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Ingredients 1egg whitelarge 2tspvanilla extract 4cupspecanhalved 1cupgranulated sugar ½cupbrown sugarlight 5tspCinnamon ¼cupwater Canola oilspray Preparation In a medium-sized bowl, add the egg whites and vanilla together and whisk until frothy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add in the pecans. Add in the sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Spray the inside of the crockpot with canola oil spray. Add the pecan mixture to the slow cooker on low for 3 hours. Stir every hour and when the nuts are a half an hour away from done pour in the water and stir one final time....

Ingredients 8tspactive dry yeast 1tspwhite sugar 1cupwarm water 1cupall-purpose flour 7cupsall-purpose flour 2cupslukewarm water 2tbsplukewarm water 6tbspolive oil 2tspsalt 1tspbutter,or as needed Preparation Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand in a warm place until frothy for about 10 minutes. Stir in flour. Cover the sponge with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes. Place flour in a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Pour in the sponge....

Ingredients 1tbspshallots,minced 2tspdijon mustard 2tbspwhite wine vinegar 6tbspbuttermilk,1% 2tbspextra virgin olive oil ¼tspgarlic powder ½tspkosher salt pinchblack pepper 1headromaine,chopped about 5 cups 1medium corn on the cobb,cooked and cut off husk 5large grape tomatoes,quartered ½large avocado,3oz, sliced ¼cupred onion,sliced Preparation Whisk all the dressing ingredients together. Place lettuce in a large bowl, top with corn, tomatoes, avocado and red onion and drizzle with dressing. Related Video

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 2largeyellow onionsdiced 1green bell pepperdiced 2jalapeno peppersfinely chopped 8clovesgarlicchopped or minced 2lbsground beef 2tbspground cumin 2tbspchili powder 2tspsmoked paprika 1tspsalt 1⁄2tspcayenne 14ozcrushed tomatoes 15oztomato sauce 2cupsbeef broth 28ozkidney beansdrained 14ozblack beansdrained sour cream grated cheddar cheese sliced jalapeños chopped green onions fresh cilantro leaves Preparation Heat oil in a large heavy-based pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until transparent, then add the green bell peppers, jalapeños, and garlic and saute for another minute until garlic is brown and fragrant....

Ingredients 6cupsfresh butter beans,or 3 boxes 10 oz frozen baby lima beans ½cupextra virgin olive oil ¼cupfresh lime juice,plus 2 tbsp more ¼cupbuttermilk,plus 2 tbsp more salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste 1cupmint,chopped Preparation Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the butter beans and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until they are tender. Drain and rinse the beans under cold running water. Drain well and pat the beans dry....

Ingredients 8ozcream cheese,(1 package) at room temperature ⅓cupwhite sugar 1egg 2tbsppumpkin,100% pure 6dropsyellow food coloring 3dropsred food coloring ⅛tspsalt ½cupchocolate chips,semisweet, or more to taste 1 ½cupsall-purpose flour 1cupwhite sugar ¼cupunsweetened cocoa powder 1tspbaking Soda ½tspsalt ⅓cupvegetable oil 1cupwater 1tspwhite vinegar 1tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Place cream cheese, ⅓ cup sugar, egg, pumpkin, yellow food coloring, red food coloring, and salt in a bowl....

Ingredients 1 cup low-fat milk ½ cup strawberries, frozen, unsweetened ½ banana, ripe 2 tbsp chocolate drink mix, powdered ½ tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp white sugar Preparation In a blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth. If consistency is too runny, add more strawberries and blend slightly. Related Video

Ingredients 1½cupscranberry juice ¾cupfresh lime juice ¾cuptequila ½cuporange-flavored liqueur,such as Cointreau or Triple Sec ice cubes Preparation Stir all ingredients together until blended. Serve over ice in sugar- or salt-rimmed glasses, garnished with fresh cranberries and lime wedges if desired. Related Video

Ingredients 1green cabbage head 1lbground pork,or ground turkey ½lbground beef 2small onions,diced 3garlic cloves,minced ½tspdill weed 3tbspfresh parsley 14oztomatoes,(1 can), diced, undrained salt and pepper,to taste 1cuprice,uncooked 1egg 1½cupstomato sauce,plus ⅓ cup, divided 10.5oztomato soup,(1 can) Preparation Boil the cabbage leaves for about 2 minutes or until soft. Set aside to cool. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cook the rice according to package directions, but reduce the cooking time by 5 minutes so the rice is slightly underdone....

Ingredients ⅓cuphoney 3tbspregular soy sauce 2tbspbutter 2 ½tbspfresh lemon juice,juice of ½ a lemon 1tbspgarlic,minced, crushed 1tbsprice wine vinegar 2tspSriracha 2tspsesame oil 1tspginger,minced 1tbspSesame seeds Pinch of red chili flakes,optional 3lbside of salmon,wild caught, if possible Salt,to season green onion slices,to garnish Preparation Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking tray with a large piece of foil, big enough to fold over and seal to create a packet....

Ingredients ½cupbutter,or margarine, melted 1½cupsgraham cracker crumbs 14ozEAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk,(1 can) 2cupssemi sweet chocolate morsels 1⅓cupsflaked coconut 1cupnuts,chopped Preparation Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 13×9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray. Combine the graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture. Layer evenly with chocolate chips, coconut and nuts. Press down firmly with a fork....

Ingredients 2medium zucchini 2eggs ¾cupall-purpose flour ½cupparmesan cheese,grated 2cupsseasoned bread crumbs canola oil,for frying Preparation Trim ends off zucchini and slice into ½-inch slices. Beat eggs with salt and pepper to taste. Combine parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and salt & pepper to taste in a separate dish. Pour oil into a pan to ½-inch deep and heat over medium heat. Dredge zucchini in flour, dip in eggs and finally dip in bread crumbs....

Ingredients 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup 1/4 cup milk 1 cup herb-seasoned stuffing crumbs 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb), cut into 1-inch-wide strips 2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 11x7-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix soup and milk until well blended. In another small bowl, mix stuffing crumbs and melted butter....

Ingredients 3 cups all purpose flour 2¼ tsp quick rise yeast, (1 package) such as Red Star 2 tsp sugar ⅛ tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt ¾ cup water, 120 to 130 degrees F ¼ cup oil ¼ cup full fat plain yogurt melted butter Preparation In a large mixing bowl, combine 1½ cups flour, yeast, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add warm water, oil, and yogurt to the flour mixture....

Ingredients 5 large eggs, room temp 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking powder 1 lb fresh mangos, (2 medium) peeled and thinly sliced into strips 1 lb fresh mangos, (2 medium) 1 1/2 cups puréed 4 tbsp sugar, if needed 16 oz cream cheese, 2 packages, softened 1 cup unsalted butter, (16 tbsp), softened 2 ½ cup powdered sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract Preparation In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with whisk, beat eggs on high speed 1 minute until foamy....

Ingredients 1ozbrandy,or bourbon 1ozdark rum,or bourbon 1tspsugar ¼tspvanilla extract,optional 6ozwhole milk nutmeg,for sprinkling, optional Preparation Stir well with ice and strain into a large goblet over fresh crushed ice. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Serve and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients ½cupall-purpose flour ½cupcocoa powder ¾cupgranulated sugar ⅓cuppacked light-brown sugar ¼tspsalt ½cupbutter 2largeeggs 1tspvanilla extract ¾cupchopped pecans,divided 2½cupsmini marshmallows ¼cupsalted butter ¼cupmilk ¼cupcocoa powder ½tspvanilla extract 2cupspowdered sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment or aluminum foil and brush with melted butter. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until well blended. Using a wooden spoon stir in melted butter and mix until combined....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup shortening 3 to 5 tablespoons ice-cold water Preparation Heat oven to 475°F. Mix flour and salt in medium bowl. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost leaves side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary)....

Ingredients 20ozpork chops,(4 chops) center cut, boneless 2tspseasoned breadcrumbs 42gpart skim mozzarella,(2 slices) cut in half, such as Sargento 1ozprosciutto,(2 slices) cut in half 12baby spinach leaves 1clovegarlic,crushed ¼tspkosher salt black pepper,to taste olive oil spray Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut a deep pocket all the way through one side of the pork chops, leaving the sides intact. Stuff each pork chop with ½ slice of prosciutto, ½ slice of cheese, and 3 spinach leaves....

Ingredients 1lbshrimp shells 20cupswater 4carrots,sliced 4onions,quartered ½bunchcelery,sliced 2bay leaves 3garlic cloves,sliced 2fresh parsley sprigs 5whole cloves 1tspground black pepper 1tbspdried basil 2tspdried thyme Preparation Bake the shrimp shells at 375 degrees F until dried and starting to brown on the edges. In an 8-quart pot, combine the water, carrots, onions, celery, bay leaves, garlic, parsley, cloves, pepper, basil, thyme, and shrimp shells. Bring slowly to a boil. Reduce the heat, and cook for 5 to 7 hours....