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Ingredients 1tbspcanola oil 2clovesgarlic,minced 2tspginger,minced 2green onions,sliced and separated ¾cupfrozen carrots,or diced fresh ¾cupfrozen peas 2eggs,cooked and chopped 1cupchopped cooked chicken,optional 3tbspsoy sauce ½tspsesame oil 3½cupscold cooked white rice Preparation Heat oil in a wok or nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add in garlic, ginger and the white portion of the green onions. Cook until fragrant. Add carrots and peas, cook until heated and softened. Add rice continue to cook until rice slightly crisped and brown....

Ingredients 1cuppine nuts 1½lbsleg of lamb,boneless 8tbspolive oil 2tspdried thyme 4tbsplemon juice 1onion 1small cauliflower head,(about 1¼ lbs) 4garlic cloves 2tspsalt ¼tspsaffron,optional ¾tspfresh ground black pepper 1cuptomatoes in thick puree,canned, crushed 1¾cupschicken broth,canned, low sodium ½cupcurrants 1½cupscouscous ¼cupfresh parsley,chopped Preparation In a small frying pan, toast the pine nuts over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, until golden brown. Light the grill or heat the broiler. In a glass dish or stainless-steel pan, combine the lamb, 6 tablespoons of the oil, the thyme and 3 tablespoons of the lemon juice....

Ingredients 1½lbchicken thighs,boneless skinless 8slicesbacon 1tbspchili powder 1tsppaprika ½tspgarlic powder salt and pepper ½cupbrown sugar chopped parsley,for garnish, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl. Roll each chicken piece into the spices and wrap in bacon. Place in a 10 inch skillet or a 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the tops with brown sugar. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until chicken reads 165 degrees and is no longer pink....

Ingredients 3tbspextra virgin olive oil 1½cupslong grain brown rice 3cupsvegetable broth 1½cupbaby spinach,lightly packed ½cupcilantro,(mostly leaves), lightly packed 1jalapeno pepper,or serrano pepper, seeded, membranes removed and roughly chopped 1medium shallot,peeled and roughly chopped 1clovegarlic,peeled, roughly chopped ¼tspsalt,more to taste 2lbssweet potatoes,(3 to 4 medium), peeled and sliced into 1-inch chunks 2tbspolive oil ½tspsmoked paprika ¼tspsea salt 14ozblack beans,(2 cans), or 3 cups cooked black beans, with their cooking liquid 2tspground cumin...

Ingredients 1½partspeppermint schnapps 1parthot cocoa whipped cream Preparation Combine peppermint schnapps and hot cocoa in a heat-proof cup or mug. Top with whipped cream. Related Video

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter 2cupsgranulated sugar ⅔cupmilk ¼cupcocoa powder ½cupalmond butter 1tspvanilla extract 3cupsquick cooking oats ¾cupsalted almonds,toasted, chopped ½cuptoffee bits Preparation In a large saucepan combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil, and boil for 1 minute while stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in almond butter, vanilla, and quick oats until well combined. Fold in chopped almonds and toffee bits. Place cookies by the spoonful onto parchment or wax paper....

Ingredients 4chicken thighs,bone-in, skin-on ⅓cuphoney 2tbspbalsamic vinegar 1½tspdried Italian seasoning salt and pepper,to taste 1lbsmall red potatoes,halved 1tbspolive oil 1lbasparagus stalks,trimmed 2tbspparsley,chopped cooking spray Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil, then coat the foil with cooking spray. Arrange the chicken thighs on the pan, then season the chicken generously with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, balsamic vinegar, and Italian seasoning....

Ingredients 1cupold-fashioned oats 1⁄2cupalmond meal or all-purpose flour 1⁄3cupBlue Diamond Oven Roasted Sea Salt Almondschopped 1⁄4cuphoney or maple syrup 3TbspMelted coconut oil 1⁄4tspground cinnamon 1⁄4tspsalt 6cupsfresh berries 2Tbspcornstarch 1Tbsplemon juicefreshly-squeezed 1⁄4tspalmond extractoptional 1batchalmond toppingsee below Preparation Stir all ingredients together until combined. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pour the berries into an 8 x 8-inch (or 9 x 9-inch) baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with cornstarch and lemon juice (and almond extract, if using), and toss until evenly combined....

Ingredients 14ozextra firm tofu,drained and cut into 1½ inch cubes Cooking spray salt and pepper,to taste 3tbspsoy sauce 1tbsptoasted sesame oil 2tsphoney 1tbspfresh ginger,grated and peeled 2garlic cloves,minced 2tspcornstarch 1tbspcanola oil ¼cupgreen onions,sliced 14ozwhole baby corn,drained and halved 8ozsliced bamboo shoots,drained 4cupsmixed fresh vegetables,(such as broccoli florets, snow peas, thinly sliced carrots, shiitake mushrooms and baby bok choy) Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with cooking spray....

Ingredients 8bacon slices,cooked, crisp 1large avocado,ripe 1garlic clove,minced 2tsplemon juice 2small tomatoes,or medium 4cheddar cheese slices 8bread slices,or 4 rolls, lightly toasted ⅓cupmayonnaise 1tbspdijon mustard 1tbspfresh dill 4chicken breast halves,boneless, skinless 2tbspolive oil ¼tsponion powder ¼tspgarlic powder salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Combine the mayonnaise, dijon, and dill. Set aside. Rub the chicken with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for about 7 to 9 minutes, or until cooked through....

Ingredients 2tbspagave nectar,or honey 1½tbspginger root,fresh, finely grated 1tbsplemon zest,heaping, finely grated 7cupscantaloupe,(about 1 large), fully ripe, coarsely chopped 2cupsmilk 8mint sprigs,fresh, or other herbs, for garnish 1cupcantaloupe,finely diced, for garnish Preparation Place the butter, honey, and lemon peel in a small bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds until the butter is fully melted. Stir to blend the mixture. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the mixture into a food processor or blender....

Ingredients 4egg yolks 5ozsweetened condensed milk 1tbspwhite sugar 1tspvanilla extract 4½cupsmilk 4egg whites 1ozrum ¼tspground nutmeg Preparation In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks until they are thickened and light. Gradually stir in the condensed milk, sugar, vanilla and milk. Beat the egg whites until stiff, then add them to the milk mixture. Stir rum into the mixture, to taste. Garnish with nutmeg, serve warm, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1½ozporridge oats ¾cupmilk(or any plant milk alternative) 2tspsCinnamon 2tspscocoa powder 1handfulblueberry 1dollopGreek yogurt 1tspflax seed 1tsprunny honey Preparation Add the oats, cinnamon and cocoa powder to a pan and combine. Then, pour over the milk and stir on a medium heat for about 5 to 6 minutes. If you prefer your porridge to be runnier, add a splash more milk. Pour the mix into a breakfast bowl and top with a dollop of yoghurt, blueberries, a good drizzle of runny honey, and a sprinkle of flax seeds....

Ingredients 2cupsinstant couscous 6tbspolive oil 3cupsboiling water ½cupwalnuts 2carrots 1cupparsley 1tspgarlic 1tbspred wine vinegar 2tspsalt 1tspground white pepper Preparation Place the couscous and 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large bowl. Mix well with a fork. Add the boiling water, mix well, and set aside for 25 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and add the walnuts, carrots, parsley, garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, and remaining olive oil. Mix well and set aside for 2 hours in the refrigerator, or transfer to an airtight container for storage for up to 24 hours....

Ingredients 2pkgJimmy Dean Pork Sausage Crumbles 8ozcream cheese 2pkgcrescent rolls Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place sausage crumbles and cream cheese in a medium pot and cook on low heat until combined and warm. Unroll crescent roll dough onto a greased pan and pinch seams together. Pour sausage and cream cheese mixture over dough and spread around. Unroll second crescent roll dough and place over the top of the sausage....

Ingredients 1½cupsspelt flour 1cuprolled oats 1½tspbaking soda 1tspground cinnamon 2very ripe bananas,mashed ½cupsunflower seed oil ½cupwhite sugar Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners. Whisk together the spelt flour, oats, baking soda, and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir together the bananas, oil, and sugar in a separate bowl. Stir the banana mixture into the spelt mixture just until the dry ingredients are moistened....

Ingredients 1loaf bread dough,frozen, defrosted 21ozQuick Stovetop Apple Pie Filling,(1 can) apple pie filling ¾cupbrown sugar ¼cupflour ⅓cupbutter 1tbspcinnamon ⅓cuppowdered sugar ½tbspwater ¼tspvanilla Preparation Trace a 9-inch round pan onto parchment paper and cut out 2 circles. Grease the sides and bottom of the 2 9-inch round pans and place the parchment paper in the bottom. Set aside. On a floured surface, roll out the bread dough into an 18×9-inch rectangle....

Ingredients 2tspbutter,as needed 15ozfiddle heads,chopped 3garlic cloves 1cupSwiss cheese,shredded ½cupparmesan cheese,grated 1cupmayonnaise Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter 2 oven-proof crock bowls. Pulse the fiddleheads and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Mix the Swiss and Parmesan cheeses together in a bowl. Mix the fiddlehead mixture and mayonnaise together in a separate bowl, then fold in most of the cheese, reserving some for topping....

Ingredients ½ cupsalted butter 2clovesgarlicminced ½ cupcheddar cheeseshredded ¼ cupMonterey jack cheese ¼ cupparmesan cheeseshredded salt and pepperto taste 10slicesthick white breadregular or sourdough Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter one side of the pieces of bread with butter. Place on a baking sheet butter side down. Combine remaining butter, garlic and cheeses in a food processor. Pulse until mixed. Spread over the unbuttered side of the bread....

Ingredients 2oztequila 1ozsimple syrup 2ozsweetened lime juice ¼ozGrand Marnier® ¼ozCointreau® ¼ozblue curacao Margarita glass Preparation Fill a cocktail shaker with all of the ingredients and shake with ice. Strain over ice. Serve in a margarita glass and enjoy. Related Video