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Ingredients 2tbspcooking oil 3scallions,including green tops 1tspfresh ginger,grated 1clovegarlic ¾lbbok choy,(1 small head) ¾lbasparagus ¾tspsalt 9eggs ¼tspfresh ground black pepper 1tspAsian sesame oil Preparation Heat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a medium cast-iron or ovenproof nonstick frying pan, heat the cooking oil over moderate heat. Add the scallions, ginger, and garlic and cook, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the bok choy and cook, stirring for about 2 minutes until the leaves wilt....

Ingredients 3lbswhole chicken 2tbspWorcestershire sauce 3tbspcanola oil,divided 3tbspkosher salt 2tbspground black pepper,coarsely 1red onion,chopped 3celery stalks,sliced 2green chiles,sliced 3clovesgarlic,sliced 2tbsptomato paste 24ozlager beer 10ozchicken stock 1flat-leaf parsley,fresh, chopped 5Roma tomatoes,chopped 2red onions,chopped 1jalapeño,chopped 1tbspkosher salt ¼cupcilantro,fresh, finely chopped 1lime,zested 1lime,juiced 1cupplain yogurt 2avocados,pitted 1lemon,juiced 1tbspkosher salt 1tspground black pepper ¼cupolive oil 10ozplantain chips 15ozblack beans,drained and rinsed 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded 1cupmozzarella cheese,shredded 1cupPepper Jack cheese,shredded ¼cupjalapenos,pickled 2tbspcilantro,fresh, finely chopped Preparation Break down the chicken into 6 parts....

Ingredients 1cupmilk 1cupheavy cream 9tbspsugardivided ¼tspsalt 5egg yolks 3tbspcornstarch 1½tspvanilla extract 4tbspunsalted buttersoftened and cut into 4 pieces ¼cupunsalted butter ¼cupvegetable oil ¾cupsugar 2eggs ½tbspvanilla extract 1½cupsall-purpose flour ½tbspbaking powder ¼tspsalt ⅔cupbuttermilkroom temperature preferred 1cupChocolate Chips ½cupheavy cream 2tbspcorn syrup Preparation Combine milk, cream, 6 tablespoons sugar, and salt in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a simmer. Remove from heat and allow to cool for at least ten minutes....

Ingredients 1lbssweet bing cherries,pitted and stems removed ½cupwater ½cuphoney 1tspvanilla extractstore-bought or homemade pinch of nutmeg 1stickcinnamon 1strippeel orange 1cupbourbon Preparation Place the cherries in two clean pint-sized mason jars (or one large quart-sized mason jar). Set aside. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the water, honey, vanilla extract and honey until combined. Gently stir in the cinnamon strip and orange peel. Continue heating, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches a simmer....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1large onion,chopped 1lbrib eye,or scotch fillet steak, cut into 1-inch pieces 1celery stalk,chopped 2large carrots,peeled and diced 1small green cabbage,chopped into bite-sized pieces 4garlic cloves,minced 6cupsbeef stock,or broth 3tbspfresh parsley,chopped 2tspdried thyme,or dried basil 2tspdried rosemary,or dried oregano 2tsponion powder,or garlic powder salt and freshly-cracked black pepper,to taste Preparation Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-heat. Add the beef, then sear one all sides until browned all over....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil ¾lbswiss chard 1¼cupsonion,diced 1¼cupscarrot,shredded 2tspfresh rosemary leaves,chopped 2tspred pepper flakes,crushed 5cupsfat free chicken broth,reduced sodium 1cantomatoes,diced 1canred kidney beans 2cupchicken breast,shredded, roasted 1¼cupsditalini pasta,or tubetini 2tbspparmesan cheese,grated Preparation Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; add chard stems, onions, carrots, rosemary, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sauté 5 minutes. Add chard leaves; sauté 2 minutes or until wilted. Add broth, tomatoes, and beans; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 8 oz chocolate chips, white and dark chocolate chips 1 cup chocolate syrup 3 cups milk, divided 3 eggs, beaten 1½ cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder ¼ cup brown sugar 1 tsp salt ½ cup cocoa powder ½ cup unsalted butter cocoa powder powdered sugar Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, & grease your preferred cake tin. In a medium-sized bowl, microwave the chocolate chips, chocolate syrup, and 1 cup milk for 2 to 2 ½ minutes or until the chocolate is completely melted and nicely blended....

Ingredients 2 lb lump crabmeat, cartilage removed, picked through or purchased in lump form ½ cup butter 1 pkg Velveeta cheese, no substitutions 1 onion, large, chopped 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped finely ¼ cup heavy cream, or whipping cream ¼ tsp white pepper ½ cup lemon zest 4 ripe avocados, pit removed and cut into approximately thirds 3 cups cooked rice Preparation Melt butter in medium saucepan. While butter is melting, begin to make rice so it simmers and is steamed and ready when crabmeat mixture is ready....

Ingredients 1largebroccolifresh 1largeegg ½onion 2tspgarlicminced ⅓cupparmesan cheeseshaved ⅓cupflouror almond flour for a lower carb option 1tspkosher salt ¼tspblack pepper olive oil cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F or 200 degrees C. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. Chop the broccoli into florets. Discard the hard part off of the stem, and chop the stem also. Place the broccoli and stem pieces into a food processor and pulse a few times until the broccoli is chopped....

Ingredients 2poundsyellow potatoespeeled and diced into 1-inch cubes 6hard boiled eggsdiced 2 tbspsweet onionminced, or 2 green onions 1stalkceleryfinely chopped 1cupmayonnaise 1tbspdijon mustard ¼tspseasoned salt 1tspcider vinegar black pepperto taste paprikafor topping Preparation Add potatoes to a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook just until fork tender. Drain and let the potatoes cool while you put together the rest of the salad....

Ingredients 3cupswarm water,110 degrees 3tbspactive dry yeast 2tspkosher salt 4tbspunsalted butter,melted ¼cupVegetable Oil ½cupsugar 8cupsbread flour Preparation In a stand mixer add the water, yeast, salt, butter, oil, sugar and 4 cups of bread flour and whisk well then let it sit until it doubles in size. Add 2 more cups of flour, then add the dough hook and turn on for five minutes before adding in the remaining flour until the dough is smooth and remove the dough hook and cover with a damp clean cloth....

Ingredients ¼cupolive oil 2tbspfresh thyme,coarsely chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2tbspparsley,coarsley chopped 1tsporegano,dried 2garlic cloves,crushed 1lemon juice 2lblean lamb,diced into 1½-inch cubes 1red onion,cut into 1½-inch pieces 1red capsicum,bell pepper, cut into 1½ inch pieces 10wooden,or metal skewers sea salt and ground pepper 4small pita bread,halved or 8 Tortillas 1tbspolive oil salt,to taste ½cucumber,finely grated 1garlic clove,crushed ½tspdill,dried 1cupGreek yogurt,fat free lemon juice sea salt,to taste 1cupcherry tomatoes 1red onion,thinly sliced...

Ingredients 1 lb hamburger 5¾ cups tomato juice 4 cups water 1 cup lentils, washed 1 cup carrots, diced 1 cup cabbage, diced 1 cup celery, chopped ½ cup onion, chopped 1 tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 1 tsp green pepper, or green pepper flakes - optional 1 bay leaf Preparation Brown hamburger until crumbly. Drain. Bring tomato juice and water to a boil. Add the rest of the ingredients....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil ½cuponion,finely chopped ⅔cuparborio rice ¼cupdry white wine 3cupsvegetable broth,boiling ½cuphearts of palm,sliced ¼cupparmesan cheese,grated salt and pepper,to taste 1tbspfresh parsley,chopped 1tbspbutter,plus 1 tbsp for sauteing Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion; cook and stir for about 2 minutes until it begins to turn golden brown at the edges. Pour in the rice, and stir for 2 to 3 minutes until the rice is coated in oil and has started to toast....

Ingredients ¼cupolive oil 1onion,diced 1green bell pepper,diced 2celery stalks,chopped 1carrot,diced 3garlic cloves,crushed, minced ½tspdried oregano 5fresh basil leaves,chopped salt and ground black pepper,to taste 15ozchicken broth,(2 cans), or more to taste 28ozcrushed tomatoes,(1 can) ½cupdry white wine 1½lbsswordfish,cut into bite-sized pieces 6½ozwhole baby clams,(2 cans), undrained 1tbspcornstarch,or as needed Preparation Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, green bell pepper, celery, and carrot, then cook and stir for about 5 minutes until softened....

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 4 shallots, thinly sliced 2 lbs mussels, cleaned and debearded ½ cup dry white wine 1 cup Italian leaf parsley, finely chopped 1 cup goats plain milk yogurt Preparation In a large pot, over medium heat, sweat the shallots in olive oil until translucent. Raise the heat to high and add all of the mussels; cover and cook for 3 to 5 minute or until all of the mussels have opened....

Ingredients ½ cup soy sauce ½ cup bourbon ¼ cup brown sugar, light 4 medium garlic cloves, minced ½ tsp. ginger, powdered 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 3 tbsp. vegetable oil, we like peanut oil 1 ½ lb. chicken legs and thighs, trimmed (can substitute bone-in chicken breast with skin), skin-on bone-in 2 tbsp. white wine , or dry sherry Preparation Combine all ingredients except chicken and wine in a small mixing bowl until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 2leaves of kale washed and dried, stems removed and roughly chopped into bite-sized pieces 1tbspcilantroroughly chopped 2tspfresh jalapeñoseeded and finely chopped fresh lime juice olive oil ground cumin chili powder sea salt ½cupblack beansrinsed and drained 1garlicminced or pressed 1whole wheat tortilla ½avocadopitted and sliced into strips lengthwise 1tbspred onionchopped 2tbspcrumbled feta cheese sour creamor plain Greek yogurt, optional Preparation In a bowl, combine the kale, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, and sea salt....

Ingredients 1boxlemon cake mix ½cupbutter,softened ½tsplemon extract 8ozcream cheese,softened 1egg powdered sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. With a hand mixer, beat butter, lemon extract, egg, and cream cheese until fluffy. Add in cake mix and beat until smooth. Chill in fridge for 30 minutes. Add half a cup powdered sugar to a small bowl. Roll dough into ½-1 inch balls and dip in powdered sugar. Placed on greased cookie sheet....

Ingredients 6japanese eggplantssliced into 1-inch rounds and lightly salted for 15 to 20 minutes prior to cooking 2garlic clovessliced 1tbspsesame oil 1tbspcanola oil ½red oniondiced ¼cupcider vinegar ⅛cupsherry vinegar ¼cupmirin 2tbspsoy sauce ¼cupagave 1tspwhole coriander 1pinchchili flakes salt and pepperto taste 4cupslegumesor use your favorite grains 1cupgarbanzo beanscooked and drained 1tbspcanola oilif baking 1tspgarlic powder 1tspground cumin 1tspsmoked paprika 1tspchili powder saltto taste 1cupplain yogurt 1tbspsumac 1tspcumin 2tbsphoney saltto taste...