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Ingredients 3lbsred potatoes,quartered, not peeled 2tbspolive oil 3tbspbasil pesto ½tspkosher salt ⅛tspcracked black pepper ⅓cupparmesan cheese,fresh, shredded Parmesan Cheese,shaved, for garnish, optional parsley,chopped, for garnish, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss together the oil, basil pesto, Kosher salt, black pepper, and shredded Parmesan Cheese. Mix in the potatoes. Spread the potatoes onto a baking sheet, then cook for 30 to 35 minutes or until browned....

Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese, softened ⅔ cup prepared pesto sauce ½ cup sunflower seeds 1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced Preparation Spread cream cheese along the bottom of a serving platter. Spread pesto sauce over top and sprinkle with sunflower seeds. Top with diced tomatoes and serve with crackers. Related Video

Ingredients 28ozpineapple chunks,in pineapple juice, divided ⅓cuplight brown sugar,packed ⅓cupunsalted butter,plus ¼ cup, softened 1cupall-purpose flour ¾cupgranulated sugar ½tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt ½cuppineapple juice,from pineapple chunk can 1large egg ½tspvanilla extract ¾cupheavy cream 2tbspgranulated sugar 12maraschino cherries Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 12 muffin cups well with non-stick cooking spray. Drain both cans of the pineapple chunks while reserving ½ cup of the juice. Place the pineapple over several layers of paper towels to drain well....

Ingredients 2 ripe bananas, mashed 2 orange juice 2 lemon juice 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 1 cup milk 1 cup water ¼ cup maraschino cherries, chopped 3 tbsp cherry juice Preparation Combine bananas, orange and lemon juices. Add sugar, milk and water, cherries and cherry juice. Mix well. Pour into a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan and freeze until firm. Remove from freezer and break into chunks in large chilled mixing bowl....

Ingredients 4potatoes,peeled, cut into 6 pieces 12ozbrussels sprouts,(1½ packages) 1¼cupsheavy whipping cream 2small eggs salt and freshly ground black pepper 3pinchesground nutmeg 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded Preparation Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until softened for about 10 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts and cook for 5 minutes more. Drain. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F....

Ingredients 3¼lbsripe plantains ½cupvegetable oil 1lbground beef,(preferably ground round), or ground turkey 1tspadobo seasoning blend 1½tspsazón flavoring blend,(store bought or homemade), optional 1smallwhite onion,minced 1green bell pepper,minced 6pimento stuffed green olives,sliced 1tspcapers 1tsporegano,dried 1cuptomato sauce 2cupsmonterey jack,or cheddar, or mozzarella cheese, divided 2largeeggs ½tspbaking soda Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 10×10-inch casserole dish (for a thicker pastelón) or 9×13-inch casserole dish (for a thinner pastelón) with nonstick cooking spray or butter....

Ingredients 1tbspcinnamonground 1tspgingerground 1tspnutmegground 1tspallspiceor cloves, ground Preparation In a small bowl or jar, combine all of the spices. Stir to combine. Pumpkin spice will keep well in an airtight container for up to 1 year. Fresh spices are generally more potent, however. Related Video

Ingredients 1cupmilk ⅓cuplight cream,such as half and half 1½tspsugar 3tbsppumpkin puree ½tsppumpkin pie spice 1cupstrong coffee,brewed, or 4 oz espresso 2ozbaileys,or hazelnut liquor, optional whipped cream,for topping caramel sauce,for topping Preparation Combine the milk, cream, sugar, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Remove from the heat, then add coffee. Divide the mixture between 2 mugs, then add the baileys. Top with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and additional pumpkin pie spice....

Ingredients 12ozwhole-wheat pasta,I used DeLallo whole-wheat linguine 1tbsppeanut oil,or olive oil 1red bell pepper,,co and julienned, thinly sliced 1yellow bell pepper,cored and julienned 1largecarrot,peeled and julienned 1cupshredded red cabbage 1cupshelled edamame thinly-sliced scallions,topping green onions,topping toasted sesame seeds,topping chopped peanuts,topping ½cupcreamy peanut butter ¼cupsoy sauce 3tbspwater 2tbsphoney 2tbsprice vinegar 1tbspgrated fresh ginger 2tspsesame oil 1clovegarlic,peeled 1tspsriracha hot chili sauce,optional, or more to taste Preparation Cook pasta al dente in generously-salted pasta water according to package instructions....

Ingredients ½ cup granulated sugar 2 tbsp confectioners’ sugar ¼ tsp fine salt 1 large egg 1 ¼ tsp mint extract 1 cup unsalted butter, (2 sticks), room temperature 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar ¾ cup natural cocoa powder ¼ tsp fine salt 1 cup unsalted butter, (2 sticks) room temperature 1 large egg 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour Preparation Mix the 2 sugars and the salt together in a medium bowl....

Ingredients 2bell peppers 2Italian frying peppers 2yellow squash 2garlic cloves 2tbspharissa 2tbspextra virgin olive oil salt Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a bowl, toss the peppers, squash and garlic with the harissa and oil and season with salt. Spread the vegetables on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast in the center of the oven for 45 minutes, or until softened and browned in spots. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl and serve warm or at room temperature....

Ingredients 4crusty sandwich rolls,(6-inch), unsplit 1lblean ground beef 15ozSloppy Joe sauce,(1 can) 1cupBorden® Mild Cheddar Shreds Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cut a hole at the top of each sandwich roll and hollow out the bread leaving about a ½-inch shell, then discard the extra bread or save for another use. Place the rolls on a rimmed baking sheet. Lightly oil a skillet and place over medium to medium-high heat....

Ingredients 6 medium potatoes 2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup butter 1/3 cup onions, chopped Preparation Boil the potatoes until they are almost tender then grate them into a mixing bowl. Mix all the other ingredients together with the grated potatoes and place into a greased casserole dish. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Related Video

Ingredients 4ozfresh spinach,chopped, rinsed and drained, leave water on the leaves 1cupartichoke hearts,(5.3 oz), canned, quartered, drained and chopped 2clovesgarlic,minced 2tbspbutter,plus 1 tsp salt 2tbspsour cream 1⅓cupsprovolone cheese,shredded ¼cupParmesan cheese,finely shredded 6slicesfresh hearty bread,such as a La Brea French loaf Preparation Heat 1 teaspoon butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for about 30 to 60 seconds until lightly golden and fragrant. Add in spinach and artichokes, season with salt, and saute until the spinach wilts....

Ingredients ¼cupcreamy peanut butter 2tbsprice vinegar,unseasoned 2tbspfresh lime juice,from one lime 3tbspvegetable oil 1tbspsoy sauce,use gluten free if needed 2tbsphoney 2½tbspsugar 2clovesgarlic,roughly chopped 1inchsquare piece fresh ginger,peeled and roughly chopped 1tspsalt ¼tspred pepper flakes,crushed 2tbspfresh cilantro leaves 4cupsnapa cabbage,or shredded coleslaw mix, chopped 1cupcarrots,prepared shredded 1red bell pepper,thinly sliced into bite-sized pieces 1smallenglish cucumber,halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced 1cupedamame,cooked and shelled 2mediumscallions,thinly sliced ½cupfresh cilantro,loosely packed chopped Preparation For the dressing, combine all of the ingredients except for the cilantro in a blender and process until completely smooth....

Ingredients 1½cupsmilk,preferably anything but skim 2large eggs ½cupmaple syrup,or packed light brown sugar ¼cupbutter,melted 1½tspbaking powder 1½tspvanilla extract 1tspcinnamon ¼tspsalt 3cupsrolled oats,or quick oats Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8×8-inch baking dish. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup or brown sugar, butter, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Mix in oats. Pour into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly....

Ingredients 3eggs,slightly beaten cupsfat-free milk,or evaporated fat-free milk 2tbspsugar 1½tspvanilla ¾tspcinnamon 8sliceFrench or Italian bread,(about 3 to 4 inches in diameter) 1cupReady-To-Eat Cereal Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® 2mediumbananas, sliced,(or 2 cups), sliced fresh strawberries ½cupmaple syrup Preparation In shallow dish stir together eggs, milk, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, vanilla, and ½ teaspoon of the cinnamon. Dip bread slices into egg mixture, turning to generously coat both sides. Place on 15x10x1-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1cupred onion,diced 1jalapeno pepper,seeded, diced 2garlic cloves,minced 1½tbspsmoked paprika 1tbspchili powder,plus 2 tsp 1tbspground cumin ½tspblack pepper 1tspkosher salt pinchred pepper flakes 12ozchicken breasts,boneless skinless, cooked, shredded 12ozroasted red peppers in water,(1 jar), drained, chopped 1½cupscannellini beans,canned, rinsed, drained 1½cupskidney beans,canned, rinsed, drained 3cupschicken stock,low sodium 28ozdiced tomatoes,(1 can) ½cupbarbecue sauce 11tbspreduced fat cheddar cheese,for topping cilantro,chopped for topping Preparation Heat a large pot over medium heat, then add the olive oil, onion, jalapeño, and garlic....

Ingredients 2tbspbalsamic vinegar 2tbspsoy sauce 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 1tspkosher salt 1tspground black pepper 1tspground coriander 1tspgarlic powder ½tspsmoked paprika 1½lbssirloin,or ribeye, or strip steaks Preparation In a small bowl or jar, stir together the vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, pepper, coriander, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Place the steaks in a gallon zip-top bag or a lidded container that just fits the steaks. Pour the marinade over the steaks, turning them to coat the steaks on all sides....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 4Mahi fish fillets salt and pepper 6tbspbutter 3tbspfresh lime juice 1tsphoney 1clovegarlic,minced ½tspsalt ½tsppepper 1avocado,chopped 1roma tomato,chopped ½small red onion,chopped ½cupcorn 2lime juice 2tbspcilantro,finely chopped ⅛tspdash of salt Preparation In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Salt and paper the mahi mahi and cook for 4 to 5 minutes each side until golden. Heat the butter into a small saucepan . Swirl the butter occasionally until it has turned a light brown color and is fragrant....