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Ingredients 15ozwhole milk ricotta(1 container) 10sugar cones 4ozsemi-sweet chocolatechopped (optional) ½cupheavy cream ⅔cuppowdered sugar ½tspvanilla extract ⅛tspground cinnamon ½cupchocolate chipsmini and semi-sweet, plus more for garnish Pistachioschopped and unsalted, for garnish (optional) Raspberriesfresh, chopped and unsalted, for garnish (optional) Preparation Strain ricotta overnight. If dipping cones in chocolate, melt 4 oz of chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl in microwave in 20 second intervals on 50 percent power, stirring between intervals until melted and smooth....

Ingredients 1chicken ¾tspsalt ¼tspfreshly ground pepper 2tbspolive oil 1mediumonion 2clovegarlic 2tspcumin seeds 1tspgaram masala 1½tspall purpose flour 1canchicken broth ½cupapricots,dried 1tbsplemon zest,grated 2tspfresh ginger,minced, peeled 1cupwhole wheat couscous 1cuppomegranate seeds Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper. In a 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken to Dutch oven in batches and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side....

Ingredients 6tbspquafaba(canned chickpea liquid) divided 2tbspgranulated sugar 1cupiceplus 1 ice cube, divided 1ozIrish creamsuch as Baileys 3ozvanilla vodka 1ozhazelnut liqueursuch as Frangelico 1ozwhite chocolate liqueur ½tspvanilla extract 2tspturbinado sugardivided cocktail shaker Culinary Blow Torch Preparation In a medium bowl, whip 3 tablespoons aquafaba with an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed until frothy. Add the granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture is glossy and holds stiff peaks....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour 1¾cupsquick cooking oats 1cupsbrown sugar,packed 1tspbaking soda 1cupbutter,melted 14ozcaramels,unwrapped ⅓cupmilk 1½cupssemi sweet chocolate chunks 1cupmilk chocolate chips Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 pan with foil, grease well, and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, and baking soda. Stir in the butter until well mixed. Press half of the oat mixture into the prepared pan, then top it with the chocolate chunks and chips....

Ingredients 2eggs ½tspsalt,divided 2tsplard,or oil ½cucumber,peeled, seeded, minced 2cupsrice,cooked, chilled, broken apart ¼tspmonosodium glutamate,(MSG) Preparation Beat the eggs with 1 pinch of salt in a bowl until frothy. Heat the lard in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the eggs for about 5 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon to break into small pieces, until set. Add the cucumber. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through....

Ingredients 1acorn squash,halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced into ½” thick half-moons ½lbBrussels sprouts,trimmed and halved 1bunch heirloom carrots with greens,about ¾ lb, scrubbed and halved lengthwise, leaving just 1 inch of greens attached 3tbspolive oil 1tspsalt freshly ground black pepper 1¼cupsfarro ½cuppepitas,or hulled pumpkin seeds ½tspolive oil salt 1head radicchio,thinly sliced, or 4 handfuls arugula or greens of choice 15ozchickpeas,or 1½ cups cooked chickpeas 1cupplain Greek yogurt ½cupparsley leaves ¼cupcilantro,or mixed leafy herbs of choice—fresh sage, oregano or marjoram, and/or thyme...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cup cold fat free milk 1 1/2 tsp Crystal Light Calcium Tangerine Strawberry Low Calorie Soft Drink Mix 1 8 oz. container Breyer’s Vanilla Low-fat Yogurt 1 cup frozen whole strawberries Preparation Place all ingredients in blender container; cover. Blend on high speed until well blended. Tip: If not using remaining drink mix in the tub for additional smoothies, empty remaining contents of tub into large plastic or glass pitcher....

Ingredients 2chicken breasts,boneless, skinless, halved horizontally to make 4 fillets 1tspgarlic powder 1tspsalt ¼tspcracked black pepper 4tbspflour,for dredging 1tbspbutter 1tbspolive oil 2tbspbutter 1brown shallot,chopped 4garlic cloves,minced 1cupdry white wine,or chicken broth 2tbspdijon mustard ¾cupchicken broth 1tspfresh tarragon leaves,chopped 1tspdried thyme ½tspfresh rosemary leaves,chopped ½cupheavy cream,(thickened cream) salt and cracked black pepper,to taste Preparation Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, shaking off the excess. Set aside....

Ingredients 8tbspbarbecue sauce 1tbspolive oil 2tbspsoy sauce 2tbspWorcestershire sauce 1tspvegetable stock powder 1 ½tspgarlic ½lime,juiced 1lbwhole skinless chicken breast fillets 8cupsmixed salad leaves,or lettuce of choice 1cupgrape tomatoes,halved 2green onions,sliced 1avocado,sliced ¼cupbasil leaves sprinklesalt 8slicespineapple,canned in natural juice lime wedges,to serve Preparation In a wide shallow bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, olive oil, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, stock powder, garlic and lime juice. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and coat chicken evenly....

Ingredients 2lbsground beef,85% lean ½cupbread crumbs 4tbspFrench onion soup mix 1½lbpetite marble medley potato 1lbbaby carrot 1½tspkosher salt ½tspblack pepper 1cupBBQ sauce,for glazing, or ketchup Preparation Prepare a grill or campfire for medium heat. In a medium bowl, gently mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, and French onion soup mix until well combined. Layout 6 large rectangles of heavy-duty aluminum foil, about 20×12-inch each. Place about 6 potatoes and 4 carrots on a piece of foil....

Ingredients 20ozfrozen hash brown potatoes,thawed 6eggs ½cupmilk salt,to taste 1tbspbutter 10stripsbacon,cooked and crumbled 1½cupscheese,divided Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Press thawed hash browns into 12 greased muffin cups. Be sure to press potatoes into the sides and bottoms of the pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. While potatoes are cooking, melt butter, add eggs, milk, and salt and cook until mostly cooked and no liquid remains....

Ingredients 3 lbs. Hot Italian Sausage, link or bulk (whichever you prefer) 1 ½ onions, coarsely chopped 1 ½ green peppers , or red peppers (coarsely chopped) 2 zucchini, chopped 2 cans Northern White Beans, drained 1 can tomatoes , chopped 2 tbsp. fresh garlic, chopped 5 cans low-sodium chicken broth 1 can tomato sauce 1 can crushed tomatoes, with Italian seasonings oregano, chopped basil, chopped Italian parsley, chopped red pepper flakes...

Ingredients 5 cups water 1 cups sugar 8 sprigs fresh rosemary ¼ cup black tea leaves 1 cup lemon juice, fresh 1 sprig rosemary, per serving 1 pc lemon wheel, per serving Preparation In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring water, sugar, and rosemary sprigs to just below a simmer (190 degrees F), stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Add tea and let it steep for 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1⅓cupsplain Greek Yogurt,used regular fat 3tbspfull fat mayonnaise 1garlic clove,finely minced 2½tbspparsley,chopped, plus more for garnish 2tspfreeze dried chives,or 1 tsp regular dried 1¼tspdried dill ¾tsponion powder ¼tspsalt,plus more to taste ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper Preparation Whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, parsley, freeze dried chives, dried dill, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Preferably chill for 30 minutes. Serve with veggie sticks, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1 pkg little smokies ⅓ cup brown sugar 2 tbsp soy sauce, light 1 tbsp catsup , or Heinz 57 sauce 1 tsp mustard 1 tsp water ½ tsp honey Preparation In crockpot add all ingredients except smokies. Simmer and stir until mixed through. Add smokies and simmer 30 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter 2cupsgranulated sugar ⅔cupmilk ¼cupcocoa powder ½cupalmond butter 1tspvanilla extract 3cupsquick-cooking oats ¾cupsalted toasted almonds,chopped ½cuptoffee bits Preparation In a large saucepan combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil and boil 1 minute stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in almond butter, vanilla, and quick oats until well combined. Fold in chopped almonds and toffee bits. Place cookies by the spoonful onto parchment or wax paper and let cool....

Ingredients ⅔cupbrown sugar ¼cuporange juice,or pineapple juice 3tbspdijon mustard,or grainy mustard ½tspgarlic powder pinchground cloves Preparation Whisk all ingredients together. Brush over a spiral cut or scored ham. If desired, brush extra overtop and broil to make the glaze golden. Related Video

Ingredients 4cupswater,or as needed 1tbsphoney 1tspground cumin 1tspfresh ginger,grated 1tsplime zest 1tsplime juice 3fresh mint leaves Preparation Bring water to a boil in a pot. Stir in honey, cumin, ginger, lime zest, lime juice, and mint. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes until flavors are infused. Related Video

Ingredients ½homemade pie dough 2tbspunsalted butter ½cupdark brown sugar,packed 1large egg 1tsppure vanilla extract ¼tspground nutmeg ½tspground cinnamon ¾cuppecans,chopped coarse salt,for sprinkling Preparation Make the homemade pie dough. Once chilled, place the dough onto a floured work surface. Roll into a large 12-inch circle. From the circle, cut 24 to 30 rounds using a 2.5-inch cookie cutter. Work quickly, as the dough becomes much more delicate the longer it is at room temperature....

Ingredients 1poundgnocchi 14ozHillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage,(1 package) cut into ½-inch slices ¼cupsun-dried tomatoes in oil,julienned 2clovesgarlic,minced 4cupsbaby spinach ½cupparmesan cheese,shredded Preparation Prepare gnocchi according to directions; drain and keep warm. Cook and stir sausage, garlic and sun dried tomatoes in oil a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until sausage is lightly browned. Stir in spinach; stir gently until spinach wilts. Stir in gnocchi; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately....