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Ingredients 12chocolate sandwich cookies 3tbspbutter,melted ¾cup hot fudge sauce,room temperature, plus additional for serving 2bananas,sliced 1cupheavy cream 1tbspcornstarch 1tbsppowdered sugar 8ozcream cheese 1cupcreamy peanut butter 1tspvanilla extract 1cuppowdered sugar ¼cupheavy cream Preparation Place cookies in a large freezer bag and crush using a rolling pin. Or pulse in a food processor. Combine crumbs with melted butter in a small bowl. Press into the bottom of an 8 by 10-inch springform pan or pie plate....

Ingredients 1/2 cup pizza sauce 4 flour tortillas (7-8 inches) 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/2 3.5 oz. package of pepperoni slices Preparation Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the tortillas to within 1-inch of the edges. Then sprinkle each tortilla evenly with cheese. Arrange 1/4 of the pepperoni slices down the center of each tortilla. Then roll up each tortilla and wrap it in foil....

Ingredients ¼cupkosher,or other high quality salt, for garnish, optional 3tsptajín seasoning,for garnish, optional fresh lime wedges,for rimming the glasses and garnish 1jalapeño,sliced into rounds, use more or less, depending on how spicy you prefer it 1¼cupsaged tequila,such as reposado or añejo 3cupspineapple juice ½cuporange liqueur,such as triple sec ¼cuplime juice Preparation Combine the salt and Tajín in a small bowl or plate. Next, take a glass (a cocktail or coupe glass will do, though a canning jar is just as easy) and rub the rim of it with a wedge of lime....

Ingredients ½cupruby port 3striporange zest ½cupfresh orange juice 12ozfresh cranberries ¾cupsugar Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine the port with the orange zest and orange juice and bring to a boil. Add the cranberries and sugar and simmer over moderately low heat for about 25 minutes until the sauce is jam-like. Transfer to a bowl and serve warm or at room temperature. Related Video

Ingredients 6ozmilk chocolate ¾cupwhole milk ¼cupheavy cream ¼cupcocoa powder,unsweetened 3tbspraspberry liqueur ginger,crystallized Preparation Combine everything except the liqueur and ginger in a small saucepan and place over medium-low heat. Whisk occasionally until chocolate is melted. Continue to cook, whisking frequently until smooth and slightly thickened. Remove from heat, stir in liqueur, pour into serving cups, and top with a piece of ginger, if using, and serve immediately Related Video

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1pcmedium white onion peeled and diced 1largepoblano peppercored and diced 4clovesgarlicpeeled and minced 4cupsvegetable stockor beef or chicken stock 2cupssalsa verde(16 oz) homemade or store-bought 1¼lbsYukon gold potatoes1/2-inch diced into pieces 1¼lbssteakdiced pieces into 1/2-inch 2tspground cumin sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper to taste avocadodiced fresh cilantrochopped red oniondiced sour cream cheeseshredded tortilla chipscrumbled Preparation Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion and poblano pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent....

Ingredients 2 canscoconut milkfull fat variant ¾cuphoney ½cuppeanut buttercreamy, natural, unsalted 1tsppure vanilla extract ½tspsea saltfine grain 1½tsparrowroot starch(optional, whisked with a few tablespoons of the coconut milk mixture) dashground cayenne pepper(optional) Preparation In a Dutch oven or a big, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the coconut milk, honey, peanut butter, vanilla and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, whisking often to prevent scorching. After a few minutes, the mixture should be well blended, but if not, whisk vigorously until it is....

Ingredients 1tbspgarlic,grated 1tbsplemon juice 1cupdiced tomato 2tbspred onion,finely chopped 2tbspjalapeño,finely chopped kosher salt,to taste 2tbspolive oil black pepper,to taste kosher salt,to taste 4cupsiceberg lettuce,shredded 2lbribeye steak,cubed 3tbspred onion,finely chopped 2tbspEthiopian butter,or clarified butter 2tbspjalapeño,finely chopped pita bread,or Injera ¼cupsuf fitfit,or pureed sunflower seeds timatim fitfit,or pureed tomatoes azifa green lentil 1beet shiro,or orange split peas ¼cupalicha kik,or yellow split peas misir wot,or red lentils ¼cupgomen,or collard greens tikil goman,or cabbage and carrots...

Ingredients 1¾lbslean pork center loin ⅓cuplow sodium soy sauce ⅓cupapple cider vinegar ½cupwater 5clovesgarlic,crushed 6ground peppercorns 6bay leaves 1jalapeno,chopped, optional 2tbspscallions,chopped, for garnish Preparation Place pork, soy sauce, vinegar, water, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, and optional jalapeño in the crock pot. Cover and set to Low heat for 6 to 8 hours turning over half way through cooking. Remove the pork, shred with 2 forks, and put it back in the crock pot for 1 more hour to let the flavor get into the meat....

Ingredients 1lbpenne pasta noodles,or pasta of choice 2cupschicken,cooked, diced 2cupsbroccoli,steamed ½cupbutter 2cupsheavy whipping cream 4ozcream cheese ½tspgarlic,minced 1tspgarlic powder 1tspItalian seasoning ¼tspsalt ¼tsppepper 1cupparmesan cheese,grated 1cupmozzarella cheese parmesan cheese,shredded, optional, to garnish Preparation Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain. While the pasta is cooking, make the three cheese alfredo sauce. In a large skillet add the butter, heavy whipping cream, and cream cheese. Cook over medium heat and whisk until melted....

Ingredients 1cupboiling water 1tea bag 1½fl ozIrish whiskey,(1 jigger) 1tbspmilk 1tspwhite sugar Preparation Pour boiling water into a mug, and place the tea bag in to steep for about 1 minute. Remove and discard the tea bag. Pour in the whiskey, milk and sugar as desired. Stir and drink. Related Video

Ingredients 1lbsushi-grade tuna 2½tbspsoy sauce,or GF soy sauce, coconut aminos for Paleo or whole30 2½tspfresh lime juice 1tbspgrapeseed oil 1tspsesame oil 1tsphoney ¾tspfresh ginger,minced 1tspgarlic,minced ⅛tspred pepper flakes 2cupswatermelon,half-inch cubes 1Persian cucumber,sliced ⅛-inch thick with mandolin, rolled tight 1shallot,finely sliced, for garnish cilantro,or cilantro micro greens for garnish Preparation Using a very sharp knife, trim away any skin from the tuna fillet. Cut the tuna into ¼-inch cubes and place in a bowl....

Ingredients banana cake salted caramel sauce 8ozstrawberries 1cupwater 2tbspsugar ½pineapple dark chocolate ice cream bar,chocolate dipped 2ozwhite chocolate Preparation Cut the strawberries into small chunks and combine with the water and sugar in a saucepan. Cook on low for 15 minutes or until pourable but thick in consistency. Let cool completely. The “buns” are made of banana cake, baked into a special half-sphere mold. The bottom half of the buns are baked in a regular ¼ sheet pan and cut out with a biscuit cutter....

Ingredients 8ozdry elbow macaroni salt 4cupsbroccoli floretscooked then finely chopped 3 ½tbspbutter 3 ½tbspflour ¼tspgarlic powder 1 ¾cupsmilk 4oz.cream cheesediced into small cubes 2tspdijon mustardto taste 8ozsharp cheddar cheeseshredded Preparation Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to directions on the package. Drain pasta well. While macaroni is cooking, melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add in flour and garlic powder and cook, whisking constantly for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1¼cupswhole milk,warmed (not hot) 2tspactive dry,or instant yeast ¼cupsugar,divided 4cupsall purpose flour 1½tspkosher salt 3tbspunsalted butter,melted 1tbsunsalted butter 1mediumsweet tart apple,(about 1½ cups) peeled and diced ¼tspground cinnamon pinchkosher salt 1cupsugar ½cupapple cider,(plus 2 tbsp), divided 2tbspunsalted butter ½tspsalt 2tbspheavy cream ½cupunsalted butter 1cupsugar 1½tspground cinnamon Preparation Whisk the warmed milk with the yeast and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a measuring cup. Set it to the side to become foamy....

Ingredients 1lbground beef90% lean Salt and pepperto taste 6slicesbaconchopped ¾cuponionfinely diced ¾cupcarrotspeeled, quartered and sliced ½cupcelerysliced 1½tspdried parsley 1tspgarlicminced 3cupsRusset potatoespeeled and cubed 3cupslow sodium chicken broth 3tbspbutter ¼cupall purpose flour 1½cupsmilkwhole milk or half and half 3cupsVelveeta cheesecut into small cubes Preparation Place a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef, then cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, for 5 to 6 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink....

Ingredients 6⅓ oz nacho chips, (1 pack) or tortilla chips 5 oz chicken breast, (1 piece) skinless 2 cups salsa, divided 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, or Pepper Jack cheese, grated and divided 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated and divided 1 cup jalapeño peppers, pickled, thinly sliced, and divided ¼ cup green onions, sliced ¼ cup water 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tsp white vinegar, distilled 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground black pepper...

Ingredients 4chicken breastsboneless and skinless ½tspkosher salt ¼tspblack peppercoarse ground ¼cupflour 2largeeggsbeaten 2cupspanko bread crumbs vegetable oilfor frying ¼cupketchup 2tbspoyster sauce 2tbspWorcestershire sauce 1½tbspsugar Preparation Whisk together ingredients and let it sit for 1 hour. Using a mallet pound the chicken to an even thickness, about ½-inch thick then season with salt and pepper before frying. Coat with the flour before dredging in the egg yolks then pressing into the panko and letting rest on a baking sheet for ten minutes...

Ingredients 4tilapia fillets,or fish of choice ½cupmacadamia nuts ½cuppanko crumbs 1tbspchili powder ¼tspcayenne pepper ¼tsppaprika ½tspsalt ¼tsppepper 1egg 3tbspolive oil Preparation In a food processor, pulse the macadamia nuts until fine but slightly coarse. In a small bowl, combine macadamia nuts, panko crumbs, chili powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the egg and set aside. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 2tbspunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 2tbspgranulated sugar 2tbsplight sugar,or dark brown, packed 2tbspegg,beaten ½tsppure vanilla extract ¼cupall-purpose flour,spooned and leveled 2tbspnatural unsweetened cocoa powder ½tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt ¼cupdark chocolate chips,or semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus 1 tbsp, divided sprinkles,optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside. In a medium-size bowl, mix the softened butter and sugars together with a spoon or fork until creamed....