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Ingredients ⅔cupgranulated sugar ½cupcornstarch ¼tspground cinnamon pinchsalt 13½ozfull fat coconut milk,(2 cans) 1½tspvanilla extract 3inchpeel of lime,optional 1cinnamon stick,optional ½cupsweetened coconut flakes,toasted 1tspground cinnamon Preparation In a large, heavy-bottom pot, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gradually whisk one can of coconut milk and vanilla into the sugar. Once a thick, lump-free paste has been created, whisk in the remaining coconut milk. Add the lime peel and cinnamon stick....

Ingredients 1cupcorn 1yellow onion,diced 1green bell pepper,diced 1jalapeno,deseeded and deveined and minced 1bunchgreen onions,diced 1pintgrape tomatoes,quartered 15ozblack eyed peas,drained and rinsed 15ozblack beans,drained and rinsed ¼cupcilantro,chopped ⅓cupolive oil ¼cuplime juice 1tspkosher salt ½tspcoarse ground black pepper 2tspground cumin 2clovesgarlic Preparation Add the corn, onions, bell peppers, jalapeno, green onions, grape tomatoes, black eyed peas, black beans and cilantro together in a large bowl. To a food processor add the olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, cumin and garlic and process until the garlic is smooth then toss it with the ingredients in the bowl and let sit for at least 1 hour before serving....

Ingredients ¼cupfresh basil,chopped 1tbspbalsamic vinegar 2tbspolive oil Kosher salt and fresh pepper,to taste 2medium tomatoes,ripe 3ozpart-skim mozzarella,sliced into 6 slices 2cupsarugula Preparation In a small blender, combine basil, olive oil, balsamic, a pinch of salt, and fresh cracked pepper. Blend until smooth. Slice the top and bottom of the tomato, discard. Cut the tomato into 3 equal slices and season with a pinch of salt, keeping the tomato intact to assemble the same way it was cut....

Ingredients 1¾cupsall-purpose flour,spoon and leveled ¾cupunsweetened natural cocoa powder 1¾cupsgranulated sugar 2tspbaking soda 1tspbaking powder 1tspsalt 2tspespresso powder,optional ½cupvegetable oil,or canola oil or melted coconut oil 2large eggs,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract 1cupbuttermilk 1cuphot coffee,freshly brewed strong, regular or decaf 1.25cupsunsalted butter,(2.5 sticks), softened to room temperature 4cupsconfectioners’ sugar ¾cupunsweetened cocoa powder,natural or dutch process 5tbspheavy cream,or half -and-half or milk, at room temperature ¼tspsalt 1tsppure vanilla extract semi-sweet chocolate chips,optional for decoration...

Ingredients 1¼cupspanko bread crumbs 2tbspcornmeal ⅓cupparmesan cheese,grated ½tspdried basil ¼tspdried oregano ⅛tspcayenne pepper 1medium zucchini,cut into ¼-inch slices 1egg,beaten Preparation Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F. Combine the bread crumbs, cornmeal, parmesan cheese, and seasonings in a small bowl. Toss the zucchini with the beaten egg. Remove the zucchini from the egg, allowing excess to drip off, then dip into the breadcrumb mixture gently pressing to coat. Place the zucchini in the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 8 minutes....

Ingredients 2medium beets,cooked, roasted, or boiled, peeled, diced into bite-sized pieces 2½ozfresh baby arugula,(about 2 handfuls) 4tbspgoat cheese,(about 1½ oz) ¼cuptoasted walnuts,roughly chopped 3tbspextra-virgin olive oil 1½tbsplemon juice ¼tspdry powdered mustard ½tspsugar ½tspsalt ¼tsppepper Preparation Place the olive oil, lemon juice, powdered mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper in a jar, and shake to emulsify. Adjust the ingredients to taste. Assemble the salad according to how much is desired. Compose each dish with a handful of arugula leaves, a few cooked chopped beets, some crumbled goat cheese, and some chopped toasted walnuts....

Ingredients ¼cupsoy sauce ⅓cuporange marmalade 3tbspketchup 1tbsprice wine 1tbspsesame oil 4garlic cloves,minced 3lbspork ribs,bone-in, country style Preparation Combine the soy sauce, marmalade, ketchup, rice wine, sesame oil, and garlic in a bowl. Pour half the sauce into a slow cooker, then top with the ribs. Drizzle with the remaining sauce. Cover and cook on Low for about 3 hours until the pork is tender. Thicken the cooking juices in a small skillet over medium heat, if desired....

Ingredients 2cupsmilk chocolate chips,divided 2cupsbutterscotch chips,divided 3cupscrispy rice cereal,like Rice Krispies® 2cupssalted peanuts Preparation Set up a double-boiler over low heat. Place the baking sheets into the freezer to cool. Combine 1½ cups of chocolate chips and 1½ cups of butterscotch chips in the double-boiler, then mix continuously until nearly melted for about 10 minutes. Add ½ cup of chocolate chips and ½ cup of butterscotch chips, then continue to cook and stir, for 10 minutes more, until the chips are completely melted....

Ingredients 4cupscabbage,green or purple, or a mix, thinly sliced 1carrot,grated on the large holes of a box grater 2green onions,thinly sliced on the diagonal 4tbspmayonnaise 1tspyellow mustard 2tspcider vinegar,or wine vinegar ⅛tspfreshly ground black pepper,more to taste Preparation Place the cabbage, carrot, and onions in a large bowl. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, cider vinegar, and black pepper, then gently mix so that all of the shredded cabbage is coated with the dressing....

Ingredients 2cupsall-purpose flour,plus 2 tbsp, more for rolling 1tspsalt 1tspgranulated sugar 1cupunsalted butter,cold, diced into ½-inch cubes 5tbspice water ¾cupstrawberry preserves,divided, or other preserve of choice 1cuppowdered sugar 2tbsphalf and half,plus more as needed ¼tspvanilla extract Preparation In a food processor, pulse together the flour, salt, and granulated sugar. Add the butter, then pulse the mixture until it resembles a coarse meal. Don’t over-process, just pulse until butter is no longer in large pieces....

Ingredients 3mediumhass avocados,cubed 2small limes,juiced ¼cupsundried tomatoes,chopped, packed in oil, drained ⅔cupred onion,diced ⅓cupcilantro,chopped 1tspkosher salt freshly ground black pepper 10egg roll wrappers water,small bowl for sealing oil spray,olive or canola 2tbspmayonnaise 1tbspsweet chili sauce dashsriracha,plus more to taste Preparation In a medium bowl, combine avocado, lime juice, sundried tomatoes, onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine. One at a time, place egg roll wrapper on a clean surface, points facing top and bottom like a diamond....

Ingredients 1sweet onion,chopped 1carrot,chopped 3celery stalks,chopped 5cupsbroccoli,florets and stalks, chopped 7cupswater,divided 1tspdried basil 1tspsea salt 1cupraw cashews 2cupsgreen lentils,cooked 2cupsbaby spinach,packed olive oil,for drizzling, optional ground pepper,optional Preparation Place the onion, carrot, celery, and broccoli in a large pot. Add 6 cups water, basil, and salt to the pot and stir. Bring to a boil over high heat then cover and reduce heat to a low simmer. Let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the broccoli is tender....

Ingredients 2tbspbutter,plus more for greasing the plate 14ozsweetened condensed milk,(1 can) ⅓cupcocoa powder 1cupchocolate sprinkles,for decorating Preparation In a saucepan on medium-low heat, melt the butter and add the sweetened condensed milk. Add the cocoa powder and stir continuously for 10 to 15 minutes, until the mixture begins to pull away from the edge of the pot; it should be very thick. Spread the mixture onto a buttered plate and refrigerate for 2 hours....

Ingredients 1cupwhite rice,long grain 1¾cupsboiling water 2tbspbutter 1tspsalt Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pour the rice, water, butter, and salt into a 2-quart baking dish, then stir. Cover tightly. Bake for 22 to 27 minutes until the water is absorbed. Rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, serve, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients ⅓cupdried mango,or apples, or any dried fruit, diced ⅓cupdried cherries,or cranberries ⅓cupdried blueberries ½cupalmonds,unsalted ½cuppistachios,unsalted ½cupraisins,chocolate covered Preparation Combine the mango, cherries, blueberries, almonds, pistachios, raisings in an airtight container. Serve, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 6-8 potatoes 1 pkg. peas, frozen 1 cup chicken and mushroom soup 1 cup cream of mushroom soup onion powder , or 1 onion salt pepper Velveeta cheese ham , or sausage Preparation Clean, peel and slice potatoes. On bottom of crock pot salt, pepper and onion powder for taste. Layer half of potatoes then half pkg of peas, then ham or sausage. Slice Velveeta cheese and cover layer....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil,extra-virgin ½sweet yellow onion,diced 2clovesgarlic,pressed or minced ¾lbsweet potatoes,peeled and sliced into ½-inch or smaller cubes, to yield about 2 cups cubed sweet potato 1red bell pepper,chopped ½tspsmoked paprika ¼tspsalt ¼tspfreshly ground pepper 8eggs ¼tspsalt ¼tspfreshly ground pepper 1½tspextra-virgin olive oil 4ozgoat cheese,room temperature ½tspdried basil ½tspdried parsley ¼tspdried rosemary ¼tspdried thyme 14ozblack beans,rinsed and drained, or 1½ cups cooked black beans 8whole grain tortillas,8-inch hot sauce,and/or salsa, preferably a smoky/chipotle variety...

Ingredients ½onion,finely diced 1tbspbutter 3cupsground ham,or very finely diced ham 1lbground pork 1egg ⅔cupbread crumbs,seasoned ½cupmilk ⅛tspblack pepper,ground ¼cupbrown sugar 1tbspdijon mustard 2tbspcider vinegar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook onion in butter for 5 to 6 minutes or until tender. Cool completely. Combine all loaf ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Place on a parchment-lined pan and form into an 8×4-inch loaf. Bake for 1 hour or until the inside of the loaf reaches 160 degrees F....

Ingredients 2½tbspbalsamic vinegar 1tspwater 1tbspshallots,chopped ⅛tspkosher salt pinchfresh black pepper 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 10ozshrimp,(about 24 large shrimp), shelled and deveined 1clovegarlic,crushed seasoned salt,to taste 8cupsromaine,chopped 4cupswatermelon,diced 4ozsoft goat cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine vinegar, water, shallots, salt and pepper. Gradually add olive oil, stirring until incorporated. If cooking outside on the grill, soak skewers at least 30 minutes. Season shrimp with seasoned salt, then mix in crushed garlic....

Ingredients wonton wraps guacamole Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Press the desired number of wonton wrappers into a mini baking cup pan to form the cups. Be sure that the corners do not fold in after the pan sits for a minute. Bake the cups for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the wrappers are golden brown. Remove and let cool for at least 5 minutes. Use a spoon to scoop in the guacamole into each cup....