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Ingredients 8ozcream cheese,softened 3tbspmayonnaise 2tspfresh dill,chopped 1tspfresh chives,chopped ¼tspgarlic powder salt and pepper,to taste 1English cucumber,long, thinly-sliced 1loafbread,sliced, crusts removed (optional) Preparation With a hand mixer, mix cream cheese and mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in herbs, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Spread cream cheese mixture onto the bread slices. Layer thinly-sliced cucumbers over half of the bread slices. Top with additional herbs if desired....

Ingredients 1tbspchili powder ½tbspcumin ½tsponion powder ¼tspgarlic powder ¼tspred pepper flakes ½tsporegano ½tspsalt 1tsppepper pinchcayenne pepper,optional Preparation Mix all ingredients together. Store in an airtight container. Store for up to 6 months in a cool dry place. Related Video

Ingredients 36tater tots,thawed 8eggs 3tbspmilk salt,to taste pepper,to taste omelette filling,any of choice Preparation In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Push 3 tater tots in each cup of a non-stick muffin tin. Bake at 425 degrees F for about 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Place the omelet fillings in each muffin tin on top of the tater tots. Pour egg mixture into each muffin tin....

Ingredients 18white bread slices 3tbspbutter,softened 18swiss cheese slices 12ham slices 4cupsspinach 6eggs chive,chopped, to serve 2tbspbutter 3tbspflour 2cupsmilk 1tspsalt ½tsppepper 1pinchground nutmeg 2cupsgruyère cheese,grated 2cupsparmesan cheese,grated Preparation Preheat the oven broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a cutting board, butter all the sandwich bread and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Using a glass, cut out the centers of 6 slices of bread. Toast the bread under the broiler for 5 minutes, or until toasted....

Ingredients 1¼lbsjumbo shrimp,peeled and deviened, weight after peeled 1tspolive oil 1red bell pepper,diced 4scallions,thinly sliced, white and green parts separated ½cupcilantro,chopped 4clovesgarlic,minced ½tspkosher salt ½tspred pepper flakes,crushed, or to taste 14½oztomatoes,(1 can) diced 14ozcoconut milk,(1 can) light ½lime,squeezed Preparation In a medium pot, heat oil on medium-low heat. Add red peppers and sauté until soft, about 4 minutes. Add scallion whites, ¼ cup cilantro, garlic, and red pepper flakes, cook for 1 minute....

Ingredients 2/3 cup Lemon Juice 3 oz Lime Gelatin Preparation In a small saucepan, bring the lemon juice to a boil. Stir in lime gelatin until it dissolves. Using the jar, fill it up with the flexible straws until it’s crowded. Pour in the mixture so that it fills up the straws Refrigerate jaw with straws until gelatin is set. Remove the straws from the gelatin. Related Video

Ingredients 8ozcream cheese,softened ⅓cupsour cream ¼cupmayonnaise 1tspOld Bay seasoning ½tspgarlic powder ½tspseasoned salt,or to taste 2green onions,thinly sliced 8ozlump crabmeat 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded, divided baguette,for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, old bay, seasoned salt, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix on medium speed until fluffy. Add green onions, crabmeat and half of the cheddar cheese. Gently fold until incorporated. Spread into a 1½-quart dish....

Ingredients ⅓lbmahon cheese ¼lbmembrillo,(Spanish quince paste) ½cupspanish extra virgin olive oil 3tbspsherry vinegar sea salt,to taste 4sprigsfresh dill Preparation Cut the cheese and membrillo into ½-inch cubes. Place 2 or 3 cubes of each on Chinese-style soup spoons. Whisk the olive oil and vinegar together in a mixing bowl. Spoon the dressing over the cheese and membrillo. Season to taste with salt and garnish with dill. Serve and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 egg 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup white sugar ½ cup vanilla 1 cup chocolate chips 2 cups flour 1 bag Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix well: butter, brown sugar, 1 cup of white sugar, egg, peanut butter, vanilla, flour, and chocolate chips. Roll into small balls, and then roll in the remaining sugar....

Ingredients ½cupwhole milk 2¼tspactive dry yeast,(1 envelope) ¼cupbrown sugar ¾cuppumpkin puree 2tbspunsalted butter 1tspsalt ¼tspcinnamon 2¾cupall purpose flour 1cupgranulated sugar 2tspcinnamon 1tsppumpkin pie spice 3tbspbutter,melted 4ozcream cheese,at room temperature ¼cupbutter,at room temperature 1cuppowdered sugar ½tspvanilla extract 2tbspwhole milk,depending on how thick or thin Preparation To make the dough, in a 2 cup glass measuring cup or microwave-safe bowl, combine the whole milk and butter. Microwave on high for 45 seconds or until the butter has melted....

Ingredients 12ozsmall berries,(2 small containers), like blueberries and raspberries 2tspsugar,preferably turbinado sugar, optional dashsea salt 2tbsphoney,plus ¼ cup, to taste 2cupsGreek yogurt,whole, used Fage ½small lemon,juiced Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, gently toss the berries with the sugar, a dash of sea salt, and 2 tablespoons of honey. Pour the berries onto the prepared baking sheet, then arrange the berries in a single layer....

Ingredients 1cupshortening 1½cupsbrown sugar,packed 2eggs 2tspvanilla extract 3cupsall purpose flour ½tspbaking soda 1tspsalt 2cupspeanuts,salted Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Mix the shortening, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla thoroughly. Measure flour and sift into a separate bowl. Blend together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir into the egg mixture, then mix in the peanuts. Drop rounded teaspoons of dough about 2-inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet....

Ingredients ½cupsalted butter 1cupgolden brown sugar,firmly packed 3tbspgolden syrup,or light corn syrup ¼tspvanilla extract 1tbspbourbon,optional 1cuppecans,chopped, toasted 1½cupscake flour,sifted 1½tspbaking powder ½tspfine sea salt ½cupunsalted butter,at room temperature ¾cupgranulated sugar ¼cupgolden brown sugar,firmly packed 2largeeggs 2tbspgolden syrup ⅔cupsour cream 1½tspvanilla extract ¼tspmaldon flaky sea salt Preparation Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray....

Ingredients 2tbspcooking oil 1onion 1red bell pepper 1tsppaprika 1tspground coriander ¼tspcayenne ½tspground ginger ¼tspcinnamon ½tspfresh-ground black pepper 2¼tspsalt 1qtcanned low-sodium chicken broth,or homemade stock 1cupcanned crushed tomatoes in thick puree ¾lbsweet potatoes 2cupswater 1cupcouscous 2cupscanned chickpeas,drained 1lbsea-bass fillets Preparation In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften. Stir in the paprika, coriander, cayenne, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt....

Ingredients 16ozhard pretzels,(1 bag ) ¾cupolive oil,or canola oil, vegetable oil 1½tbsplemon pepper 2tspgarlic powder 2tspdried dill weed 1packetHidden Valley dry ranch seasoning,see recipe notes ½tspcayenne pepper,or more, depending on heat preference ½tsponion powder,if adding, reduce garlic powder to 1 tsp Preparation Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside. Break the pretzels into pieces. Place them in a large zipped-top bag....

Ingredients 4chicken breasts,skinless boneless 1cupItalian dressing,(plus 2 tbsp), divided 1lbtomatoes,(about 1½ cups), chopped 3tbspbasil leaves,chopped 2whole garlic cloves,minced salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste 2tbspolive oil 2large zucchini,spiralized into noodles Preparation Place the chicken breasts into a large ziplocked bag or shallow Tupperware. Pour 1 cup of dressing on top and make sure it covers every inch of chicken. Seal up and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours. Combine the chopped tomatoes, basil leaves, minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons of the remaining Italian dressing....

Ingredients 1¼lbschicken breasts,boneless, skinless, diced into bite-size pieces 2tbspolive oil,divided 2tbspbutter,divided, or more olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper 3tspItalian seasoning,divided 1tspgarlic powder,divided ½tsponion powder 1tsplemon zest,plus more for serving 10ozzucchini,2 small, sliced and halved if wider 10ozyellow squash,2 small, sliced and halved if wider ⅓cupparmesan,finely shredded, or more to taste 2tbspparsley,fresh, chopped 2tbsplemon juice,fresh Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2lbsbeef chuck roastboneless 1tbspolive oil 3potatoespeeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 1cupbaby carrots 1½cupsgreen beanssliced diagonally 10¾ozcream of mushroom soup ⅔cupwater 1ozdry onion soup mix Preparation Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear roast in hot oil until browned completely, about 2 minutes per side. Spread potatoes into the bottom of the slow cooker. Layer baby carrots atop the potatoes and green beans atop the carrots. Place the roast atop the layers of vegetables....

Ingredients ⅔cupquinoauncooked 15ozblack beans(1 can) 15ozkidney beans(1 can) ¼cuptomato paste 14oztomatoescanned, diced ½yellow onionchopped 3garliccloves, minced 4cupsvegetable broth 3tbspchili powder 1tbspground cumin 1½tspkosher salt 1tspcoriander 1tsppaprika ½tspground black pepper ¼tspCayenne pepper parsleyoptional as a garnish Preparation Add all the ingredients to your slow cooker. Stir and cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours or on High for 2 to 3 hours. Related Video

Ingredients 1egg 2tspwater 12puff pastry shells,frozen, thawed ⅓cupstrawberry preserves 4cupsfresh strawberries,sliced 4kiwis,peeled, seeded 2tbsphoney ½cupheavy cream 2tspconfectioners’ sugar Preparation Beat together the egg and water in a bowl. Brush the puff pastry shells with the egg mixture, and bake shells according to package directions. Melt the preserves in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat, and stir in the strawberry slices. In a food processor, blend the kiwis and honey until smooth....