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Ingredients 8ozcream cheese,softened ½cupsour cream ½cupmayonnaise 2cupssharp cheddar cheese,shredded 1tspDijon mustard ¼tspgarlic powder ⅛tspcayenne pepper,optional Preparation Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a food processor until fluffy. Add remaining ingredients and combine until smooth. For best flavor, refrigerate for 1 hour if time allows. Related Video

Ingredients 6cupsmilk 1cupmedium grain rice ¼cupwhite granulated sugar 2 tspground cinnamon 2tsppure vanilla extract ¼cupraisins(optional) ½cupcondensed milk(optional) 2tbspunsalted butter(optional) Preparation Combine the milk, rice, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and raisin in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, mixing occasionally. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally while scraping the base and sides of the pan with a wooden spoon, until thick and creamy. Once the rice is soft and cooked through, mix in the condensed milk and butter....

Ingredients 1 loaf whole wheat French bread, sliced 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tbsp vanilla ⅓ cup orange juice 2 large bananas, sliced 2 tsp margarine, light ⅔ cup skim milk 3 handfuls pecans , or walnuts, crushed 3 tbsp dark brown sugar 5 egg whites 5 eggs Preparation Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with canola oil spray. Beat all the egg mixture ingredients with whisk until blended. Prepare the pecan filling by blending the margarine, brown sugar and pecans using a pastry cutter....

Ingredients 1¾all-purpose flour+ 2 tbsp, divided 1tspbaking powder ¼tspBaking Soda ½tspsalt ¼cupunsalted buttersoftened 3tbspVegetable Oil ¾cupgranulated sugar+ 2 tbsp 2largeeggs ½tspvanilla extract ⅓cupbuttermilk ⅓cupsour cream 1tbspturbinado sugarfor topping 2cupsfrozen blueberriesdon’t thaw Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1⅓ cup of the flour, the baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, whip butter, granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy....

Ingredients ½lbasparagus ¼tspsalt 1clovegarlic,cut in half, optional 1strip of lemon peel,optional Preparation Snap or cut off any woody bottoms of the asparagus spears. If working with medium or large asparagus, a vegetable peeler can be used to peel the outside of the lower inch or two of the asparagus. Fill a large, wide skillet with about ¾-inch of water. Add salt. Add the cut garlic and lemon peel if using. Bring the water to a boil on high heat....

Ingredients 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 2slicespancetta 2garlic cloves 1escarole head nutmeg 1canbutter beans salt and pepper 2cupschicken stock 1tsplemon zest crusty bread,or roll Parmigiano-Reggiano Preparation Heat the olive oil in a high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until it starts to crisp. Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute. Wilt in the escarole a handful at a time, and when it is all added, season with the nutmeg....

Ingredients 1cupwater ½cupwhole milk 2½cupsall-purpose flour,plus an additional 3 tbsp, divided 1tbspsugar 1tspsalt 1tbspgarlic powder ½cupparmesan cheese,grated 1tspyeast 2tbspolive oil,plus more as needed 2½cupschicken,cooked, shredded 2½cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded divided ½cupparmesan cheese,grated 1tbspgarlic powder ½tsppepper 2cupsAlfredo sauce 1egg,beaten 3tbspfresh parsley,chopped Preparation In a microwave-proof liquid measuring cup, combine the water and the milk. Microwave on high for 45 seconds. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, garlic powder, parmesan, and yeast....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1cuponion,(red or yellow), chopped 1lbground beef,(85 – 90% lean) 1cupred bell pepper,chopped, medium salt and freshly ground black pepper 1½tbspgarlic,(4 cloves), minced 2cupslow sodium chicken broth ½tsppaprika ½tsporegano ½tspground cumin ¼tspred pepper flakes,crushed, optional 1½cupsinstant white rice,uncooked ½cupfresh parsley,chopped ½cupsfresh cilantro,chopped 1tbsplime juice,plus wedges for serving Preparation Heat a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute 2 minutes. Crumble in beef and add bell pepper....

Ingredients 1 pkg chocolate cake mix 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1 cup nuts, chopped 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 dash salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350° F. With mixer on medium speed, beat cake mix, oil and egg in large bowl until crumbly. Stir in nuts. Set aside 1 c. of crumb mixture. Firmly press remaining mixture on bottom of a greased 9x13 baking pan....

Ingredients 8cupsrice chex ½cupmilk chocolate chips ½cuppeanut butter ½cupbutter 1tspvanilla 2cupspowdered sugar 1cupHoliday M&Ms Preparation Place Rice Chex in a bowl and set aside. Also, place powdered sugar in a large ziplock bag. In a small pot, melt butter, peanut butter, vanilla, chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips on low heat until smooth and well combined, stirring the entire time. Pour melted mixture over Rice Chex and mix well until all the cereal is evenly coated....

Ingredients 1lb90% lean ground beef 1½tspkosher salt ½cuponion,diced ½cupcelery,diced ½cupcarrot,diced 28ozdiced or crushed tomatoes 5cupsgreen cabbage,chopped 4cupsbeef stock,canned or homemade 2bay leaves Preparation If the electric pressure cooker has a saute option, or if using the Instant Pot, press the saute button and let the pressure cooker get very hot. When hot spray with oil, add the ground beef and salt and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned, breaking the meat up into small pieces as it cooks....

Ingredients 3cupsall-purpose flour 2tspcornstarch 1tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ½tspground cinnamon ¼tspground nutmeg ¼tspground ginger ½cupunsalted buttersoftened ⅓cupunflavored vegetable shortening 1¼cupsgranulated sugar 2largeegg yolks ⅔cupcanned pumpkin puree 1tspvanilla extract 3ozcream cheesesoftened 3tbspbuttersoftened ¾tspground cinnamon ½tspvanilla extract 2½cupspowdered sugar 1½tbspmilk Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger for 20 seconds. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter, shortening, and sugar until pale and fluffy....

Ingredients 6cupscorn chex cereal ½cupOreos,(8 original Oreos), very finely crushed ½cuppowdered sugar 12ozVanilla Candy Melts,(1 bag) Preparation Measure 6 cups Corn Chex Cereal into a large mixing bowl, set aside. Pour crushed Oreos and powdered sugar into a large ziploc bag, seal bag and shake to combine mixture, set aside. In a microwave safe bowl, melt Vanilla candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until melted and smooth....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. baking soda 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 cup white chocolate baking pieces 3 ½ oz. macadamia nuts, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and shortening with an electric mixer on medium-to-high speed, for about 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar and baking soda....

Ingredients 1lbspinach,chopped 2tspdried fenugreek 4tbspghee,or butter 12ozpaneer,cut into small ½-inch cubes 1yellow onion,chopped 2garlic cloves,minced 1tspfresh ginger,minced 2tspcumin 2tspgaram masala ½tspturmeric ¼tspcayenne pepper ¼tspkosher salt 1½cupscoconut milk Preparation Add the spinach and fenugreek to boiling water, then cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain well, squeezing out as much liquid as possible. Chop the spinach finely. Add the ghee to a pan, then fry the paneer cubes until lightly browned. Remove from pan....

Ingredients 3cupsflour 3½cupssugar 1tspcinnamon 1tspsalt 1tspbaking soda ½tspground cloves 1tsppumpkin pie spice 29ozcanned pumpkin 3eggs 1cupsour cream Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, start by mixing all of the dry ingredients together with a whisk: flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, ground cloves, pumpkin pie spice In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients: canned pumpkin, eggs, sour cream Combine the wet and the dry, use a spatula to stir it all together, stir until just combined....

Ingredients ¾lbFontina 1¼cupmilk 3egg yolks 3tbspbutter 1¼tspsalt ½tspfresh-ground black pepper 1lbfusilli 1½lbszucchini Preparation In a medium heatproof bowl, combine the grated cheese and the milk. Allow the mixture to stand for 20 minutes and then drain off the milk, reserving ¼ cup. Set the bowl with the cheese over a saucepan of barely simmering water, or transfer the cheese to the top of a double boiler. Whisk for about 5 minutes until the cheese melts....

Ingredients 1lbchicken thighs 1tbspsoy sauce 2tspcornstarch 2tbspvegetable oil 1red bell pepper,diced 1green bell pepper,diced 1yellow onion,small, thinly sliced 4garlic cloves,grated 1tbspginger,grated 1tspred pepper flakes,or 3 dried red chilies, crushed 3green onions,thinly sliced ¼cupdry roasted peanuts 3tbspsoy sauce 1tbspdry sherry 1tspbrown sugar ½cuplow-sodium chicken stock 1tbsprice wine vinegar 2tbsphoisin sauce 1tspsesame oil Preparation In a bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Let marinate while you prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients and set aside until ready to use....

Ingredients 2cupsstrawberriesrinsed, hulled, and quartered 1tbsphoney 1tsplemon juice Preparation Heat a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add strawberries, honey, and lemon in the pan, then crush with a hand-held food chopper or a potato masher. Simmer, uncovered for 8 minutes until the strawberries reduce down. Stir strawberries and adjust heat to medium-high. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Serve on ice creams, cakes, and more, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 24ozsemi-sweet chocolate chips,(1 bag) 8ozcream cheese,softened 3tbspinstant coffee granules 2tspwater 6ozsemi-sweet chocolate chips 1tbspshortening Preparation Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting for 1 to 3 minutes. Mix in the cream cheese, coffee granules, and water into melted chocolate until smooth. Chill the chocolate mixture for about 30 minutes until firm enough to shape....