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Ingredients 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla a dash of salt 1 cup peanut butter chips Preparation Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil and then grease it with cooking spray. Set aside. In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips with condensed milk over. Stir constantly for 5 minutes. If you are using the microwave, zap it on High in 10 second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth....

Ingredients 32ozcrescent dough,(4 cans) Pilsbury Original Crescents 1jarchocolate hazelnut spread,warm 1egg,beaten Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll a can of dough into a round that’s about ⅛ inch thick. Use a 10-inch dish or pan to make a circle outline in the dough, pressing into the dough but not cutting all the way through. Spread a layer of chocolate hazelnut spread over the dough....

Ingredients 12ozbiscuits,refrigerated 3tbspbutter,melted ⅓cupsugar 1tbspcinnamon 1cuppowdered sugar,sifted 2tbspbutter,melted 1tspvanilla 2tbspmilk Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 8×8-inch pan. Place cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside. Cut biscuits in 4 and dip in cinnamon/sugar mixture until coated. Place in pan close together and spread melted butter over cut biscuits. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes. Mix glaze ingredients until well combined and pour over warm biscuits....

Ingredients 3tbspolive oil 2lbslean beef,or pork, cut into ½″ cubes 1medium onion,white or yellow, chopped 1poblano pepper,seeded and finely diced 1jalapeno pepper,seeded and finely diced, optional 5garlic cloves,peeled and minced 2tbspchili powder 1tbspground cumin 2tsporegano,dried 2tspsugar 1tspchipotle powder 2cupsbeef broth 2cupswater 15ozblack beans,(1 can) drained and rinsed 15ozRotel diced tomatoes and green chiles,(1 can) 8oztomato sauce,(1 can) 2tbspbalsamic vinegar 3tbspmasa harina,or you can use all purpose flour or cornstarch to thicken...

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter ½cupsugar 2tspground cinnamon 4granny smith apples,peeled, cored and sliced Preparation Add the butter to a large skillet on medium heat. Once melted whisk in the sugar and cinnamon. Add in the apples, stir and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes until softened. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup margarine , or butter, softened 2 tsp orange peel, grated 3 eggs 3 cup all purpose flour 3 tsp baking powder 3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped 1/4 cup almonds, chopped 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tsp orange peel, grated 4 tsp skim milk Preparation Heat oven to 350. Spray 1 large or 2 small cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray....

Ingredients 1¼lbschicken breasts,boneless, skinless salt 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil,plus more for lightly coating chicken 1tbspbutter 1cupshallots,sliced ½cupdry white wine,or chicken stock ½cupwater 4tbspdijon mustard,smooth, whole grain, or a mixture of both 1tspdried thyme ¼cupheavy cream Preparation Remove chicken breasts from the package and sprinkle with salt. Remove the tenderloin from each breast and set aside. Cut each chicken breast into 3 pieces, approximately the same size. Coat with just a little olive oil....

Ingredients ½cupquinoa,uncooked 1tbspunsalted butter 2tbspall-purpose flour ⅓cupred bell pepper,finely chopped 1cupartichoke hearts,roughly chopped 2cupsfresh spinach,roughly chopped 1¾cupmilk ½tspchicken bouillon powder ¾tspItalian seasoning ¾tsponion powder ½tspgarlic powder pepper,to taste ¼cupplain Greek yogurt 2cupchicken,shredded, cooked ¾cupItalian cheese blend,shredded ½cuppanko bread crumbs ½tspdried parsley ½tspgarlic seasonin,or ¼ tsp garlic powder butter spray,or ½ tbsp melted butter Preparation Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Melt butter in a large, oven-safe, skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 1large onion,diced 10.5ozcream of celery soup,1 can 10.5ozcream of chicken soup,1 can 1tbspparsley,fresh 1tsppoultry seasoning black pepper,to taste 4chicken breasts,skinless, boneless 2cupschicken broth,low sodium 2cupsvegetables,frozen or peas and carrots, defrosted 8biscuits,1 can, refrigerated, like Buttermilk, Country or Homestyle Preparation Add the onion to 6-quart crockpot, then top with the chicken breasts. In a small bowl, combine the cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, parsley, poultry seasoning and pepper....

Ingredients 32oxTater Tots,(1 bag) 1lblean ground beef 1small onion,diced 2cupsmixed vegetables,fresh or frozen 10½ozcream of mushroom soup ½cupsour cream ¼cupmilk ¼tspgarlic powder 1tspdry mustard salt and pepper,to taste 2½cupscheddar cheese,shredded and divided Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Brown ground beef and onion over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat. In a bowl mix together soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, dry mustard, ½ cup of cheese, and salt and pepper....

Ingredients Preparation Slice the block of tofu into ½-inch slabs. Lay some paper towels or a clean tea towel on a flat surface, and place the slabs side by side on top of the paper towels. Cover with another layer of paper towels, then place a cutting board on top of the tofu, and stack a bunch of heavy cans or pots or whatever can be safely balanced on the cutting board....

Ingredients 4galred wine ½galcherry brandy 16ozfrozen orange juice concentrate,(1 can) thawed 16ozfrozen lemonade concentrate,(1 can) thawed 12ozfrozen fruit punch drink concentrate,(1 can) thawed 12ozfrozen grape juice concentrate,(1 can) thawed Preparation Stir together the wine, brandy, orange juice concentrate, lemonade concentrate, fruit punch concentrate, and grape juice concentrate in a 5 gallon insulated beverage container or cooler. Related Video

Ingredients 4¼cupsreduced-sodium chicken broth,or vegetable broth ⅔medium onion ⅔carrot,peeled and chopped 1celery stalk,chopped 1garlic clove,chopped 5cupsbroccoli florets ½cupmilk,2% 3tbspreduced-fat sour cream,plus more for optional garnish ground black pepper,to taste ½cupsharp cheddar cheese,shredded Preparation In a medium-sized stock pot, bring the chicken broth, onions, carrots, garlic, and celery to a boil. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the broccoli, milk and pepper and cook, then cook for 10 more minutes, covered....

Ingredients 4cupswater ¼cupDiamond Crystal kosher salt,or Morton’s kosher salt, or 3 tbsp sea salt 2lbschicken breasts,boneless skinless 3tbspextra virgin olive oil,plus more for the grill 1½tsppaprika Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the salt in the water to dissolve. Add the chicken breasts to the brine. Put in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes. Arrange the grill so that one side is for high direct heat, and the other side is cooler....

Ingredients ½cupall-purpose flour,spoon & leveled ½cupwhole wheat flour,spoon & leveled 2tspground cinnamon ¼tspground nutmeg ¼tspground cloves 1tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 2large eggs ⅔cupbrown sugar,packed light or dark 1cuppumpkin puree,canned or fresh ¼cupmilk,or almond or soy milk ¼cupunsalted butter,½ stick, melted or melted coconut oil 1tsppure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray. Set aside....

Ingredients 1 lb pork tenderloin, patted dry ¼ cup Dijon mustard 4 tbsp honey 2 tsp salt 1 tsp dried rosemary 1 tsp dried thyme ½ tsp ground black pepper 3 tbsp vegetable oil 4 oz potatoes, of your choice 2 oz vegetables, of your choice Preparation In a large mixing bowl, mix the mustard, honey, salt, rosemary, thyme, and pepper. Add the pork tenderloin and toss to combine. Set aside in a chilled area, covered, and allow to marinate for at least an hour....

Ingredients 1large tomato,chopped 2slicescrusty bread 1clovegarlic,halved 1tbspextra virgin olive oil,or to taste salt,to taste Preparation Place tomato in a blender. Blend until smooth. Toast the bread for 1 to 3 minutes until browned. Rub each slice of toast with garlic. (This is easier to do if the peel is left on.) Top each slice of toast with pureed tomato. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Related Video

Ingredients 2cupspecan halves 1¼cupwhite sugar ¾cupbrown sugar,packed ½tspbaking soda ¾cuplight cream 2tbspunsalted butter pinchsalt,optional 1tspbrandy,or vanilla, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Place pecan halves on a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast for 10 minutes, turning once. Let cool. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat and set aside. Cook the sugars, baking soda, light cream to 235 degrees F. Mix together the white and brown sugar and baking soda in a 3-quart saucepan....

Ingredients 5lbspotatoes ¾cupbutter 8ozcream cheese,softened ½cuphalf and half 1tspLawry’s seasoned salt 1tspblack pepper Preparation Peel and cut potatoes into pieces that are about equal size. Bring a large pot of water to a simmer and mix in the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for approximately 30 minutes. When they’re cooked all the way through, the fork should readily slide into the potatoes with no resistance without the potatoes falling apart....

Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef 4 oz swiss browns mushrooms, or any fresh mushrooms of your choice, chopped 2½ cups red onions, chopped 4 tbsp olive oil, divided 3 tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce ⅔ cup beef broth 10 oz mixed vegetables, frozen and thawed 8 oz hash browns, frozen and diced 3 oz cheddar cheese, grated salt and ground black pepper, to taste parsley, chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F....