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Ingredients 2½cupscoarsely grated zucchini,about 3 medium zucchini 1tspsalt,divided 1largeegg 1largeegg yolk 1½tspZest of lemon 1clovegarlic,minced ½cupall-purpose flour,plus more as needed ½cupfeta cheese,crumbled 1cupfresh parsley,chopped ½cupgreen onions,chopped 1½tbspfresh dill,chopped 6tbspolive oil 6tbspcorn oil 1cupplain yogurt 1clovegarlic,minced 2tspfresh dill,chopped 2tspfresh lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl. Cover and allow to rest in the refrigerator while preparing patties. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon of salt over zucchini, toss and let rest 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 1tbspunsalted butter ¼cuponion,finely chopped ¼cupfresh parsley,chopped 1lbfresh zucchini,cut into 3 by ½-inch sticks 1tspdried thyme,(or 1 tbsp) fresh thyme, chopped salt black pepper,freshly ground Preparation In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter on medium heat. Add the onion and parsley, sprinkle with salt, and cook until soft, but not browned. Add the zucchini sticks and thyme to the onions. Sprinkle with a little more salt and some black pepper....

Ingredients ¾cupsesame ginger dressingor to taste, or homemade peanut butter dressing 4cupsnapa cabbageshredded 2cupsgreen cabbageor coleslaw mix, finely chopped 1bell pepperred, sliced ½english cucumbersliced 1carrotlarge, julienned 3cupschickencooked, shredded 3onionssliced ¼cupcilantrochopped ¼cupslivered almondstoasted 1cupcrispy wonton stripsor chow mein noodles 2tspsesame seeds Preparation Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl. Add dressing and toss well. Sprinkle with toppings and serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 9ozlump crab meat,picked free of shells ½cupRitz crackers,about 13 reduced fat, crushed 1whole egg,plus 1 egg white, beaten 2scallions,finely chopped 2tbspred bell pepper,finely chopped 1tbspmayonnaise,low fat 2tbspcilantro,fresh or parsley ½lime,juiced salt and pepper,to taste cooking spray 1tbsppeppers,roasted, jarred ¼cuplight mayonnaise 1tspchipotle chilies,minced canned in adobo sauce 1tsplime juice,fresh Preparation In a small blender, puree mayonnaise, lime juice, roasted pepper and chipotle pepper. In a large bowl, combine crushed crackers, eggs, scallions, pepper, mayo, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 16Hawaiian bread rolls ¼cupmayonnaise 9slicesswiss cheese 6ozroast pork 9slicesham 16dill pickles 2tbspbrown mustard ¼cupmelted butter 2tspdijon mustard 2tspwhole grain mustard Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the rolls through the middle to make them into buns but cut through it in one sheet without pulling them apart. Spread the mayonnaise on the bottom layer of the bread and put the bread into an 8×8-inch metal square pan....

Ingredients 4cupscherry tomatoes 1lbbeefsteak tomatoes 1largelarge red onion 1tbspkosher salt 3large lemons ½cupwhite tequila ½cupvodka,plain or citron or pepper-flavored ¼cupcider vinegar 1tbspworcestershire sauce 1tbspfreshly ground black pepper 2tspsugar 1½tspTabasco sauce margarita dipping salt,for serving Preparation With a wooden or metal skewer, puncture each cherry tomato with 5 to 10 holes; place in a nonreactive bowl By hand, or in a food processor with knife blade attached, finely chop beefsteak tomatoes; transfer to a medium bowl....

Ingredients 1 pie crust, deep-dish, pre-made ½ lb bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled ½ lb blue cheese, crumbled 3 large eggs, beaten 1 cup half and half ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 8 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained Preparation Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Par-bake the pie crust by placing it in the oven for about 5 minutes until just lightly browned....

Ingredients 5cupscherries,halved pitted ½cupgranulated sugar 3tbspcornstarch 3tbspbourbon ½tsppure vanilla extract ½cupbrown sugar,packed light or dark 6tbspall-purpose flour ½tspground cinnamon 6tbspunsalted butter,very cold and cubed ⅔cupold-fashioned whole rolled oats almonds,handful of slivered/chopped/sliced, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-inch round or square baking dish. Mix all of the filling ingredients together in a large bowl, then spread into the baking dish. Whisk the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl....

Ingredients 8ozpasta,spaghetti or fettuccine ½cupbutter,salted, sliced into pieces 3ozMizithra cheese,finely grated, or to taste fresh cracked pepper,optional, to garnish parsley,optional, to garnish Preparation Cook the pasta according to the directions listed on the package. You may opt to start with very hot tap water to boil the pasta, as this will cut the time waiting for the water. Meanwhile, place the butter in a light-colored, small saucepan over medium heat. Cook the butter, swirling the pan occasionally until it has browned....

Ingredients 2cupsall-purpose flour ½tspkosher salt 1tspbaker’s ammonia 1cupunsalted butter,high-quality, cubed, and softened ½cupsugar 2tspvanilla extract chocolate chips, whole almonds, or raisins,additional topping Preparation Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baker’s ammonia. In a separate medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer on low speed until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 36oreos 16ozcandy coating,or chocolate melting wafers 1cupsprinkles Preparation Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a sauce pan over Low heat melt the candy coating making sure to stir constantly. Remove from heat. Use a fork to dip each Oreo in the chocolate. Cover completely then gently tap the fork against the side of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate. Place the chocolate covered Oreo on a piece of parchment paper and top with the holiday sprinkles....

Ingredients 1cupdry farro 3cupsvegetable stock(or chicken stock) 1bay leaf 1canwhite beans,(15 oz) rinsed and drained 2½ozGruyere cheeseshredded (about ½ cup) 3tbspParmesan Cheesegrated 4tspextra-virgin olive oil 8 ozbaby bella mushroomsdiced into ½-inch pieces 1 shallotmedium, thinly sliced 3clovesgarlicminced 1 bunchkale small, leaves chopped ½tspsalt ½tspblack pepperfreshly ground 2tbspflat-leaf parsleyfinely chopped Preparation In a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat, bring the farro, stock, and bay leaf to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the grains are tender but still chewy, about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 32 oz bag frozen hash brown potatoes 1 lb ham, cubed 1 onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 12 eggs 1 cup milk 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper, more or less to taste Preparation Place a layer of frozen potatoes on the bottom of the slow cooker, followed by a layer of bacon then onions, green pepper and cheese. Repeat the layering process two or three more times, ending with a layer of cheese....

Ingredients 6ozskinless salmon 2tbspfreshly squeezed lemon juice,divided 1tbspolive oil 1tbspgarlic,minced 2tbspdry white wine,optional salt,to season cracked black pepper,to season ¼cupunsalted butter 2tspminced garlic 2tbspdry white wine,can substitute with 1 tsp dijon mustard ½cupcream,heavy, whipping or thickened 2tbspfreshly squeezed lemon juice 1tbspfresh chopped parsley,divided Preparation Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking dish. Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and wine together in a small bowl....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil,divided use 1cupbell peppers,thinly sliced, a mix of red, yellow and green ½cupred onions,thinly sliced 2tspgarlic,minced 1lbchicken tenderloins,boneless skinless ½cupflour salt and pepper,to taste 10ozdry angel hair pasta 2tbspparsley,chopped 4tbspbutter 2tbspflour ½cupwhite wine 1cupchicken broth ¼cupheavy cream 2tsplemon juice ¼cupparmesan cheese,grated salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Place 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium high heat....

Ingredients 2 kiwis, peeled and diced 2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and diced 8 oz raspberries 1 lb strawberries 2 tbsp white sugar 2 tbsp brown sugar 3 tbsp fruit preserves, any flavor 10 flour tortillas, 10-inch butter-flavored cooking spray 2 cups cinnamon sugar Preparation In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the kiwis, Golden Delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar, and fruit preserves. Cover and chill the bowl in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes....

Ingredients 12ozbottle guinness extra stout ¾cupunsalted butter 8ozbars semi sweet chocolate,coarsely chopped 1¼cupsgranulated sugar 3large eggs 1tsppure vanilla extract 1cupall purpose flour,spoon & leveled ½tspsalt ½tspespresso powder,optional ½cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 2cupsconfectioner’s sugar 3tbspreduced guinness 1tspespresso powder ½tsppure vanilla extract ¼tspsalt Preparation In a small saucepan, bring the Guinness to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce to medium heat and allow to simmer until reduced down to ⅔ cup, for about 20 to 22 minutes....

Ingredients 2¼cupsall-purpose flour 1½cupssugar 1tbspbaking powder 1cupsour cream ¼cupVegetable Oil ½cupunsalted butter ,softened 1tbspvanilla 2eggs,large 2egg yolks,large 1cupbrown sugar ,packed ⅓cuppecans,chopped 2tspCinnamon 2cupspowdered sugar 3tbspwhole milk 2tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×9-inch baking pan with baking spray. In your stand mixer, mix the softened butter, sour cream, vegetable oil, vanilla and eggs until fully combined and lightened then add in the flour, sugar and baking powder on low speed....

Ingredients 1partGreen Chartreuse® 1partsambuca 1partscotch 3partsTabasco® sauce 1parttequila Preparation Pour ingredients into glass neat. (Do not chill). Related Video

Ingredients 1½cupsall-purpose flour,spoon & leveled 2tspbaking powder ½tspsalt ½cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 1cupgranulated sugar 2large eggs,at room temperature 1½tsppure vanilla extract ½cupmilk 2medium lemons,(zest + fresh juice) 1cupblackberries,(fresh), divided 8ozcream cheese,softened to room temperature ¼cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 3cupsconfectioners’ sugar 1tsppure vanilla extract ⅛tspsalt Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside....