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Ingredients 1lbrotini pasta 4bacon slices,cooked, chopped 2cupschicken breast,cooked, chopped 3eggs,hard boiled, diced 10ozcherry tomatoes,(1 pint), halved 1avocado,chopped ⅓cupblue cheese,crumbled ¾cupranch dressing 1tspkosher salt ¼tspcoarse ground black pepper Preparation Cook the pasta according to the box directions. Drain, then cool for 10 minutes. Combine the pasta, bacon, chicken, tomatoes, avocado, bleu cheese, ranch, salt and pepper into a large bowl. Stir gently to incorporate. Serve, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 1/2 tbsp softened butter 1 1/2 tbsp plus 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 1/2 lbs cream cheese, softened Zest from 1 lemon Zest from 1 orange 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 5 eggs 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup sour cream Zest from 2 oranges Preparation Preheat oven to 375º. Butter the bottom of a large springform pan. To make the cake crust, mix cracker crumbs, butter and one and a half tablespoons of sugar in a large bowl....

Ingredients ½cuphoisin sauce ¼cuprice vinegar 3tbspsoy sauce,low-sodium 3tbsplight-brown sugar,packed 2tbspcornstarch 1½cupschicken broth,low-sodium 1½lbschicken breasts,boneless skinless, diced into 1-inch pieces 1tbspvegetable oil 2green onions,sliced, s and whites divided 4clovesgarlic,minced 2tbspginger,finely grated fresh ½tspred pepper flakes,or to taste 3egg whites 1½cupscornstarch ½cupall-purpose flour ½tspbaking soda Salt and white or black pepper,as desired 4cupsvegetable oil,for frying Preparation In a mixing bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, 2 tbsp cornstarch and the chicken broth....

Ingredients 6ozraspberry gelatin 20ozpineapplecrushed in its own juice 1ozwhole berry cranberry saucenot jellied zest of orange cooking spray ½cupheavy creamoptional garnish 2tbspgranulated sugaroptional garnish fresh cranberriesoptional garnish, mint sprigs, and orange zest Preparation Spray a 6-cup gelatin mold or a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. Place the raspberry gelatin in a large bowl. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir with a metal spoon continuously for 2 minutes until the gelatin is completely dissolved....

Ingredients 4cupsflour 1½tspinstant yeast,(slightly less than a full packet) 1½tspsalt 1½cupslukewarm water 1tspolive oil Preparation In a stand mixer on low speed with the paddle attachment, mix the flour, yeast, and salt to combine. Add the water all at once and mix for 30 to 60 seconds until the dough comes together and cleans the sides of the bowl. To mix by hand, follow the same procedure using a large bowl and a wooden spoon....

Ingredients 3cupsbean sprouts 12ozsoft tofu,drained, cut into ½-inch cubes 5oztuna,drained 1bunchwatercress,chopped 2tomatoes,cubed ¼cupJapanese pickled radish ½cuponion,chopped 4garlic cloves,thinly sliced ¼cupsesame oil ½cupsoy sauce Preparation Layer the bean sprouts, tofu, tuna, watercress, tomatoes, and Japanese pickled radish in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Set aside. Place the onion in a bowl. Heat the garlic in the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, until the garlic is browned and fragrant....

Ingredients 1½lbsnew potatoes,or baby potatoes 4clovesgarlic 2tbspbutter 1tbspfresh dill,minced salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Wash potatoes and cut in half if larger than bite-sized. Peel garlic cloves and slice each clove into 2 to 3 slices. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and garlic. Boil for about 12 to 14 minutes until potatoes are tender when poked with a fork. Drain potatoes and garlic well and place in a bowl....

Ingredients 1lbbrussels sproutshalved if large 3tbspolive oil salt and pepper ¼cupfresh parmesan Preparation Soak 6 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes or more. Preheat grill to medium heat. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add brussels sprouts and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Place flat side down on a paper towel to drain completely. Thread onto skewers, brush with oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 6large eggs,hard-boiled 1medium hass avocado,(about 5 oz) 3tspfresh lime juice 1tspred onion,minced 1tbspjalapeño,minced 1tbspfresh cilantro,chopped kosher salt and fresh ground pepper,to taste 1tbsptomato,diced pinchchili powder,for garnish Preparation Peel the cooled hard-boiled eggs. Cut the eggs in half horizontally, and set the yolks aside. In a bowl, mash the avocado and 2 whole egg yolks. Discard the rest. Mix in the lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste, then gently fold in the tomato....

Ingredients 1lbham steak cooking spray ground black pepper,to taste 3tbspolive oil 1tbspdijon mustard 1tbsplemon juice 1tspchampagne vinegar ¼tspground black pepper 10ozmixed salad greens,(2 pkg) ⅓cupreduced-fat feta cheese,crumbled Preparation Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Coat ham steak on both sides with cooking spray; season with black pepper to taste. Grill ham on preheated grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side until meat shows good grill marks....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 2largechicken breastsboneless, skinless, cubed ¼cuphoney 2tbspgingerfinely chopped 2redbell peppers,chopped 1largeonioncut into 8 wedges 1largehead broccolicut into florets 1cupfresh pineapplepeeled and cubed ½cuphoney Preparation Heat olive oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat. Add chicken cubes, ¼ cup honey, and ginger. Cook and stir until chicken is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add bell peppers, onion, broccoli, pineapple, and remaining ¼ cup honey. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender for about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1cupcornmeal,fine or medium ground 1cupall purpose flour,spoon and leveled 1tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ⅛tspsalt ½cupunsalted butter,melted and slightly cooled 2tbspcanola oil,vegetable oil or melted coconut oil ⅓cupbrown sugar,packed light or dark 2tbsphoney 1large egg,at room temperature 1cupbuttermilk,at room temperature 2jalapeño peppers,chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a 12-count muffin pan with liners or spray with nonstick spray. Set pan aside. Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl....

Ingredients 2 ⅓cupsall-purpose flour 2 ½tbspcornstarch ½tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ½cupunsalted butter,softened 1cupgranulated sugar 1largeegg ½cupsour cream 1tspvanilla extract ¼tsptsp almond extract 12tbspunsalted buttersoftened 3 ¾cupspowdered sugar ¼cuphalf and half 1tspvanilla extract Pretzel sticksfor the arms icingRed, green and black colors, for eyes, mouths and scarves Orange slice candyfor noses Preparation In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder baking soda and salt for 20 seconds, set aside....

Ingredients ¾lbground sausage 1mediumonion,diced 1packagetaco seasoning 12largeeggs 1cupmilk 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded 2cupshash brown potatoes,refrigerated or frozen ½red bell pepper,diced ½green bell pepper,diced 2tbspcilantro,optional 1tbspgreen onion Preparation Brown ground sausage and onion until no pink remains. Drain any fat and set aside Combine eggs, milk and Seasoning Mix in a large bowl. Stir in cheddar cheese. Spray inside of slow cooker with cooking spray. Layer hash browns, cooked sausage, red and green pepper and sprinkle with cilantro....

Ingredients ¼cupwater,cold 1 ½cupssugar,divided, plus 3 tbsp 10ozstrawberry,frozen 4cupsmilk,plain and unsweetened ¼tspkosher salt 12largeegg yolks 1tspvanilla extract 1tspcornstarch 2tbspdark cocoa powder whipped cream,for serving chocolate syrup,for serving maraschino cherry,for serving Ice cream maker Preparation Place the ice cream maker churn bowl in the freezer to freeze overnight. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and the strawberries. Cook, stirring frequently to prevent burning, for 12 to 15 minutes, until the strawberries are completely broken down and the mixture has a jam-like consistency....

Ingredients 8 Cornish Hens 24 oz orange juice 3 tbsp sugar ½ cup dry sherry 2 naval oranges, chopped 1 tbsp orange zest ¼ cup butter salt and pepper , to taste 2 tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp water Preparation Cook hens in the oven at 350 degrees F for approximately 35 to 45 minutes depending on size. At same time, combine orange juice, sugar, sherry, oranges, orange zest, butter and salt and pepper in a small sauce pan....

Ingredients 1cupall-purpose flour ½cupDutch-processed cocoa powder,unsweetened or regular unsweetened cocoa powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 4ozdark or semisweet chocolate,coarsely chopped 1cupchocolate chips,semisweet ½cupunsalted butter 1½cupssugar 2large eggs 1tsppure vanilla extract 12Oreo cookies,finely-crumbled Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Melt coarsely chopped chocolate with the butter in a small heatproof bowl in a double-boiler or in the microwave, stirring frequently....

Ingredients 1cupgraham cracker crumbs,(about 6 full graham crackers ground up) ¼cupbutter,salted 1cupchocolate chips,semi-sweet ¾cupreese’s peanut butter cups,chopped, or chopped up mini reese’s ½cuppeanut butter chips ½cuppeanuts,salted 1cupmini marshmallows 8ozcondensed milk,(a little more than ½ of a standard 14 oz can) sweetened Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Spray generously with non-stick spray. Set aside. Stir together the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter....

Ingredients 1 pkg yellow cake mix, with pudding included 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup applesauce 3 eggs 1 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp cinnamon 3 cup powdered sugar 8 oz cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp butter 1 tsp vanilla Preparation Combine all cupcake ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beat with a mixer until well blended. Turn mixer on high and beat for 3 more minutes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, canned or fresh 3/4 cup honey 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup sour cream 2 eggs, separate whites from yolks 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger dash ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp allspice 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust or 6-12 mini tart crusts chocolate frosting for decoration, optional Preparation In a large mixing bowl, mix the heavy cream, sour cream, pumpkin puree (see How To Make Pumpkin Puree), honey, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice....