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Ingredients 1lbground beef,85/15 ⅓cupbreadcrumbs,panko or regular 1tbspketchup 1tspyellow mustard 1tbspbeef Better than Bouillon base,2 beef bouillon cubes, optional ½tspKosher salt,divided ¼tspcrushed black pepper,divided 2tbspbutter 1yellow onion,sliced 8ozcrimini mushrooms,sliced 2cupsbeef broth 1tbspcornstarch 2tspWorcestershire sauce parsley,for garnish, optional Preparation Mix the ground beef with breadcrumbs, ketchup, mustard, beef base, ¼ teaspoon of Kosher salt, and half the black pepper. Form them into four patties, then add the patties to a heavy skillet....

Ingredients 2 cups granulated sugar ¼ cup cocoa powder ¼ cup unsalted butter ½ cup milk ½ cup peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 cups quick-cooking oats ½ cup walnuts, or coconut, (optional) Preparation In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, butter, and milk. Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Drop by teaspoonfuls on waxed paper or foil. Let cool in the fridge or at room temperature before serving....

Ingredients 1lbfusilli,or similar pasta ⅓cupextra-virgin olive oil 3large garlic cloves,minced 3cupscherry tomatoes,halved 1tspsalt ½tspground black pepper ½cupbasil leaves,roughly chopped or torn 8ozmozarella pearls Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions, until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant; do not burn....

Ingredients 1cupPecans,finely chopped 3cupsall-purpose flour,spoon and leveled 2½tspbaking powder 1½tspsalt 1½cupsunsalted butter,(3 sticks) softened to room temperature 1cuplight brown sugar,or dark, packed ½cupgranulated sugar 1tbsporange zest,(from about half an orange) 5large eggs,room temperure ½cupfull fat sour cream,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract ½cuprum or spiced rum ⅓cupmilk,at room temperature 3tbspunsalted butter 2tbsprum or spiced rum ¼tsppure vanilla extract ⅛tspsalt,a bit less 1cupconfectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 10-inch bundt pan....

Ingredients 1cupcaster sugar 3tbspcorn syrup 2tbsphoney 2tbspbaking soda ¾cupchocolate,melted, to coat Preparation Cover a baking tray with greaseproof paper. Set aside. Mix the sugar, syrup, and honey together in a saucepan. Turn up the heat and slide a thermometer into the mixture. Heat until the sugar mixture reaches 275 degrees F and is brown and bubbling. Take the thermometer out and quickly whisk in the baking soda. Pour the honeycomb into the prepared tray and leave to set....

Ingredients 1½partscitrus flavored vodka 1partCampari® 3partssour mix 1partsugar club soda Preparation Shake all ingredients (except club soda) with ice. Strain over ice into the glass Top with club soda. Related Video

Ingredients ½cupbutter,melted and cooled to room temperature ½cuplight brown sugar 1½cupall purpose flour ½tspbaking soda ½tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt 2cupsfresh blueberries ¾cupsugar 2tspcornstarch 1tbsplemon juice ½cupsour cream ¼cupgranulated sugar 1tbspall purpose flour 1egg ½tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and prepare an 8×8-inch square pan by lining with parchment paper and spraying with cooking spray. Make the crust by whisking together in a medium bowl the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt....

Ingredients 2ozwine 2ozclub soda Preparation Pour the wine and club soda over ice in a chilled wineglass, and stir gently. Related Video

Ingredients 2cupsflour 2tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt 15tbspunsalted butter,softened and divided 4tbspunsweetened cocoa powder 1⅓cupssugar 3large eggs 1tspvanilla extract ½cupwhole milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper; grease the parchment paper as well. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the microwave, using 30-second increments until fully melted. Mix the cocoa powder into the melted butter until well combined. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl....

Ingredients 1 oz midori 1 oz vodka ½ oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed ½ oz lime juice, freshly squeezed club soda, to top lemon wheel, for garnish Preparation Add the Midori, vodka and lemon and lime juices to a Collins glass with ice. Stir to combine, then top with the soda water. Garnish with a lemon wheel. Related Video

Ingredients 2lbssweet potatoes 2tbspvegetable oil 2tspsea salt 1tspgarlic powder 1tspblack pepperfreshly-cracked ¼tspground cayenne ½cupParmesan cheesefreshly-grated ¼cupparsleyoptional Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Carefully cut the potatoes into ¼-inch thin matchsticks, or to your desired thickness and length. Place potatoes in a large bowl, and toss with the oil, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and cayenne until the potatoes are evenly coated. Spread out the potatoes out in a single layer on a parchment-covered baking sheet....

Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Mix sugars, peanut butter, shortening, butter and egg in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm. Heat oven to 375°F....

Ingredients 12ozuncooked pasta,(such as ziti, rigatoni or penne) 1lbground Italian sausage 1tbspolive oil 4cupssliced veggies,(such as bell peppers, red onion, mushrooms, etc.) 3cupsmarinara sauce,(homemade or store-bought) 2cupsextra pizza toppings,(such as olives, pepperoni, pepperoncini, etc.) 3cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded ½cupparmesan cheese,freshly-grated fresh basil crushed red pepper flakes parmesan cheese,extra Preparation Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat a large stockpot of generously salted water until boiling. Add the pasta and cook the pasta until it is 1 minute shy of al dente....

Ingredients 1 cup rhubarb, see recipe below, sweetened , stewed 24 marshmallows 1 cup whipping cream pink coloring, if desired Preparation Heat rhubarb, add marshmallows, and stir over low heat until just melted. Cool. If mixture is very sweet, add lemon juice to give the desired tartness. Chill until thick and syrupy; then whip cream until stiff and fold into rhubarb mixture. Turn into freezing tray of mechanical refrigerator and freeze without stirring....

Ingredients 2chicken breasts,boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes 3tbspcornstarch ½tspsalt ¼tspblack pepper 2tbspcanola oil,or vegetable oil ½cuporange marmalade ½cuporange juice,unsweetened ⅓cupsoy sauce 1tbspwhite vinegar 1tspgarlic,minced 1tspginger,minced 1pinchred pepper flakes ⅓cupchicken broth,low sodium 2tbspcornstarch Preparation Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl and add 3 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat. Heat a large pan over high heat and add oil. You can add more oil if needed to coat the bottom of your pan....

Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese 2 cups powdered sugar ½ tbsp cinnamon 14 oz pumpkin puree ½ tbsp orange extract 7 butter cookies Preparation In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth. Add cinnamon and continue mixing. Stop the beater from mixing, then add pumpkin puree. Start the mixer once again, then add the orange extract. Mix all the ingredients until smooth and creamy....

Ingredients 1½lbsground beef 2tbspcanola oil 1yellow onion,diced ½red bell pepper,diced ½green bell pepper,diced 1cupcorn 1cupblack beans 2tspcumin 2cupsbeef broth 1cuptomato sauce 1cupsalsa 3tbsptaco seasoning ¼cupketchup 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded 6brioche buns,toasted Preparation In a large skillet, add the beef and onions, cooking well for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it apart but leaving some chunks, then remove from the pan. Add in the canola oil, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, corn, and black beans and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often until the bell peppers are softened....

Ingredients 2cupskale 1cupstrawberries,chopped 1cupblueberries 1cupblackberries ¼cupalmonds,sliced ¼cupfeta cheese ⅓cupplain greek yogurt ½cupstrawberries,chopped 1milk 3tbspsugar 4tspcider vinegar 2tsppoppy seeds Preparation In a large bowl add kale, strawberries, blueberries, sliced almonds and feta cheese. Toss Add the greek yogurt, strawberries, milk, sugar, and cider vinegar to a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. Whisk in the poppyseeds. Drizzle the desired amount over the salad and toss. Related Video

Ingredients 1.25lbshomemade turkey sausage meat 2tspolive oil 1garlic clove,minced ½bunchkale,rinsed, leaves removed from the ribs, rough chopped 1cupCannellini or Northern beans,drained and rinsed 4cupsfat-free chicken stock 2cupswater 1smallpinch dried red pepper flakes,optional salt and freshly ground pepper,to taste Preparation Heat oil over medium-high heat in a medium sized pot. Add sausage meat, breaking it up with a spatula or wooden spoon into large chunks. When completely cooked, add garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes; careful not to let the garlic burn....

Ingredients 8ozcream cheese,softened 1½cupssharp cheddar cheese,grated ½tspseasoning salt ½tsponion powder ½tspgarlic powder 1tspworcestershire sauce 6slicesbacon,cooked and crumbled 2tbspparsley,chopped ⅓cuppistachios,coarsely chopped Preparation In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, seasoning salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce until well blended. Fold in the cooked and crumbled bacon and chopped parsley. Form the cheese into a ball and roll into the pistachios. Refrigerate until serving. Related Video