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Ingredients 1¾lbssweet potatoes,about 3 medium, peeled and sliced into ¾” pieces 1tbspSimplyNature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½tspchili powder salt 1tbspSimplyNature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2clovesgarlic,pressed or minced 1tspground cumin 30ozSimplyNature Organic Black Beans,2 cans, rinsed and drained ½cupwater ½tspsea salt grinder,more to taste 8corn tortillas,use 100% corn to ensure crispiness 1tbspSimplyNature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil,for brushing 18ozromaine lettuce,roughly chopped ⅔cupHappy Farms Preferred Feta Cheese Crumbles ¾cupred onion,finely chopped, divided...

Ingredients 1headgarlic ½tspextra virgin olive oil salt and freshly ground pepper 1cuponion,chopped 1cupcelery,chopped 4cantomatoes,stewed 1bay leaf 2tspbasil,dried 1tsporegano,dried 1tspthyme,dried Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the papery skin from garlic, leaving heads intact. Place garlic on a sheet of heavy-duty foil; drizzle with ¼ teaspoon olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Loosely wrap foil around the garlic, folding foil edges securely. Roast for about 40 minutes until the garlic has softened, then transfer to plate....

Ingredients 6 oz Pepperidge Farm Dark Chocolate Milano Cookies 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped 3 tbsp butter, melted 8 oz white chocolate, two 4 oz bars, coarsely chopped 1 ¾ cups milk 3.4 oz vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 2 cups whipped topping, thawed, frozen Fresh raspberries , for topping white chocolate, shaved, for topping Preparation Place 7 cookies into a resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and crush the cookies with a rolling pin....

Ingredients ½cupitalian bread crumbs ¼cupparmesan cheese,freshly grated 1tspItalian seasoning 1tspsalt ½tspbasil,dried ½tspgarlic powder ½tsponion powder ½tspfreshly ground black pepper ¼cupflour 2eggs,beaten 1medium eggplant,sliced into ½-inch rounds 1cupmarinara sauce,or more to taste 8mozzarella cheese slices,or as needed Preparation Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Place flour in a separate shallow bowl and beaten eggs in a third shallow bowl....

Ingredients 10small fresh apricots,pitted and quartered ⅓cupwhite sugar 1cupalmond meal ½cupconfectioners’ sugar 1egg 1pie crust,(such as Pillsbury®), 9-inch, refrigerated ⅓cupapricot jam,melted Preparation Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. Roll out pie crust onto a baking sheet. Toss the quartered apricots with the white sugar in a bowl. Mix almond meal, confectioners’ sugar, and egg together in another bowl to create a paste. Spread the almond paste on the center of the pie crust, leaving ½-inch of bare crust all around the edge....

Ingredients 1½lbschicken breasts,boneless, skinless, grilled then cooled for 10 minutes and diced Romaine lettuce,(about ⅔ head) 2small avocadoes,peeled and diced 1cupgrape tomatoes,halved ⅓cupParmesan cheese,finely shredded or shaved 4burrito size whole wheat tortilla,or white tortillas ⅔cupfat-free plain Greek yogurt ¼cuplight-mayonnaise 1tbspolive oil 3anchovy fillets,mashed finely to a paste (1½ tsp paste) 1½tbspfresh lemon juice 2tspWorchestershire sauce 1½tspDijon mustard 2clovessmall garlic,pressed through a garlic crusher 2tbspwater,or as needed salt and freshly ground black pepper...

Ingredients 1¼ lb salmon fillet, skin off and cut into chunks 10 oz green bell peppers, or any bell peppers of your choice, cut into cubes 10 oz potatoes, salt baked, peeled and cut into chunks 7 oz mozzarella cheese, grated 5½ oz yellow onions, minced 5 oz shiitake mushrooms, or any fresh mushrooms of your choice, quartered 3 oz processed cheese, grated 4 garlic cloves, minced 1¼ cups heavy cream...

Ingredients 1cupmayonnaise ¼cupchili garlic sauce 1tspSriracha sauce,optional 1½lbsextra large shrimp,(26-30 count), peeled and deveined 1cupbuttermilk 1½cupsall purpose flour ½cupcornstarch 1tspkosher salt ¼tspblack pepper 6cupsvegetable oil,for frying 10taco-sized flour tortillas,or Bibb lettuce leaves, warmed 8ozcabbage,(about 3 cups), shredded radishes,thinly sliced jalapeño peppers,thinly sliced green onions,sliced cilantro,chopped Preparation In a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, chili garlic sauce, and sriracha together until blended. Store up to 2 days in the refrigerator until ready to use....

Ingredients 4cupsfresh basil leaves,packed ¼cupparsley 2tspgarlic,minced 1cuppine nuts 1½cupsparmigiano-reggiano cheese,shredded 1tbsplemon juice ⅔cupextra virgin olive oil salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Using a food processor, pulse the basil, parsley, and garlic for about 30 seconds until combined and basil is finely chopped. Add the pine nuts and process for about 30 seconds more, until fine. Grind in the cheese. While the machine is running, add the lemon juice and slowly drizzle in the olive oil....

Ingredients 2lbssalmon 1lbasparagus salt and pepper,I like to use coarse 4tbspbutter 2clovesgarlic,minced juice of one lime zest of one lime one lime,sliced, optional parsley for garnish,chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Lay salmon on top of the foil with asparagus on the side. Salt and pepper. In a small bowl melt the butter. Add the garlic, lime juice and zest. Pour on top of the salmon....

Ingredients 4tbspbutter or olive oil 1onion,medium, peeled and diced 2carrots,medium, peeled and diced 2stalks celery,diced 4garlic cloves,peeled and minced 4ozbutton or baby bella mushrooms,diced ⅓cupall-purpose,or white whole wheat flour 3cupschicken stock 2cupsmilk 3cupsshredded cooked chicken 1lbYukon gold potatoes,diced 1cupfrozen corn 1cupfrozen peas 1tspItalian seasoning,homemade or store-bought ½tspsalt ½tspfreshly-cracked black pepper Preparation Heat butter in a large stockpot over medium-high heat until melted (or heat the olive oil until it is shimmering)....

Ingredients 1tbspavocado oilor extra-virgin olive oil 1white onionmedium, peeled, and diced 1poblano pepper cored and diced 1red bell pepperco and diced 4garlic clovesminced 2chipotles in adoboroughly chopped 4cupsKitchen Basics chicken stock 2cupscooked chickenshredded 15ozbeansrinsed and drained 15oztomatoes fire-roasted and diced 15oztomato sauce 2tspground cumin salt and pepper to taste Preparation Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, poblano, and bell pepper, and sauté for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent....

Ingredients 1jalapeno,seeded and chopped 1clovegarlic ⅓cuplime juice ⅛cuphoney 2tspbalsamic vinegar 1tspgarlic salt ¼cupcilantro leaves,packed ½cupextra virgin olive oil Preparation Using a food processor, or a blender, pulse the jalapeno pepper and garlic clove until they’re finely chopped. Add the lime juice, honey, vinegar, garlic salt and cilantro. Pulse a few more times then blend. While blending slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Once the olive oil is incorporated use remaining garlic salt to taste....

Ingredients 1lbItalian sausage ½small onion,diced 3ozfrozen spinach 28ozdiced tomatoes,canned, with juice 8ozcream cheese,cubed 1tspItalian seasoning 16oztortellini,frozen 3cupschicken broth ¼cuptomato paste ¼cupparmesan cheese,optional Preparation Brown the sausage and onion until no pink remains. Drain any fat from browning. Place the sausage, onions, spinach, tomatoes, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, tortellini, chicken broth, and tomato paste in a 6-quart crockpot. Cook for 2½ to 3½ hours on Low. Once cooked through, stir until the sauce is smooth....

Ingredients 1½cupswarm water 2tbspsugar 1tbspyeast 3½cupsflour 1tspsalt Preparation Mix warm water, sugar and yeast together. Let that sit for 5 minutes. Add flour and salt to the water, sugar, and yeast. Mix this until smooth and let it raise for 10 minutes. Prepare the dough and let rest for another 10 minutes before putting it into the oven. Spread pizza sauce evenly about an inch from the edge. Top with cheese and desired toppings....

Ingredients 1tbspvegetable oil 1medium onion 3garlic cloves coarse salt and ground pepper,to taste 1cupketchup 1cupbeef broth,canned ¾cupcider vinegar ¼cuplight brown sugar,packed ½tspground cumin ½tspground coriander ½tspcelery salt ¼tspcayenne pepper Preparation In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, then season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until onion is translucent. Add the remaining ingredients, then bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes until sauce has thickened....

Ingredients 2eggs 1cupsoy milk ½cupbrown sugar,firmly packed 2tbspolive oil 1⅓cupsbananas,ripe, mashed 2½cupswhole wheat flour 1tbspbaking powder 1tspsalt 1tspcinnamon 1cupdried figs,chopped Preparation Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease two 8.5×4.5-inch pans. Mix together the eggs, soy milk, brown sugar, oil, and mashed bananas in a bowl until evenly blended. Set aside. In a large bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon, then pour in the egg mixture, and stir just until combined....

Ingredients 1 can frozen berry juice mix 24 fresh raspberries 2 qt water 1 ⅓ cups sugar 1 ⅓ cups fresh lemon juice 8 lemon slices Preparation Pour berry juice concentrate into a pitcher. Add water according to package directions. Stir with a spoon until well mixed. Pour the juice into 2 ice cube trays. Add a raspberry to each section of the ice cube tray. Place trays in the freezer to make berry ice cubes....

Ingredients 4 cup watermelon, chunks, seeds removed 6 tbsp fresh lime juice 2 tbsp sugar 4 cup ice cubes 1/8 tsp table salt 1/2 lime, cut into wedges for garnish Preparation Combine all ingredients except lime wedges, in a blender; puree until smooth. Divide among 4 glasses. Garnish with lime wedges. Related Video

Ingredients 3cupscake flour,sifted, spooned, leveled 1tspsalt 1tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda 1cupbutter,unsalted, softened to room temperature 1⅔cupsgranulated sugar 4large eggs,at room temperature 1tsppure vanilla extract 2tbsporange zest,(from about 2 oranges) ½cuporange juice,(from about 2 oranges) ¾cupbuttermilk,at room temperature 1¼cupsconfectioner’s sugar,sifted 3tbspfresh orange juice ½tsppure vanilla extract Preparation Lower the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray the inside of a 10 inch bundt pan with nonstick spray or grease thoroughly with butter....