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Ingredients 6cupscubed red potato,(about 2 lbs or 6 medium potatoes) ½cupmilk ½cupcream cheese,(½ pkg, softened) ½cupsour cream ¼cupbutter,softened 1envelope ranch salad dressing mix ¼tspdill or parsley,dried, optional Preparation Place the potatoes and milk in a slow-cooker and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours or until the potatoes are very tender and soft. Add the cheese, sour cream, butter, ranch seasoning. Cover for 10 minutes or until butter begins to melt and cream cheese is very soft....

Ingredients ¼cupolive oil ¼cupcanola oil 2tsporange zest ¼cupfresh orange juice 2tbspfresh lemon juice 2tbsphoney 2tspdijon mustard ¼tspsalt 1tbsppoppy seeds 1lbchickengrilled 9ozbaby spinach 2mediumavocadoscored and diced 1cupfetacrumbled ¾cupalmondssliced , toasted ¾cupcranberriesdried Preparation Add olive oil, canola oil, orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, and salt to a blender. Pulse until well emulsified. Pour into a jar and stir in poppy seeds. Refrigerate until ready to use. Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl....

Ingredients 3tbspbutter 1onion,chopped 4bacon slices,thick-cut, diced 1green cabbage head,cut into chunks salt and ground black pepper,to taste 1cupheavy whipping cream Preparation Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion and bacon in the hot butter for 5 to 7 minutes until the bacon is browned and crisped. Stir the cabbage into the bacon mixture, then season with salt and black pepper. Pour cream over cabbage mixture and stir; bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cover the skillet with a lid....

Ingredients 1lbfresh strawberries,washed and chopped 16ozvanilla cake mix,no pudding added ⅓cuppowdered sugar 2½tspmilk Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper (optional, but will ensure the brownies remove easily). Lightly grease the parchment paper or pan. Puree strawberries and strain to remove any seeds. In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and ¾ cup strawberry puree. The batter will be thick, almost like cookie dough....

Ingredients 1tbspbutter,or oil 2medium apples,peeled, cored, and thinly sliced 1large onion,chopped 1tspground coriander 1tspground cumin 1tspground cinnamon 1tspground ginger 1tsppaprika ½tspground turmeric 1tspsalt 1tspfreshly ground black pepper 2½lbpork loin roast,boneless 1cupapple juice Preparation Heat the oven to 450 degrees F. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add the apples, onion, spices, salt and pepper, and cook for about 15 minutes, until soft. Wriggle a thin, sharp knife info each end of the meat, making a pilot hole....

Ingredients 8ozchicken breast,boneless skinless ½tspreduced sodium Montreal Chicken Seasoning Cooking spray 2cupsRomaine lettuce,chopped 2tomatoes,diced, small 1corn,on the cobb with the husk 2tbspSkinny Ranch Dressing 1tbspBBQ Sauce Preparation Season the chicken with Montreal chicken seasoning (or any seasoned salt). Cook chicken on a grill or grill pan sprayed with oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through in the center. Transfer to a cutting board and slice thin....

Ingredients 4cupsmixed salad greens ½cupmixed herbs,mint, dill, cilantro, basil, parsley 1cupblackberries 2apricots,pitted, sliced 2corn ears,cooked, kernels sliced off the cobs 3small yellow beets,or 2 large, roasted ¼cupfeta cheese,crumbled ¼cupalmonds,toasted, sliced 1large ripe apricots,or 2 small, pitted 2tbspolive oil 1tbspred wine vinegar 1tbsphoney kosher salt and pepper,to taste 2tsppoppy seeds Preparation Combine the greens, herbs, blackberries, apricots, corn, beets, feta, and almonds to a large bowl. Place the apricots, olive oil, vinegar, and honey in the bowl of a food processor....

Ingredients 4slicesSara Lee® Artesano™ bread 2tbspbutter 4ozbrie cheese ½cupblueberries,blackberries or strawberries 2ozsharp cheddar,optional Preparation Heat a skillet over medium heat. Butter bread and place two slices butter side down in the skillet. Top with brie. Add berries and cheddar. Top with the second slice of bread, butter side out. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side or until bread is golden and cheese is melted. Related Video

Ingredients ½cupall-purpose flour 1tspsalt ½tspblack pepper 4lbsbone-in beef short ribs 3tbspolive oil 1large shallot,sliced 2stalkscelery,chopped 2large carrots,chopped 2cupsbeef broth ¼cupbourbon ¼cupbrown sugar 2tbspworcestershire sauce 2clovesgarlic 1bay leaf orange zest,for garnish 1cupcorn grits,coarse ground 4cupsvegetable stock,or chicken stock ½tspsalt ½tspblack pepper 2tbspbutter 1cupcheddar cheese,grated Preparation Toss flour with salt and pepper and coat ribs well in the mixture. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the short ribs and brown well on all sides, working in batches so as to not crowd the pan....

Ingredients ¼cupquinoa 3tbspolive oil 2tbspraw sunflower seeds 2clovesgarlicminced ½cupfresh spinach leaves 2tsplemon juice ⅓cupgoat gouda cheesegrated Preparation Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the quinoa, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the quinoa is tender. Drain in a mesh strainer, and rinse until cold; set aside. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, stir in the sunflower seeds, and cook for 2 minutes until lightly toasted....

Ingredients 8ozPhiladelphia Cream Cheese,⅓ less fat, not fat free ¾cuppowdered sugar 2tspnatural coconut extract 2egg whites 1cuplight coconut milk,canned ⅓cupunsweetened apple sauce 2tspnatural coconut extract 18¼ozwhite box cake mix,like Duncan Hines ½cupsweetened coconut flakes 72Cadbury mini chocolate eggs Preparation In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and coconut extract with a mixer. Keep refrigerated until ready to use. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 24 cupcake tins with liners....

Ingredients 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 cup butter, softened 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup rolled oats 1 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup dried coconut 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla and mix to combine. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients....

Ingredients 3cupsclam juice,bottled 2½cupswater 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 1smallonion salt and freshly ground pepper 1½cupsarborio rice pinchsaffron threads ½cupdry white wine 1tbspunsalted butter 1shallot ½lbshrimp,cooked ½lblump crabmeat 2tbspflat leaf parsley ½cupmascarpone cheese Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine clam juice and water and bring to a simmer. Keep warm. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil. Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened....

Ingredients 2 kohlrabismall, cut into matchsticks about ¼ inch wide 1 Honeycrisp applelarge, cored and cut into matchsticks about ¼ inch wide ⅓ cupgouda cheesegrated, optional ¼cupfresh tarragon leaves 3tbspsunflower seedstoasted lemon zestto taste 2tbspolive oilto taste 2tbsplemon juiceto taste Flaky sea saltto taste freshly ground black pepperto taste Preparation In a large serving bowl, combine the kohlrabi and apple matchsticks. Add the cheese, tarragon leaves and sunflower seeds. Shave lemon zest liberally over the bowl....

Ingredients 6ozchicken breast,boneless, skinless, halves ¼cupmayonnaise ¼cupbuttermilk 1½tspbasil,dried ¼cupParmesan cheese,finely grated, divided ¼tspgarlic powder,divided salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste ½cupPanko bread crumbs ¼cupdry white bread crumbs ⅛tsponion powder olive oil cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 13×9-inch baking dish. In a shallow bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, dried basil, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, ⅛ tsp garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper to taste....

Ingredients 7cupspopcornplain, popped 4cupscrispy rice cerealsuch as Chex 2cupspretzelsmini 1½cupsFisher Pecan Halves ½cupunsalted butterdiced into 1 tbsp pieces 1cuplight brown sugarpacked ⅓cup light corn syrup 1pinchsalt 1tspvanilla extract ¼tspbaking soda Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed 18 x 13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, then set aside. Add popped popcorn, rice cereal, pretzels and pecans to an extra large mixing bowl, then set aside....

Ingredients 1stickunsalted butter,melted 1cupsugar 1tbspvanilla extract 2large eggs ¾cupsflour ½tspbaking soda ⅔cupsunsweetened cocoa powder 1tspsalt 1cupdark chocolate chunks Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of the muffin tin, then sprinkle some cocoa powder to coat. In a large bowl, add the melted butter and sugar. Whisk well for 1 minute or so until the sugar is dissolved and the butter mixture has cooled....

Ingredients 1lbground Italian sausage 12ozroasted red peppersdrained and diced 28ozmarinara pasta sauce 30ozfrozen cheese ravioli 8ozmozzarella cheese ½cupParmesan cheese ½cupfresh basil leaveschopped or julienned, optional Preparation Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray, and set aside. In a large saute pan, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and no longer pink, stirring and breaking up the sausage with a metal spatula or spoon while it cooks....

Ingredients 2eggplants,long, narrow, firm 2tbspcorn oil 1slicewhite bread,fine textured cupparmesan cheese,grated 1tspfresh thyme leaves,chopped ½tspsalt 1tbspvirgin olive oil 4mediumripe tomatoes Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Trim (but do not peel) the eggplants, and cut them lengthwise into ½-inch thick slices. Coat the bottom of a jelly roll pan or roasting pan with the corn oil. Lay the eggplant slices in a single layer in the oiled pan, and then immediately turn them over in the pan so they are lightly oiled on both sides....

Ingredients 14ozartichoke hearts,drained, packed in water 1lbcrab meat,imitation or lump 2tbspchives 6tbspreduced-fat sour cream,or Greek yogurt 6tbsplight mayonnaise,Hellman’s ⅓cupParmesan cheese ¾cupsreduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese,shredded 2tsptabasco sauce 1tsplemon juice Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Drain the artichoke hearts and chop fine. Chop the crab meat fine. Add them to a medium bowl and add remaining ingredients. Mix well using a rubber spatula, then transfer into a shallow baking dish....