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Ingredients 2cupsMonterey Jack cheese,shredded 2jalapenos,minced 1clovegarlic,minced 1cupflour 1large egg,beaten 1cupwhole milk 1½cupsplain bread crumbs 1tsppaprika 1tspgarlic powder 1tspcayenne pepper oil,canola or vegetable, for frying Preparation Combine shredded cheese, minced garlic, and jalapenos in a bowl and mix. Shape cheese mixture into about ¾-inch balls, squeezing tightly to compress. Place the balls on a cookie sheet and freeze for about 60 minutes minimum but 2 hours is preferred. Preheat the deep fryer to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 4large egg yolks ¼cupgranulated sugar ⅛tspsalt 2cupsheavy cream,divided 1tsppure vanilla extract 8ozsemi-sweet chocolate bars,finely chopped 1cupgraham cracker crumbs,about 8 graham crackers 4large egg whites 1cupgranulated sugar ½tspcream of tartar ½tsppure vanilla extract Preparation Whisk the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt together in a heat-proof bowl. Set aside. Bring ¾ cup of heavy cream to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. (The remaining heavy cream is used in step 6....

Ingredients 32caramels,such as Kraft ½cupheavy cream 1cupall-purpose flour 1cupold fashioned rolled oats ¾cuplight-brown sugar,packed ½tspbaking soda ¼tsptable salt 12tbspunsalted butter,cut into 1 tbsp pieces 1tspvanilla extract 1cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips flaky sea salt,optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pour the cream over the caramels in a microwave safe bowl, then heat the mixture on High power in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until melted and smooth. Set aside....

Ingredients 1lblarge shrimp,peeled and deveined ½lbscallops 1red bell pepper,cut into 1 inch pieces 1green bell pepper,cut into 1 inch pieces 1fresh pineapple,peeled, cored and cut into wedges ½cuprice vinegar 2tspsesame oil 2tspfresh ginger root,minced 3tbsplight soy sauce Preparation If using wooden skewers, soak 6 of them in warm water for 15 minutes. This prevents the skewers from catching on fire while the kabobs cook. Then thread the shrimp, scallops, peppers, and pineapple on the skewers....

Ingredients 2cupswater 1cupmilk 1cupsteel-cut oats 1applepeeled, cored, and chopped 2tbspbrown sugar 1½tbspbuttercut into 6 pieces ½tspground cinnamon ¼tspsalt Preparation Combine water, milk, oats, apple, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and salt in a slow cooker; mix well. Cook oatmeal on Low for 1 hour. Reduce heat to Simmer or Warm and cook for 7 to 8 hours. Related Video

Ingredients heavy cream 2tbsphoney 10ozsemisweet chocolate Preparation Stir together cream and honey in a small saucepan; bring just to a boil Remove from heat Add chocolate; stir until smooth. Use as desired and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients 10oztunadrained 1tbspolive oil 1tbspmayonnaiseor more if needed 1smallapplepeeled, cored, and chopped ¼smallonionminced 1tbspsweet pickle relish ½tspdill weed salt and ground black pepperto taste Preparation Stir the tuna, olive oil, mayonnaise, apple, onion, relish, and dill together in a bowl until evenly mixed. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate overnight before serving. Related Video

Ingredients 1ozfresh lime juice,(about 1 large lime), juiced 1tsplight agave nectar,or 2 tsp simple syrup 1jalapeño round,thinly sliced, ⅛ to ¼ inch wide 2ozgrapefruit juice,(about ½ large grapefruit), juiced 1½oz100% agave blanco,or reposado tequila 3partskosher salt 1partancho chili powder,or regular chili powder lime wedges smallgrapefruit,wedges for garnish, optional Preparation First, prepare the glasses. Mix together the salt and chili on a small, rimmed plate. Run a lime wedge around the outer top edge of the glasses, then roll the edges in the chili-salt so it sticks....

Ingredients 2cupsicecubed, divided 3ozvodka 2ozOcean Spray 100% Juice Cranberry 1½ozgrapefruit juice 1grapefruit peelfor garnish Preparation Add 1 cup (140 grams) of cubed ice to a tall shaker. Add the vodka, Ocean Spray 100% Juice Cranberry and grapefruit juice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Divide remaining 1 cup (140 grams) of ice between two rocks glasses and pour the cocktail evenly over the ice in the glasses. Using a sharp knife, carefully remove the white pith from the peel of the grapefruit....

Ingredients Preparation Cut chicken into 4 cutlets, then place cutlets between 2 sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap and pound out to ¼-inch thick. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. In a shallow plate, beat the egg and 1 teaspoon of water together. Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl. Dip the chicken into the egg, then the breadcrumb mixture. Place on a work surface and spray both sides with olive oil....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cup oil 1 tsp soda 2 cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla 3 eggs 3 cup apples, chopped 3 cup flour 1 cup nuts 1 tsp salt 1 stick butter 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup milk Preparation Beat eggs, sugar and oil together in a large bowl. Add sifted dry ingredients. Add vanilla, nuts and apples. Pour in a deep baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 1-1/2 hours....

Ingredients 1lbsugar snap peas,trimmed 3tbspgarlic flavored olive oil ¼cuplow sodium soy sauce ¼tspsesame oil 2dropschili oil ¼tspbrown sugar,packed 2tbspsesame seeds,toasted Preparation Preheat the oven broiler, and move oven rack into the top position. Place the snap peas onto a baking pan, drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Spread the snap peas out into a single layer. Broil the snap peas in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes until tender....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour 1½tbsppoppy seeds 2tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 1cupripe bananas,mashed 1largeegg ¾cupsugar ¼cupvegetable or canola oil 2tsporange zest,freshly grated 1tspvanilla 1cuppowdered sugar 2tbspfresh orange juice,plus more, if needed 1tsporange zest,freshly grated 1tspvanilla Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and spray with cooking spray; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder and salt; set aside....

Ingredients ½lbbow ties 1large fennel bulb,(about 1 lb) ¼cupolive oil 2tbsplemon juice ¼tspsalt ½tspfresh ground black pepper ¼lbprosciutto,thin sliced ¼lbparmesan cheese,(1 chunk) Preparation In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the bow ties for about 15 minutes until just done. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly. In a large bowl, toss together the bow ties, fennel, oil, lemon juice, salt and ¼ teaspoon of the pepper. Add the prosciutto and toss again....

Ingredients 1¼cup1all-purpose flour,spoon and leveled 1¼cupboxed cake mix,yellow or vanilla ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ¾cupunsalted butter,(1.5 sticks), softened to room temperature ½cupgranulated sugar ½cuplight brown sugar,packed 1egg,at room temperature 1½tsppure vanilla extract 1cupchocolate chips,preferably ½ of white and ½ of semi-sweet chocolate chips ½cupsprinkles Preparation In a large bowl, sift flour, cake mix, salt, and baking soda together. Set aside. Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat the softened butter and both sugars together on medium speed for about 1 minute until creamy and smooth....

Ingredients 2ozchocolateunsweetened, chopped ¾ cupall-purpose flourplus 2 tbsp ¼cupcocoa powderunsweetened, plus 2 tbsp ¾tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt 1cupgranulated sugar ¼cupunsalted buttersoftened 1largeegg 1largeegg yolk 1 ½tspvanilla extract ½cupsour cream ½cupwaterboiling raspberry buttercream frosting 12raspberries Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl on 50 percent power in 20-second intervals, stirring between intervals until it’s melted and smooth....

Ingredients ½cupmilk ½cupwater 3tbspbutterdiced 2tspgranulated sugar ¼tspsaltheaping ½tspvanilla extract 1cupall-purpose flour vegetable oilfor frying ½cupgranulated sugar 2tspground cinnamon Preparation Heat 1½-inches of oil in a heavy bottom pot over medium heat to 360 degrees F. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, water, butter, sugar, and salt, then bring the mixture just to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, remove from the heat and immediately stir in the vanilla and flour....

Ingredients 1tbspbutter 8bacon slices,chopped 1onion,finely diced, small 1lbcollard greens 2garlic cloves 1¼cupschicken broth Salt and pepper ,to taste Preparation Wash greens and using a sharp knife, cut out the woody stem. Cut into ¾ pieces. Cook chopped bacon and butter over medium heat in a pan until crisp. Remove a few slices for garnish. Add onions to bacon grease and cook until softened for about 3 minutes. Add greens and garlic....

Ingredients 1lbchicken breast 2celery stalks ½mediumwhite onion ,chopped ¼cupsoy sauce,divided ¼tspginger powder 1tbspchili vinegar 1½tbspblack pepper,coarse ground 2tbspcorn starch 4tbspcanola oil ,divided Preparation Cut the chicken into 1-inch bites, and marinade with 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, ½ tablespoon of the chili vinegar, cornstarch, and the ground ginger for 30 minutes. Using 2 tablespoons of canola oil, heat a wok on high. Add the chicken when the oil is hot....

Ingredients 1½cupswater 1cinnamon stick,(3-inches) 1whole star anise 1cupjasmine rice 1¼tspground cinnamon,plus more to garnish 1tspground ginger ¾tspground cardamom ½tspkosher salt pinchground black pepper 1tspvanilla extract 13½ozunsweetened coconut milk,(3 cans), full fat, divided 1cupbrown sugar,packed coconut flakes,toasted, to garnish, optional Preparation In a 4-quart pot, combine the water, cinnamon stick, and star anise, and bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the rice and reduce the heat to low....