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Ingredients 4eggs 1cupsugar 2tbspmilk ¾cupbutter,melted 1tbspvanilla extract 2¼cupsflour 2½tspbaking powder 1tspvegetable oil 2tbsppowdered sugar Preparation Whisk together the eggs, sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Use a sifter to add the flour and baking powder to the batter. Mix the batter until it is smooth and there are no lumps. Brush a pizzelle iron with oil until lightly coated. Make sure to brush the top and bottom plates of the pizzelle iron....

Ingredients 1pc(14-16oz) tube or ball of pizza dough 1¾cupsmozzarellashredded ½cupmarinara sauce(plus more for dipping) 1¼cupspepperoni slices 6ozsliced ham(or canadian bacon) 1pcegg(lightly beaten) chopped parsleyoptional Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Roll the pizza dough into a rectangle that covers the area of the sheet pan, leaving a 1 inch border on all sides. Place the marinara sauce, 1/2 of the cheese, ham, and pepperoni down the middle of the dough....

Ingredients ¼ozQuick Rise Yeast,(1 package) 1tbspsugar ¾cupwarm water,(110 degrees F to 115 degrees F) 3cupsbiscuit mix,baking mix Preparation Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Stir in biscuit mix and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic. Divide and shape dough into 24 small balls. Place on greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes until doubled. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 to 14 minutes, until golden brown....

Ingredients ¼lbpepperoni,thin sliced ¼cuplemon juice,(from about 1 lemon) 1tspdried oregano ¾tspsalt ¼tspfresh ground black pepper ½cupolive oil 1large romaine lettuce head 1english cucumber 3tomatoes 1red onion 1green bell pepper ¾cupkalamata olives 8ozfeta Preparation In a large frying pan, cook the pepperoni over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes until lightly browned. Drain. In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the oil slowly, whisking....

Ingredients 1cupraw pecans 2cupswhite whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour 1tbspbaking powder ¼cuppacked brown sugar 1tspCinnamon ½tspginger ¼tspnutmeg ¼tspcloves or allspice ½tspsalt ⅓cupsolid coconut oil or 5 tbsp cold butter ¾cuppumpkin puree ¼cupmilk of choice(almond milk, low fat milk, etc.) ½tspvanilla extract 1cuppowdered sugar ⅛tspfine grain sea salt 1tbspmelted coconut oil or butter ½tspvanilla ¼cupgood maple syrup,more if needed Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place the nuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper....

Ingredients 13¾ozartichoke hearts packed in water,drained 10ozfrozen spinach,thawed and squeezed ¼cupshallots,chopped 1clovegarlic ½cupfat-free Greek yogurt ½cuplight mayonnaise ⅔cupgood quality Parmesan,grated 4ozpart-skim mozzarella cheese,shredded salt and fresh pepper,to taste olive oil spray Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small food processor, coarsely chop the artichoke hearts with garlic and shallots. Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Place in an oven-proof dish and bake at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes, until hot and cheese is melted....

Ingredients 3largeeggs ½tsplemon zest,finely grated cupsugar pinch of salt cupall-purpose flour cupmilk 2cupsraspberries 2cupsblackberries 4tbspunsalted butter confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over moderate heat. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the finely grated lemon zest, sugar, and salt until combined. Add the flour and milk and whisk until smooth. Add 1 cup each of the raspberries and blackberries....

Ingredients 2 beefsteak tomatoes 2 green zebra tomatoes, for extra flavor if available 3 Tbsp olive oil ½ tomato paste , or more if necessary 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 shallots, chopped 1 box pasta peppers, to taste zucchini, to taste mushrooms, to taste Preparation Chop up peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, or whatever additional vegetables you plan on using. Preheat grill. Once hot, add both types of tomatoes (whole) and your vegetables....

Ingredients 28oztomato sauce,(1 can) 6oztomato paste,(1 can) 8ozmushrooms,(1 can), sliced, drained 12ozmozzarella cheese,(1 package), shredded ¾tspred pepper flakes,crushed 2tbspolive oil 3green bell peppers,thinly sliced 3red bell peppers,thinly sliced 3onions,thinly sliced 3garlic cloves,minced Preparation Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the tomato sauce, tomato paste, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the green and red bell peppers, garlic, and onion, then cook and stir for about 5 minutes until the onion has softened and turned translucent....

Ingredients 1tbspextra-virgin olive oil 6mini sweet peppers,(about ¼ cup) or yellow, red, or orange bell pepper, diced ½green bell pepper,(about ½ cup) diced 1medium white onion,(about 1 cup) diced 3clovesgarlic,minced 3large roma tomatoes,(about 2 cups) diced 8oztomato sauce,(1 can – about ¼ cup) 2tbsprecaito,store bought, or homemade 1½tspsazón con culantro y achiote seasoning,store bought or homemade 1tsporegano,dried 1tspkosher salt ¼tspblack pepper 1bay leaf 6manzanilla olives,stuffed 1tbspcapers,drained of brine 1lbcrabmeat,lump, backfin, or claw, or a combination of these...

Ingredients ¼cupwater,plus 2 tablespoons ¾cupgranulated sugar ¾cuplight corn syrup 3egg whites,large ½tspcream of tartar pinchsalt 2tsppure vanilla extract ½cupunsalted butter 1cuplight brown sugar,packed 1large egg 1tspvanilla extract 1cupPumpkin Spice Peanut Butter ½tspsalt 1¼cupsflour Preparation In a saucepan, add the water, sugar, and corn syrup and over medium-high heat cook until it reaches 240 degrees F for about 10 to 12 minutes. In a stand mixer, add the egg whites until they start to foam then add in the cream of tartar and salt and beat to soft peaks....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1onion,chopped 1red bell pepper,stemmed, seeded and cut into ½-inch pieces 5garlic,minced 1tbsppaprika 2tspground coriander 1½tspground cumin 6cupslow-sodium vegetable broth,then more as needed 1lbred potatoes,unpeeled, cut into ½-inch pieces 1cupwhite quinoa,well rinsed and drained 1cupfresh corn,or frozen corn 2tomatoes,cored and chopped coarse 1cupfrozen peas salt and pepper 4ozqueso fresco,or feta cheese, crumbled 1avocado,halved, pitted and diced ½cupfresh cilantro,minced Preparation Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and saute for about 5 minutes until softened....

Ingredients 1chicken,(3 to 3½ lbs) 4tspolive oil 1½tspdried oregano 2tbspdry vermouth,or white wine 1tsplemon juice ¼tspsalt 1tspfresh ground black pepper 2tbspwater Preparation Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat the chicken with 3 teaspoons of oil. Put the pieces, skin-side up, in a large roasting pan. Sprinkle the chicken with oregano, 1 tablespoon of vermouth, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the remaining oil over the top. Cook the chicken for about 25 minutes until the breasts are just done....

Ingredients 3tbspsoy sauce 1lime,juiced 2tsphoney 2tspsesame oil 2tsprice vinegar 1pomelo 1romaine lettuce head,chopped ½lbshrimp,cooked 2tbsppeanuts,chopped, or more to taste 2tbspgreen onion,chopped, or to taste Preparation Combine the soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a bowl to make the dressing, then stir until well combined. Cut off the top of the pomelo, then score peel using a sharp knife, going about ½-inch deep into the peel...

Ingredients 6⅓ oz all-purpose flour 5¼ oz unsalted butter, at room temperature 5¼ oz granulated sugar 2 eggs ¼ cup tonic water 1½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt lime zest, from one lime gin, for glazing 3½ oz unsalted butter, at room temperature 1⅔ cups powdered sugar 2 tbsp gin lime juice, from one lime lime wedges, thinly sliced, preferably candied (optional), or lime zest Preparation Preheat your oven to 360 degrees F and line your cupcake tray with cupcake liners....

Ingredients 1lbchicken breast,boneless skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes 1tbspfish sauce 2tbspcornstarch 1tbspoil,divided 1tspgarlic,minced 1tspginger,minced 2cupsbell peppers,assorted colors, cubed, ½-inch cubes 1redchili pepper,chopped, optional or to taste 1cupfresh pineapple chunks ⅓cupThai sweet chili sauce cilantro leaves,for garnish Preparation Mix chicken and fish sauce in medium bowl. Add cornstarch; toss to evenly coat. Set aside. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; stir fry 30 seconds....

Ingredients 2tspextra virgin olive oil 1lblarge shrimp,peeled and deveined, (weight after peeled) 1medium onion,chopped 4clovesgarlic,minced 2tspfresh sage,chopped 2tbspbalsamic vinegar ½cupchicken broth,low sodium, fat-free 15ozcannellini beans,(1 can) no-salt added 5cupsbaby spinach 1½ozfeta cheese,crumbled reduced-fat Preparation Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for about 2 to 3 minutes until just opaque. Transfer to a plate. Heat remaining oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat and add onion, garlic, and sage....

Ingredients ½white loaf bread 2green bell peppers 3red bell peppers 1onion oil 1lbflank steak,thinly sliced salt,to taste pepper,to taste 10slicesprovolone cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Turn the loaf on its end, and cut a square out, leaving a ½-inch thick edge. Remove the center of the bread. Cut the hollowed bread piece into two and roll them down for compression. Slice the bell peppers. Cut the onions, and season the thin slices of flank steak with salt and pepper to taste....

Ingredients 2ripe mangoes,peeled, pitted and diced, about 3 cups 1red onion,small, peeled and diced 2jalapeños,seeded and diced ½cupfresh cilantro,chopped, loosely packed lime juice,of 1 lime Preparation Toss the mangoes, onion, jalapenos, cilantro, and lime juice together until combined. Season with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve with chips, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup ground cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp ground allspice 1 pinch salt 8 oz unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup light brown sugar 2 eggs 2 cups rolled oats, quick-cooking, not instant 2 cups raisins, seedless 1 ½ cups walnuts, coarsely chopped Preparation In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, allspice and salt....