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Ingredients 1meaty ham hock,smoked 6cupswater,or low sodium chicken broth 1bay leaf ½tspthyme 6Bacon,slices 1onion,diced 2celery ribs,diced 2garlic cloves,minced 1green bell pepper,diced 1lbblack eyed peas,dry 10oztomatoes with chilis,diced (canned) Preparation Rinse black eyed peas and remove any debris. Place in a bowl/pot and soak for 8 hours or overnight. In a large pot, combine ham hock, chicken broth, bay leaf and thyme. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover for 60 to 80 minutes....

Ingredients 1½cupsshortening 1½cupspeanut butter 2cupsbrown sugar,packed 3eggs 2tspvanilla extract 3cupsquick cooking oats 2cupsall purpose flour 2tspbaking powder 1tspsalt 2cupssemi sweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening and peanut butter. Add the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well. Combine the oats, flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Add the chocolate chips and mix in well....

Ingredients 1homemade pie crust 1lbskinless boneless chicken breast,cubed 1cupcarrots,sliced, about 2 carrots ½cupcelery,sliced, about 1 stalk ⅓cupunsalted butter ⅓cuponion,chopped 1tspgarlic,minced ⅓cupall purpose flour 1tspsalt ½tspblack pepper ½tspthyme,dried 1¾cupschicken broth ⅔cuphalf and half 1cupfrozen peas 1large egg,beaten sprigs of fresh thyme,for garnish, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, combine chicken, carrots, and celery. Add water to cover and boil for 12 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside. In a large skillet, cook the butter, onions, and garlic over medium heat, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1¼lbsripe roma tomatoes,(about 5 – 6) 14½ozpetite tomatoes,(1 can) diced 2green onions,ends trimmed, chopped into thirds ⅓cupred onion,chopped, about ¼ of a medium 1jalapeno pepper,seeded and roughly chopped ⅓cupfresh cilantro,about a handful 1large clove garlic,roughly chopped 2tbspfresh lime juice ½tspchili powder ¼tspground cumin ½tspgranulated sugar,optional salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse in 1 second bursts until all ingredients are finely chopped....

Ingredients 4 cups water 3 bags orange spice tea ½ cup light brown sugar 2 cups apple cider 1 ½ cups light rum 8 sticks cinnamon 3 tsp butter Preparation Pour water into a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and toss in the orange spice tea bags. Cover and let steep 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and stir in sugar, apple cider, rum, and 2 of the cinnamon sticks....

Ingredients 2lbsfrozen meatballs,cooked 1lbpenne pasta 3cupswater 24oztomatoes,can, crushed 8oztomato sauce,can 1½tspItalian seasoning ½tspgarlic Powder ½tspsugar 1tsponion,dried, minced 3tbspfresh basil leaves,chopped, or 2 tsp dried basil 1tbspred wine vinegar salt and pepper parmesan cheese,freshly grated, for garnish Preparation Add meatballs to the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add uncooked pasta on top, spreading into an even layer. Pour water over pasta. Add crushed tomatoes, seasonings and tomato sauce and gently stir with a spoon....

Ingredients 6slicesbacon,diced 1yellow onion,small, chopped 2garlic cloves,minced 2thyme sprigs,leaves removed from stem 1tspblack pepper 2lbsrusset potatoes,peeled and diced into ½-inch pieces 4cupschicken stock 1½cupshalf and half,divided 2tbspwhole milk 2tbspcornstarch 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded 3green onions,tops thinly sliced Preparation Turn a 6-quart Instant Pot onto the Sauté setting. Add the bacon, then cook until crispy. Remove the bacon, leaving the drippings in the pot. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, and black pepper. Stir and sauté for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour 2tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda 1tspkosher salt 1stickunsalted butterroom temperature 1¼cupsgranulated sugarplus more for sprinkling 1½tspMccormick® lemon extract 2largeeggsroom temperature ½cup½ cup buttermilkroom temperature 6ozfresh blueberry 6tinmuffin cupjumbo muffin tin liner Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and line a 6-cup jumbo muffin tin with liners. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until very fluffy, about 4 minutes....

Ingredients 4medium ripe peaches,pit removed 1tbspvodka 1tbspfresh lemon juice 1tspvanilla extract ¾tspginger,ground ⅛tspnutmeg,ground pinchkosher salt 1tbspbrown sugar,optional 14ozcondensed milk,sweetened, canned 2cupsheavy cream 16vanilla wafer cookies,crushed Preparation For the peach chunks, cut one peach into small chunks (about the size of a chickpea) and toss with the vodka. (If you don’t like peach skin, peel the peaches, if desired.) For the peach puree, in a blender or food processor, purée the remaining peaches, along with the lemon juice, vanilla extract, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt....

Ingredients Water, as needed 1/2 lemon 8 baby artichokes 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 small yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 cups white wine 1 bay leaf 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped Salt, to taste White pepper, freshly ground, to taste 1 tbsp shallots, chopped 1 tsp parsley, chopped 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 1 cup mayonnaise, good-quality 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice...

Ingredients 2cupsgraham cracker crumbs 2tbspbrown sugar 7tbspbutter,melted cooking spray 24ozcream cheese,softened 1cupbrown sugar 4eggs 2tbspall purpose flour ⅔cupheavy cream 1½tspvanilla extract ¼cupbutter,cut into slices ½cupbrown sugar 1tbsplight corn syrup ½tspcinnamon nutmeg,1 pinch ¼cupheavy cream 2cupspecans,coarsely chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Place the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and butter in a bowl. Stir to combine. Firmly press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan....

Ingredients 1headRomaine lettuce 1pear,cored and diced 1avocado,peeled, pitted and diced ⅔cuppistachios,shelled ⅔cupgoat cheese,crumbled ½cupred onion,diced 1cuppomegranate arils ⅓cuporange juice,freshly squeezed, if possible ¼cupwhite balsamic vinegar 1tbsphoney ½tspkosher salt ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper ⅓cupolive oil Preparation Add all ingredients together in a large bowl and drizzle on the dressing. Toss until combined. Serve immediately. Whisk all ingredients together for 30 seconds until combined. Related Video

Ingredients 1cupbuttersoftened 2⅓cupssugar 5pcsegg whites 1tbspvanilla 3cupsflour 4tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 1½cupswarm milk Gel food coloringRainbow colors 1cancondensed milksweetened 2tspKnox gelatinunflavored 2tbspcold water 2cupsheavy cream 1cuppowdered sugar 1tspvanilla extractclear Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In your stand mixer cream the butter and sugar together until much lighter in color. Add in the egg whites and vanilla until totally combined. Add the salt and baking powder to the flour....

Ingredients 1cupall-purpose flour ½cupwhite sugar 1tspbaking powder 1pinchsalt 1egg 1tbspbutter,melted ½cupmilk 4cupsrhubarb,sliced 2cupswhite sugar 1½cupsboiling water Preparation Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl; set aside. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Beat the egg, butter, and milk in a bowl until smooth. Stir in the flour mixture until moistened, then spread into the prepared baking dish. Stir together the rhubarb, sugar, and water; pour into the baking dish....

Ingredients 750 ml Prosecco, or any sparkling dry wine or Champagne, chilled, (1 bottle) 1 1⁄2 cup pink grapefruit juice, chilled, freshly squeezed from about 3 to 4 large grapefruits, or use store-bought 1⁄2 cup fresh raspberries, optional, for garnish grapefruit wedges, optional, for garnish Preparation If using freshly squeezed juice, strain it well so it is completely pulp-free. Divide the pink grapefruit juice evenly between six champagne flutes then top with the chilled prosecco....

Ingredients ⅓cuppopcorn kernels 1tbspcoconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil ½cupreal maple syrup 3tbsptahini 1½tspvanilla extract ¼tspfine sea salt ¼tspcinnamon,plus more for sprinkling 2tbspsesame seeds Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. First, place a large mixing bowl near the stove. Pour the oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pan with a lid. Turn the heat up to medium, add 2 kernels of corn, and cover....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1onion 2red bell peppers 1½tspsalt 3garlic cloves 1cupdry sherry 1cupclam juice,bottled ¼cupalmonds,blanched, slivered ½tspfresh ground black pepper 2lbsmonkfish 2tbspfresh parsley,chopped Preparation In a large deep frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft. Stir in the garlic and sherry, then simmer for 1 minute. Add the clam juice and bring to a simmer....

Ingredients 28ozsteaks,1-inch thick rib-eye, scotch fillet, New York strip, porterhouse, sirloin or rump Salt and pepper,to season 2tbspolive oil,divided 4tbspbutter,divided 6garlic cloves,lightly crushed with the back of a knife, divided 8thyme sprigs,or rosemary sprigs, divided Preparation Take steaks out of the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before cooking. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil in and swirl to coat. Season steaks all over with salt and pepper just before they go into the pan....

Ingredients 2sliceswhole wheat levain bread,thinly sliced 1.5ozgoat cheese 4strawberries basil leaves black pepper,freshly ground 1tbspbutter ⅔cupbalsamic vinegar ⅓cuphoney Preparation Spread a layer of goat cheese over both slices of bread. Slice your strawberries relatively thinly by cutting off slices from the outside of the strawberries, leaving the center behind. Spread strawberries over one slice of bread, and basil on the other. Sprinkle both sides with black pepper, and lay the basil slice face down on top of the strawberry slice....

Ingredients 4cupswhite bread cubes,(1 quart), ½ inch, good quality 9tbspolive oil salt fresh ground black pepper 2tbspred wine vinegar,or white wine 1¼lbwatercress ¼lbsalami,sliced 6ozmild goat cheese Preparation Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the bread cubes on a baking sheet and toss them with 3 tablespoons of the oil and ⅛ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes stirring the croutons occasionally, until they are crisp and brown....