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Ingredients ¾cupbuttermilk ¼cupmayonnaise 2tbspwhite wine vinegar ½garlic clove,crushed 2tspfresh dill,chopped salt and ground black pepper,to taste 3cupsfresh green beans,trimmed 1lbsalmon fillets ½tspvegetable oil 4cupsgreen leaf lettuce,chopped 1lbtomatoes,cut into bite-sized pieces 15ozcorn,(1 can), drained 2cucumbers,halved, sliced 5eggs,hard boiled, halved 4bacon slices,cooked, cut into thin strips 4spring onions,thinly sliced Preparation Combine the buttermilk, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, and garlic in a jar. Seal and shake well. Stir in the dill, salt, and pepper....

Ingredients 1cupgrape tomatoes,halved 1tspolive oil pinchkosher salt black pepper,to taste sprigthyme or oregano,fresh 3large eggs ⅛tspsalt black pepper,to taste 1cupbaby spinach,sliced 1ozATHENOS Feta cheese,crumbled Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the tomatoes on a small baking sheet and drizzle with oil, salt pepper, and fresh herbs. Roast for about 12 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile beat the eggs in a medium bowl with a little water, salt, and pepper....

Ingredients 4lbpork buttboneless, or boneless country ribs, fat trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes 2tspcanola oilor other vegetable oil 1½tspsalt ¾tsppepper 1tspcuminground 1onionpeeled and quartered 2bay leaves 1tspdried oregano 2tbspfresh lime juice 2cupschicken stock 1orangemedium, quartered and juiced, keep the rinds Preparation Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat to 300 degrees F. Heat a large pot over medium heat, add oil. Season the meat with salt and pepper and brown it in batches....

Ingredients 7ozpineapple juicelike R.W. Knudsen 3tbsppumpkin puree 1tsphoneyor maple syrup, more or less to taste 1large lemonjuiced ¼tspvanilla extract ¼tspground cinnamon pinchground ginger dashnutmeg dashallspiceor cloves 3ozdark rumlike Myer’s Preparation Pour the pineapple juice, pumpkin puree, honey, juiced lemon, vanilla extra, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and dark rum into a blender. Blend well. Fill two double-old fashioned glasses with ice. Pour the mixture over ice, then garnish with a dash of cinnamon....

Ingredients 12ozdried pasta,I used penne 2tbspolive oil,extra-virgin 1lbjumbo shrimp,peeled and deveined 1tspsea salt,divided 1tspblack pepper,freshly-ground, divided 1cupwhite onion,diced, about small onion 6garlic cloves,minced 14oztomatoes,1 can, crushed 14oztomatoes,1 can, diced fire-roasted, drained 3tbspbasil leaves,julienned or chopped fresh ¼tspred pepper flakes,crushed, plus extra for sprinkling ¼tsporegano,dried granulated sugar,pinch, optional ⅓cupheavy cream Parmesan cheese,freshly-grated, optional toppings: fresh basil, extra crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Cook pasta al dente in a large stockpot of generously-salted boiling water according to package instructions....

Ingredients ½cupmilklow fat, skim or almond milk 2tbspunsweetened cocoa powderor dutch cocoa powder 2 tbspraw sugar or any sugar/natural sweetener of choice 1large egg 1tsppure vanilla extract 4slicesbread sweet, white, grain or sourdough 1tbsppowdered peanut butter or creamy peanut butter 3tbsp5% cream cheeseor reduced fat, room temperature 1tbspmaple syrup or sugar icing sugar ¼cupchocolatemilk or dark, melted peanuts crushed, or nuts of choice Preparation Whisk together the milk, cocoa powder and sugar until dissolved....

Ingredients 3medium zucchini,(about ¾ lb) cut into half moons 2¾large red bell peppers,(about ¾ lb) sliced into 1-inch strips 1medium yellow onion,sliced into half moons 1tbspolive oil ½tspsalt 1lbground turkey 1large egg 2tbspmayonnaise ½cupplain bread crumbs 1tspItalian seasoning,or ¼ tsp each of dried oregano, basil, marjoram, and rosemary ½tspsalt ¼tspground black pepper 1lbany small shaped pasta,such as orecchiette, bowties, or rotini 2tbspolive oil 2tbspfresh lemon juice ¼cupfresh parsley,chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F....

Ingredients 2lbyukon gold potatopeeled if desired, diced 1tbspkosher saltdivided, plus ½ teaspoon 2tbspunsalted butter ¼cupmilk 4ozshredded cheddar cheesedivided 2tbspunsalted butterdivided 1½lbground turkey 1yellow oniondiced 2Celery Stalksdiced 1Carrotlarge, diced ½tspkosher salt 2clovesgarlicminced 2parsnipslarge, peeled and diced ½cupgreen beanstrimmed and chopped 2packetsMcCormick® Turkey Gravy Mix 1tbspall-purpose flour ½tspfreshly ground black pepper 1tspdried thyme ½tspdried sage ¾cupmilk 1cupchicken stock Preparation Make the mashed potato topping: Add the potatoes to a large stockpot and fill with cold water until the potatoes are covered by about 1 inch....

Ingredients 1¾cupscake flour,spoon and leveled ¾tspbaking powder ¼tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt ½cupbutter,unsalted, softened to room temperature 1cupgranulated sugar 3large egg whites,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract ½cupsour cream,full-fat, at room temperature ½cupchampagne,brand of choice ¾cupchampagne,brand of choice 1cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 4cupsconfectioners’ sugar 1tsppure vanilla extract gold glitter sprinkles,optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners. Line a second pan with 2 liners – this recipe makes about 14 cupcakes....

Ingredients 1 package Kool-Aid , Ice Blue Raspberry Lemonade 1 cup sugar 8 cups water 64 oz Sprite, (1 bottle) 1 pc lemon wheel, per serving 1 sprig mint leaf, per serving Preparation Mix Kool-Aid with sugar and 8 cups of water. Stir until sugar is melted. Mix 2 cups of this with 2 cups of Sprite. Pour into small containers, or ice cube trays, and place in the freezer to make “ice” that will not water down the punch as it melts....

Ingredients ¼cupsalted butter,(½ stick) 12bacon strips,chopped ¼cupall purpose flour 1tspblack pepper 1tspsalt 4cupsmilk,warm 1tbspdijon mustard 15white bread slices 17ham slices 3cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded, divided 1tspfresh chives,chopped, for garnish 8eggs,made sunny side up, for serving Preparation In a medium pan over high heat, cook the bacon for about 12 minutes until browned. Transfer the bacon bits to a paper towel to drain and leave the bacon grease in the pan. To the pan, add the flour, pepper, and salt and whisk to combine for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 6cupsbroccoli florets ½yellow onion,diced 4tbspunsalted butter,melted 10ozcondensed cream of mushroom soup ¾cupmayonnaise 2large eggs ½tspkosher salt ¼tspground black pepper,coarse 2cupscheddar cheese,grated and divided 1cupRitz crackers,finely crushed Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the wet broccoli florets and onion in a large microwave safe bowl. Cover with a wet paper towel, then cook them in the microwave for 3 minutes. Drain the water from the bowl, then add in the butter, mushroom soup, mayonnaise, eggs, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese....

Ingredients 1tbspvegetable Oil 1mediumonion,coarsely chopped 1largejalapeno,seeded and minced 1½cupswhite rice,(10 ounces), long-grain 14ozunsweetened coconut milk,(1 can) ⅔cupwater 1½tspkosher salt 15ozkidney beans,(1 can) hot sauce,for serving Preparation In a large saucepan, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion and jalapeno and cook over moderate heat for about 5 minutes until barely softened. Stir in the rice. Add the coconut milk, water, and salt and bring to a boil. Stir in the beans, cover, and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender....

Ingredients 20ozpizza dough,store-bought 1lbclams,chopped, drained well 4clovesgarlic ¼tspdried red pepper flakes ½tspsalt 4tbspolive oil 8cupsmixed salad greens,(about 6 oz) ¾cupcherry tomatoes,(about ¼ lb), halved 1½tspwine vinegar ¼tspfresh ground black pepper Preparation Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Oil 2 12-inch pizza pans or large baking sheets. Press the pizza dough into an approximately 12-inch round or 9×13-inch rectangle, on each prepared pan. Bake for about 10 minutes until the dough begins to brown....

Ingredients ½cupbuttersoftened 8ozcream cheesesoftened 2tspmilkor cream ½cupbrown sugar ¼cuppowdered sugar ½tspvanilla extract 1cupmini chocolate chipsplus more for garnish Preparation Place the butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a mixer. Beat until smooth and creamy. Add the milk and beat until smooth. Add the brown sugar, powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then beat until smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula. Spoon the dip into a bowl....

Ingredients 1tbspcooking oil 1onion 1carrot 1clovegarlic 3½cupslow sodium chicken broth,canned, or homemade stock 1tspdill seeds 2lbsred new potatoes,(about 12) 2tspsalt fresh ground black pepper 6tbspbutter 1cuplight cream or milk 3cupsfreshor frozen corn kernels,(cut from about 5 ears) 1½lbsmedium shrimp 2tbspfresh parsley,chopped Preparation In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion, carrot, and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent....

Ingredients 8largeeggs,hard boiled ⅔cupmayonnaise 1tspground curry 1tspsugar ¼tspkosher salt ⅛tspground ginger 4stalksgreen onions,thinly sliced Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ground curry, sugar, salt, and ginger. Chop the eggs coarsely and add to the dressing along with the green onions, folding them in gently until combined. Related Video

Ingredients 8ozpackage chopped pitted dates 1cupwhite sugar ½cupmargarine 3cupscrispy rice cereal 1cupchopped pecans 1tspvanilla extract ½cupconfectioners’ sugaror as needed Preparation Cook and stir dates, sugar, and margarine in a large saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves; remove from heat. Fold crispy rice cereal, pecans, and vanilla extract into the date mixture until evenly mixed. Grease your hands with margarine. Roll date mixture into 1-inch balls. Spread confectioners’ sugar into a shallow dish; roll date balls in confectioners’ sugar to coat....

Ingredients 2largeeggs 2cupsmilkskim, low fat or full fat 2¼cupswhite self raising flour Preparation Whisk the eggs and milk together to combine. Add in the flour, and beat until the batter is smooth and lump-free. Heat a nonstick pan over low-medium heat with cooking oil spray. Wipe over excess; pour about ⅓ cup of batter per pancake. Cook pancakes for 1 to 2 minutes, or until bubbles appear on the surface and the bases are golden brown....

Ingredients 1cupwater 3tbspbuttersoftened 3½ cupsWhite Lily® All Purpose Wheat Flouror more as needed ¼ cup sugar 1¼ tspsalt 25ozactive dry yeast Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray Preparation Place water, butter, egg, 3 cups flour blend, sugar, salt, and yeast in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough/Manual cycle. During the initial mixing cycle, open the lid and scrape down the sides of the bread pan as necessary....