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Ingredients 1cupbrown rice ¼cupwild rice ¾cupparmesan cheese,freshly grated salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add both the brown rice and the wild rice to the boiling water, cover, and cook over low heat for about 55 minutes until the rice mixture is very soft. Drain the rice mixture and spread it on a platter, then let cool completely. In a food processor, pulse the cooled rice mixture until it is coarsely chopped and sticky....

Ingredients 1lblean ground beef 2tbspbutter 1smallyellow onion(diced) 1smallgreen bell pepper(diced) 2tbspketchup 1tbspWorcestershire sauce ½tspkosher salt ½tspfresh ground black pepper 8ozCheddar cheesedivided 24jumbopasta shells(cooked) 1tbspcornstarch 1cupmilk(used whole) 1cupbeef broth Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add the ground beef to a large cast-iron skillet and brown until a deep brown crust appears before breaking the beef apart. Stir the ground beef and brown until a deep crust appears on the beef....

Ingredients 4guajillo chili peppers 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil 1large white onion,finely chopped 4clovesgarlic,pressed or minced 1tbspground cumin ½cuptomato paste 1bayleaf 45ozpinto beans,rinsed and drained (3 cans) 15ozhominy,rinsed and drained (1 can) 4cupsvegetable broth 2cupswater ½tspfine sea salt,to taste ¼cupcilantro,chopped, divided 1lime,halved avocado,sliced green cabbage,shredded radish,chopped onion jalapeño Preparation Cut off the stem ends of the chilis and shake or flick the chilis to remove as many seeds as possible. Rinse them and pat them dry....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1½lbsground pork 1tbspfennel seeds ½tspkosher salt ¼tspcoarse ground black pepper 2garlic cloves,minced 1yellow onion,diced 1red bell pepper,diced 1green bell pepper,diced 2cupstomato puree 2tbspbrown sugar 2tbspapple cider vinegar 1cupchicken stock 6brioche buns 6provolone cheese slices ¼tspred chili flakes,crushed, optional Preparation In a large heavy-bottomed skillet on medium-high heat, add olive oil, ground pork fennel seeds, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper, breaking it up with a potato masher as it cooks for about 5 to 6 minutes....

Ingredients cooking spray 4fillets swai fish,(4 oz) 2tbspmargarine ¼cupdry white wine 1tbsplemon juice 1tbspfresh cilantro,chopped 1tspgarlic,minced 1tspsalt 1tspground black pepper 1tsppaprika Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a shallow pan or baking sheet with cooking spray. Place fish fillets into the prepared pan. Heat margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Mix white wine, lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, salt, and black pepper into the melted margarine; simmer sauce for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 12ozBrussels sproutstrimmed and halved 12ozred potatoesunpeeled, cut into 1-inch pieces 6shallotspeeled and halved lengthwise 4mediumcarrotspeeled and cut into 2-inch lengths, thick ends halved lengthwise 6garlic clovespeeled 1tbspVegetable Oil 4tspsfresh thyme(or 1 1/2 tsps dried) minced, divided 2tspsfresh rosemary(or 3/4 tsp dried) minced, divided 1tspsugar salt and pepper 2tbspsunsalted buttermelted 3lbschicken thighsbone-in, skin-on Preparation Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Toss Brussels sprouts, potatoes, shallots, carrots, garlic, oil, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, 1 tsp fresh rosemary, sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a large mixing bowl....

Ingredients 8lbsbrisket 1cupBBQ spice rub,enough to completely cover the meat ½cupBBQ sauce,enough sauce to mix with drippings to coat the burnt ends Preparation Trim the excess fat off the brisket. Other excess fat should be removed to ⅓ or ¼ inch until the beef can be seen through the fat. Completely cover the brisket in BBQ rub. Cover the meat and refrigerate it for 10 to 12 hours. Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees F....

Ingredients 2cupschicken breast,boneless, cubed 1cupItalian salad dressing,or as needed ½tspgarlic powder ¼tsplemon pepper 8ozfresh spinach,(1 package) 8ozcream cheese,(2 packages), softened ½cupfresh chives,chopped ¼cupolive oil 1garlic clove,minced 1pinchsalt and ground black pepper 2cupschicken broth 1cupmozzarella cheese,shredded Preparation Place the chicken in a bowl and pour in enough Italian salad dressing to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Drain and discard marinade from chicken and season chicken with garlic powder and lemon pepper....

Ingredients 1½lbsweet potatoes 2tbsplight buttersoftened ¾cuplight brown sugarnot packed ½cupskim milk 2largeeggs ½tspground pumpkin pie spice ½tspground cinnamon 1tspvanilla extract 1 unbaked pie crust Preparation Boil sweet potato whole in skin for 50 to 55 minutes, or until soft. Run cold water over the sweet potato, and remove the skin. Blend potatoes in a blender and pulse for about one minute to remove all fibers. Place sweet potatoes in a bowl....

Ingredients 1pintcherry tomatoes ½tspolive oil ½small white onionchopped ⅓cupcilantroloosely packed, chopped 1jalapeñodeseeded and membranes removed, finely chopped 2garlic clovesminced 1small limejuiced or 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar ⅛tspsea salt 2eggs 2tbspmilkor water pinchsea salt pinchblack pepper hot sauceCholula recommended 1tbspbutter ⅓cupJack cheeseor other melty cheese, shredded 3tbspblack beans handfulblue corn chipsor tortilla chips, broken into small bite-sized pieces sliced avocado, sour cream, hot sauce, etc.optional garnishes Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F....

Ingredients 2russet potatoes,medium 1vidalia onion,large 2red bell peppers,medium 1portobello mushroom,large 4½tbspolive oil 1butter,salted 2tbspsalt 2tbsppepper 2tbspbasil 6eggs,large 2tbsphalf & half ½tspsalt 1tsppepper ½tspadobo 1tbspbasil,fresh 1tspParmesan cheese ¼cupmozzarella cheese,fresh, diced Preparation On a small baking sheet, cut the potatoes into thin vertical segments. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over potatoes and season with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon pepper. Next, add 1 tablespoon freshly-chopped basil into the mixture and toss together until each potato is coated in oil, seasoning and herbs....

Ingredients ½cupbutter ½cuphoney 1cupbrown sugar 2½cupsoats,preferably large flake 2½cupsRice Krispies 1cupcoconut 3cupsnuts,mixed seeds, dried fruit, raisins, etc. Preparation Combine butter, honey and brown sugar in a large pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Once it begins to bubble, stir in remaining ingredients. Continue to cook over medium heat for about 8 to 10 minutes or until browned. Firmly press into a 9×13-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Cool completely and cut into bars....

Ingredients 1dough pie crust,homemade or store bought 6cupsapples,peeled and diced 2tbsplemon juice,fresh or concentrate ½cuppacked brown sugar ¼cupgranulated sugar ¼cupcornstarch 1tspground cinnamon ¼tspground nutmeg ¼tspsalt 2cupwater ¼cupall-purpose flour ¼cupquick cooking oats ¼cuppacked brown sugar ½tspground cinnamon ¼tspground nutmeg 2tbspunsalted butter,melted 8ozcream cheese,softened ¼cupsugar 1largeegg,room temperature vanilla ice cream,optional ¼cupcaramel sauce Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Drizzle the lemon juice over the apples and toss to coat. Set aside....

Ingredients 12fresh jalapeño peppers,or mini sweet peppers for less spicy 8ozcream cheese,softened to room temperature 1cupcheddar cheese,or pepper jack cheese, shredded 1garlic clove,chopped ½tspsmoked paprika 12bacon,slices cut in half 24toothpicks Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper (best for clean-up) or a silicone baking mat. Place a baking rack on top of the baking sheet. Set aside. Cut the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds and center membrane....

Ingredients 1canCampbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup 1¼cupswater ½cupmilk ¼cupmozzarella cheese 3tbspparmesan cheese,grated 1½cupsvegetables,mixed 2chicken breast,halves, skinless, boneless ¾cuplong-grain white rice,regular Preparation Stir the soup, water, milk, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, vegetables, chicken and rice in a 3-quart shallow baking dish. Cover the baking dish. Bake at 400 degrees F for 35 minutes. Stir the rice mixture. Cover the baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender....

Ingredients 2cupsfresh or frozen cultivated blueberries ⅓cupgranulated sugar pinch of fine sea salt 2tbsplemon juice 1tsplemon zest,finely grated ¼tspvanilla extract Preparation In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, combine the berries, sugar, salt, lemon juice, and lemon zest. The bowl should be large enough for the jam to bubble as it cooks. Cook the berries in the microwave on high power, uncovered, for 3 minutes, until the sugar dissolves. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir the ingredients together....

Ingredients 4pork chopsbone in 2tspolive oil Salt and pepperto taste 3tbspbutter 2tspgarlicminced 3tbspbrown sugar 1tspItalian Seasoning 1tbspparsleychopped lemon wedges and parsley sprigsfor serving, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Add the pork chops to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until browned....

Ingredients 3tbspolive oil,or ghee if available 4chicken highs,boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch chunks 1yellow onion,cut into ½-inch dice 1tbspgarlic,minced 1tbspginger,minced 2roma tomatoes,grated ½cupwater 1green bell pepper,sliced 2tspkosher salt ¼tspcayenne pepper ½tspblack pepper 2tspgaram masala 1tspcoriander ½tspground turmeric 1tspcumin ½tspcinnamon 4cupschicken broth 2cupsbasmati rice,rinsed and drained Preparation Add olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides. Add in the onion and cook until translucent for about 3 to 4 minutes....

Ingredients 8ozcrescent dough,(1 tube) flour,for surface 8ozbrie,(1 wheel) ½cupwhole berry cranberry sauce ¼cuppecans,chopped 6sprigsrosemary,cut into 1″ pieces Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Roll out crescent dough on a lightly floured surface. Pinch together seams and cut into 24 squares. Place squares into greased mini muffin tin slots. Chop brie into small pieces and place inside the crescent dough. Top with a spoonful of cranberry sauce, chopped pecans, and one small sprig of rosemary....

Ingredients 3 cups tart apples, unpeeled, chopped 16 oz whole cranberry sauce 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1 cup oatmeal, quick-cooking 1/3 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped Preparation Combine apples and cranberry sauce. Spread in a small baking pan (about 8 by 8 inches). Combine remaining ingredients and spread over the cranberry-apple mixture. Bake 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve warm. Related Video