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Ingredients 4smallchicken breastsskinless and boneless saltto season pepperto season 1½tspgarlic powderdivided 4tspdijon mustarddivided 6slicesSwiss cheeseor Jarlsberg, halved 4slicesham 2eggs ½cupPanko breadcrumbs ¼cupseasoned breadcrumbs 2cupsbroccoli floretsor another veg, add more if desired 2cupscauliflower floretsor another veg, add more if desired 2tbspolive oil 2tbspParmesan cheesefresh grated, optional 3tbspbutter 2clovesgarliccrushed or minced 2tbspflour 1½cups milk2%, skim or full cream 1tbspdijon mustard 1tspchicken stock powderor vegetable stock powder 1/4cupparmesan cheesefresh grated saltto taste pepperto taste...

Ingredients 12ozegg noodles,(1 package) 6bacon slices,chopped 2lbground beef 1small onion,chopped 1small green bell pepper,chopped 4.5ozmushrooms,(1 can), sliced and drained 28oztomatoes,(1 can), diced and undrained ¼cupparmesan cheese,grated, or to taste 12oztomato juice,(1 can) Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the egg noodles, and return to a boil....

Ingredients 1lbflank steak,sliced thinly against the grain 1tbspgarlic,minced 1tbspginger,minced 2tbspsoy sauce ½tbspblack pepper,coarse ground ⅓cupShaoxing wine 2Thai bird chiles,dry, de-stemmed and crushed 1tbspcorn starch ¼cupcanola oil sesame seeds,for garnish, optional Preparation In a large Ziploc bag, add the steak, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, black pepper, wine, chiles, and cornstarch. Marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight. Heat the wok on high, then add the canola oil. Remove the beef from the marinade, then add to the wok....

Ingredients 2lbsbutternut squash,peeled, seeded and cubed into ½ inch chunks 2tbspmiso,(yellow or white) 1tbspmaple syrup 3tbspolive oil,divided ¼tspsalt ¼tsppepper 1½tbspred wine vinegar 1tspdijon mustard 1tbspmaple syrup ¼cupextra virgin olive oil salt and pepper,to taste 4cupsarugula 1cupcooked whole grains,(like oat groats or wild rice) 1apple,cored and diced ¼cupdried cranberries ¼cuppepitas,(green pumpkin seeds) ½cuparils of one pomegranate Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly brush two baking sheets with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil....

Ingredients 1 loaf (2 lb) Panettone or (1 1/2 lb) Challah bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1/2 cup butter 2 bunches fresh sage leaves, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspooon pepper 1/2 cup julienne dried apricots (from 6-oz bag) 1/2 cup dried tart cherries (from 6-oz bag) 1/2 cup golden raisins 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 cup finely chopped celery or fennel bulb 1 cup finely chopped carrots...

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1medium white onion,peeled and diced 2medium carrots,diced 5garlic cloves,peeled and minced 6cupsvegetable stock or chicken stock 1½cupsred lentils,rinsed and picked over ⅔cupwhole-kernel corn 2tspground cumin 1tspcurry powder pinch each of saffron and cayenne,optional 1small lemon,zest and juice fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper Preparation Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and carrots for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent....

Ingredients 1cuppuy lentils 2clovesgarlic 1bay leaf handful of parsley stems,tied together with a string 2½cupswater 3stalkscelery,diced small 1yellow pepper,diced 1pintgrape or cherry tomatoes,halved ¼cupred onion,minced 1cupbaby arugula 3tbsplemon juice 3tbspextra virgin olive oil 1tbspfresh parsley,minced ½lemon,zested ½tspMorton kosher salt ¼tspdried oregano ¼tspsugar 1tbspshallots,minced salt and pepper,to taste Preparation In a medium pot combine lentils, smashed garlic cloves, bay leaf, a handful of parsley stems. Add enough water to cover the lentils by 1½ to 2 inches (about 2½ cups)....

Ingredients 2 lb chicken breast 1 russet potato, diced 1 onion 4 cloves garlic 1 stalk celery, diced 1 habanero, minced 8½ oz Del Monte Peas & Carrots Blend, drained 8¾ oz Del Monte Whole Kernel Corn, drained 1½ cups mayonnaise 1⁄2 cup sour cream 1⁄3 cup yellow mustard salt and pepper, to taste olive oil 22 pcs tostada shells pack, or more 1¼ cups water, or more Preparation Heat a medium sized pan over medium heat and put the chicken, garlic, onion, 1 cup of water, and season with salt....

Ingredients ¼cupmaple syrup 1tbspunsalted butter,melted 1½tspkosher salt 2tspvanilla extract,or 1 tbsp bourbon ¼tspground cinnamon,or 1 tbsp pumpkin spice blend ¼tspcayenne pepper,optional, for some heat 3cupspecan halves,raw Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. In a medium bowl, combine the maple syrup, melted butter, salt, vanilla, cinnamon, and cayenne, then whisk until blended. Add the pecans, then stir to coat....

Ingredients 30peppermint candies,crushed 1½lbssemi-sweet dark chocolate 1½lbswhite chocolate ¾tsppeppermint flavor,oil based Preparation Line a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second increments in a glass bowl until fully melted. Stir in between intervals. Pour the dark chocolate onto the baking pan and spread. Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second increments until fully melted, then add in the peppermint flavor....

Ingredients ½ cup honey 8 apples, large, ripe, tart, peeled, and finely diced 4 tbsp lemon juice ¼ cup rosemary, fresh and finely chopped Preparation Heat the honey in a skillet. Add the apples, then stir in the lemon juice. Mix well to coat the apples and sauté over medium heat until they are slightly softened. Cover and cook until the apples are softened enough to mash. Remove from heat, then stir in the rosemary and mash with a potato masher or hand mixer still so it’s still chunky....

Ingredients cooking spray 1½cupsall-purpose flour,unbleached ½cupwhole wheat flour,white 2tbspgranulated sugar 2tspbaking powder 1tspbaking soda 1tspkosher salt 2tbspunsalted butter,melted, slightly cooled 2cups1% buttermilk,low-fat 2eggs,large 1medium lemon,juiced, grated zest 2tspvanilla extract 1½cupsblueberries ¼cupwater confectioners’ sugar pure maple syrup honey light whipped cream Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a rimmed 13×18-inch sheet pan with cooking spray to keep the parchment in place. Cut a piece of parchment paper to cover the bottom completely....

Ingredients 6ozKroger® Baby Spinach,chopped with stems removed 14ozKroger® Artichoke Hearts,drained and chopped, quartered 8ozKroger® Greek Cream Cheese with Greek Yogurt ½cupKroger® Lowfat Greek Yogurt ½cupKroger® Lite Mayonnaise 1¼cupKroger® Mozzarella Cheese,divided 1¼cupKroger® parmesan shredded cheese,divided 1garlic clove,minced ¼tspsalt ⅛tsppepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the spinach, artichoke hearts, greek cream cheese, greek yogurt, mayonnaise, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, 1 cup of parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1lbbeef chuck 1cantomato puree 1cupblack beans,dried 1medium red onion 2garlic cloves 3tbspchili powder coarse salt and ground pepper ¼cupsour cream Preparation In a 5 to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the beef, tomato puree, beans, onion (reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish), garlic, chili powder, 2 cups of water, 2 teaspoons of salt, and pepper. Cover, and cook on High for 6 hours (or on Low for 8 hours). Serve topped with sour cream and reserved onion....

Ingredients 2lbschicken breasts,boneless skinless, about 2-3 breasts ½packetdry ranch dressing mix,about 1 tbsp ½packettaco seasoning,about 1 tbsp 10ozrotel tomatoes 1canyellow corn,drained 1canblack beans,drained and rinsed ½medium onion,diced 2tspgarlic,minced 8ozcream cheese salt,to taste Preparation Combine corn, rotel, black beans, onion, garlic in the bottom of a slow cooker. Place chicken on top and sprinkle with taco seasoning and Ranch mix. Cook on low 4-6 hours or on high 3-4 hours. (I prefer low)....

Ingredients 12ozpasta 1cupsour cream ¾cupmayonnaise 1½ozvegetable soup mix,(1 pkg) 3greenonions,sliced 14ozwater-packed artichokes,(1 can) 4cupsfresh spinach,chopped & lightly packed Preparation Cook pasta el dente according to package directions. In a large bowl combine sour cream, mayonnaise and dry soup mix. Drain artichokes well and cut into quarters. Toss pasta with sauce. Gently fold in spinach, green onions and artichokes. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving. Related Video

Ingredients ½cuprice wine vinegar ¼cupsugar 1tbsplight soy sauce 2mediumcarrots 2pickling persian cucumbers 1mediumdaikon radish 4red radishes ¼tspkosher salt Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce; set aside. Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, thinly slice carrots, cucumbers, and daikon lengthwise into ⅛-inch-thick strips. Transfer to bowl with dressing. Add radishes and salt; toss well. Set aside to marinate 15 to 20 minutes, then serve. For a stronger flavor, marinate up to 3 days in the refrigerator....

Ingredients 2 lb potatoes, peeled and diced into ¾-inch cubes 2 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp salt and ground black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 4 garlic cloves, crushed or minced ½ tsp red chili flakes 1 tsp paprika 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves ½ lemon, juiced Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and coat with olive oil. Season well with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 12slider bunssplit in half 2½cupschickenshredded ½cupbuffalo wing saucesuch as Frank’s Red Hot 7tbspbuttermelted, divided use 1tbsphoney ½tspgarlic powder 1tbspparsleychopped 1green curly lettuce headcleaned and leaves separated 3tomatoesthinly sliced ¾cupranch dressingor dip Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the bottom half of the rolls on a sheet pan. Bake for 3-5 minutes or until lightly toasted. In a small bowl, whisk together the buffalo wing sauce, 4 tablespoons of butter and the honey....

Ingredients 1½cupsall purpose flour 1tspbaking soda ½tspbaking powder 1¼tspcream of tartar ½tspsalt ½cupcanola oil ⅔cupgranulated sugar 1large egg,lightly beaten 1cupzucchini,finely grated 1cupbanana,mashed 1½cupchocolate chips Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8.5 x 4-inch loaf pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, beat together the canola oil and sugar....