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Ingredients 2½cupsall-purpose flour 1tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ¾tspground cinnamon ¼tspground nutmeg 1 cupGranny Smith applepeeled and shredded ((from about 2 small)) 1tbsplemon juice ½cupunsalted butter(softened) 1cuplight-brown sugar 1largeegg 1tspvanilla extract ½apple juice concentrate(scant) frozen , ( thawed but still cold (remove 1 Tbsp. from 1/2 cup)) ½cuplight-brown sugar ¼cupbutter 2½tbspapple juice concentrate ⅛tspsalt 2½cupspowdered sugar ½cuppecansfinely chopped Maldon saltfor sprinkling ((optional)) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg for 20 seconds, set aside....

Ingredients 1½partsSouthern Comfort® 1partspiced rum 1partpeach schnapps ½partvodka iced tea Highball glass Preparation Build the Southern Comfort®, rum, peach schnapps, vodka, and ice tea over ice and stir Serve and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients ¼cupextra virgin olive oil,(plus 2 tbsp) 1lbmushrooms,mixed salt and freshly ground pepper 2tbspfresh lemon juice 3cupscelery,(about 8 ribs), thinly sliced 1cupparmigiano reggiano shavings,(about 3 oz) Preparation In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook over high heat for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly. In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil with the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed 1 small onion, chopped 2 cans asparagus soup, undiluted 2 cans cream soup 4 1/2 oz sliced mushrooms, drained 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded Preparation In a large kettle with a small amount of water, cook the asparagus and onion until they become tender. Drain the liquid and add all the remaining ingredients. Heat the kettle over medium heat until the cheese is melted and the soup turns hot....

Ingredients 2lemons,juiced 2tbspolive oil 4clovesgarlic,minced 1tspkosher salt ½tspblack pepper 2tspground cumin 2tsppaprika ½tspturmeric ⅛tspcinnamon ¼tspred pepper flakes 2lbschicken thighs,boneless, skinless 1large red onion,peeled and cut into wedges 1tbspolive oil 4pitas 2Roma tomatoes 1cucumber,chopped 1cupGreek yogurt 2tbspfresh dill,chopped 3clovesgarlic,minced Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. To make the chicken, add the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, and chicken to a large bowl, then use tongs to combine and mix....

Ingredients 1orange cranberries,1 bag 1bartlett pear,cored, cut into large chunks ½cuplight brown sugar,more or less to taste pinchkosher salt ¼cuppecans,chopped, toasted Preparation Zest the orange, then peel and cut them roughly into wedges. Add the orange wedges, zest, cranberries, pear, sugar, and and salt to a food processor, then pulse until coarsely chopped. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days....

Ingredients 19ozmilk chocolate brownie mix 19oztriple fudge brownie mix ½cupwater ½cupvegetable oil 2largeeggs 4½ozmilk chocolate candy bar,(extra large hershey’s) 1cupunsalted butter,(2 sticks), softened 2½cupspowdered sugar ¼cupheavy whipping cream ½tspvanilla extract ½cuppecans,chopped 12soft caramels 1tbspheavy whipping cream Preparation Preheat over to 325 degrees F. Line 9×13-inch cake pan with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. In a large bowl, using an electric or stand mixer, mix both brownie mixes, water, oil, and eggs until combined....

Ingredients 1lbdry spaghettior any pasta of your choice 12garlic cloves1 large head, peeled and roughly-chopped 6tbspbutter 1/2cupdry white wine 1tspItalian seasoningstore-bought or homemade pinchsalt pinchfreshly-cracked black pepperplus more for garnish pinchcrushed red pepper flakesplus more for garnish Parmesan cheesefreshly-grated, for garnish Preparation Cook pasta in a generously-salted more to taste stockpot of boiling water al dente or according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat....

Ingredients 2large egg whites,room temperature 3cupspowdered sugar ½tspcream of tartar Preparation In a mixing bowl, whip the egg whites until foamy. Add the cream of tartar, then continue to mix for 30 seconds. Add in the powdered sugar a little bit at a time, mixing well. Once the powdered sugar is incorporated, turn the mixer to high and continue beating for 3 to 5 minutes until thick and the icing holds its shape....

Ingredients 1 ¼ lb turkey, ground 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 tbsp parsley, chopped 1/2 cup Parmesan 3 tbsp milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, minced 3 carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 10 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup white wine 1 cup whole wheat macaroni, or your favorite whole wheat pasta 1/4 cup dill, minced...

Ingredients 4kale 4ripe avocados,medium, halved and pitted 4tbsplime juice,divided, to taste ¾tspkosher salt,to taste ⅓cupred onion,roughly chopped ¼cupfresh cilantro,roughly chopped, lightly packed 1jalapeño,seeds and membranes removed, roughly chopped Preparation To prepare the kale, first, remove the tough ribs with a chef’s knife and discard them. Chop the kale into small, bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle it lightly with salt, followed by a squeeze of lime juice. Massage the kale by scrunching it up in your hands, repeating until the kale is darker green and fragrant....

Ingredients 1½lbsflank steak,cut into 1-inch cubes fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper 1tbspavocado oil,or any high-heat oil 2tbspsoy sauce,low-sodium 14ozcoleslaw 1English cucumber,sliced into half moons 1cupfresh cilantro,chopped ⅔cupgreen onions,thinly-sliced 2tbsprice vinegar 1tbspsoy sauce,low-sodium 1tbspmaple syrup 1tbsptoasted sesame oil 2tspsesame seeds,toasted, optional ⅓cupplain Greek yogurt 2tbspgochujang paste 1½cupswhite rice,or brown Preparation Cook the rice according to package instructions. Whisk together the Greek yogurt and gochujang until combined. Whisk in a few extra tablespoons of water until the mix reaches the desired consistency....

Ingredients 8ozfettuccini,uncooked ¼cupbutter 1small onion,chopped 2clovesgarlic,minced 1tsplemon peel,grated ½cupheavy whipping cream ¼tspsalt ⅛tsppepper 4ozcream cheese,cubed 2tbsplemon juice 2tspfresh parsley,minced parmesan cheese,grated, optional Preparation Cook the fettuccini according to the package directions, and drain. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender. Add the garlic and lemon peel. Slowly stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper....

Ingredients 4 red bell peppers 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 ½ lbs tomatoes, peeled and cut into pieces salt pepper 2 tsp. sugar 1 lemon, cut in 6 wedges Preparation Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and remove the stems and seeds, them cut them into 3/4-inch (2-cm) pieces. Fry them in the oil on very low heat, turning them over until they are soft....

Ingredients 12ozwhite chocolate chips,or melting disks 3dropsgreen food coloring ½tspmint extract 16Oreo cookies,broken into thirds Preparation Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Add the white chocolate chips to a large glass bowl. Microwave on half power until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in the food coloring and mint extract until well combined. Remove as much of the crumbs from the Oreos as possible. Fold in the Oreo chunks, then pour onto the baking sheet....

Ingredients cooking spray 1Texas toast loaf 8ozcream cheese,(1 package), softened ⅓cupwhite sugar 1½cupsmixed berries,frozen, thawed and drained 1tbspground cinnamon 8large eggs 1½cupsmilk ¾cupmaple syrup 6tbspunsalted butter,melted 1tspvanilla extract Preparation Coat a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray. Layer ½ of the bread in the pan. Beat the cream cheese and sugar together with an electric mixer until creamy. Drop by teaspoonfuls over the bread. Layer mixed berries on top, then layer on the remaining bread....

Ingredients 2cupsflour 2tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt 15tbspunsalted butter,softened and divided 4tbspunsweetened cocoa powder 1⅓cupssugar 2large eggs 1tspvanilla extract ½cupmilk 15Oreo cookies,quartered and divided ½cuppeppermint candies,crushed Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper; grease the parchment paper as well. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the microwave using 30-second increments until fully melted. Mix the cocoa powder into the melted butter until well combined....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour 2eggs 1cupmilk 1cupsoda water ½cupvegetable oil 1pinchsalt 1cupalmonds,chopped ½cupwhite sugar ¼cupmilk ¼tspvanilla extract 1½tsprum,optional ¼cupwater ½cupwhite sugar ½cupbitter sweet chocolate,chopped 2tbspmargarine Preparation Combine the flour and eggs and mix until smooth. Add the milk, soda water, vegetable oil, and salt and mix to combine. Refrigerate the batter overnight. Heat a lightly greased frying pan over medium heat. Remove the batter from the refrigerator and mix well....

Ingredients 6ozsirloin steaks,thinly sliced ⅛tspkosher salt black pepper,to taste Cooking spray ¾cupOnion,diced ¾cupgreen pepper,diced ¼cuplight sour cream 2tbsplight mayonnaise 2ozlight cream cheese,softened 3ozmild provolone cheese,(or any cheese of choice), shredded 4mediumportobello mushrooms,(with no cracks) Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with oil. Gently remove the stems, scoop out the gills and spray the tops of the mushrooms with oil, season with ⅛ tsp salt and fresh pepper....

Ingredients 1tbspbutter,melted 1tbspcanola oil 8phyllo dough,14×9-inch sheets 8ozfat-free cream cheese 3tbsppowdered sugar 1cupwhipped topping,fat free 11ozmandarin oranges,drained 4kiwifruit,peeled and sliced 1½cupsstrawberries,sliced 1ozwhite baking chocolate,melted Preparation In a small bowl, combine butter and oil. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a baking sheet. Brush with butter mixture. Repeat with remaining sheets. Bake at 400 degrees F for 5 to 7 minutes or until browned. Cool completely. Beat cream cheese until smooth....