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Ingredients 1 ⅔cupsgraham crackercrushed 8tbspunsalted buttermelted 16ozcream cheesesoftened 1cupsweetened condensed milk ⅓cuplime juice 1tbsplime zest ¼cupgranulated sugar Preparation In a bowl, combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Combine the softened cream cheese with condensed milk, lime juice, sugar and lime zest in a bowl until creamy and well incorporated. Pour the cheesecake pie filling over the crust. Spread evenly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight....

Ingredients 3 cup flour , sifted and measure after sifting 2 cup Splenda , or sugar or blend 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 6 tbsp cocoa, unsweetened 3/4 cup vegetable oil 2 cup lukewarm water 2 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup sour cream nuts, optional frosting, optional Preparation Mix dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Add canola oil, lukewarm water, vanilla and sour cream....

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter 2ozsemisweet baking chocolate 1tbspinstant coffee,heaping ½cupunsweetened cocoa powder,not Dutch processed ¾cupall purpose flour,spoon & leveled ½tspbaking soda ¾tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt 2large eggs,at room temperature ½cupgranulated sugar ¼cuplight brown sugar,packed 1tsppure vanilla extract ½tsppeppermint extract ½cupbuttermilk 1cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 3-4cupsconfectioners’ sugar ¼cupheavy cream 1tsppure vanilla extract ¼tsppeppermint extract salt,to taste 4ozsemisweet baking chocolate and crushed candy canes,melted, optional for garnish Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1onion,diced 2clovesgarlic,crushed 2½lbsground pork salt and pepper,to taste 1yellow bell pepper,cut into thin strips 1green bell pepper,cut into thin strips 1red bell pepper,cut into thin strips 1½ozraisins,(1 box) 1bunchspinach,chopped Preparation Heat the olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and garlic in the oil for about 5 minutes until tender. Remove the onion and garlic from the pan and set aside. Crumble the pork into the skillet and cook until no longer pink....

Ingredients 1½cupsunsalted pecans,chopped 1cupunsalted butter,(2 sticks), cut into pieces ½cupwater,warm 1cupgranulated sugar,plus 1 tbsp, divided 1tspsalt 1tsplight corn syrup 1¼tsppumpkin pie spice,divided 6ozwhite chocolate,quality, coarsely chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Spread the chopped pecans on top and toast for 7 to 8 minutes or until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside. While stirring with a wooden spoon, melt the butter over medium heat in a 3-quart heavy-duty saucepan....

Ingredients ½cuppretzels 2graham crackerssquare sheets 8ozSabra’s Dark Chocolate Dip & Spreaddivided ½cupmarshmallow fluffdivided 4tbsppeanut butterdivided ½cupmini marshmallowsdivided chocolate shavingfor garnish Preparation In a medium resealable plastic bag, place the pretzels and crush with a rolling pin into medium-sized crumbs. In another medium resealable plastic bag, place the graham crackers and crush with a rolling pin until crushed into medium-sized crumbs. Microwave peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds or until runny....

Ingredients ½cupbuttersoftened to room temperature ½cupbrown sugar ⅓ cupgranulated sugar 1egg 2tspvanilla extract 1 ¾cupsall-purpose flour 2tspcornstarch 1tspbaking soda ¼ tspsalt ½cupmacadamia nutsroughly-chopped ½cupwhite chocolate chips flaky sea saltsuch as Maldon Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In the bowl of a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment to cream together the softened butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg and vanilla, and mix until combined, about 1 minute....

Ingredients 4salmon fillets 1red bell pepper,chopped 1green bell pepper,chopped 1yellow pepper,chopped 1onion,chopped 1cupsnow peas carrots,thinly sliced ½cupThai sweet chili sauce ¼cupsoy sauce 1tbspfresh ginger,grated 1tbspfresh lime juice pinchred pepper flakes cilantro and lime slices for garnish,chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and spray a cooking sheet with cooking spray. Lay the salmon skin side down surrounded by chopped vegetables. In a small bowl, whisk together Thai sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, ginger, lime juice, and red pepper flakes....

Ingredients 3tbspmustard seeds 1tbspfennel seeds ½tspred pepper,crushed 2pork tenderloins kosher salt and freshly ground pepper ½cupdijon mustard,grainy ¼cupdijon mustard,traditional ¼cuphoney Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a mortar, lightly crush the mustard and fennel seeds with the crushed red pepper. Set the pork tenderloins on a rimmed baking sheet and season them with salt and pepper. Spread the crushed spices on the baking sheet and roll the pork tenderloins in the crushed spices to coat them....

Ingredients 1cupdried lentils ½onion 2¾cupswater,plus 6 tbsp 1tbspolive oil 2½tspsalt 1bay leaf ½cupbulgar,coarse 1½tsptabasco sauce ½cuptahini 2garlic cloves 5tsplemon juice 1cupplain yogurt 8pitas 1chicken,roasted 2large tomatoes 1headromaine lettuce Preparation Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils, onion, the 2¾ cups of water, the oil, 1 teaspoon of the salt and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 2ozvodka 5strawberries,5 for medium to large strawberries, 4 for truly enormous ones 5basil leaves ¾ozfresh lime juice,squeezed crushed ice 3ozginger beer,or to top Preparation Add strawberries and basil to the bottom of a shaker. Pour the lime juice on top, then muddle them with a muddler or the back of a spoon. Add the vodka to the shaker, then the ice. Cover and shake for about 30 seconds. Strain directly into a copper mug full of crushed ice or double strain by pouring the drink through a tea strainer....

Ingredients 16ozdried navy beans wateras needed 2cupssweet onionchopped ¼cupbrown sugarfirmly packed ¼cupmolasses 2tbspcider vinegar 2tspdry mustard 1clovegarlicminced ¼tspground nutmeg ¼tspground cinnamon ¼tspground black pepper Preparation Place navy beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water. Let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain navy beans and put into a pot with 5 cups water. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, until beans are tender....

Ingredients 1lbfrozen pineapple chunks,(about 3 cups) 3ozwhite rum,(⅓ cup) ⅔cupcoconut milk fresh pineapple slices maraschino cherries paper umbrellas Preparation Combine all ingredients together in a blender, and puree until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add in extra water or coconut milk to help it blend. Serve immediately, topped with your desired garnishes. Related Video

Ingredients 4slicesbread 1apple 6slicesbacon,cooked ½lbsharp cheddar cheese 1tbspsugar,powdered Preparation Put the bread on the baking sheet and broil for 1 to 2 minutes until toasted. Flip the bread over, and put three ½ slices of bacon on each piece. Divide the apple slices amongst the sandwiches, and top with cheddar cheese. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts. Turn off the oven and use the oven mitts to pull out the baking sheet with the hot sandwiches on it....

Ingredients 6slicesturkey bacon,cut into small pieces cooking spray,butter-flavored 16ozbiscuit dough,(2 cans) refrigerated 2eggs ¼cupskim milk ½tspsalt ½tspground black pepper 2cupssharp cheddar cheese,shredded Preparation Place the turkey bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally for about 5 minutes, until evenly browned. Drain on paper towels. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with cooking spray, making sure to thoroughly coat the bottom and sides....

Ingredients 15¼ozdark chocolate cake mix,(1 package) 1cupall purpose flour 3⅞ozinstant chocolate pudding mix,(1 package) 1tbspbaking cocoa ½cup2% Milk ⅓cupcanola oil ⅓cupbutter,melted 2eggs 6Butterfingers candy bars 1½cupschunky peanut butter 1tspvanilla extract 1½cupssemisweet chocolate chips,divided Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, flour, pudding mix and cocoa. In another bowl whisk together milk, oil, butter and eggs. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until moistened....

Ingredients 1½cupswhite sugar 2cupssifted all-purpose flour 1tspsalt 1tspBaking Soda 1tspground cinnamon 1cupvegetable oil 3eggs,beaten 1cupchopped walnuts 21ozcherry pie filling Preparation Grease and flour a 9 by 13-inch pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C ). Toss sugar, sifted flour, salt, soda, and cinnamon together in a large bowl. Fold in oil, eggs, chopped nuts, and pie filling. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until cake tests done....

Ingredients 2lbschicken breasts,boneless, skinless, cubed 1tbspolive oil 2tspgarlic,minced 3tbspbutter,divided 8ozbaby bella mushrooms,sliced ½yellow onion,diced fine 2tbspflour 1cupchicken stock ½tspground mustard ½tsponion powder ½tspgarlic powder ¾cupsour cream 4ozcream cheese,softened salt and pepper,to taste fresh parsley,chopped, to garnish 1lblarge egg noodles,cooked according to package directions Preparation Cut the chicken into cubes, and season with salt and pepper In a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 2 teaspoons of minced garlic....

Ingredients ½cuptequila ⅓cuplime juice,freshly-squeezed 3tbsporange juice,freshly-squeezed 1-2tbspsimple syrup,if needed coconut ice cubes lime wedges shredded coconut,sweetened coarse rim salt Preparation Add all ingredients including the coconut ice cubes to a blender and pulse until combined. Taste the mixture, and add simple syrup to sweeten if needed. Add extra ice cubes either regular, or more coconut ice cubes to thicken the consistency if needed Pour into prepared glasses and serve immediately, garnished with an extra lime wedge on top if desired....

Ingredients 1½lblean ground beef ⅓cupItalian bread crumbs ¼cuponion,finely diced 1tspItalian Seasoning 1egg ¼cupparsley,fresh, chopped ¼cupparmesan cheese 24ozpasta sauce 2cloves garlic 14ozcrushed tomatoes,canned 28ozdiced tomatoes,canned, undrained 1tspItalian Seasoning Preparation Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Combine all meatball ingredients in a a bowl. Using a tablespoon, form 24 meatballs. Place uncooked meatballs in the bottom of the slow cooker. Combine all sauce ingredients in a large bowl. Pour over meatballs and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours....