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Ingredients ⅓cupIrish whiskey ½cupgolden raisin 2cupsall-purpose flour ¾cupwhole wheat flour 3tbspgranulated sugar 1½tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda,scant 1¼tspfine sea salt 8tbspunsalted butter,cold, cut into ½-inch cubes ¾cupbuttermilk,plus more for brushing 2tspcaraway seed,divided flaky sea salt,for sprinkling 4tbspunsalted butter,at room temperature 1tbspIrish whiskey,leftover from soaking raisins 1tspflaky sea salt Preparation In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the whiskey to a simmer. Turn off the heat, add the raisins, and set aside for at least 15 minutes to allow the raisins to plump....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1 cup water 5 sprigs fresh mint 1 qt fresh strawberries , halved 2 cups honeydew, cubed 1 ¾ cup cantaloupe, cubed ginger ale , or sparkling white grape juice Preparation In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water and mint; bring to a boil. Boil and stir until a candy thermometer reads 240 degrees F (soft ball stage). Remove from the heat; allow to cool. Discard mint....

Ingredients 12ozfrozen organic strawberriesor other berries 3tbsphoney, maple syrup or agave nectar 1tbspchia seeds 2tbspcoconut oil or butter 2cupsrolled oats 1½cupswater ½cupmilk of choice(use light coconut milk) kosheror sea salt ground cinnamon(optional) ground ginger(optional) mix-ins(optional) 14ozfull fat coconut milkchilled at least 10 hours (the coconut milk MUST be full fat and MUST be refrigerated for at least 10 hours. Put a mixing bowl in the freezer or refrigerator to chill while you’re at it....

Ingredients ⅓cuphoney,or brown rice syrup 1tsppure vanilla extract ¼cupalmond meal ⅛tspsalt 1tbspalmond butter 1⅓cupswhole almonds,roughly chopped 5Medjool dates,coarsely chopped ¾cupsalted sunflower seeds Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line an 8 or 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper with enough overhang on the sides to easily remove the bars from the pan. Set aside. Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, mix the honey, vanilla, almond meal, salt, and almond butter together until combined....

Ingredients 1lbgrilled chicken,cooled slightly and diced 1½cupsdry quinoa 3cupslow sodium chicken broth salt and freshly ground black pepper 3tbspolive oil,divided 1tsplemon zest 2tbsplemon juice 2clovesgarlic,minced 1lbzucchini,(2 medium), cut into 4 pieces through length then sliced 2cupsfresh corn ⅓cupgreen onions,chopped 3ozfeta cheese,crumbled Preparation Cook quinoa in chicken broth according to directions listed on the package. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly once cooked and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon lemon zest....

Ingredients 6small sweet potatoes,(about 2¼ lbs) olive oil cooking spray ½tbsptaco seasoning ¼tspkosher salt freshly ground black pepper,to taste 1cuprefried black beans,fat free ¾cupsalsa ¾cupcheddar,reduced fat, shredded 2scallions,thinly sliced 1tbspcilantro,chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Adjust the oven rack to center of oven. Place whole sweet potatoes on a sheet pan covered in foil or parchment, poke each a few times with a fork. Bake until fork-tender for 40 to 45 minutes....

Ingredients ½lbziti 2tbspcooking oil 1onion 2garlic cloves 2cupstomatoes in thick puree,canned, crushed ¼tspsalt 1bay leaf ½tspfresh ground black pepper 1cupricotta cheese 1½cupsmozzarella cheese,grated cupparmesan cheese,grated ¼cuppesto Preparation Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Oil an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta for 7 minutes. It will be partially cooked. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again thoroughly. In a medium saucepan, heat 1½ tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat....

Ingredients 2cupsold fashioned rolled oats,not instant ⅔cupdark brown sugar,packed 1cuppecans,chopped, divided 1tspbaking powder 2tspground cinnamon ¼tspground nutmeg ½tspsalt 2largeeggs 1⅔cupsmilk 1tspvanilla extract 3tbspunsalted butter,melted, plus more for greasing the dish 2½cupsblueberries,divided greek yogurt,lightly sweetened, for serving, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Grease an 8-inch or 2-quart baking dish with butter. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, ¼ cup of the nuts, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt....

Ingredients 5lbslarge beef brisket,trimmed of all fat 1tbspcake meal freshly ground black pepper 1tbspolive oil 4large white onions,peeled and thickly sliced 3tbsptomato paste kosher salt 4clovesgarlic,peeled and quartered 2cupsfat free beef broth 3large carrots,peeled and trimmed 2 inches long 32ozred potatoes,quartered ¼cupfresh parsley,chopped, for garnish Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly season the brisket with salt and pepper to taste and lightly dust with cake meal. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large 7-quart Dutch oven or other heavy pot with a lid large enough to hold the brisket....

Ingredients 1½lbrusset potatoes,peeled or unpeeled and scrubbed clean ¼cupolive oil or vegetable oil salt and pepper Preparation Shred potatoes on the large holes of a box grater. Transfer to a fine mesh sieve or colander and rinse potatoes while tossing a couple of times. Drain. Preheat a 12-inch cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Transfer half of the potatoes to several layers of cheesecloth and squeeze as much liquid out as possible (or alternately press with a potato ricer), spread onto a double layer of paper towels....

Ingredients 1Tbsplight butter or coconut oil 1Tbsphoney 5whole figs halved 1cuprolled oats or quick oats 1½ cups low fat milk or skim or almond milk 1tspvanilla extract extra honey to drizzle Preparation Melt ½ tablespoon of the butter or oil in a nonstick pan. When the butter is sizzling, mix in the honey and combine. Add the fig halves, and allow them to soften and caramelize. Remove four of the fig halves and reserve them on a warm plate....

Ingredients 4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 2 medium onions, chopped 1 cup sour cream , or plain yogurt 1 cup green bell peppers, chopped 45 oz tomato sauce 4 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 tbsp dried oregano 18 flour tortillas 3 tbsp chili powder 3/4 tbsp ground cumin 1/2 tbsp pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Preparation Grease Dutch oven. Mix the Monterey Jack, cheddar cheese, 1/2 onion (chopped), sour cream, parsley and pepper in a large bowl...

Ingredients 1lbchicken breasts,boneless, skinless 2tbspsoy sauce,Kikkoman brand 1tbspcornstarch 3tbspcanola oil 1tbspcurry powder 2carrots,peeled, cut in ¼-inch slices 1green bell pepper,cut into slices ½yellow onion,sliced 1tspsesame oil 1tspsugar Preparation Cut the chicken into thin, flat slices. Combine the soy sauce and cornstarch, then add in the chicken. Set aside. Add the canola oil to a heavy skillet or wok, then heat on medium-high heat. Add the curry powder, then stir with the spatula for 5 seconds until aromatic....

Ingredients 1½ozBulleit bourbon,or your bourbon of choice 1ozfresh lemon juice 4tspmaple syrup,adjust according to your taste pinchground cinnamon,optional Preparation Fill a cocktail shaker or mason jar about ⅔ full with ice. Pour in the bourbon, lemon juice, maple syrup and a pinch of ground cinnamon. Securely fasten the lid and shake well. Pour fresh ice into your cocktail glass and strain the cold whiskey sour mixture into the glass. Enjoy!...

Ingredients 1cupfresh flat-leaf parsley leaves,from 1 large bunch 4medium garlic cloves,peeled ½cupextra-virgin olive oil ¼cupred wine vinegar ½tspfine sea salt,to taste ½tspred pepper flakes,to taste ½cupred onion,finely chopped, about ½ small Preparation In a small food processor, combine the parsley and garlic. Process until finely chopped, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary. Add the olive oil, vinegar, salt and red pepper flakes to the food processor. Process briefly to combine....

Ingredients 5 oz buttery white crackers 1 garlic clove 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 eggs 4 small cod fillets 3 tbsp plain flour 2 tbsp vegetable oil 8 soft sandwich rolls Tartar sauce, as desired 1 tomato, sliced Lettuce leaves, as desired Preparation Place the crackers, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper in a food processor and pulse until it forms a smooth crumb....

Ingredients 1 cup chicken, cooked, diced 1 cup celery, finely diced 1/2 cup onion, finely diced 1.5 cup cream of chicken soup 16 oz bean sprouts, drained 1 tsp soy sauce 1 cup cashews, coarsely chopped 5 oz chow mein noodles, cooked and drained nonstick cooking spray Preparation Spray inside of crock pot with nonstick cooking spray. Combine all ingredients except chow mein noodles. Place mixture in crock pot and cook on low for 5-9 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours....

Ingredients 6sandwich bread,slices, pre-sliced 12streaky bacon,slices ¼cupbutter,melted salt,to taste pepper,to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the crusts off the bread. Slice the bacon in half lengthways, and wrap a piece around each crust. Place them on a baking tray. Brush cupcake tin with melted butter. Press the bread into the muffin tin, then brush more butter onto the bread. Bake the bacon soldiers for 10 minutes til they are about halfway cooked and starting to render their fat....

Ingredients nonstick cooking spray,for greasing 2large eggs 1cupapplesauce ½cupGreek yogurt ½cupmilk,of choice ½cupmaple syrup 2tspvanilla extract 3cupsmuesli,plus an additional 2 tbsp, or rolled oats, divided 2tspbaking powder 1pinchsalt Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. In a large bowl, thoroughly beat the eggs, then mix in the applesauce, Greek yogurt, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla until evenly combined. Add 3 cups of muesli, baking powder, and salt....

Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 24-oz. jars Bertolli vodka sauce 1 box bowtie pasta 10 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced 1 zucchini 1 summer squash 1 red bell pepper 1 yellow pepper 1 orange pepper 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 1/2 cup Italian dressing olive oil Preparation Rinse chicken breasts under water and pat dry. In a casserole dish, sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper and Italian dressing coating both sides....