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Ingredients 5½cupsspaghetti squash,cooked from about 2 small 1tbspbutter 1tbspolive oil ¼cuponion,minced ¼cupflour,use all-purpose gluten-free flour for GF 2cupsskim milk 1cupfat-free chicken broth,vegetable broth for vegetarian 2cupssargento 2% reduced fat mild cheddar salt and pepper,to taste 4cupsbaby spinach ⅛cupparmesan,grated Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Place squash on a baking sheet cut side down. Bake for about 1 hour until tender....

Ingredients 2cupschicken breast,shredded and cooked 2tbspdry ranch dressing mix 3tbspcayenne pepper,or franks red hot sauce 8ozcream cheese,whipped spread 6ozsour cream 1canthin pizza crust,refrigerated 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded Preparation In large bowl, mix chicken, dressing mix, hot sauce, cream cheese and sour cream. Set aside. Unroll dough into a large rectangle and cut into 12 equal squares. Spray 12 regular-sized muffin cups with cooking spray and fill each with 1 dough square. Press into bottoms and up sides of cups....

Ingredients 1cupraw cashews 4cupswaterdivided 2tbspmaple syrupor honey or agave nectar 2tspvanilla extract dashsea salt pinchcinnamonoptional Preparation Soak the cashews in water for at least 4 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator. Drain the cashews and rinse until the water runs clear. Add the cashews and 2 cups of water to a blender. Start on a low setting, then increase the speed until the cashews are pulverized. Add in 2 cups of water, maple syrup, vanilla extract, sea salt and cinnamon into the blender....

Ingredients 1tspbutter 1flour tortilla 1cupMonterey Jack Cheese,grated 1canblack-eyed peas 1cupcorn kernels,frozen 1small red bell pepper ½medium purple onion 1cupfresh cilantro leaves ¼cupcider vinegar ¼cupcooking oil 1tspsalt ½tspground black pepper ½tspsugar 2tbsphot pepper sauce Preparation Stir the black-eyed peas, corn, bell pepper, purple onion, cilantro, cider vinegar, cooking oil, salt, black pepper, sugar, and hot pepper sauce until well blended. Marinate for at least 1 hour. * Put the tortilla in the pan....

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Ingredients ½lbground beef 8ozspaghetti,(1 package) 28ozspaghetti sauce,(1 jar) ½cupparmesan cheese,grated 13⅘ozpizza dough,(1 can) refrigerated, such as Pillsbury® 2cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded 1clovegarlic,minced 3tbspolive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and crumbly; drain and discard grease. Transfer ground beef to a mixing bowl. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 2pkgturkey kielbasa ½cuponion,diced 1cupbeer,lager-style 2tbspbrown sugar 1tbspDijon mustard,or to taste salt and ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir kielbasa and onion in hot oil until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Gently whisk beer, brown sugar, and mustard together in a bowl; pour into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the volume of the liquid reduces by half forabout 15 minutes....

Ingredients 2tbspextra virgin olive oil,or coconut oil ½cuppopcorn kernels,divided sal,to taste Preparation In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine the oil and 2 popcorn kernels. Cover the pot and wait for the kernels to pop. In the meantime, place a large serving bowl near the stove. Once the kernels pop, turn off the burner, remove the pot from the heat and pour in the remaining popcorn kernels. Cover the pot again, and give the pot a little shimmy to distribute the kernels evenly....

Ingredients 2 cups warm water 2/3 cup dry milk 1/2 cup butter 1 tbsp yeast 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup instant dry potatoes 1 ½ tsp salt 2 eggs 4 cups flour, add 1 more cup if needed Preparation Mix all ingredients in the order as stated. Knead the dough for about 8 minutes and leave it to rise. Deflate the dough by punching down on it. Divide into two parts....

Ingredients 2¾cupwhole wheat graham flour,plus more for rolling ½tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 1tspcinnamon,ground 8tbspbutter,unsalted 1cupbrown sugar,packed ½cupwater corn oil,to grease the pan, optional Preparation Mix the flour with the baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Combine the butter and sugar in a large bowl, and beat until fluffy and no longer gritty. Stir in ¼ of the flour mixture at a time, alternating with ⅓ of the water, until blended...

Ingredients 5ozsashimi tuna,sushi grade 1tspextra virgin olive oil 1tspfresh lemon juice 2cupsbaby arugula 1tspcapers Kosher salt and fresh pepper Preparation Season tuna with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper. Place arugula and capers on a plate. Combine oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Heat your grill to high heat and clean grate well. When grill is hot, spray grate with oil to prevent sticking then place tuna on the grill; cook one minute without moving....

Ingredients 1largeyellow onion,(2 cups), diced 3mediumcarrots,(1½ cups), diced 2stalkscelery,(1 cup), diced 2tbspolive oil 2cupszucchini,(from about 2 small), diced 1redbell pepper,diced 3clovesgarlic,minced 7cupsunsalted vegetable broth 28ozunsalted tomatoes,(1 can), crushed 3½tbspfresh parsley,chopped 1tspdried rosemary,crushed 1tspthyme,dried salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste ¾cupdry quinoa 2cupsgreen beans,cut into 1-inch segments 15ozcannellini beans,(1 can), drained and rinsed 15ozchick peas,(1 can), drained and rinsed, aka garbanzo beans 2cupsfresh kale,heaping, chopped, thick ribs removed before chopping...

Ingredients 12ozground beef kosher salt,to taste freshly ground black pepper 1tbspvegetable oil 2slicescheese,such as swiss, cheddar, or American, optional 2hamburger buns topping,of your choice, for serving Preparation Divide the beef into 2 patties, each about ¾-inch thick and 3½ inches in diameter. Transfer the patties to a plate or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove the patties from the fridge and season on both sides with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 4chicken breasts,boneless. skinless salt and pepper 1zucchini,chopped 1yellow squash,chopped 1medium onion,chopped 1cuphummus,homemade or store-bought 1tbspolive oil 2lemons 1tsppaprika,smoked, or sumac Preparation Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Prepare one large baking dish or two smaller baking dishes greased with cooking spray. Pat the chicken dry. Season the chicken breasts with generous pinches of salt and pepper. In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, squash, and onion with olive oil until evenly coated....

Ingredients 12ozcranberries,(1 bag), fresh or frozen, rinsed and picked over ⅓cupmaple syrup,or more to taste ⅓cupwater 1fresh orange,about ¼ cup juiced, zested Preparation Combine the cranberries, maple syrup, water, and orange in a medium saucepan, then stir to combine. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture reaches a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and reached the desired consistency....

Ingredients 4large eggs,with no cracks water,enough to cover the eggs Preparation Place the eggs in a medium pan, then cover them with about 1 inch of cold water. Turn the heat on to medium, then bring the water to a boil. When the water boils, turn off the heat, then cover for 20 minutes. Run under cold water to let the eggs cool, then peel off their skins. Serve warm, and enjoy!...

Ingredients 5tbspspanish extra virgin olive oil 1tbspsherry vinegar 1tbspshallot,minced ½scallion sea salt freshly pepper,cracked 2jarpiquillo peppers 2ozroncal,or spanish sheep’s milk cheese sprigsfresh thyme sprigsfresh parsley Preparation Whisk 4 tablespoons of the olive oil, the vinegar, shallots, and scallions together in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cut a small slit into each piquillo pepper and slide a stick of cheese into each pepper. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a medium sauté pan over high heat....

Ingredients 20ozpineapple chunks,(2 cans), juice reserved 1cupwhite sugar 3tbspall purpose flour ¼lbbutter,melted 2cupscheddar cheese,shredded 25buttery round crackers,crumbled Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter or grease one 2-quart casserole dish. In a mixing bowl, blend together 4 tablespoons of reserved pineapple juice, sugar, flour, and butter. Add the pineapple and cheese. Mix well and pour into casserole dish. Bake for about 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F....

Ingredients 2cupslight cream,or half and half 3eggs 15ozpumpkin puree 1cupbrown sugar 1½tsppumpkin pie spice 1½tspcinnamon 2tspvanilla extract 8cupscinnamon raisin bread,crusts removed, cut into 1-inch cubes 1cuppecans,chopped 1¼cupsbrown sugar ½cupbutter ½cupheavy cream Preparation Set the bread cubes out for a few hours or place in the oven for about 5 to 10 minutes while it is preheating to allow them to dry out slightly. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 1lbground beef 16ozsalsa,(1 jar) 15ozkidney beans,(1 can), rinsed, drained ½lbelbow macaroni,cooked 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded Preparation Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the grease. Add the salsa and kidney beans to the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, then simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked macaroni and Cheddar cheese. Cook for about 5 minutes until heated through....