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Ingredients 24ozgnocchi,refrigerated 2cupstomato basil marinara sauce,preferably Rao’s, divided 3tbspheavy cream 1⅓cupsgrape tomatoes 8ozfresh mozzarella,cut into 6 to 8 slices, or 2 cups shredded block mozzarella 2tbspfresh basil,torn or whole small leaves, for garnish Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a medium casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Pour 1 cup of the sauce into baking dish and tilt the dish to spread. Drizzle in 3 tablespoons of heavy cream and stir....

Ingredients 1 oz crème de cassis, (or substitute Chambord or crème de mure) 4 oz sparkling wine, (Champagne, Prosecco, or other) raspberries, for garnish (optional) Preparation Pour the crème de cassis, Chambord, or crème de mure into a champagne glass. Top it off with the sparkling wine. Garnish with raspberries if desired. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 3tbspunsalted butter,softened ¾cupbrown sugar,firmly packed ½cupapplesauce,unsweetened 1egg ⅓cupdark molasses 3cupsall-purpose flour,plus more for dusting 1tspBaking Soda 2tspground ginger 1tspground cinnamon ½tspallspice ¼tspground cloves 1½tbspegg whites ¼tsplemon juice,fresh 1cuppowdered sugar pinchcream of tartar Preparation In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugar and applesauce until smooth. Add the egg and molasses, mix well. In another large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and spices. Add to sugar and molasses mixture, stirring well....

Ingredients 4salmon fillets 2tbspolive oil,divided fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper 1red onion,peeled and thinly-sliced 8ozbaby bok choy,roughly chopped, with light green stalks and dark green leaves separated 3clovesgarlic,minced 1tbspfresh ginger,minced 2tbspgreen curry paste 15ozfull-fat coconut milk,(1 can) 1zest juice of large lime chopped fresh cilantro extra lime wedges Preparation Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil. Place the salmon fillets on the parchment, brush evenly with 1 tablespoon oil, then sprinkle evenly with a generous pinch of salt and black pepper....

Ingredients ½tbspcumin 1tspgarlic powder 1tspchili powder 1tspkosher salt ½tsppaprika ¼tspblack pepper 18ozpork tenderloin Preparation Combine the spices then season the tenderloin all over. Preheat the grill to high, or preheat the broiler to high. Grill or broil the tenderloin, covered on high 5 minutes on each side, then move to indirect heat. If grilling, cover the grill and cook an additional 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 14 degrees F....

Ingredients 1½tbspcornstarch 1½tbspwater 2cupsfresh mixed berries,or frozen ¼cuppure maple syrup 1tbspcoconut sugar,or brown sugar, granulated sugar 2½cupsold-fashioned whole rolled oats or quick oats ½tspground cinnamon 1cupalmond butter,or sunflower seed butter for nut-free alternative ¼cuppure maple syrup ¼cupunsweetened applesauce ¼cupcoconut oil,melted ½cupalmonds,or any nut, sliced or chopped, for topping 1tbspoats,for topping Preparation Whisk the cornstarch and water together until all the cornstarch has dissolved. Place the cornstarch mixture, berries, maple syrup, and coconut sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat....

Ingredients 2cupsold-fashioned whole rolled oats 2cupsall-purpose flour,spoon & leveled 1tspbaking soda 1tspsalt 1½tspground cinnamon ½tspground nutmeg 1cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 1cupbrown sugar,packed, light or dark ½cupgranulated sugar 2large eggs,at room temperature 1tbspmolasses,(unsulphured or dark) 2tsppure vanilla extract 1½cupsconfectioners’ sugar,sifted ¼tsppure vanilla extract 2tbspmilk Preparation Pulse the oats in a food processor for 10 to 12 times until there is a variety of texture– chopped oats with some oat flour....

Ingredients 4skinless chicken breastsboneless salt black pepperfreshly ground 1tbspolive oil 2tbspbutterunsalted 2tspgarlic clovesminced ⅓cuplow-sodium chicken broth or white wine 3tbspreal maple syrup 1tbspstone ground mustard 1tbspdijon mustard 1tsprosemaryparsley or thyme, optional, minced Preparation Pound chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet to even out their thickness. Season both sides with pepper and lightly with salt. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear on both sides until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1onion,diced 1lbbeef stew meat,cubed 1½tspgarlic,minced ½lime,juiced 1jalapeno pepper,seeded, chopped 3green onions,chopped ¼cupfresh cilantro,chopped, or to taste 1tspdried oregano 7ozgreen salsa,(1 can) Preparation Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion to the skillet, and cook for a few minutes, then stir in the beef, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently until meat is evenly browned. Stir together the lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro and green onion....

Ingredients 1tbspbutter 4cupsbrussels sprouts,sliced 1¼cupsheavy cream ¼cupparmesan cheese,freshly shredded 1garlic clove,minced salt and ground black pepper,to taste pinchground nutmeg Preparation Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Generously grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter. Spread the sliced Brussels sprouts out into the prepared baking dish in an even layer. In a bowl, whisk together the cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined. Pour the cream mixture over the Brussels sprouts....

Ingredients 12 hard boiled eggs 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tbsp Miracle Whip 1 tsp yellow mustard ⅛ cup sweet pickle juice dash salt and pepper 1 tsp. sweet pickle relish green olives celery, chopped finely Preparation Cook eggs for about 20 minutes, let cool in the water. Shuck the shells and place back in cold water. Cut the eggs lengthwise and remove the yolk. In a bowl, mix yolks, mayonnaise, miracle whip, salt, pepper, sweet pickle juice, sweet pickle relish, and chopped celery....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup quick cooking oats ⅓ cup brown sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1 cup milk ½ cup peanut butter ½ cup ripe banana, mashed 1 egg, beaten 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 tbsp butter, melted 2 tbsp brown sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners....

Ingredients 1½cupsall-purpose flour 2½tbspcocoa powder 1tspcornstarch ¾tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt ½cupbutter,softened 1cupgranulated sugar 1tspdistilled white vinegar 1largeegg 1½tspvanilla extract 1½tspred food coloring ¾cupwhite chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking powder and salt, set aside. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, whip together butter, sugar and vinegar until pale and fluffy, about 3 – 4 minutes....

Ingredients ¾lblean ground pork or veal ¾cuppotato,boiled, finely diced 1small onion 2tbspfresh parsley,chopped 1tspdried sage ½tspsalt ½tspfreshly ground pepper ¼tspred pepper flakes,crushed 1pkgfrozen puff pastry sheets flour 1large egg 1cupWorcestershire sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. To make a piping bag, snip 1 corner from a plastic food bag with scissors to make a U-inch opening Combine pork, potato, onion, parsley, sage, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes in a bowl; transfer sausage mixture to bag....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1¼lbsscallops 3tbspunsalted butterdivided 5largegarlic clovesminced Salt and fresh ground black pepperto taste ¼cupdry white wineor broth 2tbsplemon juice ¼cupparsleychopped Preparation If scallops are frozen, thaw in cold water. Remove the side muscle from the scallops if attached. Thoroughly pat dry with paper towels. Heat olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat until hot and sizzling. Add the scallops in a single layer without over crowding the pan (work in batches if needed)....

Ingredients ½cupboiling water 3ozstrawberry flavored Jell-O® mix,(1 package) 1cupwhite sugar ¼cuplemon juice 12fl ozevaporated milk,(1 can) cold 1prepared graham cracker crust,9-inch Preparation In a medium bowl, mix boiling water, strawberry gelatin, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir until dissolved. In a large bowl, whip evaporated milk with electric mixer until it achieves the consistency of whipped cream. Fold in the strawberry gelatin mixture. Pour into pie shell and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours before serving....

Ingredients 12wonton wrappers 14ozartichoke hearts,drained and chopped 1cupItalian blend cheese 10ozspinach,frozen, thawed and drained, chopped ⅓cupmayonnaise 2tspgarlic,minced ¼cupred peppers,chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add one wonton wrapper to greased muffin pan and spray olive oil spray on top. Bake for 5 minutes. In a medium bowl, mix artichoke hearts, cheese, spinach, mayo, garlic and peppers until well combined. Spoon into wonton cups and bake 12 to 14 minutes....

Ingredients 8ozcream cheese ½cuppowdered sugar 1tspvanilla extract 18ozstrawberry jam,(1 jar) 3cupsall purpose flour 1cupgranulated sugar 4tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt 2large eggs 1⅓cupsmilk ½cupbutter,(1 stick), melted 2tspvanilla extract 1lemon,zested 1lemon,juiced 2cupspowdered sugar 1lemon,zested 1lemon,juiced Preparation Grease an 11-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fully incorporated and smooth. Set aside. In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook the strawberry jam for about 20 minutes until reduced by half....

Ingredients 1cupwild rice,rinsed ½tspfine sea salt,divided 1½lbssweet potatoes,(2 medium or 3 small), peeled and sliced into 1-inch cubes 1½tbspextra-virgin olive oil ¾cupraw pepitas,(green pumpkin seeds) or sunflower seeds, chopped pecans or almonds, or any combination thereof 5ozarugula,(about 5 packed cups) ½cupcrumbled feta,or goat cheese, (about 2 oz) ½cupgreen onion,thinly sliced ¼cupdried cranberries ½cupextra-virgin olive oil 2tbspapple cider vinegar,to taste 2tbspdijon mustard 1tbspmaple syrup,or honey 2tspfresh ginger,finely grated ½tspfine sea salt...

Ingredients 2lbwhite mushrooms 2cupsbeetroot juice 1ozdried porcini mushrooms 1cupwalnutsground 1pcbrown onion 3tbspoil 1tspsalt ½tspblack pepper ½tspsmoked paprika ½tspgarlic powder 4tspBread crumbs 4vegan cheese 1pcburger buntoasted lettuce tomatosliced red onionsliced american mustard vegan mayonnaise ketchup Preparation Add the porcini mushrooms to a bowl and cover with 150ml of hot water. Leave to sit for 30 minutes. Blitz the mushrooms & onions in the food processor until finely chopped. Place into a large bowl....