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Ingredients 2tbspsoy sauce 2tbsprice wine 1tbspoyster sauce ¼cupwater 2tbspneutral cooking oil,such as avocado oil ½small red onion,or 2 shallots, diced 2garlic cloves,minced 1fresh ginger,(1-inch), peeled, minced 2medium zucchini,diced small 1lbground chicken,or turkey 8ozwater chestnuts,(1 can), sliced, drained, chopped ½tspsalt 8whole butter lettuce leaves 2green onions,sliced thinly ¼cupunsalted peanuts,roasted, chopped coarsely ½cupcilantro,chopped Preparation Combine the soy sauce, rice wine, oyster sauce, and water for sauce in a small bowl. Set aside....

Ingredients 1watermelon 1qtvanilla ice creamor larger 1qtstrawberry ice creamor larger 1ptblueberry ice creamor frozen yogurt, or larger 12ozmarshmallow sauce 1canwhipped cream ½cupsprinklesred, white, and blue, divided 1cupwhite candy melts 8strawberries 3cupsfresh strawberriesfinely diced ⅓cupsugar 1tspvanilla extract ½lemonjuiced 2tspcornstarch 2½cupsfresh blueberries ⅓cupsugar 1tspvanilla extract 1tspcornstarch Preparation Combine the strawberries, sugar, vanilla, and lemon in a pot. Place the pot over high heat, boil for 5 minutes, or until strawberries have started to break down....

Ingredients 2½cupsdry penne pasta 4½tspcoconut oil 1lbsmoked sausage 1onionsliced 1green bell peppersliced 1red bell pepper,sliced 1orange bell peppersliced 8ozmushroomssliced 14.5oztomatoesdiced 8oztomato sauce 1tspgarlicminced 1tspgarlic powder 1tsporeganodried 1tspbasildried 1tspsalt 1tspground black pepper ½tspred pepper flakes Preparation Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir sausage, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and mushrooms until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 9cupsChex cereal,use equal parts corn, rice, and wheat Chex 2cupspretzels 1cupCheerios 1cuppeanuts ⅓cupbutter,melted and hot 1tbspseasoned salt ¼cupWorcestershire sauce 1tspgarlic powder,optional Preparation Add the Chex cereal, pretzels, cheerios, and peanuts to the bowl of a slow cooker. In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter and seasoned salt until the salt is dissolved. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce until combined. Drizzle the sauce evenly over the top of the cereal mixture....

Ingredients 4cupswatermelon,(20 oz), chilled seedless, diced into small chunks 4cupsbaby arugula ½English cucumber,halved lengthwise and sliced ⅓cupred onion,quartered and thinly sliced ½cupfresh mint leaves,chopped 4ozfeta cheese,crumbled ⅔cupwalnuts,chopped, toasted ⅓cupolive oil 3tbspfresh lemon juice 1tbsphoney 1tspDijon mustard salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation In a jar combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with lid and shake to combine. Chill until ready to use....

Ingredients coconut oil biscuits ¼cupvegan butter,or olive oil 8ozbaby bella mushrooms,diced into ¼-inch cubes 1small shallot,peeled and finely chopped, about ¼ cup 1garlic clove,minced ¼cupwhite whole wheat flour,or all-purpose ½cupvegetable stock 1⅓cupsBlue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk Original,or Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk Original Unsweetened 1tspfresh rosemary,finely-minced ½tspsalt ½tspblack pepper,freshly-cracked Preparation Melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, then stir to coat. sauté the mushrooms for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked and softened....

Ingredients 1tbspcooking oil 1mediumbrown onionchopped 1mediumcarrotpeeled and diced 6skinlesschicken thigh filletscut into 3-cm pieces 4clovesgarliccrushed 3tbspThai red curry pastemild, if possible 4cupsbutternut squashor pumpkin, diced 200ggreen beanstrimmed 400mlcoconut milk(1 can) 1tbspbrown sugar saltto taste Fresh coriander leavesto serve Preparation Heat the oil in a large pan/skillet on high heat. Sauté the onion and carrot until the onion becomes soft and transparent. Add the chicken and fry until just beginning to brown....

Ingredients 1 cup fine egg noodles, uncooked 1 ½ tbsp bouillon, chicken-flavored 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 tsp dried whole thyme 1/8 tsp celery seeds 1/8 tsp garlic powder 1 bay leaf Preparation Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Store in an airtight container. Combine the noodle soup mix and 8 cups of water in a large stockpot. Add in any desired vegetables and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 3chicken breasts,boneless skinless, cut in half 1lemon,quartered 2tspgarlic powder,divided 1tspground black pepper,divided 29ozchicken broth ¼cupfresh lemon juice 16ozpenne pasta,cooked as directed on box 1½cupsheavy whipping cream 1tsplemon zest,grated salt and pepper,to taste cheese,shredded, to taste, optional Preparation Prepare chicken by squeezing lemon over both sides and seasoning with 1 teaspoon garlic powder and ¾ teaspoon pepper. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through....

Ingredients 1lbred kidney beansuncooked ¾lbAndouille sausage12 oz, sliced 5garlic clovesminced 3celery stalksdiced 1white onionmedium, peeled and diced 1bell peppercored and diced 2tspcreole seasoning 1tsphot sauce ½tspdried thyme 2bay leaves 7cupschickenor vegetable stock Kosher salt black pepperfreshly-cracked white riceor brown rice, cooked green onionsthinly-sliced Preparation Rinse the kidney beans thoroughly under water. Add the kidney beans, sausage, garlic, celery, onion, bell pepper, Creole seasoning, hot sauce, dried thyme, bay leaves and chicken stock to the bowl of a large crock pot....

Ingredients 8lbsBoston butt,or pork shoulder 1headgarlic,(about 10 cloves), peeled 1large white onion,roughly chopped 1½tbspdried oregano 1tbspkosher salt 1½tspground black pepper 1tspground cumin 1cupgrapefruit juice,(from 1 medium grapefruit) ¾cupfresh lime juice,(from about 8 limes) ½cupfresh orange juice,(from 1 medium orange) ¼cupwhite vinegar ¼cupextra virgin olive oil 1tbspcornstarch,to finish the mojo sauce Preparation To a blender or food processor add the garlic cloves, chopped onion, dried oregano, salt, pepper, cumin, grapefruit, lime, and orange juices, vinegar, and olive oil....

Ingredients 2 1/4cupsplain flour 2tspbaking powder 1/2tspsea salt 1/2cupdate(pitted and chopped) 1cupdark chocolate 1/4cupagave nectar 1cupgolden syrup 1/2cupunsalted buttermelted 1tbspvanilla extract Preparation Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking tray with baking paper. Mix together all the dry ingredients in a small bowl (including the dates and the chocolate). In a separate small bowl, mix together all the wet ingredients. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more dusting 1 cup bananas, (roughly 3 to 4 pieces), best if overripe, mashed ½ cup pumpkin puree ½ cup walnuts, or pecans, roasted, coarsely chopped, divided ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 4 oz unsalted butter, room temperature 2 large eggs 1 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp ground nutmeg...

Ingredients 1½cupssugar,white ¼cupwater 14ozcondensed milk,(1 can) sweetened 12ozevaporated milk,(1 can) 5eggs 8ozcream cheese,(1 package) 1tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the sugar and water together in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves into a light brown caramel. Pour into a round glass baking dish. Place the condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, cream cheese, and vanilla extract in a blender....

Ingredients 1½cupsalmond flour 1tspground cinnamon ¼tspground nutmeg ¾tspsalt 3largeeggs ¼cuphoney 2tbspneutral tasting oil 7ozgranny smith apple,peeled and cut into thin matchsticks, or grated coarsely ½cupsugar,powdered 2tbsphoney 1tbspalmond milk,or water ¼cupalmonds,sliced Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch cake pan and place a round of parchment in the bottom of the pan. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Make a well in the center of the flour, then add in the eggs, honey, and oil....

Ingredients 1½lbschicken cutlets,boneless skinless thin sliced 3tbsphomemade pesto 1clovegarlic,crushed ¼tspred pepper flakes,crushed ½fromjuice lime 2tbspolive oil 3tbspbalsamic vinegar 1tbspraw honey kosher salt 1lbasparagus,tough ends removed 2medium zucchini,sliced ¼-inch thick 1red bell pepper,seeded and sliced into strips live oil cooking spray Preparation Marinate chicken with pesto, garlic, red pepper flakes, lime juice, and ½ teaspoon of salt for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results. Mix oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and ¼ teaspoon of salt in a small bowl....

Ingredients 2cupsmasa harina corn flour ½tspsalt 1½cupswarm water,then more as needed Preparation In a mixing bowl whisk together masa harina and salt. Pour in water then mix with a wooden spoon to combine. Knead mixture by hand for a few minutes until there is a soft non-sticky dough, while adding more water or masa harina as needed 1 tablespoon at a time. Let rest for 20 to 30 minutes for more moisture to absorb into flour....

Ingredients ½canSpam,cubed 1cupkimchi 3tbspunsalted butter,divided ½cupsweet corn 1tspsesame oil 2flour tortillas,large 1cupMozzarella cheese,shredded, divided Preparation Cut the Spam into small cubes. Chop the kimchi. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the kimchi and sauté until reddish-brown in color and most of the liquid has evaporated, 4 to 5 minutes. Push the kimchi to the edges of the pan and add the Spam. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, until starting to crisp, then add the sweet corn and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until warmed through....

Ingredients 1tbspsmoked paprika 1tbspground cumin 1tbspgarlic powder ½tspchili powder,optional 4tbspolive oil 6medium potatoes,or 5 large, scrubbed and washed, skin on sea salt 2tbspcooking oil 1onion,diced 1red bell pepper,bell capsicum, diced 2garlic cloves,crushed 1lbground beef,minced 1½tspsmoked paprika 1tspground cumin ¼cupbeef broth,or stock, or ¼ cup water mixed with 1 tsp Vegeta or beef stock powder Salt and pepper,to taste 2green onion,or scallions, finely sliced ¼fresh coriander,finely chopped sour cream Tomato Salsa,or Sweet Chilli Sauce...

Ingredients 6sliceswhite bread 4tbspmayonnaise 4slicesswiss cheese 4slicesham 2tspyellow mustardoptional 4slicesturkey ½cupmilk 4eggs 4tbspbutter 2tbsppowdered sugaroptional Preparation Place 2 slices of bread on a cutting board. Spread mayonnaise on each slice of bread. Top with a slice of cheese, and 2 slices of ham. Add the second slice of bread and spread with a little bit of mustard if desired. Add 2 slices of turkey and a slice of cheese. Add the 3rd piece of bread....