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Ingredients 6chicken thighs,skin on, bone in 1tbspolive oil 2garlic cloves,chopped 1onion,diced 1red bell pepper,capsicum, deseeded and chopped ⅓cupsun dried tomato strips in oil,chopped, optional 1⅓cupslong grain rice,uncooked, rinsed 14.5ozcrushed tomatoes,1 tin, with liquid 1¾cupschicken broth,or chicken stock 2tspsalt,adjust to your taste ½tsppepper,adjust to your taste 1tspdried basil ¼cupfresh basil leaves,chopped, plus extra to serve Preparation Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C | 400 degrees F. Heat the oil in a large, deep ovenproof cast iron skillet or pan of over 30-centimeters or 12-inches....

Ingredients 24fresh pierogi olive oil 1cuptomato,chopped ¼small red onion 1medium jalapeno salt and freshly ground pepper 1lblarge shiitake mushrooms ¼cupscallions,thinly sliced 1cupsour cream Preparation Light a grill. Arrange the potato pierogi on a large baking sheet and brush generously with olive oil. In a small bowl, mix the chopped tomato with the sliced onion and jalapeño. Season with salt and pepper. Brush the shiitake mushroom caps with olive oil and season with salt and pepper...

Ingredients 32gingersnaps ¼cupgranulated sugar ¼tspcoarse salt 4tbspunsalted butter,plus 2 tsp more 1envelopeunflavored gelatin ¼cupcold water 1¼cupspumpkin,or fresh pumpkin puree 3large eggs ¾cupgranulated sugar ½cupwhole milk ¼tspcoarse salt ½tspground cinnamon ¼tspground ginger ground nutmeg ¼small sugar pumpkin 1cupwater 1½cupslight brown sugar,packed 2cinnamon sticks 1pcfresh ginger,peeled Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Process gingersnaps, granulated sugar, and salt in a food processor until finely ground. Add butter, and process until combined. Divide mixture among 6 5-inch pie plates, pressing into bottom and up sides....

Ingredients 1tbsporganic pancetta,finely chopped, optional 1tbsporganic extra virgin olive oil 1mediumorganic onion 1mediumorganic apple kosher salt pepper ½cuporganic wine,(red or white) ½tspcelery seed ½mediumorganic red cabbage 1tbsporganic cider vinegar 2sliceorganic rye bread ½tsporganic mustard 2sliceorganic turkey breast,or organic turkey pastrami 1sliceorganic Swiss cheese,low-fat Preparation Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta, if using, and the olive oil and cook over medium heat until lightly browned. Add onion, apple, salt, and pepper, and cook until the onions are translucent and starting to brown at the edges....

Ingredients 1capon,(6 to 8 lbs) ½small yellow onion,peeled 1medium carrot 1stalk celery,with leafy top 5sprigs parsley 2clovesgarlic,peeled ½cupwhite wine olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Remove the capon from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to cooking. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and coat a roasting pan and rack with nonstick spray. Cut the onion into 2 wedges and chop the carrot and celery into 3 or 4 pieces each....

Ingredients 4kohlrabi bulbs 1tbspolive oil ½tspgarlic powder salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut the tops off of the kohlrabi. Cut the bulb in quarters. Once cut, peel the outer layer of the skin. Then, chop the kohlrabi into ½-inch slices. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, to taste. Roast for 22 to 24 minutes or until tender-crisp. Serve warm, and enjoy!...

Ingredients ¾cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature ¾cupbrown sugar,packed light or dark ¼cupgranulated sugar 1large egg,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract 2cupsall-purpose flour,spoon & leveled 2tspcornstarch 1tspBaking Soda ½tspsalt 1cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips ½cupunsalted or salted pecans,chopped 16caramels,wrapped, cut into 4 or 5 pieces each sea salt,for sprinkling Preparation In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until fluffy and light in color....

Ingredients 1½lbsfresh asparagus ¾lbscallions 1tspsalt 3½tbspextra virgin olive oil 1½tbspred wine vinegar freshly ground pepper 3eggs Preparation Snap off the hard stubs at the bottom of the asparagus stalks (they’ll break naturally at the right point). With a vegetable peeler, shave off the skin from the bottom 3 inches of each stalk so they cook evenly. Trim the root end of the scallions and the wilted ends of the green leaves....

Ingredients 2lbsbeef tip 18ozbarbeque sauce 1large onion,chopped 1large green bell pepper,diced 2tbsphabanero pepper,diced 2pepperoncini,diced 1tbspserrano pepper,diced 1tbspfresh cayenne pepper,diced 1tbsppequin chile pepper,diced 2tbspjalapeno chile pepper,diced 1tspred pepper flakes,crushed 1tspground cumin 1tsppaprika 1tspdried oregano 3tbspchili powder 2lbsground beef 14.5oztomatoes,crushed 15ozpinto beans,drained Preparation Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. Brush beef tip with barbeque sauce and grill for 5 to 8 minutes on a side, or to desired doneness, brushing frequently with sauce....

Ingredients 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (7 to 7 1/2 lb) 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 3/4 cup honey 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup apple juice Preparation Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Remove skin and excess fat from ham. Make cuts in ham about 1 inch apart and 1/4 inch deep in diamond pattern. Place ham in slow cooker. In small bowl, mix brown sugar, honey, mustard and apple juice....

Ingredients 20oreos,regular, double stuf, or any chocolate wafer cookie 5tbspunsalted butter,melted 16ozcream cheese,softened to room temperature 1large egg ¼cupgranulated sugar 2tsppure vanilla extract 13fun size snickers,chopped, about 1½ cups total ⅓cupmilk chocolate chips,optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil with enough overhang on the sides. Set aside. In a food processor or blender, pulse the whole Oreos into a fine crumb....

Ingredients 1cupchicken,cooked, chopped 8ozcheddar cheese ½cupsalsa 1cupmayonnaise 1garlic clove ½cuponion,diced ¼tspsalt 5pita rounds Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Put the chicken, cheddar cheese, salsa, mayonnaise, garlic, onion, and salt into the food processor and purée for about 30 seconds or until an orange paste is reached. Spread ¼ cup of this paste evenly over the bumpy side of each pita half. Arrange the rounds on the baking sheets, and bake for 7 to 9 minutes, or until the pita is crispy and the filling is slightly puffy....

Ingredients ¾cupwhite sugar ¼cupbutter 1egg ½cupmilk 2cupsall-purpose flour 2tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 3cupsstrawberries,hulled and sliced ½cupwhite sugar ⅓cupall-purpose flour ½tspground cinnamon ¼cupbutter,softened Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and spray an 8×8-inch pan with baking spray. Add ¾ cup sugar and butter to a stand mixer on high speed and cream well. Add in the egg until well combined. Sift together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt then add to the stand mixer, alternating with milk in half amounts....

Ingredients 1¼cupsall-purpose flour,spooned and leveled ½tspbaking soda ½tspground cinnamon ¼cupgranulated sugar ¼cuplight brown sugar,packed ½cupunsweetened applesauce,plus 2 tbsp 1egg white,beaten ⅔cupstrawberries,diced ⅓cupmini chocolate chips Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. Whisk the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon together in a large bowl. Set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and applesauce together until no brown sugar lumps remain....

Ingredients 18ozJumbo Butterfly Shrimp,frozen 2tspvegetable oil 1red bell pepper,cut into 1 inch pieces 1green bell pepper,cut into 1 inch pieces 1cuppineapple chunks salt and pepper,to taste cooking spray ½cupsugar ⅓cupapple cider vinegar 2tbspsoy sauce ½tspgarlic powder ½tsponion powder ⅓cupketchup 1tbspcornstarch Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil, then coat the foil with cooking spray. Place the shrimp on one side of the pan and the peppers on the other side of the pan....

Ingredients 1large banana,peeled ½cuporange juice 6ozraspberry yogurt,or any kind of yogurt ½tsptruvia,or another sweetener 1tspvanilla extract 1cuppineapple chunks,frozen unsweetened coconut flakes,optional Preparation Peel a large and very ripe banana. Cut the banana into coins and place the coins on a tray in the freezer. After about an hour, transfer the banana coins into a resealable bag until ready to use. In a blender or large food processor, combine the banana, orange juice, yogurt, truvia, and vanilla extract....

Ingredients 28ozhearts of palm,(2 jars), drained 1large celery stalk,(or 2 small stalks) 2tbspfresh dill,chopped 2tbspfresh chives,plus more for garnish 1tspold bay seasoning salt,to taste pepper,to taste 1½lemons,juiced ⅓cupmayonnaise 4long potato rolls 2tbspbutter,melted Preparation Cut the hearts of palm into oblique chunks and add them to a large bowl. Mince the celery and add to the bowl with the hearts of palm. Add the dill, chives, Old Bay seasoning, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and mayonnaise and stir to combine....

Ingredients 4cuprice,cooked, cooled to room temperature 4tbspsweet butter,softened 2garlic cloves,finely minced 1tspsesame oil 3eggs,beaten 8ozchicken breasts,boneless, skinless, cubed 2tbspsesame oil ½cupfrozen peas,thawed (may omit) ½cupfrozen carrots,thawed 1cuponion,diced ¼cupgreen onion ½tspsalt,(to taste) ½tspblack pepper,(to taste) 2tbspsoy sauce,low sodium 2tbspsesame seeds,toasted, (optional) Preparation Use 4 cups of water and 2 cups of uncooked rice, pinch of salt in a pot.* Once it’s boiling, turn the heat down and cook for 20 minutes covered....

Ingredients 1lblean ground beef 4cupsbeef broth ½cupchicken gizzards ½cupgreen bell pepper,finely diced ⅓cupgreen onions,sliced ½tspgarlic powder ½tspcelery seed,or celery flakes 1tspTony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning,or Cajun seasoning ¼tspcayenne pepper ¼tspred pepper flakes 4cupslong grain rice,cooked and drained ⅓cupwater ¼tspground black pepper Preparation Cook the long grain rice according to package directions. Use beef broth instead of water for flavor. Let cook. Finely chop or pulse the chicken gizzards in a food processor....

Ingredients 1 lb squid, whole, cleaned and sliced into thin rings 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 eggs, beaten 5 tbsp semolina flour, for coating vegetable oil, for frying salt and pepper, to taste Preparation Transfer the squid rings into a plate. Pat them dry with a paper towel before coating. In a large pot, pour the vegetable oil at least several inches deep. Make sure it will submerge the squid when frying....