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Ingredients 1lemon,cut into 8 wedges 8cupscold water ¼yellow onion,sliced 2garlic cloves,peeled and bruised 2tspfresh tarragon 1tspwhole black peppercorns 1bay leaf 2lbsshrimp,peeled and deveined 1cupcocktail sauce,homemade recipe Preparation Add half the lemon pieces, water, onion, garlic, tarragon, black peppercorns, and bay leaf to a large pot and bring it to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes then remove. Quickly place it in the cold water for 5 minutes before serving with cocktail sauce and remaining lemon wedges....

Ingredients 3cupsall-purpose flour,spoon & leveled 1tspbaking soda 2tspground ginger 1¼tspground cinnamon ¼tspground cloves ¼tspground nutmeg ¼tspsalt ¾cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature ¾cupdark brown sugar,packed ⅓cupdark molasses 1egg,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract ⅓cupgranulated sugar,for rolling 1cupbutterscotch chips or white chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips,optional Preparation In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand or handheld mixer, cream the softened butter for about 1 minute on medium speed....

Ingredients 4oztequila 2ozlime juice,fresh 1ozorange juice,fresh 1tbspagave,use more or less to taste 1cucumber,sliced into thick coins 1small jalapeno,thinly sliced cucumber,extra thinly-sliced into rounds, extra jalapeno slices, lime wedges, optional garnishes 1tbspchili powder 1tbspkosher salt,coarse 1tbspsugar,like turbinado Preparation Add the tequila, lime juice, agave, orange juice, and cucumber to a blender. Pulse for 1 minute, or until the mixture is smooth. Strain out the liquid into a cocktail shaker. Add the jalapeno slices, then muddle until the margarita has the desired level of heat....

Ingredients 20oztropical citrus vitamin water 1cupstrawberries,cut into quarters 1cupmango,diced 1tbsphoney,or more to taste 1tbsplime juice,or more to taste ¾cuptropical citrus vitamin water 12mint leaves,small 12strawberries,small Preparation Combine the vitamin water, strawberries, mango, lime juice, and honey in the blender. Blend until completely smooth. Taste and add more lime juice or honey if needed. Pour the drink through a strainer, discard fruit pulp. Add vitamin water ice cubes. Decorate the glasses with the fruit, lime wedges, and mint springs....

Ingredients 4lbsplum tomatoes,(or two (28 oz) can diced plum tomatoes) 6tbspunsalted butter 4tbspolive oil 2mediumyellow onions,peeled and cut in half 4clovesgarlic,peeled and smashed 1¼tspsalt 1tspsugar 2tbspfresh basil,chopped Preparation Using a sharp knife, cut an ¼-inch deep X on one end of each tomato. Then, place scored tomatoes into a pot of boiling water and cook until you see the skin starting to wrinkle and split, for 1 to 3 minutes, then lift the tomatoes out with the slotted spoon and plunge them into a bowl of ice cold water....

Ingredients 2egg yolks 1tbsplemon juice ¼tspsalt pinchcayenne pepper 8tbspunsalted butter,melted 1tbspolive oil 5ozbaby spinach 1clovegarlic,minced pinchsalt and pepper 1avocado,thinly sliced 4large eggs 1tbspwhite vinegar,or apple cider vinegar 2Dave’s Bread Rockin’ Grains English muffins scallions,chopped for garnish, optional Preparation Add egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne to a blender or food processor and pulse until combined. The mixture should be frothy and light yellow in color. Slowly drizzle in the butter and continue to run the blender until the sauce thickens....

Ingredients 8ozsoba noodles ¼cupraw sesame seeds ⅓cupreduced sodium tamari ¼cuptoasted sesame oil 2tbsplime juice 1tspgrated fresh ginger 2clovesgarlic,pressed or minced ½tspred pepper flakes,to taste 10ozred cabbage 1½cupscarrots,peeled and then sliced into ribbons with vegetable peeler 1red bell pepper,sliced into very thin strips 1bunchgreen onions,chopped ½cupcilantro,chopped 2cupsshelled edamame,steamed, optional Preparation Cook the soba noodles according to the package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse them well under cool water. Transfer the drained noodles to a large serving bowl and set aside....

Ingredients 4½cupsbrown,cooked, preferably day old 2mediumripe avocados,(11 oz), before peeling and coring 2tbspfresh lime juice ¼cupcilantro,chopped ¼tspground cumin,heaping 1smallgarlic,clove, minced, optional salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Mash avocados in a large mixing bowl. Stir in lime juice, cilantro, cumin and garlic, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in warm cooked rice and serve warm. Related Video

Ingredients 24ozhalibut fillets,(4 fillets) 4tsplemon juice 1sprigrosemary leaves 2stemsthyme leaves 2stemsbasil leaves 2stemsoregano leaves ½cupPanko breadcrumbs 2tspolive oil,plus 2 tbsp ½mediumred onion,sliced 1bulb fennel,cored and sliced 1yellow bell pepper,seeded and sliced into strips 1orange bell pepper,seeded and sliced into strips 4Roma plum tomatoes,halved lengthwise and cut into strips ½cuppitted Kalamata olives 3tbspparsley,chopped, to garnish 1lemon,quartered, to garnish Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the halibut fillets on a large plate and season both sides with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 8 beef franks, roughly 1½ lb total, or your preferred hot dogs or sausages 1½ lb sauerkraut, including its liquid 12 oz beer, of choice, (4 bottles) 4½ tbsp grain mustard 1½ tbsp taco seasoning, or any dried combination of spices that are spicy 4 bay leaves salt and ground black pepper, to season hot dog buns, or mashed potatoes condiments, combination of your choice Preparation Combine the sauerkraut, beer, mustard, taco seasoning, and bay leaves in a soup pot....

Ingredients 1apple,cored and diced 1tbspfresh lemon juice 1cupchicken,chopped and cooked, optional 2ribscelery,diced 4ozgorgonzola,or blue cheese, crumbled 5tbspmayo ½tsprosemary powder,(or 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary) pinchsalt freshly-ground black pepper 3Belgian endives,leaves separated ½pecans,toasted, chopped Preparation In a medium mixing bowl, toss apples with lemon juice until well-coated. Add in chicken, celery, cheese, mayo, and rosemary, and stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Scoop desired size of serving into one endive leaf, then sprinkle it with toasted pecans....

Ingredients 1cupsoy milk 2tsplemon juice 2cupsall-purpose flour 1cupquick cooking oats ⅓cuplight brown sugar,firmly packed 2½tspbaking powder ¾tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt ¼tspground cinnamon,plus an additional ¼ tsp, or more to taste 1cupplums,unpeeled, chopped ½cupwalnuts,chopped, plus an additional 2 tbsp ¼cupplain soy yogurt 2tbspvegetable oil 2tbspraw sugar Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Mix the soy milk with lemon juice in a small bowl, and allow to stand for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2smallpinches of salt,(a pinch of salt per egg) ¼cupcheese,(such as gruyere, swiss or parmesan), grated Preparation Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F with a rack in the middle. Line a roasting pan, or baking sheet that can take high temperatures without warping, with parchment paper or Silpat. Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Make sure there are no little pieces of egg yolk in the whites. Place the egg whites in a very clean mixer bowl (any residual oil in the mixer bowl will keep the egg whites from whipping up properly)....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil,plus 1 tsp 2limes,divided 1tspkosher salt ground black pepper 12ozred cabbage,(½ head), shredded 8ozmango,julienned ¼small red onion,sliced into thin strips 2tbspfresh cilantro,chopped, divided 1lbextra large shrimp,peeled and deveined 2clovesgarlic,crushed ¾tspturmeric ¼tspcumin ⅛tspred pepper flakes,crushed Preparation Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, juice of 1 lime, ¾ teaspoon of salt and pepper. Toss with cabbage, red onion, mango, and 1 tablespoon of fresh cilantro. Combine shrimp with the remaining salt, turmeric, crushed red pepper flakes, and cumin....

Ingredients 8ripe apricots,(about 2 lbs), halved, pitted 1tbspolive oil 1tspsalt 1tspfreshly ground pepper 4cupsvanilla ice cream,(2 pints), good quality ¼cuphoney ½cupalmonds,sliced Preparation Prepare grill or heat a cast iron grill pan over high heat on a stove. In a medium bowl, toss together apricots, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill apricots, cut side down, for about 1 minute, until marked and beginning to soften. Flip and cook about 30 more seconds on the skin side until marked....

Ingredients 3lbsrabbit meat,cleaned and cut into pieces ½tspsalt ⅓cupall-purpose flour ½lbbacon,diced ½cupshallots,finely chopped 1garlic clove,finely chopped 1cupdry red wine 1cupwater 1tbspchicken bouillon granules 1tbspcurrant jelly 10black peppercorns,crushed 1bay leaf ¼tsprosemary,dried, crushed 2tsplemon juice 3tbspwater 2tbspall-purpose flour ⅛tspthyme,dried, crushed Preparation Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain on paper towels and set aside. Sprinkle rabbit with salt and coat with ⅓ cup of flour, shaking off excess....

Ingredients 1 fresh honeydew melon, sliced or cubed 1 fresh cantaloupe melon, sliced or cubed 3 avocados, sliced or cubed 1 medium red onion, or purple onion , sliced thinly romaine, or any other leafy lettuce Garlic-Chili-Lime Mayonnaise, recipe to follow 1 cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream 2 lime juice , and zest , depending on size and to your liking 1 Tbsp garlic, roasted , minced ½ tsp creamy horseradish...

Ingredients 1½lbschicken breasts,or chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, trimmed 8green onions,roots trimmed, chopped into thirds 1jalapeño,stemmed, chopped into thirds 1inchknob ginger,peeled and minced 3clovesgarlic ⅓cupsoy sauce ¼cupfresh lime juice 2tbspolive oil,plus more for grill 1tbsplight brown sugar,packed 2tspfresh thyme leaves 1tspground allspice 1tspfreshly ground black pepper ½tspground cinnamon ½tspground nutmeg Coconut Rice,see notes below for recipe Mango Avocado Salsa,see notes below for recipe Preparation If using chicken breasts, pound thicker parts with the flat side of a meat mallet to even out their thickness....

Ingredients 2¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp kosher salt 3⁄4 cup unsalted butter 1¼ cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature 2 tsp pure vanilla extract, or vanilla bean paste 1⁄3 cup sour cream 2⁄3 cup whole milk 2⁄3 cup passion fruit curd, homemade or store-bought 2 tbsp passion fruit pulp, or passion fruit puree, strained 1 tbsp simple syrup ¾ cup egg whites, (about 6 large eggs)...

Ingredients nonstick cooking spray,for greasing 1cupunsalted butter,(230 g), at room temperature 1cupsugar,(200 g) 1½tbspvanilla extract 1large egg,beaten 2cupsflour,plus 1 tbsp ½tspsalt 1tspbaking powder ¼tspbaking soda ⅛tspcream of tartar 1tspcinnamon ½cupsugar,(100 g) 2tbspcinnamon salt,a few dashes ⅛tspcayenne pepper,optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and lightly grease a few large baking sheets. Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk in the egg until relatively smooth. Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cream of tartar, and cinnamon....