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Ingredients 1tbspoil 3tbspbutter 1medium onion,diced 2garlic cloves,minced 3cupscarrots,chopped 3cupscelery,chopped 1large zucchini,chopped 1sweet red bell pepper,chopped ¼cupflour 4cupschicken broth 1tbspItalian seasoning ½tspred pepper flakes,crushed, optional 19ozcannellini beans,(1 can), drained and rinsed 28oztomatoes,(1 can), diced, undrained 1cupchicken breast,diced, cooked 1cupfresh spinach leaves,chopped 2tbspcider vinegar salt and pepper,to taste fresh parsley parmesan cheese Preparation In a large pot over medium high heat, add the butter and olive oil. Add in the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery and saute for about 4 to 5 minutes, until tender and fragrant....

Ingredients 4cupsrice chex cereal 12ozmilk chocolate chips,(1 bag) 15kraft caramel square,or ½ cup caramel bits 1tbspheavy cream 6shortbread cookies ½cuppowdered sugar 2Twix bars,chopped 5kraft caramels,optional for final drizzle Preparation In a big bowl place 4 cups chex cereal. In a microwave safe dish, or over low heat on the stove, melt the milk chocolate chips. If in the microwave, melt 30 seconds at a time until smooth and be careful not to let burn and clump....

Ingredients 12ozbacon,chopped 8ozcream cheese,softened ¾cupmayonnaise 1cupsour cream 1tspgarlic powder 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded 1cupmozzarella cheese,shredded 4scallions,finely chopped 1round cob bread,sourdough works best 5Jatz / Ritz,or other plain savoury cracker, crushed oil spray crackers chips toasted bread Preparation Heat skillet over high heat, cook bacon until browned. Drain on paper towel lined place. Mix together remaining dip ingredients until well combined, reserving some bacon and scallions for garnish. Microwave on high for 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted....

Ingredients 1½cupshoney roasted peanuts ½cupraisins 1tspground cinnamon,heaping Preparation In a high-quality food processor, pulse the peanuts until the nuts go from coarsely chopped to finely ground. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed. Keep pulsing until the peanuts resemble a thick and relatively smooth peanut butter. This will take 2 straight minutes of processing. Add the raisins and cinnamon, then pulse gently a few times until mixed. Taste the peanut butter....

Ingredients 1½lbchicken thighsboneless and skinless 1jalapenosliced, optional ½tspsalt ½cupflour ¼cupcornstarch ¼tspground black peppercoarse oil ¼cupsoy sauce ¼cupsugar 3tbspwater ½tspground ginger 2tbspgarlicminced Preparation Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper. Slice the jalapeno into ¼ thick slices. Heat oil on high heat, to 350 degrees F. In a bowl, mix the salt, flour, cornstarch, and coat the chicken in the mixture. Add about ¼ of the chicken to the oil at a time, frying in batches....

Ingredients 2tbspapricot preserves 1tspspicy brown mustard 32ozfresh salmon fillets,(4 fillets) Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Mix apricot preserves with mustard. Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush ½ of the apricot mixture over top. Bake on the top rack of the preheated oven for 16 minutes. Pull from the oven and brush with the remaining apricot mixture. Cook for about 2 more minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork....

Ingredients 1onion,chopped 1green bell pepper,chopped 3garlic cloves,minced ½rotisserie chicken,boned, shredded 1tbspcreole seasoning,such as Tony Chachere’s® 28oztomatoes,(1 can), petite diced 16ozchicken broth,(1 can) 15ozcorn,(1 can), drained 12ozandouille sausage,(1 package), sliced, such as Sam’s Choice® All-Natural Cajun-Style Preparation Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic, then sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent. Add the shredded chicken and Creole seasoning. Mix thoroughly. Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, corn, and sausage....

Ingredients ¼cupwakame seaweed,(about ¼ oz), lightly crumbled 1cupboiling water 1½tspsesame seeds 1tbsprice vinegar,unseasoned 1½tspsoy sauce,low sodium 1tspfresh ginger,finely grated 1½tbsppeanut oil ½tspAsian sesame oil salt cayenne pepper ½lbextra firm tofu 1lbfrozen edamame,(2¾ cups), shelled, thawed ¼lbmung bean sprouts,(1½ cups) Preparation In a heatproof bowl, cover the wakame with the boiling water and let stand for about 15 minutes until softened. Drain the wakame and press to remove any excess water....

Ingredients 1mediumeggplant 2spanish onions 1red bell pepper 3largeripe tomatoes ¼cupspanish extra virgin olive oil ½tbspsherry vinegar salt,to taste white pepper,to taste Preparation Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Take all the vegetables and, using a brush, coat them with a thin film of olive oil. Place them in a baking tray or in a terracotta casserole, and roast the vegetables for 40 minutes. Remove the eggplant, pepper, and tomatoes and set aside....

Ingredients 1lbbeets,or as many as desired Preparation To prepare the beets, cut off the stem and leaves (these can be cooked separately). Scrub the outside of the beets and dry. If the beets are large, cut in halves or quarters. Cook beets using one of the methods below. Once cooked, use rubber gloves or paper towels to rub the beets and the skins will just slide right off. Serve warm with butter or chilled in salads....

Ingredients 1lbdried beans 8cupswater 1tbspolive oil 2tspsalt 3garlic cloves,peeled, optinal 1bay leaf,optional Preparation Combine all ingredients in the pressure cooker. Do not fill the pressure cooker more than half full. Secure the lid. Make sure the pressure regulator valve is closed. Once cooking is complete, you can let the pressure release naturally on its own,. Check your beans after the extra cooking time and continue cooking for longer if needed....

Ingredients 6tomatoes ice water 1tbspolive oil 2garlic cloves,minced ½cupfresh cilantro,chopped 1lemon,zested and juiced 3tomatoes,diced 2green bell peppers,diced 2ripe mangoes,peeled, pitted, and diced ½Spanish onion,diced 2garlic cloves,minced 1tbspvinegar 1½habanero peppers,diced Preparation Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add 6 tomatoes. Boil the tomatoes for 1 to 2 minutes until the skin starts to peel. Remove the tomatoes with a slotted spoon, then place in a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes until cool enough to handle....

Ingredients 2 1/2 potatoes, cooked, cooled, peeled and sliced 3 1/8 cup warm milk 1/4 cup minced onion 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour salt and pepper to taste 3/4 cup American or white Cheddar cheese, shredded cheese slices, enough for topping Preparation Using a pan, cook the potatoes in salted water until they become tender. Then after they’ve cooled, peel them and slice them. In a heavy saucepan, saute the onions in butter....

Ingredients 3 cups rhubarb, fresh or frozen, thinly sliced 2 cups sugar 1 tsp lemon juice 1 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation Place rhubarb in an ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with sugar, tossing to coat. Cover and bake in a 375 degree F oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until tender, occasionally stirring. Cool slightly. Process in batches in food processor or blender until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until chilled....

Ingredients 10tbspunsalted butter,(plus 2 tbsp), slightly soft 1cupall-purpose flour,(plus 2tbsp), spoon & leveled ¼cupgranulated sugar ¼tspsalt 1large egg yolk,at room temperature 1tsppure vanilla extract 1cupsalted caramel sauce 1cuppretzels,chopped 6ozsemi-sweet chocolate,chopped 2tspcoconut oil sea salt,optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 or 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper with enough overhang on the sides to easily remove the bars from the pan. Set aside. Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed until smooth and creamy....

Ingredients 1cupsraw almonds 5ozmilk chocolate sea salt,coarse flaked Preparation Place chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Melt in microwave in 20-second intervals and stir well between intervals until melted and smooth. Add almonds and stir with a spatula until evenly coated. Drop by the spoonful onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper then sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Let set at room temperature or transfer to refrigerator to set quicker....

Ingredients 10cupsday old bread,cubed, whole grain, or favorite bread 2tbspunsalted butter 1medium onion,diced 3celery stalks,thinly sliced ½tspsalt ½tspfreshly ground black pepper 1cupmushrooms,roughly chopped 1tspdried thyme leaves,or leaves from about 3 stalks fresh thyme 1tspdried sage,or about 2 tbsp chopped fresh sage 2tspdried parsley,or about 3 tbsp chopped fresh sage 1lbsweet Italian sausage,or spicy 2cupsapples,(about 2 medium apples), diced 2¼cupchicken broth,low-sodium ⅔cupdried cranberries fresh herbs,to garnish, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees F....

Ingredients 2cupswhole almonds 8ozsemi-sweet chocolate,or bittersweet, coarsely chopped sea salt turbinado sugar,or any coarse or raw sugar Preparation Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Spread the almonds out in a single layer and toast for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring once during that time. Set aside. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or carefully use the microwave....

Ingredients 1clovegarlic,finely chopped 1tbspextra virgin olive oil 1lbzucchini,diced 1large tomato,cored, seeded and diced 1green onion,thinly sliced 1tbspcilantro,fresh minced 1tsppickled jalapeño,minced ½cupqueso blanco,(or queso fresco, cotija or feta), crumbled lime juice,fresh to taste salt,to taste freshly ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Cook the garlic in oil in a large skillet over medium heat 1 minute, stirring until sizzling. Add zucchini and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 2lbground turkey,lean 1red onion,medium, or yellow onion, peeled and diced 4garlic cloves,minced 15oztomato sauce 14oztomatoes,diced 15ozblack beans,rinsed and drained 15ozdark red kidney beans,rinsed and drained 15ozlight red kidney beans,rinsed and drained 15ozwhole kernel corn,drained 4ozOld El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles 1cupbeer,or chicken broth ¼cupOld El Paso™ Taco Seasoning 1tbspchili powder 1tspground cumin 1tspsalt 1tspsugar ½tspblack pepper cheddar cheese,shredded, crushed tortilla chips or strips, thinly-sliced green onions, sour cream, salsa, etc....