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Ingredients ½cupsalted butter,(1 stick or 115 grams) 8ozsemi-sweet chocolate,coarsely chopped 1¼cupsgranulated sugar,(250 grams) 3large eggs 1tsppure vanilla extract ¾cupall-purpose flour,(95 grams) spoon & leveled ¼tspsalt 8ozcream cheese,(224 grams) softened to room temperature ¼cupgranulated sugar,(50 grams) 1egg yolk ¼tsppeppermint extract liquid green food coloring,or gel, 2 drops ⅔cupmini chocolate chips,(120 grams) Preparation Adjust the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C)....

Ingredients 16 oz. Orange Crush, bottle 1 cup pineapple with juice, crushed 2 cup granulated sugar 2 cup water 1 lemon, juiced 2 cup whole milk Preparation Boil sugar and water for 5 minutes. Remove from stove and set aside to cool. Add remaining ingredients when cool and mix thoroughly. Freeze in one gallon ice cream freezer as directed. Related Video

Ingredients 6ozPhiladelphia Cream Cheese,softened 2tspdried rosemary leaves,divided 1tsppepper,divided 3½lbsroasting chicken,(1 whole) 6tbspKraft Zesty Italian Dressing,divided 2lbsred potatoes,cut into 1-inch chunks 6Oscar Mayer Bacon slices,crisply cooked, crumbled 2green onions,sliced Preparation Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Mix the cream cheese, 1 teaspoon rosemary and ½ teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Starting at neck of chicken, use the handle of a wooden spoon or fingers to carefully separate the skin from the meat of the breast, thighs and legs of chicken, being careful to not tear the skin....

Ingredients 3avocados,ripe, peeled, pitted, mashed 1jalapeño,stem and seeds removed, minced, plus more to taste ½cupred onion,finely chopped 1tbsplime juice,fresh ¼cupcilantro leaves,fresh, finely chopped 2tbspbagel seasoning,lightly toasted Kosher salt,if needed Preparation Stir together the jalapeno, onion, lime juice, cilantro, and bagel seasoning with a fork until well combined. Taste, then season with a pinch or two of salt, if needed. Serve with chips, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients ½cupgraham cracker crumbs,crushed 1tbsplight butter,softened 8ozreduced fat cream cheese,softened ¼cupsugar 6ozfat free vanilla Greek yogurt 2large egg whites 2tbsplemon juice ½tspvanilla extract 1tbspall purpose flour ¼cupstrawberry jam,or any jam chocolate chips,optional, for drizzling on top Preparation Crush graham cracker crumbs. Can place them in a gallon size ziplock bag and use a rolling pin to crush, or food processor. Melt the butter and mix together until evenly moistened. Coat an 8×8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray and preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 4lbspork loinnot tenderloin ½tspSaltflake ¼tspblack peppercoarse ground 1tspcinnamonground 4granny Smith applessliced in ¼- ½ inch thick slices 2sweet onionssliced ¼cuphoney Preparation Using a small paring knife, cut about a dozen apple length slits about three inches deep into the pork. Rub the pork loin with the salt, black pepper and cinnamon. Reserve just enough apple slices to place into the pork. Put the remaining apples and the onion slices into the bottom of the slow cooker....

Ingredients 5ozbaby arugula,(about 6 cups) 2tbspolive oil,plus more for serving salt and pepper,to taste ½cupparmesan cheese,(1 oz), shaved vegetable oil,for the grill 2sirloin steaks,(1½ inch thick), (about 1¾ lbs) 2lemons,cut into wedges, for serving olive oil,for serving Preparation In a bowl, toss the arugula with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and toss again. Mix in the Parmesan Cheese. Divide among four plates. For charcoal grills, fill a grill chimney with charcoal and light it....

Ingredients 5ozsolid white tuna in water,(1 can) slightly drained 2tbsplight mayo 3tbspcelery,finely chopped 1tbspred onion,finely chopped 1tspred wine vinegar 2ripe tomatoes,halved 4cheddar cheese slices,(2½ oz total) Preparation Preheat the broiler to high and adjust the rack second from the top. Arrange the tomatoes on a baking tray, season with salt and pepper. Combine the tuna salad ingredients in a small bowl. Top each with ¼ cup of tuna salad and a slice of cheese....

Ingredients 1cupraw cashews,soaked for at least 4 hours if you do not have a high-powered blender ½cupwater 1tbsplemon juice,or more if needed 1tspapple cider vinegar ¼tspfine sea salt,heaping ¼tspdijon mustard Preparation In a blender, combine drained cashews, water, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and mustard. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides or adding water as necessary. Taste and add an additional teaspoon of lemon juice if you would like more tang, or additional salt if you like a more intense flavor....

Ingredients 1¼cupsbarley,pearled 1cupwalnut halves 3tbspfresh lemon juice 1cupextra virgin olive oil 1clovegarlic ½tsplemon zest,finely grated salt and freshly ground pepper 1cupflat leaf parsley leaves,packed 4ozricotta salata Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the barley over high heat for about 25 minutes, until tender. Drain the barley and rinse under cold water to cool thoroughly. Drain again, shaking out the excess water....

Ingredients 1English cucumber,(12-14-inch), cut into 1-inch chunks 2fresh peaches,cut into 1-inch chunks 2tbspavocado oil,or olive oil 1tbspwhite wine vinegar 1lime,zested 1tbspfresh-squeezed lime juice 1tbsphoney 4large basil leaves,plus more for garnish ⅛tspsalt,or to taste ⅛tspblack pepper,or to taste Preparation Add the chopped peaches and cucumbers to a large bowl. In the bowl or a mini food processor or blender, combine the oil, vinegar, lime zest and juice, honey, basil, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2cupscottage cheese 1packageJell-O,4 servings size, strawberry, raspberry or cherry 8ozwhipped topping 2cupsmini marshmallows 2cupsstrawberries,washed and cut ¾cupblackberries ¾cupraspberries ¾cupblueberries Preparation Combine the cottage cheese and dry Jell-O powder in a bowl. Fold in whipped topping. Gently fold in the marshmallow, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries into the mixture. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Serve chilled, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients baby arugula leaves fresh blackberries gorgonzola,crumbled, or blue cheese ⅓cupolive oil,good-quality ¼cuporange,freshly-squeezed, lemon, or lime juice 1tspkosher salt ½tspfreshly ground black pepper Preparation Whisk together all vinagrette ingredients until well-blended. Toss with arugula and blackberries, and then serve topped with crumbled cheese. Related Video

Ingredients 1smallbutternut squash 2tbspolive oil 1tspsalt ½cupbulgur 1cupwater 1tspsalt 1cupfresh parsleychopped ½cupfresh mintchopped 1cupshallot ¼cupdried cranberries 1cuplemon juice 3tbspolive oil crumbled feta cheeseoptional garnish Preparation To cook the butternut, warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the cubed butternut and 1 teaspoon salt. Toss to coat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, then uncover and continue cooking until the butternut is tender and the edges are nice and caramelized about 7 minutes....

Ingredients 1¼partstequila 1¼partsred wine 1parttriple sec fill with sour mix 1splashlemon lime soda 1splashlime juice Preparation Shake with ice and strain. Related Video

Ingredients 2tbspred onion,minced 1-1½limes kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,as needed 1tspolive oil 7ozchunk white albacore tuna packed in water,(1 can), drained 1medium plum tomato,seeded, finely diced 2tbspcilantro,chopped 1jalapeno,minced, keep seeds for spice or use pickled 3dropstabasco sauce,optional 2ozavocado,(½ medium) sliced Preparation In a medium bowl, combine the red onion, pinch of kosher salt, juice of 1 lime, and olive oil. Mix in the chopped cilantro, jalapeño, drained tuna, tomato, and Tabasco, if using....

Ingredients 2cupsall-purpose flouror white whole wheat flour 1tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 2tspground cinnamon ½tspground ginger ¼tspground nutmeg ⅛tspground clovesoptional ½cupgranulated sugar ½cuplight brown sugar ¼cupcanola oil(plus 2 tbsp) ¼cupapplesauce(plus 2 tbsp) unsweetened 2eggslarge 1½tspvanilla extract 1cupcarrotspeeled, finely shredded 1cupzucchiniunpeeled, finely shredded ¾cupwalnutschopped, or pecans (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with 12 paper muffin cups. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves for 20 seconds....

Ingredients 1cupgranulated sugar ½cupbrown sugar,packed 1cupall-purpose flour ¾cupwhole wheat flour,white 1tspbaking soda 1tspsalt 2tsppumpkin pie spice ¾cuppumpkin puree 2eggs ½cupcoconut oil,melted ⅓cupwater 1tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray, or line it with parchment paper. Set aside. Whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Create a well in the center of the bowl, then add the pumpkin, eggs, oil, water and vanilla into the well....

Ingredients 1cupcoarsely-ground coffee beans 4cupscold water Preparation Add ground coffee and cold water together in a large bowl. Stir briefly to combine. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 12 hours or up to 24 hours. Remove the bowl, and place a strainer covered with a cheesecloth in a second bowl. Pour the coffee (and ground) over the strainer, and wait a minute or two until the liquid has filtered through the strainer....

Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 2 yellow onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 3 cup tomatoes, sun dried 1 lemon, juiced 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tsp oregano 1 tbsp tomato paste 1/4 cup basil, chopped 3 cup vegetable stock salt, to taste pepper, to taste 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain 1/2 cup milk Preparation Soak the sundried tomatoes in the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and oregano. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat....