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Ingredients 4tbspunsalted butter,(½ stick) ¼cupall purpose flour 1quartwhole milk 8ozblue cheese crumbles ½tspkosher salt ground black pepper 4cupschicken,cooked, shredded 1cuphot sauce 8ozlasagna noodles,package, oven ready 8ozmozzarella cheese,shredded Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Make a roux by melting the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bubbly and slightly golden. Slowly whisk the milk into the butter-flour mixture....

Ingredients 12ozkielbasa,or sausage, sliced 2tbspolive oil,divided ¼cupsalted butter 1onion,large, diced ½cabbage head,chopped to approximately 6 to 7 cups 1garlic clove,minced ⅔cuppeas,frozen 8ozegg noodles,uncooked salt and fresh ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the sausage until lightly browned. Add the remaining olive oil, butter and onion. Cook for 5 minutes until softened....

Ingredients 12ozshells pastajumbo, cooked according to package directions 2cupschickencooked, shredded 1containerricotta cheese 1½cupsmozzarella cheeseshredded, divided use 1cupparmesan cheesegrated, divided use 2tspdried Italian seasoning Salt and pepperto taste 3tbspbutter 2tbspflour 2cupswhole milk 1cupheavy cream 4slicesbaconcooked and crumbled ½cuptomatoesdiced 2tbspparsleychopped Cooking spray Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch by 13-inch pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste....

Ingredients 1head iceberg lettuce,cored and outer leaves removed 1tbspmayo,check labels for W30 3ozorganic chicken,or turkey breast, about 6 slices 2center cut bacon strips,cooked and cut in half, check labels for W30 2tomato,thinly sliced Preparation Place the parchment paper down on your work surface. Layer 6 to 7 large leaves of lettuce in the middle of parchment paper to create a lettuce base about 9 inches by 10 inches. Spread the mayo in the center of the lettuce wrap....

Ingredients 1cupgranulated sugar 1cuplight brown sugar ½cupheavy cream ¼cupmilk 1tbspcorn syrup ¾tspsalt 2tbspbutter 1tspvanilla extract ½cupall-purpose flour ⅓cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips Preparation In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cream, milk, corn syrup, and salt. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wire whisk until the sugar has dissolved. Heat the mixture to 240 degrees F, stirring occasionally. Once it reaches 240 degrees F, immediately remove from the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla, and flour....

Ingredients 1cupbutter,softened ¼cupcream cheese,softened 1tspvanilla extract 3cupspowdered sugar ½cupbrown sugar ½cupmilk chocolate chips ¼cupmini chocolate chips Preparation In a medium bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until well combined. Add powdered sugar and brown sugar and mix well. Fold in milk chocolate chips. Spread over cake or cupcakes. Top with mini chocolate chips. If not using immediately, refrigerate and let set at room temp for at least half hour before mixing again and spreading onto cupcakes/cake....

Ingredients ½cupbutter,1 stick 30large marshmallows 6tspgreen gel food coloring,1 and ¼ liquid green food coloring ½tspvanilla extract 5cupscornflakes red hot candies,1 bottle, or ½ cup red candy coated chocolates cooking spray Preparation Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Place the marshmallows and butter in a large bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until melted. Add the green food coloring and vanilla, then stir until the marshmallow mixture is smooth....

Ingredients Preparation Rinse and freeze the cranberries. Slice the lemons into coin-sized shapes. Fill a punch bowl or jug with ice, then add cranberry cocktail, apple juice, lemon juice, and lemon-lime soda. Top with cranberries and sliced lemons. Serve cold, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 2lbsseedless red grapeswashed and dried well 1lbseedless green grapeswashed and dried well 6 ozNeufchatel cheeseor ⅓ less fat cream cheese ⅔cuplight sour cream 2tbsphoney 1½tbspgranulated sugar 1tspvanilla extract 2tbsplight brown sugar ¾cuppecanschopped Preparation In a medium mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer, whip Neufchatel cheese until smooth and fluffy, while occasionally scraping down sides of bowl. Add in sour cream, honey, granulated sugar, and vanilla then mix until well combined....

Ingredients 1lbbroccoli rabe,trimmed 5tbspextra-virgin olive oil 1garlic clove,minced 1tbspparmesan cheese,grated Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut an ‘X’ on the bottom of the stems of the broccoli rabe and place in the boiling water. Cook for about 5 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain. In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and saute the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2medium cucumbers,peeled and sliced Kosher salt,to taste white pepper 3tbspwhite wine vinegar Preparation Sprinkle the cucumbers lightly with salt. Add the vinegar and pepper, then stir to combine. Chill the salad. Serve, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1red bell pepper,sliced into thin strips 1green bell pepper,sliced into thin strips 1large onion,sliced into thin strips 1large jalapeno pepper,sliced 2½tspfajita seasoning mix,divided 1tspolive oil 12ozlarge shrimp,raw, peeled and deveined 1tbsplime juice 8flour tortillas,(6 inch), fajita-size Preparation Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Place the bell pepper strips, onion, and jalapeno slices in a large bowl. Add 2 teaspoons of fajita seasoning and olive oil....

Ingredients 16ozpear halves,(1 can), drained ¼cupmayonnaise ¼cupcheddar cheese,shredded 6maraschino cherries Preparation Place the pear halves on a plate cut side up. Place a spoonful of mayonnaise into the pit of each one. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top of the mayonnaise. Top each one with a whole cherry. Serve and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1½cupfresh cranberries ½cuplight agave nectar or sugar ¼cupfresh orange juice 2tsp.orange zestfrom 1 to 2 oranges 1Tbsp.kosher salt 1Tbsp.sugar ¾tsp.ground cinnamon ½tsp.ground ginger ¼tsp.ground cloves or allspice 1cupfresh orange juice ½cupfresh lime juice 1½cupsilver tequilaor blanco tequila 8star aniseoptional Preparation In a medium saucepan, bring cranberries, orange juice, and water to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and jammy, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the orange zest, and set aside to cool....

Ingredients 1cupquinoa,uncooked 1large mango 6ozraspberries 2kiwis 15ozmandarin oranges,well drained 1cupfresh blueberries 1large orange 2tbsporange juice 1tsporange zest 1large lemon 1tbsplemon juice ¼tsplemon zest 1¼tbsphoney 1tspdijon mustard ¼cupvegetable oil,or olive oil ¼tspsalt ⅛tsppepper fresh limes,optional Preparation Prepare the quinoa according to package directions. Peel and chop the mango. Wash the raspberries. Peel the kiwis and slice or chop. Drain the mandarin oranges. Wash and dry the blueberries. Allow the quinoa to cool completely and add all the fruits....

Ingredients 1½cups2% evaporated milk 1½cups2% milk ¾cupwhite sugar ½cupwater ¼cupall purpose flour 5egg yolks 1¼cupswater 16ozfruit cocktail in heavy syrup,(1 can), syrup drained and reserved 3ozunflavored gelatin,(3 packages) 2tbsplemon juice,or to taste 10.6ozladyfingers,(2 packages) Preparation Combine the evaporated milk, milk, sugar, ½ cup water, flour, and egg yolks in a tempered glass bowl. Fill a large bowl with ice water, creating an ice bath. Place the milk mixture in a large saucepan of boiling water, then cook, whisking constantly, for 10 to 15 minutes until custard thickens and reaches a temperature of 170 degrees F....

Ingredients 4tbspbutter,¼ cup 4tbsphoney,¼ cup 3clovesgarlic,minced 2tbspfresh squeezed lemon juice ½lbwild caught salmon lemon wedges,to serve Salt,to taste Preparation Arrange oven shelf about 8-inch away from heat element in your oven. Preheat your oven to broil. Place butter in a cast iron skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring and swirling pan occasionally for about 3 minutes, or until the foam settles. Pour in the honey and let it dissolve into the butter....

Ingredients ⅓cupsoy sauce ⅓cuplemon juice ½cupolive oil ¼cupworcestershire sauce 1tbspgarlic,minced 2tbspItalian seasoning 1tsppepper ½tspsalt pinchred pepper 1½lbssteaks 2tbspbutter fresh parsley,chopped Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, pepper, salt, and a pinch of red pepper. Add steaks to a resealable zip lock bag or large bowl and pour the marinade on top. Marinate for 2 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 1partcoffee liqueur 1partamaretto 1partdark crème de cacao Preparation Shake with ice and strain. Related Video

Ingredients ½cupfresh orange juice 1 ½tsporange zest ⅓cupchicken brothunsalted or low-sodium 2tbspsoy sauce 3tbsphoney 2tsplemon juice or rice wine vinegar ⅛tspred pepper flakesoptional 2tspcornstarch 1lblarge shrimppeeled and deveined salt and pepper to taste ½tspsesame oil 1tbspVegetable Oil 3/4 cupbell pepperschopped, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 ¼cupssugar snap peas 4 cloves garlicminced 2tspfresh gingerpeeled and minced 2tbspgreen onionssliced ½tspsesame seeds ¼cupcilantro leaves Preparation To make the sauce, in a medium-size bowl whisk together orange juice, orange zest, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch....