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Ingredients ¾cupextra virgin olive oil ¼cupbalsamic vinegar 1tspground cinnamon ¼tspground nutmeg ⅛tspsalt 1large red onion,cut into ⅛-inch thick rounds 4naval oranges 7ozbaby spinach,or watercress, or arugula Preparation Set the oven rack 5 to 6 inches from top and preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Make the vinaigrette by combining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a small bowl. Dip the onions into the vinaigrette, being careful to keep rounds intact, and lay in a single layer on prepared baking sheet....

Ingredients 2cupsfresh basil ½cupparmesan,freshly grated 3garlic cloves ¼cuppine nuts olive oil 1medium tomato,sliced ¼-inch thick 8slicesmozzarella cheese,sliced ¼-inch thick 4ciabatta buns,or bread of choice balsamic glaze,for drizzling Preparation In a food processor, combine the basil, parmesan, garlic, pine nuts and olive oil. Pulse until the olive oil looks emulsified and the pesto looks uniform. Slice the bread in half and spread pesto on one side. Layer the cheese and tomatoes and drizzle with balsamic glaze....

Ingredients 2tomatillosdiced 4ozmild green chiliesdrained and diced 1green onionminced 2tbspfresh cilantrominced 1¼tspgranulated sugar ¼tspground cumin ¼tspsalt 1pinchground black pepper 2mediumtomatoes 1tbspminced onion 1tbspfresh cilantrominced, divided ¼tsplime juice ½smalljalapenoseeded and minced 1dashsalt 1dashground black pepper ½cupmayonnaise 1tspwhite vinegar 1tspwater ¾tspgranulated sugar ½tspchili powder ¼tsppaprika 1pinchCayenne pepper 1pinchonion powder 1dashsalt 1dashgarlic powder 1½cups sweet corndivided ½cupbuttersoftened 3tbspsugar 1pinchsalt ½cupcorn masa harina flourcorn flour 2tbspall-purpose flour ¼cupsour cream ½avocadoavocadodiced 2tbspfresh cilantrochopped Preparation Make the salsa verde by putting the tomatillos, mild green chilies, green onion, fresh cilantro, granulated sugar, ground cumin, salt, and ground black pepper in a food processor for 5 to 10 seconds....

Ingredients 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 cup whole milk 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1 ½ cup chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla extract....

Ingredients 3 cup all purpose flour 1 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/2 tsp baking powder 3 sticks butter, softened 2 ¼ cups sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 5 large eggs 1 ½ cups milk 2 oz bittersweet chocolate, or semisweet, grated 1 cup heavy cream, or whipping cream 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup coffee, brewed 2 tbsp Irish Whiskey , or bourbon Confectioners’ sugar , for topping Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients ⅓cupquick oats,uncooked 2tbspApple Butter dash of cinnamon 1tbsplow fat granola Preparation Cook oatmeal in water according to package directions. Pour cooked oatmeal in a bowl and top with apple butter, granola, cinnamon. Add a little skim milk if a thinner oatmeal is preferred. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 2cansPillsbury Grands! Cinnamon Rolls,frosting reserved for later use Cooking spray 4eggs ½cupmilk 2tbspmaple syrup ¼cupall purpose flour ¼cuppacked brown sugar ¼cupbutter,cold and cut into pieces ¼tspCinnamon Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9 by 13-inch pan with cooking spray. Cut the cinnamon rolls into quarters and place them in the pan. In a small bowl mix together the eggs, milk and maple syrup. Pour the egg mixture over the cinnamon roll pieces....

Ingredients 2ozvodka 1oztriple sec 1ozcranberry juice ½ozlime juice Preparation Place a martini glass in the freezer. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add all ingredients. Shake well at least 30 seconds to chill. Pour into prepared martini glass. Garnish with a lemon rind. Related Video

Ingredients 1tbspcanola oil 2cupschicken breasts,cooked and diced ½onion,yellow, diced 1garlic,clove, minced 1tspcumin 1tspchili powder ½tspkosher salt 1cupblack beans 1cupcorn 1bell pepper,green, diced 1tomato,Roma, diced finely and dried on paper towel ½cupcheddar cheese,shredded 2tbspcilantro,chopped 1pkgegg roll wrappers,24 count canola oil,for frying 8ozcream cheese ¼cupsour cream 1bunchcilantro ½avocado Preparation Add the canola oil to a cast iron skillet on high heat with the chicken, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder and kosher salt....

Ingredients 1 lb salmon fillet, diced 1 lb spaghetti pasta, or linguine pasta, cooked and cooled 5½ oz yellow onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup seafood cream 14 oz asparagus soup, (1 can), condensed ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated or powdered 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp dried dill salt and ground black pepper, to taste ½ tsp parsley, per serving, chopped Preparation Spread the bottom of your slow cooker with butter, then add the rest of the ingredients except for salt and pepper....

Ingredients ⅓cupmayonnaise ¼cup2% milk 3tbspsugar 4tspcider vinegar 2tsppoppy seeds Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Serve with salad. Related Video

Ingredients ⅓cupparmigiano reggianograted ¼cupfresh lemon juice 1small garlic clove ½tbspdijon mustard 2anchovy fillets 1tbspextra virgin olive oil 5tbspfat free Greek yogurt Preparation In the bowl of a food processor, add the parmigiano reggiano, lemon juice, garlic clove, mustard, and anchovies. Turn the machine on, then let it run for 15 to 20 seconds. Add the oil and yogurt, then let the machine run for another 15 seconds. Serve over salads, and enjoy!...

Ingredients ½cuporange juice 1tsporange zest,grated ¼cuplemon juice 1tsplemon zest,grated ¼cuphoney 1tspvanilla extract 3cupsstrawberries,cut in halves 4tangerines,separated into sections 3cupspineapple chunks 3kiwi,peeled, sliced 2cupsblueberries 2cupsred grapes mint,optional Preparation Add the orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey to a saucepan and bring to a boil on medium heat, whisking for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn off the heat, then add in the vanilla. Let cool completely. Add the strawberries, tangerines, pineapple chunks, kiwi, blueberries, and grapes to a large bowl, then toss carefully with the sauce....

Ingredients ¼cupunsalted almonds,whole raw, with skins 2cupsmint leaves,packed, thick stems removed 1cupflat leaf parsley leaves,packed, thick stems removed ⅓cuphot tap water ¼cupolive oil 2tsplemon juice 1tsplemon zest 1garlic clove,finely sliced, optional ¼tspsalt pinchground black pepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are fragrant. Remove from the oven and let cool....

Ingredients 4cupspeanuts,any kind party, honey roasted, mixed, dry-roasted, salted/unsalted, you choose salt or honey,optional add-ins Preparation Place the peanuts in a food processor, and process for about 1 minute. Use a spatula to loosen the mixture from the sides of the bowl if the mixture is sticking. Then continue to process for about 2-3 more minutes until completely smooth. Transfer to an airtight container, cover, and refrigerate until use. Peanut butter should keep for between 3-4 weeks in the refrigerator....

Ingredients 1tspvegetable oil,or more as needed 2cupslow sodium tuna in oil,canned 4cupsbread crumbs 4eggs,beaten 2tspbrewer’s yeast Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with vegetable oil. Drain tuna and reserve oil. Add enough vegetable oil to make ¼ cup total. Combine tuna, reserved oil, bread crumbs, eggs, and brewer’s yeast in a bowl. Drop ¼ teaspoonfuls of tuna mixture 1 inch apart onto the prepared baking sheet....

Ingredients 2large eggs 1tbspwhole milk ½tbspbutter ⅛tspsalt pepper,fresh cracked mix-ins,like leftover meat, cooked vegetables, cheese, or herbs Preparation Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Crack two eggs into a small mixing bowl. Add milk and salt. Aggressively whisk the mixture until it is uniform in color, texture, and slightly foamy. Add the eggs to the hot skillet and immediately reduce the heat to medium-low. Use a rubber spatula to push the eggs from one end of the skillet to the other....

Ingredients 26 pcs. Oreo cookies, finely crushed ⅓ cup butter , or margarine, melted 2 boxes vanilla pudding, any flavor is okay 2 ½ cups milk 1 tub Cool Whip, (8 oz) Preparation Mix the Oreo cookies and the melted butter. Spread over the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes. In the meantime, blend the pudding with the milk. Fold in the Cool Whip....

Ingredients 36Oreos 8ozcream cheese 16ozwhite chocolate melting wafers ½tsppeppermint extract 48peppermint candies,crushed Preparation Place the cream cheese and Oreos in a food processor and process until combined. Scoop out small parts of the mixture and roll into 48 1-inch balls. Place the balls on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 20 minutes, or until hardened. Melt the semisweet chocolate with peppermint extract in the microwave at 30-second increments, stirring between each one....

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 lb polish kielbasa 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 head cabbage, chopped 2 tsp sugar 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Preparation In a saucepan, heat the olive oil on medium heat. Slice the polish kielbasa in half lengthwise. Place it in the skillet. Add in the remaining ingredients and let everything simmer together. Serve with mustard and enjoy. Related Video