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Ingredients ¾cupunsalted butter,at room temperature 1cupfreeze dried strawberries 2½tbspheavy cream 2cupspowdered sugar Preparation In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, whip butter on medium-high speed until very pale and fluffy for 6 to 8 minutes, frequently scraping down sides and bottom of the bowl. Meanwhile, pulverize the freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor until finely ground. Wait for about 10 seconds before opening the food processor allowing the powder in the air to settle a bit....

Ingredients 21ozred cherry tomatoes,(2 containers) 10.5containeryellow cherry tomatoes,(1 containter) 14.5ozchickpeas,(1 can), drained and rinsed 1½cucumbers,peeled and sliced into quarters 2Hass avocados,peeled, cored and diced, ripe but semi firm ¼cupfresh parsley,chopped 3ozfeta cheese,crumbled ½cupolive oil ¼cupfresh lemon juice 1tspDijon mustard 2clovesgarlic,minced ¼tspsalt 1tbspfresh basil,chopped ¾tsporegano,dried Preparation In a salad bowl, toss together tomatoes, chickpeas, and cucumbers. Add avocado and parsley and gently toss. Add the desired amount of dressing and the feta, then gently toss to evenly coat....

Ingredients 1lbthin spaghetti 6cupschicken stock,or 6 cups water and 2 heaping tablespoons of Chicken Better Than Bouillon 3tbsplite soy sauce 3tbsppeanut butter Sriracha sauce,to taste crushed peanuts,optional sliced green onions,optional chicken,cooked, optional Preparation Cook the noodles on high with stock for 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off 90% of the water Add soy sauce, peanut butter, and Sriracha. Mix well. Add peanuts and green onions if desired. Related Video

Ingredients 1lbbrussels sprouts,shredded 1green apple,sliced 1red apple,sliced ½lbbacon,cooked and crumbled ¼cupcranberries ¼cuppumpkin seeds ¼cupgoat cheese ¼olive oil 2tbspmaple syrup 2tbspapple cider vinegar 1tbspdijon mustard Preparation In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded Brussels sprouts, apples, bacon, cranberries, pumpkin seeds and goat cheese. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and mustard. Pour over the salad and toss until coated. Serve and enjoy....

Ingredients 4cupscream cheese 1½cupsdiced baconfried 1cupcheesecheddar, shredded ¾largered bell pepper ½cupgreen onionsfinely chopped ¼cupchivesfinely chopped ¼cupparsleyfinely chopped 1½tbsponion powder ½tbspgarlic powder Saltto taste ¼cupparsley 2tbspchivesfinely chopped 1tbspgreen onionsfinely chopped 12olivespitted, mixed, halved lengthwise red bell pepper Rosemary water crackers Preparation Line the inside of a 10-cup capacity Bundt pan with plastic wrap. Set aside. Combine dip ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Scoop the cream cheese mixture into prepared pan....

Ingredients 1lblean ground beef 6slicesBacon 1yellow onionsmall, diced 3tbspketchup 1tspmustard 1tbspWorcestershire sauce ½tspkosher salt ½tspfresh ground black pepper 1tbspcornstarch ½cupbeef broth 6ozcheddar cheesechopped 6hamburger buns Preparation Add the ground beef to a large cast-iron skillet and brown until a deep brown crust appears before breaking the beef apart. Stir the ground beef and brown until a deep crust appears on about half of the beef. Remove the beef, drain the fat, and add the bacon to the pan....

Ingredients 6cupsmixed spring greens 1½lbsbeets,yellow or red, or both, small to medium sized 1avocado,peeled, pitted, and sliced ½cupfeta cheese,crumbled ½cuppecans,coarsely chopped ½cupolive oil 3tbspbalsamic vinegar 1tbsphoney 2tspdijon mustard salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Scrub the beets clean and trim the stem and root end. Place 2 to 3 beets of the same color on a large sheet of foil, then wrap the beets tightly in foil....

Ingredients 1ozCampari® 2ozorange-flavored vodka 1ozorange juice Cocktail glass Preparation Shake the Campari®, orange-flavored vodka, and orange juice in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass. Serve and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients 6 fresh bratwursts 1 can beer, 12 oz can, not dark beer 1 medium onion, chopped 6 peppercorns 4 whole cloves 6 hard rolls Coarse grain mustard, as desired Preparation Put all ingredients in a 3-quart saucepan. Simmer for 20 minutes and drain. Grill bratwursts 2-5 inches from charcoal for about 10 minutes, until browned. Sprinkle with water to form a crisp skin. Serve in hard rolls with coarse grain mustard....

Ingredients nonstick cooking spray,for greasing ½cupgranulated sugar ¾cupbrown sugar,packed 1tspkosher salt 8tbspunsalted butter,melted 1large egg 1tspvanilla extract 1¼cupsall purpose flour ½tspbaking soda 1cupsemi sweet chocolate chips 32ozcream cheese,room temperature 2cupsgranulated sugar ½cupheavy cream 2cupssour cream 5tbspall purpose flour 1pinchkosher salt 1tbspvanilla extract 4large eggs boiling water,for water bath 3tbspunsalted butter 1½tbspbrown sugar ¼tspkosher salt ¾cupwater,(180 ml) ¾cupall-purpose flour ¾tspvanilla extract 3large eggs 4cupscanola oil,for frying ½cupgranulated sugar 1tbspcinnamon 1cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips,melted...

Ingredients 2tbspsugar 1tspground cinnamon 8ozcrescent rolls,(1 can) 3tbspbutter,melted Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Unroll the crescent dough and lay down as 4 rectangles on a greased baking sheet with parchment paper making sure you press the triangles together to form the rectangles. Mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside. Spread melted butter onto 2 of the rectangles and sprinkle a little less than half the cinnamon/sugar mixture on top of the melted butter....

Ingredients 2tbspgarlic,minced 2tbspjalapeños,minced 3tbspunsalted butter ¾cupchicken stock 2tbsptequila 2tbsplime juice 1½cupsheavy cream 3tbspsoy sauce 2tbspvegetable oil 2chicken breasts,boneless and skinless ¼tspkosher salt ¼tspblack pepper ½red onion,sliced thinly ½red bell pepper,sliced thinly ½yellow bell pepper,sliced thinly ½green bell pepper,sliced thinly ½cupcilantro,chopped 1lbspinach fettucine,cooked and drained, not rinsed Preparation Add the garlic, jalapeno and butter in a small saucepan, then cook over medium low heat. Add the chicken stock, tequila, lime juice and cook until it has the consistency of a glaze....

Ingredients 1lbflank steak ,sliced thinly against the grain 1tbspcornstarch 3tbspshaoxing wine ,divided 1lbbroccoli floret ,cut into bite sized pieces 2tbspcooking oil ¼tspsesame oil 2clovesgarlic,minced 1tspginger ,very finely minced 2tbspoyster sauce 2tbspwater 1tbspbrown sugar 1tbspsoy sauce 1tbspcornstarch 2tspsesame seeds ,optional Preparation Add the beef, cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of the shaoxing wine together in a ziploc bag and squeeze the bag a few times to combine. Let marinate for 20 minutes....

Ingredients 16ozham,(approximately 3 cups) ½cupcelery,finely diced ¼cupred onion,finely diced 1tbspmustard ¾cupmayonnaise 2tbspsweet pickle relish black pepper,to taste 1tbspparsley,chopped Preparation Finely dice the ham by hand, or place the ham in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Place the ham in a large bowl along with the celery, red onion, mustard, mayonnaise, pickle relish, black pepper and parsley. Stir gently to combine. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days....

Ingredients 2tspbaking soda 5cupsfresh figs,stems removed 1cupwater 1½cupswhite sugar 5tbspbutter 1tspvanilla extract 1lemon,thinly sliced into rounds 1tbsplemon juice 1½tspground cinnamon 1tspfresh ginger,grated ½tspground cloves 1pinchsalt,or to taste 8half-pint canning jars with lids and rings Preparation Dissolve the baking soda in about 2 quarts of cool water, and immerse the figs in the treated water in a large bowl. Gently stir to wash the figs, then drain off the water and rinse the figs thoroughly with fresh cool water....

Ingredients 2cupsflour ⅛tspsalt,or to taste 2eggs ⅓cupmilk 1tbspbutter,softened ¼cupflour,for dusting Preparation In a large bowl, stir the flour together with the salt. Set aside. Whisk together the eggs in a small bowl. Add the eggs, milk, and butter to the flour mixture. Stir with a fork at first, then mix well with hands. Knead the dough on a floured surface, adding more flour a little bit at a time to prevent from sticking....

Ingredients 10ozkale 14ozblack beansrinsed and drained ½cupfeta cheese 1cupcranberries ½cupavocadodiced ½cupcilantro leaves ¼cuppepitas 3pcscorn tortillas 3tbspolive oil 3tbsplime juice 2tbspjalapenoseeds removed 1tsphoney ½tspground cumin ¼tspground coriander 1tspsalt Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients until emulsified and set aside. Using a chef’s knife to slice out the thick ribs, then discard the ribs and chop the leaves into small, bite-sized pieces. Transfer the kale to a big salad bowl....

Ingredients 1½ oz cream cheese, softened ½ cup Confectioners sugar ¼ cup peanut butter ¼ cup milk 4 oz whipped topping ½ graham cracker shell Preparation Beat cream cheese until fluffy; beat in confectioners sugar, peanut butter, milk, and topping then blend well. Spoon into baked graham cracker shell. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top, if desired. Freeze until ready to serve. Related Video

Ingredients 1½cupscold milk ⅓cupespresso 3tbspmaple syrup ¼tspvanilla extract,store-bought or homemade pinchcinnamon,ground Preparation Heat and froth milk until steaming. Pour espresso into a mug then top with milk. Stir in maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to taste. Top with milk froth. Related Video

Ingredients 15ozpumpkin puree,(1 can) 1⅓cupswhite sugar 2eggs ¼cuplight olive oil ¼cupapplesauce ½tspvanilla,or more to taste 1½cupswhite rice flour,plus an additional 1 tbsp ½tspsalt ½tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspcinnamon,ground ½tspnutmeg,ground Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Mix the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl. Combine 1½ cups and 1 tablespoon of rice flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl....