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Ingredients 1cupnatural unsweetened cocoa powder 1½cupswhite granulated sugar ½cupvegetable oil 4large eggs 2½tspvanilla extract 2cupsall purpose flour 2tspbaking powder 1tspespresso powder,optional ½tspsalt 1cuppowdered sugar Preparation In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or beat by hand with a wooden spoon) beat together the cocoa powder, white sugar, and vegetable oil until it comes together into a shiny, gritty, black dough of sorts. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing for 30 seconds each....

Ingredients 3tbspvegetable oil 4cupslong grain rice,cold, cooked rice 3large eggs,whisked 1cuppeas and carrots,frozen 4tbsplow sodium soy sauce 1tbspoyster sauce 1tspsesame oil Preparation Add the vegetable oil to a wok or large skillet and add the rice, breaking it apart and mix it into the oil. Cook on high for 3 to 5 minutes or until the rice starts getting a bit cooked through but not browned. Add in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil and stir quickly to combine then push the rice off to the side of the pan....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1lbwild mushrooms,or cremini, or button, thickly sliced 1clovegarlic,finely chopped ½bunchscallions,thinly sliced ¼tspsalt ⅛tspground black pepper 1½cupscheddar cheese,or monterey jack, or a combination, grated, about 6 oz small handful of fresh cilantro leaves 10corn tortillas,(6-inch) salsa jalapeño peppers Preparation In a large skillet over medium-high, heat the oil until it shimmers. Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until they release some of their moisture....

Ingredients 4cupscucumbers,seeds removed and sliced ¼cupred onion,thinly sliced 1avocado,peeled, pit removed, then diced ¼cupfresh dill,finely chopped ½cupfeta cheese,crumbled ¼cupolive oil 2tbspred wine vinegar 1tspdijon mustard ¼tspgarlic powder ¼tsponion powder salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Place the cucumbers, red onion, avocado, dill, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Place the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until combined....

Ingredients 1large head cauliflower,coarsely chopped 2medium white onions,halved and thinly sliced 3tbspolive oil 1½tspground cumin 1½tspground coriander 1tspsalt ½tspground black pepper 2tbspsalted butter 4garlic cloves,crushed 1large potato with skin,cut into 1-inch pieces 1tspground turmeric 32fl ozvegetable stock 2tbspalmonds,sliced Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place cauliflower and onions on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper; mix to coat. Place in the preheated oven and roast until cauliflower is browned and cooked, but not too soft for about 25 minutes....

Ingredients 1lblean ground beef 14½ozdiced tomatoes,(2 cans) 15ozwhole kernel corn,(1 can) drained 15ozkidney beans,(1 can) drained and rinsed 15ozblack beans,(1 can) drained and rinsed 4ozsliced olives,(1 can) 1McCormick® taco seasoning package 14½ozbeef broth 16ozvelveeta cheese,or 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, cubed sour cream cilantro avocado,sliced tomatoes tortilla strips Preparation In a large pot over medium high heat, add the ground beef. Cook and crumble until no longer pink and drain the grease....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1onion,diced ½tbspgarlic,minced ½tbspground ginger 1tspcumin 1cupmoong dal,(split husked mung beans) 3cupswater 1tspcoriander 1tspsalt 1tspgaram masala ½tspcayenne pepper 1pinchground turmeric 1tbsplemon juice 1tbspcilantro,chopped Preparation Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil, then add onions, garlic, ginger, and cumin. Cook for about 2 minutes until tender. Combine moong dal lentils, water, coriander, salt, garam masala, cayenne pepper, and turmeric in a multi-functional pressure cooker....

Ingredients kosher salt,or coarsely ground sea salt 2ozsilver tequila 1½ozlime juice,fresh, about 1½ small limes 1ozorange juice,fresh, about ½ of a medium orange 1tsplight agave nectar 1lime wedge,or round, to garnish Preparation Pour a layer of salt onto a small plate (preferably one just slightly larger than the top of your margarita glass). Slice off a small piece of lime, and run the wet edge of the slice along half of the rim of your glass....

Ingredients 1⅓cupsall purpose flour ½tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt ½cupunsalted butter ½cupcreamy peanut butter ½cupgranulated sugar ⅓cuplight brown sugar,packed 1large egg ½tspvanilla extract ½cupsemi sweet chocolate chips ½cupmilk chocolate chips ¼cupsalted butter ¼cupcreamy peanut butter ½tspvanilla extract 1cuppowdered sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip together ½ cup butter, ½ cup peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until pale and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped 2 tbsp. onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Preparation Combine the mayonnaise and sour cream in a medium-sized bowl. Mix in your chopped parsley, onion, and garlic. Season the dip with salt and pepper to your taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving....

Ingredients 3cupcorn chex 15licorice,cut in quarters 1cupred, white and blue M&Ms 1cupmini marshmallows 4cubesvanilla candy coating Preparation Place corn Chex in large bowl. Melt candy coating on low heat in a small pot. Stir constantly and melt until smooth. Pour over Chex and mix until cereal is all coated. Pour onto wax paper and spread out. Let set. Once cereal is set, add other candy pieces and mix well. ENJOY!...

Ingredients 2 cups vanilla wafers, about 50 , crushed 1 cup pecans, chopped ¾ cup butter , or margarine 15.25 oz Duncan Hines Spice Cake Mix, (1 package) 16 oz Libbys Pumpkin 1/4 cup butter , or margarine, softened 4 eggs 2/3 cup butter , or margarine 1 3 oz cream cheese 3 cups powdered sugar 2 tsp vanilla ¼ lb caramels Preparation In mixing bowl beat, vanilla wafers, pecans and butter until crumbly....

Ingredients 6tbspextra virgin olive oil ¾cupfresh lemon juice ¼cuprosemary leaves 2tbspred pepper,crushed 6clovesgarlic 4pork tenderloin salt and freshly ground pepper,to taste Preparation In a large, resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, lemon juice, rosemary, red pepper, garlic, and pork Press out any air in the bag, seal, and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours. Let the pork stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and preheat a griddle or a very large skillet....

Ingredients 1½ cups glutinous rice 1⅓ cups unsweetened coconut milk, well stirred. canned ⅓ cup sugar, plus 3 tbsp ¼ tsp salt 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted lightly 1 large mango, peeled, pitted, and cut into thin slices, at least 24 Preparation In a bowl wash rice well in several changes of cold water until water is clear. Soak rice in cold water to cover overnight. Drain rice well in a sieve....

Ingredients ¼cuptahini ¼cuplemon juicefrom 1½ to 2 lemons 2tbspolive oilextra-virgin 1mediumgarlic ½tspfine sea salt 1½tspsesame oiltoasted, divided, more to taste 15ozchickpeasrinsed and drained, or 1½ cups cooked chickpeas 4tbspwateras needed 1tspraw sesame seeds Flaky sea saltfor garnish (optional) Toasted pita bread, carrot or bell pepper or celery sticks, crackers, etc.Suggested accompaniments Preparation In a food processor or high-powered blender, combine the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and ½ teaspoon of the sesame oil....

Ingredients 1½cupswhole wheat pastry flour ⅓cupunsweetened cocoa powder 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 1cupraw sugar,or turbinado, scant ½cupcoconut oil,or quality vegetable oil, melted, scant 1cupcoffee,cold 1tspvanilla extract ½tspalmond extract 2tbspcider vinegar 1 ¼lbdark cherries Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pit the cherries. Line the bottom of the cake pan with parchment paper. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar directly into the cake pan. In a measuring cup, measure and mix together the oil, cold coffee, almond extract, and vanilla extract....

Ingredients 2chicken breast,sliced in half to make 4 thinner cutlets 6tbspseasoned breadcrumbs 2tbspparmesan cheese,grated 1tbspbutter,or olive oil, melted 6tbspmozzarella cheese,reduced fat ½cupmarinara cooking spray Preparation Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F for about 3 minutes. Combine the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a bowl. Melt the butter in another bowl. Lightly brush the butter onto the chicken, then dip it into the breadcrumb mixture. When the air fryer is ready, place 2 pieces in the basket and spray the top with oil....

Ingredients 1largeegg 1tspItalian seasoning ½tspsalt 1cupPanko breadcrumbs 8mozzarella sticks,whole milk or low-fat Preparation Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax paper. Lightly beat the egg in a wide, shallow bowl. Combine the Italian seasoning, salt, and breadcrumbs in a second wide, shallow bowl. Dip a mozzarella stick into the beaten egg and coat it completely. Dip the stick into the bowl with the breadcrumbs and coat completely. This will be messy....

Ingredients 1peach,ripe, diced 1avocado,diced 1jalapeño,minced ½medium red bell pepper,chopped ¼cupcilantro,packed, chopped ½small red onion,finely chopped ½lime,juiced white wine vinegar,a drizzle salt,to taste Preparation Toss the peach, avocado, jalapeno, bell pepper, cilantro, and onion together in a bowl. Squeeze the lime and a drizzle of vinegar over the top. Toss, then add salt to taste. Serve with favorite chips, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients ⅓cupbulgur,#1 fine grade 2cupscurly parsley,finely chopped 2cupscherry tomatoes,diced into ¼-inch wide rounds 1ripe avocado,diced 5green onions,sliced thinly crosswise ¼cupfresh mint leaves,finely chopped ¼cupolive oil 2tbspfresh lemon juice,to taste ¼tspsalt,more to taste ¼tspgarlic powder freshly ground black pepper,to taste 1butter lettuce,rinsed and dried (To serve as lettuce cups) Preparation Rinse the bulgur a couple of times in a small bowl, letting the bulgur settle for a few seconds before pouring off the water....