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Ingredients 1tbspcornmeal 3cupsflour 1tbspbaking powder 1tspsalt 1tbspsugar 12ozbeer,room temperature 1cupsharp cheddar cheese,shredded 2tbspunsalted butter,melted Preparation Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9×5-inch loaf pan and sprinkle with cornmeal. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and beer in a large bowl. Gently fold in shredded cheese. Place the batter in the pan and let sit for 20 minutes. Bake for 35 minutes, then brush the butter on top of the bread and bake for an additional 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1red onionchopped 1red capsicumor bell pepper, washed, deseeded, and sliced 1yellow/orange capsicumor bell pepper, washed, deseeded, and sliced 1lbchicken thigh filletsboneless, skinless, cubed, or sliced 10ozcorn kernelswashed and drained 1tbspvegetable stock powder 1tspground cumin 1tspgarlicminced 1tspsweet paprika saltto season 1cancondensed tomato soupor enchilada sauce 2cupslight Mozzarella cheeseor low fat, grated, divided 5flour tortillasregular, cut in half to make 10 pieces 1shallotsor green onions, chopped, stem finely chopped cilantrofreshly chopped, or coriander, shredded...

Ingredients 2ozbittersweet chocolate,finely ground or grated, in a coffee grinder 1cupmilk,use 2 percent fat or higher whipped cream,or marshmallows Preparation In a saucepan, combine the chocolate and milk, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Garnish with whipped cream or marshmallows, serve, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 16ozgrape jelly 16ozHeinz chili sauce 32ozmeatballsfrozen Preparation Combine the grape jelly, chili sauce, and frozen meatballs in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours. Serve on mini toothpicks, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients ½ cup raw shrimp, shells on ¼ cup ground chicken salt and pepper, to taste Cajun spice, to taste ¼ cup green onions, chopped, for garnish 2 cups cooking grits 1¼ cups milk butter, to taste 2 cups water, for grits oil, as needed Preparation Season the chicken and shrimp with salt, pepper, and cajun spice. Heat some oil in a pan over medium heat and begin cooking the chicken pieces....

Ingredients 6cupsvegetable stock or chicken stock 1cup100% wild rice*,uncooked 8ozbaby bella mushrooms,sliced 4garlic cloves,minced 2medium carrots,diced 2celery ribs,diced 1large sweet potato,(about 1 lb) peeled and diced 1small white onion,peeled and diced 1bay leaf 1½tbspold bay seasoning 14ozunsweetened coconut milk,(1 can) 2large kale,handfuls, roughly chopped with thick stems removed fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper Preparation Combine vegetable stock, wild rice, mushrooms, garlic, carrots, celery, sweet potato, onion, bay leaf, and Old Bay seasoning in the bowl of an Instant Pot pressure cooker....

Ingredients ¾cupGreek yogurt,plain, low fat 1cupbuttermilk,low fat 2tbspmayonnaise,low fat or regular 1tbspfresh parsley,chopped 1garlic clove,roasted, minced 1tspwhite vinegar 1tsplemon juice ½tspsalt ⅛tspground black pepper 1lbdry pasta 2chicken breasts,boneless skinless, grilled/cooked, chopped 10ozcherry tomatoes,(1 pint), or grape, halved 2cupssmall broccoli florets 1red bell pepper,or orange, green, yellow, chopped ½cupfeta cheese,crumbled 3bacon strips,crispy, crumbled Preparation Whisk the yogurt, buttermilk, mayonnaise, parsley, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper together. Taste and add more salt, pepper, or garlic, if desired....

Ingredients 4 lb. boneless pork butt , or shoulder 1 cup cola 1 bottle barbecue sauce Preparation Trim all possible fat from roast. Place in crockpot, pour cola over, cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or until pork can be easily shredded. Remove pork from pot, shred in a bowl, removing all possible fat. You can use two forks or your fingers (let cool slightly). Discard liquid. Return pork to pot (you don’t have to wash it)....

Ingredients 1½cupscake flour,spoon and leveled 1tspbaking powder ¼tspBaking Soda ½tspsalt 6tbspunsalted butter,softened to room temperature ¾cupgranulated sugar 2large egg whites,at room temperature ⅓cupsour cream,or full fat plain yogurt, at room temperature 1tsppure vanilla extract ⅓cupwhole milk,at room temperature ½cupsprinkles ¾cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 3cupsconfectioners’ sugar 3tbspheavy cream,or half-and-half, whole milk, at room temperature 1tsppure vanilla extract salt,to taste sprinkles,for garnish, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×2 inch round cake pan, line with a parchment paper round then grease the parchment paper....

Ingredients 1cuphot sauce,such as Frank’s Red Hot ½cupbutter,melted dashgarlic powder,optional Preparation Combine 2 parts hot sauce to 1 part melted butter. Add a dash of garlic powder, if desired. Whisk until combined. Serve with favorite dippers or over other savory meals, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1½ozKetel One Vodka 1ozolive brine 1wholeblue cheese-stuffed olive Preparation Shake Ketel One Vodka and olive brine with ice in a cocktail shaker. Serve straight up in a martini glass. Garnish with a blue cheese-stuffed olive. Related Video

Ingredients 3lbsrib roast ½cupvegetable oil ½cupsoy sauce ¼cuppacked brown sugar 4cloves garlic,peeled and crushed 2tbspcurry powder Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Trim excess fat from rib roast, place on a medium baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake approximately 30 minutes in the preheated oven. In a medium bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and curry powder. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate....

Ingredients ¼cuplow sodium soy sauce 2tsplight brown sugar 1tspsesame oil ½tspred pepper flakes,crushed cooking spray 1lb93% lean ground beef ¼cupyellow onion,chopped 2clovesgarlic,crushed 1tspginger,fresh grated 3cupsbrown rice,cooked 1small cucumber,skin on, sliced 2tbspGochujang,or more if desired ½tbspsesame seeds,plus more for topping 2scallions,white and green parts, sliced Preparation Combine the soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of water, brown sugar, sesame oil and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Heat a large deep nonstick skillet over high heat, spray with oil and add the ground beef....

Ingredients 1½lbsground lamb 3tbspalmonds,blanched, chopped 3tbspdried bread crumbs 5tbspfresh mint,chopped 2garlic cloves 2tspground cumin 1½tspsalt ¼tspfresh ground black pepper 4tbspcooking oil 1onion 1cuptomatoes in thick puree,(from a 15 oz can), crushed Preparation In a medium bowl, combine the lamb, almonds, bread crumbs, 3 tablespoons of the mint, the garlic, 1 teaspoon of the cumin, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs, about 2 inches in diameter....

Ingredients ½stickunsalted butter 1tbspolive oil 1½cupsyellow oniondiced 4stalksceleryfinely diced 1cupcarrotfinely diced 1½cupsbutternut squashdiced delicata ¼cupfrozen peasthawed 1cupcorn 2cupsroasted turkeyshredded 3clovesgarlicminced ½tspSage 1tspkosher saltto taste 1 tspfreshly ground black pepperto taste 2cupschicken broth 2cupsturkey Gravy 1cupheavy cream 1cupprepared biscuits Preparation Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Melt the butter and olive oil together in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots and sauté until softened, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2slicesrustic white bread,or sourdough bread 1tbspextra virgin olive oil,divided 2ozMozarella cheese,shredded 1ozWisconsin Feta cheese,crumbled 2cupsspinach,fresh 4Roma tomato slices 2tbspblack olives,diced 1tbspred onion,finely chopped 2tspfresh basil,chopped ¼tspgarlic,finely minced black pepper,freshly ground Preparation Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a non-stick 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add garlic and spinach and saute until spinach begins to wilt about 30 seconds. Remove from heat, stir in basil, and set aside....

Ingredients ¾cupall-purpose flourplus more for dusting ¾cupfine graham cracker crumbs 3/8tspsalt ¼tspbaking soda ¼cupunsalted buttersoftened ⅓cuppacked light brown sugar ¼cupgranulated sugar 1largeegg 1tspvanilla extract 12largemarshmallowscut into halves 24pcsmilk chocolate Hershey’s Kissesunwrapped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray and lightly dust with flour, shake out excess. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, graham cracker crumbs, salt and baking soda for 30 seconds, set aside....

Ingredients 3tbspwhite miso 2tbsphoney ¼cuprice vinegar 2tsphot sauce 1tbspkosher salt 1whole chicken,halved, wing tips separated kosher salt,to taste ½lemon,cut into wedges, or to taste 1pinchcayenne pepper Preparation Combine the miso and honey in a bowl. Pour in the rice vinegar, followed by hot sauce and salt. Whisk well until mostly smooth. Add the chicken halves, then cut 3 to 4 slashes into the legs and thighs. Toss the chicken in the marinade until well coated....

Ingredients 5 tbsp HERSHEY’S Cocoa 2 cup sugar 6 tbsp flour, piled up 3 eggs yolks 3 cup milk 2 pie shells, 9-inch , prepared 3 egg whites, room temperature) 6 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp cream of tartar Preparation Preheat oven to 425° F. Place pie shells in the oven until medium brown, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Mix cocoa, sugar and flour well in large bowl. Mix eggs and add milk, Mix until there are NO LUMPS....

Ingredients 1cupGreek yogurt,low-fat plain 1cupheavy cream ¾cupgranulated sugar 1tspvanilla extract 8ozfresh strawberries 3tbspunsweetened cocoa powder milk,to thin, as needed Preparation In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, cream, sugar, and vanilla for about 1 minute until the sugar has dissolved. The mixture will be divided into three portions. Pulse the strawberries in a food processor until well pureed, then add in ½ cup of the yogurt mixture, and pulse to blend....