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Ingredients 1 box whole-wheat penne 1 cup peas, frozen or fresh ½ cup carrot, grated ½ cup artichoke hearts, sliced ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, diced (or fresh halved grape tomatoes) 1 can black olives 5 Tbsp. olive oil ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp. fat-free Italian dressing, optional salt and pepper , to taste Preparation Cook the pasta as directed on the box and drain. Place the pasta in a large bowl and add the peas, carrots, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives....

Ingredients 2tortillas 2tbsppeanut sauce,homemade or store bought ¼cupchicken,cooked, torn into bite-sized pieces 1green onion,chopped ½carrot,julienned, optional small bean sprouts,handful ½cupmozzarella cheese,grated 2tbsppeanuts 2tbspfresh cilantro,lightly packed, stems removed 1tbspbutter,optional Preparation Lay out one tortilla on a flat working surface, and spread with the peanut sauce on top. Then sprinkle with the chicken, green onions, carrots, bean sprouts, mozzarella, peanuts and cilantro. Top with the remaining tortilla and gently press together. Either in a skillet or grill pan, melt the butter and then add the quesadilla....

Ingredients 2 slicesFrench breadsliced mayonnaisewhipped cream cheese or mustard, for spreading 3ozdeli turkeythinly sliced, peppered ¼cuphamfinely diced ¼cupMozzarella cheeseshredded 2slicesavocadoripe 3slicesRoma tomatoes ⅛tspItalian seasoning 1leafGreen Leaf lettuceor Iceberg lettuce Preparation Heat a large non-stick saucepan over medium-low heat. Butter pan and toast one (or both sides if preferred) of each slice of bread until toasted and golden. Remove bread from heat and dress bread in mayonnaise, whipped cream cheese, or mustard as desired, top one slice with lettuce, and set aside....

Ingredients ¾cupfat free sour cream ¾cupfat free Greek yogurt ⅓cupHellman’s light mayonnaise 1tspgarlic powder 1tsponion powder 1tbspfresh chivesor dill, chopped 1tbspfresh parsleychopped 1tspsalt freshly ground pepper 2tbspwhite balsamic vinegar 1cup1% low fat buttermilk 1yellow bell peppercut into strips 1red bell peppercut into strips 1large English cucumbercut into strips 3medium carrotspeeled, cut into strips 11baby arugula leavesfor garnish 11 shot glasses Preparation In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, powder, onion powder, parsley, chives, salt, and cracked pepper....

Ingredients ice 2 oz vodka 5 oz tonic water lemon wedge Preparation Fill a highball glass with ice. Add vodka and top off with tonic. Add a lemon wedge and stir. Serve! Related Video

Ingredients ¾cupbutter ½cupconfectioner’s sugar 1egg 1½tbspwater 2tbspbrandy 1tspsalt 1½cupsall purpose flour,unbleached 1tspbaking powder ½cupwalnuts,finely chopped ½cupbrown sugar ½cupground walnuts Preparation Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Combine the butter and confectioner’s sugar in the bowl of a food processor, then process with the metal blade for 2 minutes until smooth. Add the egg, water, brandy, salt, half of the flour, and baking powder and process for an additional 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2tbspvegetable oil 1large onion,chopped 4garlic cloves,minced 4cupschicken stock,or broth 2ozjalapeños,canned, chopped, or green chilies 2tbspfresh cilantro,chopped or 1 tsp dried cilantro 1tbspground cumin ½tspdried oregano 2lbsturkey meat,or chicken, cooked, shredded 15ozcannellini beans,or white beans, 3 cans ¾cuphalf and half,evaporated milk or heavy cream, divided 3tbspcornstarch salt and cracked black pepper,to taste Preparation Heat the oil in a pot over medium-high heat, then sauté the onion until soft. Add the garlic, then sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant....

Ingredients Olive oil spray 4salmon fillets,(about 5 oz each), skin removed ½lemon ¼tspkosher salt freshly ground black pepper 3tbspmayonnaise 6basil leaves,fresh minced, plus more for garnish 3tbspparmesan,or romano cheese, grated Preparation Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F. Spritz the basket with olive oil. Season the salmon with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix the mayonnaise with basil and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Spread completely over the top of salmon....

Ingredients 2mediumsized russet potatoes olive oil spray sea salt Preparation Using a mandolin thinly slice the potatoes. Soak the potatoes in cold water with ice for 15 minutes and then drain. Pat dry with a paper towel. Spray the bottom of the air fryer with the olive oil spray. Lay the potatoes in an even layer in the air fryer. Spray the top with the olive oil spray and then sprinkle with salt....

Ingredients ½cupquinoa,tricolor, dry 6cupskale,slightly packed, chopped, thick ribs removed before chopping 2apples,like gala apples or crisp and sweet apple, cored and chopped 1cupwalnuts,lightly toasted and roughly chopped ½cupdried cranberries 4ozgoat cheese,crumbled ½cupolive oil ¼cuplemon juice,fresh 2tbsphoney 1 ½tspDijon mustard salt,to taste Preparation Cook quinoa according to directions on package and cool completely. While quinoa is cooling, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and salt in a jar or bowl....

Ingredients 1avocado,peeled, pitted 1garlic clove,peeled ½small jalapeño ⅔cupfresh cilantro leaves,loosely-packed 3tbsplime juice,fresh 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil 2tbspred wine vinegar,or apple cider vinegar ½tspground cumin ¼tspKosher salt ¼tspblack pepper ½cupwater Preparation Combine the avocado, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, cumin, salt, pepper, and ¼ cup of water in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Taste and season with extra salt and pepper, if needed. Add a few extra tablespoons of water to thin out the dressing to desired consistency....

Ingredients ½cupbutter,softened 1cupgranulated sugar 1egg 1egg white 2tbspsour cream 1tspvanilla extract 2½cupsall-purpose flour ½tspbaking powder ¼tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ¼cupbutter,softened 2cupspowdered sugar 2tbspcream or half and half 1tspvanilla several drops food coloring,optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, whip together the butter and sugar for about 3 to 4 minutes until pale and fluffy....

Ingredients Cooking spray 6eggs Salt and pepperto taste ½cupcooked chopped spinachexcess water removed ⅓cupcooked baconcrumbled ⅓cupcheddar cheeseshredded diced tomatoes and chopped parsleyoptional garnish Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat 6 cups of a muffin tin with cooking spray or line with paper liners. Crack the eggs into a large bowl. Use a Braun MultiQuick 7 Hand Blender or a whisk to blend the eggs until smooth, this will take less than a minute....

Ingredients 2cupsall-purpose flour 2tspgranulated sugar 2tspbaking powder ½tsp baking soda ½tspsalt ¼tspblack pepperfreshly ground ¼tspgarlic powder ½cupunsalted buttercold, diced into small cubes 1cupCache Valley Creamery Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese 3tbspfresh chiveschopped 1cupbuttermilk Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper, then set aside. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper and garlic powder....

Ingredients 12chicken livers,fresh, halved 1tspgarlic salt 12slicesbacon,cut in half Preparation Preheat oven to broil. Sprinkle each ½ chicken liver with garlic salt to taste. Wrap ½ slice bacon around each chicken piece and fasten with a toothpick. Place on a broiling pan. Broil for 5 to 7 minutes. Turn pieces over and broil for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until chicken livers are cooked through and no longer pink inside....

Ingredients 3tbspolive oil ½cuplime juicefreshly squeezed ½cupcilantrofresh chopped 4garliccrushed 2tsphoney 1tspbrown sugar 1tspground cumin 1¼tspsalt 4pcschicken thigh fillets(skin removed – no bone) 5cupsRomaine (Cos) lettuce leaves,washed and dried 1pcred pepperdeseeded and sliced 1pclarge mangodiced 1pcavocadodiced 1greenonionpeeled and thinly sliced coriander leavesto garnish red chili flakesto garnish Preparation Whisk marinade ingredients together to combine. Pour a third of the marinade into a shallow dish to marinade the chicken fillets for at least 15 minutes....

Ingredients 2ozunsweetened chocolatchopped 1cupall-purpose flourspooned into measuring and leveled ¼cupunsweetened cocoa powderspooned into measuring cup and leveled ½tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt 1cupgranulated sugar ¼cupunsalted buttersoftened 1largeegg 1largeegg yolk 1½tspvanilla extract ½cupsour cream ½cupboiling water 1cupfreeze dried strawberries 1cupfresh strawberry pureefrom strawberries blended in a food processor ¾cupunsalted butterroom temperature 3¼cupspowdered sugar 1tspFresh Lemon Juice ¼tspvanilla extract Few drops red food coloringoptional 12smallfresh strawberries 4ozsemi-sweet chocolate Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 2lbswhite chocolate melts,or almond bark 21ozsemisweet chocolate chips 14ozmilk chocolate chips 13ozunsalted peanuts,or dry roasted peanuts 13ozsalted peanuts Preparation Line 1 to 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Throw all of the chocolate into a heavy-based pot or pan over low heat. Cook while stirring occasionally until melted and smooth for about 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes then stir in the nuts. Use a cookie scoop or metal spoon to drop the mixture into rounds onto prepared baking sheets....

Ingredients 6Morningstar Farms® Maple Flavored Veggie Sausage Patties,(1 package) 4cupshash brown potatoes,southern style, frozen 2tbspvegetable oil ½cupgreen onions,sliced ½cupred bell pepper,chopped ¼tspgarlic salt cupdried cranberries ¼cupvegetable broth 4slicescheddar cheese,or swiss Preparation Chop the Morningstar Farms® Maple Flavored Veggie Sausage Patties into quarters. Set aside. In 12-inch nonstick skillet cook potatoes in hot oil, uncovered, over medium-high heat for 6 minutes without stirring. Stir in onions and bell pepper. Sprinkle with garlic salt....

Ingredients 1cupcoarse sea salt 2large Yukon gold potatoes 2tbspunsalted butter 2tbspextra virgin olive oil salt and freshly ground pepper 1tbspchives,finely chopped 4ozsmoked salmon,sliced 1ozsevruga,or osetra caviar Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spread sea salt evenly on the bottom of a baking sheet. Place potatoes on top of the salt and bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until tender when pierced with a knife. Set potatoes aside to cool and discard salt....