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Ingredients 8eggs ½cupmilk 2garlic cloves ¾cupParmesan cheese 1tbspextra-virgin olive oil ¾lbbutternut squash ¾cupyellow onionchopped ¾tspsea saltdivided 1tspblack pepperfreshly ground 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil 1cupfresh sage leaves Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic, salt, and pepper. Then whisk in about half of the cheese. In a 10-inch, well-seasoned cast-iron skillet or oven-safe sauté pan, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat....

Ingredients ½cupbalsamic vinegar,plus 1 tbsp, divided 1tbsphoney,plus 1 tsp, divided 4small chicken breasts,(24 oz) boneless skinless 1¼tspkosher salt,divided ½tspblack pepper,ground, divided 2tbspolive oil,extra virgin, divided 1small red onion,(1 cup) diced 4clovesgarlic,(4 tsp) minced 4cupstomatoes,halved cherry or grape tomatoes (2 pints) or ½” diced peak season plum or other garden tomatoes, sliced ¼tspthyme,dried 4ozpart skim mozzarella pearls,scant 1 cup or 4 block style part skim mozzarella cheese cut into bite sized cubes...

Ingredients 2cupsalmond milk,plus more for serving 1cupdry quinoa ½tspground cinnamon ¼tspground ginger 1pinchcloves 1pinchcardamom 1pinchsalt 2tbsphoney,or to taste ¼tspvanilla extract,optional Preparation In a medium saucepan, bring almond milk, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom, and salt to a boil. Stir in quinoa and reduce heat to a low. Cover with lid and allow to simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes until almond milk has been absorbed and quinoa is tender. Stir in honey and vanilla....

Ingredients 8lasagne noodles 2cupschicken,(cooked and shredded) 2cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded ¼cupbutter 2cupsheavy whipping cream 4ozcream cheese ½tspgarlic,minced 1tspgarlic powder 1tspItalian seasoning ¼tspsalt ¼tsppepper 1cupparmesan cheese,grated Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 9×13 inch pan with cooking spray and set aside. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse the noodles with cold water and lay them on a paper towel to remove excess water....

Ingredients 1 bag chocolate chips, melted 1/2 bag marshmallows, mini colored 1 bag walnut pieces, small bag powdered sugar Preparation Mix together melted chocolate, marshmallows and walnuts. Take a piece of wax paper and sprinkle it liberally with powdered sugar put one third of mixture on top of sugar and shape into a roll fold the wax paper around the roll making sure powdered sugar is in between mixture and paper all over....

Ingredients 1 container vanilla ice cream 1 1/2 cup caramel, melted 2 cup chocolate, melted Preparation Flatten vanilla ice cream into a large cooking tray. Place tray into the freezer and allow ice cream to harden. Usually about 4 hours. When hardened, cut ice cream into small rectangles. Insert a popsicle stick into each rectangle. Refreeze popsicle for another 2 hours. Remove from freezer and begin the dip process. First dip into caramel....

Ingredients 1¼cupsyellow onion,finely chopped 1cupcarrot,small diced 1cupcelery,small diced 1tbspolive oil 3clovesgarlic,minced 14½ozlow sodium chicken broth,(2 cans) ½tspdried rosemary,(or 1½ tsp minced fresh) ½tspdried thyme,(or 1½ tsp minced fresh) ⅛tspnutmeg salt and freshly ground black pepper 1lbschicken breast,boneless skinless, pounded evenly to nearly ½-inch thickness, (or 2½ cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken) 16ozpotato gnocchi,or homemade gnocchi 5tbspbutter 6tbspall purpose flour 2cupsmilk ⅓cupheavy cream 2cupsfresh spinach,packed, roughly chopped romano cheese,or parmesan cheese, shredded for serving, optional...

Ingredients 4boneless skinless chicken breasts 1tspItalian seasoning salt and pepper 2tbspolive oil,divided 2clovesgarlic,minced ½red bell pepper ½yellow pepper 8ozmushrooms,sliced 15oztomatoes,crushed ¼cupheavy cream ½cupchicken broth 1tbspitalian seasoning ½cupfresh basil,chopped salt and pepper,to taste parmesan cheese,freshly grated, for garnish Preparation Season the chicken with Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. In a large skillet add 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat to medium high. Cook the chicken about 3 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165 degrees F and brown on each side....

Ingredients ¼cupextra-virgin olive oil,plus 1 tbsp 1cupchickpeas,uncooked, dried, rinsed, picked over and soaked for at least 4 hours to 24 hours in the refrigerator ½cupred onion,(about ½ small red onion), roughly chopped ½cupfresh parsley,mostly leaves but small stems are ok ½cupfresh cilantro,mostly leaves but small stems are ok 4cloves garlic,quartered 1tspfine sea salt ½tspfreshly ground black pepper,(about 25 twists) ½tspground cumin ¼tspground cinnamon Preparation With an oven rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F....

Ingredients 2chicken breasts,sliced in half, (or 4 thin chicken breasts) 8tbspbutter,divided ½cupItalian bread crumbs ½cupparmesan,plus 1 tbsp, grated and divided 1tspgarlic powder ¼cupflour 1bunchasparagus,sliced into thirds 2clovesgarlic,minced Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and flour. Dip the chicken in the butter and then coat in the bread crumb mixture and place in skillet....

Ingredients 12tbspunsalted butter,(1½ sticks) ⅔cupgranulated sugar ⅔cuplight brown sugar,packed 2largeeggs 1tbsppure vanilla extract 1cupbuttermilk ½cupsour cream 3tbspbrewed coffee 1¾cupsall-purpose flour 1cupdark chocolate cocoa powder,or regular cocoa powder 1½tspbaking soda ½tspkosher salt sea salt,optional, for sprinkling on top chocolate chip cookie dough,see recipe on recipe notes Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cupcake pans with paper liners. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and 2 sugars on high speed for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1cupapple cider vinegar 12ozdark beer 3celery ribschopped 3carrotschopped 3red bell pepperschopped 1headgarlicpeeled 1onionchopped 6lbsvenison ribs 2tbspcajun seasoning salt and pepperto taste Preparation Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Pour vinegar and beer into a large roasting pan. Add the celery, carrots, peppers, garlic, and onion. Rub the venison ribs with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Place ribs in roasting pan and cover with a tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil....

Ingredients 12cherry tomatoes 12minifresh mozzarella balls 4black olives Preparation With a sharp paring knife, cut an oval ‘rugby ball’ shape into each cherry tomato and scoop out the flesh. The cherry tomato should resemble an eye socket. Place a mozzarella ball (eyeball) in each of the cherry tomatoes (eye socket). Slice the olives so that each yields 4 ‘o’-shaped pieces; place 1 slice onto each mozzarella eyeball to form the ‘pupil....

Ingredients 3 cups plain flour 2 cups sugar 6 tbsp. cocoa powder 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. vinegar 2 tsp. vanilla 3/4 cup applesauce 2 cups cold water Preparation Mix the dry ingredients. Make 3 holes and pour vinegar into 1st, vanilla in 2nd, and applesauce in 3rd. Pour water over all ingredients. Stir up. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes in a 9x13 pan....

Ingredients 1pkgactive dry yeast,(2 and ¼ teaspoon) such as Red Star Platinum ¼cupwarm water 1¼cupswarm 2% milk,or whole milk ⅓cupunsalted butter,melted ¼cupgranulated sugar 2large eggs 1tspsalt 5cupsall-purpose flour,spoon & leveled ½cupunsalted butter,(1 stick) 1cuppacked dark brown sugar 3tbspheavy cream,no substitutions ½cupunsalted butter,(1 stick) melted 1cupgranulated sugar 1tbspground cinnamon ¾cuppecans,chopped, optional Preparation In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir it around a bit and let it sit for about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 3cupsraw almonds ¼tspsalt ¼ground cinnamon,optional ½tspvanilla extract,optional 2tbspmaple syrup,or honey, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the almonds across a large, rimmed baking sheet and toast the almonds for 10 minutes, stirring halfway. Let the almonds cool until they’re just warm, about 10 minutes. Transfer the almonds to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides as necessary....

Ingredients 28oztomatoes,(1 can), diced, drained 2tbsptomato paste 2tbspfresh ginger,grated 1tbspcurry powder ½tspkosher salt ground black pepper 1small head cauliflower,cored, cut into florets 1½lbschicken thighs,skinless boneless, cut into halves 1onion,finely chopped ¼cupraisins ½cupfresh cilantro,chopped for garnish Preparation Stir the tomatoes, tomato paste, ginger, curry powder, kosher salt, and black pepper together in a slow cooker crock until smooth. Add the cauliflower, chicken, onion, and raisins, then stir. Cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours until the chicken is cooked through....

Ingredients 7½lbssmoked ham,bone in 1lemon,thinly sliced 1large white onion 3cupschicken stock,or low sodium broth ¾cuplemon lime marmalade ¼cuppickled peppers,seeded, coarsely chopped, such as Hot Peppadew, or Italian cherry peppers or jalapenos ¼cupgrainy mustard 3tbspfresh lemon juice 2tbspbourbon 2tbspcornstarch,dissolved in 3 tbsp water Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Using a sharp knife, remove the rind from the ham, leaving a layer of fat all around that is at least ¼-inch thick....

Ingredients 1lbgreen beansends trimmed, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces 3tbspbutterdiced into 1 pieces 1 ½tspminced garlic ½cupwalnutstoasted and chopped ⅓cupdried cranberries 2tsplemon juice salt ⅓cupcrumbled feta 2tsplemon zest Preparation Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add green beans and boil 3 to 5 minutes until tender crisp. Drain then immediately rinse under cold water. Drain well. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute....

Ingredients 2avocados,cut into cubes 20cherry tomatoes,halved 1mango,cubed 2cupsmixed salad greens 2cupsromaine lettuce,bite-size pieces ½red onion,chopped 3green onions,chopped 4limes,juiced 2tbspolive oil 1tbspwhite sugar ¼tspred pepper,ground ¼tspcumin,ground ¼tspsalt ¼tspblack pepper,ground Preparation Combine avocados, tomatoes, mango, mixed greens, romaine lettuce, red onion, and green onions in a bowl. Toss salad until evenly mixed. Combine lime juice, olive oil, sugar, red pepper, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl. Whisk dressing until blended....