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Ingredients 2¼tspyeast ¼cupwarm water,110 degrees F ½tspgranulated sugar ¼cupmilk,warmed to 110 degrees F 2tbspmolasses ¼cupgranulated sugar ¾tspsalt 1tbspbutter,softened ¼tspnutmeg ¼tspginger 1egg 1cuppumpkin puree 3¼cupsall purpose flour 1½tbspbutter,melted ⅓cuplight-brown sugar 2tspcinnamon Preparation In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the water, yeast and ½ teaspoon of granulated sugar. Whisk until the yeast has dissolved, then let rest for 5 minutes. Stir in the milk, molasses, granulated sugar, salt, softened butter, nutmeg, ginger, egg and pumpkin puree until well combined....

Ingredients 1lbzucchini,each cut in half across the middle, then each half quartered lengthwise 1tspfresh minced garlic cloves 1tbspextra virgin olive oil kosher salt freshly ground black pepper ½tspHerbes de Provence,or dried thyme Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Make sure there is a rack on the top rack spot in the oven. Place the zucchini and garlic in a bowl and toss with olive oil. Spread the zucchini out onto a foil or silicone-lined sheet pan, skin side down....

Ingredients 1cupwhite rice,uncooked 2cupswater ½cupfrozen green peas 1tbspbutter 2tbsponion,diced ⅛lbcrab meat 2ozgreen bell pepper,diced ⅙cupchicken broth ⅙cup1% milk ⅛cupfat-free Parmesan cheese,grated Preparation In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and frozen peas then stir. Reduce heat, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes. In a medium skillet, melt butter and add the diced onion and minced garlic. Saute until onions are transparent. Add crab to the mixture and saute briefly....

Ingredients 16large shrimp,cleaned and deveined cumin,to taste garlic powder,to taste salt and fresh pepper,to taste cooking spray 4scallions,chopped 6oz75% Cabot’s Light Vermont Cheddar,shredded 8whole wheat flour tortillas,6-inch, low carb 1medium tomato,diced 1hass avocado,diced 1lime,juiced 1tbspcilantro,chopped 1tbspred onion,finely minced Preparation In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, avocado, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper. Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, cumin, and garlic powder. Lightly spray a hot skillet on medium heat with cooking spray, then add the shrimp and scallions....

Ingredients peanut butter honey 1 banana, sliced 1/4 cup vanilla or banana yogurt 1 cup granola Preparation Spread peanut butter over the two tortillas. Then drizzle honey over the peanut butter for a sweet flavoring. In a bowl, mix together the banana slices, vanilla (or banana yogurt), and granola. Evenly pour the mixture over the tortillas. Then wrap them and enjoy your meal! Related Video

Ingredients 1cupunsalted butter,softened 1cupsugar ½cupbrown sugar,packed 4large eggs 1tbspvanilla extract 2½cupsflour 2tspbaking powder ½tspsalt ¾cupwalnuts,ground 1cupwhole milk 1cupwalnuts,chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 12-cup bundt pan with baking spray. Cream the butter, sugar, and brown sugar in stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time until well combined. Add in the vanilla extract. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt, then alternate adding with milk into the stand mixer, until just combined....

Ingredients 1cuppeanut butter 1cupsugar 1cuplight corn syrup 6cupsRice Krispies cereal ¾cupbutterscotch chips ¾cupwhite chocolate chips Preparation Pour rice krispies into a large bowl and set aside. Bring peanut butter, sugar and corn syrup to a boil. Pour over rice krispies and press into a greased 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch pan. Melt white chocolate and butterscotch chips together and mix well. Spread over the top of the ceral mix. Cool, cut and then serve....

Ingredients 1egg 1½cupsmilk ⅔cupssugar ¼cupunsweetened cocoa 3tbspcorn starch 1tspinstant coffee,(optional) 2tbspbutter 4ozdark chocolate,chopped ¼cupBailey’s Irish Cream whipped cream dark chocolate shavings Preparation Whisk egg in a small bowl. Set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine milk, cocoa, sugar and cornstarch. Whisk until blended, then place over medium low heat and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly, until it begins to thicken. Remove from the heat and pour one ladle of the heated mixture into the bowl with the egg and whisk quickly (in order to temper and not cook the egg)....

Ingredients 16 oz frozen cauliflower 2 tablespoons water 1 can cream of mushroom soup ½ cup Swiss cheese, shredded ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded ¼ cup milk 1½ cups garlic croutons Preparation Preheat the oven to 325F. Place the cauliflower in a microwave safe bowl, add water, cover and microwave for 6-7 minutes, or until tender. Drain and pour into a greased baking dish. Stir in the milk, cheeses and soup....

Ingredients 15ozcoconut milk 2cupsalmond milk 5egg yolks ⅓cup maple syrup ½tspMcCormick ground cinnamon 1tspsalt 2chai tea bags 1tspvanilla extract 1.5ozbourbonoptional, per cup 1.5ozrumor brandy, optional, per cup Preparation Combine coconut milk, almond milk, egg yolks, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt in a large saucepan. Whisk vigorously for 1 minute until completely combined and slightly frothy. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it just barely reaches a simmer similar to tiny bubbles popping up, stirring occasionally to prevent eggs from cooking on the bottom....

Ingredients 3tbspvegetable oil ½cuppopping corn 4tbspbutter(or olive oil, optional) 2tbspdark chocolatechopped ½tspmild chili powderto taste saltto taste Preparation Put the vegetable oil in a large, deep pan with a lid. Turn the heat up to medium, add 2 kernels of corn, and cover. This is to test if the heat is just about right. Once the kernels pop, remove the lid and pour in the remaining popcorn kernels. Cover and shake the pot, holding the lid on....

Ingredients ½cupsea salt ½cupground cinnamon ½cupground nutmeg 1vanilla stick Preparation In a small bowl, use a spoon or fork to break up any large salt crystals. Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well. Bury the vanilla beans inside the salt. Let sit for 1 hour before sealing in a small glass jar. Serve over cakes and pastries, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients Preparation In a blender, combine the marinade ingredients and blend until smooth. Place the chicken in a large, resealable zip-top bag or container and pour in the marinade. Toss the chicken inside the bag to cover evenly with the marinade. Refrigerate for about 6 to 8 hours or as long as overnight. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the chicken on a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan....

Ingredients 2cupsfresh strawberries 2cupsalmonds,blanched 1cupraisins Food Dehydrator Preparation Soak the almonds in water overnight. Soak the raisins in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain. Dice the raisins and strawberries. Coarsely grind the soaked almonds, then add them to the diced strawberry-raisin mixture. Mix well. Drop the batter by spoonfuls onto a dehydrator plastic tray. Dehydrate for 24 hours or until dry at 105 degrees F. Turn the cookies over in 8 to 12 hours or when one side is dry enough....

Ingredients ½shallot 2tbspred wine vinegar ¼cupextra virgin olive oil salt and freshly ground pepper 1bagMesclun greens ½bulbfennel ½cucumber,seedless ½red bell pepper ¼red onion 1avocado 2ozfresh goat cheese,crumbled ¼cupshelled pistachios,roasted Preparation In a large bowl, whisk the chopped shallot with the red wine vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the mesclun greens, fennel, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion, then toss. Add the avocado slices and crumbled goat cheese, season with salt and pepper, and gently toss the salad again....

Ingredients 16sea scallops 3tbspextra virgin olive oil ¾tspsalt ½tspfreshly ground pepper 2tbspred wine vinegar 1garlic clove 3large ripe tomatoes ¾cupblack olives,oil-cured 1bunchbasil 4large waxy potatoes,preferably yukon gold potatoes 1tbspextra-virgin olive oil ½tspsalt Preparation Rinse the scallops and pat dry. Place in a bowl. Season with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and garlic....

Ingredients 1cupsugar 1cupwater ½cupdried hibiscus flowers 1ozhibiscus simple syrup 1½ozvodka 5ozsparkling water,(club soda) fresh lime,for garnish Preparation In a small pot add the sugar, water, and dried hibiscus flowers. Heat over medium heat, then stir until the sugar is dissolved and the syrup is steaming. Remove from the heat and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain out the flowers, then set aside. Add the vodka and 1 ounce of the simple syrup to a tall glass....

Ingredients ½cupwhite sugar ½cupwater ½tspChinese five-spice powder 1lbgrapes,seedless Preparation Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 2 minutes until the sugar is dissolved. Remove the saucepan from the heat, then stir in Chinese five-spice powder into the sugar mixture. Pierce each grape all the way through using a fork. Add the grapes and sugar mixture to a resealable bag. Refrigerate, turning every few hours until the grapes are marinated for about 24 hours....

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef ¼ cup rice, uncooked 1 egg 1 red onion, roughly 5 oz, grated 1 carrot, roughly 4 oz, grated ¼ tsp salt ¼ cup apple cider vinegar ½ cup brown sugar 1 cup tomato juice 12 cabbage leaves, roughly from 1 lb cabbage parsley, chopped Preparation Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Combine all ingredients for the filling then shape this mixture into roughly 12 ounce balls....

Ingredients 1pkgHambeens® 15 BEAN SOUP® 1tbspolive oil 1largeoniondiced 1cupcelerydiced 3carrotsdiced 1ham bonehock or 2 cups leftover 1bay leaf 4cupschicken broth 4cupswater 14oztomatoesdiced with juice Preparation Rinse beans and drain. Sort any unwanted debris and set seasoning packet aside. Turn instant pot on to saute. Add olive oil and onion and saute until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except tomatoes. Place the lid on, and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes....