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Ingredients 2lbsfresh carrots,peeled 2tbspextra virgin olive oil ½tspkosher salt ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper 2tspthyme,(or ½ tsp dried), fresh chopped, plus more for serving Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Slice the carrots on the diagonal about 2 inches thick. Make sure all pieces are approximately the same size to ensure even cooking. Directly on the prepared baking sheet, toss together the carrots, olive oil, salt, pepper and thyme....

Ingredients 4ozhaas avocado,(1 small) ¼cuptomato,diced 2tbspred onion,diced 2tsplime juice 2tspcilantro,chopped ½tspkosher salt fresh black pepper,to taste 2tbsplight sour cream,thinned with 1 teaspoon of fat-free milk 6large sea scallops,(8 oz total) side muscle removed, rinsed, and pat dry ¼tspkosher salt black pepper,to taste 1tspunsalted butter 1tspolive oil 2large corn tostada shells Preparation Mash the avocado in a small bowl with tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste....

Ingredients 1tbsppeanut oilor vegetable oil 1lbuncooked linguineor any noodle of your choice 3cupsbroccoli floretschopped 4clovesgarlic,peeled and thinly-sliced salt pepper ½cupBlue Diamond Almondschopped ¼cupsoy sauce 2tbsprice wine vinegar 1tbspsesame oil ½tspfreshly-cracked black pepper ½tspground ginger ½tspsrirachaor hot chili oil Preparation Cook noodles al dente in a large stockpot of salted water according to package instructions. Drain, and set aside. Meanwhile, as the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 3tbspvegetable oil 2tbsplow-fat yogurt,plain 2tbspketchup 2tbspmustard,prepared 1½tspgarlic powder 2tsppaprika 1½tspground allspice ½tspblack pepper ¼tspground cinnamon ¼tspcurry powder 3lbschicken breast,halves, skinless boneless, cut into bite-size pieces ½cupmayonnaise 1cuplow-fat yogurt,plain 3garlic cloves,minced ¼tspsalt Preparation In a medium bowl, stir together the oil, yogurt, ketchup, and mustard. Season with garlic powder, paprika, allspice, black pepper, cinnamon, and curry powder. Stir in the chicken pieces, coating all sides with marinade. Cover the bowl, and refrigerate overnight....

Ingredients cupbasil leaves,packed cupextra-virgin olive oil kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2¼tspsweet smoked paprika 1½tsppure ancho chile powder 1½tsplight brown sugar ½tspground cumin ¼tspground coriander tspcayenne pepper 24jumboshrimp 2tbspcanola oil 3largeyellow heirloom tomatoes 1smallred onion Preparation In a blender, puree the ⅓ cup of basil leaves with the olive oil until smooth. Season the oil with salt and black pepper. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan....

Ingredients 2¼cupsall purpose flour 7tbspsugar 6largeeggs 3cupswhole milkwarm ¾stickunsalted buttermelted ¼tspred food coloring ¼tsporange food coloring ¼tspgreen food coloring 7cupswhipped creamdivided ¼cupstrawberry puree 2tbspstrawberryfreeze-dried, crushed, divided, plus 1 teaspoon 4tbsppassion fruit juicestrained divided 2tbsplime juice 3tbsplime zestdivided 3strawberrieshalved lengthwise Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar. Add the eggs and whisk to incorporate. Gradually whisk in the warm milk and melted butter, alternating between additions. Divide the batter evenly between 3 medium bowls....

Ingredients 1lbcremini mushrooms,sliced ¼-inch thick ¼medium onion,sliced ¼-inch thick 3tbspolive oil ½tspkosher salt ⅛tspground black pepper 1tspdried thyme ¼cupflour 4cupsunsalted vegetable stock,or mushroom stock 1½tspsoy sauce 2tspmiso,red, yellow, or white, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. On the baking sheet, mound the mushrooms in one pile and the onions in another, keeping the piles separate from one another. Sprinkle with the oil, salt, and pepper and toss to coat them....

Ingredients 1tbspbutter ⅓cupgreen onions,sliced 1cupcorn kernels,fresh or frozen 1egg 1cupbuttermilk 3tbspsour cream 1cupyellow self rising corn meal mix,such as Martha White 1½cupssmoked gouda,shredded ½cupcanola oil,such as Crisco 4tbspbutter 2largedried ancho peppers 1tbspgarlic,minced 1lbfresh shrimp,uncooked, shelled, deveined salt and pepper,to taste 1cuppetite diced tomatoes,canned, undrained green onions,sliced Preparation Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet on medium. Add green onions; cook for 1 minute. Add corn; cook for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 21ozapple pie filling 1tbspbutter 4largeapplessliced ¼cupgranulated sugar ¾tspground cinnamon 15ozloaf vienna 8largeeggs 3cupsmilk ¼cupgranulated sugar 2tsppure vanilla extract 1tspground cinnamon ½cupquick-cooking oats ⅓cupall-purpose flouror plain ⅓cup brown sugarpacked ½tspground cinnamon ⅛tspbaking powder 3tbspbutter(melted (I use light or reduced fat)) ½cupconfectionersor icing sugar 1tspmaple syrup 1 ½tbspmilk Preparation Heat a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat. Melt butter; add apple slices, sugar, and cinnamon. Mix through to evenly coat. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes until apples are soft and tender....

Ingredients 1cupbrown sugar ¼cupbutter,melted ¼cupcream 1cupcoconut,flaked ½cupwalnuts,chopped Preparation In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, butter, and cream. Mix in coconut and chopped nuts. Spread icing over cooled cake. Place cake under broiler for 2 minutes or until bubbly. Related Video

Ingredients 1¼lbschicken breastsboneless, skinless, cut into 1 inch pieces 1cupbuttermilk 2eggsbeaten 1½cupsflour 1½tspsalt ½tsppepper ¼tspgarlic powder ⅛tspbaking powder ½cuphot saucesuch as Frank’s Red Hot 4tbspbuttermelted 1tbsphoney ranch dressingand celery sticks for serving oilfor frying Preparation Pour the buttermilk into a medium sized bowl. Add the chicken pieces and soak for 10 minutes. Place the eggs in a small bowl. In a medium sized bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder and baking powder....

Ingredients 8tbspbuttermelted cooking spray ½cupbrown sugarpacked ⅓cupgranulated sugar 1largeegg 1 ½tsppure vanilla extract 1cupall-purpose flour 1tspkosher salt 1cupsemisweet chocolate chips ¼cupheavy cream 2cupsassorted chocolate candy Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch square pan with a piece of parchment paper. Coat the pan and parchment liner with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk butter and sugars until smooth. Add in the egg and vanilla. Add the flour and salt and mix just until moistened....

Ingredients 1lbpenne pasta 3tbspunsalted butter 3tbspflour 2cupswhole milk ½tspkosher salt ¼tspcoarse ground black pepper 1cupmozzarella cheese ½cupparmesan cheese 4cupsfresh baby spinach ¼cuproasted peppers,sliced Preparation Cook the pasta one minute shy of the directions listed on the box and drain (do not rinse). Add the butter to the pot used for the pasta (make sure to have at least rinsed it out well). Once melted, add in the flour and whisk well, cooking for about 1 minute....

Ingredients 4large flour tortillas 1tbspolive oil,plus extra as needed 1small bell pepper,red or green ⅓cuponion,diced 1½cupschicken,cooked, shredded or cubed 2tbsptaco seasoning,or fajita seasoning 2cupsmonterey jack cheese,or mexican blend, shredded Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the onions for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Add the bell peppers, then cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the chicken, seasoning and ¼ cup water....

Ingredients 1lbyellow cornsuper sweet 2jalapenosde-veined and de-seeded, very finely chopped ½cupred onionfinely diced ¼cupfresh cilantrochopped lime juicefrom 1 lime lemon juicefrom 1 small lemon 1½tspkosher salt ¼tsppepper Preparation Mix the corn, jalapenos, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let sit for 1 hour. Serve, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 2largeavocadoshalved and pitted ½cupfresh cilantrolightly packed ⅓cuplime juicefrom about 2 ½ limes 1smalljalapeñoseeds and ribs removed, roughly chopped 2tbspwaterand more as needed to thin ½tspfine sea salt Preparation Using a spoon, scoop the flesh of the avocados into a food processor or blender. Add the cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, water, and salt. Process, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary, until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and add more salt until desired flavor is achieved....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil ½ small yellow oniondiced 4ouncesBaby Bella mushroomssliced 2clovesgarlicminced ½ tspdried oreganominced 1cuporzo pasta 1 ½cupschicken stock ½ cuphalf and halfor light cream ½ cupParmesan cheesegrated ½ cuppetite peasfrozen Preparation Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms are tender. Add the garlic and the oregano and cook for 30 seconds. Put in the orzo pasta, chicken stock, half-and-half, and stir to combine....

Ingredients 1½lbground beef,or pork ½cupbreadcrumbs ½cupwhite onion,finely diced ¼cupParmesan cheese,freshly grated ½tspdried thyme ¼tspdried oregano ¼tspsalt ¼tspblack pepper 4clovesgarlic,minced 2eggs 28oztomatoes,crushed, prefer fire-roasted 1tspsmoked paprika fresh basil,or parsley for garnish, chopped Preparation Combine the beef (or pork), breadcrumbs, onion, parmesan, garlic, eggs, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Use a potato masher or your hands to combine the mixture until evenly mixed. Use a small scoop or a spoon to measure out a rounded tablespoon-full of the mixture, and then roll it into a ball....

Ingredients 4cupsall purpose flour 5eggs 1tspsalt ¾cupwater Preparation In large bowl, combine the flour, eggs and salt. Add water a little at a time to form a soft dough. Boil 2 quarts of water in a large pot. Squeeze the dough out into the water using noodle or fruit press or by pressing through a colander with large holes. When noodles float to the top of the water after 3 to 4 minutes, they are done....

Ingredients 2tspextra-virgin olive oil ¼cupfinely chopped yellow or white onionabout ¼ medium onion 1garlic clovepressed or minced 1tspground cumin 15ozblack beansrinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked black beans ¼cupwater ¼tspsalt freshly ground black pepperto taste 2medium avocadoshalved and pitted 1tbsplime juiceabout ½ medium lime ¼tspsalt 1½cupstomatoeschopped ¼cupyellow onionor white onion, finely chopped ¼cupfresh cilantrochopped 1tbsplime juiceabout ½ medium lime ¼tspsalt ½cupsalsa verdehomemade or jarred handfulpickled jalapeñoschopped, optional Preparation In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering....