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Ingredients 1½lbsbaby yukon gold potatoes,cut in half lengthwise ¼cupolive oil,divided ½tspkosher salt ¼tspgarlic powder ¼tsponion powder ¼tspblack pepper 1cupred onion,¾-inch dice 2cupsred and green bell pepper,¾-inch dice 2garlic cloves,thinly sliced 1tspserrano pepper,chopped, optional Preparation In a medium-sized bowl, combine the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Heat a large 12-inch cast-iron pan or skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then once hot, add onions....

Ingredients 2⅓cupsdry elbow macaroni,or Cavatappi pasta, uncooked 2tbspunsalted butter,cubed 10ozcheddar cheese soup,(1 can) condensed 2cupshalf and half,or 1 cup whole milk and 1 cup heavy cream, plus more to thin out as needed 2cupssharp cheddar cheese,(8 oz) shredded, plus ½ cup more for topping 1cupmozzarella cheese,(4 oz) or monterey jack, shredded ½cupsour cream 2tspsalt,plus more to taste ½tspblack pepper,or more to taste ½tspdry ground mustard 1½tspgarlic powder ¼tspcayenne pepper,or to taste...

Ingredients 1spaghetti squash 2tbspoil salt,to taste pepper,to taste 1jarmarinara sauce 1lbground turkey ⅓cupparsley,chopped, plus more for garnish ¼cupwhite onion,finely diced 1garlic clove,minced ½cupparmesan cheese,grated ¼tspsalt ½tspblack pepper Preparation Use a fork to pierce holes down the side of the spaghetti squash. Microwave for about 5 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. When the squash is cool enough to touch, slice the squash open, length-wise, with a sharp knife. Scoop out the seeds and drizzle the squash with oil....

Ingredients 1lbsmoked kielbasa,diced 21ozRo-tel with diced green chiles,(2 cans) 15ozchili beans 15ozblack beans 1pkgMcCormick Chili Seasoning 4ozjalapeños,(1 can), diced, or add to taste 8ozcream cheese,(1 package), full fat 2cupscheddar cheese,freshly shredded green onions fresh cilantro bacon bits salt and pepper red peppers tortilla chips Preparation In a nonstick skillet, sauté the kielbasa until browned. Transfer to a small crockpot. Add in the very well drained Ro-tel, undrained chili beans, and rinsed and drained black beans....

Ingredients 4tbspraw turbinado sugardivided ¾cupwhole wheat pastry flour ⅓cupwhole wheat flour ½tspbaking soda ⅛tspsalt 6tbspunsalted butter ¾tspcinnamon ¾tspground ginger ¼tspground cloves ⅛tspground allspice ⅛tspground pepper ¼cupmolasseslight or dark 3tbspdark brown sugaror Muscovado sugar 1egg yolklarge ½tspvanilla extract Preparation With an oven rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour 1 tablespoon of raw sugar into a small, shallow dish for rolling....

Ingredients 1½lbschicken thighs,bone-in skin-on 1½lbschicken drumsticks,bone-in skin-on 2tspkosher salt 1headgarlic,peeled and pureed or grated 3tbspdried oregano,divided 3red plums,pitted and quartered ¾cupdried apricot ⅓cupred wine vinegar ⅓cupolive oil 1cupgreen olives,such as Castelvetrano ½cupcapers in brine 3dried bay leaves ⅔cuplight brown sugar ⅓cupdry rosé wine 6cupscouscous,cooked for serving ⅓cupfresh basil,thinly sliced Preparation Season the chicken thighs and drumsticks all over with the salt. Using hands, rub the pureed garlic and 1 tablespoon of oregano all over the chicken to coat evenly....

Ingredients water ½tspsalt 4ozegg noodles 1apple 2eggs ¼cupraisins 1cupsugar ¾tspcinnamon 2tbspbutter cooking spray 2tbspbread crumbs Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Fill the pot halfway with the water. Add the salt, and bring to a boil on high heat. Cook the noodles in boiling water on low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, then turn off the stovetop when they are done. While the noodles are cooking, crack the eggs into the mixing bowl and discard the shells....

Ingredients 1tbspcooking oil 1onion,chopped 1sweet potato,chopped ½apple,chopped 1carrot,chopped garlic,chopped, to taste 1cuplentils 1cantomato,diced 3cupsvegetable broth 2tbspcurry powder 1bay leaf 1stickcinnamon salt,to taste pepper,to taste Preparation Put the cooking oil in a pan. Once heated, add the onion, sweet potato, apple, carrot, and garlic. When onions are clear, add lentils and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the can of diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, curry powder, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, salt, and pepper....

Ingredients 1avocado,ripe 2slicesbread,of choice 1garlic clove extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper lemon juice,optional cilantro,or parsley, finely chopped Preparation Cut the avocado in half, then remove the seed. Toast the bread to taste. While toast is still hot, lightly rub the surface with the cut side of the garlic clove. Use a spoon to scoop the avocado flesh out, then a fork to mush it onto the toast. Sprinkle with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 5 oz salmon, (2 cans) drained ¼ cup mayo 1 tsp dijon mustard ½ tbsp lemon juice ½ tbsp lemon, zested 1 celery stick , chopped small 2 tbsp capers, drained and chopped 2 tbsp red onion, chopped small 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped salt and pepper, to taste Preparation Drain the salmon and add it to a bowl. Mash it with a fork. Prep the other ingredients and add them to the bowl, then mix it all together....

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter,(1 stick), at room temperature ½cuplight brown sugar ½cupwhite granulated sugar 2largeeggs 1tspvanilla extract ¼cupsour cream 1cupall purpose flour 1tspbaking powder ½tspsalt ½tspground cinnamon ⅓cupmilk 1½cuptart apples,peeled chopped 2tbspbutter 2tbspmilk ¾cuppowdered sugar ¼tspvanilla extract 1tbspcaramel ¼cuptart apple,peeled and chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large mixing bowl beat the butter until creamy. Add the sugars and mix until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and mix until combined....

Ingredients 3lbdiced potatoes ¼cupbuttermelted 1cupsour cream 1cupcream of chicken soup(or cream of cheddar) ¼cupgreen onionchopped 2cupcheddar cheesedivided Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. If using fresh potatoes, place in a saucepan with cold water. Simmer 12 to 14 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and allow to cool slightly. Melt butter, add sour cream, soup, onion and 1 ½ cups of cheese. Toss in the potatoes and combine....

Ingredients 2 lbs ground beef cooked and seasoned with onions and garlic 30 oz can tomatoes or tomato sauce , (I use tomatoes) 5 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp red pepper 1 tsp ground cumin 4 tbsp chili powder 1/2 oz bitter chocolate 2 tbsp vinegar 1 bay leaf 5 cloves 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon kidney beans, optional Preparation Throw everything in the crockpot and cook well....

Ingredients 1¼cupsall-purpose flour ¾cupcornmeal 1tbspsugar 1tspcinnamon 1tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda pinch of salt 1cuplow-fat buttermilk 2largeeggs ¼cupolive oil ¼cupwater Preparation In a bowl, whisk the flour with the cornmeal, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a bowl, whisk the buttermilk with the eggs, olive oil, and water. Whisk the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, leaving small lumps. Set a griddle or skillet over moderate high heat and spray it with vegetable oil spray....

Ingredients 5 oz vodka, (5 shots) 5 oz chocolate liqueur, (5 shots), or coffee liqueur 5 oz Irish cream liqueur, (5 shots) 3 oz heavy cream, (3 shots) 2 oz chocolate syrup, (2 shots) 1½ cups chocolate ice cream, (3 scoops) ¼ cup ice, plus more as needed ½ tsp dark chocolate, per serving, shaved Preparation Combine all ingredients into a blender, except for the heavy cream. Puree until smooth. You may need to add more ice cubes if the mixture is too thick...

Ingredients 3cupsall-purpose flour 1tbspbaking powder ¾cupwhite sugar 1tspsalt 1tspbaking soda 1egg,lightly beaten 2cupsbuttermilk ¼cupbutter,melted 1½cupsfresh cranberries ½cupwalnuts,chopped ⅓cupall-purpose flour ¼cupbrown sugar,packed light ⅛tspsalt 2tbspbutter,cold, cubed ¼cupoats ⅛tspground cinnamon Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda, then mix well. Add the milk and egg to the dry mixture. Stir until everything is just moist, then add the butter. Stir until combined, but do not over-mix....

Ingredients 12ozwhite flaked tuna,in water, drained ¾cup*mayonnaise,(see Recipe Notes for recipe) 2dill pickles,finely chopped 1stalkcelery,finely diced 1green onion,sliced 1tspdijon 1tsplemon juice salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Drain the tuna well. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Use to top a salad, in sandwiches, or to add to pasta salads. Serve and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients 2.5 lb flank steak 2 tbsp olive oil, or sesame oil 2 tbsp garlic, minced 1 tbsp ginger, minced 1/4 tsp chili flakes 3/4 cup soy sauce 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup brown sugar Preparation Cut the steak into strips. Combine all ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir until steak is thoroughly coated. Cook on high for 2-3 hours and serve. Related Video

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter,(1 stick or 115g) melted and slightly cooled ⅔cuppacked light sugar,(135g) or dark brown, I prefer dark ⅓cupgranulated sugar,(65g) 2largeegg,at room temperature ⅓cupmilk,(80ml) 2tsppure vanilla extract 1½cupsall-purpose flour,(190g) spoon & leveled 1tspBaking Soda ¼tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 1tspground cinnamon ¼tspground nutmeg 1largeapple,(about 2 cups) peeled and finely chopped ½cupunsalted butter,(1 stick or 115g) 1cuppacked light sugar,or dark brown, I prefer dark ⅓cupheavy cream,(5 tbsp, 80ml) divided ¼tspsalt 3cupsconfectioners’ sugar,(240-360g) sifted...

Ingredients 1cupsugar ½cupwater 3earl grey tea bags ¾ozearl grey (bergamot) tea syrup ½ozfreshly squeezed lemon juice 4ozwater,or fever-tree’s Indian tonic 8ozcrushed ice Preparation Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Cover and let steep for 15 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let the syrup cool for 30 minutes, then transfer to an airtight container....