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Ingredients ¼cupunsweetened cocoa powder,dutch process 1tspinstant espresso powder,good quality 3tbspboiling water ½cupunsalted butter ¼cupgranulated sugar 1tsppure vanilla extract ½tspcoarse salt 1large egg 2cupsall purpose flour 1large egg yolk sanding sugar Preparation Stir cocoa and espresso powders into the boiling water in a small bowl until dissolved; set aside. Put butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, then mix on medium speed until creamy....

Ingredients ¼cupalmonds,slivered ½cupchicken broth,canned, low sodium ¼cupdried apricots salt ½cupcouscous 1½tbspbutter 2½tsphoney ¼tspground cinnamon fresh ground black pepper 2cornish hens,(about 1¼ lbs each) 1tbspcooking oil 3tbspwater Preparation Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toast the nuts in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, until golden brown. Remove. Raise the heat to 425 degrees F. In a small saucepan, bring the broth, the apricots, and ¼ teaspoon salt to a simmer over moderately high heat....

Ingredients 2lbsboneless, skinless chicken thighs 1tspseasoning salt ¼tsppepper 5ozbacon 2tbspbutter 1pconion 4 clovesgarlic 1tbspfresh chopped parsley 1tspdried thyme 1tspdried rosemary ⅓cupPinot Grigio(dry white wine) 1 ½cupshalf and half 2tbspdijon mustard ½tspchicken bouillon powder ½tspFreshly ground black pepper ¼cupparmesan cheese 2cupsbaby spinach leaves Preparation Season chicken with seasoning salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until crispy and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside....

Ingredients 1tbspvegetable oil ½yellow onion,diced 12ozDr. Pepper,(1 can) 15oztomato sauce,or crushed tomatoes ¾cupbrown sugar,packed ¼cupapple cider vinegar 2tbspWorcestershire sauce ½tspkosher salt ½tsppaprika ¼tspcoarse ground black pepper 1tspcornstarch Preparation Add the oil to a Dutch oven on medium heat. Add the onions and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until they start to brown, stirring occasionally. Add in the Dr. Pepper, tomato sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper and stir until combined....

Ingredients 4Morningstar Farms® Maple Flavored Veggie Sausage Patties 1tubepizza dough,refrigerated ¾cuponion,finely chopped 2tspvegetable oil 1tspdried sage leaves ¼tsppepper 1cupfresh pineapple,finely chopped 1cupmozzarella cheese,or cheddar cheese, shredded Preparation Cut the Morningstar Farms® Maple Flavored Veggie Sausage Patties into bite-size pieces. Set aside. Unroll dough onto baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Press dough into 14×10-inch rectangle. In small nonstick skillet, cook the onion in oil over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients ½cupchili powder 1tsppowder garlic 1tspsalt ½tspground cumin ½tspdried oregano Preparation Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl until combined. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 year. Related Video

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour,(250 grams), spoon & leveled 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ¼tspground cinnamon 1large egg,at room temperature ¾cupgranulated sugar,(150 grams) ¼cuplight or dark brown sugar,(50 grams), packed 1cupbuttermilk,(240 milliliter) ⅓cupvegetable oil,(80 milliliter), or canola, or melted coconut oil 2tsppure vanilla extract 1½cupsfresh strawberries,rinsed, dried, chopped, tossed in 1 tablespoon of flour 1cupconfectioner’s sugar,(120 grams) ½tsppure vanilla extract 2tbspheavy cream or milk,(30 milliliter) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C)....

Ingredients 4lbschicke,(1 whole) 1½piecesonion,divided 3carrots,include tops 2stalkscelery,include tops 2sprigsthyme,each fresh rosemary, parsley, sage or any combination 3sprigsfresh parsley 2bay leaves 1tbsppeppercorns 2tspsalt enough water to cover,this will depend on the size pot Preparation Cut 1 onion, carrots, and celery into quarters (include the tops of the carrots and celery). Place the ½ onion into the cavity of the chicken. Place chicken in pot and add vegetables, fresh herbs, bay leaves, peppercorns and salt....

Ingredients ¼cupmayonnaise,or butter, for grilling bread 8slicessourdough bread 26ozmarinara sauce,(½ jar) 14ozricotta,(1 container) 2cupsmozzarella,shredded Preparation Spread butter or mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread, putting each slice butter-side-down on a platter or piece of parchment paper. Spread marinara sauce on each slice of bread, then slather on ricotta. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on every other sandwich, then assemble sandwiches In a frying pan over medium heat, grill sandwiches until each side are lightly golden and the cheese has melted, 1 to 2 minutes per side....

Ingredients 1cupwhole milk ⅔cupgranulated sugar 1½tbspactive dry yeastor instant yeast ½cupbuttersoftened to room temperature and cut into bite sized pieces 2large eggs ½tspkosher salt 4½cupsall purpose flour ½cupbuttersoftened to room temperature ½cuplight brown sugar 1½tspground cinnamon 6tbspbutter 1¼cuplight brown sugar 1tspvanilla ¼cupmaple syrup 3tbspheavy cream Preparation Lightly grease a large mixing bowl with a drizzle of vegetable oil and set aside. In a small saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until warmed....

Ingredients 6chicken breasts 1cupmayonnaise,or 1 non-fat plain or vanilla yogurt ⅓cupparmesan cheese,grated 1tspsalt ½tsplemon pepper ½tspgarlic powder Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place chicken breasts inside a greased 9×13-inch pan. In a small bowl mix mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Once well combined, spread over the tops of each chicken breast. Sprinkle on more Parmesan cheese if desired and bake for 40 to 45 minutes....

Ingredients 8ozrefrigerated crescent rolls ¾cupdark brown sugar 2tbspground cinnamon 1cupconfectioners’ sugar 2tbspmilk,or more as needed ¼tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll crescent roll dough onto a silicone baking mat or lightly greased work surface and separate into 4 rectangles. Firmly press diagonal perforations with your fingers to smooth them out. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 3 tbsp oil 1 egg 1 cup sour milk 1 cup orange, peeled and blended 3 cups flour ½ tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder Preparation Mix together: sugar, oil, the egg, sour milk and orange in a bowl. Next, add the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Mix well. Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees F....

Ingredients ½ cup salted natural peanut butter ¼ cup raw honey 1tspvanilla extract ¾ cup oat flour ½ tspbaking soda ¾ cup chocolate chips ¾ cup rolled oatsoptional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 1 baking sheet with cooking spray, or line with parchment paper. Add peanut butter, honey and vanilla extract to a medium bowl and mix well. Whisk together oat flour and baking soda in a separate bowl....

Ingredients 1tbspghee 2medium carrots,peeled and finely diced 2shallots,minced ¼lbshiitake mushrooms,stemmed and thinly sliced kosher salt 4clovesgarlic,minced 1tbspginger,finely grated 2lbsground pork 1smallnapa cabbage,cut in half and thinly sliced crosswise 2tbspcoconut aminos 2tsprice vinegar 1tspfish sauce 2tspsesame oil,toasted 3scallions,thinly sliced butter lettuce leaves,to serve, optional Preparation In a 12-inch (or larger) skillet over medium heat, melt the ghee. Once it’s hot, toss in the carrots, shallots, and mushrooms. Add a sprinkle of salt, and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes or until the shallots are soft and the mushrooms are pliable....

Ingredients 40 vanilla wafers, crushed 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 box vanilla instant pudding, 4-serving size 1/2 cup milk 15 oz pure pumpkin 1 tsp ground cinnamon, additional for topping 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground cloves 6 oz whipped topping, additional for topping Preparation Combine crushed vanilla wafers and butter. Press evenly into bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan. Set aside....

Ingredients 2 eggs 2 cups milk 1 cup rice, cooked ½ cup brown sugar ½ tsp salt Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Beat together eggs and milk. Mix with cooked rice, brown sugar, and salt. Pour into a greased mold and put the mold in a pot with warm water. Put in oven for 1 hour or until the cream is cooked. Related Video

Ingredients 1½lbsasparagus,(pencil thin) 3tbspextra-virgin olive oil salt and freshly ground pepper 1cupalmonds,sliced 1tbsplemon juice,fresh 2ozAsiago cheese Preparation Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, until tender. Put the almonds on a pie plate and toast in the oven for 5 minutes, until golden. Transfer the asparagus to a platter and drizzle with the lemon juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil....

Ingredients 4chicken breast,halves, skinless boneless, chopped 2tbspolive oil 3celery stalks,chopped ½cupwalnuts,chopped ½cupdried cranberries ¼cupred onion,chopped 1cupmayonnaise 3tbspbalsamic vinegar salt and pepper,to taste ½lemon,juiced 8spinach leaves,rinsed, stemmed, and dried Preparation In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped chicken and cook until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. In a large bowl, stir together the celery, walnuts, cranberries, onion, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper and lemon juice....

Ingredients 1½cupsall-purpose flour ½tspbaking powder ½tspBaking Soda ½tspsalt 1½tspground cinnamon ½tspground ginger ¼tspground nutmeg ⅛tspground cloves ¾cupgranulated sugar ⅓cupvegetable oil ¼cupbuttermilk 2largeeggs 1½tspvanilla extract 1cupzucchini,finely shredded pecans for garnish,chopped, optional 8ozcream cheese,softened slightly ½cupunsalted butter,(4 oz), softened ½tspvanilla extract 2⅓cupspowdered sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves for 20 seconds, then set aside....