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Ingredients 3lbsRusset potatoes 6¾cupscold water,divided 3cupsbroccoli florets ¾cupwhole milk ½cupheavy cream 3tbspbutter ⅓cupsour cream 2½cupscheddar cheese,medium or sharp, freshly grated ¼cupParmesan cheese,freshly and finely grated ¼cupRomano cheese,freshly and finely grated, or Parmesan ½tsponion powder ¼tspgarlic powder salt and freshly-ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Peel and dice the potatoes into about 2-inch pieces. Medium potatoes can be cut into 6 to 8 pieces. Place the diced potatoes in a large pot, then pour the 6 cups of cold water....

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter,melted 1cupsugar 2large eggs 2tspvanilla extract ⅓cupunsweetened cocoa powder ½cupflour ¼tspsalt ¼tspbaking powder 8ozcream cheese,softened ⅓cupwhite sugar 2tbspflour 1large egg 1tspvanilla extract 20ozcherry pie filling,strained Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 9×13-inch baking pan with baking spray. Whisk together melted butter, sugar, flour, eggs, and vanilla extract. Then, add in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread the batter evenly into the greased baking pan....

Ingredients 5ozBaileys Irish Cream 5ozwhite chocolate liqueur 5ozvanilla vodka 5Entenmann’s chocolate chip cookies 5straws,for serving Preparation Divide liquors between five shot glasses. Using a straw, punch out a small hole in the middle of each cookie. Cut paper or plastic straws into 3-inch segments. Top shot glasses with cookies and straws and serve. Related Video

Ingredients 3cupsmilk 2cupsheavy cream,thickened cream 2½tsppure vanilla extract 1tspground cinnamon ¾tspfresh nutmeg,grated 5eggs,yolks and whites separated ½cupswhite granulated sugar ½cuprum Preparation Combine the milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg in a saucepan over low-medium heat. Gently bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove from the heat and allow to steep. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until combined and thick ribbons form when the whisk is lifted....

Ingredients ½lbdark baker’s chocolate,or semisweet 1cupheavy cream 1½cupsbourbon biscuit,chocolate sandwich cookies with chocolate cream 2tbspbutter,melted 1cupdigestive biscuit ½cupoats Nutella,optional Preparation Crush biscuits and oats and blend in a mixer. To this, add the melted butter. Line tart tins with the biscuit mix and bake at 375 degrees F for 10 mins. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream. Add the chopped baking chocolate and take off the heat. Mix well until smooth....

Ingredients 8ozstrawberry cream cheese,room temperature 7ozmarshmallow creme Preparation In a medium mixing bowl, using a fork, whisk together the strawberry cream cheese and marshmallow cream until well combined. Serve with fruit for dipping, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1lbground turkey 2eggs 1clovegarlic 1smallonion ½cupdry bread crumbs ½cupparmesan,grated ½cupfresh parsley,chopped 1½tspsalt ¼tspfresh ground black pepper 3tbspolive oil ½headescarole,(about ½ pound) 1½qtlow sodium chicken broth,(canned, or homemade stock) 2cupwater 2tbspwhite wine vinegar,or red wine vinegar ¼tspred pepper flakes Preparation In a medium bowl, mix together the turkey, eggs, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley, salt and the black pepper until thoroughly combined. Shape the mixture into twenty meatballs. In a large frying pan, heat 1½ tablespoons of the oil over moderate heat....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 8clovesgarlic,minced 3ginger,fresh peeled and sliced inches (7cm) 4scallions,chopped 3tbsporegano leaf,fresh 1cupparsley,fresh, plus more for serving ¼tspcayenne 1tspground turmeric ½tspblack pepper 2tbspsoy sauce,low sodium 4cupsbroccoli florets,tough stems trimmed 6cupschicken stock,or vegetable stock 4cupsswiss chard,loosely packed, thick stems trimmed, roughly chopped 1lbbaby spinach 1avocado,ripe, diced ¼cuplemon juice kosher salt,to taste pumpkin seed,toasted, for garnish Preparation Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and scallions....

Ingredients 3lbspork shoulder,cubed salt,to taste ½tspfreshly cracked pepper,to taste 1onion,chopped 2shallots,chopped 5scallions,chopped 1bell pepper,sliced 6clovesgarlic,sliced 1cubechicken bouillon 4clovesgarlic 2oranges,juiced 2limes,juiced 1tbspwhite wine vinegar 10sprigsthyme,fresh ½bunchfresh parsley 1Scotch bonnet pepper,sliced 2cupswater 4cupsoil,for frying brown rice,to serve red bean,to serve 3plantains,fried, to serve 2cupscabbage,shredded 1cupcarrot,grated 1bell pepper,sliced 1onion,sliced 3scallions,dliced 1shallot,sliced salt and pepper,to taste 1Scotch bonnet pepper,divided 2cupswhite wine vinegar Preparation Add the cubed pork shoulder, salt, pepper, chopped onion, chopped shallots, chopped scallions, sliced bell pepper, sliced garlic, chicken bouillon cube, cloves, orange juice, lime juice, white wine vinegar, thyme sprigs, parsley, and the sliced Scotch bonnet peppers to a large dutch oven off the heat....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour ¼cupgranulated sugar 1tbspbaking powder 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 1largeegg,room temperature 1cupbuttermilk,room temperature 1tspvanilla extract ¼cupbutter,melted oil,for frying powdered sugar plain sugar cinnamon sugar glaze Preparation Heat the oil in a heavy pot to 350 degrees F, use a thermometer to monitor the temperature during frying. In a small mixing bowl, beat together the egg, buttermilk, vanilla and melted butter. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl....

Ingredients 2cucumbers,finely chopped 1tomato,finely chopped ½cupchickpeas 2tsplemon juice,or to taste 1tspchaat masala salt,to taste Preparation Mix the cucumbers, tomato, and chickpeas together in a salad bowl. Add the lemon juice, chaat masala, and salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 3¾cupsall purpose flour 1½tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspkosher salt 1cupunsalted butter,softened 1½cupsgranulated sugar 2large eggs 2tspvanilla extract 1cupsour cream 1cupunsalted butter,softened 4cupssugar,powdered 1tbspvanilla extract ½tspkosher salt 1tbspmilk food coloring,for coloring the frosting sprinkles,for decorating Preparation Combine the dry ingredients: Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl and set to the side. Make the cookie dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1¼cupsflour ⅔cuppowdered sugar ¾cupbutter,cut into small pieces fruit of choice ½cupheavy cream ½cupmascarpone 2tbsppowdered sugar 1tspvanilla Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a food processor pulse together the flour and powdered sugar, add butter gradually and pulse util the dough begins to hold together. Scoop into 1 tablespoon size balls, flatten into a disc, and then press firmly into the muffin tins (dough will come up the sides)....

Ingredients 36oreos 2cupswater 4tbspbutter 1cupsugardivided 1cupflour 2eggs oilfor frying 1cupheavy cream Preparation Separate the cookies and the filling into two bowls. Process the cookies to a fine crumb in your food processor. In a pot, add water, butter, ⅓ cup sugar, and bring to a boil. Add the flour and Oreo crumbs. Whisk together until fully combined. Add two eggs and whisk together again. In a piping bag with a large star tip, pipe 5 inch sections onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet....

Ingredients ¼cupbutter 1French bread loaf,cut into ¾-inch slices ½cupmilk,or as needed 3eggs ¼cupmaple syrup ¼cupmolasses 1tspground cinnamon 1tspground allspice 1tspground ginger ½tspground nutmeg ½tspground cloves pinchsalt,or to taste 2tbspconfectioners’ sugar,for dusting, or to taste Preparation Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, remove from heat, then allow to cool to room temperature. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray the pan lightly with cooking spray....

Ingredients 16ozpasta 2tbspolive oildivided 2chicken breastsboneless, skinless salt and freshly-ground black pepper 1shallotpeeled and minced 6garlic clovespeeled and minced 1lbasparaguscut into bite-sized pieces, ends trimmed off 16ozfresh baby bellaor white button mushrooms, halved 8ozgoat cheese ⅓cupmilk ½cupParmesan cheese, dividedfreshly-grated Preparation Cook the pasta al dente in a large stockpot of generously salted water, according to package instructions. Once the pasta is nearly ready, scoop out 1 cup of pasta water and reserve it on the side....

Ingredients 1banana,frozen 1cupbaby spinach,packed 2largefresh ripe sweet peaches,pitted 2tbspraw hemp seeds,shelled 1¾cupsunsweetened almond milk 1cupice Nu-Naturals liquid stevia sweetener,to taste, I used a few drops Preparation Combine all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth, adjust sweetener to your taste. Related Video

Ingredients 8tbspolive oil 1¾lbseggplant 1¼tspsalt 2clovesgarlic ¾lbpenne ½cupfresh parsley,chopped ¼tspfresh ground black pepper 2tbsplemon juice Preparation In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderate heat. Add ⅓ of the eggplant and ¼ teaspoon of the salt and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant is tender and brown. Remove the eggplant from the pan and put it in a large bowl....

Ingredients 3cupsdry red wine,(one 750 ml bottle) ⅓cuppomegranate juice ⅓cupbourbon 1tbsphoney 1apple,sliced 1peach,diced ½lbcherries,pitted, halved Preparation In a pitcher, combine wine, pomegranate juice, whiskey, and honey, stirring until the honey has dissolved. Add the fruits. Chill for at least 1 hour, letting the fruit absorb the sangria a bit. Pour into glasses, serve cold, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1lbgreat northern beans,dried ⅓cupmolasses ⅓cupbrown sugar 3tbspdijon mustard ⅛tspground cloves 8ozbacon,cut into ½ inch pieces 1mediumonion,diced Preparation Combine the dried beans and 8 cups of the water in an electric pressure cooker. Secure the lid on the pressure cooker. Make sure that the pressure regulator is set to the “Sealing” position. If using an Instant Pot, select the “Bean/Chili” program, then adjust the time to 15 minutes. If pressure does not have a “Bean/Chili” program, set it manually to “High Pressure” for 15 minutes....