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Ingredients 1cupchicken broth 1½tbspsoy sauce,or tamari, if gluten free 1tbspcorn starch 1lbchicken breast cutlets,or fillets 2tbspolive oil,divided 1lbbaby bok choy,(6 to 8 small heads), halved lengthwise 2clovesgarlic,chopped 1tspsesame seeds,optional Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, and corn starch. Season the chicken fillets lightly on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil begins to shimmer and a wisp of smoke rise from the skillet, use a pair of kitchen tongs to add the bok choy to the skillet in a single layer, sliced side down....

Ingredients 3cupsall purpose flour,(375 grams), spoon & leveled 1tspbaking soda 2tspground ginger 1¼tspground cinnamon ¼tspground cloves ¼tspground nutmeg ¼tspsalt ¾cupunsalted butter,(170 grams), softened to room temperature ¾cuplight or dark brown sugar,(150 grams), packed ⅓cupdark molasses,(104 grams) 1egg,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract 1½cupswhite chocolate chips ⅓cupgranulated sugar,(67 grams), for rolling Preparation In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of a handheld mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the softened butter for about 1 minute on medium speed....

Ingredients 2cupcranberries ¼cupsugar ½cupwater ¼cuplemon juice 2tbspfresh ginger juice 1bottlesparkling apple cider Preparation In a small saucepan, bring cranberries, sugar, and water to a simmer. Cook over low heat until liquid is the consistency of maple syrup. Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve; reserve syrup and cranberry mixture. Cool. Combine cooled cranberry syrup, lemon juice, and ginger juice. In a champagne flute, add 2 tablespoons cranberry mixture. Top with sparkling cider and garnish with a lemon twist....

Ingredients ½cupreduced sodium chicken broth,reduced-sodium 3tbsppeanut butter ½tbspSriracha chili sauce 1tbsphoney 1tbspsoy sauce,use tamari for gluten free ½tbspginger,freshly grated 1clovegarlic,crushed Cooking spray 16ozground chicken 1tbspSriracha chili sauce,more or less to taste 4clovesgarlic,crushed 1tbspfresh ginger,grated 1tbspsoy sauce,use tamari for gluten free ¾cupscarrots,shredded ⅔cupscallions,chopped ¾cupred cabbage,shredded 2tbsppeanuts,chopped cilantro leaves,for garnish 4lime wedges 8iceberg lettuces,(outer leaves) Preparation In a small saucepan combine chicken broth, peanut butter, 1/2 tablespoon sriracha, honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ½ tablespoon fresh ginger, and 1 clove crushed garlic and simmer over medium-low heat for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce becomes smooth and thick....

Ingredients pat butter,(about ½ tsp) 2slicebread cheese,any kind of cheese of choice pickle slices,or tomato slices 1tspmayonnaise 1tspmustard 1tsphoney Preparation Stir the ingredients together on a plate or a bowl, and dip in. Melt the butter in the skillet on medium heat. Put in 1 slice of bread, arrange the cheese in an even layer over it, add any preferred extras, and top with the other piece of bread. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes, until the cheese is slightly melted, and the bottom is golden brown....

Ingredients 2cupswater ½cupwhole espresso beans ½cupsugar 2lemon zest strips,(3-inch) 1cinnamon stick,(3-inch) 8firm banana 1tbspfresh lemon juice plain whole milk yogurt Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine the water with the whole espresso beans and bring to a boil. Simmer the beans over low heat for 20 minutes. Add the sugar, strips of lemon zest, and pieces of cinnamon stick and simmer over moderate heat for 5 minutes or until syrupy....

Ingredients ½rotisserie chicken,shredded off the bone 1tbspbutter ½tbspdried parsley ½tspsmoked paprika,or plain ¼tspground black pepper 2cupsshredded sharp cheddar cheese,divided 12ozcream cheese,softened to room temperature ¼cupFrank’s Red Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce ¼cupFrank’s Red Hot® Sauce 2tbspblue cheese 1bagtortilla chips,,Fritos, Doritos, Triscuits or Wheat Thins Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken with 1 ½ or 1 ¾ cups cheddar cheese, cream cheese, wing sauce, hot sauce, and bleu cheese....

Ingredients 5tbspbutter 1onion 3carrots ¾lbmushrooms ¾tspsalt ¼tspfresh ground black pepper 3½tbspflour 1½cupslow-sodium chicken broth,canned, or homemade stock ½cuphalf and half or light cream 1tbspfresh marjoram,chopped 1lbchicken,boneless skinless 2cupsfresh bread crumbs Preparation Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a 10- or 12-inch ovenproof frying pan or large saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over moderate heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook for about 5 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent....

Ingredients 8tbspcooking oil 4corn tortillas,(6-inch), halved and cut crosswise into thin strips 1tspsalt 1lbchicken breats,boneless, skinless ¼tspfresh ground black pepper ½tspground cumin 2tbsplime juice,(from about 1 lime) ⅛tspcayenne 1½tspsoy sauce 1headgreen leaf lettuce,(about ¾ lb), torn into bite-size pieces 1½cupcherry tomatoes,(about ½ lb), quartered 1lime,cut into wedges, optional Preparation In a large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat. Add the tortilla strips and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes until brown and crisp....

Ingredients 1cupfresh flat-leaf parsley 1cupfresh cilantro ½cupred onion,diced 3tbspfresh oregano,tightly packed, optional 3garlic cloves,peeled 2tbsplemon juice,or lime 2tbspred wine vinegar ¼tspsea salt ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper ¼tspred pepper flakes,or more, to taste ½cupolive oil Preparation Add all ingredients except the olive oil to a food processor, and pulse a few times until chopped. Slowly stream in the olive oil, while pulsing the mixture a few more times until the olive oil is combined, and stopping to scrape down the sides of the food processor if needed....

Ingredients 6peachesfirm and fresh, halved and pitted 2tspolive oil 8ozmascarpone ½vanilla bean seed ½tspvanilla extract ¼cuphoney ¾cuphoney oat granola or substitute ⅓ cup chopped nuts 12fresh raspberriesto serve fresh mint leavesto serve Preparation Preheat a grill over medium-high heat to about 375 to 400 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, fold vanilla beans and vanilla extract into mascarpone until well combined, chill until ready to use. Brush the tops of peach halves with olive oil then brush grill lightly with olive oil and grill flesh side down about 3 minutes or until they have nice grill marks....

Ingredients 2 Portobello mushrooms 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup cheese, grated 1 tsp garlic, minced salt and pepper ¾ lb fresh angel hair pasta, cooked al dente, tossed with olive oil 2 Tbsp chives, chopped 3 oz Cheese , for shaving Preparation Preheat the grill. Season each mushroom with olive oil and grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. For the sauce: In a hot sauté pan, add the cream....

Ingredients 1pie dough,double-crust, refrigerated 2tbspall-purpose flour,plus extra for dusting the workspace ¾cupsugar,plus extra for dusting the top of the crust ½tspcinnamon,ground ¼tspnutmeg,ground ¼tspsalt ⅛tspallspice 3large Granny Smith apples,cored, peeled (about 1.5 lbs) 4large McIntosh apples,cored and peeled (about 2 lbs) 1tbsplemon juice 1egg white,large, lightly beaten vanilla ice cream,for serving, optional whipped cream,for serving, optional Food processor Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray....

Ingredients 4cupsall-purpose flour 3tbspbaking powder 2tspbaking soda 1tspsalt 3tbspsugar 1cuppancake mix 1egg 1cupmilk 1tbspmelted butter or oil Preparation Combine all ingredients. Store tightly sealed in a cool dry place. Preheat and lightly grease a griddle or pan over medium to high heat. Combine 1 cup of pancake mix with egg, milk, and butter or oil. Pour 1/3 cup of batter and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until bubbles on the surface of the pancakes have popped....

Ingredients 1 medium pear, peeled, halved, and cored 1 tbsp orange juice 2 tbsp gingersnaps, crushed 1/2 tbsp walnuts, chopped 1/2 tbsp margarine , or butter Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the pear halves, cut side up, in a baking dish. Drizzle the orange juice over the pears. In a small bowl, combine the gingersnaps, walnuts, and the margarine or butter. Sprinkle over the pears. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the fruit is tender....

Ingredients 12ozcranberries,(2 bags), fresh or frozen 2cupapple cider ½tspcinnamon ¼tspground cloves ¼tspnutmeg,freshly grated ¼tspground cardamom Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries and apple cider with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom and bring to a boil. Cook over moderately high heat, coarsely mashing the berries with a wooden spoon, until the sauce is softened and jamlike, about 5 minutes. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 2pkgRaspberry Jell-O,4 servings each 3pkgunflavored gelatin,¼ oz each ½cupwhipping cream 3cupsboiling water 15dropsgreen food coloring Preparation Stretch out the bendy part of all of your straws. Prepare your “worm mold” by placing the straws into your container. If using a milk carton, do not cut it, just open the top. The tighter they are packed in, the better. Place the Jell-O and unflavored gelatin in a bowl. Add the boiling water and stir until dissolved....

Ingredients 6cupsof water 6black tea bags 2cupsmango nectaror juice honeyto taste, optional 1½cupsmango slices fresh 2cupsraspberries mint sprigsfor garnish, optional Preparation Bring the water to a boil; add the tea bags and steep for 3 to 5 minutes or until the desired level of strength. Stir in the mango nectar. Add honey to taste if desired. Pour the tea into a pitcher. Add the mango slices, reserving a few for garnish if desired....

Ingredients 3/4cupmelted butter 1/2cupgranulated sugar 3/4cuplight brown sugar 1/2tspsalt 1tspvanilla extract 1pcegg 1pcegg yolk 1tbspmatcha powderculinary grade 1/2tspbaking soda 2cupsall-purpose flour 1/4cupbread flour 1/2cupmacadamia nut 1/4cupwhite chocolate chip Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and salt until there are no lumps. Add in vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk. Whisk until smooth. Using a sifter over the mix, sift in matcha powder, baking soda, all-purpose flour, and bread flour....

Ingredients 3cupswater ⅓cupkosher salt 2bay leaves 1cupwhite vinegar 2½lbsturnips,peeled and cut into ½-inch thick batons 1smallbeet,cut into ½-inch thick batons 2clovesgarlic,roughly chopped Preparation In a medium-sized pot, add the water, Kosher salt, and bay leaves. Heat on medium heat, stirring for about 3 to 5 minutes until salt is completely dissolved. Let cool completely then add the vinegar. In a large container with a tight fitting lid, add your turnips and beets....