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Ingredients 1cupsalted butter,2 sticks, room temperature ½cupsugar 1tspvanilla 1½cupsflour 1cuppotato chip,finely crushed 25caramel candies ¼cupheavy cream ½tspcoarse sea salt,to taste Preparation In a bowl, mix butter, and sugar until very fluffy for about 10 minutes. Add vanilla and half of the flour and mix. Add the rest of the flour and mix thoroughly. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Stir in potato chips, and roll dough into 1-inch balls. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges turn brown....

Ingredients 1tbspred wine vinegar 1tbspcider vinegar 2tbspolive oil 1tspshallots,minced 1½tbspraw honey 2cupsyellow beets,diced, cooked and peeled ¼cupgoat cheese,crumbled 12large sea scallops,(12 large) olive oil cooking spray kosher salt and pepper,to taste 5ozbaby arugula 8grape tomatoes,halved Preparation Cover the beets with water in a medium pot and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for about 50 to 60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork. Peel and dice into small cubes; set aside to cool....

Ingredients 14cupswaterdivided 2cupsdried pinto beans 1ham bone with meat 1largered onionchopped 2tspgarlicminced 1tspham basesuch as Better than Bouillon® 1dashhot pepper saucesuch as Tabasco®, to taste 1pinchsalt and ground black pepperto taste Preparation Bring 8 cups water and pinto beans to a boil in a large pot. Remove pot from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse before using. Transfer pinto beans to a slow cooker. Add ham bone, red onion, minced garlic, and ham base....

Ingredients ½tbspolive oil 1large onion,diced 2clovesgarlic,chopped 1tbsprosemary,fresh 1tbspthyme,fresh 2tbspall purpose flour,gluten free would work 1tspkosher salt black pepper,fresh to taste 2lbsstew beef,trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes ½cupMarsala wine 1lbKobacha squash,peeled seeded and cut into 1½-inch pieces ¼cupsun dried tomatoes,chopped 3cupsbeef broth 2tbspflat leaf parsley,fresh, chopped crusty bread,for serving, optional Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the oil, onion, garlic, rosemary and thyme and cook 4 minutes, or until the onion is tender....

Ingredients 1 13x9-inch pan baked cornbread, cooled and crumbled (buy a mix and prepare ahead of time) 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1 bell pepper, finely chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 4 boiled eggs, shelled and chopped 3 tsp garlic, minced 4 cup chicken broth, or turkey broth giblets from turkey , or chicken, cooked and finely chopped 2 tsp poultry seasoning salt and pepper , to taste...

Ingredients 8ozwhole grain penne pastaor elbow pasta 12ozsilken tofupureed ½onionmedium, chopped ½bell peppermedium, chopped ½jalapeñochopped ½cupunsweetened coconut milk 5tbspvegan butter 14ozvegan cheddar cheeseshredded 3tbsppaprikato taste, divided 2tbspturmericto taste 1tbspthyme powderor ground thyme garlic powderto taste salt and pepperto taste hot saucea few drops nonstick cooking spray Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Boil pasta according to box instructions. After cooking, drain, then let cool for about 5 minutes in a medium-sized bowl....

Ingredients 1tbspvegan margarine,such as Earth Balance 2cupspinto beans,canned, rinsed, drained 1½tbsponion,chopped ¼cupsweet pickle relish 2tbspdill pickle juice 2tbspketchup 1tbspmolasses 1tbsptomato paste 1tbspbrown sugar ¼tsphot sauce,such as Tabasco 1dashliquid smoke flavoring ¼tspgarlic powder ¼tspsalt-free seasoning blend ¼tspdry mustard Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Melt the vegan margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes until translucent. Mix together with the beans in a casserole dish....

Ingredients ¼cuptahini,at room temperature ¼cupwarm water 1juice from lemon,(1 to 2 tbsp) 1tsphoney,or agave, or maple syrup 1clovegarlic,finely minced ¼cupparsley,finely minced ¼tspsalt ¼tsppepper 1canchickpeas,(or 2 cups homemade chickpeas) ½tbspaprika,(either sweet or hot) ½tbsground cumin 1tspground coriander ¼tspsalt ¼tsppepper 1tbspolive oil,divided 1clovegarlic,minced 1tspfresh chili,finely minced, optional ½cupfresh herbs,finely chopped, (combination of parsley, mint, and cilantro) 6cupsbaby spinach 2cupsbrown rice,cooked 1pintcherry tomatoes,or grape tomatoes, halved 1english cucumber,diced ¼red onion,(about 2 tbsp), finely diced...

Ingredients 8 sandwich rolls, uncut 8 hot dogs 24 oz chili with beans, (2 cans) 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded onions, diced Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grab the bread and scoop out the insides, leaving the bread hollow. Spoon chili halfway in the hollow bread. Slide the hotdog on top of the chili. Spoon more chili on top and sprinkle the onions and cheese. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until cheese has melted and rolls are toasted....

Ingredients 1¾cupsall purpose flour,spoon & leveled ¾cupunsweetened natural cocoa powder 1¾cupsgranulated sugar 2tspbaking soda 1tspbaking powder 1tspsalt 2tspespresso powder ½cupcanola oil,or vegetable oil 2large eggs,at room temperature ¾cupfull-fat sour cream,at room temperature ½cupbuttermilk,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract ⅓cupboiling hot water 12ozfull-fat block cream cheese,softened to room temperature 1large egg ¼cupgranulated sugar ½tsppure vanilla extract salted caramel,or chocolate ganache, optional for topping Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 10-inch bundt pan that holds 12 cups of batter....

Ingredients 12eggs,divided 2cupsmilk 1½tspsalt ½tspblack pepper 16ozbacon 2cupscheddar cheese,shredded 8large bagels Preparation Cook bacon on high heat until they have a nice color but not thoroughly cooked, the rest will bake through in the oven. Remove from pan, let cool and slice into chunks. Drain all but about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat and heat the pan on medium-high. Break 6 eggs into a bowl, add them to the pan and poke the yolks....

Ingredients 1tbspextra virgin olive oil 1cupkale leaves,chopped ½cupmushrooms,sliced ¼tspsalt ¼tspground black pepper 2eggs 2egg whites 1tbspmilk cooking spray 1sticklow-fat string cheese,sliced on a bias into ⅛-inch pieces 1tbspsriracha hot sauce 1sprigfresh parsley Preparation Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir kale, mushrooms, salt, and pepper for 5 to 10 minutes until mushrooms are tender. Whisk eggs, egg whites, and milk together in a bowl until frothy....

Ingredients ½cupunsweetened cocoa powder 1cupwhite granulated sugar ½cupbutter,melted 3tbspvegetable oil 1egg 2tsppure vanilla extract 1⅓cupsall-purpose flour,or plain flour ½tspbaking powder ½tspsalt ⅓cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips,add more if desired Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets or baking trays with parchment paper (or baking paper). In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the cocoa powder, white sugar, butter and vegetable oil. Beat in egg and vanilla until fully incorporated....

Ingredients 4poblano peppershalved and seeded 1tbspVegetable Oil 1cupuncooked white rice 2cupswater saltto taste 1cupMexican crema 2cupsgrated Chihuahua cheese Preparation Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place poblano peppers cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Cook under the preheated broiler for about 5 to 8 minutes until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered....

Ingredients 2orangeslarge 1tbsphoney 2tbspsoy sauce 1tbsprice vinegarunseasoned 1tbspcornstarch 32jumbo shrimppeeled and deveined, 18oz total ¼tspkosher salt ground black pepper 1tbspcanola oildivided 6clovesgarlicminced 1tbspgingerfresh, finely minced 2scallions ½tspred pepper flakes Cooked ricefor serving Preparation Finely grate the zest from 1 orange and this will produce about 2 tablespoons. Juice both oranges into a bowl. Whisk in the honey, soy sauce, and vinegar with 1 tablespoon of water. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of the orange-soy mixture to form a slurry, then stir that back into the bowl with the rest of the orange-soy mixture....

Ingredients 2½cupsfresh raspberries,or frozen 3tbspgranulated sugar 1tbspwarm water 2tspcornstarch 1Homemade Pastry Dough,see recipe notes 1large egg 2tbspwhole milk,30ml ½cupconfectioners’ sugar,60g 1tbspheavy cream or milk,15ml ½tsppure vanilla extract Preparation You can start the dough (next step) and prepare this filling during one of the refrigeration times. Whisk together the warm water and cornstarch in a small bowl. Set aside. Combine the raspberries and sugar in a small saucepan over low-medium heat. Stir and allow the raspberries to break down, about 4 minutes....

Ingredients 7scallions,cut into 2-inch pieces 3habanero peppers,seeded 8clovesgarlic 1ginger,fresh, peeled and thinly sliced ⅓cupdark brown sugar,tightly packed 2tbspsoy sauce 1tbspground allspice 1tspcinnamon 1tbspdried thyme 1½lbschicken breast 8ozpineapple juice ¼cupketchup,plus 2 tbsp of ketchup kosher salt,to taste 1large red onion 2red bell peppers 2cupspineapple lime wedge,for serving ¼cupcilantro,fresh, finely chopped, for garnish 8bamboo skewers Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a food processor, combine the scallions, habanero peppers, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, allspice, cinnamon, and thyme....

Ingredients 1 lb. kiwi fruit, cut up, peeled 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1 bottle asti spumante ½ cup sugar Preparation Peel and slice Kiwi fruit. Place in a blender then add champagne, lemon juice, and sugar. Blend at medium speed until well blended. Refrigerate until very cold. Serve in chilled bowls or cups. This is good with two qt. of strawberries instead of kiwi. Related Video

Ingredients 6slicesbacon 2tbspolive oil 1cuponion,minced 3lbschicken breast,skinless boneless, halves, cubed ½tspgarlic powder salt and ground black pepper,to taste 3tbspsun-dried tomatoes packed in oil,drained and chopped 2tbsppesto sauce,prepared ½lbfresh spinach 8ozmascarpone cheese,(1 container) 2clovesgarlic,minced 1tbspdijon mustard,or more to taste 1lemon,juiced ½cupmilk ¼tspwhite pepper ½cupparmesan cheese,grated, plus 1 tbsp for sprinkling 16ozfarfalle bow tie pasta,(1 package) Preparation Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, for about 10 minutes until evenly browned....

Ingredients 4medium tomatoes,with firm, fleshy walls, 2½ inches wide 1cupmozzarella cheese,shredded ⅓cupparmesan cheese,grated, divided ¼cupfresh basil,packed, chopped, plus more for garnish 1slicebread 1tbspsalted butter,melted 1tspgarlic,minced ¼tspsalt ⅛tsppepper olive oil,for drizzling Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Remove the crust from 1 slice of bread (preferably stale) and either pulse in a small food processor or shred with a fork until the bread resembles fine, sand-like crumbs. Slice the tomatoes in half horizontally around the equator and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh....