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Ingredients 1lbchicken breast,boneless skinless, grilled and diced into strips 1headRomaine lettuce,torn into bite size pieces 1pintgrape tomatoes,sliced into halves 1cupfresh corn,(from about 2 ears of corn) 2avocados,diced 4ozQueso Fresco,or Feta cheese, crumbled 3tbspfresh lime juice 3tbsphoney 3tbsprice vinegar ¼cuplightly cilantro,packed 1clovegarlic,minced salt and freshly ground black pepper ⅓cupolive oil Preparation To assemble salad, layer lettuce onto serving plates, then divide remaining ingredients among plates over lettuce and drizzle with desired amount of vinaigrette, or alternately add all salad ingredients to a salad bowl and toss with desired amount of vinaigrette and serve....

Ingredients 3cupswhite whole wheat flour 1Tbspbaking powder ½tspground cinnamon ½tspsalt 2eggs 1cupGreek yogurt,non-fat, plain ¾cuphoney 2tspvanilla extract,store-bought or homemade ½cupunsweetened almond milk,shelf-stable or refrigerated ½cupbutter,or coconut oil, slightly cooled, melted 2cupsblueberries,fresh or frozen , if frozen, do not thaw first ½cuppowdered sugar 2tspunsweetened almond milk,shelf-stable or refrigerated 1tsphoney 1tspfresh lemon juice Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 24 baking cups with cooking spray, or line them with paper liners....

Ingredients 1cupgraham flour ½cupbutter ¼cupbrown sugar ¼cupall purpose flour ½tbspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda 1tspcinnamon 1tbspmolasses 1cupmilk 25ozshortening 4cupspowdered sugar 2tbspclear vanilla ½cupsprinkles Preparation In a bowl, mix the graham flour, butter, sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Mix well. Add molasses to the milk, stir until fully combined, and add it to the cookie dough. Mix with your hands until fully combined. Roll the dough using a rolling pin....

Ingredients 2¾ cups cake flour, sifted 1 tbsp baking powder 3 large eggs, at room temperature 4 cups maple syrup, (reduced to 2 cups in a saucepan) ½ cup vegetable oil 1 cup milk 1 tsp maple flavoring 5 bacon strips, cooked and chopped, plus more for topping 6 tbsp butter 4 cups powdered sugar 4 tbsp pure maple syrup 2 tsp maple flavoring bacon bits Preparation Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 1large red bell pepper,cored and diced 2medium carrots,halved through length and sliced fairly thin 1small red onion,diced into 1-inch chunks 1medium zucchini,halved through the length and sliced 4tbspolive oil,divided 2tbspfresh lemon juice 2tspgarlic,minced 1tspground cumin 1tspground coriander ½tspground cinnamon salt 1⅓cupsdry couscous 14.5ozlow-sodium chicken broth,(1 can) ½tspturmeric ½cupraisins 14ozchick peas,(1 can), drained and rinsed ½cupslivered almonds,toasted 3tbspfresh cilantro,minced 2tbspfresh mint,minced Preparation Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Spray an 18×13-inch rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup milk 1 cup peas, frozen 2 cups macaroni noodles, cooked 2 cups mozzarella cheese 2 tbsp. dry bread crumbs 1 tbsp. butter, melted Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Combine the soup, milk, peas, noodles, and cheese in a casserole dish or skillet. Bake for 20 minutes until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Mix the bread crumbs and butter together in a bowl until well combined....

Ingredients ½tspgarlic powder 2tspground cumin 2tspground coriander 2tspdried oregano ¼tspcayenne pepper 1lbpork shoulder roast 4cupsbeef broth 2bay leaves ½largewhite onion,cut into large chunks Preparation Combine the garlic powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Thoroughly rub the spice mixture over the pork. Place the roast in a pressure cooker with the beef broth, bay leaves, and onion over “Medium-High” heat. Seal the cooker, and bring to full pressure; reduce the heat to maintain high pressure, and cook for 45 minutes....

Ingredients 2tbspsalt,for water 2lbpotatoes,cut into 1-inch cubes 1tbspvegetable oil 1medium onion,diced 4garlic cloves,minced 2tspcumin 1tspcayenne pepper 4tspcurry powder 1tspsalt 1tspblack pepper ginger,cut into 2-cm pieces, minced 14oztomato,(1 can), diced 15ozchickpeas,(1 can), drained 15ozpeas,(1 can), drained 14ozcoconut milk,(1 can) Preparation Place the potatoes into a large pot or Dutch oven, and cover with well-salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let the potatoes cook for about 12 minutes until fork tender....

Ingredients 2chicken breasts 1egg,beaten 2cupsPpanko breadcrumbs salt and pepper 4tbspsoy sauce 4tbsphoney 4garlic cloves,crushed 2tbsphoisin sauce 1tbspsriracha sauce 1tbspginger,grated spring onion,to garnish sesame seeds,to garnish Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the chicken breasts into small bite-sized pieces. Dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs. Place the breaded chicken onto a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through....

Ingredients 1½lbsour cherries ½cupdry fruity red wine ¼cupsugar 1pound cake 1ripe mango 2tbsp.honey 1tbsp.dark rum 1cupwater ½cupchampagne grapes,or equivalent amount of Red Flame grapes Preparation Pit the cherries, and place them in a stainless steel saucepan with the wine and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, uncovered, over medium heat, and cook for 5 minutes to reduce the juices. Cool. (There should be 2¼ cups.) Trim off the brown sides of the pound cake, reserving the trimmings....

Ingredients 1cupwatermelon,cubed ½medium nectarine,peach, or plum, thinly sliced ½cupraspberries,sliced, or strawberries, or blackberries, optional 5lime,thin slices 25ozsauvignon blanc,1 bottle ¼cupSt. Germain liqueur 2tbspagave nectar,or simple syrup, optional, to taste ice,to serve Preparation In a large pitcher, combine the prepared watermelon, nectarine, raspberries, and lime. Pour in the St. Germain, followed by the entire bottle of sauvignon blanc. Gently stir with a big spoon to combine. Let the mixture chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours, or longer....

Ingredients 2cupscold heavy whipping cream 4tbsppowdered sugar 1tspvanilla Preparation Using an ice-cold bowl or stand mixer bowl and whisk attachment, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to the bowl. Whisk or beat with the whisk attachment on high for about 1 minute or until stiff peaks form. Related Video

Ingredients ½cupbutter,softened ½cupwhite sugar ¼cupgolden brown sugar 1egg 1tspvanilla extract 1½cupsall-purpose flour ½tspbaking powder ¼tspground cinnamon ⅛tspsalt ½cupfresh figs,halved ½cupwalnuts,chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease two baking sheets. Mix butter, white sugar, and brown sugar by hand in a bowl. Add egg and vanilla extract; stir to combine. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a separate bowl. Stir into sugar mixture. Scoop the meat out of figs and reserve 2 tablespoons....

Ingredients 1 lb sausage, mild, removed from its casing, and chopped 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups pancake mix, preferably Bisquick 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded cooking spray ¼ cup ketchup ¼ cup ranch dressing Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine all the ingredients together. Roll them into small balls, roughly 1-ounce each and a little smaller than a golf ball. Place the balls on a greased baking sheet with cooking spray....

Ingredients 4rainbow carrots,peeled 2sheetspuff pastry,thawed 1brie cheese wheel ¾cupraspberry jam 1egg,large, beaten 1tsphoney 5almond slices cracker,for serving Preparation Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the carrots to the lengths of fingers; roughly 2-inches for the thumb, 3-inches for the pointer and ring fingers, 3½-inches for the middle finger, and 2½-inches for the pinky. Use a vegetable peeler to round the tops slightly. Use the same carrot for the thumb and pinky fingers....

Ingredients 1boxspice cake mix,plus ingredients required 14ozsweetened condensed milk 1½cupsheavy cream ¼cupconfectioners’ sugar 1tspvanilla extract 1cupcaramel sauce ½cupwalnuts or pecans,chopped Preparation Bake spice cake according to package instructions. Allow to cool and poke holes in the cake with the handle of a wooden spoon. Pour sweetened condensed milk over the top of the cake, filling the holes. In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form....

Ingredients 1cupdijon mustard 2tbspdark brown sugar 2tbspkosher salt 2tbsppepper,freshly ground 1tbspsweet paprika 1tbsponion powder 1pork shoulder with skin,bone-in 50hardwood charcoal briquettes 8cupssmall hardwood smoking chips Eastern Carolina Sauce Preparation Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk the mustard with the brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder. Set the pork shoulder, fat side up, in doubled 14×18-inch disposable aluminum roasting pans. Brush the pork with the mustard mixture....

Ingredients 1½cupsbrown rice 3½cupswater 1chicken bouillon 5sweet Italian chicken,14 oz, raw, or turkey sausage 2tbspolive oil 6celery stalks,chopped 1large onion,chopped 16ozfresh mushrooms,sliced salt and fresh cracked pepper,to taste Preparation Cook brown rice in water and chicken bouillon according to package directions. While the rice is cooking, in a large heavy saute pan, cook chicken sausage on medium heat, breaking up the meat into small pieces as it cooks until the sausage is cooked through and is browned....

Ingredients 4sliceswhite breador sour dough 2tbspmayonnaise 4ozcheddar cheeseor American cheese 2tbspshredded cheddaroptional Preparation Preheat a small skillet over low heat. Spread mayonnaise over one side of each piece of bread and place mayonnaise side down in the skillet. Top with cheddar cheese slices, black pepper to taste and remaining slice of bread, mayonnaise side out. Grill for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until golden. Flip and grill the other side until golden....

Ingredients 3grilled chicken breasts,cubed 8slicesbacon,cooked and crumbled 2large vine tomatoes,cut into 1-inch cubes 4eggs,hard boiled and chopped 2scallions,chopped finely ½cupcrumbled gorgonzola 11ozmixed greens 4tspshallot,(1 medium), minced 1clovegarlic,minced ½tspkosher salt ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper ¼cupsherry vinegar,or red wine vinegar ½cuplive oil Preparation In a small mason jar or in a bowl, add the shallot, garlic, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, sherry vinegar, and olive oil. Mix thoroughly. If using a mason jar, just shake it for a good 20 to 30 seconds....