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Ingredients 2slicesthick-cut bacon,diced 8ozbrussels sprouts,thinly-sliced with ends trimmed and discarded 1small red onion,peeled and thinly sliced 4garlic cloves,peeled and thinly-sliced 2pcsflatbread 1tbspolive oil 1cupshredded mozzarella cheese 2ozcrumbled goat cheese,blue cheese or feta cheese balsamic glaze,store-bought or homemade* Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Fry bacon in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until cooked. Transfer bacon to a separate plate with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Meanwhile, keep about 1 tablespoon of the remaining bacon grease in the sauté pan; discard the extra if there’s too much grease in there....

Ingredients 1bagwhite chocolate chips 1tubcaramel apple frosting Preparation Melt chocolate chips in a small pot on low-medium heat, stirring the entire time until all melted. Remove the pot from heat and add the frosting. Stir until all combined. Pour into a parchment linked 8×8-inch square pan. Chill for 1 to 2 hours. Serve and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 2tbspgarlic powder 2tbsponion powder 1tbspfine sea salt 1tbspground black pepper 1baby back pork ribs rack ¾cupbarbeque sauce,or to taste 1 (6×18-inch) cedar plank Preparation Mix the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Spread over the baby back ribs. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight. Place the plank on a rimmed baking sheet and pour in enough water to cover....

Ingredients 1¾cupsall-purpose flour,spoon & leveled ¾tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt ¾cupgranulated sugar ½cupsalted butter,softened to room temperature 1largeegg,at room temperature 8fun sized Butterfinger candy bars,chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl; set aside. With an electric mixer, beat sugar and butter until creamy. Beat in egg until just combined. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in Butterfinger pieces by hand; the dough will be very thick....

Ingredients 1 lb lean ground turkey , or boca meat style crumbles, or ground turkey sausage 1/4 cup onion, diced 2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 4 large zucchinis, halved lengthwise 1 cup pizza sauce, or pasta sauce 2 tbsp parmesan, grated 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Preparation Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a 13×9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. In a large non-stick skillet, combine ground turkey, onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 6Foster Farms Simply Raised chicken thighs,bone-in, skin-on ½tspkosher salt ¼tspcracked black pepper 2large sweet potatoes,diced 12clovesgarlic,chopped 6cupsspinach 1cupchicken broth ½cuphalf and half ½cupfreshly grated Parmesan,plus more shaved Parmesan for garnish Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat a heavy pan or cast-iron skillet heat on high. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place the Foster Farms Simply Raised Chicken Thighs skin side down and sear for about 4 to 6 minutes until browned....

Ingredients 1¼ozTanqueray London Dry Gin 1ozlime juice 1lime twist Preparation In a shaker half filled with ice, add the Tanqueray London Dry Gin and lime juice. Stir well and strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with lime twist. Serve cold, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1½cupsall-purpose flour 1¾tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt 10½tbspbutter,softened ⅓cupgranulated sugar ¼cuplight-brown sugar,packed 1large egg 2tbspsour cream ¾tspvanilla extract peach jam,or preserves 6tbspmilk,divided food coloring,red and yellow ½cupgranulated sugar fresh mint leaves,for garnish, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, granulated sugar and light-brown sugar on medium-low speed for 1 minute until well blended....

Ingredients 1partIrish cream liqueur 1partsambuca 1partvodka 3splashesTabasco® sauce Preparation Pour ingredients into glass neat. (Do not chill). Related Video

Ingredients 3lbsbreakfast sausages,or other fresh pork sausages 2tbspunsalted butter 2lbsmedium shallots,peeled 1½cupsdry white wine salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Prick the sausages all over with a fork. Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the sausages and cook over moderately low heat for about 8 minutes until lightly browned. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat. Add the shallots and wine and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes until the shallots are tender and the wine has reduced slightly....

Ingredients 1cangarbanzo beans,(chickpeas) 1garlic clove 3tbsptahini,(sesame seed paste) 1tbspolive oil salt 1lemon water,optional paprika,optional 2pcspita bread,cut into wedges, optional 1medium cucumber 2medium carrots Preparation Open the can of garbanzo beans. Strain the juice, and rinse the beans with fresh water. Put the beans into the blender. Add the garlic, tahini, olive oil, and salt to the blender or food processor Squeeze the juice from the lemon into the blender (A good trick is to hold hand over the blender and let the juice dribble between fingers to be able to catch the seeds, or use a strainer)....

Ingredients 2largechicken breasts,boneless, skinless, halved horizontally to make 4 fillets 3tspItalian seasoning 2tspgarlic,minced salt,to taste 1tbspof olive oil,for cooking 4Roma tomatoes,finely chopped ¼red onion,finely chopped 4tbspfresh basil,shredded 2tbspolive oil salt,to taste ½cupparmesan cheese,freshly shaved 3garlic cloves,optional ½cupbalsamic vinegar 2tspbrown sugar,optional Preparation Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic and salt. Heat oil in a grill pan or skillet, and sear chicken breasts over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes on each side or until browned on both sides and cooked through....

Ingredients 1lbground turkey,not extra lean 2slicesbacon,uncooked, diced 1egg yolk 2tbspseasoned bread crumbs 2tbspbarbecue sauce,plus extra for basting 1tspWorcestershire sauce ½tspgarlic powder 1tbsponion,grated salt and pepper 4hamburger buns lettuce,optional tomato,optional onion,optional Preparation Gently combine the ground turkey, bacon, egg yolk, bread crumbs, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion, salt and pepper in a bowl. Form into 4 patties that are ½-inch thick. Using thumb, create a small indent in the patties....

Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 2 tbsp. dried lavender Preparation Process granulated sugar and dried lavender in a blender or food processor until the lavender is blended into the sugar completely. It should be light purple in color. Place in a pretty jar, and label. Related Video

Ingredients ½cupolive oil 1onion,thinly sliced 1red bell pepper,thinly sliced 1green bell pepper,sliced 1carrot,sliced ½cupgreen onions,chopped 2clovesgarlic,minced 5½ozbaby corn,(1 can) drained 4½ozmushrooms,(1 can) drained 1tspdried parsley ¼tspgarlic powder salt and pepper,to taste 2tbspparmesan cheese,grated 1lbpasta,uncooked Preparation Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Add onion, peppers, and carrot and saute until onion is golden. Stir in the scallions and minced garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the baby corn, mushroom, and seasonings, and heat through....

Ingredients 2tsporange zest,grated ½cuporange juice,fresh ½cupsoy sauce ½cuprice vinegar 2tbspcornstarch 3tspvegetable oil 1lbpork tenderloin,quartered, thinly sliced 1tspgarlic,minced 3scallions,white and green parts separated, thinly sliced 1lbbroccoli head,cut into bite-size florets, stalks peeled, thinly sliced ½cupchicken broth Preparation Combine the orange zest, juice, soy sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch in a medium bowl; set aside. In a large skillet on medium, heat oil. Cook the pork pieces in oil for 1 to 2 minutes, until browned on one side....

Ingredients 3cupscooked rice,fresh or frozen 10ozlean pork loin,diced into ½-inch cubes ¼tspsalt ¼tspblack pepper ¼cupvegetable oil,divided ½white onion,chopped 2clovesgarlic,minced fresh ginger,2 inches, minced or grated 1cupfrozen carrots and peas 3large eggs,scrambled 1tbspsoy sauce 2tbsptoasted sesame oil 1tspchili oil ¼tspred pepper flakes pinchsesame seeds Preparation If using freshly-cooked rice, spread onto a baking sheet and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Or stick the rice in the fridge to cool it quickly....

Ingredients 1lblean ground beef(80:20 fat ratio) 1sweet onionmedium, diced 8oztomato sauce 1tbspYellow Mustard ½tbspchili powder 1tspgarlic powder 1tsponion powder 2tspbrown sugar 2tspWorcestershire sauce ¼tspred pepper flakes ½cupbeef stock(or broth) Preparation In a 12-inch skillet brown ground beef and onions over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes or until the stock has cooked down and the chili sauce reaches your desired consistency....

Ingredients 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt 2 ½ cups rhubarb, frozen, chopped 2 ½ cups raspberries, frozen 1/4 tsp. lemon zest 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 bananas, peeled and broken into pieces Preparation Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve chilled. Related Video

Ingredients 2sweet potatoes,sliced into ⅛-inch thick coins 1onion,quartered then cut into ½-inch slices 2tbspvegetable oil,or canola oil ½tspsea salt & lots of freshly ground black pepper,or more or less to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with a spoon until vegetables are evenly-coated. Prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper, and spray with cooking spray. Transfer vegetables to the baking sheet, and spread so that they are evenly spaced in a single layer....