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Ingredients 2cupsBetty Crocker Super moist white cake mix,or yellow, or any brand, plus 2 tbsp 2cupsconfectioners’ sugar ½cupsalted butter,(1 stick), cut into 4 pieces ¼cupmilk ½cuprainbow sprinkles ⅔cupwhite chocolate chips,optional Preparation Spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Set aside. Mix together the cake mix and powdered sugar in a large bowl. Add milk and butter without stirring, and microwave for 2 minutes. Once done, immediately begin mixing everything together until the butter is fully melted....

Ingredients 1tbspbutter ½cuponions,chopped 1tbspunbleached flour,or all purpose 4cupschicken broth,reduced sodium 1½lbscauliflower florets,chopped 4cupswatercress kosher salt and pepper,to taste Preparation In a medium nonstick saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the onions, then sauté for 3 minutes, until soft. Then, add the flour and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and cauliflower, then increase heat to medium-high. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over medium-low for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 1 cup rice, cooked, cooled 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 2 cups milk 2 eggs 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp paprika ¼ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed ¼ tsp parsley, chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 360 degrees F and grease a 10-inch baking casserole of your choice. In a mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, salt, and paprika. Layer the rice at the bottom of your baking casserole, then cover with cheese....

Ingredients ½cupbutter 1cupbrown sugar 1egg 1tspvanilla 1cupflour,sifted ½tspbaking powder ½tspsalt ⅛tspbaking soda ½cupchocolate chips 1cupChristmas M&M’s Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan. In a microwave safe bowl melt the butter. In a mixing bowl add the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix well. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix well and pour into the 9×9-inch pan....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1/2 cup butter, melted, cooled slightly 1 egg 2 teaspoons orange zest 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted, cooled slightly 3 eggs 2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries 1 tablespoon powdered sugar Sweetened whipped cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1¼ cups soy milk, unsweetened almond milk or any plant-based milk 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 3 tbsp coconut sugar, or turbinado 2 tbsp coconut oil , or any plant-based oil 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 pinch salt Preparation Preheat the waffle maker. In a bowl, sift the flour and baking powder. Add the sugar, salt, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Cream together to remove any lumps....

Ingredients whole dill pickles,1 jar 2eggs,beaten ½cupbuttermilk 1cupflour 1tspsalt ¼tspblack pepper 1tspgarlic powder ½tsppaprika 1pinchcayenne vegetable oil,or canola oil for frying Preparation Slice the dill pickles to ¼-inch thick with a crinkle cut knife. Dry them very well between sheets of paper towels. Add the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika and cayenne to a bowl, then mix. Add the eggs to the buttermilk in a separate bowl, then whisk to combine....

Ingredients 1½lbsstrawberries,washed, halved 6cupswater 4Meyer lemons,juiced, or regular lemons ½cuphoney,or to taste Preparation Add the strawberries, 2 cups of water, lemon juice, and honey to the blender. Blend on high for at least 2 minutes or until smooth. Pour into a large pitcher, then stir in the remaining water. Taste, and stir in more honey for a sweeter drink. Serve over ice, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 12 oz. rotini , cooked and drained 28 oz. alfredo sauce 15 oz. ricotta cheese 2 eggs, beaten 2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 3 tbsp. parsley, minced fresh ½ tsp. salt pinch black pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; stir to mix well. In another bowl, combine hot cooked pasta and alfredo sauce....

Ingredients 1½ lb russet potatoes, quartered 12 oz andouille sausage, (smoked), sliced into 2-inch logs or coins 1½ lb large shrimp, shell-on 1 tbsp onion powder 1 tbsp garlic powder 2 tbsp cajun seasoning, (or Old Bay seasoning) 4 garlic cloves 1 tbsp hot sauce 3 bay leaves 3 ears corn, halved 12 oz light beer, (use water or broth for alcohol-free) 1½ cups water 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, melted...

Ingredients ½cupgreen olives,pitted cupflat leaf parsley,lightly packed 1garlic clove ½tspanchovy paste 7tbspolive oil 1½tsplemon juice ½tspsalt ½tspfresh ground black pepper 1lbtuna steak ¾lblinguine Preparation In a food processor or blender, pulse the olives, parsley, and garlic to a coarse puree with the anchovy paste, 6 tablespoons of the olive oil, the lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Put ¾ of the mixture in a large bowl....

Ingredients 2zucchinis,peeled 1tbspolive oil ¼cupwater salt and ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Cut lengthwise slices from the zucchini using a vegetable peeler, stopping when the seeds are reached. Turn the zucchini over and continue ‘peeling’ until all the zucchini is in long strips, then discard the seeds. Slice the zucchini into thinner strips resembling spaghetti. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook and stir zucchini in the hot oil for 1 minute....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1small onion,diced 1lbground beef 1lbItalian sausage 28oztomatoes,(1 can) crushed 6½oztomato sauce,(2 cans) 6oztomato paste,(1 can) 2tbsp*Italian Seasoning,(see Recipe Notes for recipe) ¼cupsugar salt and pepper,to taste 1tbspfresh basil,chopped 12lasagna noodles 16ozricotta cheese ½cupparmesan,finely grated 1egg 2cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded Preparation In a large skillet over medium high heat add the olive oil and onion. Sauté until tender and add the ground beef and sausage. Cook and crumble until brown and cooked throughout....

Ingredients 1lbbeef eye of round,sliced into ¼-inch strips 1cupsoy sauce ½cupbrown sugar,packed 2tbspmesquite flavored liquid smoke concentrate 1tbspground paprika 3garlic cloves,minced ¼tspsalt Preparation In a shallow glass baking dish, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, liquid smoke, paprika, garlic, and salt. Lay the meat strips in the liquid in a single layer. Cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Arrange strips of beef in a dehydrator, and let dry for 6 hours, or to desired dryness....

Ingredients 12Double Stuf Oreos,plus a few extra 12mini oreos 6ozvanilla almond bark,4 squares sugar crystal sprinkles,pink and red conversation hearts,mini, pink, like Ferrara Pan 12 sucker sticks, 8-inches Preparation Using a knife, split the mini Oreos and remove the cream center to yield 24 mini Oreo pieces. Pour the pink sprinkles into a small bowl. Melt the almond bark in a microwave safe bowl in 20 second intervals, stirring after each interval until melted and smooth....

Ingredients 1lblean ground beef 1small onion,chopped 15ozkidney bean,canned (1 can) 15ozblack bean,canned (1 can) 15ozcorn kernels,canned (1 can) 15oztomato,canned (1 can) diced 8oztomato sauce,(1 can) 2tbsptaco seasoning 1cheddar cheese,shredded, to serve 1sour cream,to serve 1pico de gallo,to serve 1avocado,sliced to serve 1tortilla chip,to serve 1lime wedge,to serve 1cilantro,chopped to serve Preparation Add the ground beef and onion to a large pot and stir until the beef is cooked through. Drain excess liquid....

Ingredients ½cupbutter,softened ⅓cupbrown sugar ½cupgranulated sugar 3⅓ozinstant vanilla pudding,or white chocolate pudding 2tspvanilla 1egg ¾tspbaking soda ½cupflour 15Oreo cookies,(set aside 5 for the topping) 1cupwhite chocolate chips vanilla candy coating Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixer, cream together butter and sugars. Add egg and vanilla and mix well. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda and pudding mix until well combined. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well....

Ingredients 1 lb penne pasta, or farfalle, and fusilli pasta, cooked and cooled 1 cup pesto, (recipe below) 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled ¼ cup pasta water, if necessary 8 oz cherry tomatoes, halved salt and ground black pepper, to taste 1 cup arugula, washed ⅓ cup olive oil, plus more as needed ¼ cup pine nuts, roasted 2 garlic cloves, bruised 3 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated or powdered, plus more to taste...

Ingredients 1¼cupsall purpose flour 2tspbaking powder ¾cuppotato starch ¾cupunsalted butter,plus 2 tbsp, room temperature 1½cupsconfectioners’ sugar 1tspvanilla sugar 4eggs,separated 3tbspsour cream,or more to taste ½lemon,zested and juiced 1tbspalmond extract 2tbspraisins 1½tbspbutter,for greasing 3tbspdried bread crumbs Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sift the all-purpose flour and baking powder into a bowl. Stir in the potato starch. Beat the unsalted butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1½cupswhole unblanched almonds 1½cupsraw cashews 1½cupswalnuts,and/or pecans 1cupraw pumpkin seeds 2tbspfresh rosemary,finely chopped or snipped 2tsppacked brown sugar 1tspfine sea salt ½tspcayenne pepper 2tbspbutter,melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. On a rimmed baking sheet, mix together all of the nuts. Bake about 12 minutes or until fragrant and toasted, stirring halfway. In a small bowl, combine the chopped rosemary, brown sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir in the melted butter....