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Ingredients 2½cupswatermelonseeds removed, cut into chunks ½English cucumberlarge, peeled and cut into chunks 2limesjuiced 1tbsphoneyor agave nectar 3ozvodka cucumber slice lime slice watermelon wedgesmall Preparation Place a fine mesh sieve over a large bowl or pitcher. In a blender, puree the watermelon and cucumber chunks. Pour mixture through the sieve into the bowl. Use the back of a big spoon or rubber spatula to squeeze all the juice into the bowl....

Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream ½ cup confectioners’ sugar ½ tsp vanilla extract Preparation Chill bowl and beaters of an electric mixer in the freezer for at least 10 minutes. Beat heavy cream on high until it starts to take shape. Add sugar and vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form. Add 1 tablespoon of any liquor such as dark rum, bourbon, brandy, or Cointreau along with the heavy cream....

Ingredients 2cupsall-purpose flour 1½cupsrolled oats 1cupwhite sugar 1tspbaking powder ¼tspkosher salt 1cupunsalted butter,cold 1egg,large ¾cuppecans,chopped 1tspground cinnamon 2½lbsapples,(about 5 medium to large apples) 2tbspapple cider vinegar ¼cupwhite sugar 2tbspdark brown sugar 2tbspall-purpose flour 1tspvanilla extract 1tspground cinnamon ½tspground nutmeg ¼tspkosher salt powdered sugar Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking oil. Line with parchment paper, leaving some parchment hanging over the sides so it’s easy to lift the bars out of the pan....

Ingredients 21ozapple pie filling,canned 1crescent rolls 1tspcinnamon,optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Open the crescent rolls, then cut it into 12 to 14 equal pieces. Stir the apple pie filling, crescent rolls, and cinnamon together to coat. Pour the mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish, ensuring the crescent pieces are on top of the pie filling. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the crescents are completely cooked, flipping the dough after 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pkg biscuit mix, enough to make 8-12 3/4-inch biscuits 1 cup butter 2 cans cream of chicken soup 1 ½ cups chicken broth 8 oz. cream cheese, cubed 2 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. garlic powder 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed or shredded, up to 3 cups, can use leftovers 2 cups green peas and carrots, frozen 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped...

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 6pcschicken breasts(boneless, skinless) ¼tspchili flakes 3cupsmarinara sauce 2cupsmozzarella cheese(divided) 2cupsParmesan cheese(divided) 2cupscroutons(garlic and butter flavor) parsley(optional) Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat and brown the chicken on both sides for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Add the chicken to the baking dish and pour over any juices from the pan. Add the chili flakes and the marinara sauce over each piece of chicken....

Ingredients 1tbspbutter ½cuponion,finely diced 2carrots,peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced 2stalkscelery,thinly sliced 2tspgarlic,minced 3cupschicken,cooked, shredded or cubed salt and pepper,to taste 15oztomatoes,(1 can) diced, do not drain 8oztomato sauce,(1 can) 1tspItalian seasoning 6cupschicken broth 1large Russet potato,peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes ½cupcorn,frozen ½cupgreen beans,diced, fresh or frozen 2tbspfresh parsley,chopped Preparation Melt the butter in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot....

Ingredients 1½cupsheavy cream 1cupmilk 3cupsMint Oreo Cookies,chopped 1packageinstant vanilla pudding 1½tspmint extract green food coloring Preparation Whisk together the milk, pudding mix, 1 teaspoon of mint extract and a couple of drops of food coloring in a bowl. Refrigerate for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ½ teaspoon mint extract and a couple of drops of green coloring to the heavy cream in a separate bowl. Whip until stiff peaks form....

Ingredients 2tspfresh ginger,chopped ½lemon,zested 2tsplemon juice 1½tbspwhite vinegar,or rice wine vinegar 2scallions,including green tops 1tspsoy sauce ½tspsalt ⅓cupcooking oil ¾lbwatercress ½headromaine lettuce,(about ¾ lb) 2ripe avocados,preferably Haas, diced ½lblump crab meat Preparation In a blender, combine the ginger, lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, scallions, soy sauce, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Pulse to chop. Add the oil and puree until smooth. In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the watercress, romaine, avocados, and the remaining salt....

Ingredients 4salmon fillets,or trout, or any white fish, skin off salt and pepper,to season 2tspolive oil 2tbspbutter 6garlic cloves,finely diced 1small yellow onion,diced ⅓cupdry white wine,optional 5ozsun dried tomato strips in oil,drained of oil 1¾cupshalf and half salt and pepper,to taste 3cupsbaby spinach leaves ½cupfresh parmesan cheese,grated 1tspcornstarch,(mixed with 1 tbsp of water), optional 1tbspfresh parsley,chopped Preparation Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon filets on both sides with salt and pepper, and sear in the hot pan, flesh-side down first, for 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked....

Ingredients 8tbspbutter,unsalted, divided 4chicken breasts,boneless, skinless ½yellow onion,chopped 1red bell pepper,chopped 2garlic cloves,minced ½tspground black pepper,coarse 10¾ozcondensed cream of chicken soup 1cupsour cream ½cupwhole milk 28Ritz crackers,crumbled 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a large skillet on medium heat, and cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on each side before moving the chicken to a plate. Roughly chop the chicken....

Ingredients 2lbssole fillets ¼cuplemon juice,(from about 1 lemon) 1¼tspsalt 2clovesgarlic,smashed 4tspfresh ginger,chopped 1cupcoconut milk,canned unsweetened 1tbspground coriander 1tspground cumin 1tspbrown sugar ½tspfresh ground black pepper ¼tspturmeric ⅛tspcayenne 3tbspcooking oil 1onion,chopped 1tomato,chopped 4jalapeno peppers,seeds and ribs removed, minced ¾cupwater Preparation In a glass or stainless-steel container, combine the sole, lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon of the salt. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes. In a blender, puree the garlic and ginger with the coconut milk, coriander, cumin, brown sugar, black pepper, turmeric, and cayenne,...

Ingredients 1cupunsalted butter,plus more for the pan ⅓cupcocoa powder 1tspinstant espresso powder 1tspkosher salt 1cupwater 2cupsall-purpose flour,plus more for the pan 1¾cupssugar 1½tspbaking soda 2eggs,large ½cupGreek yogurt,plain, 2% fat 2tsppure vanilla extract 2tbspbutter ¼cupmilk 6ozbittersweet chocolate,or dark, finely chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 10 or 12-cup Bundt pan, then set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa powder, espresso powder, salt, and water and put over medium heat....

Ingredients 1large eggplant,or 2 baby eggplants sea salt and freshly ground pepper 4zucchini,or yellow squash, or any combination of the two 1red bell pepper 1cupolive oil 1garlic clove 3tbsplemon juice,fresh ½cupfresh herbs,such as basil, marjoram, thyme, chives, flatleaf parsley, or any combination of the five, chopped Preparation Cut the eggplant into ⅓-inch thick slices. Sprinkle the eggplant with 1 teaspoon of salt, and let drain in a colander 30 minutes.Pat dry with paper towels....

Ingredients 16homemade crespelles 15ozpart skim ricotta cheese 2cupspart-skim mozzarella cheese,shredded, reserve ½ cup 1large egg 10ozfrozen spinach,(1 package) thawed and squeezed really well ¼cupParmesan Regianno,grated ½tspkosher salt black pepper,to taste 2½cupsjarred marinara,or homemade marinara sauce Preparation Start by making the crespelles. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, 1½ cups of the mozzarella, egg, spinach, Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper. Fill each crespelle with ¼ cup spinach filling and roll....

Ingredients 2lbground beef 1blkcheddar cheese salt,to taste pepper,to taste hot dog bun ketchup,to taste mustard,to taste Preparation Slice the cheese into sticks (about the size of string cheese). Season the ground beef with salt and pepper and split it up into 5 to 6 palm-sized balls. Flatten each ball out into a rectangle. Place a cheese stick towards the bottom. Roll it up, making sure that the ground beef is evenly concealing the cheese stick....

Ingredients 2ozcream cheese 1cupeggnog ⅓cuplight creamthickened or Greek yogurt for less calories ½cupconfectioner’s sugar 2tbspRum ½tsppure vanilla extract 7ozGingerbread cookies 2tbspbuttermelted 1tspnutmegfor dusting 2cupsmixed berries 2tbspcaster sugar Preparation Use an electric beater to beat the cream cheese, cream, and sugar until thick and smooth. Add the rum and vanilla, beating again until combined. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. In the meantime, place the biscuits in a food processor, and process until finely crushed....

Ingredients 3tbspmilk 2½tbspNutella 2tbspapplesauceunsweetened 1tbspvegetable oil 1largeegg ¼cupall-purpose flour ¼cupsugargranulated 2tbspcocoa powderunsweetened ¼tspbaking powder 1pinchsalt Preparation In a large coffee mug, whisk together milk, Nutella, applesauce, vegetable oil and egg until blended. Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt and stir to combine. Heat mixture in microwave on high power for about 1½ to 3 minutes or until cooked through. Serve warm. If desired, top with sweetened whipped cream or powdered sugar, and raspberries....

Ingredients 2tspsalt 1tspfresh ground black pepper 1½tbspthyme leaves,dried 1tbsprosemary,dried, crushed 3tbspolive oil 4potatoes,cubed 4cupsblueberries,fresh or frozen ½cupwater ½cupapple juice ½cupwhite sugar 1jalapeno pepper,finely chopped 3slicespancetta,or bacon, cut into thin strips 6shallots,thinly sliced ½cupshiitake mushrooms,sliced 2lbsbok choy,sliced 8ozduck,(4 breasts) boneless, halves 2tbspvegetable oil 1tbspbutter 2tbspbalsamic vinegar,aged Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a small bowl mix together the salt, ground black pepper, thyme, and rosemary; set aside. This will be the spice blend for seasoning the roasted potatoes and the duck breasts....

Ingredients ½cupsalted butter,(115 grams) 8ozsemi-sweet chocolate,(228 grams), coarsely chopped quality ¾cupgranulated sugar,(150 grams) ¼cuplight brown sugar,(50 grams), packed 3large eggs 1tsppure vanilla extract ½cupall purpose flour,(plus 2 tablespoons), (80 grams), spoon & leveled 2tbspcocoa powder,(11 grams), unsweetened ¼tspsalt ¾cupcreamy peanut butter,(185 grams) 1cupconfectioner’s sugar,(120 grams) 2tsppure vanilla extract 2tbspmilk,(30 milliliter) 2tbspchocolate chips 2tbsppeanut butter chips Preparation Melt the butter and chopped chocolate in a medium saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes, or melt in a medium microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring after each, in the microwave....