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Ingredients ½cupbutter,melted 1tbsplemon juice 2tbspfresh parsley,chopped, plus extra to garnish 1tbspfresh chives,chopped, plus extra to garnish 4garlic cloves,minced ¼tspcoarse salt,plus extra to season cracked black pepper 4lobster tails extra-virgin olive oil,for brushing pinchcrushed red pepper flakes lemon wedges,for serving Preparation Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Using kitchen shears, cut top of lobster shell from meaty portion of tail. Using a knife, cut the lobster tail in half lengthwise through meat down the centre....

Ingredients 2lbsshrimp ¼cupextra virgin olive oil 1tbspfresh orange juice 2clovegarlic freshly ground pepper 1½cupsmayonnaise 3tbspfresh orange juice 2tsporange zest,finely grated 2tsphoney 1clovegarlic kosher salt Preparation In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, orange juice, garlic, and a generous pinch of pepper. Cover and refrigerate the shrimp for 1 hour or overnight. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the orange juice, orange zest, honey, and garlic; season with salt....

Ingredients 3egg whites 1cupunsweetened applesauce ¼cuphalf and half,fat free 1tspvanilla 1cupSplenda No Calorie Sweetener ½cupwhole wheat flour ½cupall purpose flour 1tspbaking soda 1tbsppumpkin pie spice 1tspcinnamon ½cupdried pineapple,chopped ½cupdried cranberries,preferably orange flavored ½cupalmonds,or walnuts, chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold in the applesauce, half-and-half, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the Splenda, flour, baking soda, spices....

Ingredients 1lbdried pinto beans 1tspolive oil 1smallyellow onion,chopped ¼cupcilantro,minced 3clovegarlic,minced ½mediumyellow onion,left whole 4¼ozchopped green chilies,(1 can) 1wholeJalapeno 2tbspchicken bouillon,or vegetable bouillon, Better than Bouillon 2bay leaves 1tspkosher salt 2mediumvine tomatoes,cored, seeded, and chopped ¼mediumred onion,chopped 2scallions,chopped ¼cupcilantro,minced 3ozqueso Oaxaca,or mozzarella, diced ¼-inch 8ozavocado,sliced Lime wedges,for serving tortillas,optional for serving Preparation Soak the beans overnight in water. Discard the water the next day. Set pressure cooker to Saute, add the oil and chopped onion and cook until soft....

Ingredients 3tbspbutter 10ozmini marshmallow 6cupscrispy rice cereal 8ozcream cheese ¼cupgranulated sugar ¼cupbrown sugar ½tspcinnamon ¼spnutmeg ½spvanilla extract 1cuppumpkin puree 8ozwhipped topping 3tbspbutter 10ozmini marshmallow 6cupscrispy rice cereal 8ozcream cheese ¼cupgranulated sugar ¼cupbrown sugar ½tspcinnamon ¼tspnutmeg ½tspvanilla extract 1cuppumpkin puree 8ozwhipped topping Preparation Mix the cheesecake filling ingredients in a large bowl. Add cream cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and whipped topping together and blend....

Ingredients 1egg 1tspwhite pepper 1½tspsalt 2chicken breasts,cubed ½cupcornstarch ¼cupflour vegetable oil,for frying 1tbspoil 2tspgarlic,minced 1tbspginger,minced ½tspchili flakes 1tbsprice wine 1½tbspsoy sauce 5tbspvinegar 1½tbsptablespoons water 3½tbsptablespoons sugar 1tbsporange zest scallion,chopped, for garnish 1tbspcornstarch 1tbspwater Preparation Combine the egg, white pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the cubed chicken breast, making sure it’s coated with the egg mixture. In another bowl, combine corn starch and flour. Add the coated chicken to the flour mixture....

Ingredients 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil 1medium yellow onion,chopped 1clovegarlic,minced 14oztomatoes,(2 cans) crushed, or whole peeled tomatoes 1lbItalian turkey sausage,bulk, or cut into ½ inch slice pinchred pepper flakes ¾lbfusilli pasta salt 3ozmozzarella cheese,smoked, cut into ¼-inch cubes ¼cupparmesan cheese,freshly grated Preparation Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add the onions and cook for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more....

Ingredients 2cupsfresh peaches,peeled, pitted, and halved 14ozsweetened condensed milk 3eggs,lightly beaten 1¼cupshot water ¼cupbutter,melted 1tspground cinnamon 1tspvanilla extract 4cupsFrench bread,torn into small pieces ½cupbrown sugar ½cupbutter 2tbsplight corn syrup 1tbsprum Preparation Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Chop the peaches and lightly mash them in a mixing bowl. Combine the sweetened condensed milk and the eggs; add them to the peaches and mix well....

Ingredients 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2/3 cup reduced sodium chicken broth 1 tbsp salted butter 1 tbsp fresh parsley 2 tsp fresh lemon juice Preparation Mix the flour, zest, and pepper on a plate. Next, dip each chicken in the flour mixture and coat it on both sides....

Ingredients 1½lbsmulti-color baby potatoes kosher salt ⅓cup2% Greek Yogurt ⅓cupolive oil mayonnaise,or light mayonnaise 1tspyellow Mustard 1½tspfresh dill freshly ground black pepper,to taste 1dill pickle spear,finely chopped 1mediumcelery stalk,finely chopped 2smallgreen onions,chopped 1tbsppickle juice Preparation Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, 1 teaspoon dill, pinch of salt and pepper....

Ingredients all purpose flour,for dusting 14ozpizza dough ¼cupolive oil 1tbsporegano leaves 2tspgarlic powder ½tspcrushed red pepper 1cupmarinara sauce 1cupshredded mozzarella cheese 10slicepepperoni 1lbmild italian sausage,cooked 1cupcherry tomato,halved ½cupparmesan cheese,freshly grated ½cupfresh basil leaf,torn Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly flour a clean surface. Roll out the pizza dough and cut into 4 strips, then cut each strip into 8 triangles. Transfer the triangles to the prepared baking sheet....

Ingredients 3cupsraspberries ½cupsugar 1½cupsblackberries, blueberries,or black currants or any combination of the three 1loaf firm white bread sprig mint whipped cream Preparation Place raspberries in a stainless steel saucepan; add 4 tablespoons sugar. Toss gently to combine. Bring to a boil. Taste (carefully— they’re hot), and add more sugar if necessary. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until berries begin to burst and yield more of their juice. In a separate saucepan, combine blackberries, blueberries, and/or black currants; add 4 tablespoons sugar....

Ingredients ½tspolive oil ¼cupgrape tomatoes,sliced salt and pepper,to taste ⅓cupegg whites ¼cuppart skim mozzarella,shredded 1tspparmesan cheese,grated basil,chives or parsley, chopped, for garnish Preparation Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the oil and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper. Cook about 1 minute, then add egg whites. Top with shredded mozzarella and parmesan. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until the eggs are completely set....

Ingredients 12ozdark chocolate chips,or semisweet 4tbspBailey’s Irish Cream 2tbspheavy cream 1tspinstant coffee powder,optional ½tspvanilla extract unsweetened cocoa powder,for dusting Preparation Stir together the cream, Irish cream, and vanilla in a heat-proof bowl, and set the bowl over a pan of simmering water. Cook until nearly boiling. Using a wire whisk, slowly stir the chocolate chips into the warm cream until completely melted. Remove bowl from heat, cover, and chill for 1 hour or until the mixture is pliable but firm enough to scoop....

Ingredients 1lblarge shrimp,peeled and deveined 1tbspchili powder 2tsppaprika 1tsponion powder 1tspcumin ½tspgarlic powder 1tspsalt ¼tsppepper 2tbspolive oil,divided 1cancorn 1canblack beans 2cupsbrown rice,cooked 2avocados,sliced 1avocado ¼cupcilantro,chopped ¼cupgreek yogurt 1garlic clove 3tbspolive oil,add more for smoother consistency ½tspsalt ¼tsppepper Preparation In a large bowl, add the shrimp, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. In a medium sized skillet, add the olive oil and shrimp. Cook over medium high heat until no longer pink....

Ingredients 3slicesbacon,center cut, such as oscar mayer 1egg,large 2sliceslight whole wheat bread,such as Arnold light, or gluten-free bread 3iceberg lettuce leaves 2slicesbeefsteak tomatoes 1tbsplight mayonnaise Preparation Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning halfway until crisp. Set aside on a paper towel to drain. Leave some bacon fat on the pan, then crack the egg, cover and cook until the yolk is set....

Ingredients 1splashblue curacao 1½partsorange juice champagne champagne flute Preparation Shake the blue curacao and orange juice with ice, then strain into a champagne flute. Top with champagne, serve cold, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 3slicescenter-cut bacon,diced 3cupsbrussels sprouts,shredded 4ozavocado,(1 small), diced 1tspDijon mustard 4tspolive oil 2tbspred wine vinegar,plus 1 tsp 2tbspred onion,chopped ½tspkosher salt Preparation Cook for about 7 minutes bacon in a large heavy nonstick skillet until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel to drain and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Place Brussels in a bowl and toss, pour dressing over the salad. Top with avocado and bacon and serve right away....

Ingredients 1tbspvegetable oil 1onion,chopped 1large potato,peeled, cubed 1bay leaf 1lbbrussels sprouts,trimmed, halved lengthwise 1red pepper,seeded, cut into ½-inch cubes ¼cupchicken broth ground black pepper,to taste 2tbspgreen onions,chopped Preparation Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, potato, and bay leaf. Cook and stir until the onion is transparent for about 5 minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts, red pepper, and chicken broth. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients ¾cupbalsamic vinegar ¼cuphoney 3clovesgarlic,minced 2tbspolive oil 2tspItalian seasoning ½tspsalt ¼tsppepper 4chicken breasts,boneless skinless 4slicesmozzarella cheese ½cupbasil pesto 1avocado,sliced ½cupcherry tomatoes,sliced ¼cupfresh basil,chopped Preparation In a medium sized bowl whisk the balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat. Marinate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl add the avocado, tomato, basil and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside....