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Ingredients 12pcsbreaded chicken bites ¼cupbarbecue sauce ¼cupmozzarella cheese,shredded ¼cupcheddar cheese,shredded 3piecesbacon,cooked until crispy, crumbled and divided Preparation Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line chicken nuggets up on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper in a single layer touching each other on the sides. Coat with bbq sauce. Top with most of the crispy bacon crumbles. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese, then top with remaining bacon crumbles....

Ingredients 1medium-to-large Russet potato,scrubbed clean of any dirt 1-2tspbutter or olive oil,melted pinch of coarse Kosher salt pinch of freshly-cracked black pepper Preparation Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with foil (or parchment*), and if you happen to own a wire cooling rack, place it on top of the baking sheet. Using a dinner fork or a small paring knife, poke the potato at least 10 times on all sides....

Ingredients 1½cupsall purpose flour 2tbspbrown sugar ½cupwhite sugar ½cupbutter 1½cupsbrown sugar,packed 2eggs,beaten 1cupcoconut,flaked ½cupwalnuts,chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, and white sugar. Cut in the ½ cup of butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into the bottom of the prepared pan. In the same bowl, stir together the eggs and brown sugar, stir in the coconut and walnuts until everything is gooey....

Ingredients 8chicken drumsticks,skin removed 3tbspdijon mustard 1tbsplight mayonnaise 1garlic clove,crushed 1lime,squeezed, zested ¾tspblack pepper kosher salt,to taste 1tspdried parsley Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Rinse the chicken and remove the skin and all fat. Pat dry, then place in a large bowl and season with salt. In a small bowl, combine the Dijon, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, garlic and pepper. Mix well. Pour the over chicken, tossing well to coat....

Ingredients 6egg whites 1¾cupsbaker’s sugar 2tbspcornstarch 2cupsheavy whipping cream ⅓cupsugar plum raspberry strawberry Preparation Preheat the oven to 280 degrees F. In a large bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. In a small bowl, combine the baker’s sugar and cornstarch and mix well. Gradually split into 5 portions, then add sugar into the egg whites. Once the egg whites form a stiff peak with a sheen gloss, set aside....

Ingredients 3½tbsppaprika 2½tbspchili powder ½tspcayenne ¼tspground cumin 1tspsugar ½tspsalt 3tbspcooking oil 3tbspflour 2clovesgarlic 3cupslow-sodium chicken broth,canned, or homemade stock 1lbchicken,boneless, skinless ¼tspfresh ground black pepper ½lbtortilla chips ¼lbfeta ½cupsour cream 1red onion ½cupcilantro leaves Preparation In a small bowl, combine the paprika, chili powder, cayenne, cumin, sugar, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt. In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat. Add the flour and cook for about 3 minutes, whisking until golden....

Ingredients 1tbspsesame oilor peanut oil 8chicken thighsboneless and skinless 1onionsliced 1broccoliquartered 1cupfresh snow peaswashed and string removed ½cupgreen beanswashed 1red capsicumor bell pepper, de-seeded and diced 12baby corn spearsfresh or canned 2tspgarlicminced 3tbspoyster sauce 2tbspsoy sauce 1tbspbrown sugar 15ozHokkien Noodlesprepared to package instructions prior to cooking Preparation Heat a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add oil and when hot, fry the chicken in small batches until golden and cooked through....

Ingredients ½cupscucumbers,diced, partially peeled 1cuptomato,seeded, diced ¼cupred onion,diced 2tbsplemon juice,fresh ½tbspfresh parsley,minced 1tbspextra virgin olive oil ½tspkosher salt and pepper,to taste 15ozchickpeas,1 can, rinsed and drained Preparation Combine the cucumbers, tomato, onion, lemon juice, parsley, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chickpeas together. Toss well. Serve, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients ¾cupunsalted butter,slightly softened to room temperature ¾cupgranulated sugar 1large egg 2tsppure vanilla extract ½tspalmond extract,optional, but makes the flavor outstanding 2¼cupsall-purpose flour,spoon & leveled ½tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt 1½cupsconfectioners’ sugar ½tsppure vanilla extract 1tsplight corn syrup 2-2½tbspwater,room temperature pinch salt Preparation In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter for about 1 minute until creamed and smooth. Add the sugar and beat on high speed for about 3 or 4 minutes until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1partsweet vodka 1partCointreau® 1partcranberry juice cocktail 1splashlime juice Preparation Shake the vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice cocktail, and lime juice with ice and strain. Serve and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 6chicken thighs,bone in, skin on 1tbsppaprika salt,to taste pepper,to taste 3tbspunsalted butter 3garlic cloves ½cupheavy cream ¼cupparmesan cheese 1lemon,juiced 2cupsfresh baby spinach 1tspdried thyme 1cupchicken broth Preparation Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown. Drain excess fat and set aside. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet....

Ingredients ½cuplight brown sugar 1½tspground cinnamon 1½cupscold butter,cut into tablespoon-sized pieces 1½cupsall-purpose flour,divide or more as needed 2tspground cinnamon 1tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt 1cupbuttermilk 2eggs 2tbspwhite sugar 4cupsvegetable oil,or as needed toothpicks ¼cupconfectioners’ sugar,or as needed Preparation Whisk brown sugar and 1½ teaspoons of cinnamon together in a shallow bowl. Dip each piece of butter into a cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat completely. Place butter pieces in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet....

Ingredients ½cuplight-brown sugar ¼cupdark molasses,unsulfured 2tspfresh ginger,finely grated cupsugar,granulated ½tspcoarse salt ½tspground cinnamon ½tspnutmeg,freshly grated ¼tspground allspice ¼tspfreshly ground pepper 14ozgood-quality thawed frozen puff pastry Preparation Bring brown sugar, molasses, ginger, and ¼ cup water to a simmer in a saucepan, whisking until sugar has dissolved. Simmer until slightly thickened. Pour syrup into a bowl; let cool. Whisk granulated sugar, salt, and spices in a bowl. Lightly sprinkle sugar mixture over a clean work surface; place puff pastry on top....

Ingredients 1 eggplant, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds 2 tomatoes, sliced 11 oz log goat cheese 4 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar salt and pepper , to taste Preparation Preheat grill for medium heat. In a large bowl, coat eggplant with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange half of the eggplant slices on a tray. Place a slice of tomato and a slice of goat cheese on each slice of eggplant....

Ingredients 3½lbschicken legs and thighs,(or 1½ to 2 lbs), boneless, skinless chicken thighs, bone in, skin on 1mediumyellow onion,sliced 4clovesgarlic,chopped ⅓cupsoy sauce 3tbspvinegar,or rice vinegar for a milder flavor 1tbspbrown sugar 1tspblack peppercorns 3driedbay leaves 1½cupslong grain white rice 1½cupswater green onions,thinly sliced, to garnish the rice, optional Preparation Combine the chicken and sauce ingredients in the pressure cooker. Stir or use hands to evenly coat the chicken pieces in the sauce....

Ingredients ¼ozactive dry yeast 1cupwarm milk ½cupsugar ⅓cupbutter,melted 2large eggs 1tspsalt 4cupsall purpose flour ¾cupbrown sugar,packed 2tbspground cinnamon ¼cupbutter,melted, divided bacon pieces,chopped ¼cupbutter,softened 4ozcream cheese,softened 10tbspreal maple syrup 3cupspowdered sugar additional bacon pieces for top Preparation In a small bowl with warm milk, dissolve your yeast. In a large bowl, combine sugar, butter, eggs, salt, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will still be a little sticky)....

Ingredients 1lbrotini pasta 15ozmandarin oranges1 can, drained 20ozpineapple chunks1 can, drained ¼cupchopped green onions 1cupdiced ham ½cupcreamy salad dressing Preparation In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain. In a salad bowl, combine the pasta, oranges, pineapple, green onions, ham and creamy salad dressing. Mix well and chill before serving. Related Video

Ingredients 2tbspextra virgin olive oil ½cuponion,finely chopped 3garlic cloves,finely chopped 4cananchovies,chopped 2tbsptomato paste ½tspred pepper flakes 28oztomatoes,(1 can) crushed 2tspdried oregano 2tbspsmall capers,non-pariel ¾cupolives,(95 grams) pitted , black or green, roughly chopped 1lbspaghetti,or linguine, or fettuccine salt extra virgin olive oil,for drizzling ¼cupparsley,fresh chopped Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (1 tablespoon of salt for every 2 quarts of water). While the water is heating, start making the sauce....

Ingredients 2tbspbutter ¾cupgreen bell pepperfinely diced ¾cuponionfinely diced 1tspminced garlic Salt and pepperto taste 1lbrib eye steakthinly sliced, boneless 8ozcream cheesesoftened ¼cupsour cream 2½cupsprovolone cheeseshredded or chopped, divided use 1tbspchopped parsley Cooking spray Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a square or rectangular baking dish with cooking spray. Melt a tablespoon of butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the pepper and onion and cook for 3 minutes or until softened....

Ingredients 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs, about 16 squares 2 tsp sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 24 large white marshmallows 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla 1/8 tsp salt 6 drops peppermint extract 6 drops red food coloring 1 cup whipping cream, chilled 2 tbsp peppermint candy, crushed Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all the crust ingredients well. Press the mixture firmly against the bottom and sides of an 8-inch pie plate....