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Ingredients 1bagfrench friesfrozen 6clovesgarlicvery finely minced 1tspkosher salt 2tbspcanola oil parsleychopped, for garnish Preparation Cook the fries according to the directions on the bag. When the fries come out of the oven, put them in a large bowl. A minute or so before serving the fries, put the garlic in a small fry pan with the oil. Heat on medium and cook for 15 to 30 seconds, not long enough to brown the garlic, just long enough to eliminate the raw garlic flavor....

Ingredients 15oztofuorganic, extra-firm 1tbspextra-virgin olive oil 1tbsptamarireduced-sodium, or soy sauce 1tbspcornstarchor arrowroot starch 1¼cupsbrown basmati riceor long-grain brown rice, rinsed ⅓cupcreamy peanut butter 3tbsplime juiceabout 1 lime 2tbsptamarireduced-sodium, or soy sauce 1tbsphoneyor maple syrup, to taste 2tsptoasted sesame oil 2garlic clovespressed or minced ¼tspred pepper flakesomit or reduce if sensitive to spice 2largemangosripe, diced 1mediumred bell pepperchopped ½cupgreen onionsabout 4, thinly sliced ¼cupfresh cilantrochopped 1mediumjalapeñoseeds and ribs removed, minced 2tbsplime juice...

Ingredients 1 small chick peas, rinsed and drained 1 lemon, juiced and ¼ of the zest 4 tsp fresh garlic, minced 2 pinch dill, optional 10 tbsp tahini 8 tbsp water 1 pinch salt 3 pinch black pepper Preparation Combine ½ the lemon juice and remaining ingredients in food processor. Adjust dill to taste. Add more lemon juice if too thick. Once lemon juice is used, add water to your desired consistency....

Ingredients 3cupsold-fashioned rolled oats 3cupssweetened coconut,shredded, divided ½cupunsalted butter,(1 stick) 1cupgranulated sugar ½cupmilk 6tbspcocoa powder,unsweetened natural or dutch-process ⅛tspsalt 1tsppure vanilla extract Preparation Place the oats and 1 cup of shredded coconut in a large bowl. Set aside. Combine the butter, sugar, milk, cocoa, and salt together in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until the butter melts, then bring to a boil. Allow to boil for 1 minute without whisking....

Ingredients 1cupcreamy peanut butter 2tbspunsalted butter,softened to room temperature ½cupconfectioner’s sugar ¾cuplight brown sugar,packed 60pretzels 8ozBakers semi-sweet chocolate bars,(2 bars), coarsely chopped Preparation Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. In a medium-size bowl, mix together the peanut butter and butter with a spoon. Stir in the sugars until a thick dough forms. Roll the peanut butter dough into 30 small balls. If it is too sticky, add more powdered sugar....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil,divided ½lbprosciutto,sliced, or more to taste ½lbsmall potatoes,sliced thinly lengthwise 2tomatoes,sliced 4ozfresh mozzarella cheese,(1 ball) thinly sliced 6ozmushrooms,(½ oz) sliced, drained ¼tspsalt ¼tspground black pepper ¼tsporegano,dried ¼tspgarlic powder ¼tspgreen onion,finely chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a small casserole dish with olive oil. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook prosciutto in hot oil until crisp, 4 to 6 minutes per side....

Ingredients 3¾cupsold fashioned rolled oats ⅔cupunsweetened coconut ⅔cuppumpkin seeds,(pepitas) ¼cupquinoa,uncooked 2tspground cinnamon 1tsppumpkin pie spice ⅛tspsalt 2large egg whites ½cuppumpkin puree ⅓cuppure maple syrup ¼cupcoconut oil,or vegetable oil, melted 3tbspbrown sugar,light or dark, packed 1tsppure vanilla extract ⅔cupdried cranberries Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Set aside. In a large bowl, toss the oats, coconut, pumpkin seeds, quinoa, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt together until combined....

Ingredients 29oztomatoes,(2 cans), stewed 3cupswater .8ozdry vegetable soup mix,(2 packets) Preparation Stir stewed tomatoes and water together in a saucepan. Bring to boil. Stir vegetable soup mix into the tomato mixture. Remove saucepan from heat, place cover on the pan, and set aside for 3 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are hydrated. Related Video

Ingredients 1 lb dry pinto beans ½ cup bacon grease ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded salt , to taste Preparation Sort beans, removing rocks. Rinse thoroughly. Put in a large cooking pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Lower heat; cover. Simmer until done for approximately 3 hours, adding water as needed. Beans should be covered with water at all times. When done, drain all liquid except for ½ cup....

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter,(1 stick) 1cuplight or dark brown sugar,packed 5-6tbspheavy cream,divided ¼tspsalt 2½cupsconfectioners’ sugar,sifted salted caramel sauce,optional garnish Preparation Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved. Add salt. Allow to bubble for about 2 minutes, whisking every 30 seconds or so. Remove from heat, pour into a heat-proof mixing bowl, and allow to cool for about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 3cupswhole almonds,raw and unsalted ⅓cuppure maple syrup,not breakfast syrup 1tbspcoconut oil,plus 2 tsp, melted 1tsppure vanilla extract sea salt,to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 300° degrees F Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside. In a large bowl, stir the almonds, maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon of oil together until every almond is coated well. Spread on top of the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, tossing once at the 8-minute mark....

Ingredients 3pcseggplants 2tbspolive oil 1tspsalt 1cuponion 19ozbeef sausaessliced 1tbspgarlic cloves 14ozcrushed tomatoes 1tbspsugar 1tspvegetable stock powder ½cupbasil leaveschopped 2cupsmozzarella cheeseshredded ½cupParmesan cheesegrated 9ozricotta cheese 4tbspbasil pesto Preparation Preheat oven to 356 degrees F. Spray 2 oven trays with cooking oil spray. Arrange eggplant slices in a single layer on oven trays; drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Toss to evenly coat with your hands. Roast for 20 minutes, turning after 10 minutes, or until tender and golden....

Ingredients 4boneless skinless chicken breasts,(6 oz) salt and freshly ground black pepper 1½tbspolive oil 2tbspbutter 3clovesgarlic,minced 1tbspflour 5ozfresh spinach,rinsed, drained and chopped 14ozartichoke quarters,drained and chopped 1¼cupsmilk 4ozneufchatel cheese,diced into small cubes ⅓cupparmesan cheese,finely shredded ¼cupsour cream red pepper flakes,optional Preparation Pound chicken to an even thickness using the flat side of a meat mallet. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2large chicken breasts,boneless skinless, cut in half lengthwise ¼cupflour 1tspgarlic powder ½tspsalt ¼tsppepper 6ozlinguine noodles,or thin spaghetti noodles 2cupschicken broth ½cupheavy cream salt and pepper,to taste 4tbsplemon juice ¼cupcapers Preparation Whisk together the flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture to coat on both sides. Drizzle a large skillet with oil, cook chicken over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes on each side to brown....

Ingredients ⅓cupbutter ⅛tspsalt 10.5ozminiature marshmallows ½cupBetty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix,unprepared 6cupsRice Krispies cereal Sprinkles,optional ¼cupbutter,softened 2tbspmilk ½tspvanilla 1pinchsalt 2cupspowdered sugar food coloring,optional Preparation Butter a 9×13-inch dish. Set aside. Melt butter in a large nonstick saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in salt. Add marshmallows and stir constantly until completely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in Sugar Cookie Mix. Fold in Rice Krispies Cereal and stir until evenly coated. Pour mixture into buttered dish....

Ingredients 2eggs,beaten ⅓cupbuttermilk ½cupvegetable oil 1cupbananas,mashed 1½cupswhite sugar 1¾cupsall purpose flour 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ½cuppecans,chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray one 9×5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray coating. Blend together the eggs, buttermilk, oil and bananas. Sift together the sugar, flour, baking soda and salt. Add to banana mixture and stir in pecans. Mix well. Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1cupbrown basmati ricerinsed 2tspcoconut oilor olive oil 1white onionsmall, diced 1tbspfresh gingerfinely chopped 2garlic clovesfinely chopped salt ½bunchasparagustough ends removed and sliced into 2-inch long pieces 3carrotspeeled and sliced on the diagonal into ¼-inch wide rounds 2tbspThai green curry paste 14ozcoconut milk ½cupwater 1½tspcoconut sugaror turbinado (raw) sugar or brown sugar 2cupspacked baby spinachroughly chopped 1½tsprice vinegaror fresh lime juice 1½tspsoy sauce a handful of chopped fresh cilantrofor garnish...

Ingredients 2/3 cup cucumber, peeled, chopped, and seeded 1/2 cup radishes, chopped 2 tsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp tarragon vinegar 1/4 tsp dried tarragon pinch sugar 1/8 tsp salt 4 tilapia fillets, 6 oz 2 tbsp butter or margarine Preparation Combine the first seven ingredients in a small bowl. Mix them well and let them stand at room temperature as you prepare the fish. Season the tilapia lightly with salt and pepper and sauté it in butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 2tbspsesame oil 2tbspsweet mirin 1tbspfiery spice blend,such as McCormick® 1tspkosher salt,plus more to taste 16ozextra firm tofu 2medium sweet potatoes,peeled 2medium broccoli crowns 6cupsquinoa,cooked 3cupspurple cabbage,thinly sliced 1English cucumber,julienned 1large avocado,thinly sliced ⅓cuppeanuts,roasted 3tbspfresh cilantro leaves,for garnish 3tbspfresh mint leaf,torn, for garnish 2tbspsesame oil 2tbspapple cider vinegar 1tbspfiery spice blend,such as McCormick® ⅓cupcold water,as needed kosher salt,to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl, mix together the sesame oil, mirin, Fiery spice blend, and salt....

Ingredients 1cupall purpose flour 1½tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 2tbspsugar 2tbspbutter ⅓cupmilk 4cupsblueberries,(fresh or frozen) ½cupsugar 1tspground cinnamon ¼tspground nutmeg 1½tsplemon juice 1tsplemon zest ⅓cupwater vanilla ice cream,or whipping cream, for serving Preparation In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Cut the butter into small cubes and use your clean hands to work the pieces of butter into the flour until the mixture resembles a coarse meal....