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Ingredients 1½cupsfat free milk 2tbsppumpkin butter 2tspvanilla extract ½tsppumpkin pie spice 2tspsugaror sugar substitute, to taste ¼cupespressoor ½ cup strong brewed coffee works fat free whipped topping pumpkin pie spicefor topping Preparation In a small pan, combine the milk, pumpkin butter, and sugar. Cook on medium heat, stirring, until it boils. Remove from heat, then stir in the vanilla extract. Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth. Pour into two mugs, add the hot espresso, then top with fat free whipped cream and a dash of pumpkin pie spice....

Ingredients 2lbsred potatoes,cut into 1 inch pieces 2tbspolive oil ½cupparmesan cheese,grated 3clovesgarlic,minced ½tsporegano ¼tspsalt ¼tsppepper parsley,chopped, for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with non stick cooking spray. In a large bowl add the olive oil, parmesan cheese, garlic, and oregano. Toss with the potatoes until coated and lay in a single layer on your baking sheet. Salt and pepper to taste. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and crisp....

Ingredients ½cupbutter 11ozbutterscotch chips 1cuppeanut butter 1cupcoconut,flaked 1cupwalnuts,chopped 3½cupsminiature marshmallows Preparation In the lower pot of a double boiler, add water halfway to the top and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. In the top of a double boiler, heat butter, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut, walnuts, and marshmallows. Pour mixture in a buttered pan. Refrigerate and cut into squares....

Ingredients ½cupcreamy peanut butter ¼cupsoy sauce ¼cuprice vinegar 1tbspsesame oil 2tbspsriracha sauce 1tbspginger,minced 3garlic cloves,minced 2tbspbrown sugar ¼cupwater salt,for water 1boxlinguine,whole grain, or pasta of choice 1cuplarge carrots,julienned 2cucumbers,shaved using vegetable peeler 1red bell pepper,thinly sliced into strips 1yellow bell pepper,thinly sliced into strips 3green onions,sliced ¼cupfresh cilantro,chopped ¼cuppeanuts,chopped Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, water, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and water....

Ingredients 2lbssweet potatoes,3 to 4 medium sweet potatoes 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil 1tspchili powder,or freshly ground black pepper, optional, to taste ¼tspfine sea salt Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F, then line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper/ Either scrub the sweet potatoes clean and pat dry, or peel them. Use a sharp chef’s knife to cut the potatoes into 1-inch thick rounds. Cut up each round to make 1-inch cubes....

Ingredients 1 purple cabbage, shredded 2 apples, chopped 4 tbsp brown sugar 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar butter bread crumbs Preparation Mix cabbage, vinegar, apples, and 2 tbs of sugar in a casserole dish. Add squares of butter along the top with the rest of the sugar and breadcrumbs. Bake at 320 degrees for an hour and 20 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 4eggs,large 1cupmilk ¾cupall purpose flour 2tbspcocoa powder ¼cupgranulated sugar ¼tspkosher salt 1tspvanilla extract 2tbspunsalted butter ½tspred gel food coloring cooking spray 2ozcream cheese,softened 1tbspof butter,softened 1½tbspmilk 1cuppowdered sugar 1cupfruit,assorted fresh for topping Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F Place the eggs, milk, flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt and vanilla into the blender; blend until thoroughly combined. Add the food coloring and blend for 30 seconds. Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or nonstick pan over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2cupswhole milk,warmed ½cupunsalted butter,(1 stick), melted 1cupgranulated sugar 2¼tspactive dry yeast 1tspbaking powder 2tspsalt 5cupsall purpose flour,divided 16ozcream cheese,softened 1cuppowdered sugar 1lemon zest 2tbsplemon juice,(from about 1 lemon), fresh 1tspvanilla extract 1cupraspberry jam ¼cupblueberry jam nonstick cooking spray Preparation In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Add the yeast, baking powder, salt, and 2 cups of flour. Stir to combine. Add 2 more cups of flour and stir until the dough comes together....

Ingredients 2headslarge cauliflower 6tbspolive oil 1¼tspkosher salt ¼tspblack pepper 1tbspza’atar 1tspground cumin 1cupGreek yogurt,full-fat 3tbsptahini 1lemon,zested 1lemon,juiced 1tbspextra-virgin olive oil,good quality ½tspkosher salt ¼tspblack pepper ¼cupfresh mint leaf,torn if large ½cuppomegranate seeds ¼cuppine nuts,toasted 1tbspextra virgin olive oil Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Remove the large, tough outer leaves from the cauliflower, and reserve any smaller, tender leaves. Cut cauliflower into medium florets. In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with the olive oil, salt, pepper, za’atar, and cumin....

Ingredients 1medium delicata squash,cleaned 3tbspolive oil,divided 1½tspsalt,plus a pinch, divided 1large fennel bulb ½tspsmoked paprika 1bunchlacinato kale,woody stems removed, roughly chopped 4½cupsfarro,cooked 1cupcanned chickpea,drained and rinsed ⅓cupcreamy goat cheese,crumbled ½cupapple cider vinegar ¼cuplemon juice,fresh 3tbsphoney 1tbspDijon mustard 4clovesgarlic,minced salt,to taste pepper,to taste ½cupextra virgin olive oil Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Using a long, sharp knife, remove the ends of the squash, then cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and pulp....

Ingredients 1⅓cupszucchini,(1 small), ends trimmed, sliced into half moons 1⅓cupsyellow squash,(1 small), ends trimmed, sliced into quarters 1pintgrape tomatoes 1cupgreen bell pepper,chopped ½small red onion,chopped into chunks and separated 1½cupsfresh corn 1¼lbslarge raw shrimp,(21/25), peeled and deveined 3tbspolive oil 3clovesgarlic,(1 tbsp), minced salt and freshly ground black pepper 1tsppaprika ½tspcelery seed ½tspdried thyme ¼tspcayenne pepper,or to taste, optional 1½tbspparsley,minced, for garnish, optional 4lemon wedges,for serving Preparation Preheat a grill over medium-high heat to 425 degrees F....

Ingredients 1lbraw shrimppeeled and deveined ¾cupPanko Breadcrumbs ¼cupred bell pepperfinely diced 3tbspsliced chivesplus more for garnish ½tspsalt ¼tsppepper 2eggs 1tsplemon zest 4tbspolive oil sour creamoptional, for serving lemon wedgesoptional, for serving Preparation Place the shrimp in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped – do not grind into a paste. Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl and add the panko breadcrumbs, red bell pepper, chives, salt, pepper, eggs, and lemon zest....

Ingredients 2tbsplite soy sauce 2tbspketchup 2tbsphoney 3garlic clovesminced 6chicken thighsbone in, skin on Preparation Combine the soy sauce, ketchup, honey and garlic in the slow cooker until well mixed. Lay the chicken skin side up in a single layer on top of the mixture. Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours. Serve with rice or on its own, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp unsalted butter 3/4 cup white onion, or yellow onion, diced 1 ½ tbsp garlic, minced 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 ½ cup chicken stock , or 2 tbsp crumbled bouillon cubes 1 ½ cup heavy cream 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1 tsp sugar 3/4 cup sour cream 12 oz frozen spinach, defrosted, drained, & chopped...

Ingredients 1cupwalnuts ½lbsugar snap peas 5celery ribs,from the inner heart 8ozradishes,(1 bunch) 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil 1tbspfresh lemon juice 1½tbspdill,finely chopped kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a pie plate, toast the walnuts for 8 minutes or until fragrant. Let cool, then coarsely chop. In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, blanch the sugar snaps for about 2 minutes, until bright green and crisp-tender....

Ingredients 12ozdry spaghetti 3tbspbutter 1onion,diced 3garlic cloves,minced ¾lbsmushrooms,sliced 3tbspflour 2¼cupschicken broth,reduced sodium 8ozcream cheese,spreadable, garlic flavor 1⅓cupshalf and half,or light cream salt and pepper,to taste 1tbspparsley,fresh 1tspItalian seasoning 2cupsturkey,chopped 2cupsmozzarella cheese,divided ¼cupparmesan cheese Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cook the spaghetti to al dente according to package directions. Cook the butter, onions and garlic over medium heat until softened. Add mushrooms, then cook for an additional 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1Hotdogs,per child 6pcsspaghetti,uncooked per slice of hotdog pasta sauce,your favorite Preparation Slice hotdogs into 1-inch pieces. Pass about 6 pieces of uncooked spaghetti through the hotdogs at all different angles. Place in boiling water according to spagheti package directions. (Don’t worry, the centers cook up perfectly!). Serve with warm pasta sauce. Related Video

Ingredients 4chicken breasts ½tspgarlic powder 1onionfinely diced 2cupsbarbecue saucedivided ½cuplight beeror chicken broth 8hamburger buns coleslaw Preparation Place chicken breast in the slow cooker and season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add onion, 1 cup of the barbecue sauce and beer. Cook on Low 7 to 8 hours or High 4 to 5 hours. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks. Ladle some of the juices into the chicken....

Ingredients 10ozdelicata squash 1cuppanko breadcrumbs,or whole wheat bread crumbs ½cupparmesan cheese,grated 2tspgarlic powder 1tsppaprika 1tspdried basil 1tspdried oregano 1tspkosher salt tspblack pepper 3large eggs 1cupall-purpose flour ¼cupDijon mustard 1tbspwhole grain mustard 1tbsphoney Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Cut 1 inch (2.5 cm) off the top and bottom of each squash, so you reach the seeds. Discard the top and bottom pieces. Slice the remaining squash into ¼-inch (½ cm) thick rounds....

Ingredients 1cupwater ½cupsugar 3cupsblood orange juice 1cupcantaloupe,small balls 1cuphoneydew melon,small balls 1cupwatermelon,small balls, seedless 1cupblueberries ½cupred seedless grapes,halved ½cupgreen grapes,halved, seedless 2tbspfresh lemon juice ¼tspsalt Preparation Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan and heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Boil for 1 minute, then pour into a heatsafe bowl to cool. Heat the orange juice in the same saucepan to boiling over medium-high heat....