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Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1lblean ground beef 1small yellow onion,peeled and diced 1small red bell pepper,cored and diced 2garlic cloves,minced 2cupstomato sauce 2tbspbrown sugar,packed 1tbspWorcestershire sauce 1tspchili powder salt and pepper,pinch, to taste Old El Paso Stand ‘n’ Stuff Taco Shells,Traditional Corn or Nacho Cheese Mexican cheese,shredded, chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, diced avocado, optional toppings Preparation Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, then cook until browned, breaking up the beef with a spoon and stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1¼lbssteak,flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced 3cupsmixed vegetables,like broccoli florets and bell peppers salt and pepper,to taste 1tbspvegetable oil green onions,and sesame seeds, sliced, optional garnishes ¼cupsoy sauce ½cupwater ¼cupbrown sugar 2tspgarlic,minced 2tspginger,minced 1tbsphoney 1tsptoasted sesame oil 1tbspcornstarch,plus 1 tsp Preparation Place the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, honey and sesame oil in a small pot over medium high heat. Stir for 3 minutes until the sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 1cupwarm water 2tbsporganic sugar 1tbspinstant yeast 3cupsall purpose flour,plus more for dusting 1tspbaking soda 1tspkosher salt 2tbspVegetable Oil 2tbspsesame oil,divided 1cupscallion,sliced ¼cupginger,fresh, minced 5clovesgarlic,minced ¼cuporganic sugar 2tbspchinese 5 spice ¼cupsoy sauce ¼cupshaoxing rice wine ¼cupdark soy sauce 12ozfirm tofu,pressed and sliced 2tbspVegetable Oil 1cupcucumber,julienned 1red pepper,seeded and julienned 1cupdaikon radish,julienned 1cupcarrot,julienned 1yellow pepper,seeded and julienned 2,jalapenos,sliced ½cupwater ½cuporganic sugar 1cuprice vinegar 1tbspkosher salt hoisin sauce scallion, sliced sesame seed...

Ingredients ¼cupbutter,or fat such as drippings ¼cupflour Preparation Melt butter (or fat) in a saucepan and whisk in flour until smooth. Allow it to bubble for at least 1 minute while mixing. For a blonde roux, allow it to cook for a minute or so. For a dark roux, cook the flour/fat mixture longer while whisking, until it reaches a golden dark caramel color. Add cold liquid a little at a time while whisking until smooth after each addition....

Ingredients 12fresh spearmint leaves,small ½lime,juiced 7ozsprite zero or club soda 1tbspsugar or splenda crushed ice Preparation In a cool tall glass, muddle the mint, sugar or splenda and lime juice. Add crushed ice and soda and stir well. Garnish with a lime wedge and a few sprigs of mint. Serve with a straw. Related Video

Ingredients 6cupskale,chopped 1cupcarrots,shredded 1red pepper,or yellow, thinly sliced 1cupred cabbage,thinly sliced ⅓cilantro,roughly chopped ⅓cupalmond slivers,or shaved almonds sesame seeds,optional 6tbspcreamy peanut butter 6tbspunseasoned rice vinegar 1lime juice,for more tang, add an extra half lime 6tbspolive oil 2tbspsoy sauce ¼cupsugar,or honey 2tspgarlic powder 1tspground ginger 1tspsriracha 1tspAsian sesame oil Preparation Whisk the creamy peanut butter, rice vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, sugar, garlic powder, ginger, sriracha, and sesame oil together until smooth....

Ingredients Preparation Shake with ice and strain. Serve in a cocktail glass. Related Video

Ingredients 1cupcider vinegar ½tspred pepper flakes ¼tspsalt 2cuppulled pork 6white buns 1cupwhite cabbage,grated 1carrot,grated 1tbspmayonnaise ¼tspsugar 1tspvinegar dashsalt pinchpepper,optional Preparation Combine the vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pork in a saucepot. Heat on medium-low with the lid on for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir the cabbage, carrot, mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper together until well combined. Set aside. When the meat is ready, turn off the stove and build the sandwiches....

Ingredients 2cupsall-purpose flour,or plain flour ¼cupgranulated sugar,or sweetener 4tspbaking powder ¼tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 1¾cupsmilk ¼cupbutter 2tsppure vanilla extract 1large egg Preparation Combine together the flour, sugar (or sweetener), baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large-sized bowl. Make a well in the center and add the milk, slightly cooled melted butter, vanilla, and egg. Use a wire whisk to whisk the wet ingredients together first before slowly folding them into the dry ingredients....

Ingredients 9×13 chocolate cake,baked according to package or recipe directions 30oz.cherry pie filling 4oz.kirsch,or cherry brandy or ameretto 2boxeschocolate pudding,prepared according to directions 16oz.whipped topping,defrosted Preparation Bake chocolate cake according to package directions. Cool completely. Cut cake into 1-inch cubes. Prepare pudding as directed. Place ½ of the cake in the bottom of a trifle bowl. Drizzle with kirsch if using. Top with half of the pudding, half of the cherries and half of the whipped topping....

Ingredients 2partsbrandy 1dashpowdered sugar ½partlemon juice 1partclub soda Highball glass 2partsbrandy 1dashpowdered sugar ½partlemon juice 1partclub soda Highball glass Preparation Shake all but club soda with ice and strain into the glass. Top with club soda. Shake all but club soda with ice and strain into the glass Top with club soda null Related Video

Ingredients nonstick cooking sprayfor greasing 2tbspunsalted butter 2tbspall purpose flour 1 ½cups whole milk 2cupsmild cheddar cheeseshredded 1tspkosher salt 4 ½cups macaronicooked for 2 minutes less than the package instructs 2cupssharp cheddar cheeseshredded 4cupsrotisserie chickenshredded ½ cupFrank’s® RedHot® Buffalo Wings Sauceplus more for serving 2stalkscelery 2tbspranch dressing ⅓ cup blue cheesecrumbled ¼ cup red onionfinely diced ¼ cup scallion sliced, green part only Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C)....

Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef 30 oz tomato sauce 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup water 2 tbsp dry onion soup mix 2 cup cottage cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 8 lasagna noodles, uncooked 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend, shredded Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In 3-quart saucepan, cook ground beef over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked. Remove from heat and drain....

Ingredients 1pkgrefrigerated biscuits 3mozzarella cheese sticks,(each cut into 6 pieces) 36slicespepperoni 2tbspolive oil ½tspgarlic powder 3tspItalian Seasoning ½cupparmesan cheese,grated and shredded Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease a baking sheet. Cut the biscuits in half so you have 16 biscuits, then flatten each biscuit. Place 2 pepperoni slices and one piece of cheese in the center of a biscuit. Fold and pinch the edges together to seal the pepperoni and cheese inside....

Ingredients 18¼ozchocolate cake mix 2eggs ½cupvegetable oil 1cupchocolate chips,semi-sweet or milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine cake mix, eggs, and oil until well mixed. Stir in white chocolate chips. Drop heaping spoonfuls on a parchment lined pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are crisp. Cool on a wire rack. Related Video

Ingredients ½partparfait amour 2partsCachaça® 1½partsstrawberry puree 1dashsugar Preparation Combine all ingredients in a blender with ice. Blend until smooth. Related Video

Ingredients 4ozbacon,diced 4eggs,large, whisked 2tbsppeanut oil,or olive oil 2medium carrots,diced 1onion 4garlic cloves,minced 1cupfrozen peas,thawed 4cupswhite rice,or brown rice 3tbsplow sodium soy sauce 1tbspoyster sauce 1tbspbutter 2tbspsesame oil 1tbsphoisin sauce green onions,sliced, for garnish (optional) Preparation Fry the bacon in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp and browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate with a paper towel. Set aside. Wipe pan over with a paper towel and heat 1 tablespoon of oil....

Ingredients 3lbfresh peaches,pitted and cut into ½-inch wedges 3tbspflour 2tbspfresh lemon juice 1tbspfreshly grated ginger ¼cupbrown sugar ¼cupgranulated sugar ½tspground cinnamon ½tspvanilla extract ½cupquick oats,or old-fashioned oats ½cupsliced almonds ¼cupbutter,room temperature ⅛tspsalt Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 3-quart baking pan with butter or cooking spray, and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together all of the filling ingredients until combined and evenly coated....

Ingredients 2lbmixed vegetables 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil fine sea salt freshly ground black pepper 2tspextra-virgin olive oil 1red bell pepperchopped ½tspfine-grain sea saltto taste 4cupswateror according package directions 1cupcorn polenta 1tbspbutter 3tbspmild salsa verde freshly ground black pepper 2ozgoat cheesecrumbled 4eggscooked as desired green onionfinely sliced salsa verdeand/or hot sauce Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. On a large, rimmed baking sheet, combine the vegetables with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3 cup chicken, cubed cooked 1 cup celery, chopped 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp curry powder 1 cup green grapes, seedless, halved 1 cup nuts, chopped 1 tsp celery salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 cup sprouts , optional 6 whole wheat pita breads, sliced to form a pocket Preparation Place cubed chicken in bowl. Add curry powder, celery and pepper to the mayonnaise. Place mayonnaise in bowl with chicken and nuts....