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Ingredients 8ozcream cheese,softened ¼cupbutter,softened ¼cupbiscoff creamy spread ¼tspvanilla ¾cuppowdered sugar 2tbspbrown sugar ½cupsemisweet mini chocolate chips ½cupEnglish toffee bits 2cupspecans,chopped Preparation In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, Biscoff, and vanilla until fluffy and well combined. Add the powdered sugar and brown sugar and beat until completely mixed. Stir in the chocolate chips and toffee. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to allow flavors to blend....

Ingredients 6bacon strips,chopped 2chicken breasts,sliced 5ozspinach 4garlic cloves 2tspsalt 1tsppepper 5cupsmilk 1lbpenne pasta,dry 1cupParmesan cheese,grated Preparation Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until crispy. Add the chicken and cook until no pink is showing. Remove the chicken. Cook the spinach, garlic, salt, and pepper with the bacon until the spinach has wilted. Put the chicken back in, add the milk, then stir. Bring the milk to a boil, then add the pasta....

Ingredients 6oranges 1canpineapple in juice,crushed ¼cupshoney Preparation Squeeze the juice from the oranges into a mixing bowl and fish out the seeds. Mix in the crushed pineapple and honey, with pineapple juice included. Pour the mixture into the freezer molds, leaving at least 1⁄2 inch empty at the top. Freeze for 2 hours, or until solid. To unmold, fill the bowl or pot with the hot water, and dip the molds in it until the popsicles can be pulled out by their handles....

Ingredients 1½cupswarm water 2tbspsugar 1tbspyeast 3½cupsflour 1tspsalt ¼cupbutter,melted ¼cupparmesan 1tspgarlic salt ½cupbutter 2cupsheavy whipping cream 1tspgarlic powder ¼tspsalt ¼tspblack pepper 1tspItalian seasoning 1cupparmesan cheese,grated Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. To make the dough, in a stand mixer using the dough hook, add warm water, yeast and sugar. Allow the yeast to proof for 5 minutes. Add the flour and salt and mix until the dough forms into a ball and is smooth....

Ingredients 2½cupsflour 2tbspsugar salt,to taste 16tbspunsalted butter,chilled, cubed ½cupbuttermilk,chilled 1½lbpeach,pit removed, sliced into 8 wedges 1cupblackberry ½cupbrown sugar,lightly packed 2tbspbourbon,or 1 tbsp of vanilla extract 3tbspcornstarch 1tbsplemon zest 1tspground cinnamon salt,to taste 1egg 2tspwater turbinado sugar 2½cupsflour 2tbspsugar salt,to taste 16tbspunsalted butter,chilled and cubed ½cupbuttermilk,chilled 1½lbpeach,pit removed and sliced into 8 wedges 1cupblackberry ½cupbrown sugar,lightly packed 2tbspbourbon,or 1 tbsp of vanilla extract 3tbspcornstarch 1tbsplemon,zest 1tspground cinnamon salt,to taste 1egg 2tspwater...

Ingredients 5cupspotatoes,peeled and diced 1cuponion,diced ¾cupcelery,diced ¾cupcarrot,diced 2tspsalt,or to taste ½tspground black pepper,or to taste 4cupswater 1½cupsham,diced 10¾ozcondensed cream of celery soup,(2 cans) 1cupheavy cream Preparation Bring the potatoes, onion, celery, carrot, salt, pepper, and water to a boil in a large pot. Cook for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Add the ham, cream of celery soup, and heavy cream; then return to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 12cupswatermeloncubed 12cupspineapplecubed 12cupscantaloupecubed 12strawberries 3mangoespeeled and cubed 12blackberries 3kiwipeeled, halved and sliced 4ozstrawberry yogurt 4ozWhipped Topping 12 wooden skewers, 6-inches long Preparation Thread fruit onto wooden skewers. Combine fruit dip ingredients and stir well. Place skewers on a serving platter with dip. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 3 tbsp water 1 tbsp light corn syrup 1/3 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 tsp fleur de sel or other fine-grained sea salt 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour 2 cup sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 2 large eggs, stored at room temperature 1 cup strong black coffee or 2 tsp. instant coffee powder plus 1 cup of boiling water...

Ingredients ½cupzucchini,grated, all moisture squeezed dry with paper towel 2tbsponion,minced 2tbspred pepper,diced 3garlic cloves,crushed ½cupwhole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs,use plain for dairy free ¼cupHarissa,such as Mina 1large egg 1tspsweet paprika 1tspkosher salt 1.3lbground turkey,93% lean 1½tbspHarissa Sauce,for topping 1½tbspketchup Preparation In a large bowl, mix the zucchini, onion, garlic, red pepper, breadcrumbs, ¼ cup Harissa, egg, paprika and salt. Add the turkey and combine until mixed through. Form the meat into 5 round patties....

Ingredients 8taco shells 5½tbspcooking oil 2cupskidney beans,(19 oz) can, drained and rinsed ⅓cuptomato salsa ¾tspsalt 1½tbspwine vinegar ¾tspdijon mustard ¼tspfresh ground black pepper ¼tspchili powder ¼cupcilantro,chopped, optional 1headromaine lettuce 2large tomatoes 1avocado,cut into thin slices ¼lbcheddar cheese,(about 1 cup) 1roasted chicken,bones and skin removed 1cupblack olives Preparation Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the taco shells on a baking sheet and bake them for about 8 minutes until crisp....

Ingredients 3pcsmild Italian sausage linkscasings removed 2pcshot Italian sausage links,casings removed 14ozlow-sodium chicken broth(3 cans) 4smallsweet potatoespeeled and cubed 3tbspCarribbean jerk marinadeor to taste 2clovesgarlicminced ½tspground thyme 1pinchground cinnamon 15ozblack beans(1 can), rinsed and drained Preparation Slice sausage links into 1/2-inch chunks. Cook sausages in a skillet over high heat until browned but not cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess fat....

Ingredients 2cupsflour 1cupsugar 3/4cupbuttermelted and cooled 1/2tspvanilla extract 1/2tbspstar anise 2tspbaking powder 4pcseggs 3pcseggs 1cupsugar 2cupsflour 1/3cupcocoa powder 1/2cupbutter 2tspbaking powder 1tspvanilla extract 1tspanise extract 1/2tsp½ teaspoon salt Preparation Get two large bowls for the two different flavors. In one bowl, mix together the ingredients of the vanilla pizzelles. In another, mix together the chocolate pizzelle ingredients. Cook each pizzelle in a pizzelle maker for 20 seconds, then place on a wire rack to cool....

Ingredients 12pickle spears 12slicesBacon ½cupranch dressing parsleychopped, for garnish, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Wrap each pickle spear in a slice of bacon. Place each pickle spear on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Serve with a side of ranch for dipping. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Related Video

Ingredients 6chicken thighs,bone in and skin on 1tspkosher salt ½tspblack pepper,coarse ground ½tspdried thyme Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Season the dry chicken thighs with salt, pepper and thyme. Place the chicken into a baking dish, then roast for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1tbspcanola oil ½mediumsweet onionfinely chopped 1lbground beef 1packetMcCormick® Chili Seasoning Mix ¼cupwater 2tbspunsalted butter 2tbspall purpose flour 1½cupwhole milk 2½cupsshredded cheddar cheesedivided 1tspkosher salt 4½cupsmacaronicooked nonstick cooking sprayfor greasing 1cupsour cream ¼cupshredded sharp cheddar cheese ¼cupscallionssliced 1jalapeñothinly sliced Preparation Preheat the oven to 400ºF with a 12-cup nonstick muffin tin inside. Heat the canola oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until the onion is translucent (about 3 to 5 minutes)....

Ingredients 2tbspred wine vinegar 4tspextra virgin olive oil 5tbspKalamata olives,minced 4red onion,thin slices salt and fresh ground pepper,coarse to taste 4tbspfeta,crumbled 12ozciabatta bread,cut into 4 pieces 8romaine lettuce leaves ½cucumber,thinly sliced, medium 1tomato,thinly sliced, medium Preparation In a small bowl, whisk red wine vinegar, and olive oil then season with salt and pepper. Add chopped olives and red onions then set aside. Spread the olive mixture on 4 slices of bread....

Ingredients 2 oz whiskey 4 oz club soda, chilled Preparation Add the whiskey into a highball glass with ice. Top with club soda and stir gently and briefly to combine. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 4 cup low fat milk 1 cup brown rice, uncooked 3 strips orange zest, wide 3 tbsp sugar salt, pinch 1 tsp vanilla extract nutmeg, pinch 1/2 cup cranberries, dried 1/4 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup pecans , toasted chopped, optional Preparation In a heavy medium-size saucepan, bring the milk, rice, zest, sugar and salt to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and gently simmer until the rice is tender and the milk is almost absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 1-1 1/2 hours....

Ingredients 1pcEnglish cucumber 1pinttomatoes,cherry or grape, halved 8ozmozzarella balls,or diced mozzarella ½cupbasil leaves 2tbspbalsamic glaze,store-bought or homemade sea salt black pepper 8ozuncooked pasta,optional Preparation In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil. Drizzle evenly with 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze then toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed and add more balsamic glaze if you would like. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day....

Ingredients 6cupscold water 6cupswhite sugar Preparation Prepare candy growing area by thoroughly cleaning and drying an 8-cup jar. It should be in a place where it can rest undisturbed for about 2 weeks. In a large bowl, place the water. Dissolve the sugar in water, a little at a time, stirring each time until sugar is completely dissolved until no more sugar can be incorporated. Pour the sugar water into a clean jar and place a bamboo skewer in the jar, being sure the top sticks out over the surface of the water....