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Ingredients 2chicken breasts,skinless boneless, grilled, cut into 1-inch pieces salt and ground black pepper,to taste 1tbspcornstarch ½cupcold water 1lemon,juiced 1½tbsprice vinegar 1tbspketchup 1tbspsoy sauce,or more to taste 1tbspbrown sugar,packed 2tspAsian chile pepper sauce,such as sambal oelek 2tbspvegetable oil 1fresh hot red chile pepper,sliced 6fresh ginger root,thin slices ½cupdry roasted cashews 2clovesgarlic,sliced ¼cupcilantro,chopped Preparation Season chicken cubes with salt and black pepper. Mix cornstarch and water in a bowl until smooth; whisk in lemon juice, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and chile pepper sauce into cornstarch mixture, stirring until brown sugar has dissolved and cornstarch is free of lumps....

Ingredients 2½cupsunsalted mixed nuts,such as pecans or cashews 2tbspfresh rosemary,chopped ½tspcayenne pepper 2tspdark brown sugar,packed 1tspkosher salt,or to taste 1tbspunsalted butter,melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil. Combine nuts on baking sheet and toast for about 5 minutes in oven until warm, fragrant and lightly golden. In a large bowl, combine rosemary, cayenne pepper, brown sugar and butter. Add the warm, toasted nuts to the spiced butter and toss well....

Ingredients 2¼lbsGranny Smith applesabout 5 large or 7 small, cored and sliced into ¼” thick wedges ⅓cuphoneyor maple syrup ¼cupwateror bourbon or brandy, or apple cider or apple juice 1tbsplemon juice 2tsparrowroot starchor 1 tablespoon cornstarch ½tspground cinnamon ¼tspground allspiceor nutmeg 1cupold-fashioned oatscertified gluten-free oats ½cupalmond mealor almond flour, firmly packed ½cuppecanschopped, or walnuts, optional ⅓cupcoconut sugaror brown sugar, lightly packed ¼tspfine sea salt 4tbspunsalted buttermelted ¼cupplain yogurtGreek or regular...

Ingredients 1tspchanna dal 3tspcoriander seed ½tspmustard seed ½tspfenugreek seeds ½tspsesame seed ¼tspasafoetida 7driedred chilis ¼cupcoconut,grated 1tamarind,lemon size clump 3cupswater 1tspoil ½lbokra 2tspsalt ½tspturmeric 2tspcoriander leaves,chopped for garnish 1cuptoor dal,boiled 1tspghee 1tspmustard 1tspurad dal 3curry leaves Preparation Soak the tamarind in water for 30 minutes. Extract the juice and set aside. Roast all the ingredients mentioned above for making ground masala — except for the grated coconut — in oil. After roasting, turn off the heat and add the coconut....

Ingredients 1½cupholy mole sauce 8largeflour tortillas 2chicken breastsbaked, shredded (or your preferred filling) 30ozpinto beansor black beans, rinsed and drained 8ozcheeseshredded sesame seedstoasted avocadosliced fresh cilantrochopped radishsliced red or green onionsliced cotija cheesecrumbled Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Pour 1/3 cup mole into the bottom of the baking dish, and spread it around evenly with a spoon to cover the entire surface....

Ingredients 2boneless skinless chicken breasts,or thighs 1cupwater 1tspsalt 2bay leaves 3garlic cloves Preparation Arrange the chicken in a single, even layer in the bottom of the pressure cooker. Add the water, then sprinkle with salt. Add the bay leaves and garlic. Secure the lid on the pressure cooker. Make sure that the pressure regulator is set to the Sealing position. Select the Pressure Cook or Manual program, then adjust the time to 10 minutes at high pressure....

Ingredients 6ozsalmon,(4 fillets) 8tspflour,divided 8tsphoney,divided 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil 2lime zest 6tbspbutter 3tbspfresh lime juice 1tsphoney 1clovegarlic,minced ½tspsalt ½tsppepper Preparation Place the salmon fillets onto a cutting board and put 1 teaspoon of flour on each side and evenly spreading the flour over the salmon. Evenly drizzle 1 teaspoon of honey onto each side of the salmon. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a saucepan and heat to medium. Don’t overcrowd the pan, opt to use 2 pans and use the other 1 tablespoon of olive oil, or do 2 batches....

Ingredients 1 cup honey ½ tsp. allspice ½ tsp. ground cloves 3 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 4 eggs 1 cup hot water 1 tsp. instant coffee ¾ cup granulated sugar ½ cup vegetable oil ½ tsp. salt Preparation Heat oven to 325 degrees. Spray and flour a bundt pan. Mix the hot water with instant coffee and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, mix the honey, sugar, oil and eggs until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 4cupsall purpose flour,plus more for dusting 4tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda 1tspkosher salt 16tbspunsalted butter,cubed and chilled 1¼cupsbuttermilk ½cupGreat Value® Finely Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese 9ozTBJ® Classic Uncured Bacon Jam,for serving 12largeeggs,soft-boiled Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Using your hands or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry ingredients, leaving large chunks....

Ingredients 1bottledry vermouth 1bunchfresh thyme 1bottlevodka,chilled ice 1bunchlemon verbena Preparation Pour vermouth into a bowl; add thyme. Press thyme into vermouth with a spoon. Cover tightly for 24 hours. Discard thyme. Combine 2 ounces chilled vodka, 2 teaspoons thyme-infused vermouth, ice, and a lemon verbena sprig in a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a fresh lemon verbena sprig and a thyme sprig. Serve and enjoy....

Ingredients 2tspbutter ½cupshallots,minced 1clovegarlic,minced 2tbspflour 1½cupsfat free milk 2tbspParmesan cheese ¼tspnutmeg ¼tsppepper,fresh salt,to taste 4.4ozBoursin Light 16ozspinach,bag frozen chopped, thawed and drained of all moisture Preparation In a large saute pan, melt butter. Add shallots and garlic and cook on medium for about 5 minutes. Add flour to shallots, mix well and cook for 1 more minute. Reduce heat to low and slowly add milk, whisking well. Add parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper and mix well....

Ingredients 2mediumripe tomatoes 1smallyellow onion, 1tbspgarlic cloves ¼cupextra-virgin olive oil 2cupslong-grain brown rice 1mediumjalapeño pepperseeded and finely chopped (scale back or omit if sensitive to spice) 2½cupsvegetable broth 1tbsptomato paste 1tspsalt ½cupfresh cilantrofinely chopped 1tspred pepper flakesoptional, for extra heat 1limesliced into wedges, for serving Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a food processor or blender, combine the tomatoes, onion and garlic, and blend until smooth. In a liquid measuring cup, measure out 2 cups of the tomato mixture and discard the rest....

Ingredients 2tspactive dry yeast ⅓cupwarm water,110 degrees F 1cupHunt’s® Diced Tomatoes,drained, chopped 1cupSwiss cheese,shredded 1tspcumin 5ozprosciutto,chopped 2tbspfresh rosemary,chopped 1tspblack pepper,freshly ground 1½tspsalt 1pinchnutmeg 4eggs,beaten 3½cupsall-purpose flour,unbleached ½cupunsalted butter,softened olive oil Preparation Combine the warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until the mixture starts to foam. Mix the tomatoes, cheese, cumin, prosciutto, and rosemary together in a mixing bowl. Set aside. Mix the flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg together in a separate large mixing bowl....

Ingredients ⅓cupuncooked quinoarinsed or 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 small eggplantdiced 1small zucchinidiced 1small yellow squashdiced 4tbspolive oildivided salt ground black pepper 2tbsplemon juiceto taste, about 1 medium lemon 1clovegarlicpressed or minced ½cupgrape tomatoes quarter any larger tomatoes 2tbspfresh basil leaveschopped 2tbspfresh mint leaveschopped 2tbsppine nutstoasted crumbled fetaoptional Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F with racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Line two large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper....

Ingredients 26ozchilled dry rosé wine(750ml) 2cupsfresh strawberriessliced 1cupfresh raspberries (or blackberries or blueberries) 1largeorangequartered and thinly sliced 1cupchilled sparkling water 2tbsprose water Preparation Combine all of the ingredients together in a large pitcher and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 2-12 hours before serving. Serve over ice. Related Video

Ingredients 32ozrefried beans 2tbsptaco seasoning 2cupssalsa 2cupssour creamstirred first 2cupssharp cheddar cheesegrated ½cupolivessliced 1vine tomatodiced, discard seeds 1cupgreen onionssliced Preparation Mix the refried beans with the taco seasoning and spread into the bottom layer of your casserole dish. Evenly spread the salsa, then the sour cream, then sprinkle on the cheddar cheese, olives, tomatoes, and green onions and refrigerate before serving. Related Video

Ingredients ¾cupbutter,softened ⅔cupconfectioner’s sugar,plus more for sprinkling 1½cupsall purpose flour 4large eggs 1⅓cupsgranulated sugar 3tbspall purpose flour 2tsplemon zest,(from about 2 large lemons), grated 2⅔cuplemon juice,(from 3 to 4 large lemons), freshly squeezed ⅓cupmilk Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13-pan and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat butter and confectioners’ sugar until blended. Slowly beat in 1½ cups of flour....

Ingredients 1tbspextra virgin olive oil 1small onion,sliced lengthwise, ¼-inch slices 1clovegarlic,(1 tsp) minced 14ozcrushed tomatoes,(1 can) undrained 1cupcremini mushrooms,sliced, or button ¾cupgreen pimento-stuffed olives,coarsely chopped 1tbspfresh oregano,chopped or ½ tsp dried oregano, crushed ¼tspsalt ⅛tspfreshly ground pepper 4tilapia fillets,(6 to 8 oz each) Preparation Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more....

Ingredients 4cupsbrown sugar 3½cupswater ½cupinstant coffee granules 1tspvanilla extract 1bottlevodka,(750 ml) Preparation In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, water and instant coffee. Bring to a boil, then let simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool completely. When coffee mixture is completely cool, stir in vanilla and vodka. Pour into dark colored bottles, and store in the refrigerator. Related Video

Ingredients 1½cupsyellow lentils,moong dal 13cupswater 1tbspground coriander 1tbspfresh ginger root,minced 2tspground turmeric 2½tspsalt 1dashred pepper flakes,or to taste 2tbspghee,plus ½ tsp 3cupsspinach,chopped 2tspcumin seed 1tspcayenne pepper 1tbsplemon juice,or to taste Preparation Rinse dal in a colander until the water runs clear. Add to a large pot with water and bring to a full boil for about 5 minutes. Skim off any foam that forms, reduce heat, and add coriander, ginger, turmeric, and ghee....