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Ingredients 3tbspolive oil 1onion 1fennel bulb 3celery ribs 1½tspsalt 1lbboiling potatoes 4cupslow-sodium chicken broth,canned, or homemade stock 3cupswater ¼tspfresh ground black pepper ½cuptubetti,or other small macaroni ½lbswiss chard 1lbspinach ⅓cupparmesan,grated Preparation In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion, fennel, celery, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until the vegetables start to soften. Add the potatoes, broth, water, the remaining salt, and the pepper....

Ingredients 1lbchicken breasts,boneless, skinless, cut into 1½-inch pieces 1red bell pepper,cut into 1-inch pieces 1yellow bell pepper,cut into 1-inch pieces 1red onion,cut into thin wedges ¼cupolive oil ⅓cuplime juice 1tspsugar 1tspkosher salt ¼tspground cumin 2garlic cloves,minced ¼cupwater ½tspdried oregano ¼tspground black pepper 1½tspsmoked paprika 1tsponion powder 2tbspchili powder 1cupsour cream,can use light ½cupfresh cilantro leaves,roughly chopped 2tsplime juice 1½tsphoney ¼cupgreen salsa salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Pour the lime juice, olive oil, and water into a large resealable bag....

Ingredients 1habañero pepper,seeded, minced ¼cupred onion,minced 2tbspcilantro,minced 1lime,juice only ½tspsalt 2large avocados,ripe ½tbspolive oil 12ozSPAM,(1 container), sliced into matchsticks 2cupsfresh pineapple,chopped 1red pepper,sliced into matchsticks ½green cabbage head,(about 2 cups), shredded 4ozqueso fresco,crumbled 1cupsour cream fresh cilantro,garnish 12small flour tortillas Preparation In a medium bowl, combine the minced habañero, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mash together with a fork. Add in the ripe avocados and mash until the guacamole comes together....

Ingredients 1½cupschicken broth,low sodium 2carrots,large, peeled and finely diced ½onion,finely diced ½cupred peppers,roasted, chopped 1tspItalian seasoning 1tspgarlic,minced ½tspsalt ¼tsppepper 2chicken breasts,boneless skinless 1cuppeas,frozen 2cupsinstant brown rice ⅓cupmilk 2cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded Preparation In a 4-quart crockpot, stir together the broth, carrots, onion, red peppers, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts, and cover and cook on High for 2 hours or Low for 4 hours. When chicken is cooked, remove and place on a cutting board....

Ingredients 19-inch premade pie shell 6cupsapples,thinly sliced 1lemon,juiced ¾cupsugar ⅓cupflour 1tspground cinnamon ⅛tspground nutmeg 1cupflour 1cupbrown sugar,packed ⅓cupbutter Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Press pie crust into pie plate. In a large bowl mix the apples, lemon juice, sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add the apples to the pie crust. In a medium bowl add the 1 cup flour and 1 cup brown sugar together and stir. Using a fork or a pastry cutter, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly then pour it over the apples....

Ingredients 1½cupsarborio/short grain brown riceor any other variety of brown rice 2cupsfresh peasfrom approximately 1 ½ lb peas in pods or a 10-ounce package frozen peas 2clovesgarlicsmall, coarsely chopped ⅓cupraw cashews ⅓cupParmesangrated 2tbspmint leavespacked (more to taste) ½lemonuiced (more to taste) ½tspsea salt ⅓cupolive oil ½cupreserved riceor pasta cooking water, or plain water if necessary 6pcsradishesend removed and sliced into super thin rounds Preparation Bring a big pot of water to a boil, dump in rinsed brown rice and boil, uncovered, for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour ¼tspbaking powder ¼tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt ½cupsalted butter,softened 1cupgranulated sugar 1½tbsporange zest,(from about 1½ oranges), finely grated 2large eggs ¾cupheavy cream,or half and half ¼cuporange juice,fresh 1½tsporange extract 1tspvanilla extract vanilla buttercream frosting,* Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, then set aside. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer set on medium-high speed, blend together butter, granulated sugar and orange zest for about 3 to4 minutes until pale and fluffy....

Ingredients 1egg 4tbspflour 2tbspbeer 1tspgarlic powder salt,to taste 2tbspwater 1lbpeeled shrimp,deveined, tail intact 1cuppanko breadcrumbs Preparation Preheat oven to 410 degrees F. Lightly spray an oven tray with cooking oil spray; set aside. Whisk the egg in a small shallow bowl. Add in the flour, beer, garlic powder, salt, and water. Whisk slowly until all the ingredients come together then beat until the batter is smooth. Pat dry each prawn or shrimp until they are completely dry....

Ingredients 8ozcrescent roll dough,refrigerated 2cupscheddar cheese,shredded, divided 16ozhot dogs,cut into slices Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Roll out 1 can of crescent roll dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, pinching all the seams together. Spread 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the dough, top with the hot dogs, then spread the remaining cheese over the top. Roll the remaining crescent roll dough over the top, then pinch the seams together....

Ingredients 750 ml pink moscato wine, (1 bottle) 1⁄2 cup strawberry flavored vodka 2 cup lemon-lime soda, (or club soda) 10 large strawberries, sliced Preparation In a large pitcher, combine the wine and vodka. Add strawberries and refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, add the lemon-lime soda. Serve over ice. Related Video

Ingredients 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 3lbspork shoulder,boneless, trimmed salt and freshly ground pepper 1medium onion 3large garlic cloves ½cuporange juice,fresh 4cupswater,(1 quart) 1bay leaf 1½tspcumin seeds 1cupchickpeas,canned 1½tsporange zest,finely grated 2tbspparsley,chopped Preparation Heat the olive oil in a large enameled cast-iron casserole. Working in 3 batches, add the pork, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat for about 9 minutes, until browned all over. Transfer the pork to a bowl....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour,plus more for dusting 2½tsppumpkin pie spice 1½tspbaking powder ¼tspcinnamon ¼tspnutmeg 1pinchsalt 2¼ozhazelnuts,(½ cup), crushed ½cupwhite chocolate chips 2tbspunsalted butter,softened ¾cupsuperfine sugar 2tbsppure pumpkin,canned 2large eggs 1tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Add hazelnuts, white chocolate chips and mix. In a stand mixer, mix butter and sugar on medium speed for 1½ minutes....

Ingredients 1cupblack or red quinoarinsed 2cupswater 2cupsCherry tomatoessliced into thin rounds 1red pepperchopped 1cucumberseeded and finely diced 1bunchcurly parsleychopped 10mint leavesfinely chopped 1small red oniondiced 3garlic clovesminced 2lemonsjuice ¼cupolive oilmore to taste ½tspdried oregano Salt and pepperto taste splash of white wine vinegaror red wine vinegar (optional) Preparation Rinse one cup of quinoa in a mesh colander under running water. That washes away the bitter saponins on the surface. Dump the rinsed quinoa into a medium-sized pan on the stove....

Ingredients ½butternut squash,the round end with the seeds, seeds removed and sliced in half 2cupsorange juice Preparation Place squash cut side down in a roasting pan lined with parchment paper. Pour in ½ cup orange juice and place in a preheated 350 degree F oven. Cook for 1 hour, adding a little bit of orange juice as it evaporates in the pan, creating a nice, caramelized glaze. Save a splash of juice for a finishing touch....

Ingredients 1½tbspolive oil ¾cupyellow onionfinely chopped 2cupszucchinihalved and sliced 1cupgreen bell pepperchopped 2garlic clovesminced 8ozturkey sausagesmoked, sliced 1½cupsinstant brown ricesuch as Minute brown rice 14½ozdiced tomatoes 1½cupschicken brothlow-sodium 1tspchili powder ½tspcuminground ½tspdried thyme ⅛tspcayenne pepperoptional saltto taste freshly ground black pepperto taste 14½ozblack beansdrained and rinsed 1tbspfresh parsleychopped ¾cupcheddar cheeseshredded or Mexican blend, optional Preparation Heat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet (that’s at least 2-inches deep) over medium-high heat....

Ingredients ¼cupfresh parsley leaves ¼cupfresh cilantro leaves ¼cupraw walnuts 4clovesgarlic 1 ¼tspfine sea salt 1tspground cumin 1tspfreshly ground black pepper 1tspsherry vinegar 8 ozfresh jalapeño peppers ⅓cupextra-virgin olive oil Preparation In a food processor, combine everything but the jalapeños and olive oil. Blend until the ingredients are finely chopped, pausing to scrape down the sides as necessary. Add the jalapeños and pulse until the peppers are finely chopped, but not completely obliterated....

Ingredients 2cupsbarbecue sauce 2tbspbrown sugar 3tbspgarlicminced 2tspWorcestershire sauce 1tbspcayenne pepperoptional 4lbsbaby back pork ribs saltto taste Preparation Spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Remove the inner skin or membrane from the ribs. Discard skin. Place ribs in slow cooker. Combine the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Mix well to combine, then completely cover with half of the sauce....

Ingredients 5lbchuck roast 2tbspcanola oil 1tspkosher salt ½tspblack peppercoarsely ground 1cupbeef broth 1tbspWorcestershire sauce beer1 can 1yellow oniondiced 6hoagie rolls 2tbspbutter 12slicesprovolone cheese Preparation In a large dutch oven or in the aluminum insert of the slow cooker, add the canola oil and heat on high. Add the Kosher salt and pepper to the chuck roast. Brown on both sides aggressively for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. In a slow cooker, add the meat, any meat juices from the pan, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, beer and onions....

Ingredients 1cross rib roast,(about 4 lbs) 1tsppepper 1tspsalt 1tspparsley 1tbspolive oil 3cupsbeef broth 1tbspsoy sauce 1tbspWorcestershire sauce 3fresh rosemary sprigs 1large onion,sliced 2garlic cloves,sliced 3tbspcornstarch beef broth,or water Preparation Season the roast with salt, pepper, and parsley. Add the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, then sear the roast on all sides until browned. Remove from pan, then place in the slow cooker. Reduce heat to medium-low, then cook the onions in the pan, just until softened....

Ingredients 16 oz farfalle (bow tie) pasta, uncooked 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp chile paste 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces 6 tbsp basil pesto ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated ½ cup cilantro, chopped Preparation Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place farfalle pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat....