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Ingredients 1lblean ground beef 2tbsptaco seasoning 2¾cupswater ¾cupsalsa 3½cupsmedium pasta,like penne or rotini, uncooked 8ozVelveeta cheese,cut into ½-inch cubes Preparation Brown the ground beef until no pink remains. Drain fat. Stir in the taco seasoning. Add the water, salsa, and pasta, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender, adding more water if needed. Once the pasta is tender, add the cheese, then stir until smooth and creamy....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour 3tspbaking powder 1tspsalt ¼cupshortening,chilled ⅔cupmilk,cold 2cupscherries,pitted and halved ¾cupwhite sugar ½tspground cinnamon 2tsplemon zest,grated 2tbspbutter,melted Preparation In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or 2 knives, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk, a little at a time, and mix well. Knead briefly. Set aside. In a medium bowl, stir together cherries, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon zest until well mixed....

Ingredients 10 3/4 oz can cream of mushroom soup 10 3/4 oz can cream of chicken soup 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 cup diced chicken, precooked 12 corn tortillas, torn in pieces to fit pan 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Preparation Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly coat a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray....

Ingredients 1cupchocolate chips,semi-sweet, divided 2eggs,large 1cupsugar ½cupvegetable oil 1¼cupszucchini,grated 2tspvanilla extract 1cupflour ¼cupcocoa powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ¼tspcinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9 by 5 loaf pan. Melt 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips in a small bowl. Whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil, grated zucchini, vanilla and chocolate. Add in the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and the remaining chocolate chips. Pour it into your loaf pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until it springs back when touched....

Ingredients 2cupsflour 4eggs 1cupcanola oil 1cupbrown sugar 1cupwhite sugar 2tspcinnamon 1tspbaking soda ½tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 3½cupszucchini,freshly grated 1cupwalnuts,chopped ¼cupbutter,unsalted, softened 8ozcream cheese,(1 container) softened 1tspvanilla 3tbspheavy whipping cream 1¾powdered sugar Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a kitchen aid mixer or a handheld mixer, combine the sugars, eggs, and oil. Sift the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt....

Ingredients 1tbspoil ¼cupcoconutgrated 1mediumonionchopped 1tspcoriander seed 1tbspwhite sesame seeds 1tbspcumin seeds saltto taste 1tbspchilli powder ½tspturmeric powder 1ginger1-inch 4garlic cloves 1tbspgaram masala 2mediumtomatoeschopped ¼cupfresh coriander 2lbscrab meat 4tbspoil curry leaf 2bay leaves 1tbspcumin seeds 1mediumonionchopped 2green chilesslit legthwise 1.5cupswater saltto taste 1tbsplemon juice 1cupcoriander leavesfreshly chopped Preparation Heat the oil in a nonstick pan. Once heated, add the chopped onion into the pan and cook until translucent. Add the grated coconut into the pan....

Ingredients 5cupstomatoes,cut into bite sized pieces 1¼cupssmall mozzarella balls,such as ciliegine ½cupsmall basil leaves 3tbspolive oil salt and pepper,to taste 2tbspbalsamic glaze Preparation Place the tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves in a large bowl. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the olive oil over the tomato mixture and toss gently to coat. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the salad, then serve immediately....

Ingredients 4cupscheddar cheese,shredded 3cupsall-purpose baking mix,(such as Bisquick®) 1½cupssmoked ham,chopped 1cupparmesan cheese,grated ⅔cupmilk 1tbspmilk 2tbspparsley flakes 2tspspicy mustard Preparation Mix Cheddar cheese, baking mix, ham, Parmesan cheese, ⅔ cup plus 1 tablespoon milk, parsley, and mustard together in a bowl; form into 36 balls. Arrange balls on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and put in freezer for about 10 minutes until firm. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet....

Ingredients ½tspoil 2pita bread slices 2tbspfeta cheese 2Campari tomato,sliced ⅓cuplettuce,chopped ¼red onion,sliced Tzatziki sauce ½lbground lamb 1tspsalt ¼onion,grated on small holes ¼tspground pepper 1garlic clove,minced 1tspItalian Seasoning 1tspoil,for cooking Preparation Toast the pitas in a toaster or oven until heated. In a bowl, combine the lamb, salt, onion, pepper, garlic, and Italian seasoning, then shape the meat into a thin patty. Heat the oil in a skillet, then once hot, add the patty....

Ingredients 1partGoldschläger® hot apple cider Preparation Build the Goldschläger® and the hot apple cider in a heat-proof cup or mug. Serve warm, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour, set aside 1 cup for dusting 1 tsp fine salt 1 tsp baking powder ⅓ cup olive oil, or vegetable oil 1 cup warm water Preparation Combine 3 cups of flour, salt and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Using a wooden spatula, mix dry ingredients until they are well combined. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, add the oil, then pour your warm water gradually as you mix them together....

Ingredients 2large potatoes,(russett or sweet potatoes), mostly-baked 1tbspbutter 2eggs 2stripsbacon,cooked and crumbled 2tbspcheese,(cheddar or gouda), shredded 1tbspfresh parsley,chopped salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Lay the first baked potato on its side, and use a knife to carefully cut off the top third of the potato. With a spoon, hollow out the middle of the potato to make a “bowl”, leaving the potato as thick or thin as desired....

Ingredients cupwhole milk ½tsplavender,dried 3c.confectioners’ sugar violet gel-paste food coloring Preparation Bring milk and lavender just to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, and let steep for 10 minutes. . Strain, and discard lavender. Whisk in sugar until smooth. Strain again. Add food coloring until desired shade. Use immediately Related Video

Ingredients 1lbchicken breasts,boneless skinless, diced into 1 inch cubes 1tbspcanola oil salt and freshly ground black pepper 4green onions,chopped, keep lighter and darker portions separate 2clovesgarlic,minced 1½cupslow sodium chicken broth 1cangreen chilies,(4 oz), chopped 2tsplime zest 3tbsplime juice 14½ozblack beans,(1 can), rinsed and well drained 2cupsminute white rice,(don’t use regular rice) ⅓cupcilantro,chopped Preparation Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and saute for about 6 minutes until cooked through, adding in lighter portions of the green onions and garlic at the last 1 minute of cooking....

Ingredients 16ozfarfalle pasta,(1 package), uncooked ¼cupolive oil 3clovesgarlic,chopped 1tspred pepper flakes,crushed 2tbsplemon juice ½cuppine nuts 2¼ozblack olives,(1 can), sliced ½cupsun dried tomatoes,chopped 1cupfeta cheese,crumbled salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place farfalle pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the garlic until lightly browned....

Ingredients 20ozgrape tomatoes,2 pints kosher salt black pepper 4garlic cloves,minced 2tbspolive oil ½tspdried basil ¼cupparmesan cheese,shredded, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the grape tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic, olive oil, and dried basil into a bowl together. Pour them onto a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve over bread and with shredded parmesan, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1small white onion,peeled and diced 2medium carrots,peeled and diced 2celery stalks,ends trimmed and diced 3garlic cloves,minced or pressed 8cupschicken stock,good-quality 4fresh rosemary stalks,or to taste 6ozwide egg noodles 2cupschicken,cooked, shredded salt and pepper fresh parsley,chopped, for garnish, optional Preparation Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the carrots and celery and sauté for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until the carrots are softened a bit....

Ingredients 3cupschicken broth 1tbspbutter 1tbspgarlic powder 1tspthyme,dried 1tspred pepper 9ozrefrigerated cheese tortellini 2lbscooked chicken breast,cubed 10ozspinach 10¾ozcondensed cream of chicken soup,3 cans 3cupshalf-and-half 1cupgreen onions,chopped Preparation Combine chicken broth, butter, garlic, thyme, and red pepper in a 6-quart soup pot. Bring to a boil. Add tortellini; cook until they float to the top, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir cooked chicken, spinach, cream of chicken soup, half-and-half, and green onions into the pot with the tortellini....

Ingredients 4chicken breasts,boneless, skinless 2large eggs 3tbspextra-virgin olive oil,divided 1½cupsPanko breadcrumbs 2tsppaprika 1½tspkosher salt,divided 1cupall-purpose flour 2cupsbroccoli florets ½tspblack pepper,ground, divided 2clovesgarlic,minced, divided 2sweet potatoes,peeled ½cupmayonnaise 2tbspdijon mustard 2tsphoney BBQ sauce,for serving, optional ketchup,for serving, optional Preparation Slice the chicken breasts into strips. In a medium bowl, add the eggs and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Whisk to combine. In a large bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, paprika, and 1 teaspoon of salt....

Ingredients 9whole wheat bread,slices 1tbspolive oil 1large white onion,diced 2red bell peppers,seeded, diced 3garlic cloves,chopped 2tspsalt,plus more taste 1tsppepper,plus more to taste 1tspcumin 1tsppaprika ½tspcayenne ½tspchili powder 28oztomato,(1 can), chopped 9large eggs ½cupfresh parsley,chopped, to garnish Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet. Arrange the bread slices on the wire rack, then bake for 8 minutes, until slightly toasted. Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat....