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Ingredients ¼cupbutter,softened ¾cupbrown sugar ¼cupmilk ¼tspvanilla extract 1¼cupflour ½cupmini chocolate chips 1cupsugar ½cupheavy cream ½tspsalt ½cupbutter 2½cupwhite chocolate chips 7ozmarshmallow fluff Preparation Cream butter and brown sugar in a bowl, until smooth. Add milk and vanilla and mix until well combined. Add flour and mini chocolate chips. Mix well. Spread mixture on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. After cookie dough has refrigerated, start fudge by lining a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper....

Ingredients 1tspcoriander seeds 5allspice berries ½cinnamon stick 2tspred pepper,crushed ½cupsoy sauce ¼cupgranulated sugar ¼cupdark brown sugar,packed 2tbspbalsamic vinegar 1tbspWorcestershire sauce ½tsp.salt 3largegarlic cloves 2tspfinely grated ginger 1tspAsian sesame oil 1;lbsirloin steak Preparation In a small skillet, toast the coriander, allspice, and cinnamon stick for about 2 minutes over moderate heat, shaking the pan frequently, until fragrant. Transfer to a plate and let cool. Transfer to a spice grinder and grind to a powder....

Ingredients 2sheetsPepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Sheets,(1 package) 1largebanana,cut into 9 pcs 9tbspapricot preserves cooking spray,Pam buttered flavor Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut each pastry sheet into 9 equal squares, making a total of 18. Place 1 tablespoon of apricot preserves in the center of each of the 9 squares. Place one slice of banana on top of the preserves. Place another pastry square on top and seal edges with a fork....

Ingredients 1lbdry black beans 1red bell pepper,small 1onion,small, quartered 2garlic cloves 3bay leaves 1tbspolive oil 1onion,large, minced ½cupparsley,chopped 1red pepper,minced 2carrots,medium, shredded 5garlic cloves,minced 1tbspred wine vinegar 2ozwhite wine 1tspcumin 1tsporegano 1chicken bullion,or vegetable bullion salt and black pepper Preparation Rinse the beans, then place them in a large pot with about 8 cups of water. Cover, then bring the beans to a boil. Remove from heat, then let the beans sit, covered for 1 hour....

Ingredients 14tbspunsalted butter ¼cupsugar 2cupsdark brown sugar,packed 2cupsflour,+2 tbsp ½tspbaking soda ¼tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 1large egg 1large egg yolk 1tbspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a skillet, melt 10 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Whisk constantly for 3 to 4 minutes until butter starts to brown. Pour into bowl, add remaining butter to same bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl whisk together sugar, ¼ cup of brown sugar, flour, baking soda, and baking powder....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 2medium red onionor 1 extra-large red onion pinchred pepper flakes dashsalt ¼cupbalsamic vinegar 8 ozbrussels sprouts½ lb 2tspolive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper 1whole wheat pizza dough 2cupslow-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese6 to 8 oz, grated ¼cupGrated Parmesan Cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F, then place a pizza stone on the middle rack. Slice the onions into thin rounds. Slice off the tough ends of the brussels sprouts, then discard them....

Ingredients ¾ cup butter 1½ cups all-purpose flour 2 tbsp white sugar ¾ cup pecans, chopped 8 oz cream cheese, (1 package) ⅓ oz whipped topping mix, (1 envelope) 21 oz cherry pie filling, (1 can) 2 cups confectioners sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the butter or margarine, flour, white sugar, and chopped pecans. Press mixture into the bottom of 1 9x13-inch baking dish and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1¾cupsall-purpose flour 2cupsgranulated sugar ¾cupcocoa powder 2tspbaking soda 1tspbaking powder 1tspsalt 2largeeggs ¼cupsour cream 6tbspapplesauce ¼cupbutter,melted 1cupbuttermilk 2tbspunsulphured molasses 2tspvanilla extract ¾cuphot water ½cupbutter 1cupdark brown sugar,packed ¼cuphalf-and-half 1pinchsalt 1tspvanilla extract 2cupspowdered sugar 2tbsphot water Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Fill two muffin tins with paper liners and butter top of the muffin tin. In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup pecans, very finely chopped 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 4 large eggs, beaten 15 oz 100% pure pumpkin, canned 1/2 cup canola oil 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Preparation Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil or coat a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan (jelly roll pan) with nonstick cooking spray and set aside....

Ingredients 1lbbaby spinach 2tbspvegetable oil 3garlic clove 2small red chiles,dried 1tspground coriander 1tspturmeric 1cupyogurt,plain, whole-milk salt Preparation Heat a large skillet. Add one-third of the baby spinach and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until wilted. Transfer the spinach to a colander. Repeat with the remaining spinach in 2 batches. Press all of the excess water out of the spinach and coarsely chop it. Heat the vegetable oil in the same skillet....

Ingredients ½lbpasta,whole grain rotini or fusilli or penne 1pintcherry tomatoes,(2 cups) 2medium yellow squash 1medium zucchini 2tbspolive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste 2tbsplemon juice 2tbspbutter,or olive oil 1ozgoat cheese,crumbled 1clovegarlic,small, pressed or minced pinchred pepper flakes 2tbspfresh basil,chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. On the baking sheet, toss the whole cherry tomatoes and sliced zucchini and squash with 2 tablespoons olive oil....

Ingredients 2lbsbeef chuck,or stewing beef 3tbspflour ½tspgarlic powder 3tbspolive oil 1onion,chopped 1cupvegetable juice 4cupsbeef broth 1tbspworcestershire sauce ½tspthyme,or 2 sprigs fresh 1tspdried rosemary,or 1 sprig fresh 3cupspotatoes,peeled and cubed 2cupscarrots,cut into 1 inch pieces 1cupcelery,stalks cut into 1 inch pieces ¾cuppeas 2tbspcornstarch 2tbspwater Preparation Combine flour, garlic powder and salt & pepper to taste. Toss beef in flour mixture. Brown the beef and onions in olive oil small batches. Add some of the broth to the pan and scrape up any brown bits....

Ingredients 3pitas 1½lbbutterflied leg of lamb 1cupolive oil,(plus 1 tbsp) 1tspsalt ½tspfresh ground black pepper 5tbsplemon juice,(from about 2 lemons) 3clovesgarlic 1lbtomatoes,(about 2 large) 1cucumber 1green bell pepper 6scallions,(including green tops) 1small red onion ½cupfresh mint,chopped ¼cupflat leaf parsley,chopped Preparation Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put the pitas in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 12 minutes until brown. Let cool....

Ingredients 3cupsall-purpose flour 1tspbaking powder 1tspsalt 1cupwater,hot ⅓cupvegetable oil Preparation Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center. Add in the water and vegetable oil, then mix together so that the water absorbs the flour. Use hands to bring the dough together. The dough should be workable but sticky to the touch (sticky dough = soft tortillas). Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface....

Ingredients 2½cupscake flour,sifted, spoon and leveled – sift before measuring 2tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda 1tspsalt ¾cupunsalted butter,(1.5sticks), softened to room temperature 1¾cupsgranulated sugar 3large whites egg,at room temperature ½cupsour cream,at room temperature 1tbsppure vanilla extract 1cupwhole milk,at room temperature 2cupsheavy cream or heavy whipping cream,cold ⅓cupconfectioners’ sugar 1tsppure vanilla extract ½tspalmond extract,optional 2cupsberries,fresh any berry or mix of berries confectioners’ sugar fresh florals,for dusting, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 1¼lbslarge broccoli,bunch, florets removed and sliced into small bite-sized pieces ⅓cupsun-dried tomatoes,roughly chopped ¼cupshallot,or red onion, chopped ¼cupfeta cheese,crumbled, or thinly sliced Kalamata olives ¼cupalmonds,sliced ¼cupolive oil 2tbsplemon juice 1tsphoney,or maple syrup, or agave nectar 1garlic clove,pressed or minced ½tspdried oregano ½tspDijon mustard ¼tspsalt,more to taste pinchred pepper flakes Preparation In a medium-sized serving bowl, toss together the broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, shallot, feta, and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt, and red pepper flakes until emulsified....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1smallwhite onionpeeled and diced 1jalapeñocored (seeds removed) and diced 4garlic clovespeeled and minced 1cupvegetable stock 4ozdiced green chiles 1tspground cumin 1½tspfine sea salt ½tspblack pepperfreshly-ground Preparation Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and jalapeño and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant....

Ingredients 1 avocado, skin removed and pitted 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup water 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup fresh parsley 10 basil leaves 1 sprig mint, small 2 green onions 2 tbsp agave 1/4 cup oil Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste Sea salt, to taste Preparation Add all the ingredients (except the oil, salt and pepper) to a food processor or blender....

Ingredients 2 lbs pork tenderloin 5 oz Monterey jack cheese, grated 5 oz sandwich ham slices 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1⁄2 tsp ground coriander 1⁄2 tsp ground black pepper 1⁄4 tsp dried oregano 1⁄4 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp ground celery seeds 2 tsp salt 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp paprika Preparation Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Add all rub ingredients together and mix well....

Ingredients 1cupwater 6tbspbutter ,diced 2tspgranulated sugar ½tspsalt 1cupbread flour 3eggs,large 2egg whites,large Chocolate sauc,store bought or homemade, or powdered sugar, for topping 1½cupwhole milk ½cupheavy cream ⅔cupgranulated sugar 2eggs,large ¼cupcornstarch 2tbspall-purpose flour ⅛tspsalt 1tspvanilla extract 1tbspbutter 2cupsheavy whipping cream 6tbsppowdered sugar Preparation Prepare pastry cream according to the directions listed. During the last hour of chilling prepare cream puffs as follows. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium saucepan bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil....