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Ingredients 10 tbspunsalted buttercut into ½-inch slices 1¼cupscane sugar ¾cupnatural unsweetened cocoa powder ½tspfine sea salt ¼tspbaking powder ½tspespresso powderor very finely ground coffee, optional 2large eggscold 1½tspvanilla extract ⅔cupwhite whole wheat flouror flour of choice 2⅓ozdark chocolateor semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped, or ⅓ cup chocolate chips Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F with a rack in the lower third of the oven. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with two criss-crossed pieces of parchment paper, with the paper long enough to go up the sides a couple of inches....

Ingredients Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Wash and roughly chop spinach. Place in a non-stick pan over medium heat until cooked. Cool completely. Once cooled, squeeze as much liquid as possible out of the spinach. Combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and ranch mix with a hand mixer until fluffy. Fold in remaining ingredients except ½ cup of mozzarella and spread into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese and bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly....

Ingredients 1⁄2cupbulguruncooked 2cupschicken or vegetable stock 3cupsItalian flat-leaf parsleyloosely packed, chopped 1⁄2cupmintchopped 1⁄2cupscallionschopped 3,roma tomatoescored and chopped 2 Tbspolive oil 2Tbsplemon juice 1⁄2tspsalt Preparation In a large bowl, pour 2 cups of boiling water (or chicken stock) over the bulgur. Let it sit for 30 to 60 minutes until softened, and then strain the bulgur through a fine-mesh strainer. Then combine the prepared bulgur, parsley, mint, scallions, and tomatoes in a large bowl....

Ingredients 2 lb cream cheese, at room temperature 1 lb blue cheese 8 oz sour cream 8 oz croutons, cheese and garlic 3 tbsp garlic, minced 3 tbsp garlic, dry roasted 2 tbsp onions, dry chopped 3 tbsp butter, melted 4 eggs Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put croutons into your food processor, make fines crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse a few more times to mix. Using a 9-inch spring form pan, sprayed with Pam, press the bread crumbs out to a smooth even crust....

Ingredients 8ozswordfish,(4 steaks) ½cupteriyaki sauce 2tbspmargarine,softened 1tspgarlic powder Preparation Preheat the outdoor grill for medium heat. Marinate the swordfish in teriyaki sauce for 5 minutes per side. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill the steaks, basting frequently with melted margarine, for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Season with garlic powder, serve, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 2scoopsice cream 1canGuinness stout chocolate syrup Preparation Place scoops of ice cream in a glass. Slowly pour the Guinness over the ice cream, allowing a little time for the foam to subside and then pouring in more to fill the glass. Drizzle with chocolate syrup or spoon on some chocolate sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 3cupssalted peanuts 3tbspbutter 2cupspeanut butter chips 2cupsmini marshmallows 1cansweetened condensed milk Preparation Pour half the peanuts into a greased 11×7-inch pan and spread so they cover the bottom. In a small pan melt butter and chips until well combined. Add condensed milk and marshmallows and stir until all mixed. Pour over peanut mixture. Top with remaining peanuts and let cool (refrigerate if desired). Related Video

Ingredients 30 oz beans, refried 16 oz sour cream 1 pkg dry taco-seasoning mix 2 avocados, mashed 1 head lettuce, shredded 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 cup black olives, sliced 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded Preparation Place ingredients in the order they are listed on a large platter. Serve with tortilla chips. Related Video

Ingredients 18 1/4 oz. white cake mix , or scratch cake ingredients white frosting coconut, grated green food coloring marshmallow peeps, yellow, pink, white, blue or lavender peeps jelly beans , or Teenee Beanee Gourmet Jelly Beans Preparation Bake cupcakes as per directions on box and frost. Color grated coconut with green food coloring. Top with Marshmallow Peeps (one sits perfectly on a cupcake) and add a few Peeps Jelly Beans or Teenee Beanee Gourmet Jelly Beans (they make great eggs)....

Ingredients ¾ cup creamy peanut butter ¼ cup butter , softened 1 tsp vanilla extract ⅓ cup Milk Chocolate Nestle Hot Cocoa Mix 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup Cocktail peanuts Preparation Line baking sheets with waxed or parchment paper. Beat peanut butter, butter, and vanilla extract in medium bowl until creamy. Combine cocoa mix and powdered sugar in another bowl. Stir into peanut butter mixture. Place peanuts in flat dish....

Ingredients 6ozchicken,skinless salt and freshly ground pepper 1ozfontina 1ozprosciutto,(about 4 slices), thinly sliced 4basil leaves 1tbspextra virgin olive oil 1small shallot 1½cupsgrape tomatoes 2tbspbalsamic vinegar ¼cupchicken stock Preparation Using a knife, cut into the side of each chicken breast half to create a pocket; do not cut all the way through Season the pockets with salt and pepper and stuff them with the Fontina, prosciutto and basil leaves. Close the chicken pockets, tucking in any filling....

Ingredients ½lbground beef ½onion,chopped ½cupketchup 2tbspwater 1tbspbrown sugar 1tspWorcestershire sauce 1tspmustard,prepared 1tspwhite vinegar 1tspchili powder ¼tspgarlic powder ¼tsponion powder ¼tspsalt 2hamburger buns,split Preparation Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground beef and onion. Cook and stir for about 10 minutes until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in the ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt....

Ingredients 3 cups frozen hash browns, shredded, thawed, and drained 4 tbsp butter, melted 4 large eggs, beaten 1 cup half-and-half ¾ cup diced ham, cooked ½ cup green onions, diced ½ cup pickled jalapenos , finely chopped 1 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded salt , to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Gently press the drained hash browns between paper towels to dry them as best as possible....

Ingredients ½tspcornstarch 1tspwater 2large eggs 2pinchessalt and pepper ½tbspcoconut oil,or butter ⅓cupswiss cheese,finely shredded 4deli turkey,thin slices 1small tomato,thinly sliced ½avocado,thinly sliced ½cupspinach Preparation In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Add in the eggs, salt, and pepper, then whisk until well combined. Heat a 12-inch non-stick skillet on the large burner of the stove over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add in the coconut oil, then spread to coat the pan....

Ingredients 1tbspgrapeseed oil ½largewhite oniondiced 3clovesgarlicminced 15oztomato sauce(1 can) 1canchipotle pepper in adobochopped, plus 1 tsp adobo sauce ½cupwater or vegetable broth 1tbspmaple syrupplus more to taste if needed Sea salt and black pepperto taste 1tbspgrapeseed oil ½largewhite oniondiced 1pcpoblano pepperseeds removed, diced sea saltto taste black pepperto taste 15ozvegetarian refried beansor pinto beans, well-drained 8white corn tortillaor yellow corn tortilla Preparation Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the oil, onion, and garlic....

Ingredients 2russet potatoes,medium olive oil spray 2eggs,large 3egg whites 2tbspfat-free milk,or water 2lean ham,thin slices, chopped 2tbsponion,chopped ½cupbell pepper,chopped salt and fresh pepper 4tbspcheddar cheese Preparation Pierce potato with a fork a few times all around. Place in microwave and cook for about 5 minutes per potato. When finished, allow to cool enough to handle. Cut potatoes in half horizontally. Scoop out potatoes leaving about ¼ inch thick wall. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 4cupsromaineshredded, or cobb, lettuce 14ozchickpeasrinsed and drained 14ozgrape tomatoeshalved or cherry tomatoes 3.5ozfat feta cheesereduced 2hass avocadospitted, and chopped Salt and black pepperto taste 2tbspolive oil 1tbspbalsamic vinegar Preparation In a medium bowl, combine salad ingredients. Set aside. Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a serving jug. Pour the dressing over the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve. Related Video

Ingredients 1lbground beef 1tsporegano leaves,dried ¾cuppace® picante sauce 1cantomato sauce 1canwhole kernel corn 2ozcheddar cheese,shredded 1pkgcorn muffin mix Preparation Cook the beef and oregano in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is well browned, stirring often to break up the meat. Pour off any fat. Stir the picante sauce, tomato sauce and corn in the skillet. Cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Stir in the cheese....

Ingredients 2cupsFishers Pecan Halves,chopped into small bits 3tbspunsalted butter,diced into 3 pieces 3cupsall-purpose flour 2tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 1cupunsalted butter,softened 1¾cupgranulated sugar 4large eggs 1½tspvanilla extract 1cupbuttermilk ½cupmilk 1cupbutter,nearly at room temperature 12ozcream cheese,nearly at room temperature 1tspvanilla extract 5cupspowdered sugar ½cupFishers Pecan Halves,chopped, for topping Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and line 3 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper, butter parchment paper and lightly dust pans with flour shaking out excess....

Ingredients 1¼cupsoat flour 1¼cupsall-purpose flour 2tbspsugar 2½tspbaking powder 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 2cupsbuttermilk ¾cupmilk 2eggs 2tbspbutter,melted 1½cupsblueberries,fresh or frozen 1½cupsraspberries,fresh or frozen, chopped lightly ¼cupsalted butter 1cupgranulated sugar ½cupheavy cream ¼cuplow-fat buttermilk salt ½tspbaking soda 1tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat a non-stick griddle over medium heat. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together oat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, milk, eggs, and melted butter....