupbutter or margarine,softened ¾cupgranulated sugar 15ozpumpkin,(1 can) 12fl ozevaporated milk,(1 can) 2large eggs 2¼tsppumpkin pie spice ½cuppecans,chopped ¼cupbrown sugar,packed whipped cream Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees, line a 9×13-inch pan with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar and butter in small mixer bowl. Beat at low speed until mixture is combined and crumbly....

Ingredients 2small cucumbers,thinly sliced ½small red onion,thinly sliced 1large tomato,halved, sliced 3tbspmayonnaise 1tbspwhite vinegar ¼tspsalt ½tspground black pepper 2smallcucumbers,thinly sliced ½smallred onion,thinly sliced 1largetomato,halved and sliced 3tbspmayonnaise 1tbspwhite vinegar ¼tspsalt ½tspground black pepper Preparation In a medium bowl, toss together the cucumbers, red onion, and tomato. Gently stir in the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, and pepper until coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve chilled, and enjoy....

Ingredients 4ozsemisweet baking chocolate,(2 bars), chopped 1cupflour ⅓cupcocoa powder 1tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt 5tbspbutter,room temperature ½cupbrown sugar ½cupgranulated sugar 2eggs,large, room temperature 1tspvanilla ¾cupwalnut,pieces 1cupmini marshmallows,divided 1cupmilk chocolate bars,(about 3 1½ oz bars), chopped and divided Preparation Melt the semi-sweet chocolate bars in the microwave and let cool. In a mixing bowl, combine four, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together. set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer, with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugars together for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1lblarge shrimp,peeled and deveined 1tbspolive oil 3clovesgarlic,chopped ¼cupwhite wine 14oztomatoes,diced, drained ½cuphalf and half oregano salt and pepper,fresh 1tsplemon juice ¼cupparsley,chopped 8ozangel hair pasta,whole wheat, low carb or high fiber Preparation Boil water for pasta. Cook according to package instructions. Meanwhile, season shrimp with salt and oregano. Cook shrimp and garlic in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, wine, salt and pepper and cook an additional minute....

Ingredients 1boxpuff pastry,frozen , thawed in the refrigerator 1large egg,beaten with 2 tsp milk sugar,coarse for garnish 1½tbspcornstarch 1½tspwater,room temperature 12ozcherries,frozen ½cupgranulated sugar,100g 1tsplemon juice ⅛tspsalt 1tsppure vanilla extract Preparation Mix the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until combined and milky. Set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and salt. Stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, cook over medium heat until the cherries begin to release their juices– about 4 to 6 minutes....

Ingredients 1cupbutter,softened 2cupssugar ½tspsalt 2tspcinnamon 3eggs 1tspvanilla ¾cupsour cream 2½cupsflour 2tspbaking powder 1pkgHershey’s cinnamon chips 3tbspsugar 3tbspcinnamon Preparation Cream butter, sugar, salt and cinnamon until fluffy. Add eggs and mix well. Add vanilla and sour cream and mix well. Mix flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add to wet ingredients and mix until all combined. Add cinnamon chips and stir into batter. Set aside. Spoon batter into 4 mini loaf pans until about ⅔ full....

Ingredients 1lbspaghetti 2tspgarlicchopped ¼cupparsleychopped ¼tspred pepper flakescrushed ¼cupolive oil ¼cupbuttermelted Preparation In a large pot with boiling salted water, the cook spaghetti pasta until al dente. Drain. In a large skillet over low heat, sauté the garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes with olive oil. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the garlic turns golden in color. Toss pasta with garlic mixture and butter. Serve warm, and enjoy! Related Video

For a lazy dinner, our Easy Meaty Spaghetti Recipe is completely ready in under 30 minutes. spaghetti- There is just something so comforting about homemade spaghetti and meatballs. It always feels like you’re at an Italian restaurant but for a fraction of the price. The big, juicy and tender meatballs in quick homemade sauce over pasta spaghetti is so good! All the flavors come together and are just amazing....

Ingredients 2 cups tomatoes, fresh and diced 1 onion 4 garlic cloves ⅓ cup basil 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper mix baguette, or any Italian bread Preparation Dice and chop the tomatoes, onions, garlic, and basil then transfer to a bowl. Pour the olive oil and season with salt and pepper mix. Slice the bread and toast it in the oven for a few minutes. Serve the tomato mixture on top of the bread....

Ingredients 1½cupsall-purpose flour ¼cupgranulated sugar ½tspbaking powder ½tsplemon zest,finely grated 7tbspunsalted butter 1egg,large 1egg yolk,large ¼cuppeach preserves,plus 2 tbsp more for brushing 3white peaches,firm confectioners’ sugar,for dusting Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and position a rack in the lower third of the oven. In a food processor, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, and butter and pulse to blend. Add the whole egg and egg yolk and process until a soft dough forms....

Ingredients ½cupbalsamic vinegar 1packagemini phyllo cups,15-count 15grape tomatoes 4ozfresh mozzarella,diced or torn into small pieces 4largefresh basil leaves,torn into small pieces Preparation Bring balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until reduced by half. Remove from heat. Portion the tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil between the phyllo cups. Drizzle with the reduced balsamic vinegar....

Ingredients 3eggs 2lbsfresh asparagus,trimmed ½cupwhite wine vinegar 2tspdijon mustard ½tspsalt ⅛tspblack pepper,ground ¼cupgreen bell pepper,chopped 3tbspdill pickle relish 1tbspfresh parsley,chopped 1tbspfresh chives 1cupolive oil 8cupsmixed baby greens 4radishes,sliced 2tomatoes,quartered Preparation Place the eggs into a saucepan and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1-inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes....

Ingredients ½cupmargarine,melted 1cupbrown sugar ½cupwhite sugar 2eggs 1tspvanilla extract 2cupsall purpose flour 1tspbaking powder ¼tspbaking soda 2cupssemisweet chocolate chips 1cuppecans,chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch pan or two 8×8-inch pans. In a medium bowl, mix together the melted margarine, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and baking soda, then gradually stir into the creamed mixture....

Ingredients 4 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp gochujang, (Korean fermented chili paste) 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp honey, or brown sugar 1 tsp ginger, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp red pepper flakes black pepper, to taste 1 spicy red pepper, minced (optional, for hotter bulgogi sauce) Preparation In a bowl add soy sauce, chili paste, vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes....

Ingredients 1cupfarro,rinsed 3cupsvegetable stock,or chicken stock ⅓cupfinely-chopped fresh cilantro leaves,loosely-packed zest and juice of 1 small lime,about 2 tbsp juice ½tspsalt 1pinchcumin 1pinchgarlic powder 1pinchblack pepper Preparation Place farro in a medium saucepan. Add the stock, covering the farro. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes. Once the farro is cooked and chewy, drain off any excess liquid. Add remaining ingredients, and stir to combine....

Ingredients 1cupchicken stock 2tbspcornstarch ¾cupsoy sauce ½cupsherry 3tbspchili paste with garlic ¼cupsugar 2tbspred wine vinegar 2tbspsesame oil 2egg whites 2tbspcornstarch ½tspsalt 1lbspaghetti ¼cupolive oil 1lbchicken breast,boneless skinless, cut in ¾-inch cubes 15whole Chinese dried red chili peppers,for color and heat only 1cupdry roasted peanuts,unsalted ¼cupgarlic,minced 3cupsscallions,coarsely-chopped, greens and whites Preparation In a saucepan, whisk together the chicken stock and 2 tablespoons cornstarch until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Stir in the soy sauce, sherry, chili paste, sugar, red wine vinegar and sesame oil and bring to a boil....

Ingredients cooking spray,for pan all purpose flour,for pan 1boxvanilla cake mix,plus ingredients called for on the box 2boxesinstant vanilla pudding mix 1½cupswhole milk 1cupheavy cream 2tsppure vanilla extract ½cupgranulated sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease and flour a 9×13-inch cake pan. Prepare vanilla cake mix according to box instructions. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 4flour tortillas,10-inch olive oil,divided 1lblean ground beef 1oztaco seasoning,(1 packet) 8oztomato sauce,(1 can) 2large romaine hearts,chopped or shredded, or 1 large head iceberg lettuce 16ozblack beans,(1 can) 2¼ozblack olives,(2 cans) sliced 1cupMexican blend cheese,shredded 1large red onion,diced ¼cupfresh cilantro,chopped 4ozgreen chilies,(1 can) drained 2cupsgrape tomatoes,chopped 5oznacho chips,(½ package) such as Doritos ½cupthin salsa ¾cupcreamy dressing Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Brush or spray both sides of each tortilla with olive oil....