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Ingredients 2cupselbow macaroni,uncooked 4tbspbutter 2tbspall-purpose flour 2cupsmilk ¼onion,minced salt and pepper,to taste ¼lbprocessed cheese food ¼lbcheddar cheese,shredded ¼lbswiss cheese,shredded Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare the elbow macaroni according to package directions. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the flour until a cream-colored paste forms. Pour in the milk, stir constantly until this comes to a hard boil, then stir for 1 more minute....

Ingredients 9cupsPopped Popcorn 20oreos,crushed in small and larger pieces 12ozwhite chocolate chips Preparation Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments until fully melted. Drizzle most of the white chocolate over popped popcorn in a large bowl. Add in the oreo crumbs and toss them together. Drizzle the remaining white chocolate on top of the popcorn. Let set then break apart gently. Related Video

Ingredients ¾cuppecan halves 1tspbutter 3tbsppure maple syrup,or more to taste 2pinchessalt Preparation Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans and lower the heat to medium-low. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly until the pecans are lightly crisp and turn a darker brown. Remove the skillet from the stove and slightly cool pecans. Mix the butter into the warm pecans and toss to coat. Turn the heat to medium, then add the maple syrup and stir the pecans with a heat-proof or wooden spoon for 1 to 2 minutes until the syrup begins to bubble....

Ingredients 2lbspeaches,about 6 to 8 peaches, firm but ripe 1tsplemon zest 1tbspFresh Lemon Juice ½cupgranulated sugar ¼cupall-purpose flour salt 1½cupsfresh blueberries 1cupall-purpose flour ⅓cupgranulated sugar ¼cuplight-brown sugar ½tspsalt ¼tspground cinnamon 6tbspbutter ,cold and diced into cubes 1tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Fill a large mixing bowl with ice water then carefully drop peaches in boiling water and allow to boil for 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until their skin easily peels off....

Ingredients 4tbspolive oil 2pork tenderloins coarse salt and ground pepper ¼cuporange juice 2tbspdijon mustard 1tbsphoney 1clovegarlic 4bunchflat leaf spinach Preparation In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium; season pork with salt and pepper. Add pork to skillet, and cook, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 145 degrees F. This takes about 20 to 25 minutes (reduce heat if pork browns too quickly)....

Ingredients 2large bananas,(about 1 cup), ripe, mashed with no chunks ¼cuphoney,or pure maple syrup ¼cupdark brown sugar,packed ½cupplain Greek yogurt,or regular yogurt, any flavor/fat content 1large egg ⅓cupunsweetened almond milk,or cow’s milk, soy milk, rice milk ½cupcreamy peanut butter,or non-oily natural style 2tsppure vanilla extract 1¾cupswhite whole wheat flour,spooned and leveled, * 1tspground cinnamon 1tspbaking soda 1tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt ⅓cupmini chocolate chips,optional ¼cupcreamy peanut butter,melted, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F....

Ingredients 1⅔cupsall-purpose flour,(210 grams) spoon & leveled ½tspbaking powder ¼tspBaking Soda ½tspsalt ½cupunsalted butter,(1 stick or 115 grams) 1½cupsgranulated sugar,(300g) divided 1large egg,at room temperature ¼cupyogurt or sour cream,(60 grams) at room temperature ¾cupmilk,(180 ml) at room temperature 1tbsppure vanilla extract 2tspground cinnamon 1cupunsalted butter,(2 sticks or 230 grams) softened to room temperature 4cupsconfectioners’ sugar,(360 to 480 grams) ¼cupheavy cream,(60 ml) or half-and-half 2tsppure vanilla extract salt,to taste 1tbspground cinnamon...

Ingredients 1¾cupscake flour,spoon and leveled ¾tspbaking powder ¼tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt ½cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 1cupgranulated sugar 3large egg whites,room temperature 1½tsppure vanilla extract ½cupsour cream,or plain yogurt, room temperature ½cupwhole milk,room temperature ⅓cupNutella 1cupfreeze-dried strawberries 1½cupsunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 6cupsconfectioners’ sugar ⅓cupheavy cream,or milk 1tspvanilla extract ⅛tspsalt ⅓cupNutella chocolate heart candies,or strawberries, optional, to garnish Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour 3tspbaking powder ½tspsalt ¼cupsugar 3tbspmelted butter 1egg 1cupmilk 2cupsstrawberries,chopped into pieces 1cupbrown sugar 1tbspcinnamon 3tbspmelted butter 4ozcream cheese,softened 2tbspbutter,softened 1½cuppowdered sugar 1tspvanilla 2tbspmilk Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 12 cup muffin tin generously and set aside. In a large bowl sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In another bowl, add melted butter, egg, and milk. Add to the dry ingredients. Fold in the strawberries....

Ingredients 5tbspsoy sauce,low-sodium 7tbspwater,divided 2½tbsphoney 2tbspbrown sugar,packed, light or dark 2tspfresh ginger,peeled, minced 1½tspgarlic,minced 1tbsprice vinegar ¼tspsesame oil,optional 1tbspcornstarch 1¼lbslarge shrimp,(21/25) 2tbspcanola oil,or olive oil 1lbasparagus,preferably thicker spears, woody ends trimmed, diced into 1-inch pieces sesame seeds,for garnish, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, 6 tablespoons of the water, honey, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Bring the mixture to a light boil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 5cupstomatoes,cut into 1-inch pieces 1cupbocconcini mozzarella balls ¼cupred onion,thinly sliced ⅓cupsmall basil leaves ¼cupolive oil 1½tbspred wine vinegar ¼tspsugar ¼tspdried oregano,dried ¼tspgarlic,fresh, minced salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Place the tomatoes, mozzarella balls, red onion, and basil in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, oregano, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture, then gently toss to coat evenly....

Ingredients 1½partsSouthern Comfort® 1partpeppermint schnapps 1½partsIrish cream liqueur fill with hot cocoa whipped cream Preparation Build in a heat-proof cup or mug. Top with whipped cream. Related Video

Ingredients 1lbdry pasta,used farfalle 12ozfresh strawberries,1 pint, hulled and halved 1mozzarella ball,fresh, diced ½cupfresh basil,loosely packed, torn 3tbspbalsamic glaze,like DeLallo Preparation Cook the pasta in a large pot of generously-salted boiling water al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, then immediately rinse with cold water to stop the pasta from cooking. Toss the pasta with the strawberries, mozzarella and basil. Pour half of the pasta into a serving bowl, then drizzle with balsamic glaze....

Ingredients 1½lbsnew potatoes,(multi-colored), halved 2tbspolive oil 2garlic cloves,minced 1tspfresh rosemary,finely chopped ½tspkosher salt ½tsplemon zest Preparation Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Toss together the potatoes, oil, garlic, rosemary, and salt in a large bowl. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding, then work in batches, if necessary. Cook for about 20 minutes until potatoes are golden brown and tender. Sprinkle with lemon zest before serving....

Ingredients 1cupgranulated sugar ¾cupboiling water 2½cupscake flour,sifted, spoon and leveled 2tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda 1tspsalt ¾cupunsalted butter,(1.5 sticks), softened to room temperature 1cupgranulated sugar ½cupsugar syrup,cooled, burnt 4egg whites,at room temperature ½cupsour cream,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract ½cupwhole milk,at room temperature 1cupunsalted butter,(2 sticks), softened to room temperature 4cupsconfectioners’ sugar ½cupsugar syrup,cooled, burnt 1tsppure vanilla extract 2tbspwhole milk or heavy cream ¼tspsalt 1cupgranulated sugar 6tbspsalted butter,room temperature, cut up into 6 pieces...

Ingredients 4ozcream cheese,softened 1tsplemon rind 3tbspsugar ½tsplemon juice 1cancherry pie filling 8egg roll wrappers,6×6-inch oil,for frying Preparation In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, lemon rind, sugar and lemon juice until well mixed. Spoon into a Ziploc baggie. Cut off the corner of the bag. Lay out the egg roll wrappers with one of the corners pointing towards one’s self, and pipe a line of cheese mixture across the wrapper....

Ingredients 2cupsall-purpose flour,(250g), spoon & leveled 2tspcornstarch 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ¾cupunsalted butter,1.5 sticks, (170g), softened to room temperature ¾cuplight brown sugar,(150g) packed ¼cupgranulated sugar,50g 1large egg,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract 1¼cupssemi-sweet chocolate chips,225g ½cupunsalted butter,1 stick (115g) 8ozquality semi-sweet chocolate,(228g) coarsely chopped ¾cupgranulated sugar,150g ¼cuplight brown sugar,(50g) packed 3large eggs,at room temperature 1tsppure vanilla extract ½cupall-purpose flour,+ 2 tbsp (80g), spoon & leveled 2tbspunsweetened cocoa powder,11g ¼tspsalt Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 1tbspcornmeal 3cupsflour 1tbspbaking powder 1tspkosher salt 1tbspsugar 12ozbeer,room temperature 2tbspunsalted butter,melted Preparation Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9×5-inch loaf pan and sprinkle with cornmeal. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and beer in a large bowl. Place the batter in the pan and let sit for 20 minutes. Bake for 35 minutes, then brush the butter on top of the bread and bake an additional 5 minutes....

Ingredients 8ozFrench bread baguette,whole wheat 4ozfresh mozzarella cheese,sliced thin 2medium tomatoes,sliced thin 1tbspbalsamic glaze 1tbspfresh basil,chopped Preparation Cut the bread in half lengthwise, then cut each half crosswise in 2 pieces to make 4 pieces total. Tear the cheese into pieces, and place it on top of the bread. Place it under the broiler or toaster oven for about 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese melts. Remove from the oven, top with tomatoes, drizzle with balsamic, and finish with fresh basil....

Ingredients 1cupwarm water ¼cupwhite sugar ¼ozactive dry yeast,(1 package) 2cupsbread flour 1cupwhole wheat flour ¼cupcoconut oil 1tspsalt 1tbspchia seeds 1tbspwheat germ 1tbspflaxseeds 1tbspmillet 2tbsphulled hemp seeds,divided 2tbspsunflower seeds,salted roasted, divided 2tbspold-fashioned oats,divided Preparation Mix warm water and sugar together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved; stir in yeast. Set aside until a creamy foam starts to form, about 5 minutes. Combine bread flour, whole wheat flour, coconut oil, and salt in a food processor; pulse 4 times....