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Ingredients ½cuprolled oats ⅔cupmilk ¼cupbuttermilk ¼cuppumpkin pureecanned 1tbsplight-brown sugar ¼tspcinnamon 1pinchnutmeg 1pinchginger 1dashsalt 1tbspcaramel sauceor caramel ice cream topping 1tbspwalnutschopped, or pecans (optional) Preparation In a large microwave safe bowl, whisk together oats, milk, buttermilk, pumpkin puree, light-brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt. Microwave mixture on high power for 3½ minutes, then allow oatmeal to rest a few minutes. Drizzle oatmeal with caramel sauce and sprinkle with optional chopped nuts....

Ingredients 4yellow potatoes,we used yukon gold potatoes 2eggs 1tspsalt ¼tspnutmeg 3cupsflour 1tbspbutter ½cupbacon,diced 1cupchicken broth ½cupwhite wine 1bunchgreen onion,chopped water,to boil salt,for boiling water Preparation Peel potatoes. Cut them into 1-inch slices and boil them in salted water for 25 minutes or until they are tender. After boiling, take them out and let them cool for 10 minutes, allowing them to steam to remove excess moisture. Mash potatoes until no lumps remain....

Ingredients ½cupginger ale ½cupwater 1lemon,juiced 1tbsplemon zest 2cupssweetened raspberries,frozen and thawed ¼cupfresh ginger,sliced ¼cupwhite sugar 2salmon fillets 2tspolive oil sea salt,to taste ground black pepper,to taste 1tbsplemon zest,divided Preparation Mix ginger ale and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, raspberries, and sliced ginger. Bring to a boil, and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients ice cubes,enough to fill a rocks glass Herbsaint,Pernod, Ricard, or absinthe, just enough to coat a glass 1sugar cube,or 1 tsp simple syrup 5dashesPeychaud’s bitters 2ozrye whiskey 1large ice cube 1lemon peel Preparation Fill the first rock glass with ice cubes. Set aside to chill. Once cold, empty the ice and pour a small amount of Herbsaint into the glass. Swirl it around until it has coated the inside of the glass, then pour it out....

Ingredients 4cupsclementine juice,or orange juice, fresh squeezed 2tspancho chili powder 1lime juice,zest finely grated ¾butter stick ½cupextra virgin olive oil 40large sea scallops salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring clementine juice, chili powder, and lime zest, and juice to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour; mixture should be thickened and syrupy. Remove from heat and whisk in butter, one piece at a time, until incorporated....

Ingredients 1.75lbschicken tenderloins,or chicken breasts, sliced into strips 2tbspolive oil,divided salt and freshly ground black pepper 3tbspbutter,divided 3garlic cloves,minced 1tbspall-purpose flour 1cupchicken broth,low-sodium 1tbsporange zest ¼cuporange juice,fresh 2tsplemon zest 3tbsplemon juice,fresh 2tbspfresh parsley,chopped Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season both sides of chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Add half of the chicken to the skillet, then cook for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown....

Ingredients 2lbboiling potatoes 6bacon slices 1onion cooking oil ½tspsalt 3ozcream cheese ¼cupmilk 1½tspWorcestershire sauce 1pinchcayenne ¾lblump crabmeat 1tspfresh ground black pepper 3tbspfresh chives,or scallion tops, chopped Preparation Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan of salted water. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat. Simmer for about 5 minutes until almost tender. Drain. In a large nonstick or cast-iron frying pan, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan and crumble it....

Ingredients 6tbspred onion,finely chopped ¼cupparsley,finely chopped 3tbspolive oil 2tbspred wine vinegar 1tbspwater 1garlic clove,minced ½jalapeno pepper,seeded and minced ¼tspkosher salt ⅛tspblack pepper ¼tspred pepper,crushed 2lbsfresh live mussels ¾cupwhite wine,use broth for whole30 ¾cupwater Preparation Combine all the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Sit at room temperature while preparing the mussels. Place mussels in a colander and rinse them under cold water to remove any sand. Scrub them with a stiff brush under cold running water to remove any sand....

Ingredients 1lbraw shrimp 1½tbspgarlic,minced 2tspginger,minced ½tspred pepper,crushed 1tbspolive oil ⅓cuphoney ⅓cupsoy sauce scallion,thinly sliced, for garnish Preparation Place shrimp in a sealable bag or medium bowl. In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix marinade ingredients. Pour half of the marinade on the shrimp. Save the other half for later. Let the shrimp marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes. In a medium pan, heat oil. Add shrimp to the pan, but discard the used marinade....

Ingredients 1½lbsstrawberries 2tbspfresh lemon juice,divided 8ozwhite chocolate,finely chopped 1¼tspunflavored gelatin,about half a small envelope 2cupsheavy cream 2tbsppowdered confectioner’s sugar Preparation Clean and hull the strawberries. Starting with about half of the strawberries, quarter them and purée them in either a blender or food processor. Press the purée mixture through a mesh sieve with the back of a spoon into a bowl. Stir in 1 Tbsp of the lemon juice and set aside....

Ingredients 3cupswarm water 1vegetable bouillon cube 30ozjackfruit 1½tspgarlic powder 1½tsponion powder 2tsppaprika ½tsppaprika,smoked ½tspcayenne 1tspground black pepper 2tspkosher salt,divided, plus more to taste 2cupscanola oil,for frying 1cupnon dairy milk,unsweetened 1tbspapple cider vinegar 1½cupsall purpose flour,divided ½tspbaking soda 2tbspcornstarch Preparation In a medium bowl, combine the warm water and bouillon cube and whisk to dissolve the bouillon. Drain the jackfruit and rinse under cold water. Remove any seed pods and discard. Add the jackfruit to the bowl and marinate for 30 minutes....

Ingredients ¾cupcold brew coffee,or any strong coffee 2tbspbalsamic vinegar 2tbspolive oil 1tspDijon mustard 1tspreshly-cracked black pepper ½tspgarlic powder ½tsponion powder ⅓cuplime juice ⅓cuppineapple juice 2tbspolive oil 2tspcumin 1tspchili powder ½tspgarlic powder salt and pepper ½cupAsian pear puree or juice,or any kind of pear ¼cuplow-sodium soy sauce,or tamari 2tbspbrown sugar 2tbspoil,or olive oil 1tsptoasted sesame oil ½tspgarlic powder ½tspground ginger 1tsptoasted sesame seeds,optional 1tbspthinly-sliced scallions 1cupfresh flat-leaf parsley,tightly packed about 1 bunch of parsley...

Ingredients large apples lemon juice apple cider cinnamon sticks whole cloves allspice,and/or star anise for garnish Preparation On a cutting board or sturdy surface, cut off the top of the apple. Take a paring knife, then carefully outline the “rim” of the apple cup. Use a spoon or melon baller to carefully scoop out the center of the apple to form a “cup”. If the apple doesn’t sit exactly level, slice off a few millimeters off the bottom to make it even....

Ingredients 6tbspbalsamic vinegar ¼cupolive oil 2tspdijon mustard 2tsphoney 1clovegarlicminced salt black pepperfreshly ground 2lbsfresh asparagusmedium thickness, diced into 2-inch pieces 1pkggrape tomatoes(10.5 oz) halved ⅔cupwalnutschopped , (toasted) 4ozfeta cheesecrumbled Preparation Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add vinegar to a small saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat and allow to boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Pour into a jar or bowl, add olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, garlic and whisk to blend while seasoning with salt and pepper to taste....

Ingredients 4slicewhite bread 1¾lbsground beef ¾lbground pork 1mediumyellow onion 2clovegarlic 2stalkcelery 2carrots ½cupfresh flat-leaf parsley 1largeegg ¾cupketchup 4tspdry mustard 1tbspcoarse salt 2tspfreshly ground pepper 2tbsplight-brown sugar,packed Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In the bowl of a food processor, pulse bread until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a medium bowl; add ground beef and ground pork. Place onion, garlic, celery, carrots, and parsley in food processor; pulse until finely chopped....

Ingredients zesty Mexican black beans scrambled eggs corn tortillas fresh cilantrochopped, for toppings red onionsdiced, for toppings queso frescocrumbled, for toppings avocadodiced, for toppings 1tbspavocado oil or olive oil, or any other mild-flavored oil 1cupwhite or red onionsdiced 1jalapeñofinely-diced 5clovesgarlicpeeled and minced 15ozblack beansrinsed and drained 1 ½teaspoons ground cumin 1limejuiced salt and pepper ⅓cup milk salt and pepper Preparation Prepare the zesty black beans and scrambled eggs. Once all of your fillings and toppings are ready to go, fill your tortillas with a large spoonful (each) of the black bean mixture and scrambled eggs....

Ingredients 12ozblueberries,(1 package), frozen, thawed ½lemon,zested 3whole cloves 1½cupsvodka ¾cupsimple syrup Preparation Mash the thawed blueberries with a fork in a bowl, then place into a 32-ounce canning jar. Add the lemon zest, cloves, and vodka. Seal the jar tightly with its lid and place in a cool, dark place. Allow the vodka to stand for 3 months, shaking the jar gently every few days. After 3 months, strain out the blueberries, and filter the vodka through cheesecloth into another 32-ounce jar....

Ingredients ¾cupbutter 2cupswhite sugar 3cupscake flour,sifted 3tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 1cupmilk 1tspvanilla extract 5egg whites Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 2 8-inch round cake pans. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Sift flour with baking powder and salt, and add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat well. Stir in vanilla. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form....

Ingredients 4cupsbroccoli florets,small diced 2smallgala apples,cored and diced 1cupwalnuts 1cupmatchstick carrots,roughly chopped ½cupgolden raisins,or dried cranberries ¼cupred onion,chopped ¾cupplain Greek yogurt ⅓cupHellman’s or Best Foods mayonnaise,full fat 1½tbspapple cider vinegar 3tbsphoney salt Preparation In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, and season with salt to taste (about ¼ tsp). Chill until ready to use. In a salad bowl, toss together broccoli, apples, walnuts, carrots, raisins or cranberries, and red onion....

Ingredients 2lbssalmon 1tbspolive oil salt and pepper ½cupbutter ½lemon juice 1tbspthyme 1tbspparsley,chopped 1tsprosemary,removed from stem and chopped Preparation In a large skillet add the olive oil and turn to medium high heat. Add the salmon skin side down and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Flip to the other side and continue to cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the top has a golden-brown crust and the salmon flakes easily....