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Ingredients ¾cupaquafaba(chickpea water) 1tsprose water ¼tsplemon juiceor more to taste ¼tspcream of tartar ¾cupconfectioners sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine the aquafaba, rose water, lemon juice, and cream of tartar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for 10 to 30 minutes until fluffy. Increase the speed to high and beat for 10 minutes, gradually adding confectioners’ sugar, until meringue holds stiff peaks....

Ingredients 14 oz dried soba noodles, (buckwheat noodles) 6 tbsp mentsuyu/tsuyu, (concentrated noodle soup base) 1⅛ cup iced water 2 green onions, scallions shredded nori seaweed wasabi, (optional) ¼ cup sake 1⁄2 cup mirin 1⁄2 cup soy sauce 1 kombu, (dried kelp) (1x1 inch) 1 cup katsuobushi, (dried bonito flakes) Preparation In a medium saucepan, Bring sake to a boil over medium-high heat. Let the alcohol evaporate for a few seconds....

Ingredients 1pkgpie crusts,refrigerated strawberry jam ½cuppowdered sugar 3tbspmilk sprinkles,optional ½cupbrown sugar 2tspcinnamon 1tbspflour 2tbspbutter,melted ½cuppowdered sugar 3tbspmilk 1tspcinnamon Preparation Roll out the refrigerated pie crusts to about ¼-inch thick. Cut the dough into four even rectangles. Place 2 tablespoons of strawberry jam on one side of the rectangle leaving half inch to the edge. Use finger with some water and go along the edges of the dough. Add the second rectangle on top and seal the edges with a fork....

Ingredients ⅓cuphoney ⅔cuphot water 2ozgin 1ozhoney syrup ¾ozfresh lemon juice ice lavender bitters,optional lemon peel,for garnish Preparation To make the syrup, combine honey and hot water. Stir until incorporated. The syrup can be refrigerated for up to a month or more. Add the gin, 1 ounce of the honey syrup, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake for about 30 seconds or until a frost forms on the shaker....

Ingredients 12wedgeslime ½cupsalt,coarse 6cupsice,divided 3cupssilver tequila 1½cupsorange liqueur 1cuplime juice,fresh ½cupagave syrup 12wheelslime,for garnish Preparation Rub a lime wedge around the rims of 12 margarita glasses, then dip in the coarse salt. In a large pitcher, combine the 3 cups of ice, tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave. Stir well. Fill each glass with ¼ cup ice, garnish with lime wheels, and pour in the margaritas. Serve immediately. Enjoy!...

Ingredients 1cupflour ½cupunsalted buttersoftened ½cupsugar ¼cupbrown sugarpacked 2tspvanilla extract ½tspsalt 1cupmini semi-sweet chocolate chips 2cupssemi-sweet chocolatemelting discs Preparation Add the flour to a baking sheet and shake side to side until evenly spread out. Bake in a 250 degrees F oven for 6 to 8 minutes until it reaches 160 degrees F. Let cool completely. To the stand mixer, add the butter, sugar and brown sugar. Cream until light and fluffy, then add the vanilla, flour, salt and chocolate chips, stirring until just combined....

Ingredients 15 oz potatoes ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 3 tbsp vegetable oil 8 cups milk 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided 1 tsp salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 cup sour cream ¾ green onions, chopped and divided 4 oz bacon, cooked and crumbled Preparation Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Bake the potatoes for one hour or until tender. Cool completely and then peel the skin off....

Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 cup corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1 cup pecan halves or broken pecans Preparation In medium bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas....

Ingredients 1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ refried beans 2 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz) Chopped fresh cilantro leaves Chopped tomatoes Salsa Food Should Taste Good™ Tortilla Chips Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In 8-inch cast-iron skillet or ungreased pie plate, mix beans and green chiles. Top with cheese. Bake about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly....

Ingredients 10ozfresh spinach,or frozen, thawed and drained 2cupssour cream ½cupmayonnaise ½cupcream cheese 8ozwater chestnuts,drained, chopped ¼cupscallions,thinly sliced 1.4ozKnorr Vegetable Recipe Mix Preparation Rinse the spinach in a large microwave-safe bowl, cover with a wet paper towel, and microwave it for 2 minutes. Mix the spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, water chestnuts, scallions, and Knorr Vegetable Recipe Mix into the bowl until well combined. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours....

Ingredients 4chicken thighs,boneles, skinless kosher salt,to taste freshly ground black pepper,to taste 1cupbuttermilk,or 1 milk plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice 6cupscanola oil,for frying 2cupsall purpose flour 2tbspbaking powder 1tsponion powder 1tspgarlic powder 1tspkosher salt,plus more to taste ½cupbuttermilk,or ½ milk plus 1½ teaspoons lemon juice 1cupall purpose flour 3tbspsugar 1tspbaking powder 1tspkosher salt 2large eggs ¾cupbuttermilk,or ¾ milk plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1cupsourdough bread 2tbspunsalted butter,melted and cooled 4tbspunsalted butter...

Ingredients 2tbsprice vinegar 2tbspAsian fish sauce 2tbspcanola oil 1½tbspfresh ginger,minced 1tbspsugar ½*Coriander-Dusted Roast Beef,(see Recipe Notes for recipe) or 12 oz roast beef 12ozmixed greens 1cupchow mein noodles,dried 6radishes ¼cupcilantro,chopped ¼cupmint,chopped Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar with fish sauce, canola oil, ginger, and sugar. Add shredded beef, mixed greens, dried noodles, radishes, cilantro, and mint and toss. Serve right away. Related Video

Ingredients 1romaine lettuce head,chopped 2cupscherry tomatoes,or grape, halved 1cucumber,sliced into half coins ½red onion,thinly sliced ⅔cupKalamata olives,pitted ⅔cupfeta cheese,crumbled ½cupolive oil 3tbsplemon juice,freshly-squeezed 3tbspred wine vinegar 2garlic cloves,pressed or finely minced 1tspdried oregano ½tspsugar ¼tspsalt ¼tspblack pepper Preparation Whisk all ingredients together until blended. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Toss all ingredients together with desired amount of dressing until evenly mixed. Related Video

Ingredients 1large pomegranate,seeded 1cupyogurt,maple flavored ½cupguava juice 2cupstropical fruit medley,frozen Preparation Place the pomegranate seeds into the bowl of an electric blender. Add the yogurt and blend for a few seconds. Add the guava juice to the blender, then blend for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the frozen fruit, a little bit at a time, and process until fully blended. Serve and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients 10.2 oz instant vanilla pudding, (2 packs, large) 1 tsp red food coloring 1 box gummy candies, body parts Preparation Prepare the vanilla pudding according to the instructions in the pack and refrigerate. After letting it cool for a few minutes, add the red coloring to the vanilla pudding. Place the pudding in a large bowl or in separate clear plastic cups. Add a generous amount of gummy candies that will serve as...

Ingredients 1lbwild rice 2qtchicken stock,or canned chicken broth ½onion 2carrots 2tbspgarlic ½cupapricot,dried 10pheasant breast 1tbspsalt and pepper mix ½cupolive oil,with chopped rosemary, thyme and sage Preparation Boil the rice with the chicken stock; cook until soft and most of the liquid is gone. Add the onion, carrot, garlic, and apricot. Cook until the vegetables are soft and all liquid has been absorbed. Refrigerate rice mixture until cold. In a food processor, puree pheasant tenders to a paste consistency to use as a binder for rice mix....

Ingredients 30ozhominy,(2 cans) rinsed and drained 1cupsour cream 6ozdiced green chili,(1 can) 2cupsmonterey jack cheese,shredded ½cupparmesan cheese,shredded Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium sized bowl combine hominy, sour cream, green chilis and Monterey Jack cheese. Spread evenly into a 2 quart casserole dish. Top with Parmesan Cheese. Bake for 1 hour or until golden and bubbly. Related Video

Ingredients 1cupwhite sugar 1tbspunflavored gelatin,(1 envelope) ½tspsalt 1¼cupsmilk 1tspvanilla extract 1⅓cupsflaked coconut 2cupsheavy cream 10ozfrozen raspberries,(1 package), thawed 1tbspcold water 2tspcornstarch Preparation In a medium saucepan, stir together the sugar, gelatin and salt. Mix in the milk. Cook over medium heat until the gelatin is dissolved and clear. Remove from heat and chill until partially set. Stir once and add vanilla. Fold in the coconut and heavy cream. Pour into a pudding mold....

Ingredients 2cupsmashed potatoes,prepared or leftover ¼cupbacon bits,or crumbled cooked bacon 2green onions,thinly sliced 1egg ½tspgarlic powder ½tsponion powder 8cheese sticks,(3-inch long by ¼-inch square) 10egg roll wrappers Preparation Combine the cooled mashed potatoes, bacon bits, green onions, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Wrap about 3 tablespoons of the mashed potato mixture around each stick of cheese trying to ensure it is completely covered....

Ingredients 2¼cupsall-purpose flour 1¾tspground ginger 1tspcinnamon 1¾tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ¾cupcanola oil,(plus 2 tbsp) ¾cupdark brown sugar,(plus 2 tbsp) ½cupmolasses,(plus 2 tbsp) ¼cuphoney,(plus 2 tbsp) 2eggs 1tsplemon zest,finely grated ¾cupboiling water 1orange 4cupwater ½cupsugar 1cupmascarpone ¾cupheavy cream ¾tsporange zest,finely grated 2tbspconfectioners’ sugar pinch of salt Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with vegetable cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the flour with the ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt....