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Ingredients ½cupcoconut,sweetened, shredded 2½cupsall-purpose flour ½tspbaking powder ½tspsalt ½cupbutter,softened 1cupsugar,granulated 1egg 1egg white 1tspvanilla extract 2tbspcoconut milk 1tbspsour cream 1recipecoconut buttercream frosting,recipe follows ½cupcoconut,shredded, sweetened, for garnish, optional 3cupssugar,powdered 6tbspbutter,softened 3tbspcoconut milk ¾tspcoconut extract,or imitation coconut extract Preparation Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, whip together until smooth and fluffy. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Process the ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut in a food processor until finely ground....

Ingredients 375gpack fresh pasta e parpadelle or fettuccini 250gshort cut bacon cut into strips 700gchicken breastcut into thick 2-inch strips 1onionfinely chopped 3clovesfresh garlic crushed or minced 250gfat free cream cheese 2large eggs 1/4cupgrated parmesan cheese 1cupreserved pasta water Preparation Cook pasta following packet instructions for about 8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain pasta and return to the pot. While pasta is boiling, whisk cream cheese and eggs together in a large bowl until smooth and lump-free....

Ingredients 8ozcrab meat 8ozcream cheesesoftened ½cupmayonnaise ¼tspgarlic powder ¼tsponion powder ¼tspsmoked paprika ½cupgreen onionssliced, divided 1½cupsMonterey Jack cheeseshredded, divided ½cuptomatoesdiced cooking spray Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a small baking dish or oven proof skillet with cooking spray. Place the crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ¼ cup of green onions and ½ cup of Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl....

Ingredients onion,tops, bottoms, and skins celery,tops and bottoms 1cupcarrot,tops, bottoms, and skins mushroom,stem garlic,tops, bottoms, and skins potato,tops, bottoms, and skins parsley,stems water,as needed Preparation Remove the tops/bottoms/skins/stems from any vegetables you are preparing* and place them in a zip lock bag. Continue like this until bag is full. Dump bag into pot and fill ¾ of the pot or until scraps just start to float with water. Bring water to a boil, then let it simmer for at least 30 minutes....

Ingredients 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil 2clovesgarlic,minced 5cupsvegetables,cut to bite-sized portions ¼cupchicken,or vegetable stock 2tbspfresh ginger,grated or minced 1tbspcornstarch 1tbspsherry 1tbspsoy sauce pinchfreshly-ground black pepper Preparation Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir fry for 1 minute. Add the remaining vegetables, and stir-fry for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a separate bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients. Add to the stir fry, and continue cooking until the sauce is boiling....

Ingredients 1egg 2tbspmilkskim/low fat 1tbspbrown sugar 1tspground ginger 1tspground cinnamon ½tspall spice ½tspground cloves ½tspvanilla extract 8slicessandwich bread of choice 4tbspNutelladivided , or any hazelnut chocolate/cacao spread ½cupstrawberriessliced , small pieces 4sugar icingoptional 1tbspbutterfor greasing Preparation Whisk the eggs, milk and vanilla together in a medium sized shallow bowl, large enough to fit the rolls, and set aside. If bread slices are too thick, gently roll out and flatten each piece of bread....

Ingredients 2½cupsall-purpose flour 4tbspsugar,divided 1tbspbaking powder ¼tspsalt ⅓cupbutter 2eggs,beaten 1cupwhipping cream,divided 2tsporange peel,finely shredded 1cuppowdered sugar 1tspvanilla 3tbsporange juice Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender (or fork), cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and set aside....

Ingredients 3 lb. Idaho potatoes, peeled and sliced 6 oz Gruyere cheese, grated ½ cup double cream ⅙ tsp kosher salt ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 2 thyme sprigs 1 oz butter Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and coat a heavy-bottomed baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Place a layer of potatoes on the bottom of the baking dish and top with cheese....

Ingredients 1½lbsgreen beans,trimmed and cut into inch pieces 1½cupswater ¼cupbutter 1tbspsugar ¾tspgarlic salt ¼tsppepper 1½tspfresh basil,chopped 2cupscherry tomato,halves Preparation Place beans and water in a large saucepan. Cover, and bring to a boil. Set heat to low, and simmer for about 10 minutes until tender. Drain off water, and set aside. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar, garlic salt, pepper and basil. Add tomatoes, and cook stirring gently just until soft....

Ingredients 12 lb bone-in ham whole cloves 1 lb dark brown sugar 12 oz Coca Cola, no diet 14 oz pineapple rings, drained and the juice reserved 1 cup sweet concord grape wine Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Using a sharp knife, remove the rind from the ham. Score surface of the ham crosswise and lengthwise, forming a crisscross pattern about 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart. Place 1 clove in the center of each square....

Ingredients 2 ½cupsmacaroni noodles,dry 3cupswater ½tsponion powder 1tspdry mustard ¼tspseasoning salt,or to taste ¼tsppepper 1tbspbutter 3ozcream cheese,approximately ⅓ cup ¾cupmilk,divided 2 ½cupssharp cheddar cheese,shredded 2tbspparmesan cheese,shredded Preparation Add dry macaroni noodles, water, onion powder, dry mustard, seasoning salt, pepper, and butter to the Instant Pot. Set timer for 6 minutes on High pressure. Release pressure once completed. Do not drain the water at the bottom. Stir in the cream cheese to melt....

Ingredients 1potato,peeled and chopped 32ozconfectioners sugar ¼cupcreamy peanut butter,or as needed Preparation Place potato into a saucepan with enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook potato for about 15 minutes until very tender. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Transfer potato to a large bowl and mash with a fork until smooth. Gradually stir confectioners’ sugar into mashed potato a little at a time until the mixture forms a stiff dough....

Ingredients 3cupsflour 1tbspbaking powder ¼tspsalt 3sticksunsalted butter,softened ⅓cupunsweetened cocoa powder 1⅔cupsugar 3large eggs 2tspvanilla extract ¾cupwhole milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 10-cup bundt pan. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Melt 5 tablespoons of butter in the microwave, using 30-second increments until fully melted. Mix the cocoa powder into the melted butter until well combined and set aside....

Ingredients ⅓cupwhole milk,2% or low fat 1½sliceswhite bread,crusts removed, torn into pieces ¾tspsalt ⅛tspfreshly ground black pepper ¾lbbeef,ground ¾lbpork,ground ¾cupparmesan cheese,finely grated 1large egg,beaten in a bowl 3ozfresh mozzarella,or low-moisture, cut into 16 (1-inch) pieces 2tbspolive oil 28ozwhole tomatoes,(2 cans) preferably San Marzano 2tbspolive oil 2clovesgarlic,thinly sliced ½tspsalt ⅛tspfreshly ground black pepper pinchsugar,optional 7basil leaves,torn into pieces, plus more for serving ½cupmozzarella,shredded ½cupparmesan,shredded Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F....

Ingredients 4 pkg soft ladyfingers 8 oz cream cheese 1 cup sugar 8 oz cool whip 1 pt sour cream 1 can pineapple, crushed, drained, medium can Preparation Put ladyfingers all around the edges and bottom of the pan. Beat cheese and sugar until well blended. Add other ingredients, mixing well after each addition. The thickness of the creamed mixture should be roughly the same as the ladyfingers or a bit thicker....

Ingredients ¼ozdry yeast,1 pkg 1cupwarm water 2½cupsflour 2tbspolive oil 1tspsugar 1tspsalt ¼cupolive oil 3clovesgarlic,minced 1tspdried oregano ½tspred pepper,crushed ¼tspkosher salt 6oztomato paste,1 can 8oztomato sauce,1 can 1tspdried oregano 1tspdried basil ¼tspwhite sugar 2clovesgarlic,minced ½tspsalt ¼tspparsley,fresh minced Preparation Add the yeast to the warm water. Add in the flour, olive oil, sugar, and salt. Combine and knead for 1 minute, then let sit for 10 minutes. Roll the dough out into a 13×6-inch rectangle, then cut into ¾ inch wide strips....

Ingredients 1tbspvegetable oil 4pork chops,bone-in center-cut, about ¾-inch-thick and 8 to 9 oz each 2tspkosher salt ½tspground black pepper ½tspgarlic powder 2cupssweet cherries,pitted halved, fresh or frozen 1½tspthyme leaves,fresh chopped or ½ dried ¼tspkosher salt 1cuptawny port wine 2tbspunsalted butter Preparation Sprinkle the pork chops on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the pork chops two at a time, so as to not crowd the pan, and cook until browned on the first side for 4 to 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 1smallred onion,diced 1lbzucchini,cut into ½ inch chunks 1pintcherry tomatoes,halved, or grape tomatoes 2clovesgarlic,minced 1tspsalt ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper 1tbspbasil,fresh chopped, plus more for garnish if desired Preparation Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan. Add the red onions and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until very soft and pale purple in color. Do not brown. Add the zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the zucchini are cooked but still crisp and the tomatoes have started to collapse, creating a little sauce....

Ingredients 12ozdry spaghetti 1largered bell pepper,sliced into thin strips then cut into 2 inch pieces 1largecucumber,peeled, seeded and sliced into thin strips then cut into 2 inch pieces 1cupmatchstick carrots ¾cupgreen onions,chopped ½cupcilantro,chopped ½cuppeanuts,roasted, lightly salted, and roughly chopped Sesame seeds,for garnish, optional ½cupcreamy peanut butter ¼cupwarm water 3tbspsoy sauce 2tbsphoney 2tbspsriracha,more or less to taste 2tbspfresh lime juice 1½tbspfresh ginger,peeled and minced 1tbspgarlic,minced 1tbspsesame oil Preparation Cook spaghetti according to directions listed on package....

Ingredients 3garlic clovesminced ¼cuplow-sodium soy sauce 3tbspolive oil 3tbsprice wine vinegar ¼tspblack peppercoarsely-ground 1tbspfresh gingerfinely-chopped 2tbsplow-sodium soy sauce 1tbsprice wine vinegar 1tspsesame oil 1lbflank steakor sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces 1large bell peppercored, cut into 1-inch pieces 1large red onionpeeled, cut into 1-inch pieces green onionsthinly-sliced sesame seedstoasted Preparation Whisk the garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, rice wine vinegar, black pepper, and ginger together in a bowl together until combined....