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Ingredients 3tbspextra-virgin olive oildivided 1onionchopped 2lbsweet potato 1cupgarlic cloves 2tspfresh gingergrated 1tspcurry powder 2lbkalestemmed and chopped 1cupvegetable broth 14ozfull-fat coconut milk 1tbsplime juice ⅓cuppepitasgreen pumpkin seeds 1tspsalt 1tspfreshly ground black pepper 1tspred pepper flakesoptional 1½cupbrown basmati ricerinsed Preparation To cook the rice, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the rinsed rice and cook for 30 minutes, reducing heat as necessary to prevent overflow but keep the water boiling....

Ingredients 2lbscorned beef brisket,lean, all fat trimmed off 1cuppearl onions,frozen 2medium carrots,peeled and cut into chunks 2medium parsnips,peeled and cut into chunks 1small head cabbage,cut into 6 wedges ¼cupparsley,fresh, chopped 2bay leaves ⅛tspwhole peppercorns Preparation In a 5 to 6 qt crock pot, place brisket, carrots, parsnips, pearl onions, parsley, bay leaves, peppercorns and 3 cups of water. Cover and cook on high 4 hours. Add cabbage, cook on HIGH SETTING 1 hour 20 minutes more....

Ingredients 1cucumber,peeled, seeded and chopped 2cupshoneydew melon,cubed 2cupspassion fruit juice 8sprigsfresh mint,or to taste 2cupsice,crushed Preparation Combine cucumber, honeydew melon, passion fruit juice, and ice in a blender. Pull leaves from mint springs and add to blender. Blend mixture until smooth. Pour into tall glasses. Related Video

Ingredients 4matzo crackers,fat-free 6tbsptomatoes,crushed ½tspdried oregano 1cupmozzarella,reduced fat, shredded 2medium tomatoes,sliced paper thin red onion,to taste 12black olives ¼cupfresh basil,for topping Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place a rack on a baking sheet. Spread 1½ tablespoons of crushed tomatoes on each matzo. Sprinkle with oregano then top with tomatoes and onions. Top with ¼ cup of cheese on each one, olives and bake in the oven for about 5 to 6 minutes until the cheese melts....

Ingredients Preparation In a punch bowl, combine fruit punch and orange juice. Slowly pour ginger ale down the side of the bowl to retain carbonation. Related Video

Ingredients 2pieHomemade Crust 2tbspunsalted butter ⅓cuponion,chopped 2tspgarlic,minced 1cupcarrots,(about 2 carrots), sliced ¾cupcelery,(about 1-2 stalks), slices ¼cupall-purpose flour 1½tspdried thyme 1tspsalt ½tspblack pepper 2cupschicken broth,(about 1 standard can), regular or reduced sodium ½cupmilk,whole milk for creamy gravy 2cupsvegetables 3cupschicken or turkey,cooked shredded or cubed 1large egg,beaten with 1 tbsp milk Preparation Heat the butter in a 10 to 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes as the veggies let off some juices and become soft....

Ingredients 3tbspolive oil 2lbsmixed mushrooms,such as white mushrooms, Cremini, Portobello or shiitake, sliced 1tspdried thyme 2tbsplow-sodium soy sauce 2bunchesscallions,thinly sliced 1¼cupspearled quick cooking farro,(about 6 oz) ½cupwhite wine salt and pepper,to taste 3cupschicken stock,or vegetable stock 4large baby spinach leaves,handfuls ½cupparmesan,freshly grated, plus more for garnish ½cupfresh parsley,chopped Preparation In a stockpot or large saucepot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often for 10 minutes or until the mushrooms release their juices and turn golden brown....

Ingredients 8sliceswhite bread 8slicesham,(cut into 2-inch) circles 4slicescheddar cheese,(cut into 2-inch) circles 2tbspunsalted butter,melted 2clovesgarlic,minced 4large eggs salt,to taste pepper,to taste fresh chive,for sprinkling Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lay out the bread on a work surface and use a glass or a rolling pin to flatten. Place a circle of ham in the middle of 4 slices of bread. Top with one circle of cheddar and another slice of ham....

Ingredients 6cubesvanilla candy coating,or white chocolate chips 6cubeschocolate candy coating,or milk chocolate chips candy canes,crushed toffee bits Preparation Begin by lining a cookie sheet with wax paper. Set aside. Add vanilla cubes to a small pot and melt on low stirring constantly. Once smooth, pour dollops of candy coating onto wax paper. Add chocolate cubes to a small pot and melt on low stirring constantly. Once smooth, pour dollops of candy coating in between vanilla dollops....

Ingredients 4lboxtailfat-trimmed 5scallions green onions 5fresh thyme sprigschopped 2tspsalt ½tspblack pepper 1tbspbrown sugar 2tspallspiceground 1tspnutmeg 1tspCinnamon 2scotchbonnet peppers ⅓cupsoy sauce 2tbspVegetable Oil ¼cupvinegar 1onionchopped ½cuporange juice 2garlic cloves 1tspgingergrated 2tbspwhite rum 1½cupswater 1cuppineapple juice 1cupmango nectar 1cuppineapplediced ¼cuphoney 1tbspsoy sauce Preparation Blend Jerk ingredients together until smooth. Pour over Oxtail and let it marinate overnight. Grill/smoke Oxtail at 275 degrees F for about 2 hours, flipping them over halfway through....

Ingredients 4canssmall buttermilk biscuits,refrigerated, not flaky or layers variety 1cupwhite sugar ½cupsalted butter 2tbspunsweetened cocoa powder ¼cupNutella Preparation Lightly grease an 8×8 glass baking dish. Open the biscuits and cut each biscuit in half. In a bowl, mix the cocoa powder and sugar. Flatten each biscuit half into a circle about 2 inches across. Take a very small amount of Nutella and place it in the middle of the flattened biscuit....

Ingredients 3eggs 1cupcottage cheese 2tbspvegetable oil ¼cupflour ¼tspsalt Preparation Heat skillet to medium heat. Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Spray the skillet with cooking spray. Add ½ cup of the batter to the center of the heated skillet. Once small bubbles start to form flip the pancake to the other side. Let it cook for 1 minute more or so until golden brown. Serve with desired toppings such as syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh fruits....

Ingredients 1lbsirloin steak,cut into cubes salt and pepper,to taste 1tspcumin seeds 1tbspcanola oil,divided 2cupsyellow onion 2tspgarlic,pureed 1tbspaji amarillo paste 2cupsgolden potato,diced 1cupcarrot,diced 2cupswater 1tspchicken bouillon Powder 1cupgreen peas 1cupfresh Peruvian corn,(choclo) or frozen peruvian-style rice,or other cooked white rice egg,cooked, sunny-side up fresh parsley,chopped Preparation Season the steak with salt, pepper, and cumin. Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil on a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until browned....

Ingredients 3cupschicken,diced 1cuppineapple tidbits,drained, juice reserved for dressing 1cupred grapes,halved 1red bell pepper,diced 1cupcelery,sliced ¾cuppecans,chopped ⅔cupmayonnaise ⅓cupsour cream 1tspcurry powder 3tbsppineapple juice,from the tidbits 1½tspdijon mustard salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, curry powder, pineapple juice, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside. Add the chicken, pineapple, grapes, bell pepper, celery and pecans to a large bowl. Top with the prepared dressing, then gently toss to combine....

Ingredients ⅔cupcold milk ⅓cupcold water 6ozpineapple juice concentrate,(1 can), frozen 1tbspwhite sugar ½tspvanilla extract 1banana,peeled and chopped 6ice cubes ground cinnamon,to taste Preparation In a blender, blend the milk, water, pineapple juice concentrate, sugar, vanilla extract, banana, and ice cubes until smooth. Sprinkle with cinnamon, and serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 14ozboneless pork loin chops,(4 thin), center cut ¼tsppaprika ½tspgarlic powder ½tspdried Sage ½tspdried thyme salt and fresh cracked pepper,to taste 1tspbutter 2tbspflour,leave out for gluten free ½cupapple sauce,for serving on the side Preparation Season pork chops with paprika, garlic powder, sage, thyme, salt and fresh pepper to taste. Place flour on a small flat plate and lightly pat the chops with flour, shaking off any excess flour so they are lightly coated....

Ingredients 1cupcooked quinoa 2cupscooked black beans 5ozavocado,sliced 1lime,halved ½tspkosher salt nonstick spray 4large eggs ½cupsalsa verde,homemade or jarred ¼cupsour cream,mixed with water to thin ½cupcrumbled queso fresco fresh cilantro,for topping Preparation Spoon quinoa and beans side by side into 4 bowls. Top with avocado, season with salt, and squeeze lime juice over everything. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat, spray with oil and cook eggs to liking. Top each bowl with an egg, salsa verde, queso fresco, and drizzle with sour cream....

Ingredients 1¼cupsgranulated sugar ⅓cupwater ¼tspfine sea salt 1½cupsheavy cream ½cupwhole milk 6egg yolkslarge ½tspvanilla extract Maldon sea saltor fleur de sel, for topping Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place seven 4-ounce oven proof jars, ramekins, or custard cups in a large roasting pan, then set aside. In a medium heavy bottomed saucepan combine sugar, water and ¼ tsp salt. Whisk over medium-low heat stirring constantly until sugar has dissolved....

Ingredients 1medium yellow onion,chopped 15ozgarbanzo beans,(2 cans), drained 1lbsweet potatoes,peeled, chopped 1tbspgarlic,minced ½tspkosher salt ¼tspcoarse ground black pepper 1tspground ginger 1½tspground cumin 1tspground coriander ¼tspground cinnamon 4cupsvegetable broth,fat free 4cupsfresh baby spinach Preparation Place the onions in a microwave-safe dish and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onion, beans, sweet potatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, ginger, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and vegetable broth to the slow cooker. Cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours....

Ingredients ½batchchicken brine,optional but highly recommended 2lbschicken breasts,boneless skinless ⅓cupbarbecue spice rub,homemade or store bought 1cupbarbecue sauce,homemade or store bought Preparation Follow the brine recipe as instructed, cutting all the ingredients in half. Place the chicken breasts in the bowl of brine, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours. Remove your chicken from the brine. Pat dry. Preheat your smoker to 250 degrees F. Coat the chicken breasts with the spice rub....