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Ingredients 1single-crust pie dough 1¾cups pecan halves 3large eggs 1cupmaple syrup 2tbspbuttermelted 2tspvanilla extract 1tbspbourbonoptional ½tspfine sea salt vanilla ice creamor whipped cream,optional, for serving Preparation Prepare the pie dough as directed. On a floured work surface, roll the dough into a 14-inch circle and drape it across a 9-inch pie plate. Gently nestle the dough into the edges of the pan. With scissors or kitchen shears, trim around the edge to have an even 1-inch overhang....

Ingredients ⅔cupOrange Juice 3Tbsphoney 3Tbspsauce 2Tbsprice wine vinegar 1Tbspcornstarch ½tspground ginger ½tspsesame oil ¼ tspgarlic powder 2tspsrirachaoptional, added to taste 1batchorange sauce 1 lbboneless skinless chicken breastscooked and finely-chopped 1largenavel orangepeeled and diced 1canwater chestnutsdrained and chopped ¼ cupgreen onionsthinly-sliced 10Bibb lettuce leaves almondsslivered or chopped toasted sesame seedstoasted green onionsextra thinly-sliced Preparation Whisk all ingredients together in a large saute pan until combined, adding sriracha if desired to taste....

Ingredients 1cuppear nectar 2whole anise stars 3whole cinnamon sticks 2pears,sliced thinly 16whole cloves 1bottledry white wine ¼cuplemon juice,fresh squeezed 1beer ginger,about can or bottle Preparation Infuse the pear nectar: In a saucepan, combine the pear nectar, anise, and cinnamon sticks. Warm over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set the mixture aside to cool. Stud the pear slices with the cloves. Place the pear slices in a glass pitcher, and add the white wine....

Ingredients Preparation In a small saucepan mix together brown sugar, water, lemon juice and butter Bring to a simmer over medium heat Allow to simmer for 90 seconds Remove from heat and stir in pecans and coconut While hot, spoon over muffin or cake and allow to cool completely Related Video

Ingredients 3largeleeks 1stickbutter 2lbsrusset potatoes 6cupschicken stock 1cupheavy cream ½tspthyme Salt and pepperto taste Preparation Cut off the green parts of the leeks and discard. Cut the leeks lengthwise and wash well to remove any dirt or grit. Thinly slice the whites of the leeks, this will produce about 5 to 6 cups. Place leeks and butter in a large pot. Cook over medium heat until leeks are tender for about 5 to 7 minutes....

Ingredients 12ozjumbo pasta shells,(1 package) 16ozricotta cheese,(1 container) 15ozpumpkin puree,(1 can) 8ozcream cheese,(½ package) softened ½cupparmesan cheese,shredded 2tbspwhite sugar 1egg salt and ground black pepper,to taste ¼cupbutter 4clovesgarlic,minced ¼cupall purpose flour 1½cupsmilk ½cuphalf and half ½cupparmesan cheese,grated Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, waxed paper, or aluminum foil. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil....

Ingredients 3tbspextra-virgin olive oil 1tbspbalsamic vinegar 1tspagave nectar 2tspdijon mustard salt and pepper,to taste 5green kale,big stalks, or purple kale 1small green apple,cut into small pieces ½avocado,cubed 1tbspred onion,sliced into thin strips Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, agave nectar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Pull the kale leaves off from the tough stem, and break into small, bite sized pieces. Sprinkle with salt, and massage the leaves for a couple of minutes; scrunching handfuls of kale in palms, release, and repeat....

Ingredients ½lbbacon,chopped 1tbspbutter 3clovesgarlic,minced 2lbsasparagus,cut into thirds 1tspItalian seasoning salt and pepper Preparation In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the cooked bacon from the pan and wipe out the grease. Add the butter, garlic, asparagus, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes until the asparagus is tender. Add the bacon back into the asparagus and serve. Related Video

Ingredients 2lean new york steak strip steaks,or steak of choice salt and pepper 1tbspolive oil 1tbspbutter 1lblarge shrimp,peeled and deveined 3clovesgarlic,minced salt and pepper ¼cupsoftened butter 3clovesgarlic,minced 1tspthyme,chopped 1tsprosemary,chopped 1tsporegano,chopped Preparation Turn a medium sized skillet to high heat. Add the olive oil and butter. Add the steaks. Cook on each side for 3 minutes or until outside is browned. Reduce heat to medium high. Cook the steaks to desired doneness....

Ingredients 1½lbschicken breasts,boneless, skinless, thighs, or a mix ½cuptomato sauce,plain ¼cuphoney ½white onion,chopped 1lime,juiced about 2 tablespoons 1tspgarlic powder ½tspkosher salt ½tspblack pepper 3chipotle peppers,from a can of Chipotles en Adobo, chopped stems and seeds removed 2tbspAdobo sauce,from a can of Chipotles en Adobo 1pkgflour tortillas,soft queso fresco,crumbled red onion,diced radish,diced cilantro,fresh Preparation Combine the chicken, tomato sauce, honey, onion, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to your slow cooker....

Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1 garlic clove 15 oz black beans ⅔ cup salsa , Mild Home style ½ cup kernel corn, frozen ½ tsp ground cumin ½ cup sour cream 4 tortillas, 10 inch 1⅓ cups chicken breast meat, shredded , cooked 4 Monterey Jack cheese 2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped Preparation Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook for 30 seconds....

Ingredients 1½ozstirrings red sangria cocktail mixer 1½ozmoet and chandon,or sparkling wine 1sliceorange Preparation Combine Stirrings Red Sangria Cocktail Mixer with Moët & Chandon in a champagne glass. Garnish with a freshly sliced orange. Serve and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients 1tbspvegetable oil 2red onions,sliced 8ozbutton mushrooms,(1 package), sliced 1tbspvegetable oil 6New York strip steaks salt and ground black pepper,to taste 1cupred wine,such as Zinfandel 1cupbeef broth 2tbspdijon mustard 1cupheavy whipping cream Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the red onions and mushrooms for about 10 minutes until tender. Transfer the onion-mushroom mixture to a bowl. Coat the hot skillet with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1cupflour 1cupNutella 1pcegg Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium sized bowl, mix all the ingredients until well-combined. Scoop your dough using a small ice cream scoop onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 2eggs,large, beaten 1cupRitz Crackers crumbs ½tspgarlic salt ¼tspblack pepper 4chicken breasts,boneless skinless, 6oz each ½cupbutter,cut into pieces Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place eggs and cracker crumbs in two separate shallow bowls. Mix cracker crumbs with garlic salt and pepper. Dip chicken in the eggs, then dredge in the crumb mixture to coat. Arrange coated chicken in a 9 by 13 inch baking dish. Place pieces of butter on top of the chicken....

Ingredients 2ozunsalted butter 1lbbeef chuck,or bottom round, cut into cubes 2medium onions,finely chopped 3small carrots,peeled and diced 4celery stalks,finely chopped 4tbspall-purpose flour 10cupsbeef stock ½tspfresh thyme ½tspfresh tarragon,chopped 1bay leaf ½tspsalt ¼tspground black pepper Preparation To a heavy saucepan add the butter over medium heat. Add the meat and cook until it starts to brown. Add the vegetables and cook until the vegetables soften. Sprinkle in the flour and mix well to cook the flour a little....

Ingredients 3cupsall-purpose flour,spoon and leveled 1tspbaking soda 2tspginger,ground 1¼tspcinnamon,ground ¼tspcloves,ground ¼tspnutmeg,ground ¼tspsalt ¾cupbutter,unsalted, softened to room temperature ¾cupdark brown sugar,packed ⅓cupdark molasses 1large egg,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract ⅓cupgranulated sugar,for rolling 14Original® Baking Werther’s Caramels,unwrapped 1tbspheavy cream,or half and half, or full fat milk Preparation In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand or handheld mixer, cream the softened butter for about 1 minute at medium speed....

Ingredients 6largeeggs ¾cuplow-fat milk ¾cupheavy cream 2tbsphoney 1½tspvanilla extract 2tspCinnamon ¼tspsalt 1loadday old challah,brioche or other good bread sliced ¾-inch thick unsalted butter Vegetable Oil maple syrup,for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Set wire rack on baking sheet and set aside. In a large baking dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Place a few slices of the challah in the custard and let soak, flipping occasionally, until saturated but not falling apart, for 1 to 2 minutes depending on the desired moistness for the French toast....

Ingredients 3tbspbutter 3½tbspflour 1pcsmall onion ¾cupmilk 1cuplow sodium chicken broth salt to taste ½tspteaspoon pepper 1cupsharp cheddar(shredded) 3lbspotatoes(peeled and diced) 2cupsham(diced) 2cupsfrozen peas(defrosted) 1cupsharp cheddar cheese(or to taste) Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Over medium heat, melt butter in a saucepan. Add onion and stir until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the flour and cook for an additional 2 minutes while stirring. Pour in chicken broth and milk all at once....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1largeonion 1clovegarlic,minced 8cupslow sodium chicken broth,or homemade 1½cupscarrots,chopped 3stalkscelery,chopped 14.5ozlow sodium diced tomatoes,canned, lightly drained ¾cuppearl barley 2½cupschicken,cooked 2bay leaves 1tsppoultry seasoning ½tspdried thyme 3tbspfresh dill 3tbspfresh parsley Preparation Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add onion and garlic and cook until slightly softened. Add remaining ingredients except for fresh herbs. Bring to a boil and let simmer uncovered for 1 hour or until barley is tender....