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Ingredients 4cupsgreen cabbageshredded 2cupsred cabbageshredded 1cupcarrotsshredded 2pkgsramen noodlesnoodles broken into chunks, seasoning packets reserved ½cupgreen onionssliced ½cupalmondstoasted, slivered ½cupVegetable Oil ⅓cuprice vinegar 2tbspsugar Preparation Place the cabbages, carrots, ramen noodles, green onions, and almonds in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and ramen noodle seasoning packets. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately, or cover and store in the fridge for up to 8 hours before serving....

Ingredients 1½cupsbuttersoftened 2cupswhite sugar 4eggs 1tspvanilla extract 5cupsall-purpose flour 2tspbaking powder 1tspsalt sanding sugaroptional Preparation In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight). Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Roll out dough on floured surface ¼ to ½ inch thick. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1slicebacon,chopped 3clovesgarlic,chopped 1bunchcollard greens,washed and dried salt,to taste Preparation Remove the tough stems that run down the center of the leaf. Stack a few leaves, roll and slice into thin strips. In a large saute pan, heat bacon on low heat. When bacon fat melts, add oil and garlic, saute for about 1 minute until golden. Add chopped collards to the pan, season with salt, to taste, and cover....

Ingredients 1½cupsbrown rice 4cupswater 10ozasparagus tips,(1 can), drained 1red bell pepper,seeded, diced 2red apples,cored, diced ¼cupgolden raisins ½cupheavy cream 1tspcurry powder 1tsplemon juice salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Combine the rice and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, until rice is tender. Drain, if necessary, and cool. While the rice is cooling, place the golden raisins in a bowl, and fill with enough hot water to cover....

Ingredients 6chicken breastsboneless, skinless 1tbspolive oil Salt and pepperto taste 2tspgarlicminced ½cupMarsala wine ½cupchicken broth 1 ½cupsmushroomssliced ¼cupcornstarch ¼cupheavy cream 2tbspparsleychopped Preparation Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Place the chicken breasts, garlic, wine, chicken broth and mushrooms in the slow cooker....

Ingredients 18ozbarbeque sauce 4ozjar salsa ½cupsoy sauce ¾cuppacked brown sugar 1tspground ginger 1tbspcrushed garlic 1tbspcoarsely ground black pepper salt,to taste Preparation In a large bowl, stir together the barbeque sauce, salsa, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, ground black pepper, and salt. Store in a jar in the refrigerator until ready to use. Use as a marinade or a basting sauce when smoking meats or fish. Related Video

Ingredients 6ozsole,(4 fillets) 2eggs,beaten 1cupdry bread crumbs 4cupsvegetable oil,for frying 1cupbutter 2clovesgarlic,crushed 1cupchicken broth ¼cupwhite wine 1lemon,juiced salt and pepper,to taste 1tbspfresh parsley,chopped Preparation Dip fillets in beaten egg, and then in bread crumbs. In an electric fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees F. Fry fish until golden brown. Transfer to a dish, and keep warm. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, and saute for 1 to 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour 1¾cupsgranulated sugar ¾cupdark cocoa powder 2tspbaking soda 1tspkosher salt 2large eggs 1cupsour cream ¾cupcanola oil 2tspvanilla extract 1cupcoffee,strong, piping hot chocolate frosting,or cream cheese frosting Preparation Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9×13-inch cake pan. Set aside. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Whisk in the kosher salt. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, canola oil and vanilla extract until it looks homogenous and creamy....

Ingredients 7cupspotatoes,diced 1medium onion,diced 1large carrot,chopped 2cupsham,diced 2cupschicken,cooked & diced 2tspparsley ½tspthyme leaves 2tspdijon mustard 5cupschicken broth 1cupcream 2cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded pepper,to taste Preparation In a large pot, combine diced potatoes, onion, carrot, chicken, ham, thyme, parsley, pepper, dijon and broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Remove 2 to 3 cups of the potatoes or carrots and transfer to a bowl. Mash and put back the mixture to the pot....

Ingredients 2 cup strawberries, crushed 4 cup sugar 3/4 cup water 1 3/4 oz powdered fruit pectin Preparation Crush strawberries or process in blender until you have small pieces. Place in large bowl, stir in sugar, mixing well. In a saucepan bring water and pectin to a boil and boil one minute, stirring constantly. Stir into fruit mixture and continue stirring 2 minutes to dissolve most of the sugar. Ladle into freezer glasses or containers; cover with lids....

Ingredients 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 1mediumyellow onion,halved and peeled 4clovesgarlic,peeled 32ozcarton vegetable broth 28ozdiced tomatoes 16ozfrozen petite mixed vegetables 12ozfrozen cauliflower 2 ½tsptsp Italian seasoning salt and freshly ground black pepper 1canlow-sodium chick peasdrained 3tbspminced fresh parsley and grated parmesan for servingoptional Preparation Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Meanwhile add onion and garlic to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add onion mixture to oil in pan and saute 4 minutes, or until nearly softened....

Ingredients 1sweet potato,peeled, chopped into bite-sized pieces ½lbbrussels sprouts,trimmed, halved 1yellow bell pepper,roughly chopped ½red onion,roughly chopped 15ozchickpeas,drained, rinsed olive oil,to taste salt and pepper,to taste paprika,to taste 2cupsbrown rice,cooked 2carrots,sliced 1headbroccoli,cut into florets 1red bell pepper,roughly chopped ½headred cabbage,sliced 1cupsugar snap peas olive oil,to taste salt and pepper,to taste garlic powder,to taste onion powder,to taste 2cupsquinoa,cooked ¼cupGreek yogurt,plain 2tbsplime juice 1tbspfresh cilantro,chopped salt and pepper,to taste ¼cupsoy sauce 2tbsppure maple syrup...

Ingredients 18-inch angel food cakesliced into 12 to 14 pieces 1 ¼cupsmilk 5large eggs 1tspvanilla extract ¾ tspcinnamon butterfor griddle sweetened whipped creamfor serving 2lbsfresh strawberriesstemmed and diced 1tbspfresh lemon juice ½cupgranulated sugar 4tbspwaterdivided 1tbspcornstarch Preparation Bring strawberries, lemon juice, sugar and 2 tablespoons of water to a boil in a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat slightly and allow to boil about 4 to 6 minutes until berries are softened and juices are well extracted....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cup baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tbsp butter, softened 1 egg 1/4 cup apple cider 1/4 cup milk 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1 medium apple oil , for deep frying 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 tbsp ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Make a well in the center....

Ingredients 2¼cupsall-purpose flourscoop and level to measure 1tspbaking powder 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 2½tspground cinnamon 1tspground nutmeg 1tspground ginger ½tspallspice ¼tspground cloves 1¾cupslight-brown sugar ¾cupvegetable oil ¾cupapplesauceunsweetened 4eggslarge 2tspvanilla extract 1cupbuttermilk 1cuppecanschopped (optional) 12ozcream cheesenearly at room temperature ½cupunsalted butternearly at room temperature 3½cupspowdered sugar ½tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two 9-inch round baking pans well with non-stick baking spray then lightly dust with flour and shake out excess....

Ingredients 2cupsall-purpose flour 3bananasoverripe, mashed 1½oznutty chocolateCut ¾ into shards and reserve ¼ as curls on top, if desired 2eggs ½cuppeanut butter ½cupfull cream milk 1cupbrown sugar Preparation Crack 2 eggs and mix with mashed bananas. Once mixed, add peanut butter and shards of chocolate. To this mixture, add milk and brown sugar and mix until all ingredients are incorporated and the chocolate and peanut butter chunks are swirling in....

Ingredients 1cansweetened condensed milk,(14 oz) 1½cupsice cold water 1boxvanilla instant pudding mix,(3.4 oz) 3cupsheavy whipping cream 4cupsbananas,sliced 1boxnilla wafers,(12 oz) Preparation In a large mixing bowl, beat the sweetened condensed milk with an electric mixer while slowing streaming in the water. Add the pudding mix and beat until thoroughly mixed in. Cover pudding and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight so it can can thicken and set up....

Ingredients ½cupsugar ½cupwater blackberry 9fresh thyme sprigs ¼ozsimple syrup,blackberry thyme (from above) 1ozNOLET’S Gin ½ozlemon juice,freshly squeezed 1oztonic water 3blackberries,separated ½ozsparkling wine 1fresh thyme sprig,for garnish Preparation In a small pot, combine the sugar, water, blackberries, and thyme sprigs. Whisk well and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for about 5 minutes and lightly crush the blackberries with a fork. Strain through a sieve and cool. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice....

Ingredients 1cupcilantro,(1 packed) ½cupmint leaves,(1 packed) no stems pinchred pepper flakes 2small garlic cloves 1tspRas el Hanout ¼cupextra virgin olive oil 1tbsplemon juice Preparation Combine all the ingredients and puree in a small blender until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Add a drop of water if it’s too thick. Related Video

Ingredients 5lbszucchini 2red bell peppers,finely chopped 1½largered onions,finely chopped 1bunch cilantro 3cupsheavy whipping cream 1lbSwiss Cheese,shredded 1tspsalt ¾tspblack pepper,cracked Preparation Put zucchini in large Dutch oven with a few inches of water. Simmer zucchini over medium-low heat until tender when poked with a fork, about 20 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer zucchini to a blender, leaving about 1 inch of water in the bottom of the pot. Blend zucchini until no large chunks remain; return to the pot....