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Ingredients 1cupblackberry juice,fresh 1cupagave blanco tequila,100% ⅔cuplime juice,fresh ½cupGrand Mariner,or Cointreau 3tbspsimple syrup,optional ½cupwater ice cubes lime slices Preparation Heat approximately 12 ounces of fresh blackberries and ½ cup of water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Once heated, use a spoon or fork to mash the blueberries together. Then use a fine-mesh strainer or a cheesecloth to strain out the juice. Reserve 1 cup of juice for the margaritas....

Ingredients 1large sweet potato,peeled and cubed 1red bell pepper,seeded and sliced olive oil,to taste salt,to taste pepper,to taste 1green bell pepper,seeded and sliced 1lbchicken thighs 4clovesgarlic,minced, divided 2cupsbrown rice,cooked, divided 2cupsquinoa,divided ¼cuptahini ½lemon,juiced ¼cupwater ½cupsalsa,divided ½cupblack beans,divided ½cupchickpeas,divided 1cupcherry tomato,divided 1cucumber,sliced, divided 1cuplettuce,chopped, divided Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium bowl, mix the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. In a separate medium bowl mix the peppers with olive oil, salt, and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup milk ¼ cup butter 1 egg 2 ¼ tsp. instant yeast 3 ½ cups flour ½ tsp. salt ¼ cup sugar ½ cup butter, softened, for brushing on the dough ½ cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar, packed 3 tbsp. ground cinnamon ½ cup butter, softened ¼ cup cream cheese, softened 1 ½ cup powdered sugar 2 tbsp. milk, if needed Preparation Combine milk and 1 cup butter in a microwave-safe bowl....

Ingredients 6pcschicken thighsskin-on and bone-in 1tsppeanut oil 3pcsgreen onionsfinely sliced 1pcsmall red chillifinely sliced ¼cupcrushed peanuts 1cupThai sweet chili sauceuse sugar-free for lower carb ⅓cuplow-sodium soy sauce ⅓cuprice wine vinegaror white vinegar 6tbspcoconut sugaror use brown sugar substitute for lower carb 4tbspfish sauce 2tbsplime juice 1tbspminced lemongrass 1tbspminced garlic 2tspsesame oil (or peanut oil) 6.5ozrice stick noodles(180 g) prepared to package instructions (usually boiled for 5 to 6 minutes) ¾cupbean sprouts...

Ingredients 3Bartlett pears,cored, and cut into ½ inch cubes ½cupwater ½tbspcinnamon ½tspground nutmeg ¼tspground allspice ¼tspground cloves ¾cupsugar 2cupsall purpose flour ½cupsugar ¼tspkosher salt 4tspbaking powder ½cupvegetable oil ½cupheavy cream 1cupmilk 1tbspvanilla extract 2largeeggs,beaten nonstick cooking spray,for greasing 1cupheavy cream 1tspcinnamon 1½tbsppowdered sugar fresh mint sprig,for garnish 6cupsneutral oil,such as vegetable oil, for frying 4chicken breasts,boneless, skinless, cut into 2 inch wide strips 1½tsplemon pepper 1½tspkosher salt 1tspAc’cent® seasoning 1½cupsall purpose flour...

Ingredients 2boneless skinless chicken breasts salt pepper ⅔cupall-purpose flour 4tbspolive oil ⅓cupwhite wine 2tbspunsalted butter 2clovesgarlic,chopped 2tbspcaper 3tbsplemon juice 1½cupschicken stock ⅓cupheavy cream 2tbspfresh flat-leaf parsley,chopped 8ozangel hair pasta,cooked, for serving Preparation Butterfly each chicken breast. Lay a piece of parchment paper on top and pound to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Cut each breast in half lengthwise so you have 4 pieces of chicken....

Ingredients 17.5ozchocolate chip cookie mix packet 19.9ozbrownie mix,(makes approximately 9×9-inch pan) not family-size 3tbspwater,divided 4eggs,divided ⅔cupbutter,divided Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease a 9×13-inch pan. Combine the brownie mix, ⅓ cup butter, 2 tablespoons of water, and 2 eggs in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the cookie mix, 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon of water, and ⅓ cup butter. Place the cookie mix in 2 tablespoon heaps around the pan....

Ingredients 2tbspsoy sauce 2tbsplight brown sugar 1tbspfresh ginger,peeled and minced 2tspdark Asian sesame oil 2clovegarlic ¼tsphot red pepper flakes,crushed 2pork tenderloins 1scallion,white and green parts Preparation Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line a small roasting pan with aluminum foil and lightly oil the foil. This is important, because the glaze has a high sugar content and it will scorch during roasting....

Ingredients 4cupsbroccoli florets 4cupscauliflower florets,bite sized 2tbspolive oil 1garlic clove,minced ½cupfresh Parmesan cheese,shredded salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Wash the broccoli and cauliflower. Dry thoroughly. Toss with the olive oil and garlic in a large bowl.. Add the cheese and using hands, massage the cheese into the crevices of the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast for 10 minutes, then stir and roast for an additional 5 for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender crisp....

Ingredients 30soft caramels,unwrapped, Kraft or Soft Werthers ⅓cupheavy cream ⅛tspsea salt green apple slices,for dipping graham crackers,for dipping pretzels,for dipping Preparation In a small saucepan, combine soft caramels and heavy cream over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring often until the caramel is melted for about 15 minutes. Stir in flaky sea salt. Serve warm with green apples, graham crackers and pretzels for dipping. Related Video

Ingredients 4cupsSwanson® Natural Goodness® Chicken Broth 3cupsCampbell’s® Tomato Juice ½tspgarlic powder 1tsporegano leaves,dried ¼tspground black pepper 1bagfrozen vegetable combination 1canred kidney beans Preparation Heat the chicken broth, tomato juice, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper and vegetables in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Add the beans and cook until the mixture is hot....

Ingredients 32ozboneless ribeye steaks,or scotch fillet, sirloin, rump, strip or porterhouse steaks, 1-inch thick 2tbspolive oil 1onion,sliced 2garlic cloves,minced 7ozbrown mushrooms,sliced 3tbspunsalted butter 3tbspplain flour 2½cupsbeef broth,or beef stock 2tspWorcestershire sauce salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Pat steaks dry with paper towel. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat a lightly oiled skillet or pan (or barbecue) on high heat until just beginning to smoke. Cook steaks for 3 minutes each side or until cooked to desired doneness....

Ingredients 1cupwater 3tbspcornstarch 2½cupsfrozen strawberriesthawed and cut into bite-sized pieces ¾cupwhite sugar Preparation Whisk the water and cornstarch together in a large saucepan. Stir the strawberries and sugar into the water. Cook the strawberry mixture over medium heat for 10 minutes until thick. Allow to cool completely. Serve over cakes, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1shotwhiskey 1beer Preparation Fill a shot glass with whiskey. Fill a beer mug with beer. Drop the shot into the beer and drink quickly. Related Video

Ingredients 2cupscoconut milk,light 3tbsphoney 1tspground turmeric 1tspground ginger ⅛tspfreshly ground black pepper Preparation Place the coconut milk, honey, turmeric, ginger, and black pepper in a blender, then blend until smooth. Strain. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze 1 hour. Insert the sticks and freeze for about 4 hours more, until solid. Serve frozen, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1tbspchili powder 1tspground cinnamon 2tspkosher salt ⅛tspground cloves ½tspground nutmeg ¼tspcayenne pepper 2tspolive oil 1medium onion,diced 2large garlic cloves,minced 2tbspfresh ginger,finely minced 1jalapeno,seeds and membrane removed, minced 2medium carrots,diced into ½-inch cubes 4large portobello mushrooms,stemmed, wiped clean, and cubed 2cupscorn,frozen 28ozcan fire roasted diced tomatoes,(1 can) 15ozcan pureed pumpkin,(1 can) 15ozblack beans,(1 can) drained and rinsed 2cupsvegetable stock,unsalted 1extra-large avocado,(2 small) cubed 5green onions,sliced 10tbspcheddar cheese,reduced-fat shredded 5tbsplight sour cream...

Ingredients all-purpose flour,for dusting pan and confectioners’ sugar for dusting baked cake 4large eggs,at room temperature ¾cupgranulated sugar 1½tsppure vanilla extract 2tbspvegetable oil 1cupall-purpose flour,spoon & leveled 1tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt 1tspcornstarch 2tspwarm water 1cupfresh blueberries,or frozen 1tbsplemon juice 1tbspgranulated sugar 1½cupsheavy cream 3tbspconfectioners’ sugar ½cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 4ozblock full-fat cream cheese,softened to room temperature 3cupsconfectioners’ sugar 2tbsplemon juice ½tsppure vanilla extract blueberries,fresh for garnish, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients ¼cupbutter ¼cupoil ½cupsugar 2eggs ¼cupmilk dashvanilla extract ¼cupraspberry jam 1 ¼cupsflour 1tspbaking powder ½cupwhite chocolate chunks 1cupheavy cream ½lemon vanilla pod Preparation Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Take out three bowls. In the first bowl, add butter, oil and sugar, then whip until it becomes a creamy mixture. For the second bowl, mix the eggs, milk, vanilla, and raspberry jam. Then add slowly to the first bowl....

Ingredients 12ozwhite chocolate melting discs ½cupalmonds ½cupdried apricots,coarsely chopped ½cupdried cranberries ½cupdried blueberries ½cupgolden raisins ½cupraisins 2ozsemi sweet chocolate chips Preparation Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Add the white chocolate discs to a large glass bowl and microwave in 30-second increments until smooth, stirring in between every 30 seconds. Add the almonds and fruits into the chocolate and stir. Place spoonfuls of the chocolate mixture onto the baking sheet in mounds....

Ingredients 2partsgin 1partCampari® 1partvermouth 2olives dash orange bitters Preparation Shake with ice and strain. Related Video