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Ingredients 28oztomatoesdiced ¼cupfresh basilchopped 2tbspolive oil 2garlic clovespressed or minced ½tspsalt ¼tspred pepper flakes 2cupslow fat cottage cheese 2tbspolive oil 1cupchopped red onionabout 1 small red onion ¼tspsalt 4garlic clovespressed or minced 1cupartichokesdrained 12ozbaby spinachpreferably organic freshly ground black pepperto taste 9lasagna noodlesno-boil 2cupsshredded fontina cheeseor low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella fresh basilchopped, for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Pour the tomatoes into a mesh sieve or fine colander and let them drain off excess juice for a minute....

Ingredients 1tbspbutter 4chicken breast,halves, skinless, boneless 1canCampbell’s® Condensed Tomato Soup ¼cupwater 1tbspbrown sugar 1tbspvinegar 4cupsregular long-grain white rice Preparation Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until well browned on both sides. Stir the soup, water, brown sugar and vinegar in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through....

Ingredients 1egg 3tbspDark Corn Syrup ½tbsplight brown sugar,firmly packed 1tbspmargarine,or butter 1tspmaple flavoring 1cuppecans,chopped 1lbsweet potatoes ¼cupmargarine,or butter 1canmilk,sweetened, condensed 1tsporange zest,grated 1tspvanilla extract 1tspground cinnamon 1tspground nutmeg ¼tspkosher salt 2eggs 1pastry shell,unbaked 1cupheavy cream ½tspground cinnamon 3tbspsugar,granulated Preparation In a small mixing bowl, combine egg, corn syrup, light brown sugar, margarine, and maple flavoring; mix well. Stir in pecans and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, beat warm sweet potatoes with margarine until smooth....

Ingredients 2cupsrotini pasta 1lbground beef 1¼oztaco seasoning,(1 package) 3cupslettuce,shredded 2cupscherry tomatoes,halved 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded ½cuponion,chopped ½cupFrench salad dressing,or Catalina dressing 7ozcorn chips,(1 bag) 2tbspsour cream Preparation Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spiral pasta at a boil for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally until cooked through yet firm to the bite. Drain. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground beef. Cook and stir for about 10 minutes until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink....

Ingredients 16ozwhole wheat spaghetti,(1 package) 7ozalbacore tuna in water,(2 cans), drained and flaked 1cupfeta cheese,crumbled ¼cupred onion,chopped ¼cupfresh dill,or to taste, chopped 2tbspred pepper flakes 1lemon,zested and juiced Preparation Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, then drain. Transfer spaghetti to a large bowl, then add the flaked tuna, feta cheese, red onion, dill, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the bowl and toss....

Ingredients 1lbsmall zucchini,sliced very thin 2tbspextra virgin olive oil salt freshly ground black pepper ½cupfeta cheese,crumbled ½cupwalnuts,toasted if desired 2tbspfresh dill,chopped 1small lemon,cut into wedges Preparation Arrange the zucchini slices in overlapping concentric circles on four dinner-sized plates. Drizzle the zucchini lightly with extra virgin olive oil, about 1 to ½ teaspoons per plate, then season each plate with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Divide crumbled feta and walnuts over each dish, and then sprinkle with fresh dill....

Ingredients 8 8-inch flour tortillas 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp dijon mustard 2 green onions, chopped 2 red apples, cored and thinly sliced 2 cup Gouda cheese, shredded Preparation Preheat your grill to high heat. Brush olive oil onto one side of a tortilla, and plate it with the oiled portion facing side down. Spread about 1/2 tbsp. of mustard on the other side of the tortilla, and top it with green onion, apple slices, and about 1/2 cup of shredded cheese....

Ingredients 1loafday-old Italian,or French bread ¾cupwalnuts,chopped 8tbsplightly butter,salted 2clovegarlic 1tspfresh rosemary,chopped 6ozpancetta,or thick‐cut bacon 2cupsyellow onion,roughly chopped 2¼turkey,or chicken broth ¼cupfresh Italian parsley,chopped 1tsppoultry seasoning,or ground sage ½tspfresh ground black pepper ¾cupfigs,chopped, dried Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spread bread over 2 large baking sheets. In large skillet over medium‐low heat, toast nuts for 3 to 4 minutes, shaking pan several times; set nuts aside. In same pan melt 6 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat, add garlic and rosemary, and cook 1 minute more....

Ingredients 3eggs,divided zest of one small lemon 300gpacked brown sugar,(1½ cups) 3½ozyukon gold potato,(100g), cooked, peeled and mashed with a fork 18ozalmond flour,(500g) 12ozraw pine nuts,(350g) or finely-chopped almonds, or a 50/50 mix of both Preparation Make the marzipan. In a large mixing bowl, stir together one egg, lemon zest and brown sugar until combined. Add in the mashed (cooked) potato and stir until combined. Gradually add in the almond flour and stir the dough until it is completely combined, taking care not to overwork the dough....

Ingredients 12ozfull fat cream cheese,softened to room temperature ¾cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 3½cupsconfectioner’s sugar ⅔cupunsweetened cocoa powder,natural or dutch process 1tsppure vanilla extract 2tbspmilk,or heavy cream pinchsalt Preparation In a large bowl using a hand-held or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese for 1 minute on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Beat in the butter until combined. Add the confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of milk, and salt and beat on medium-high speed until combined and creamy....

Ingredients ⅓cupcocoa powder ½tspBaking Soda ½cupboiling water ¼cupbutter,melted 2½tbspvegetable,or canola oil ¾cupgranulated sugar,plus 2 tablespoons ¾tspvanilla extract ¼tspsalt 1large egg 1large egg yolk ¼cupheavy cream ¾cupall-purpose flour,plus 2 tablespoons ½cupsalted butter,firm but not cold 6ozcream cheese,cold ½tspvanilla extract 2½tbspcocoa powder 3⅓cupspowdered sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large heat proof mixing bowl, whisk together cocoa powder and baking soda. Carefully pour in boiling water and whisk until bubbling subsides and the mixture is well blended then allow to cool for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 28ozzucchinis,(4 medium), cut in half lengthwise 8ozground beef,(90% lean) kosher salt ¼tspcumin 3clovesgarlic ⅔cuponion,diced 2cupsplum tomatoes,chopped fine 1tspolive oil black pepper,to taste ¼cuplow sodium chicken broth 2eggs,hard boiled, chopped Preparation Using a small spoon or melon baller, hollow out the center of the zucchini halves, leaving a ¼-inch thick shell on each half. Chop the scooped out flesh of the zucchini in small pieces and set aside ⅔ of a cup to use in the meat filling, saving the rest to use in another recipe....

Ingredients 1lbbacon,thick cut 1tbspfresh ground black pepper 1cuplight brown sugar,packed Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place a wire rack on a foil-lined baking sheet. Arrange the bacon on the wire rack, then sprinkle with the black pepper. Lightly pat the brown sugar on top of the bacon to create a thin layer. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven, then bake for 25 minutes or until the brown sugar has melted and the bacon is crisp....

Ingredients 3¾cupsall-purpose flour,sifted, spoon and leveled 1tspbaking powder 1tspbaking soda 1tspsalt 1½cupsunsalted butter,(3 sticks), softened to room temperature 1¾cupsgranulated sugar 4large eggs,room temperature 2large egg whites,room temperature 3tsppure vanilla extract 1½cupsbuttermilk,room temperature ¾cuprainbow sprinkles 1½cupsunsalted butter,(3 sticks), softened to room temperature 6cupsconfectioners’ sugar,sifted ⅓cupheavy cream 3tsppure vanilla extract,or use clear imitation vanilla extract for stark white frosting ⅛tspsalt sprinkles,additional for garnish, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.. Grease and lightly flour three 9-inch cake pans....

Ingredients 6earsyellow corn,shucked ½cupmayonnaise,preferably ¼ regular and ¼ light 2tbspcilantro,finely chopped, plus more for garnish 1clovesmall garlic,minced 1fair pinchcayenne pepper,plus more for topping, to taste 1cupcotija cheese,finely crumbled ½tspancho chili powder,plus more to taste lime wedges,for serving, optional Preparation Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, about 450 degrees F). Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, whisk stir together the mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, cayenne pepper. Set aside. Place the cotija cheese in a shallow dish long enough to fit the corn....

Ingredients 1 cup kiwi , peeled and diced 1 cup peaches, fresh, peeled and sliced 1 cup blueberries, fresh 1 cup strawberries, fresh and halved 1 cup watermelon balls 1 cup cantaloupe balls 1 cup red grapes, seedless ½ cup asti spumante , or other sweet white wine, chilled ½ cup orange juice Preparation Combine the kiwi, peaches, blueberries, strawberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, and grapes in a large bowl. Toss gently....

Ingredients 4corn on the cob 1tbspolive oil salt and pepper,to taste ⅓cupmayonnaise ⅓cupsour cream,or crema ½tspancho chile powder ½tspcumin 1tbspcilantro,chopped, plus extra for serving ½cupcotija cheese,or feta cheese lime wedges Preparation Preheat grill to medium heat. On a plate, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, chile powder, cumin and cilantro. Brush corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for 8 to 12 minutes or until cooked and lightly browned....

Ingredients 3tbspextra virgin olive oil 2celery stalks 1medium onion 1medium leek 1cupfarro,or wheat berries 1tbsptomato paste 8cupswater 1canborlotti beans,or pinto beans 2large carrots 1½cupsfrozen peas salt and freshly ground pepper,to taste 2tbspbasil,thinly sliced Preparation In an enameled, cast-iron casserole, heat the oil. Add the celery, onion, and leek, and cook over moderately high heat, stirring a few times, for 5 minutes until softened. Add the farro and tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds until the grains are coated and shiny....

Ingredients 2ozbourbon,or rye 1½tspsimple syrup 2-3dashesAngostura bitters ice 1orange slice 1maraschino cherry,with stem Preparation Combine the bourbon, simple syrup, and bitters in a glass, and stir to combine. Add ice, then add the orange slice and maraschino cherry. Let the drink sit for a few minutes, or give it a little shake to let the flavors of the orange and cherry seep into the bourbon. Drink and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients 2chicken breasts ground black pepper,to taste ground cumin,to taste ½onion,sliced ½cancherry tomato ⅖cupwater ½canchickpeas,drained, washed 1zucchini,(courgette) 1tbspharissa paste 1tsphoney Preparation Season the chicken with pepper and cumin powder to taste. On medium-low heat, cook the chicken in oil with the onion for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring and turning occasionally. Add the cherry tomatoes, water, chickpeas, harissa paste, honey, and zucchini. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens....