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Ingredients 1vanilla cake,classic 4cupsvegetable oil 3cupsdry pancake mix 2cupswhole milk ½cupwater 1tspvanilla extract 1cupall-purpose flour ½cuppowdered sugar,for dusting fresh strawberry,for serving Preparation Slice the cake into 10 to 12 slices. Wrap each slice in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours up to overnight. Add the canola oil in a heavy-bottomed pot and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine the pancake mix, milk, water, and vanilla....

Ingredients 1medium eggplant,cut in ½-inch cubes 4garlic cloves,smashed, chopped 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 28ozplum tomatoes,including the juice salt and fresh ground pepper basil,or parsley, chopped, for garnish Preparation Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large deep skillet. When hot, sauté the garlic in olive oil. Add the eggplant, then cook for about 3 minutes until it begins to soften. Coarsely chop the tomatoes, then add them to the skillet along with the juices....

Ingredients 1 lb boneless beef , for stew, cut into ½-inch pieces 1 lb pork meat , for stew, cut into ½-inch pieces 2 cups onion, chopped ½ cup Italian Dressing 16 oz salsa, ½ oz beef broth, 1 tbsp chili powder 15 oz black beans, drained, rinsed 4 cups hot cooked white Rice Preparation Brown meat with onions in dressing in Dutch Oven on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Add salsa, broth and chili powder; stir....

Ingredients ½lbshiitake mushrooms ¾lbsmall eggplant ¾lbzucchini 4slicepeasant bread ½lbhaloumi cheese,or queso blanco olive oil ½cupProvencal Anchovy Sauce salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Light a grill. Brush the shiitakes, eggplant, zucchini, bread, and cheese with olive oil. Grill the shiitakes, eggplant, and zucchini for 8 to 10 minutes over moderately high fire, turning occasionally until tender and charred in spots. Transfer to a platter Grill the bread for 3 to 4 minutes until toasted....

Ingredients 2lbsflank steak(or sirloin) cut into bite-sized pieces 3bell pepperslarge, cored and cut into bite-sized pieces 1red onionlarge, peeled and sliced into bite-sized pieces salt black pepperfreshly cracked toasted sesame seeds ½cupsoy sauce ¼cuprice wine vinegar 3tbsphoney 1tbsptoasted sesame oil 4clovesgarlicpeeled and minced (or pressed) Metal or Wooden Skewers Preparation Whisk all the sauce ingredients together until combined. Set aside half of the sauce to be used as a dipping sauce, and half to be used as a marinade....

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Ingredients ½cupwhole milk 1¾cupswhite sugar ¼cupunsweetened cocoa powder ½cupunsalted butter ¾cupsmooth peanut butter,smooth 3cupsquick cooking oats 2tspvanilla extract Preparation Whisk together the milk, sugar and cocoa powder in a large dutch oven until fully combined then add in the butter and bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute to the second then turn off the heat, whisk in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth then add in the oats until full mixed....

Ingredients 5chicken thighsbone in and optional skin on salt and freshly ground black pepper 1tspgarlic powder 1tbspolive oil 1large onionchopped 6ozshort cut baconor smoked ham, trimmed of all fat, chopped 3garlic clovesminced 2tspsweet paprika ½tspsaffron threadscrushed or ¾ tsp imitation saffron powder 2ripened tomatoesvine, diced or 1 small can diced tomatoes with juice 1cupfire roasted peppers in garlicjarred, Piquillo, cut into strips 1½cupschicken broth ½cupdry white wine 1½cupslong-grain white riceuncooked...

Ingredients 16ozlinguine pasta,(1 pkg), cooked and kept warm 10ozBumble Bee® solid white albacore tuna in water,(2 cans), undrained 6ozfrozen peas,(1 pkg) 8ozfresh peas,rinsed 1medium onion,diced 1tbspgarlic,minced ½cupjulienne cut sun tomatoes with herbs,dried, drained, oil reserved 2cupsvegetable broth salt and black pepper,to taste 1pinchred pepper flakes,crushed, to taste 1tbspfresh parsley,chopped ¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese,for topping Preparation Place the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add in onions and garlic....

Ingredients 1¾cupsall-purpose flour,spooned and leveled 1tspbaking powder 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 1½tspground cinnamon 1tsppumpkin pie spice ⅔cupdark brown sugar,packed 2large eggs 1cuppure pumpkin puree ½cupvegetable oil ⅓cupmilk 1tsppure vanilla extract ½cupmini chocolate chips 2¾cupsconfectioners’ sugar ⅔cupunsweetened cocoa powder 6tbspunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 6tbspheavy cream 1tsppure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two 12-count muffin pans with non-stick spray or line with cupcake liners. Set aside....

Ingredients 1 box Ritz crackers 1 pkg almond bark 1 jar peanut butter, creamy Preparation Melt almond bark in double boiler or in the microwave. In the meantime make “sandwiches” with two crackers and a dab of peanut butter. When almond bark is melted remove from heat. Using tongs to dunk each cracker sandwich in the almond bark to coat completely. Lay on wax paper to set. Related Video

Ingredients 4lbsred potatoes,cleaned and rinsed, peeled or unpeeled, cut into 1½ inch pieces ½cupwater 1tspsalt,or to taste ½tsppepper,or to taste 1½tbspgarlic,(4 cloves), minced ¼cupbutter,melted ⅔cupsour cream ½cupcream,warmed in the microwave ½cupmilk,warmed in the microwave, or as desired chives and butter,minced, for serving, optional Preparation Spray a 6 to 7-quart slow cooker with non-stick spray. Place potatoes in the slow cooker then pour water evenly over top. Toss with salt and pepper then add garlic and pour butter evenly over potatoes and garlic....

Ingredients 1cupsugar,divided 4large egg whites,room temperature 1pinchkosher salt ½tspvanilla extract 2cupsstrawberry,hulled and thinly sliced, plus 2 hulled and quartered, divided 1½tsplemon juice 2cupswhipped cream,lightly sweetened 1cuppound cake,cubed Preparation Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread ¾ cup of sugar on the baking sheet, then bake for 7 minutes to warm. Remove the sugar from the oven and leave the oven on. In a large clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric hand mixer on low speed until foamy, then add the salt....

Ingredients 1large Italian bread loaf,crusty 1tbspolive oil 4large shallots,chopped 2garlic cloves,minced salt,to taste 1pinchground black pepper,or to taste 8ozricotta cheese,(1 container) 4ozmozzarella cheese,shredded 4ozparmesan cheese,shredded, plus 1 tbsp 4ozromano cheese,shredded 1cupfresh basil leaves,torn ½cupfresh parsley,chopped 6ozburgundy olives,(1 can), drained 1cupkalamata olives,drained, pitted ½cuplarge green olives,garlic stuffed, drained 14ozartichoke hearts,(2 cans), water packed, drained, cut into eighths 1red pepper,drained, cut into thin strips, roasted 1tbspolive oil,or as needed Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 1½ lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into strips 2 tbsp fish sauce 2 tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp white sesame seeds, roasted 1 tsp black sesame seeds, roasted 1 tsp sesame oil vegetable oil, for frying, about 5 to 8 cups ¾ cup all-purpose flour ⅔ cup beer, of your choice, very cold ½ cup cornstarch ¾ cup soy sauce, preferably light ¾ cup honey...

Ingredients 1medium zucchini,ends trimmed off ½lemon ½tbspolive oil kosher salt,to taste fresh black pepper,to taste 2ozavocado,(½ medium haas), diced ⅓cupedamame,shelled, cooked 1basil leaf,minced 1tspchive,minced Preparation Use a spiralizer or a mandolin fitted with a julienne blade and cut the zucchini into thin spaghetti-like strands. Trim the strands into bite-size lengths, about 8 inches long, and place them in a large work bowl. Drizzle the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and toss....

Ingredients 1lbsalmon,skinless and boneless, one piece or multiple pieces 2clovesgarlic,finely sliced 4tbspunsalted butter 1tbspolive oil 3tbsplemon juice salt and pepper ½lbsfettuccine,or other pasta of choice, cooked per packet directions ¼cupdill and parsley,finely chopped, combination, or just one of them More lemon salt and pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 390 degrees F. Place salmon in a small baking dish. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Top with butter and garlic, drizzle over lemon and olive oil....

Ingredients 4½tbspvegetable oil,divided 2clovesgarlic,minced 1tbspginger,(from a 1-inch piece of ginger) minced 5cupsnapa cabbage,thinly sliced, or green cabbage 1large carrot,(about 1⅓ cups), grated ¾cuppeas,frozen, thawed 2scallions,thinly sliced ¾tspsalt ½tspsesame oil,toasted 1large egg 50wonton wrappers,square 5ozcream cheese 3tbspsoy sauce 4tbsprice vinegar ¾tspsesame oil,toasted Preparation Heat 1½ tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant....

Ingredients 8 lb pork loin roast Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced or 1/8 tsp. instant minced garlic 2 tbsp oil , or shortening 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp thyme leaf, crushed 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp mustard, prepared 1 lemon, thinly sliced 1 dash tabasco sauce Preparation Sauté onion and garlic in oil in a frypan until tender....

Ingredients 1⅓cupfresh blueberries,or frozen (do not thaw) 2cupsflour,plus 1 tbsp 2tbspsugar 1½tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 1½cupsbuttermilk 2eggs,separated ⅓cupbutter,melted ¼tspalmond extract,or 1 tsp vanilla extract Preparation Preheat the waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions. Toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour and set aside. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, egg yolks, butter, and extract....