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Ingredients 10 bacon smoked, diced in small pieces about 9 to 10 slices 1 ½cupsyellow onionschopped, 1 medium 1 ½cupscarrots chopped, about 3 large 1 ½ cupscelery chopped, about 3 stalks 3clovesgarlicminced 5 ½cups chicken brothlow-sodium 2 ½tbsp tomato paste 1 ½tsp sugar 2tspfresh thymechopped, optional 3cansnavy beansdrained and rinsed salt black pepperfreshly ground 1 ¼cupsmozzarella cheeseshredded, or string cheese fresh parsleychopped, for serving, optional Preparation Cook bacon in a large enameled cast-iron pot until browned and crisp, transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels while leaving 2 tablespoon rendered bacon drippings in pan....

Ingredients 1 lbpizza doughor 1 can refrigerated pizza dough 1cuppizza saucedivided 2tspfresh parsley ½ tspgarlic powder 1 ½mozzarella cheeseshredded ⅓ cupparmesan cheesegrated ⅔ cup mini pepperonior chopped pepperoni 2tbspolive oil 2tbspparmesan cheesegrated fresh parsleyfor garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Roll pizza dough out to approximately a 16″ x 14″ square. Combine garlic powder and parsley with ½ cup of pizza sauce then spread over the dough. Top with mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and mini pepperoni....

Ingredients ½ cup sugar ½ cup shortening ½ cup molasses 1 egg ¼ cup buttermilk ¼ tsp. salt ½ tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. cloves ½ tsp. nutmeg ½ tsp. ginger 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. vinegar 2 ⅛ cups flour 2 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. cream 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla Preparation Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and beat well. Add molasses and beat. Add buttermilk and beat....

Ingredients 1small onion,chopped 1medium carrot,chopped 1celery stalk,chopped 2garlic cloves,minced 1tbspbutter 2tbspall purpose flour,or whole wheat or gluten-free flour 2½cupschicken broth,less sodium, or vegetable broth 1cupmilk,fat free 2medium potatoes,peeled, diced small ¼tspkosher salt and fresh pepper 4cupsbroccoli florets,chopped into small pieces 1½cupssharp cheddar,reduced fat, shredded 22% American cheese slices 1tbspparmesan cheese Preparation Chop the onion, carrot, celery, garlic in a chopper or mini food processor. In a large soup pot, melt the butter....

Ingredients 8 oz corn kernels, canned, drained 4 oz tomato, fresh, seeded and diced 2 oz green onions, chopped 4 tbsp lime juice, fresh 3 tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped 1 tsp chili powder salt and ground black pepper, to taste 2¼ lb chicken thighs, boneless 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp dried oregano 1½ tsp paprika 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp salt ½ tsp ground black pepper...

Ingredients ½cupall-purpose flour ¼cupunsweetened cocoa powder 1tspbaking powder ½tspespresso powder,optional ½tspsalt 4eggs ½cupgranulated sugar 2tbspmelted butter,or oil 1tspvanilla extract 8ozcream cheese,(1 brick), room temperature 1cuppowdered sugar,sifted 4tbspbutter,softened 1tspvanilla extract Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, leaving an extra 1-inch of parchment sticking up on both 15-inch sides of the pan. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, espresso powder (if using) and salt in a medium bowl until evenly combined....

Ingredients 1ozmushrooms,dried 4tbspextra virgin olive oil 4cupsonion,chopped 2cupscelery,chopped 3cupscarrot,chopped 1cupfennel bulb,chopped, optional salt 2largegarlic cloves,smashed, can leave skins on 1tbsptomato paste 1tbspfresh rosemary 2tspthyme,dried 1tspblack peppercorns 4bayleaves ½cupparsley,chopped Preparation Place the dried mushrooms in a large bowl and pour 1 quart of boiling water over them. Set aside. Heat the olive oil over high heat in a large stockpot. Add the chopped onions, celery, carrots, and fennel (if using) and stir to coat....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil ¼cuponion,finely diced 1garlic clove,minced 1cupchicken broth ¼tspdried basil 1cupcouscous 2cupscherry tomatoes,halved ¼cupfeta cheese 1tbsplemon juice,fresh 1tbspolive oil 1tbspfresh parsley 1tbspfresh basil Preparation Cook the onion and garlic in oil over medium heat for about 5 to 6 minutes until tender. Add the chicken broth, basil, and a pinch of salt, then bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover, remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1garlic head,small, halved crosswise 2tspextra virgin olive oil 6tbspbutter,unsalted, melted Nonstick cooking spray all purpose flour,for dusting 1tubepizza dough ¾cupmozzarella cheese,shredded, divided, (75 g) 8pepperoni,slices ½cuppizza sauce,divided, (130 g) 1tbspparmesan cheese,grated ¼lbground italian sausage,cooked, (105 g) 2tbspgreen bell pepper,finely diced 2tbspyellow onion,finely diced 8cherry tomatoes,cut in half balsamic glaze,store bought, for garnish 1tbspbasil,fresh, sliced, for garnish Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F or 200 degrees C. Drizzle the halved garlic head with the olive oil and wrap tightly in aluminum foil....

Ingredients 1classic lasagna,chilled overnight 6cupsvegetable oil,for frying 2cupsall-purpose flour 4largeeggs,beaten 2cupsItalian breadcrumbs 1cupmarinara sauce,warmed, for serving Preparation Set a wire rack inside a baking sheet. Cut the chilled lasagna into 12 equal pieces, then cut the pieces into 4 triangles, for a total of 48 pieces. Set the triangles on the wire rack and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 4 hours, until solid. Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot fitted with a deep-fry thermometer over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 2partswhiskey ½partgreen crème de menthe Preparation Pour ingredients into glass neat; do not chill. Light the whiskey with a lighter or match. Be sure to always extinguish the flame before consuming. Extinguish by placing an empty shot glass over the shot. Serve and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 20ozpork tenderloins kosher salt,to taste ¼tspgarlic powder 1½tbspbalsamic vinegar 2tbspfig butter parsley,chopped, for garnish, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Season the pork with salt and garlic powder and place on a baking pan. Combine the vinegar and fig butter and generously brush it all over the pork. Roast until the center of the pork reaches 145 degrees F with a meat thermometer. This will take about 25 to 30 minutes depending on the size of the pork and the oven....

Ingredients 6 oz shrimp, fresh or frozen, in shells 2 tbsp dry sherry , or orange juice 1 tbsp orange juice ¼ cup pimiento, diced 5 ripe olives, halved, pitted 1 tbsp parsley, snipped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp capers, drained 1 tsp tomato paste Dash black pepper, coarsely ground fusilli pasta, optional, Cooked Preparation Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein, leaving tails intact. Set aside. In a medium skillet combine sherry or juice, orange juice, pimiento, olives, parsley, garlic, capers, tomato paste, and black pepper....

Ingredients 2tbspunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 3tbspgranulated sugar,+ ¼ tsp for sprinkling on top 2tbspbeaten egg,crack the egg, beat it, and use 2 tbsp ½tsppure vanilla extract 6tbspall-purpose flour,spoon & leveled ¼tspBaking Soda ¼tspsalt ¼tspcream of tartar,no substitutions ½tspground cinnamon,divided Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick spray or use a silicone baking mat. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir the butter and 3 tbsp sugar together until creamed....

Ingredients 16ozwild salmon fillet,skin removed 1tspolive oil ⅓cupshallots,diced 1cupkale,chopped kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste ¾cupquinoa,cooked 2tbspdijon mustard ½tspold bay 1large egg,beaten 2½tbspolive oil 2½tbspchampagne vinegar 2tbspshallots,minced 1¼tspdijon mustard salt and pepper,to taste 10cupsbaby arugula,(loose) 1large pink grapefruit,peeled and diced Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, shallots, dijon, salt and pepper. Cut about a 4 ounces piece off of the salmon and place in a food processor or chopper to finely chop....

Ingredients 3beets 1cupolive oil,divided 1½tspsalt,divided 1red onion,cut into wedges 4carrots,peeled and chopped 2parsnips,peeled and chopped 1sweet potato,peeled and chopped ¾tsppepper,divided 2tbspbalsamic vinegar 1tbsplemon juice 1tbspdijon mustard ½tspgarlic powder 3tbspfresh parsley,chopped 6cupsMixed greens 1cupwalnuts,chopped ½cupfeta cheese,crumbled Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. On a cutting board, cut the root end of the beet so it lays flat on the surface. Place the beet on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with ¼ teaspoon of salt....

Ingredients 3pkggelatin,unflavored 1cupice-cold water,divided 1½cupssugar,granulated 1cuplight corn syrup ¼tspsalt 1tsppeppermint extract,to taste ¼cuppowdered sugar ¼cupcornstarch butter,to coat baking dish 12ozchocolate,chopped, semi-sweet chocolate chips or almond bark ¾cupcandy canes,crushed lollipop sticks or straws Preparation Place gelatin in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Pour in ½ cup of ice-cold water without mixing, then let rest while you prepare the sugar syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ½ cup of water, granulated sugar, corn syrup and, salt....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil ¼cuponionfinely minced 1garlic cloveminced 8oztomatoescrushed 3tbsptomato paste 1tspbasil 1tsporegano 1tspsugar ½tspsaltor to taste Preparation Cook onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until tender for 10 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste and stir until smooth. Add the basil, oregano, sugar, salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook 30 minutes or until thickened. It’s ready then to be slathered onto pizza doughs, then bake, serve, and enjoy!...

Ingredients 6stripscenter-cut bacon,chopped 2small yellow onions,chopped 2large garlic cloves,minced 2tbspall-purpose,or gluten free flour ¼tspturmeric 1tspfresh thyme leaves 1½tspkosher salt freshly ground black pepper 3½cupslow sodium chicken broth 2yukon gold potatoes,small, diced 12ozwedge cauliflower,stem intact 1lbfrozen corn kernels 1cupwhole milk 4ozshredded white sharp cheddar cheese Preparation Place bacon in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot and sauté over medium heat, until cooked and crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, not margarine 3 cups sugar 6 eggs 1 cup sour cream 2 tsp. lemon extract, or more 3 cups plain flour, sift before measuring 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. baking soda Preparation Cream the butter with the sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg. Add sour cream and lemon extract. In a separate bowl: add salt and soda to the flour and sift....