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Ingredients 1cucumber,chopped 1red bell pepper,cut into thin strips ½red onion,roughly chopped ¼cuprice vinegar 1tbspsesame oil 1tbspwhite sugar 1tbspsoy sauce 1tspred pepper flakes 1dashhot pepper sauce 2buncheswatercress,stems removed Preparation Combine the cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl. Place the watercress on a serving platter or bowl, then pour the cucumber mixture over the watercress....

Ingredients 2cupsall-purpose flour 1tspsalt 2mlbaking powder 1tbspcinnamon 1tspnutmeg 2eggs ½cupvegetable oil ½cupvanilla almond milk,unsweetened, or regular milk ¾cupGreek yogurt,plain ¾cupwhite sugar 3tspvanilla extract 2tspalmond extract 1½cupsstrawberry,chopped 1cupchocolate chips Preparation Sift and combine flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Beat the eggs, oil, vanilla, almond extract, Greek yogurt, and almond milk together in another bowl. Add the dry ingredients little by little to the creamed mixture, and mix well....

Ingredients 1lbbaby red potatoes,cut in half or quartered 2tspoil ½tspgarlic powder 1tspkosher salt fresh cracked pepper 14ozItalian chicken sausage,sliced 1-inch thick 1large onion,chopped 5clovesgarlic,smashed with the side of the knife ½orange bell pepper,diced 1-inch squares ½yellow bell pepper,diced 1-inch squares 1red bell pepper,diced 1-inch squares 2tbspfresh rosemary,or other fresh herb such as thyme 2cupszucchini,½ inch thick and quartered Preparation Place oil and potatoes in a large, deep non-stick skillet with a tight fitting lid on high heat; season with garlic powder, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1tbspvegetable oil 1small onion,chopped 1fresh ginger root,(½-inch), minced 1butternut squash,peeled, seeded, cut into ½-inch cubes 1carrot,chopped 1apple,peeled, cored, chopped 4cupsvegetable broth 14ozcoconut milk,(1 can) salt and freshly ground pepper,to taste 1small lemon,juiced 1tspmaple syrup,or to taste Preparation Heat the oil in a large pot over low heat. Cook the onion and ginger for about 10 minutes until soft and translucent without browning onion. Add the butternut squash and carrot. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 2tbspred wine vinegar ½tspdijon mustard 1tsphoney ¼tspsalt ground pepper 3tbspolive oil 2ripe pears,small, peeled and diced ¼cupGorgonzola cheese,crumbled 8ozbaby greens 1ozpecans,about 20 halves Preparation In a large bowl, mix vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper. Whisk in olive oil and blend. In a separate bowl, combine baby greens, pears, Gorgonzola cheese and pecans. Add the vinaigrette and toss well upon serving. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 4salmon fillets 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 1½tsplemon zest 2tbspfresh lemon juice salt and freshly ground black pepper ⅓cupfat-free plain greek yogurt 3tbspmayonnaise,full fat 1garlic clove,finely minced 1tbspfresh dill,chopped 3tspmilk ½tsphoney salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest and lemon juice. Grease a 13×9-inch baking dish and place salmon fillets in a baking dish. Season tops of salmon with salt and pepper then rotate to the opposite side....

Ingredients 1iceberg lettuce head,washed and chopped 1lbslean ground beef 4tbspdehydrated onion flakes 2dill pickles,sliced 1cupVelveeta cheese,or cheddar cheese, cubed 2sesame seed hamburger buns ½cupmayo 2tbspketchup 2tbspdill pickle,chopped 1tspwhite vinegar 1½tspsugar 1½tbspchili sauce,or French dressing 2tspdehydrated onion flakes 3tbspmilk Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place 4 tablespoons of dehydrated onion flakes in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside. Prepare the dressing by mixing all dressing ingredients except milk in a small bowl....

Ingredients 2cupsfresh blueberries ¼cupsugar 3tbspwater Preparation In a blender, pulse the blueberries, water, and sugar. Add to a small saucepan and heat on medium-low for about 10 to 12 minutes until it becomes thick and sticks to the spoon. Serve warm. Related Video

Ingredients 1tbspextra-virgin olive oil 1large yellow onion,chopped 4clovesgarlic,minced 2½ozSpanish chorizo,skin (casing) removed and cut into thin slices 2medium tomatoes,chopped ½tspdried crushed red pepper,optional 1cupdry white wine 1½cupswater 3½lbslittleneck clams 1tbspsalted butter ⅓cupparsley,roughly chopped 1loafcrusty bread,(such as sourdough levain, baguette, Italian, or ciabatta) olive oil salt Preparation Throw out clams that are cracked or broken. If any clams are slightly open, tap them on the counter. If they don’t close, throw them out....

Ingredients 32ozfrench fries,frozen 2cupscheddar cheese,shredded 1cupmozzarella cheese,shredded ¾cupbacon,cooked and crumbled ¼cupgreen onions,sliced 2tbspparsley,chopped ¾cupranch dressing Preparation Cook the french fries in the oven on a sheet pan according to package directions. Remove the pan of fries from the oven. Turn the oven heat to 400 degrees F. The fries can be finished on a sheet pan, or transferred to a skillet for a restaurant-style presentation. Sprinkle the cheeses over the fries....

Ingredients 2pkgsInstant Chocolate Pudding Milk,required for pudding 2cupschocolate cookie crumbs gummy worms,or homemade Jell-O Worms 8small Mason jars,or plastic cups Preparation If making your own Jell-O Worms, prepare them 1 day ahead of time. Prepare your cups by lining them up on the counter. Place 1 tablespoon of cookie crumbs in the bottom of each cup and add in one worm. Prepare one box of pudding and quickly divide it between the cups....

Ingredients ½cupflour ¼cupbrown sugar,packed ½tspcinnamon 3tbspunsalted butter,cut into small pieces ½cupunsalted butter,softened 1cupsugar 2large eggs ½cupwhole milk 2tspvanilla extract 2cupsflour 2tspbaking powder ½tspsalt Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with muffin cups. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon from the topping part of the recipe. Cut the butter in until it resembles small chunks the size of peas....

Ingredients 1½cupsrefined flour 1tspbaking powder 1tspBaking Soda ½cupchocolate powder ½cupinstant coffee 1pinchsalt 2pcseggs 1cupbrown sugar ½cuplight rum cuprefined oil(replaced butter for frosting) 1tsporange zest 1cupunsalted butter 2tbspbrewed instant coffee ½cuppowdered sugar 2tbspcocoa powder Preparation Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Crack two eggs in a bowl and whisk. Add the brown sugar and whisk until the sugar dissolves completely. Add the oil and orange zest and mix thoroughly. In a separate bowl, sift together the dry ingredients....

Ingredients 3ozfeta cheese 2½tbspred wine vinegar 1tbspwater ½tsporegano,dried ¼cupextra-virgin olive oil,(plus 1 tbsp) kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a food processor, pulse the crumbled feta with the red wine vinegar, water, oregano, and olive oil until the vinaigrette is smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Related Video

Ingredients ¼cupextra-virgin olive oil ¼cuptahini 2-3tbsplemon juice,taste 2tspdijon mustard 2tspmaple syrup or honey ½tspfine sea salt freshly ground black pepper,to taste 2tbspice-cold water,more as needed Preparation In a liquid measuring cup or jar, combine the olive oil, tahini, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, mustard, maple syrup, salt, and several twists of black pepper. Whisk until thoroughly blended. Add the cold water, and whisk again. The dressing should become remarkably creamy. Taste, and add more lemon juice and pepper, if desired....

Ingredients 18 oz sugar cookie dough, refrigerated 18 oz cream cheese 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 16 oz cherry pie filling 8 oz whipped topping, frozen, thawed Preparation Preheat oven to 350° F. Roll the cookie dough to ¼" thick and form it into a heart shape. Place the heart shape on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, or until the cookie is lightly brown on the edges....

Ingredients 2cupsheavy cream,no substitutes 2cupswhole milk ½cupwhite sugar,plus 3 tablespoons 1tspvanilla extract ⅛tspsalt 1cupgolden oreos,chopped into large pieces ⅓cuppeanuts,chopped sprinkles,to top with Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, white sugar, vanilla, and salt. Stir until all of the sugar is completely dissolved. Pour the mixture into the ice cream machine and freeze the ice cream according to the machine’s instructions. When there is 2 to 3 minutes remaining, stir in the golden oreos and peanuts....

Ingredients 8ozblock of feta cheese,patted dry and cut into 1-inch ½cuproasted red peppers,patted dry and roughly chopped ¼cupextra-virgin olive oil,plus additional for garnish 1tbsplemon juice ¼tspcayenne pepper,omit if sensitive to spice freshly ground black pepper,to taste red pepper flakes,crushed, for garnishing, optional Preparation In the bowl of your food processor, combine the feta, bell pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and about 10 twists of freshly ground black pepper....

Ingredients 1cupwhole wheat flour 2cupswhole oats 1tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ¼tspsea salt 1tspcinnamon 1egg 2tbspcanola oil ¾cupsugar,or ½ cup agave 1cupapplesauce 1tspvanilla 1¾apple,finely diced ¾cupraisins Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon in small mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer combine egg, oil, apple sauce, vanilla in large mixing bowl; mix well. Add dry ingredients to wet, one cup at a time, mixing with each addition....

Ingredients 3bagshibiscus tea,or 2 tbsp loose hibiscus tea, such as Tazo’s “Passion” blend 24ozwater 2small limes,about 4 tbsp lime juice Topo Chico,or other sparkling water, or club soda ice,for serving lime wedges,to garnish 2tbspwater 2tbsphoney Preparation Heat the water to a low simmer, either in a teapot or in a saucepan on the stovetop. Steep the tea in the hot water for 3 minutes, then remove the bags or strain off the loose tea....