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Ingredients 10raspberries ½ozorange liqueuroptional 2ozrum ½tspsugarraw 1limejuiced 1smalllime wedge sugar Preparation Prepare your glass by running a lime wedge around the rim of a martini glass. Dip the top of the glass into a plate sprinkled with sugar. In a mixing glass, muddle the raspberries with the lime juice and sugar. Add rum and lots of ice. Shake well. Pour the mixture through a sieve into a martini glass. The sieve helps catch the raspberry seeds....

Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 4red potatoes,medium, cut into ½-inch cubes ⅓cupyellow onion,diced 3tbsptruffle oil 2tbspparsley,fresh, chopped ⅓cupParmesan cheese,shredded Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a glass baking dish with cooking spray. Combine potatoes, onion, truffle oil, and parsley in the prepared baking dish and stir to coat potatoes with oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Stir, and continue to bake, stirring every 10 minutes, until crispy, 20 to 30 minutes longer....

Ingredients 4cupswhole milk ¼tspground cloves 1tspvanilla extract 1tspground cinnamon 12egg yolks 1½cupsgranulated sugar 1cupbourbon,optional 4cupshalf and half 1tbspvanilla extract ½tspground nutmeg Preparation Add the milk, cloves, vanilla, and cinnamon into a saucepan over low heat and whisk constantly until it comes to a hint of a simmer. In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, add the eggs and sugar and mix for about 4 to 5 minutes. until they lighten in color and get fluffier and like ribbons....

Ingredients 1½lbsbeef ground black pepper ¼cupall-purpose flour 1tbspvegetable oil 1lbpotato 4carrots 2onions 4clovegarlic 3¼cupsSwanson® Beef Stock 1tbspWorcestershire sauce 1tspthyme leaves,dried 1bayleaf 1cupfrozen peas Preparation Season the beef with black pepper. Coat the beef with 2 tablespoons of the flour. Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in 2 batches and cook until it’s well browned, stirring often. Place the potatoes, carrots, onions and garlic into a 5-quart slow cooker....

Ingredients 2tbspcooking oil 1onion 1¾lbsgreen cabbage,(about ½ head) 1lbbaking potatoes,(about 2 potatoes) 4cupswater 2cupchicken broth,low-sodium 1bay leaf 1½tspdried thyme 1½tspsalt ¾lbsmoked sausage Preparation In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the cabbage, potatoes, water, broth, bay leaf, thyme, and salt to the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes until the cabbage and potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 1½cupscold water 12packagesgelatin powder 6tbspsugar 3dropspeppermint extract nonstick cooking spray,for greasing 1½cupsall purpose flour ⅓cupdark cocoa powder 1tspbaking soda ¼tspkosher salt 1cupbrown sugar 1cuphot water ½cupcanola oil 1tbspapple cider vinegar 1tbspvanilla extract 1jarvanilla frosting ½cupsweetened coconut flakes 12holiday themed lollipops,sticks trimmed to 2 inches Powdered sugar,for dusting 12 balloons 12 skewers Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together the cold water and gelatin. Let the gelatin bloom for 5 minutes, until the water is mostly absorbed....

Ingredients 2¼cupsall purpose flour,spoon & leveled, plus more for work surface ½tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt ¾cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature ¾cupgranulated sugar 1large egg,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract 6ozsemi sweet chocolate,coarsely chopped and divided 3tbspheavy cream Preparation Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside. In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed until smooth for about 1 minute....

Ingredients 5ozwhite almond bark,or white chocolate chips 5ozred candy melts 1tspshortening 5cupschex cereal 1cupstrawberry cake mix ½cuppowdered sugar ½pkgvalentines chocolate M&M’s Preparation Start by dividing the chex mix equally into 2 bowls. In a microwave safe dish, melt the 5 ounces of white almond bark or white chocolate chips. Add ½ teaspoon of shortening so that the almond bark will spread evenly. Microwave 30 seconds at a time and be careful not to burn the almond bark....

Ingredients 1cansweetened condensed milk ¾cupwhole milk ½tbspvanilla extract ½cupsugar 1cupwhite chocolate chip 1tspinstant coffee Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, vanilla, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and stir until sugar has dissolved. Add the white chocolate chips and stir until melted. Stir in the instant coffee until dissolved. Remove the pot from the heat and let the syrup cool completely....

Ingredients 2 lb cream cheese 1½ cups granulated sugar 6 large eggs 2 cups heavy cream 1 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, sifted cooking spray Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and grease your springform tin with cooking spray. Line with 2 overlapping 16x12-inch sheets of parchment paper, making sure parchment comes at least 2 inches above the top of the pan on all sides....

Ingredients ½cupbrown sugar 2tbsppaprika 1tbspsmoked paprika 1tbspblack pepper 1tbspkosher salt 1tbspgarlic powder 1tbsponion powder 1tspmustard powder ¼tspCayenne pepper Preparation Mix all of the ingredients together. Stir in an airtight container until ready to use. Related Video

Ingredients ¼lbrare roast beef,thinly sliced ½lemon,juiced 1tbspextra virgin olive oil salt and fresh pepper 1.5cupsbaby arugula .25ozshaved Asiago or Parmesan Cheese Preparation Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Lay the roast beef over a plate. Add half of the vinaigrette to the roast beef. Top with arugula, salt, pepper, remaining vinaigrette, and shaved Asiago. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 1½cupsstrawberries,washed and hulled ¾cupmilk 1cupraspberries Preparation Taste-test the berries. If they are super-sweet, use only 1 or 2 tablespoons of sugar. Puree the strawberries, milk, and sugar in the blender. Divide the berries between serving bowls. Pour the strawberry mixture over the berries in the bowls. Related Video

Ingredients 2lbssheep’s milk ricotta cheese 1½cupsconfectioners’ sugar ¼cupmixed peel 1½ozdark chocolate,finely chopped 1¼cupsall purpose flour 3tbspdry Marsala wine,or more to taste 1tbspbutter,softened 1tbspwhite sugar 2tspvinegar,or more to taste corn oil,for frying 3tbsppistachio nuts,chopped 2tbspconfectioners’ sugar,or to taste Preparation Beat ricotta cheese and confectioners’ sugar together in a bowl until smooth. Stir in mixed peel and chocolate. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours. Mix flour, Marsala wine, butter, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl to make cannoli dough....

Ingredients 1½cupsbalsamic vinegar 3tbspbrown sugar 12ozgrape tomatoesor cherry tomatoes 10ozfresh bocconcini ballscherry-sized, mozzarella 2tbspolive oil 4tspdried Italian herbs fresh basil leaveshandful, shredded, to garnish flaked sea salt and ground pepperto season Preparation Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook while stirring over low heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until sugar has dissolved. Increase heat to medium setting and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until reduced by ⅓ and thickened like syrup....

Ingredients 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese blend (4 oz) 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 bag (12 oz) frozen cut green beans, thawed, drained 1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 1/2 cups cheddar crispy fried onions (from 6-oz can) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In 1 1/2-quart casserole, stir together soup, cheese blend and soy sauce. Stir in green beans, bell pepper and 1 cup of the onions....

Ingredients 40ozcherry pie filling,(2 cans) 15.25ozdark chocolate cake mix,(1 box) ¾cupunsalted butter,melted Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray bottom of 9×13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread pie filling in baking dish. Top with dry cake mix; gently shake pan to distribute evenly. Pour melted butter over top, tilting pan to cover as much of top with butter as possible. Bake for about 42 to 45 minutes or until mostly dry on top and bubbly around edges....

Ingredients 2partscitrus flavored vodka iced tea Preparation Build over ice and stir. Related Video

Ingredients 18¼ozchocolate cake mix,(1 package) ½cupbutter,softened 1tspvanilla extract 2eggs ½cupsemisweet chocolate chips ½cupbutterscotch chips ½galvanilla ice cream,softened Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease baking sheets. In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, butter, vanilla extract, eggs, chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips. Roll dough into 2-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Do not overbake; the cookies should be set, but still soft....

Ingredients 1lblean ground beef 1tbspolive oil 1carrot,diced 1celery stalk,diced 1onion,thin slice, diced 1tspgarlic,minced 32oztomato vegetable juice cocktail,(1 bottle), such as V8® 14ozchicken broth,(1 can) 1tbspdried parsley 1tbspdried basil 1tspdried oregano freshly ground black pepper,to taste 1½cupsditalini pasta 15ozcannellini beans,(1 can), drained, rinsed Preparation Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the beef in the hot skillet for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and crumbly, then drain and discard the grease....