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Ingredients 2tbspsesame seeds 2tbsppoppy seeds 1tbsponion,dried minced 2tspgarlic,dried minced 1½tspkosher salt,or ½ fine sea salt ¼tspred pepper flakes,optional Preparation In a small skillet, combine the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried onion, dried garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using). Warm over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the spices are fragrant and the sesame seeds are turning barely golden on the edges. Transfer the mix to a small bowl to cool....

Ingredients 2cupsplain greek yogurt 1cucumber,finely grated 2garlic cloves,minced 1tbspwhite wine vinegar 1tspdried dill weed 1tspdried oregano leaves salt and pepper,to taste ½medium lemon,juiced 1tbspextra virgin olive oil Preparation In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, white wine vinegar, dried dill week, dried oregano. Add salt and pepper to taste, then add lemon juice and drizzle olive oil on top. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors blend....

Ingredients cooking spray 1tbspolive oil 1lbeggplant,unpeeled, cut into 1-inch pieces 1tspkosher salt ½tspblack pepper 1medium onion,chopped 1tbspgarlic,minced 1cupwhite beans,cooked, drained, rinsed canned ¼cupfresh parsley,chopped 1cupwhole wheat breadcrumbs,or panko, use gf crumbs for gluten free pinchred chili flakes,optional 2cupsquick marinara sauce Preparation Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Place ½ tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients ½cupbutter or oil ⅔cupall-purpose flour 2medium red bell peppers,cored and diced 2celery stalks,diced 1small white onion,peeled and diced 1cupokra,fresh or frozen, chopped 5clovesgarlic,minced 3cupsvegetable stock 1small head of cauliflower,cored and chopped into florets 1lbbaby bella or button mushrooms,(16 oz) diced 14ozfire-roasted tomatoes,(1 can) 2tspcreole or cajun seasoning ½tspthyme,dried ½tspcayenne,or more/less to taste 1bay leaf fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper,to taste thinly-sliced green onions,optional topping Preparation Heat butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until melted....

Ingredients 10ozromaine lettuce,chopped, about 2 medium or 3 small heads ½head of radicchio,medium, finely chopped about 2 cups ½red onion,medium, chopped about 1 cup 2ribscelery,chopped 1pintcherry tomatoes,thinly sliced ⅓cuppickled pepperoncini peppers,stemmed and thinly sliced ⅓cupoil-packed sun-dried tomatoes,rinsed and roughly chopped 15ozchickpeas,rinsed and drained, or 1½ cups cooked chickpeas 1cupprovolone cheese,¼ cubes, optional ⅓cupextra-virgin olive oil ⅓cupred wine vinegar 1tbspdijon mustard 1tsphoney 2clovesgarlic,pressed or minced 2tspdried oregano 10twistsground black pepper ¼tspsalt,more to taste...

Ingredients 2 ⅔ cups flour 2 cups sugar 2 tsp baking soda 2/3 cup cocoa 1 dash salt 2 tbsp vanilla 2 tbsp vinegar 2/3 cup oil, vegetable, canola or corn 2 cup water Preparation Mix dry ingredients together. Make 3 holes in the mixture. Add vanilla in one hole, add vinegar in the second hole, and add oil in the third. Pour water over all and mix for 2 minutes with a mixer....

Ingredients ginger,1-inch nub, grated or finely chopped 3garlic cloves,pressed 2tbsprice wine vinegar ¼cuppeanut oil,quality, olive oil or vegetable oil 2tsptoasted sesame oil 2½tsptamari,reduced-sodium, or soy sauce ½tspagave nectar red pepper flakes,a big pinch watercress,1 bunch, very roughly chopped 1bell pepper,yellow or orange chopped 3celery stalks,thinly sliced and roughly chopped ¼cupgreen onion,chopped, include both white and green parts 1½cupsedamame,shelled, used frozen 1½cupsforbidden rice,or wild rice Preparation Whisk the ginger, garlic, rice wine vinegar, peanut oil, sesame oil, tamari, agave nectar, and red pepper flakes together well....

Ingredients 2½cupsalmond flour 4tbspsweeteneror white granulated sugar, optional ¼tspsalt ⅓cupcold butterdiced 1egg 1tspvinegarapple cider 2largepeachesripe, pitted, halved and thinly sliced 1tsppure vanilla extract 2tbspsweeteneror white granulate sugar 1tbspmelted butter Slivered almondsoptional ½cupmascarpone cheese ½cupwhipping cream 3tbspconfectioners sweeteneror icing sugar – adjust to your level of preferred sweetness ½tspvanilla bean paste Preparation Combine the almond flour, sweetener or sugar (if using) and salt in a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add the diced butter and pulse only a couple of times to evenly disperse the butter until the mix resembles fine crumbs....

Ingredients 1¾cupall-purpose flour ¾tspbaking powder ¼tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt 2tbsppoppy seeds 1cupgranulated sugar 10tbspbutter,softened 1large egg 1large egg yolk 2¼tspalmond extract ½cupwhole milk ½cupsour cream ¼cupslivered almonds Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and poppy seeds, set aside. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, attached with paddle attachment, blend together butter and sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy....

Ingredients 8ozcream cheese ½cupbrown sugar ½cupsugar 1tspvanilla 1pkgheath toffee bits apples,sliced Preparation Beat cream cheese, sugars and vanilla in a bowl. Fold in toffee bits. Refrigerate until ready to serve. ENJOY! Related Video

Ingredients 12jalapeno peppers ¼cuponion,minced ¼cupfresh cilantro,chopped ¾cupcream cheese 1½tspcumin 1tspsalt,more or less to taste 2ozjack cheese,cut into 2½-inch long batons 12jalapeno peppers ¼cupcooked bacon,chopped ¼cuponion,minced ½cupjack cheese,shredded, plus another (2 oz) of jack cheese cut into 2½ inch long batons ¼cupfresh cilantro,chopped 1½tspcumin 1tspdried oregano Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Either slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise or slice off the top ⅓ (lengthwise) of each jalapeño to make a boat shape out of each pepper....

Ingredients 1lbground turkey 1cupItalian breadcrumbs 1smallonion,diced 2largeeggs ¼cupmilk 3clovesgarlic,minced ½tspsalt ¼tsppepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium size bowl combine turkey, breadcrumbs, onion, eggs, milk, garlic, and salt and pepper. Mix until incorporated. Roll into 2 inch balls and place onto a greased baking dish. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked throughout. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2 cup blackberry preserves 1 1/2 cup ketchup 1/8 cup brown sugar, packed 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp mustard powder 2 tbsp red wine vinegar Preparation In a medium mixing bowl, mix together blackberry jam, ketchup, brown sugar, cayenne, mustard powder, and red wine vinegar. Brush on ribs or chicken for one tasty barbecue! Related Video

Ingredients ¾cupmilk 1tbsplemon juice 1½cupsall purpose flour,spooned into measuring cup and leveled off ½cupyellow cornmeal ¾cupsugar 2tspbaking powder 1tspsalt 1cupblueberries,see note 2largeeggs 1½tspvanilla extract 1½tsplemon zest 1stickunsalted butter,melted Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners (don’t skip the liners or the blueberries will stick to the pan). Combine the milk and lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt....

Ingredients 3chicken breasts,boneless, skinless 2tbspolive oil ½tspsmoked paprika ½tspchili powder 24wonton wrappers 1tbspbutter,melted ½cupcayenne hot sauce,I recommend Frank’s “Red Hot” ½cupBlue Cheese Crumbles 3scallions,sliced thinly Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil, and then sprinkle evenly with the smoked paprika and chili powder. Place in a baking dish and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the center is no longer pink and the juices run clear....

Ingredients 2partsvodka 1partred wine ¼partdark rum Preparation Shake with ice and strain. Related Video

Ingredients 2cupsromaine,or other greens, chopped 1cupchickpeas,canned, rinsed and drained ⅔cupcucumbers,diced ⅔cupcherry tomatoes,halved 2ozavocado,sliced from ½ small 2tspextra virgin olive oil 3tspapple cider vinegar,unfiltered, or Braggs or fresh lemon juice kosher salt black pepper,fresh, to taste Preparation Divide the lettuce, chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes and avocado in two bowls. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then drizzle each with olive oil and vinegar. Serve, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1cuplite coconut milk,canned, well shaken, or regular coconut milk 4large eggs ¼tspcoconut extract 10French bread slices,day or two old 1bagsweetened coconut,shredded, optional butter,for griddle 8tbspsalted butter 1cupgranulated sugar ½cupbuttermilk ½tspbaking soda ¾tspcoconut extract Preparation Preheat a non-stick electric griddle to 350 degrees F. To a blender, add the coconut milk, eggs, and coconut extract. Blend on low speed just until well blended, then pour the mixture into a shallow dish....

Ingredients 4cupshalf-and-half 14ozsweetened condensed milk,can 2tbspvanilla extract ⅓cupmilk chocolate disks 1½tbspcoconut oil 3tbsppeanuts 8waffle cones Preparation Mix together the half and half, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Add to ice cream maker and freeze according to instructions. Let the ice cream set up and freeze solid overnight. Coat the inside of the cone with melted chocolate for more authenticity. Scoop some ice cream into a cone and level it off, then top it with a large rounded scoop....

Ingredients 2cupsfresh cranberries ½cupgranulated sugar ½cupwater orange zest,of 1 lemon, divided 1brie ½cuppistachios,shelled crackers,for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Add cranberries, sugar, water, and about half of the orange zest to a medium saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and place the brie in the center of the sheet....