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Ingredients 1¼lbschicken breast,boneless skinless cut into 1-inch pieces 1cancoconut milk 1½tbspbrown sugar 1tspred curry paste,or more if preferred 1ginger,(1 knob), peeled and cut into 3 slices lime zest,from 1 lime 1tspsalt ½tsppepper 2tbspcilantro,chopped 2tbsppeanuts,chopped ½cupcreamy peanut butter 2tbspsoy sauce 1½tbspbrown sugar 2tbsplime juice 1tbspsesame oil ½tspgarlic,minced ¼cupwarm water Preparation Place the coconut milk, brown sugar, curry pasta, ginger, lime zest, salt and pepper in a resealable freezer bag. Seal and shake to combine....

Ingredients 1tbspinstant coffee 1tbspsugar 1tbsphot water 6ozmilk,for serving Preparation Combine instant coffee, sugar and water in a medium bowl. Whisk on high with an electric mixer until thick and creamy, about 5-7 minutes. Heat milk on the stove or over the microwave if desired (this can be served over cold milk too). Top with whipped coffee and serve. Related Video

Ingredients 1cupheavy cream ½butter stick 2tbspcream cheese ⅓cupparmesan cheese,shredded ½tspgarlic powder Preparation Combine butter, heavy cream and cream cheese to a pot over medium heat. Mix and simmer until melted. Stir in parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Simmer on low for 15 to 20 minutes. Spread over favorite dough and add toppings as desired. Related Video

Ingredients 3lbschicken breasts,boneless skinless 12ozbbq sauce,either homemade or store-bought Preparation Lay the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker, then pour the bbq sauce on top. Toss once to combine to evenly coat the chicken in the sauce. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, or on High for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily. Use two forks to shred the chicken in the slow cooker....

Ingredients 2 bunch asparagus 1/4 cup water 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp sweet brown rice miso 1/4 cup Marcona almonds, or whole blanched almonds Preparation To prepare asparagus, cut off and discard woody ends and chop remaining stalks into bite-size pieces. In large skillet or Dutch oven over high heat, bring water to boil. Add asparagus and cook 2 minutes or until bright green and just soft....

Ingredients 1cupbananas,(about 2 large ripe bananas) mashed ¼cupplain Greek yogurt,or any plain yogurt, or sour cream ½cuplight brown sugar,or dark brown sugar, packed 1large egg 1tsppure vanilla extract 2½cupsall=purpose flour,spoon and leveled 2½tspbaking powder 1½tspcinnamon,ground ⅛tspnutmeg,ground ½tspsalt 5tbspbutter,unsalted, frozen 1cupwalnuts,chopped, optional 3tbspmilk and coarse sugar,for topping 2tbspbutter,unsalted ⅓cuppure maple syrup 1cupconfectioners’ sugar,sifted Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat....

Ingredients 1½lbsground beef 1egg,lightly beaten 1cupquick cooking oats 6½ozevaporated milk 1tspsalt ¼tsppepper ½tspgarlic powder 1tbspchili powder ½cuponion,chopped 1cupketchup ¼tspgarlic,minced 1cupbrown sugar ¼cuponion,chopped 1tbspliquid smoke flavoring Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish. In a bowl, mix beef, egg, oats, evaporated milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and ½ cup onion. Form into 1½-inch balls and arrange in a single layer in the baking dish....

Ingredients 3tbspextra virgin olive oil 1medium onion,(about 1 cup), chopped 1carrot,(about ½ cup), chopped 3red bell peppers,(about 2 cups), chopped salt 2garlic cloves,(about 2 tsp), minced 2tbspchili powder,more to taste 1tspground cumin 1lbground turkey,used ground turkey thighs 3cupschicken stock 1tspdried oregano 1bay leaf 1tbsptomato paste 1tbspcider vinegar,or white vinegar 30ozblack beans,(2 cans), drained freshly ground black pepper Preparation Heat the oil in a large, 6 to 8-quart thick bottomed pot on medium heat....

Ingredients 1½cupswild blueberriesfrozen 1cuppomegranate juice ⅔cupGreek yogurtplain ½cupwater 1largebananaripe, peeled and frozen (optional) Honeyto taste, as needed Preparation In a blender, add all ingredients and blend until smooth. Serve and enjoy your Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothie! Related Video

Ingredients 4lobster tails,6oz, 170 g ½onion,cut into 4 wedges ½cupbutter,unsalted ⅓cupwhite wine 2tbsphoney 6largegarlic cloves,crushed 1tbsplemon juice,– 2, fresh, adjust to your taste 1tspsalt,or to taste pepper,cracked, to taste lemon slices,to serve 2tbspparsley,freshly chopped Preparation Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the broiler and line a baking tray with foil. Thaw out lobster tails, if frozen, in a pot of cold water for 30 minutes or more, until fully thawed....

Ingredients 2cupsquick cooking oats 1cupRice Krispies cereal ⅓cupalmonds,heaping, dry roasted, chopped 1tbsppoppy seeds 4tbspbutter ½cuplight brown sugar,packed ¼cuphoney ⅛tspsalt ¾tspalmond extract 2¼cupsquick cooking oats 1cupRice Krispies cereal 1tbsppoppy seeds 4tbspbutter ½cuplight brown sugar ¼cuphoney 1½tbsplemon juice,fresh 1½tsplemon zest ⅛tspsalt Preparation In a mixing bowl, combine the quick oats, Rice Krispies Cereal, chopped almonds, and poppy seeds. Set aside. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan then stir in the brown sugar, honey, and salt....

Ingredients ½tbspolive oil ½tspcumin,roasted 1½tspgaram masala 2tspcurry powder ½onion,minced 5clovesgarlic,minced 1tomato,large, chopped 2tbspfresh cilantro,chopped ½cuplight coconut milk ⅔cupwater 8ozpotato,1 large, peeled and diced small 6chicken thighs,skinless Kosher salt,to taste Preparation Heat oil in a large deep skillet, over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add cumin, masala and curry powder and mix well, cooking 1 minute. Place chicken in the pan and season with 1 teaspoon salt....

Ingredients 8dried figs 1cupwater 1cupport,plus 1 tbsp 2lemon zest 3½lbschicken 1tbspolive oil salt fresh ground black pepper 1tbspbutter Preparation Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pierce each fig three or four times with a paring knife. In a small stainless-steel saucepan, combine the figs, water, the ⅔ cup port, and the lemon zest. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 30 minutes, covered, until tender. Discard the zest and reserve the poaching liquid....

Ingredients 1tspolive oilor vegetable oil 1smallwhite onionfinely chopped 2cloves of garlicminced ½tspcumin ½tsporeganodried 3wholeAncho Chilesdried 14½ozHunt’s Fire Roasted Tomatoesundrained 10ozRO*TEL Tomatoesundrained 1cupchicken or beef broth Salt and pepperto taste 2tspvegetable oilor olive oil 1½lbbeef chuck roastor stew meat, cut into 1½-inch cubes Salt and pepperto taste Cornor flour tortillas, avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, cotija cheese, radishes, sour cream Preparation Place the chiles in a bowl and pour boiling water over them to cover....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1cupwhite onion,chopped 2garlic cloves,finely chopped 1lbground beef 14.5oztomato,crushed 6oztomato paste 1tbsplight brown sugar,packed 1tspsalt ½tspground black pepper 1tsppaprika 1tbspchili powder 1tspground cumin ½cupwater 2⅔cupsparmesan cheese,grated 2lbsground beef,divided into 8 patties salt,to taste pepper,to taste 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded 8brioche burger buns Preparation Heat the olive oil in a large pot with a lid over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, until translucent....

Ingredients ⅓cupbutter,melted ½cupbrown sugar ¼cupwhite sugar,or natural granulated sweetener ⅓cupunsweetened cocoa powder 1large egg 1tsppure vanilla extract ½tspsalt ¼cupall-purpose flour,or plain ¼cupbutter,softened ¼cuplight brown sugar ¼cupgranulated sugar,or natural granulated sweetener 1large egg 1tsppure vanilla extract ⅔cupall-purpose flour,or plain ⅛tspbaking soda pinchsalt ⅓cupchocolate chips,dark or semi-sweet, divided Preparation Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-inch cast-iron skillet or round baking pan with non-stick spray. Line the base with parchment or baking paper....

Ingredients 2½cupswater ½cupmilk 1tspsalt 1cupItalian polenta 2tbspunsalted butter ½cupparmigiano reggiano cheese,grated 2tbspgrapeseed oil,or olive oil 19ozItalian sausage links,(1 package) 2large bell peppers,seeded and sliced into ½-inch thick rings 1medium sweet onion,cut into ½-inch slices 24ozClassico® Tomato and Basil Sauce,(1 jar) ¼tspred pepper flakes,crushed, or to taste Preparation In a large saucepan over high heat, bring the water, milk, and salt to a boil. Add the polenta in a slow, steady stream, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon until incorporated....

Ingredients ½cupwhole milk ½whole vanilla bean,or 1 bean 1½cupsall purpose flour,plus 2 tbsp ¼tspkosher salt 1¼tspbaking powder ¼cupsour cream 1½tspvanilla extract ½cupunsalted butter,(1 stick), room temperature 1cupsugar 1large egg 2egg whites ½cupunsalted butter,(1 stick), room temperature 1¼cupspowdered sugar ½vanilla bean,(or 1 tsp) of vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare the cupcake pan: Line a 12-cup muffin or cupcake tin with cupcake liners and set aside. While the oven preheats, cut open and scrape out the seeds of a vanilla bean....

Ingredients basic simple syrup 1fresh ginger 8cupscold water 8green tea bags ice cubes lemon wedges Preparation Prepare the basic simple syrup as directed, adding ½ of the sliced ginger before bringing it to a boil. Remove from the heat and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain the ginger syrup into a large measuring cup. In a large saucepan, combine the remaining sliced ginger with the cold water and bring it to a boil....

Ingredients 4peaches,halved, pitted 1stickbutter,at room temperature ⅓cupbrown sugar 1tbspcinnamon ¾cuppecan vanilla ice cream,optional, to taste Preparation Fire up the grill. Cut the peaches along the seam all the way around and remove the pit from the peaches. Put a saucepan over medium heat, and add the pecans. Heat the pecans until they’re lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring often. Add the butter and stir until melted, then add the sugar and cinnamon, stirring until everything comes together and looks like a pecan pie sauce....