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Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1lbchicken breasts,boneless skinless, thin cut variety ½cupmozzarella cheese salt and pepper,to taste 8ozmushrooms,sliced 1½cupsMadeira wine 1½cupsbeef broth 2tbspbutter 1½tbspcornstarch,dissolved in 2 tbsp of cold water salt and pepper,to taste 1lbasparagus stalks,trimmed salt and pepper,to taste 1tbspparsley,chopped cooking spray Preparation Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Place the chicken in the pan, then cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through....

Ingredients 6cupschickpeas,(three 19 oz cans), drained and rinsed canned 3cupchicken broth,canned, low sodium or homemade stock 3tbspolive oil 1carrot 1onion 1rib celery 4clovesgarlic 1tspdried rosemary 1bay leaf pinchred pepper flakes,dried 1cuptomatoes in thick puree,canned ½cuptubetti,or other small macaroni 1tspsalt ½lbswiss chard ¼tspfresh ground black pepper Preparation Puree half of the chickpeas with 1½ cups of the broth in a blender or food processor. In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat....

Ingredients 1boxDevil’s Food Cake Mix 1¼cupsCoca Colaor Cherry Coca Cola 1Tbsp.vegetable oil 4largeeggs 1cupcondensed milksweetened ⅔cupevaporated milk ⅔cupheavy cream 1cupCoca Colaor Cherry Coca Cola 1⅓cupsheavy cream ¼cupgranulated sugar Red Sprinkleschocolate sprinkles or crushed cherry lollipops Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl combine cake mix, Coca-Cola, vegetable oil, and eggs. Blend ingredients together using an electric mixer, on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase speed to medium and blend the mixture for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cup all purpose flour, unbleached 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening, chilled, cut into pieces 6 tbsp unsalted butter, chilled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 6 oz extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely shredded 2/3 cup ice water 4 oz Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced 2/3 cup raisins 1/2 cup golden brown sugar 1/3 cup sugar, plus 2 tsp 3 tbsp all purpose flour, unbleached 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice...

Ingredients ½cupapricot brandy ¼cuppeach schnapps white wine,1 bottle 2oranges,sliced 2limes 2peaches,pitted and sliced 1½cupsstrawberries,halved club soda,or prosecco or gingerale Preparation Combine the brandy, peach schnapps, oranges, limes, peaches, and strawberries. Add the white wine, then stir to combine. Refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Add fruit from the jug to the bottom of a glass. Fill ¾ of the glass with sangria mix. Top off with club soda, serve, and enjoy!...

Ingredients 3cupspowdered sugar ⅔cupunsweetened cocoa powder ¼tspsalt,not kosher salt 3large egg whites,room temperature 2tspvanilla extract 1tspespresso powder,optional 2cupsdark chocolate chips,or any kind of chocolate chip flaky sea salt,optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the baking sheets using a silicone mat or parchment paper. Sift the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt together into a large bowl Add in the egg whites, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips. Stir until combined....

Ingredients 8white onions,medium, thinly sliced kosher salt,to taste black pepper,freshly ground, to taste 1½tspgarlic powder ½cupdry white wine,such as chardonnay 8ozcream cheese,room temperature ½cupparmesan cheese,grated, grated, plus more for serving 1½cupsmayonnaise 1½cupssour cream 1tbspfresh chives,for garnish, thinly sliced potato chip,and pretzels, for serving 8ozcream cheese,room temperature 1tbspfresh chives,thinly sliced 6cupsneutral oil,such as canola, for frying 12squarewonton wrappers 1largeegg,beaten Preparation Add the onions to a large sauté pan over low heat and season with salt, pepper, and the garlic powder....

Ingredients 50Nilla wafers 6tbspbutter,melted ¼cupgranulated sugar 4ozcream cheese,softened 14ozsweetened condensed milk,(1 can) 1tsppure vanilla extract ½tspkosher salt 1cupcool whip 3cupstoasted coconut,divided 1cupcaramel,plus 2 tbsp, melted and divided ¼cupmini chocolate chips ¼cupsemisweet chocolate chips,melted Preparation Make crust: In a food processor, pulse Nilla wafers until they are fine crumbs Transfer crumbs to a bowl, then add melted butter and sugar and stir until combined Grease a 9″ pie plate and press in the crust mixture...

Ingredients 2¼cupsold fashioned rolled oats ½cupyellow cake mix,(the dry cake mix) ½cuplight corn syrup,or honey 1tsppure vanilla extract ½cupsprinkles Preparation Combine the old fashioned rolled oats, yellow cake mix, light corn syrup, pure vanilla extract, and sprinkles into a large bowl. Stir well, until all oats are moistened. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour. Remove from refrigerator and roll into balls. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1⅓cupsjasmine rice,rinsed and drained well 1¼cupscoconut milk 1¼cupscoconut water,or water ¼tspsalt 1½tbspolive oil,divided 1tspsesame oil,divided 1¼cupsred bell pepper,diced ⅓cupgreen onions,light portion, sliced 2tspcloves garlic,minced 2tspfresh ginger,peeled and minced 2cupsham,diced 2cupsfresh pineapple,diced 3large eggs ½cupgreen onions,green portion, sliced 3tbspfresh cilantro,minced 1tbspsoy sauce,or more to taste Preparation In a medium saucepan bring coconut milk, coconut water, and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Add in rice, cover, and reduce heat to low....

Ingredients 1cupquinoa ⅓cupalmondsslivered ⅓cupmintchopped ⅓cupparsleychopped ⅓cuppomegranate arils ⅓cupcranberriesdried, or raisins ⅓cupKalamata olivesthinly sliced , and/or 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta ¼cupolive oil ¼cupfresh lemon juiceabout two medium lemons, juiced ¼tspsalt ¼tspground cinnamon black pepperseveral twists, freshly ground Preparation First, rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh colander under running water for 1 to 2 minutes. In a medium-sized pot, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then cover the pot, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1onion,large, diced 1tbspolive oil 2chicken breasts,large 1cupcarrots,sliced 1cupcelery,sliced 1tbspparsley,fresh 1bay leaf 6cupschicken broth 4ozegg noodles salt & pepper,to taste Preparation Turn the Instant Pot on to Saute mode. Cook onion in olive oil until softened. Add remaining ingredients except for the noodles. Select Soup and High-Pressure modes and change the time to 10 minutes. Quick-release the pressure on the Instant Pot. Once cooked, remove and discard bay leaf. Remove chicken breasts and shred with a fork....

Ingredients 1cauliflower head,coarsely chopped 4ozcream cheese,softened ¼cupparmesan cheese,grated ½tspgarlic powder salt and ground black pepper,to taste ¼cupCheddar cheese,shredded or as needed Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender for 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a bowl....

Ingredients 2tbsppine nuts 3yellow peaches,pitted and sliced into wedges 8ozburrata cheese,torn into chunks 2ozprosciutto,torn into long strips ¾cupfresh basil leaves,loosely packed ½tspsalt freshly ground black pepper,to taste 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 2tbspwhite balsamic vinegar Preparation Place the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown in spots, a few minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool. Arrange the peaches and prosciutto on a platter....

Ingredients 1 cup potato flakes, dry 1 cup boiling water 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp salt ⅛ tsp ground black pepper 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour Preparation Place potato flakes in a medium-size bowl. Pour in boiling water; stir until blended. Let cool. Stir in egg, salt, and pepper. Blend in enough flour to make fairly stiff dough. Turn dough out on a well-floured board. Knead lightly. Divide dough in half....

Ingredients 5lbschicken breastsboneless, skinless 1bottlebeeror chicken stock 1smallwhite oniondiced 4clovesgarlicpeeled and minced 1 tbspchipotle powder(or 1 chipotle in adobo sauce), minced 2tspcumin 1tspblack pepper 1tspchili powder 1 1⁄2tspsalt 4fresh limes Preparation Add the chicken, beer, onion, garlic, chipotle, cumin, black pepper, chili powder, and salt to the bowl of a large slow cooker. Gently toss to combine. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours until the chicken is completely tender and shreds easily with a fork....

Ingredients ¼cupunsalted butter ¼cupall-purpose flour,spooned and leveled 2cupswhole milk 2cupssharp cheddar cheese,grated 2tbsphot sauce 1tspcayenne pepper salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour over the top, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes until a thick paste forms. Slowly add the milk to the flour-butter paste in a steady stream, whisking constantly. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens....

Ingredients 1 egg white 1 tbsp water 1 lb pecan , halves 1 cup white sugar ¾ tsp salt ½ tsp ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Grease one baking sheet. In a mixing bowl, whip together the egg white and water until frothy. In a separate bowl, mix together sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add pecans to egg whites, stir to coat the nuts evenly. Remove the nuts, and toss them in the sugar mixture until coated....

Ingredients 2lbssweet potatoes,3 to 4 medium, peeled and sliced into 1-inch chunks 2tbspolive oil ¼tspcayenne pepper,omit if sensitive to spice ¼tspfine sea salt 1tbspolive oil 1small yellow onion,or white onion, finely chopped fine sea salt 2tspground cumin ¼tspchili powder 2cansblack beans,or 3 cups cooked black beans, rinsed and drained ⅓cupwater 1tspsherry vinegar,or lime juice freshly ground black pepper,to taste 2avocados,pitted 1cupfresh cilantro,lightly packed, mostly leaves, some small stems are fine...

Ingredients 6 chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless, cubed 8 slices Swiss cheese 1 can cream of chicken soup ½ milk 1 box Stove Top dressing 1 stick butter , melted Preparation Arrange chicken in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with Swiss cheese. Combine soup and milk; stir well. Spoon over chicken; sprinkle with stuffing mix. Drizzle melted butter over crumbs. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes....