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Ingredients 3tbspextra virgin olive oil 4ozbacon,thick cut 1largeonion 1leek ½cupdry white wine 6parsley sprigs 6thyme sprigs 1bay leaf 1lbred potatoes,small 6cupschicken stock 1lbgreen cabbage salt,and freshly ground pepper 2tbspchives 3slicecountry bread 2clovegarlic 2tbspparsley,minced Preparation In a soup pot, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the bacon and cook over moderately high heat until crisp. Add the onion and leek and cook over low heat until softened. Add the wine and simmer until nearly evaporated....

Ingredients 5chicken legsbone-in and skin-on 3tbspolive oil 2tbsprosemaryfreshly chopped 2tspfresh parsley ½ tspgarlic powder ¼tsppaprika Salt and pepperto taste Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the chicken legs with olive oil, herbs, garlic powder and paprika. Season generously with salt and pepper. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until juices run clear and the chicken reaches 165 degrees F. Serve, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 2cupsyellow cornmeal ¼cupall purpose flour 1tspgarlic powder 1tspkosher salt ½tspblack pepper ¼tspcayenne pepper vegetable oil,as needed for frying 1½lbscatfish fillets,(3 large fillets), cut into 6 smaller pieces Preparation In a shallow bowl whisk together corneal, flour, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Season both sides of the catfish with salt and pepper. Dredge both sides in the cornmeal mixture. Add enough vegetable oil in a large nonstick pan or cast iron skillet to reach ¾ to 1-inches in depth....

Ingredients 1cupunsalted buttersoftened 2tbspunsalted buttersoftened 1¾cupswhite sugar 3eggs 2tsplemon zestgrated 1tspvanilla extract 3 ½cupsall-purpose flour 1tspbaking soda ½tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 16ozcontainer sour cream 1cupunsalted buttersoftened 2tbspunsalted buttersoftened 1tspvanilla extract 5cupsconfectioners’ sugar 2tbspmilk 30largemarshmallowscut in half lengthwise 1cuppink sugar sprinkles 30candy-coated milk chocolate piecessuch as M&M’s® 1.5ozblack decorating gel Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 30 individual muffin cups or line cups with paper liners....

Ingredients 2tbspsalted butter,melted 1tbspextra virgin olive oil 2garlic cloves,minced 1½tbspfresh rosemary,chopped 2cupsHeart Smart Bisquick 3ozparmesan cheese,shredded ⅔cupfat free milk Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Melt the butter in a small pan, then add in the oil and half the garlic. Sauté on low heat for 1 minute. Remove from heat, then add in the chopped rosemary. In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, parmesan cheese, and the remaining garlic....

Ingredients 1tbspbutter ¼cuponion,diced 1lbshrimp,peeled, cooked and chopped 8ozcream cheese ½cupmayonnaise 1tbsplemon juice 2dasheshot sauce ½tspdill weed ½tspold bay seasoning ¼tspgarlic powder 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook onion in 1 tablespoon of butter for about 5 minutes, or until tender but not browned. Beat onion, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce, dill weed, old bay seasoning, and garlic powder with a mixer until fluffy. Fold in shrimp meat and ¾ cup of the cheddar cheese....

Ingredients 4white bread slices,homemade type 1cupolive oil,or vegetable oil, or more if needed Preparation Cut each slice of bread diagonally into 2 triangles. Heat the oil in a 10 or 12-inch skillet over medium heat, add the bread, then fry until browned on both sides. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve with soups, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 16 oz beets, diced or sliced ¼ cup sugar 1 tbsp cornstarch ½ tsp salt ⅛ tsp pepper ¼ cup wine vinegar Preparation Drain beets, reserving liquid. In 1-cup glass measure, pour beet liquid and add enough water to make 1 cup of liquid. In a 1 quart micro proof casserole or bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, pepper and vinegar. Stir in beet liquid. Cook uncovered on high, 2 ½ to 3 minutes stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and is clear....

Ingredients 6cupschicken broth 1tbspolive oil 1medium onion ¼tspsalt 1½cupsarborio rice ½cupdry white wine ½cupfresh herbs,like basil, thyme, and sage, chopped ½cupparmesan cheese,freshly grated 1tbsplemon zest,grated ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper Preparation Place broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce to bare simmer and cover. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 6 minutes, until softened. Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute, until edges of grains are translucent and there is a white spot in the middle of each grain....

Ingredients 1lbtomatoes 1tbspbasil,chopped 1tbspparsley,chopped 2clovegarlic 2tspkosher salt 1smallred chile cupextra-virgin olive oil 12ozlinguine 3baby zucchini ¼cupParmigiano-Reggiano cheese,freshly grated Preparation In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes with the basil, parsley, garlic, salt, chile, and olive oil. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the linguine until al dente; drain well. Add the linguine to the bowl along with the sliced zucchini and toss. Add the ¼ cup of grated cheese, toss again, and serve in bowls, passing more cheese at the table....

Ingredients ¾cupgraham crackers,(about 14 full sheets), finely crushed 2tbspgranulated sugar 6tbspsalted butter,melted 1cuplight-brown sugar,packed 6tbspgranulated sugar 3tbspall-purpose flour 1½tspground cinnamon ½tspground nutmeg ½tspground ginger ⅛tspground cloves 24ozcream cheese,(2 packages), well softened 4large eggs 1½cupspumpkin puree,canned 1tspvanilla extract ¼cupheavy cream caramel sauce sea salt,flaked, such as Maldon pecans,chopped, or lightly sweetened whipped cream, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the crushed graham crackers with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato pesto , e.g. Classico 2 tbsp fat-free mayonnaise 3/4 lb skinless and boneless chicken breasts 1/4 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp salt 1 tsp olive oil 8 oz ciabatta bread 12 large basil leaves 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded and partly skimmed 1/2 cup red bell peppers, sliced, bottled, and roasted 1 large tomato, thinly sliced Preparation Combine the pesto and mayonnaise in a small bowl. Make sure to stir in order to blend the ingredients....

Ingredients 3tbspextra-virgin olive oil 4largegarlic cloves,minced pinchred pepper flakes 1½cupsdry white wine 4sprigsfresh thyme 2bay leaves ¼tspbrimming salt 4lbsmussels,scrubbed and debearded 5tbspunsalted butter,(cut into 5 pcs) 3tbspfresh Italian parsley,finely chopped crusty bread,for serving Preparation Set an oven rack in the lowest position and preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Set a large roasting pan on the stovetop over medium heat. Add the oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant....

Ingredients 2cupsNutter Butter cookies,(30 cookies), ground ¼cupunsalted butter ½cupsweetened condensed milk ¼cupevaporated milk 2tbspwater Preparation Add the nutter butter cookies to the food processor until finely ground. Add the butter, condensed milk, and evaporated milk to a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds. Stir and microwave for 30 seconds again at 50% power until completely melted. Add in the Nutter Butter cookie crumbs and stir until moistened....

Ingredients 1lbchicken breasts,boneless, skinless, grilled 10ozdry spaghetti 12ozgrape tomatoes,or cherry tomatoes, halved 7tbspolive oil,divided 1cupfresh basil,packed 2clovesgarlic,minced 2tbsppine nuts salt and freshly ground black pepper ⅓cupParmesan cheese,finely shredded, plus more for serving red pepper flakes,for serving, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare pasta in a pot of salted water according to directions listed on the package, reserving ¼ cup of the water before draining. Toss tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste....

Ingredients 8ozlime juice,freshly squeezed ½cupgranulated sugar ½ozangostura bitters ½tspfresh ground nutmeg,heaping 1½ozdark Jamaican rum 1½ozsecret mix ice,crushed mint or cocktail cherry,for garnish Preparation Stir the secret mix ingredients together until the sugar dissolves. Allow to steep in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Add rum, ice, and secret mix to a shaker. Shake for about 20 seconds, and then pour everything into an old-fashioned glass, or a comparable 6- to 8-ounce glass....

Ingredients 1lbBeef,ground 1lbPork,ground 1egg,beaten 18ozbarbeque sauce,(1 bottle) 10¾oztomato soup,can ½cupmilk 1tspvinegar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13×9-inch baking dish. Mix ground beef, ground pork, and egg in a large bowl; shape into small balls. Arrange meatballs in the prepared baking dish. Stir barbeque sauce, tomato soup, milk, and vinegar together in a separate bowl. Bake meatballs in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the juices run clear....

Ingredients 2lbsmedium sweet potatoes 1tspthyme,finely chopped 5½tbspextra virgin olive oil kosher salt,to taste 1tbspwhite wine vinegar 1½tsphoney 1½tspmolasses 1¼lbsyellow onions,(6 small) ½tspcumin seeds pinch crushed red pepper 2clovesgarlic ¾cupfresh orange juice ½lbarugula Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the sweet potatoes, thyme, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and salt. Spread in an even layer and roast for 30 minutes per side. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron skillet, mix 1½ tablespoons of olive oil with vinegar, honey, and molasses....

Ingredients 1pkgpaneer ½yellow bell pepper,finely chopped ½red bell pepper,finely chopped ½red onion,finely chopped salt,to taste ½tsppaprika ½tspblack pepper ½tspcoriander powder 1tspginger garlic paste 2tbspolive oil chili flake,to taste fresh cilantro leaf,for garnish, finely chopped 1½cupswhole wheat flour 3tspolive oil salt,to taste water Preparation In a large mixing bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, salt, and olive oil. Add water as per requirement and knead until the soft, round dough is formed....

Ingredients 2medium lemons 2cupssugar 1pie crust 4large eggs 2tbspflour Preparation Trim the ends of the lemons until the flesh is visible, then slice the lemons as thinly as possible. A mandolin slicer is best for this. For an easy-to-slice pie, coarsely chop the thin lemon slices. Mix the lemons with sugar and let sit overnight or up to 12 hours. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a pie plate with the pie crust....