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Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter,melted 1cupsugar 2large eggs 2tspvanilla extract ⅓cupunsweetened cocoa powder ½cupflour ¼tspsalt ¼tspbaking powder ½cupwhite chocolate chips ½cupsemi sweet chocolate chips ½cupmilk chocolate chips Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with baking spray. Whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Then, whisk in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Gently fold in the semi sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips....

Ingredients 8tbspunsalted butter ⅔cupsugar 1large eggdivided 3tbspwhole milk 1tspvanilla extract 1cupflour 6tbspunsweetened cocoa powder ¼tspsalt 1cuppecanschopped ¾cupcaramels ½cupsemisweet chocolate chips Preparation To the stand mixer, add the butter and sugar. Beat on high speed and cream for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add in the egg yolk, milk and vanilla to the stand mixer until fully combined. In a small bowl, sift together the flour, and cocoa powder then add it to the stand mixer with the salt....

Ingredients 2tbspavocado oilor vegetable oil, or any other neutral oil 1white onionsmall, peeled and diced ½lbschicken breastsboneless skinless, diced salt and pepper 4ozgreen chilesdiced 15ozpinto beansrinsed and drained 8large flour tortillas 3cupsMexican-blend shredded cheese 1batchAncho Enchilada Sauce cilantrochopped fresh, for topping 2tbspavocado oilor vegetable oil, or any other neutral oil 2tbspall-purposeor gluten-free flour 4tbspancho chili powder ½tspgarlic powder ½tspsalt ½tspground cumin ¼tspdried oregano 2cupschickenor vegetable stock Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 pie dough, store-bought, single-crust 1 tbsp butter 2 cups yellow onion, diced salt and pepper, to taste 6 large eggs ¾ cup heavy cream ¾ lb broccoli florets, steamed 1 cup sharp cheddar, grated Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Roll out the dough into a 12-inch round. Place it in a pie plate and crimp the edges. Bake for 20 minutes until the pie crust is golden....

Ingredients 20 ozsweet potatoespeeled and diced into 3/4-inch cubes 16ozbrussels sproutsbottoms trimmed, halved 2tbspolive oil salt black pepperfreshly ground 5slicesbacondiced 1 ½lbsskinless chicken breastsboneless, diced into 1 1/4-inch cubes ½ red onionmedium, diced into chunks 3garlic clovesminced 1tbspfresh rosemaryminced 2tbspfresh parsley minced, optional 3tbspbalsamic glazestore-bought or homemade Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a rimmed 18×13-inch baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Place sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts on a baking sheet....

Ingredients ¼cupbutter 55large marshmallows 6cupscrispy rice cereal 2cupsOreo cookies,chopped, plus extra for decorating 4ozmilk chocolate Preparation In a large pan, melt the butter and marshmallows over low heat, until smooth & creamy. Remove from the heat. Combine the marshmallow mixture and cereal, and stir until the cereal is coated. Fold in the Oreos. Place in a greased pan and refrigerate until completely cool. Cut the Oreo rice krispies into squares. Melt the chocolate in the microwave on 40% power until just about melted (stirring it will melt any pieces left without overheating)....

Ingredients 2tbspbutter,or olive oil 1brown shallot,(or 1 small onion), chopped 4clovesgarlic,minced 1lbpotato gnocchi,(dry packaged gnocchi, not fresh),uncooked ½cupjarred sun dried tomato strips in oil,(reserve 2 tsp of the jarred oil for cooking) ½cupchicken broth 1¼cupsheavy cream,(thickened cream or half andf half) 1tspdried Italian herbs salt & pepper,to taste 1½cupsfresh baby spinach ½cupfresh parmesan cheese,grated 2tbspfresh basil,or parsley, chopped Preparation Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter and sauté shallots for about 2 minutes until transparent....

Ingredients 2large russet potatoes,(1 lb each) 2tspextra-virgin olive oil sea salt,for sprinkling, to taste 2tbspolive oil 4garlic cloves,minced 3½cupschickpeas,cooked, drained, rinsed 1cupcoconut milk,full fat 2tbspcurry powder fresh cilantro,chopped, to serve coconut flakes,to serve Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise, and coat them with olive oil using a brush or hands. Add a sprinkle of sea salt. Place the potatoes cut-side down on a baking sheet....

Ingredients 30ozblack beans,2 cans, or 3 cups cooked black beans 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil 1tspground cumin 2clovesgarlic,pressed or minced ½tspfine sea salt 1cupplain Greek,or regular yogurt 2tbsplime juice,from 1 small lime ¼tspfine sea salt hot sauce of choice,to taste, optional 10smallcorn or flour tortillas 3cupsred or green cabbage,finely sliced, about ½ medium head of cabbage ½cupCotija cheese,or more, or feta cheese, crumbled big handful of fresh cilantro leaves,and/or thinly sliced green onion...

Ingredients 1baglarge marshmallows 1pkgsemi-sweet chocolate chips 1pkggraham crackers,(about 9 full sheets) lollipop sticks or popsicle sticks Preparation Begin by twisting the lollipop sticks until they are securely in the middle of the marshmallows. Insert them on the flat, not rounded, side of the marshmallows. Then push them in until they almost poke through. Place the graham crackers in a strong zip lock bag, and use a rolling pin to crush them until they are finely crumbled....

Ingredients 1tbspcooking oil 1lbturkey cutlets,(about 3) 1¼tspsalt ½tspfresh-ground black pepper 2tbspbutter 2scallions 1lbmushrooms 1cupbrandy 1cupcanned low-sodium chicken broth,or homemade stock ½lbfettuccine ¼cupheavy cream 2tbspfresh parsley,chopped Preparation In a large nonstick frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Season the turkey cutlets with ¼ teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Cook the cutlets for about 1 minute per side until they are almost done. Remove the cutlets from the pan, let cool, and then cut them into thin strips....

Ingredients 4cupspotatoes,mashed 2cupsmozzarella,shredded 1egg ¼cupflour 1jalapeno,deseeded and chopped finely 2clovesgarlic,finely minced 4slicesham,finely chopped ½cupplain bread crumbs,for coating 4tbspoil,for shallow frying sour cream or mayonnaise,for serving Preparation In a large bowl, mix together mashed potatoes, mozzarella, egg, flour, jalapeno, garlic and ham till combined. The mixture should be thick and should hold its shape. If its too loose, add a tablespoon of a flour at a time. Use an ice cream scoop to scoop out the mixture and form it into patties which are about ⅓ inches in thickness....

Ingredients 4chicken breasts,boneless skinless 2cupspanko crumbs 2cupspretzel crumbs ½cupneutral tasting olive oil ½cupdijon mustard ⅓cuphoney ¼cupwater,bottled 3tbspred wine vinegar coarse salt fresh ground black pepper ½cupflour Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a non stick baking sheet or line with parchment paper or aluminum foil. In a medium skillet, toast the panko crumbs until lightly golden, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and set aside. In a food processor, pulse the pretzels until coarsely ground and mix with the panko crumbs....

Ingredients ½cupwhole milk 1tbspedible lavender,dried 1⅓cupscake flour 1¼tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt ½cupunsalted butter,softened ½cupsugar 2tbspgranulated sugar 3tbsphoney 2largeeggs 1tspvanilla extract ½cupbutter,salted ½cupbutter,unsalted 1vanilla bean seeds 3cupssugar,powdered 2tbspheavy cream 1tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a food processor combine milk and lavender and pulse about 1 – 1½ minutes until the lavender is well chopped, scraping down inside of processor once during processing. Pour into a liquid measuring cup, set aside, and allow to rest....

Ingredients ¼cuppine nuts ¼lbpancetta 3tbspolive oil 4garlic cloves ¼tspred-pepper flakes,dried 1lbbroccoli rabe ¼tspsalt ¾lblinguine Preparation Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toast the pine nuts in the oven for about 8 minutes, until they are golden brown. In a large frying pan, cook the pancetta with the oil over moderate heat until beginning to crisp. Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the broccoli rabe for about 3 minutes, until almost done....

Ingredients 1lblinguine 1cupwalnuts 3cupsbaby arugula 1clovegarlic,roughly chopped ½cuppecorino romano cheese,grated ½cupparmigiano reggiano cheese,grated ¼tspsalt ½tspfreshly ground black pepper ¼cupextra virgin olive oil ½cupheavy cream Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente....

Ingredients ¼cupolive oil ¼cupred wine vinegar 1tbspdried oregano 1tbspgarlic,chopped 15ozchickpeas,(1 can), drained 6ozsmall black olives,(1 can), drained 6ozmarinated artichoke hearts,(1 jar), drained 6ozroasted red peppers,(1 jar), drained, chopped 3ozfeta cheese,crumbled 1½oznon pareil capers,rinsed, drained 10ozdolmas grape leaves,(1 jar), drained, rinsed Preparation Whisk together the oil, vinegar, oregano, and garlic for the dressing in a small bowl until blended. Mix together the chickpeas, olives, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, and capers in a large bowl....

Ingredients 2cupsakasake mirin,or sweet oloroso sherry 1cupdry sake 1cupmarudaizu shoyu,or other soy sauce ¼cuplight brown sugar 5½hot red chilis,dried 4halibut fillets,skinless 2tbspvegetable oil Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium saucepan, bring the mirin and sake to a simmer. Add the marudaizu shoyu and brown sugar, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chilis and let cool to room temperature. Pick out the chiles and transfer 1 cup of the sauce to an 8-inch square baking dish....

Ingredients 3tbspbutter,melted, plus more for baking dish 4large eggs 2½cupswhole milk ½tsppaprika kosher salt freshly ground black pepper 5cupscorn,canned and drained, fresh or frozen and thawed 2cupsshredded cheddar,divided 1cupoyster crackers,crushed parsley,chopped, for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fand butter a 9×13-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, beat eggs with milk and paprika and season with salt and pepper. Stir in corn and 1 cup cheddar. Mix to combine, then transfer to baking dish....

Ingredients 1lbshrimp,jumbo raw, peeled and deveined ½tspkosher salt 4tspextra-virgin olive oil 1clovegarlic,crushed lemon,juiced 1cuparugula,fresh 3endive,chopped 1cupradicchio,torn 1orange,navel, juiced 1orange,navel, peeled and sectioned freshly ground black pepper,to taste Preparation In a large bowl season shrimp with ¼ teaspoon salt, drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil and mix with garlic and juice from 1/2 lemon. Prepare an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Spray the pan or grates, then grill the shrimp until just cooked through and opaque, about 2 minutes per side....