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Ingredients 2cupscream cheese,softened 2½cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded, divided ½cupparmesan cheese,grated 2tsplemon juice 1tspkosher salt ½tspfreshly ground black pepper ½tspred pepper flakes 2tspdried oregano ½cuptomato sauce 12pepperoni slices pizza dough,1 package, store bought ½unsalted butter stick ½tspkosher salt ½tspgarlic powder 2garlic cloves,minced ¼cupparmesan cheese,grated 1tspfresh parsley,chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, ½ cup of mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth....

Ingredients 1lbasparagus,preferably thick spears 3½ozprosciutto,sliced 2tbspolive oil ground black pepper lemon zest,optional parmesan cheese,freshly grated, optional Preparation Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside. Rinse and pat dry the asparagus. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus. Set the asparagus spears aside. (Reserve the snapped ends for another meal, if desired.) Cut prosciutto slices in half down their length....

Ingredients 2earsof sweet corn,shaved off the cob 1tbspolive oil half a white onion,diced 1lbraw shrimp,any size, peeled and deveined 2tspchili powder ½tspground cumin salt and pepper 4ozcan chopped green chiles 1/3cupfresh cilantro,chopped 12smallflour tortillas,6-inch 1avocado,peeled, pitted and diced 2cupsMonterrey Jack,grated or Pepperjack cheese fresh lime wedges sour cream salsa Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Heat a skillet over high heat. Add the corn kernels and let them dry-roast for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until their edges begin to brown and caramelize....

Ingredients 1lbBrussels sprouts,halved ¾cupchopped yellow onion 2tbspbutter salt freshly ground black pepper ⅓cupchopped walnuts 1tbsphoney 1tbspdijon mustard Preparation Cook bacon in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, while leaving rendered bacon drippings in the pan since it helps to press bacon against sides of pan to really drain it off, there should 2 Tbsp,...

Ingredients 1½cupwheat bran 1cupbuttermilk ⅓cupoil vegetable 1large egg ½cuplight brown sugar 1tspvanilla extract 1cupall purpose flour 1tspground cinnamon 1tspbaking powder 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and spray a muffin tin with baking spray. Set aside. In a small bowl, add the wheat bran and pour the buttermilk over, stir to combine, let this soak for 10 minutes. In a large size bowl, combine the oil, egg, brown sugar and vanilla....

Ingredients 4bacon strips,chopped ½small white onion,chopped 3garlic cloves,sliced ½tspred pepper flakes ¼tspsalt ¼tspblack pepper ½cupwhite wine,optional 4cupsmarinara sauce 1½lbsmussels,scrubbed, debearded, rinsed and drained 1lbspaghetti,drained, if serving as a main course crusty bread,if serving as an appetizer fresh parsley Preparation Add the chopped bacon to a large, deep skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the bacon for 5 to 6 minutes until it renders out fat and starts to get crispy. Then, add the onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until onions soften and become translucent....

Ingredients 4lbyellow potatoesor russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1½-inch pieces ½cupunsalted buttercut into 4 pieces 2tspgarlic clovesminced 1cupwhole milkand more as desired 1cupparmesan cheesefreshly grated 1½cupsmozzarella cheesefreshly grated salt 2½tbspfresh parsleychopped (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 13×9-inch baking dish. Place potatoes in a pot and cover with water until potatoes are covered by an inch or two. Bring potatoes to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until very tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 to 25 minutes....

Ingredients ½cupbread crumbs 12ozfillets swai fish,(3 fillets) ½cupcreamy salad dressing,such as Miracle Whip® ¾cupAsiago cheese,shredded salt and ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Put bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Press swai fish, skin-side down, in bread crumbs. Spread creamy salad dressing onto the exposed side of each fillet. Arrange fillets in a baking dish and top with Asiago cheese, then season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1mediumbananawell ripened, diced into pieces, and frozen ⅔cupalmond milkunsweetened 1/3cupGreek yogurtfat free, plain 1 ½tbspalmond buttercreamy 1tbspground flaxseed meal 1tsphoney 4dropsalmond extract 4ice cubes(optional) Preparation In a blender, add banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, almond butter, ground flaxseed, honey, and almond extract. Blend until combined, then add ice if desired and blend until smooth. Serve immediately and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 12½ozpremium chunk chicken breast,(2 cans) drained, or 2 cups shredded chicken ¼cuplow fat mayonnaise 1cupfresh basil 1clovegarlic ¼cupparmesan,grated 2½tbspolive oil salt and pepper,to taste Hoagie Rolls croissants,or baguette bread tomatoes spinach cheese,sliced Preparation In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the chicken and mayonnaise until combined. In a food processor pulse the basil, garlic, grated parmesan, and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Combine the pesto to the chicken and mayonnaise until it is fully incorporated....

Ingredients 2cupsfresh basil leavestightly-packed ½cupextra virgin olive oil 3tbspred wine vinegar 1largeclove garlicpeeled ¾tspsea salt ½tspDijon mustard(optional) ½tspfreshly-cracked black pepper 1tspcrushed red pepper flakes Preparation Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth. If the vinaigrette is too thick, feel free to add in a few tablespoons of water at a time and blend until the mixture reaches your desired consistency. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed....

Ingredients 1beet,peeled, roughly chopped into 1 to 2 inch sized pieces, cooked 1cupbeet juice 1cupapple cider vinegar ¼onion,sliced ⅓cupgranulated sugar 3cardamom pods 1star anise 6eggs,peeled, hard cooked Preparation Peel the eggs and place in the bottom of a clean, quart-sized glass jar. In a medium saucepan, add the vinegar, beet juice, onion, sugar, and spices. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for about 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved and the onions are translucent....

Ingredients ¾ cup fresh blueberries ¼ cup white sugar 1/2 lemon, juiced 2 cups heavy whipping cream ½ cup white sugar 4 egg yolks ¼ tsp. vanilla extract 4 tbsp. white sugar, for scorching Preparation Mix blueberries, sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once blueberries begin to wilt, remove from heat. Place blueberries in 4 ramekins. Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine heavy cream and sugar in a large saucepan....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1onion,chopped 2bell peppers,seeded and chopped 1jalapeño,seeded and chopped 4garlic cloves salt,to taste pepper,to taste 4chicken breasts,boneless, skinless 1tbsppaprika 1tbspdried oregano 1tbspcumin 1tbspgarlic powder 15ozrefried beans,(1 can) 3tomatoes,seeded, chopped 15ozblack beans,(1can), drained, rinsed and cooked 15oztomato sauce,(1 can) 3chipotle peppers,in adobo sauce 3tbsptomato paste ¼cuplime juice 2cupscotija cheese,divided cooked rice,to serve avocado,to serve sour cream,to serve pico de gallo,to serve Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 4granny smith apples 14ozcaramels bits 3tbspmilk Preparation Fill a large bowl with water and add a couple of tablespoons of vinegar or lemon juice. Add the apples and scrub with a vegetable brush to remove the waxy coating. Remove the stem from each apple and press a popsicle stick into the top. Chill apples in the refrigerator. Line a baking sheet with lightly buttered parchment paper. Place the apples in the freezer for about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3largebaking potatoes vegetable oil,for frying ½tspkosher salt ¼tspcoarse ground black pepper 1½cupscheddar cheese,shredded 8slicesbacon,cooked and crumbled Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the potatoes in half, then into ⅓ to have a total of 18 pieces. Slice the top half of the triangle of the wedge off, leaving a flat top wedge. Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot to 350 degrees F and add the potatoes to the heated oil, cooking until the potatoes are browned....

Ingredients 1cupcherry tomatoes,halved ½medium red onion,cut into ¼-inch slices 2cloveslarge garlic,peeled and smashed with side of knife 1tspolive oil ½tspherbs de Provence ⅛tspred pepper flakes kosher salt freshly ground black pepper,to taste Olive oil spray 1½lbschicken breasts,boneless and skinless 1tbspbasil,fresh chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil, herbs de Provence, red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon salt and black pepper....

Ingredients ½lbground beef,(80/20) ½cupyellow onion,diced ½cupgreen bell pepper,diced 2clovesgarlic,minced 1½cupscrushed tomatoes,canned 1tspkosher salt ½tbspchili powder 1tspground cumin 1tsppaprika ¼tspcayenne 1cankidney bean,drained 2½cupsself rising flour 1cupcornmeal 1tspkosher salt 2unsalted butter sticks,cubed and chilled 1cupbuttermilk ¼cupall purpose flour,for dusting ¼cupunsalted butter 1tspkosher salt 2tspchili powder 1tspground cumin 1tsppaprika ¼tspcayenne ½cupcheddar cheese,shredded 3scallions,sliced ½cupsour cream Preparation In a large pot over medium heat, combine the ground beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and crushed tomatoes....

Ingredients ½cupbutter,softened to room temperature ½cupbrown sugar,packed ⅓cupgranulated sugar 1egg 2tspvanilla extract,store-bought or homemade 1½cupall-purpose flour 2tspcornstarch 1tspBaking Soda ½tspsalt ¼cupbutter,softened to room temperature ¼cupbrown sugar,packed 3tbspgranulated sugar 1egg yolk,or half of a whisked 1tspvanilla extract,store-bought or homemade ¾cupall-purpose flour 1tspcornstarch ½tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In the bowl of a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment to cream together the softened butter and sugars on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 18ozcream cheese ⅔cupGreek yogurtnon-fat plain ½cupsweetenernatural granulated ¼cupcocoa powderunsweetened 2pcseggs 1cupfresh raspberriesdivided, not frozen ⅓cupmini chocolate chips ¼cupchocolatemelted Preparation Preheat oven to 280 degrees F. Pours the boiling water halfway up the sides of a large, deep baking dish and arrange dish on the lowest rack in the oven. Grease and line an 8-inch round springform cake tin. Set aside. Combine the cream cheese, yogurt, and sweetener (or sugar) in a bowl....