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Ingredients 1lbbreakfast sausage,casings removed, crumbled 8scallions,chopped, white\light green parts and dark green parts divided 1red bell pepper,seeded and diced, divided 8cupsspinach,fresh, packed 4large eggs 1tspkosher salt 2tspgarlic powder 2cupswhole milk nonstick cooking spray,for greasing 8cupswhite bread,day-old country 2cupscheddar cheese,shredded, divided ½cupchicken stock ½cupheavy cream Preparation Add the breakfast sausage to a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook, breaking up with a spatula until no longer pink, 7 to 8 minutes....

Ingredients 18⅕ozbrownie mix,(1 box) ⅓cupvegetable oil ¼cupwater 1egg 4ozcream cheese,room temperature ¼cupbutter,room temperature 1tspvanilla ¼cupunsweetened cocoa powder 2cupspowdered sugar 24medium strawberries,(with stem) 1cupsemisweet chocolate chips,melted Preparation Rinse berries and pat dry with paper towels. On a baking sheet or flat surface, lay out a sheet of waxed paper. In a medium bowl, melt the chocolate chips at medium heat in microwave in 30 second increments. Stir, and repeat until chocolate is melted and smooth....

Ingredients 16ozfrozen petite peas,do not thaw 6ozsmokehouse almonds ½cupgreen onions,chopped 8ozwater chestnuts,chopped ⅔cupmayonnaise 2tspyellow curry powder salt and freshly ground pepper,to taste Preparation In a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water, rinse the almonds to remove the excess salt. Spread between 2 paper towel layers and pat dry. Spread on a cutting board, and coarsely chop with a large knife. In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, curry powder, salt, and pepper until smooth....

Ingredients ½ cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp barbeque sauce 1 can piquillo peppers, 3 oz, drained 1½ tbsp lemon juice, or lime juice, freshly squeezed 1 Asiago cheese focaccia, or plain focaccia, split 3 slices smoked turkey ham, sliced thin 3 oz red onions, sliced very thin 3 cups romaine lettuce, sliced thinly Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl, blend the mayonnaise, sugar, barbeque sauce, piquillo peppers, and lime juice together....

Ingredients 4ozginger beer 1½ozGosling’s Black Seal rumdark rum lime wedges Preparation Fill a short glass with ice cubes. Add ginger beer. Slowly add dark rum pouring over an ice cube to get the layered effect. Garnish with a lime wedges and serve. Related Video

Ingredients 1lbfarfalle,(bow tie pasta) 4tbspolive oil,divided 1egg 2tbspwater 1cupItalian seasoned bread crumbs 1lbchicken breast,halves, skinless, boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces 1garlic clove,minced 1onion,chopped ½green bell pepper,chopped ½red bell pepper,chopped ½yellow bell pepper,chopped ½cupfresh mushrooms,chopped 1cupGreek salad dressing 2cupsgrape tomatoes ½cupparmesan cheese,grated Preparation Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and stir in the pasta. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 2cupsbourbon 1wholestar anise 2wholecinnamon sticks 12wholecloves 1vanilla bean,split lengthwise 2tspmaple syrup 1tspwater 4dashesAngostura Aromatic Bitters 2ozinfused-bourbon ice orange peel Preparation Place bourbon and spices in a glass jar with a lid. Allow infusing for 24 hours, shaking occasionally. Strain the bourbon into a clean jar. Add the maple syrup, water, and bitters to the bottom of an old-fashioned glass. Add the ice and the bourbon, and stir for about 30 seconds....

Ingredients 1turkey’s gibletsincluding neck, liver, gizard, and heart ½ onionchopped 2stalkscelerychopped 4cupsturkey drippingsor stock, broth, or combination 3tbspherbsfresh, chopped Saltto taste Pepperto taste 4tbspbutter 4tbspflour 1cupcold wateror cold broth Preparation Rinse giblets and in a saucepan combine with onions, celery, and turkey broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 1 hour. Strain and save the broth. Remove any meat from the neck if desired and discard the bones, celery, and onions....

Ingredients 1½lbschicken breasts,boneless skinless 3tbspolive oil 3tbspfresh lemon juice 2clovesgarlic,minced 1½tsporegano,dried ½tspthyme,dried ½tspbasil,dried ½tsphoney,optional salt and freshly ground black pepper 1cupdry quinoa 1largeroma tomato,cored and diced 1avocado,cored and diced, optional ⅓english cucumber,diced ⅔cupfeta cheese,crumbled, optional ⅓cupkalamata olives,sliced, optional 1cuptzatziki sauce,homemade or store bought Preparation Pound thicker parts of chicken breasts to even out their thickness. Transfer to a gallon size resealable bag. In a small mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, basil, honey and season with salt and pepper to taste....

Ingredients 2nectarines 1tsphoney 2tspbrown sugar 4tbspnutella 4scoopsvanilla ice cream ¼cuppecans,chopped whipped topping,optional 4maraschino cherries,optional Preparation Preheat the grill to medium heat. Halve and pit the nectarines and, using a pastry brush, brush each cut side with about 1⁄4 teaspoon of honey. Rub about 1⁄2 teaspoon of brown sugar into each side of the fruit. Place the nectarines on the grill cut side down. Cover the grill and cook for about 5 minutes until the nectarines have grill marks....

Ingredients 2cupsboiling water,or hot tea 1tbsphoney 3ozdark rum,or whiskey or bourbon 2tsplemon juice 2cinnamon sticks 2cloves 2lemon slices Preparation Add cinnamon sticks and cloves to two mugs. Pour boiling water and let steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in honey, rum, and lemon juice. Add lemon slices and serve. Related Video

Ingredients 2tbsppaprikasmoked 1tbsplight brown sugar 2tspgarlic powder 1tspfreshly-ground black pepper 1tspground mustard 1tspkosher salt 4lbboneless pork roastcut into 2-inch cubes 1tbspolive oil 2cupsBBQ saucehomemade or store-bought, divided 1cupchicken stockor water Preparation Whisk together the smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, mustard, and salt in a large bowl until evenly combined. Add the pork, then gently toss with the spice blend until it is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight....

Ingredients 3½cupschicken stock 8ozpancetta,diced ½small onion,minced 3garlic cloves,minced 1½cupsarborio rice,uncooked ½cupwhite wine ½cupParmesan cheese,shredded, plus more for sprinkling 2tbspsalted butter 4large egg yolks salt,to taste fresh parsley,minced, for garnish Preparation In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the chicken stock to a simmer. Set an Instant Pot to Saute, then add the diced pancetta. Cook the pancetta, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until the fat has rendered and it begins to crisp....

Ingredients 2ozdark rum ½ozdry vermouth ½ozsweet vermouth Preparation Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with cracked ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Serve and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients ⅔cupgranulated sugar 1½tbspcornstarch ⅛tspsalt 2½tsporange zest,grated ⅔cupfresh orange juice 2tbspfresh lemon juice 4large egg yolks,reserve whites for meringue 1large egg 4tbspunsalted butter,diced into 1-inch pieces 1⅓cupsgranulated sugar 1tbspbaking powder ¾tspsalt 2½cupscake flour ½cupcanola oil 5large eggs,yolks and whites separated 2tbsporange zest ¾cupfresh orange juice 1tspvanilla extract ½tspcream of tartar 6egg whites 1½cupsgranulated sugar ¼tspcream of tartar Preparation In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in orange zest, orange juice, and lemon juice....

Ingredients kalegreen or red sea salt 1pcavocado 6pcscarrots 2tspsesame seeds preferably black sesame seeds ¼cuptahini 1tbspwhite miso 1 ½tbsprice vinegar ½tsptoasted sesame oil red pepper flakes chopped cilantro ⅓cupwater tamari or soy sauceoptional Preparation Pull the kale leaves off from the tough stem and discard the stems. Use a chef’s knife or your hands to chop or tear the kale into small, bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle sea salt over the kale and massage the leaves for a couple of minutes....

Ingredients 2cupsfrozen strawberries ½cuptequila ¼cupfresh lime juice ¼cupagave nectar or honey extra ice,if needed 1cupfrozen blueberries ½cuptequila ¼cupfresh lime juice ¼cupagave nectar or honey extra ice,if needed ½cupcoconut milk ½cupSilver Tequila ¼cupfresh lime juice ¼cupagave nectar or honey extra ice,if needed fresh lime wedge,salt or sugar, to rim the glasses, optional Preparation For each of the margarita recipes, add the five ingredients to a blender and pulse until completely smooth. If the mixture is too thin, add extra ice until it is the consistency of a thick slushy....

Ingredients 2½cupscake flour ⅓cupunsweetened cocoa powder 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 1cupunsalted butter,softened 2cupssugar 4largeeggs 1cupsour cream ½cupbuttermilk 1ozred food color 1tbspvanilla extract Cream Cheese Frosting,Recipe in notes below. Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sift the flour, cocoa powder and baking soda into a large bowl and add the salt to it. In a stand mixer, whisk together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add in the eggs one at a time....

Ingredients ¼cupbutter 1red onion,chopped 4green onions,chopped 2stalkscelery,chopped 3cupscornbread,crumbled 3cupssoft bread cubes ½cupparsley,chopped 2eggs,beaten 1pintoysters,shucked, drained with liquid reserved salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter one 4-quart casserole dish. Chop the oysters. Saute red onion, green onion, celery, and oysters in 2 tablespoons of the butter until soft. In a large bowl, combine cooked onion and oyster mixture with cornbread, bread cubes, parsley, eggs, and ½ cup reserved oyster liquid....

Ingredients 2 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp water 5 cups fresh strawberries 1 ¼ cup sugar ½ tsp lemon juice ¾ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg white 1 recipe pastry for a 9 in double pie crust 1 tsp water 1 tbsp turbinado sugar Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water. Stir in the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and vanilla....