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Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 5tbspbutter 1½lbssea scallops 1tspsalt ¼tspfresh ground black pepper 1cupdry white wine 1lemon zest,grated 2tbspfresh tarragon,chopped Preparation In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil with ½ tablespoon of the butter over moderate heat. Season the scallops with ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper. Put half the scallops in the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes until browned. Turn and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until browned on the second side and just done....

Ingredients 10cupsstrawberries,coarsely chopped 12ozfresh or frozen cranberries,coarsely chopped 2ozpowdered fruit pectin 1tspmargarine 5lbswhite sugar Preparation Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Let simmer while making jam. In a large saucepan, combine strawberries, cranberries, pectin, and margarine. Bring to a boil. Stir in sugar, and return to a boil. Cook for 1 minute; remove from heat. Quickly fill jars to within ½-inch from the top. Wipe rims clean, and put on lids....

Ingredients 2cupschicken,diced, fully cooked ⅓cupmayonnaise ¼cupsriracha ½cuponion ½cupcelery 4cupsrice,cooked 2tbspsoy sauce oil,for pan frying Preparation In a mixing bowl, stir together the chicken, mayonnaise, Sriracha, onions and celery. Set aside. In another mixing bowl, combine the rice and soy sauce. With wet hands, take a handful of rice in one hand, press together and flatten. Take a spoonful of the Sriracha mayo chicken and place in the center. Take another handful of rice and place on top....

Ingredients ½ozcrème de cassis 1ozcognac,or brandy 1ozcranberry juice 1ozsparkling wine orange peel,for garnish Preparation In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the crème de cassis, cognac, and cranberry juice. Shake for 20 seconds then strain into a coupe glass. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with an orange peel. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1quartwater 1cupolive oi,(plus 2 tbs) 5½tbspwine vinegar 1smallonion 12peppercorns 5bay leaves 1½tspsalt 4largeartichokes 2tspDijon mustard 4scallions,including green tops 6tbspfresh parsley,chopped 1¼tsplemon juice ½tspfresh ground black pepper Preparation In a large wide stainless-steel pot, combine the water, the 2 tablespoons oil, 1½ tablespoons of the vinegar, the onion, peppercorns, bay leaves, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil. Cut the stems off the artichokes and cut off the top third of the leaves....

Ingredients 2tbspwhite wine 1tbspcider vinegar 1tspdried tarragon ½tspdried onion,minced ¼tspground black pepper ½cupbutter 3egg yolks 2tbsplemon juice ½tspsalt 1pinchcayenne pepper Preparation Combine wine, vinegar, tarragon, onion, and black pepper in a skillet; bring to a boil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until almost all the liquid is evaporated. Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fully melted....

Ingredients 1lbbowtie pasta kosher salt 1cupfrozen edamame,out of the pods 2carrots,sliced into ½-inch chunks 12ozbroccoli crown,cut into bite-size florets 1cupmozzarella,part-skim, shredded 1cupgrape tomatoes,halved 4tbspolive oil 3tbspred wine vinegar ½cupmayonnaise 1tspsugar 1large clove garlic,minced fresh ground black pepper Preparation Prepare pasta as directed but set time for 3 minutes less than it says on the box or bag. When timer goes off add edamame and carrots. Cook for 2 minutes longer....

Ingredients 2cupswhite whole wheat flour,spoon & leveled, or all-purpose flour ¾tspBaking Soda ½tspsalt 1tspground cinnamon ½cuppacked light brown sugar 4tbspunsalted butter,(½ stick) softened to room temperature 2large eggs 1½cupsvery ripe banana,(about 3 bananas) mashed ⅓cupplain yogurt,or vanilla 1tsppure vanilla extract ¾cupdark chocolate chips 25soft caramel candies,unwrapped 3tbspheavy cream Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon....

Ingredients 1tbspvegetable oil 1lbboneless skinless chicken breastcut into 1-inch chunks 1packagesavory seasoning mixdivided 1yellow onionsmall, chopped 4cupschicken stock 1cupcherry tomatohalved, or 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained 8ozpastauncooked, such as penne, fusilli or bow-tie 1cupmozzarella cheese ballsbite-sized, or shredded mozzarella Preparation Heat the oil in a large, high sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix. Allow to cook, stirring often for 5 minutes or until browned and fully cooked....

Ingredients ¾cupalmonds,sliced 2cupsall-purpose flour,scoop and level to measure ¼salt,plus ⅛ tsp 1cupunsalted butter,halfway softened 1 ½cuppowdered sugar,divided 1 ½tspvanilla extract 1cupchocolate chips,mini Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grind almonds in a food processor to tiny bits, then set aside. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour and salt, then set aside. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and ½ cup of powdered sugar until combined, with the mixture not pale and fluffy, but just blended and slightly creamy....

Ingredients 4fresh oranges,peeled 2cupsice ⅓cupmilk,egular, soy, coconut, your preference 2tbsphoney,or agave or your desired sweetener, if needed 1tspvanilla extract,store-bought or homemade Preparation Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add more ice if you would like. Related Video

Ingredients 3cupsrotini pasta(measured dry) 6ozcanned tunadrained ½cupcelerydiced 3green onionssliced ¾cupbaby peasdefrosted and drained 1cupcheddar cheesediced, optional ⅔cupmayonnaise ⅓cupsour cream 2tbspsweet pickle relish 1tbspwhite vinegar saltto taste pepperto taste ½tspdried dill Preparation Combine all dressing ingredients and set aside. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving....

Ingredients 20glazed doughnut holes,Entenmann’s® 1cuppremier white morsels,Nestlé® 2tbspsolid vegetable shortening,Crisco® 20Life Savers Gummies® 20mini candy-coated milk chocolate candies,M&M’s Minis®, medium 2dropsred food coloring Preparation Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper. Cut ⅛-inch-thick slices from 2 opposite sides of each doughnut hole. Melt white morsels and vegetable shortening in top of double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl in microwave. Working with one doughnut hole at a time, use a fork to dip into melted morsels mixture to coat....

Ingredients 2cupsold-fashioned oats 1cupBlue Diamond Almonds ½cupshredded coconutor shaved ¼cupmaple syrup ¼cupcoconut oilmelted ½tspground cinnamon ¼tspvanilla extractstore-bought or homemade ½tspsalt 1½cupdried cherries 4ozdark chocolate chunks Preparation Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray, or line it with parchment paper. Set aside. Combine the oats, almonds, and coconut in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth....

Ingredients 12tbspbutter,unsalted, softened ½cupsugar ½cuplight brown sugar,tightly packed 1large egg ½tspvanilla extract 1¼cupall-purpose flour,plus an additional 2 tablespoons 1cupgraham cracker crumbs ½tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 1cupmarshmallow fluff 3milkchocolate bars,broken into quarters ½cupmilk chocolate chips Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease and flour (or line with parchment paper) a 9×9-inch pan. Set aside. Beat together the butter and sugars until well combined. Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until completely combined....

Ingredients 1½tbspcornstarch 1tbspwater ⅓cuprice wine vinegar ⅓cupbrown sugar 3tbspketchup 1½tbsplow sodium soy sauce 8ozpineapple chunks,(drained, juice reserved) 2tbspvegetable oil 1½lbsboneless chicken breast,(cut into chunks) salt and pepper 1small red bell pepper,(cut into one inch strips) 1small green bell pepper,(cut into strips) 1small sweet onion,(cut into strips) cooked white rice,(optional) sesame seeds,for garnish (optional) Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and water until combined. Whisk in rice wine vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and reserved pineapple juice....

Ingredients 4tbspunsalted butter 1tbspolive oil ½onionchopped, optional 1lbcremini mushroomsor button mushrooms 2tbspdry white wineoptional 1tspfresh thyme leaveschopped 2tbspfresh parsleychopped 4garlic clovesminced Salt and pepperto taste Preparation Heat the butter and oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for 3 minutes until softened. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes until golden and crispy on the edges. Pour in the wine and cook for 2 minutes, to reduce slightly....

Ingredients 2carrots,peeled and cut into matchsticks 12ozdaikon root,peeled and cut into large matchsticks 3tbspkosher salt,plus more to taste 2tbspsugar ¼cupdistilled white vinegar 4Lemongrass stalks 1smallwhite onion 3tbspsoy sauce 3tbspfish sauce ⅓cupsugar 1tbspdry white wine 1½tspfresh ground black pepper 2lbpork butt,trimmed of excess fat, cut into ½-inch thick slices 2tbspcanola oil 4largeFrench rolls,lightly toasted ½cupmayonnaise ½cuppâté cucumber,sliced white onion,thinly sliced jalapeño,sliced fresh cilantro leaf and tender stems Preparation Set a large colander in a large bowl....

Ingredients 70square pretzel snaps 70Hershey’s kisses 70candy corn candies Preparation Line a baking sheet with foil. Line up the pretzel snaps on the baking sheet. Top with Hershey’s kisses. Place in the oven with a temperature of 250 degrees F for 2 to 3 minutes until the chocolate is shiny, but not losing its shape. Remove carefully and press a candy corn candy into the center of each chocolate candy kiss....

Ingredients ½cupbutter,softened ¼cupbrown sugar 1egg 1tspvanilla extract 1⅓cupsflour ¾cupgraham cracker crumbs 1tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt ¼cuphazelnut spread 1dark chocolate bar 1cupmarshmallow fluff Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix the butter and brown sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla; continue blending for about 2 minutes. Add the dry ingredients and mix until dough forms. Divide the dough in half. Place half of the dough in the baking tray, making sure the entire bottom is covered....