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Ingredients 4Morning Star Farms spicy black bean burgers 4hamburger buns 2ears of fresh cornor 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels 4slicesCheddar Cheese 2Roma tomatoesthinly sliced olive oil Kosher salt and black pepper 3smallavocadosor 2 large ½red onioncut crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices ¼cupcilantrochopped 2tbsplime juice ¼cuptomatodiced and seeded ½cupsour cream 1tbsptomato paste ¾tspmild chili powder 2tsplime juice Preparation Heat your grill to medium-high. Combine all ingredients in a bowl; add salt to taste....

Ingredients ⅓cupbutter 1onion,diced 3stalkscelery,diced 3large carrots,diced 1cupmilk 2cupschicken broth ½cupflour 1Rotisserie chicken,shredded 1cuppeas,frozen 1tspsalt ½tsppepper 3pie crusts,refrigerated Preparation In a deep skillet, melt the butter and cook celery, carrots, and onion until tender. Pour in the flour, and mix in well. Stirring constantly, add in the milk and chicken broth a little at a time, alternating between the two. Bring to a boil and continue stirring until thickened. Add chicken, peas, salt, and pepper, then stir until combined....

Ingredients 1cupwhite rice flour ⅓cupPotato Starch 3tbsptapioca flour 2tbspgranulated sugar 1½tspgluten-free baking powder ½tspBaking Soda ½tspxanthan gum 2largeeggs 2cupsbuttermilk 3tbspcanola oilor melted butter ½tspvanilla extract Preparation In a mixing bowl, whisk together rice flour, potato starch, tapioca flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and xanthan gum. Add eggs, buttermilk, canola oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well blended and few lumps remain. Heat a large well-oiled skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1½cupswhite whole wheat flour 2tspbaking powder ¼tspfine salt ¾cupsugar 1lemon zest,finely grated ½cupGreek yogurt,(plain low-fat 2%) ¼cupmilk,(low-fat 1%) ¼cupextra virgin olive oil ½tsppure vanilla extract 2large egg whites 1large egg 1tbsppoppy seeds 1½cupspowdered sugar 2tbsplemon juice 2tbspmilk Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside....

Ingredients 12graham cracker sheets 8tbspbutter 2tbspbrown sugar 2tbspwhite sugar 3tbspinstant coffee 3tbspbrown sugar 3tbsphot water 16ozcream cheese,room temperature ⅓cupssour cream 1¼cupspowdered sugar 1tspvanilla 1½cupsheavy whipping cream 1tsplemon 2tbspgranulated sugar Preparation Pulse the graham crackers in the food processor until you get fine crumbs. Transfer to a bowl, add the sugars and mix. Add melted butter and mix. Spread into a springform pan with a flat bottom tool like a measuring cup and refrigerate for 15 minutes....

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter 8ozbittersweet chocolate,or semi-sweet, coarsely chopped 1¼cupsgranulated sugar 3large eggs 1tsppure vanilla extract ¾cupall-purpose flour,spoon & leveled ½tspsalt ½cuppeanut butter chips ½cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips ¾cupcreamy peanut butter Preparation Generously spray two 24-count muffin tin with nonstick spray. Set aside. If using a boxed brownie mix: Prepare the brownie batter according to packaged directions. Scoop 1 heaping teaspoon into each mini muffin cup. Bake for roughly 12 minutes, until the top is set....

Ingredients 4eggs ¾cupwhite sugar ½cupcanola oil 1pktvanilla sugar 2tsplemon juice lemon zest 1pinchsalt 2½cupsall purpose flour 2tspbaking powder 2tspground cinnamon ¼cupmilk 3cupsblueberries 2tbspconfectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a rimmed baking sheet. Beat the eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until foamy. Mix in the sugar, oil, vanilla sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt. Combine the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon in a bowl....

Ingredients cooking spray 1headmedium cauliflower,cut into bite-sized florets, about 6 cups 15ozcan chickpeas,drained 1½tbspolive oil 1tspcurry powder kosher salt and pepper,to taste ½cupnonfat Greek yogurt 2tbspfresh mint,chopped ½tspsugar ½tsplemon zest Preparation Heat oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets, drained chickpeas, olive oil, curry powder, salt and pepper together and spread on baking sheet....

Ingredients 10½full-sheet graham crackers,(or 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs) 6tbspunsalted butter,melted ⅓cupgranulated sugar 10tbspunsalted butter 1¼cupsgranulated sugar ¾cupunsweetened cocoa powder,plus 2 tbsp ¼tspsalt ½tsppure vanilla extract 2large eggs,cold ½cupall-purpose flour,spooned and leveled 25large marshmallows,(½ of a standard package), or mini marshmallows Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Using a food processor or blender, pulverize the graham crackers into a fine crumb. Pour into a medium bowl and mix with melted butter and sugar....

Ingredients 4ozfrench bread 1garlic clove 1cupalmonds,slivered 1tspsalt 2tbspolive oil 1tspcider vinegar 1pinchnutmeg raw veggies,for dipping Preparation Tear the bread into chunks. This should make 4 cups of bread. Soak the bread with enough cold water in the mixing bowl for 10 minutes or until tender enough to puree. Puree the garlic with the almonds in the blender until it turns into a fine paste. Squeeze the water out of the bread, and add the bread to the paste....

Ingredients 4pcsmedium sized potatoes,(or 6-8 small red or yellow potatoes) 1large onion,thinly sliced ½lbbacon 2½cupscheddar cheese,shredded 1pkgdry ranch seasoning packet 2tbspbutter,melted ½cupgreen onions,sliced Preparation Cook the bacon until it is just done but not too crisp. Line the slow cooker with aluminum foil. Leave enough to over hang so that the potatoes can be wrapped on the top once in the slow cooker. Spray the inside of the foil with cooking spray and layer half of the potatoes along the bottom....

Ingredients vegetable oil 1tbspgranulated sugar 1tbsphot water 2tspsoy sauce 4clovesgarlic 2cupscashew,skinned 1tbspfresh ginger,coarsely grated 2tspred pepper,crushed 1tsplime zest,grated 2tbspraw sugar salt Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly oil a large baking sheet. In a small bowl, dissolve the granulated sugar in hot water. Stir in 1 teaspoon of soy sauce. In a saucepan of boiling water, blanch the garlic for 10 seconds. Drain and pat dry, then transfer to a bowl....

Ingredients 10graham crackers 1cupsugar 5tbspunsalted butter ½cupcranberry juice,unsweetened 4cupsstrawberries ¼cupcornstarch ¼tspsalt ½cupheavy cream Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a food processor, blend graham crackers with 2 tablespoons sugar until finely ground; add butter and pulse until crumbs are moistened. Press mixture into the bottom and up the side of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until crust is lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely....

Ingredients 1cupsoy sauce,low sodium ⅓cupbuffalo sauce 4clovesgarlic,minced ⅓cuphoney 4tbspsweet chili sauce 1½lbchicken breast,boneless, skinless 2tbspolive oil ½yellow onion,finely diced 2bell peppers,finely diced 2cupsspinach Preparation In a shallow dish or large plastic bag, add the soy sauce, buffalo sauce, garlic, honey, and sweet chili sauce. After mixing, reserve half the marinade in a separate bowl for later. On a cutting board, slice the chicken breasts horizontally, making sure not to slice all the way through....

Ingredients 1tbspvegetable oil ½vidalia,or other sweet onion, sliced 1½lbscollard greens,rinsed, trimmed and chopped ½cupwater 3tbspbalsamic vinegar 2tbsphoney 1tspginger root,fresh, grated 5tbspbutter,melted salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in collard greens, in batches if necessary, until they wilt slightly and all fit in the skillet. Pour in water and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and tender, 5 to 7 minutes, regulating heat to prevent burning....

Ingredients 2jalapeno peppers 4clovesgarlic ½cupcilantro leaves and stems,lightly packed 2tbspAsian fish sauce,Nam Pla or nuoc mam 1tbspcooking oil 1tspAsian sesame oil ½tspsalt 4chicken,boneless skinless 6tbsprice wine vinegar 1tbspsugar ¼tspdried red pepper flakes 1½tbspwater Preparation Light the grill or heat the broiler. In a blender or food processor, puree the jalapeños, smashed garlic cloves, ½ cup cilantro leaves and stems, the fish sauce, cooking oil, sesame oil, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt....

Ingredients 1lbchicken breasts,boneless skinless, cooked, shredded or chopped 6ozdry ramen,(2 packages), seasoning packet discarded ¾cupalmonds,sliced 5cupsgreen cabbage,(12 ounce), shredded, chop into thin shreds 2cupspurple cabbage,(5 ounce), shredded, chop into thin shreds 1large carrot,peeled, chopped into matchsticks 4green onions,(about ½ cup), sliced 2tbspsesame seeds,toasted ½cupcanola oil ¼cupapple cider vinegar,(plus 2 tbsp) ½cupgranulated sugar 1½tbspsoy sauce,not low-sodium ½tspfreshly ground black pepper ¼tspgarlic powder ¼tsponion powder ¼tspdried ginger salt,to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F....

Ingredients 1lbdry pasta 1lbchicken breasts,cooked, diced or shredded into bite-sized pieces 1Romaine lettuce,small, roughly chopped about 5-6 cups loosely packed 1pintcherry tomatoes,or grape tomatoes 1cupcroutons,homemade or store-bought 1batchGreek Yogurt Caesar Dressing ⅓cupparmesan cheese,freshly-grated ¼cuppine nuts,toasted, optional Preparation Cook pasta al dente in a large stockpot of generously-salted water, according to package instructions. Drain the pasta into a colander, then rinse thoroughly with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain pasta completely, then return it to the stockpot....

Ingredients 1cupall-purpose flour 3tbspunsweetened dutch cocoa powder 1tbsppowdered sugar,or 2 tbsp 1½cupsmilk 2large egg whites 1whole egg 1tspoil 3bananas,sliced whipped cream chocolate syrup,for drizzling chocolate chips,for sprinkling, optional Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, eggs and oil until smooth. Heat a large nonstick pan on medium-low heat, and grease with cooking spray. Pour ¼ cup of crepe mixture into the pan, immediately move the pan around so that the batter spreads out thin into a large circle....

Ingredients 1egglarge ½ cuplight brown sugarpacked ⅓cupnatural sweeteneror sugar of choice 1cuppure pumpkin pureecanned or homemade ¼cupoilcooking oil or melted coconut oil 1tbsphoney ½tbspvanilla extract 1 ½cupsplain flour 1tbspbaking powder 1 ½tspground cinnamon salt ¼cupwhite chocolate chips 8ozlow fat cream cheeseor fat free, at room temp 2tbspflour 1tspground cinnamon 4tbspnatural sweeteneror sugar of choice Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×11-inch baking pan with cooking spray; line with baking/parchment paper and set aside....