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Ingredients 1⅓cupswater,(110 degrees F) warm 1tspwhite sugar 1tspsalt 4¼cupsbread flour 1tsplecithin 3tspbread machine yeast 4tspolive oil,plus ⅓ cup for pouring 4tspdried oregano ⅓cupparmesan cheese,grated Preparation Place ingredients, except ⅓ cup olive oil and Parmesan cheese, in the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select Dough setting, and Start. When the dough has risen once in the breadmaker, transfer it into an oiled, 8-inch round baking tin. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk....

Ingredients 2ozgran reserva rum 1ozpassion fruit puree 0.75fl ozlime juice 0.75fl ozsimple syrup .5ozPedro Ximenez sherry 1pineapple leaf 1lime,slice 1cherry Preparation Pour all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Shake with ice. Strain over ice in a glass. Garnish with a pineapple leaf, lime slice, and cherry. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 2tbsplight brown sugar,(30g) ¼cupold-fashioned rolled oats,(45g) ¼cupwhite chocolate chips,(45g) ½cupunsalted butter,(1 stick or 115g) softened to room temperature ½cuppacked light brown sugar,(100g) ¼cupgranulated sugar,(50g) 1¼cupscrunchy peanut butter,(310g) or creamy 1largeegg ½tsppure vanilla extract 1½cupsall-purpose flour,(190g) spoon & leveled ½tspbaking powder ¾tspsalt ½tspground cinnamon 1cupraspberry jam,(330g) or any flavor jam you prefer Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8 baking pan with aluminum foil or spray generously with nonstick spray....

Ingredients 4cupsspinach leaves,packed 2cupsfresh basil leaves,packed ½cupextra virgin olive oil,or more for a thinner pesto ¼cupparmesan cheese,grated 2tbsplemon juice,(1 large lemon), fresh 2garlic cloves,peeled ½tspkosher salt,plus more to taste ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper,plus more to taste kosher salt freshly ground black pepper 3cupswhole wheat elbow macaroni,(12 oz), or orecchiette 4tbspunsalted butter ¼cupall purpose flour 2cupswhole milk,at room temperature 2cupshavarti cheese,or mozzarella cheese, shredded 3tbspspinach basil pesto,or store bought pesto Preparation In a food processor or blender, combine all the ingredients and blend for 30 seconds....

Ingredients 2cupsheavy cream 1large egg 1tspkosher salt ¼tspcinnamon ¼tspground nutmeg ⅛tspcoarse ground black pepper ¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese 6large russet potatoes,peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with vegetable oil spray. In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add potatoes to the baking dish and carefully pour the custard over the potatoes....

Ingredients ½cuplite coconut milk ½cupunsweetened almond milk ¾cupraspberries 2tbspchia seeds 1tbspsweetened shredded coconut 8dropsnu-naturals liquid stevia,or sugar/honey to taste Preparation Combine all ingredients in a large container. Mix well and close container; refrigerate 4 hours so the chia expands. Pour into 4 popsicle molds and freeze overnight. Related Video

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter,(115 grams), melted ¼cupgranulated sugar,(50 grams) 1tsppure vanilla extract ¼tspsalt 1cupall purpose flour,(125 grams), spoon and leveled ¾cupraspberry preserves 16fresh raspberries ½cupold fashioned oats,(40 grams) ⅓cuplight or dark brown sugar,(70 grams), packed ¼tspground cinnamon ¼cupall purpose flour,(30 grams), spoon & leveled ¼cupunsalted butter,(60 grams), cold and cubed vanilla icing,for topping, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (149 degrees C). Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on all sides....

Ingredients 10graham crackers ½cupbutter,melted 16ozcream cheese,softened ½cuppowdered sugar 2tspvanilla extract 3cupsmini marshmallows ¼cupchocolate Preparation In a large plastic bag, crush the graham crackers to a sand-like powder and pour into a bowl. Add the butter and mix together until it forms a crumble. Pour the crumble into a springform pan and push down until firm. Chill until the marshmallow mixture is ready. For the filling, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a bowl and, with a fork, mix together....

Ingredients 1lbraw shrimp,large or jumbo, peeled and deveined, tails left on or off 3lemons,sliced into thin half moons or wedge ½tspkosher salt ½tspblack pepper,freshly-ground ⅛tspred pepper flakes,crushed or more to taste 3tbspbutter 2garlic cloves,minced ¼cupdry white wine,or chicken or vegetable broth ¼cupfresh parsley,finely chopped, loosely packed Preparation Heat the butter in a sauté pan over medium-high heat until melted. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, or until fragrant....

Ingredients 1cupmilk 1tsplemon juice,or white vinegar Preparation Stir together milk and lemon juice or vinegar. Let it sit 5 to 10 minutes after mixing to let thicken and create that tang flavor. Related Video

Ingredients 6 large sweet potatoes 2 sticks butter 2 cups granulated sugar 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tbsp nutmeg, ground 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract salt, to taste Preparation Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into cubes. Melt the butter in a heavy skillet and add the sweet potatoes. Mix the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cover the sweet potatoes with the sugar mixture and stir. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook for about an hour or until the potatoes are soft and “candied”....

Ingredients ½cupbarbecue sauce ¼cupapple butter 2tbspbrown sugar 1tbspground black pepper 2garlic clovesminced 4ozpork chops Preparation Whisk the barbecue sauce, apple butter, brown sugar, black pepper, and garlic together in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, until sugar dissolves. Stir until the sauce is smooth. Place the pork chops on a plate, then pour the sauce over the chops. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, then lightly oil the grate....

Ingredients 1 cup walnuts 3 cup white sugar 1 stick butter 5 oz evaporated milk 1/2 cup pumpkin, canned 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 2 cup butterscotch chips 7 oz marshmallow cream 1 tsp vanilla extract Preparation Butter a 9x13-inch pan and set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine saugar, butter, milk, pumpkin and spice. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Continue boiling over medium heat until the mixture reaches 234 degrees on candy thermometer (about 10 minutes)....

Ingredients 1Dough,(for 9-inch, deep dish pie crust), refrigerated 7large eggs,beaten 2cupsbaby spinach,(1½ oz), chopped, fresh ⅔cupskim milk 6tbspparmesan,grated 3tbspbasil,fresh chopped ¼tspkosher salt ½cupricotta,part skim ⅓cupmozzarella,part skim, shredded ¾cupsgrape tomatoes,or cherry tomatoes, halved Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll the dough out on a well-floured work surface until it’s approximately 11 to 12 inches in diameter. Transfer it to a 9-inch metal or glass pie dish. Using your fingers, press it firmly into the bottom and sides of the pie plate....

Ingredients Cooking spray 1⅓lbsturkey,(99% lean), ground 1mediumonion,chopped 1bell pepper,chopped 10ozrotel tomatoes with green chilies,(1 can) 15ozcanned corn,or fren corn, drained 15ozno salt added kidney beans,drained 8oztomato sauce 16ozfat free refried beans 1packetlow-sodium taco seasoning,or homemade taco seasoning 2½cupsless-sodium chicken broth Preparation Spray a large pot with cooking spray then brown the turkey over medium heat, breaking up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. When cooked through, add the onions and pepper and cook 2 to 3 minutes....

Ingredients 4ozpasta,uncooked 1tspolive oil 1tspgarlic,minced 3chicken breast,skinless, boneless, halves cut into strips ¼cupchicken broth ¼cupfresh broccoli,chopped ¼cuptomatoes,chopped 14ozartichoke hearts,(¼ can), drained, sliced ¼cupfresh mushrooms,sliced ¼cupred bell pepper,chopped salt and pepper,to taste 4tbspparmesan cheese,grated 1tbspfresh parsley,chopped Preparation Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta in boiling water until done. Drain, and set aside. In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken and garlic in oil for about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 8ozbacon,chopped 32ozfrozen sweet corn,thawed 4garlic cloves,minced 1bunchgreen onions,sliced 2jalapeno peppers,diced, or more to taste 1pinchsalt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste 1pinchcayenne pepper,or to taste 1cupheavy cream 2ozmozzarella cheese,shredded 4ozMonterey Jack Cheese,shredded Preparation Cook bacon in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until almost crisp and fat is rendered. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler....

Ingredients 4 lbs. pork spare ribs 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 onions, peeled and chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 red chilies, finely chopped 2 tsp. fennel seeds, crushed 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup dark soy sauce 1/3 cup tomato ketchup 1/8 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. ground pepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the spare ribs on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until cooked through....

Ingredients 2cupsfresh blueberries 3ozfreshly-squeezed lime juice 5oztequila 2ozorange liqueur ice lime wedgeto serve saltto serve Preparation Add blueberries and lime juice together blender, and pulse until smooth. Strain out the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a cocktail shaker, discarding the berry pulp. Add the tequila and Cointreau to the cocktail shaker, and stir to combine. If you would like salt-rimmed glasses, begin by running a lime wedge (the juicy part) around the top rims of your glasses....

Ingredients 30ozchickpeas,2 cans, drained and rinsed 5garlic cloves,peeled ¼cupwater,or 2 tbsp water + 2 tbsp olive oil ¼cuptahini ¼cupblue cheese,crumbled, optional 8tbsphot sauce,to taste 2tbsplemon juice,freshly-squeezed 1½tspsmoked paprika 1tspground cumin ½tspsalt ¼tspfreshly-ground black pepper olive oil,chopped roasted red peppers, thinly-sliced green onions, extra crumbled blue cheese, optional toppings Preparation Add the chickpeas, garlic, water, tahini, blue cheese, hot sauce, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to a food processor or blender....