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Ingredients ½cupwarm water ½tsphoney ½pkgdry active yeast 1¼cupsall purpose flour ½tbspextra virgin olive oil ½tspsalt 1chicken breast,cooked and shredded 2tbspbutter ¼cupbuffalo sauce ½cupblue cheese crumbles 1tbspbutter 2tspgarlic,minced Preparation In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup water with the honey and dry yeast. Let sit for about 3 minutes until the yeast starts to bubble. In a bigger bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the oil, the yeast mixture, and the remaining water....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1½lbsmild Italian sausage 1onion 2clovesgarlic 1tsppaprika 2tbsptomato paste ½cupbottled clam juice ½cupdry white wine 2bay leaves pinchdried red-pepper flakes 16littleneck clams 3tbspflat-leaf parsley,chopped salt 1tspfresh-ground black pepper Preparation In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Add the sausage; cook for about 10 minutes, turning, until browned. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat. Reduce the heat to moderately low. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent....

Ingredients cooking spray 5eggs 2tbspheavy whipping cream 1tspsalt ½tspground black pepper 1cupswiss cheese,shredded 4ozblack forest ham,chopped ¼cupgreen onions,finely chopped Preparation Spray or lightly grease a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Beat the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour the eggs into the heated skillet, swirling the skillet to coat the bottom. Cover and let cook for about 5 minutes until the eggs are firm....

Ingredients ¼cupred bean,dried 4cupswater ¼cupsugar ⅔cupwater,hot ½cuplight brown sugar 2cupsglutinous rice flour,add more for dusting ½cupsesame seed 7cupsvegetable oil Preparation Combine the red beans with 1 cup of water in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, then soak overnight. Drain the red beans, then transfer to a small saucepan with the remaining 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover and cook for 1 hour, until soft enough to mash with a fork....

Ingredients 16ozelbow macaroni 3cupswhole milk ½ cupbutter ½ cuponionminced 4clovesgarlicminced 3chipotle chilifinely chopped 6tbspall-purpose flour 1tsppaprika Salt and pepperto taste 2cupsCheddar cheese 1cupMonterey Jack Cheese Preparation Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes....

Ingredients 1½cupsflour ½tspsalt ½tspbaking soda ½tspbaking powder 1tspground cinnamon 2eggs,large ½cupvegetable oil 1cupsugar 2tspvanilla extract 1½cupszucchini,grated Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray the 9 by 5 loaf pan with baking spray or butter and flour it well. Sift flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon together. Whisk together the eggs, oil, vanilla and sugar, then add in the dry ingredients. Add in the zucchini and mix well....

Ingredients 2lbspeas,frozen 1cupsharp cheddar cheese,shredded ½cupred onion,chopped 1cupmayonnaise ½tspkosher salt ¼tspblack pepper 1lbbacon,cooked, crisp, chopped Preparation Rinse the frozen peas in a colander and let drain for a few seconds while making the rest of the salad. Into a large bowl, add the cheese, red onion, mayonnaise, kosher salt, black pepper, and bacon. Top with the peas and stir together until fully combined. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving....

Ingredients 2cupsclamato,(tomato-clam cocktail) ½cuptomato juice,or vegetable juice ½bell pepper,red ½bell pepper,orange or yellow bell pepper ½poblano pepper,or green bell pepper ½hass avocado,firm-ripe ¼cupcilantro,chopped 1clovegarlic 2tbspfresh lime juice 2tbspcider vinegar 1tbsptabasco sauce 1½tspkosher salt 1tspground cumin 1tspfreshly ground pepper 1lbjumbo lump crabmeat cucumber,chopped, to taste Preparation In a large pitcher or bowl, combine all ingredients except crab and cucumber. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve, place chunks of crabmeat in a small cocktail or juice glasses....

Ingredients 3cupsrice,cooked 2tbspsesame oil 1small white onion,chopped 1cupfrozen peas and carrots,thawed 3tbspsoy sauce,more or less to taste 2eggs,lightly beaten 2tbspgreen onions,chopped, optional Preparation Preheat a large skillet or wok to medium heat. Pour sesame oil in the bottom. Add white onion and peas and carrots, then fry until tender. Slide the onion, peas and carrots to the side, and pour the beaten eggs onto the other side. Using a spatula, scramble the eggs....

Ingredients 1¾cupsold-fashioned oats,or quick-cooking oats 1tspcinnamon,ground ½tspfine sea salt,if using regular table salt, scale back a bit 2cupsmix-ins,such as nuts , seeds, chocolate, shredded coconut, or dried fruit 1cupcreamy peanut butter,or almond butter ½cuphoney,or maple syrup 1tspvanilla extract Preparation Line a 9-inch square baker with two strips of crisscrossed parchment paper, cut to fit neatly against the base and up the sides. The parchment paper will make it easy to slice the bars later....

Ingredients ½lbground beef 1medium white onion,diced 4clovesgarlic,minced 1tspkosher salt 2tspdried oregano ½tspred pepper flakes 2cupsmarinara sauce 1cupwhole milk ricotta cheese 1½cupsmozzarella,low-moisture, divided ¾cupparmesan cheese,grated, divided 1cupparsley,fresh, minced, loosely packed 1large egg,beaten 1tspolive oil 10lasagna noodles,uncooked 1cupwater Preparation Set the Instant-Pot to sauté. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, until no longer pink. Add the onion, garlic, salt, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook for 3-4 minutes more, until the onions are translucent....

Ingredients 8fresh conch,shells removed ½lemon,juiced 2tbspolive oil 2garlic cloves,minced 1medium onion,diced 1green bell pepper,chopped 1red bell pepper,chopped ¾cupcelery,diced 1½cupsmushrooms,chopped 28ozstewed tomatoes,1 can 1tbspworcestershire sauce ⅓cupketchup ¼tspwhite sugar 1tspred pepper flakes,or to taste salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Pound the conch meat with a mallet until tender. Chop into bite-size pieces. Place in a bowl, sprinkle with lemon juice and set aside. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, celery, and mushrooms until tender....

Ingredients 1rib eye,½-inch thick, bone in or out about 1½ pounds without the bone ¾tspsea salt,or kosher salt, coarse 1tspfreshly ground pepper 4tbspbutter 4sprigsthyme,leaves 1tbsprosemary,fresh minced 1clovegarlic,minced 1shallot,about half the size of a golf ball, minced Preparation Remove the outer layer of fat from the ribeye. Pat the steak dry with a paper towel. Season each side with salt and pepper and rub them in a bit. Put the steak in the fridge, uncovered, for at least an hour and up to 48 hours....

Ingredients 1medium tomato,finely chopped 3garlic cloves,finely chopped ¼cupfresh cilantro,finely chopped 20ozground turkey,93% lean 4medium scallions,chopped 1cupfresh peas 1potato,peeled, diced into 1-inch cubes 8oztomato sauce,(1 can) ¾cupwater ½tspcumin,or to taste salt,to taste 1bay leaf Preparation In a large skillet, brown the turkey, then season with salt and cumin to taste. When the meat is browned and cooked through, add the scallions, chopped tomato mixture, peas, potato, tomato sauce, water, cumin, salt, and bay leaf....

Ingredients 6 cups mixed salad greens 1 jicama, diced 1/2 sweet onion, sliced 4 roma tomatoes , or fresh garden tomatoes 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 1 lime juice 1 jalapeno pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. cumin Preparation Combine salad greens, jicama, onion, and tomatoes in a large bowl and set aside. In a blender, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, garlic and cumin blend until smooth....

Ingredients 1½cupsunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 8ozcream cheese,full-fat, softened to room temperature 2cupsgranulated sugar ⅓cupsour cream,at room temperature 1½tsppure vanilla extract 6large eggs,room temperure 3cupscake flour,spoon & leveled 1tspbaking powder ⅛tspsalt 3tbsplemon juiced ¼cupraspberry jam ¼cuplemon curd ¾cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 3cupsconfectioners’ sugar 2tbspheavy cream,or whole milk 1tsppure vanilla extract pinchsalt 8ozwhite chocolate,coarsely chopped 2tspcanola oil,or vegetable, or coconut oil white sixlets,, mint leaves, edible flowers, berries, and/or sprinkles, optional garnish...

Ingredients 3cupsflour,(plus 1½ tsp), and more for dusting ¼cupspinach powder,(plus 1 tbsp) ¼tspkosher salt 14large egg yolks 2large eggs water,room temperature semolina flour,for dusting 3tbspunsalted butter ¼cupyellow onion,finely chopped ¼cupall purpose flour 4cupswhole milk ½tspkosher salt ½tspwhite pepper ⅛tspnutmeg,freshly grated 1tbspvegetable oil 6tbspunsalted butter ½cupyellow onion,chopped 8garlic cloves,finely chopped ⅔cupcarrot,chopped ⅔cupcelery,chopped 1½tspkosher salt,plus more to taste ½tspfreshly ground black pepper,plus more to taste 1lbground beef,80/20 water,as needed 1cupwhole milk ⅛tspnutmeg,freshly grated...

Ingredients 5lbspotaes,russets, yukon gold or a combination, peeled and cut in 2-inch chunks salt 3garlic cloves,peeled and whole 1small fresh rosemary,sprig 3tbspunsalted butter 8ozcream cheese,full fat, room temperature ½cupyogurt,plain or greek, or sour cream ¼tspfresh rosemary,minced 2tspkosher salt ⅛tspfreshly ground black pepper chives for garnish Preparation Place peeled cut potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with an inch of cold water. Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the water. Add the garlic cloves and rosemary sprig....

Ingredients 1½cupsflour 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ¾cupsugar 1cupmashed bananas,(3 medium) 1large egg,room temperature ½cupvegetable oil 1tspvanilla extract ½cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips ¼cupmilk chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Stir in chocolate chips. Combine sugar, bananas, egg, oil, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Add dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Pour into prepared muffin tin and bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean....

Ingredients 1½cupssugar 6tbspbutter,cubed 6tbspmilk ¾cuppeanut butter 2¼cupsquick cooking oats 1cuppeanut butter candies,coated Preparation Place the sugar, butter, and milk in a saucepot over medium heat. Stir until the butter is melted. Bring to a boil and boil for exactly 1 minute. Remove the pot from the heat, then stir in the peanut butter until smooth. Add the oats, then stir until thoroughly combined. Drop 2 tablespoon-sized dollops of the dough onto parchment paper, waxed paper, or a silicone nonstick baking mat....