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Ingredients 1lbsmall curd cream style cottage cheese ⅔cupsour cream ½tspsalt ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper 1tspgarlic,finely minced 1tbspshallots,finely minced 1tbspgreen onions or chives,finely minced 1tbspparsley,finely minced, plus more for garnish Preparation Combine the cottage cheese and sour cream in a medium bowl and blend well. Add the remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly and adjust seasonings. Cover and chill well before serving. Serve with toasted garlic bread or crackers and garnish with fresh parsley if desired....

Ingredients 2eggs 1¼cupsgranulated sugar 1cuppumpkin puree ¾cupvegetable oil 1½cupsall purpose flour 1tspbaking soda ½tspbaking powder 1½tsppumpkin pie spice ½tspvanilla extract ¼tspsalt cooking spray ½cupbutter,softened 8ozcream cheese,softened 4½cupspowdered sugar 1tspvanilla extract 12candy pumpkins,optional garnish Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray, or use paper liners. Place the eggs, sugar, pumpkin puree and oil in a bowl. Whisk until smooth. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract and salt to the bowl....

Ingredients 1tbspMcCormick® Jazzy Spice Blend 1tspkosher salt ½tspfreshly ground black pepper 1lbraw shrimp,peeled, deveined 4cupswater,or vegetable stock, or chicken stock 1cupcorn grits,stone ground 1cupwhite cheddar,shredded 1tbspunsalted butter 1tspkosher salt ½tsppepper 4bacon strips,uncooked 3garlic cloves,thinly sliced ¼cupdry white wine ¼cupchicken stock,or vegetable stock 2tbspfresh chives Preparation In a medium bowl, mix together the Jazzy Spice Blend, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour....

Ingredients 4 large potatoes 2 tbsp butter 200 g cheddar or mozzarella cheese, grated olives russian salad red pepper, roasted pickles taco chips, to garnish Preparation Boil the potatoes for 20 mins. and drain, Place the potatoes into a paning pan covered with parchement paper, Bake at 250 degrees celsius until fully softened for about 40 mins, Remove from the oven and cut a thin slice from the top, Put two potatoes into an oval shaped service plate,...

Ingredients ¾ cuplight brown sugarpacked ⅓cupgranulated sugar 3tspground cinnamon 1tspvanilla extract ⅛tspsalt 2tbspbuttermelted 2tbspbuttermelted (for brushing dough) 2 ½cupslight spelt flour 3 tbspgranulated sugar 1 ¼tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 2tbsplight buttermelted 1 ¼cupsbuttermilk 4ozcream cheeselow fat/fat free, softened at room temperature 4tbspgreek yoghurtlow fat, vanilla ¼cuppowdered sugar ½tspvanilla extract 1tsplemon juice ¼cupmini chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 12-muffin trays with liners or baking/parchment paper measured to fit muffin holes, and set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup milk ⅓ cup butter 1 pack active dry yeast, (¼ oz) ½ cup white sugar 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 3 eggs ¾ cup brown sugar 1 tbsp ground cinnamon ½ cup raisins 1 tsp light corn syrup ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted 2 tbsp half-and-half cream Preparation Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat....

Ingredients 1lbpastauncooked 3cupsvegetablescooked 2fresh baby arugulalarge 1ballfresh mozzarella cheesediced 1batchpistachio pestoor traditional pesto Preparation Cook pasta in a large stockpot of generously-salted water al dente, according to package instructions. Drain the pasta in a strainer, then rinse with cold water until it is completely chilled. Combine pasta, vegetables, arugula, cheese and pistachio pesto in a large mixing bowl. Toss until evenly combined. Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days....

Ingredients 1cauliflower,large cut into florets 3potatoes,medium 1onion,medium, chopped 1tbspbutter salt ½tspgaram masala 1tspcoriander ¼tsptumeric ½tspchili powder Preparation In a pot of salted water, boil potatoes for 4 minutes. Add the cauliflower and cook an additional 5 minutes. Drain. Meanwhile in a large frying pan, heat butter on low flame and cook onions until translucent. Add potatoes, cauliflower and remaining spices and sauté for about 4 minutes. Add ½ cup of water and mix a few more minutes....

Ingredients 2lbssalmon,or salmon fillets, 1-inch thick 4clovesgarlic,(about 4 tsp), minced 4tspginger,(1-inch pc), peeled and minced ¼cupsoy sauce,or gluten-free tamari ¼cupwater 2tbspbrown sugar 2tbsprice vinegar,or white wine vinegar 2tspcornstarch,for thickening the sauce sliced green onions,or chopped cilantro, to serve Preparation Pull out 4 freezer bags and label each bag with the recipe and the basic cooking instructions. Flip the zip-top edge of the bag outward, forming a cuff around the bag to keep it stay open and upright....

Ingredients 3clovesgarlic,crushed 2tbsplemon juice,freshly squeezed 2tspDijon mustard 1tspolive oil ¼tspground black pepper,fresh 1lbpork tenderloin 1½ozreduced fat mozzarella cheese,Polly-o 2cupsfresh baby spinach 2tbspsun dried tomatoes,chopped 1ozprosciutto,thin sliced salt and fresh cracked pepper,to taste Preparation Combine crushed garlic, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, and pepper. Mix well. Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the tenderloin to within ½- inch of the bottom. (Be careful not to cut all the way through)....

Ingredients 8cupsbaby spinach,or mixed greens 4ozchevre,crumbled 1cupwalnuts,or pecans, toasted 1pintfresh blackberries ½cupblackberry juice,strained ¼cupextra-virgin olive oil 2tbspbalsamic vinegar ½tspdried thyme pinchsalt and pepper Preparation Toss together spinach, chevre, walnuts, and blackberries. Then drizzle with the blackberry balsamic vinaigrette. Serve. Whisk together all ingredients until well-blended. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Related Video

Ingredients 3cupscornfresh, kernels removed 1smallred onionchopped finely ½red bell pepperchopped handfulcherry tomatoessliced into thin rounds ½cupcilantrofresh, well chopped 1tspancho chile powderor regular chili powder 1pinchcayenne pepper(optional) 2smalllimesjuiced Sea salt Black pepper 1tspolive oilplus more for frying 1headcabbagewhite or green, or butter lettuce (optional) 2smallcorn tortillascut into little strips 1avocado Preparation In a medium bowl, combine the raw corn kernels, onion, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and the juice of two limes....

Ingredients 1cupwhole grain crispy puffed rice cereal ½cupcreamy natural peanut butter ½cupdark or semisweet chocolate chips ½cuppeanuts,or almonds ½cupchopped pretzels ⅓cuphoney ⅓cupraisins,or dried cranberries ¼cupwheat germ 1tbspchia seeds,optional Preparation Stir all ingredients together in a large bowl until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Remove and shape into small 1-inch balls, or press into the bottom of a parchment-lined baking pan to make granola bars. Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks....

Ingredients 1½cupsall purpose flour ¾cupbrown sugar ¼cupwhite sugar 1tspcinnamon ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ¾cupcold water ½cupvegetable oil 2½tspvanilla extract 1tspapple cider vinegar 2cupspowdered sugar ½cupvegan butter ½cupvegetable shortening ½tspvanilla extract 1tbspnon dairy milk 1tbspwhite sugar 1tbspcinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a cupcake pan with 12 liners. In a large bowl combine all the dry ingredients. Whisk together until well combined. In a medium bowl combine the wet ingredients....

Ingredients 1cupblack beluga lentils 2 ½ cupsvegetable stock 4Tbsp.olive oildivided 8oz.baby bella mushroom 3cupsbroccoli florets ½ mediumred onion peeled and thinly-sliced 4clovesgarlicpeeled and minced kosher salt black pepper 4cupsbaby spinach 1andlemon juice 1lemon zest ½ cupfeta cheeseor goat cheese, crumbles Preparation Rinse the lentils with water in a fine-mesh strainer, picking out and discarding any little stones that may have snuck in there. Transfer the lentils to a medium saucepan, and stir in the stock....

Ingredients 1½cupsrice ¼cuppine nuts ⅓cupoil packed sun dried tomatoes,drained , chopped 2tbspcapers,drained ⅓cupred onion,(about ½ small onion), chopped 1cantuna 1anchovy fillets ¼cupolive oil 1tbsplemon juice 2tbspred wine vinegar,or white wine ¾tspsalt ½tspfresh ground black pepper ¼cupbasil,or mint leaves, thin sliced Preparation Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in the rice and boil for 10 to 12 minutes until just done. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly....

Ingredients 1.25lbschicken breasts,boneless skinless, 4 pieces ¼cupbutter,melted 1½cupscorn flakes,crushed 2tbspHidden Valley® Original Ranch Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix,shaker bottle cooking spray 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded 4slicesbacon,cooked and crumbled 1tbspparsley,chopped salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a baking dish or sheet pan with cooking spray. Place the corn flakes and ranch seasoning on a plate, then stir to combine. Place the butter in a small bowl....

Ingredients 24datespitted 12slicesbaconcut in half almondsor blue cheese, optional fillings ¼cupmaple syrup 1tbspSriracha Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on the baking sheet. Cut a small slice in each date and fill with 1 almond or 1 teaspoon cheese. Wrap bacon around each date and secure with a toothpick. Combine maple syrup and sriracha. Brush over bacon. Bake for 20 to 24 minutes or until bacon is crisp turning after 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1½cupsall-purpose flour 3½tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt 4tspwhite sugar 1¼cupsmilk 1egg 4tbspbutter,melted 2bananas,sliced 1lbstrawberries,sliced 1cupNutella 1cupheavy cream 2tbsppowdered sugar ½cupsemisweet chocolate chips Preparation Add the dry ingredients and whisk together then add the wet ingredients and combine fully. Heat a pan or griddle on medium-low heat and coat with a small layer of butter. Using a tablespoon measure, use about ¾ of a tablespoon of batter. Cook the pancakes on both sides until lightly browned for about 45 seconds on each side....

Ingredients cooking spray 7cupschallah bread,or brioche or French bread, cubed 3eggs 2cupsmilk ½cupgranulated sugar ¾cupfresh blueberries ¼cupalmonds,finely chopped 1tspvanilla extract ¼cupall purpose flour ¼cupbrown sugar,packed ¼cupcold unsalted butter,cut into cubes ¼cupalmonds,finely chopped ½cupsalted caramel sauce,store bought or homemade whipped cream,optional fresh blueberries,optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In the pan, place ⅓ of the bread cubes in a single layer....