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Ingredients 1small onion,chopped 15½ozblack beans,(1 can) drained 15½ozkidney beans,(1 can) drained 8oztomato sauce,(1 can) 10ozfrozen corn kernels 10oztomatoes w/chilies,(2 cans) diced 4ozgreen chili peppers,chopped 1reduced sodium taco seasoning,(packet) or homemade 1tbspcumin 1tbspchili powder 3chicken breasts,(24 oz) boneless skinless ¼cupfresh cilantro,chopped Preparation Combine beans, onion, chili peppers, corn, tomato sauce, diced tomato, cumin, chili powder, and taco seasoning in a slow cooker and mix well. Nestle the chicken in to completely cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 6 hours....

Ingredients 1lbItalian turkey sausage,removed from casing ½cuponions,chopped 3garlic cloves,minced 1red bell pepper,chopped in ½-inch pieces 1green bell pepper,chopped in ½-inch pieces 1⅓cupscrushed tomatoes,Tutorosso ½tspdried rosemary salt and fresh cracked pepper,to taste 6whole wheat 100-calorie potato rolls 6slicesprovolone,reduced fat, Sargento 1cupbaby spinach Preparation In a medium non-stick skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat for about 5 to 6 minutes, breaking up as it cooks into small bits until cooked through...

Ingredients 8cupsgrapefruit,refrigerated, drained and juice reserved ¼cupwhite sugar 3fl ozgin 8fresh mint leaves,minced, plus 8 whole for garnish Preparation Mix grapefruit, ½ cup reserved juice, and sugar in a bowl until sugar dissolves. Transfer grapefruit mixture to 8 serving cups. Top each with about 1 teaspoon gin. Sprinkle the minced mint over each cup. Garnish each cup with 1 mint leaf. Related Video

Ingredients 6 oz milk chocolate bar, or dark chocolate bars, coarsely chopped 1 egg 2 cups almond flour ½ cup granulated sugar 5 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature ¾ tsp creme de cacao, (white or dark) ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp baking soda Preparation Preheat the oven to 360 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk the almond flour, salt, and baking soda to combine....

Ingredients ⅓cupketchup ⅓cupsoy sauce,low-sodium ⅓cuplight brown sugar,packed 2tbsprice vinegar 1tbspsriracha,optional 1tbspWorcestershire sauce 1tspsesame oil,or more to taste 1½tbspgarlic,minced 1½tbspfresh ginger,peeled, minced 3lbschicken thighs,(use about 4 oz thighs, 9 pieces), boneless skinless, trimmed of visible fat vegetable oil,or olive oil, for brushing grill grates Preparation In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sriracha, Worcestershire, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Season with a little salt and pepper, if preferred....

Ingredients 1½tsppowdered gelatin 2tbspice water ¼cupwhole milk ,cold 3tbsppowdered milk 2tspvanilla extract ¼cupwater ¼cuplight corn syrup ¾cupsugar tspkosher salt 1¾cupsheavy cream,cold Preparation Add the gelatin to the 2 tablespoons of ice water and whisk. In a second bowl, whisk together the milk, powdered milk, and vanilla. In a small saucepan with a candy thermometer clipped onto the side, add ¼ cup of water, corn syrup, sugar, and salt. Whisk together and cook over medium heat until combined in a rolling boil for about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1sugar pumpkin 1tbspolive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Wash pumpkin and cut in half. Remove seeds and pith. Peel, cut into chunks and toss with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt. Place on a baking tray, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until tender when pierced. Allow to cool. Pumpkin can be served cubed or pureed. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1½cupsbrown rice,long grain 2½cupswater 1tspunsalted butter 1½tspkosher salt Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place the rice into an 8-inch square or circle baking dish. Bring the water to a boil, then add the salt and butter to the saucepan. Add the water to the rice and just jiggle the pan a bit to make sure the rice is evenly distributed. Cover the pan and bake for 60 minutes....

Ingredients 2¼cupsall-purpose flour,heat-treated, spoon and leveled 2¼tspcornstarch ¾tspsalt ¾cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 1cuplight brown sugar,or dark, packed ⅓cuppasteurized egg whites,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract 1cupmini semi-sweet chocolate chips 1¾cupsall-purpose flour,spoon and leveled 1tspbaking powder ¼tspBaking Soda ½tspsalt ½cupwhole milk,at room temperature ½cupsour cream,at room temperature ½cupunsalted butter,(1 stick), softened to room temperature 1cupgranulated sugar ⅓cuppasteurized egg whites,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract 1cupunsalted butter,(2 sticks), softened to room temperature...

Ingredients 2lbchicken thighs,skinless, trimmed, large, boneless ⅓cupolive oil,plus more for baking sheet 3tbspfresh lime juice 1tbspgarlic,(about 3 cloves) minced 2tspancho chili powder 1½tspground cumin ½tspground coriander pinchcayenne pepper,to taste ½tspsalt ½tspfreshly ground black pepper ½cupcilantro,slightly packed, roughly chopped 10pcscorn tortillas,6-inch, warmed shredded lettuce Mexican cheese,shredded blend, cotija, queso fresco tomatoes,or pico de gallo, diced avocados,or guacamole, diced Mexican cream,or sour cream, to serve Preparation In a mixing bowl or liquid measuring cup whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 4chicken breasts,tenderloin removed, 6 oz pieces ½tspkosher salt ½tspblack pepper,coarse ground ¼cupolive oil 1cupparmesan cheese,shredded 1cuppanko bread crumbs Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Season the chicken with salt, pepper and olive oil, rubbing it on until evenly covered. Mix the parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs in a medium bowl. Press the chicken into the breadcrumb mixture until well covered. Transfer to the baking pan. Cook for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping them over halfway through cooking very carefully with a spatula....

Ingredients 7large red potatoes,cut in half 6tbspolive oil,divided 4garlic cloves,minced ¾cupparmesan cheese kosher salt and black pepper,to taste parsley,chopped, for garnish, optional Preparation Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Drizzle the sheet pan generously with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Place the potatoes cut side down on sheet pan. Roast for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the cut sides are golden brown. Flip the potatoes over so the skin side is down....

Ingredients 3ozpassion fruit juice ½ozGrenadine ½ozfresh lime juice ginger ale,as needed Preparation Build passion fruit juice, grenadine, and lime juice over ice in a collin glass. Top with ginger ale and stir. Serve and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients 4 egg whites ¼ cup sugar ½ tbsp lemon juice 1 ½ cups prune juice Preparation Add sugar to prune puree and cook 5 minutes. Beat egg whites until stiff. Add prune mixture gradually. Add lemon juice. Pour into buttered pudding dish and bake 30 minutes in slow 325-degree F oven. Serve cold. Related Video

Ingredients 2large meyer lemons,or regular lemons 6ozsea bass fillets,(4 pieces), with skin salt and freshly ground pepper ¼cupextra virgin olive oil 12green olives,pitted and coarsely chopped 8caper berries,sliced 1large garlic clove 2tbspchicken stock,or low sodium broth 2tbspflat leaf parsley,finely chopped Preparation Using a sharp knife, peel the lemons, removing the bitter white pith. Working over a bowl, cut in between the membranes, releasing the sections. Cut each section in ½....

Ingredients *Shredded Beef Tacos,(see Recipes Notes below for recipe), beef portion only 15corn tortillas vegetable oil extra virgin olive oil,optional salsa guacamole sour cream cilantro lime ranch Preparation Cook the shredded beef according to directions. Drain the beef well, set aside. Heat a non-stick griddle over medium high heat. Cook the tortillas for about 15 to 30 seconds on each side until soft. Immediately remove the tortillas to a plate in a stack and cover with a saucepan lid large enough to cover diameter of tortillas....

Ingredients 2tbspbutter 4pork chops,thick-cut ½tspsalt ½tspblack pepper 1onion,sliced into rings 2garlic cloves,finely chopped ¼cupbasil,fresh, chopped 1large tomato,fresh, chopped 5large mushrooms,fresh, sliced ½cupmilk 10.5ozcondensed cream of chicken soup 4tspsour cream Preparation Melt the butter in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides, then transfer them in a saucepan. Stir in the onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, then turn the pork chops and cook for 3 more minutes....

Ingredients 2avocadosripe 1corn cobgrilled or 1 cup frozen corn 1mediumbell pepperdiced, red or orange 1cupblack beansrinsed and drained ½cuptomatoesor cherry tomatoes, diced ¼cupcilantro 1jalapenoseeded and diced ¼cupred oniondiced ¼cupCotija cheeseor feta cheese ½cupcrispy tortilla stripsoptional 2tbspfresh lime juicedivided use ¼tspchili powder ¼tspcumin 2tbspolive oil salt & pepperto taste Preparation To make the dressing, combine 1 tablespoon lime juice with olive oil, chili powder, and cumin. Add salt & pepper to taste....

Ingredients ½spaghetti squash,halved vertically, seeded 1tbspolive oil 2garlic cloves,minced ½tspred pepper flakes 4ozshrimp,peeled, deveined ¾tspsalt ¼tspground black pepper 1lemon,zested 1lemon,juiced 2tbspparsley,fresh chopped Preparation Microwave the squash on high for about 10 minutes until tender. Shred the flesh of the squash and discard the skin. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and shrimp. Cook for about 2 minutes until shrimp are pink and start to curl....

Ingredients 5ozmixed greens 3cupsdiced cooked chicken 1pcripe avocadopeeled and diced ½cupEnglish cucumber,thinly sliced ½cupred onionpeeled and thinly sliced ½cuppepitas 1cuptahini ranch dressing Preparation Arrange the salad greens, chicken, avocado, cucumber, onion, and pepitas in a large salad bowl. Drizzle evenly with dressing and toss to combine. Serve and enjoy immediately. Related Video