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Ingredients 1cupgranulated sugar 1vanilla bean 1¾cupscake flour 1½tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ½cupunsalted butter,(1 stick), room temperature 2large eggs,room temperature ⅓cupGreek yogurt,or sour cream, avoid non-fat versions of either 1tbspvanilla extract ⅔cupwhole milk ¾cupbutter,(1½ sticks), room temperature 2cupspowdered sugar ½cupcaramel sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare baking cup pans with about 15 cupcake liners. Add the granulated sugar and vanilla bean to the bowl of a stand mixer, and beat on medium speed for about 30 seconds until blended....

Ingredients 2largechicken breastsboneless, skinless,and halved horizontally to make 4 1tspgarlic powder 1tspsalt cracked pepper ½lemonjuiced 4tbspflourall purpose or tapioca, Optional 1tbspbutter 2tspoil 1mediumbrown onion 2tbspgarlic(6-8 cloves) minced 1¼cupchicken brothstock ⅔cuplight cooking cream 1tspcornstarchmix with 1 tablespoon of water 3tbsplemon juiceadjust to your tastes 2tspdried Italian mixed herbs 2tbspfresh parsley Lemon slices or wedgesto serve Preparation Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Squeeze the lemon juice of half a lemon over each fillet, rubbing it into each fillet....

Ingredients ¼cupmayonnaise ¼cupMexican cheese blend,shredded 2tbspbutter,room temperature 2tbspjalapeno peppers,canned, diced 1tsphot pepper sauce,such as Tabasco® 6potato bread slices,crusts removed, bread cut into 4 triangles Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Mix the mayonnaise, Mexican cheese blend, butter, jalapeno peppers, and hot sauce together in a bowl, then spread onto each bread triangle. Place the triangles on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes until toasts are lightly browned....

Ingredients 3lbschicken breasts,cooked, chopped 1tbspolive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper ½cupmayonnaise ½cupsour cream 1tbspcurry powder 1½tbsphoney ⅔cupsalted cashews 3largestalks celery,diced 1cupseedless grapes,halved 3scallions,finely sliced pinchcayenne pepper,optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange chicken breasts skin-side up on baking sheet. Coat with olive oil and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, or until done....

Ingredients 2pita bread,rounds, 8 to 12-inches Olive oil,for toasting the pita salt and pepper,to taste 4Persian,pickling, or other small cucumbers, thinly sliced 4radishes,trimmed and thinly sliced 2large tomatoes,cored and cut into 1-inch pieces ½pintcherry tomatoes,halved ¼red onion,very thinly sliced ¼cupscallions,sliced, white and light green parts 1lemon,juiced or more to taste 4tbspolive oil mint leaves,fresh large handful, coarsely chopped parsley leaves,fresh large handful, coarsely chopped Preparation Set the oven to 375 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 ¾lbflank steak kosher saltto taste freshly ground black pepperto taste 1tbspolive oil 1small yellow onionthinly sliced lengthwise 1clovegarlic 1small sprig fresh rosemaryminced, plus more for garnish 2tbspdijon mustard ½ cup water potatoor paste, for serving, cooked Preparation Season the steak on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, 5 to 6 minutes....

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Ingredients 1½lbtomatillos 3clovesgarlic,still in their peels 2jalapeno peppers ½cupchopped fresh cilantro,leaves and stems salt 4large Anaheim or hatch green chiles,or poblanos for spicier variation 12yellow corn tortillas,look for sturdy corn tortillas extra virgin olive oil,corn oil or canola oil 1lbMonterey Jack cheese,grated, plus more as desired sour cream cilantro Preparation Remove the husks from the tomatillos. Rinse off the tomatillos. Cut the tomatillos in half and place them cut-side down on a roasting pan lined with aluminum foil....

Ingredients 2/3 cup sweet potato, mashed 1/2 cup dates, pitted 1/4 cup cocoa powder 3 tbsp coconut oil 2 tbsp nut butter 1/2 cup coconut milk 1 tsp vanilla Preparation Melt the coconut oil in a saucepan then whisk in the cocoa powder to form the syrup. In a separate bowl, blend together the dates and milk until the mixture smoothens. Next, add the sweet potato, nut butter, and vanilla and blend until the mixture smoothens....

Ingredients 2tbspcoconut oil ½cupsugar ½cuppopcorn kernels ½tspsalt 1tspcinnamon,(for Cinnamon Kettle Corn) ½cupbrown sugar,(instead of regular sugar for more caramel version) Preparation Lay out jelly roll pan or parchment paper to pour popcorn onto when done. Set aside. Add coconut oil, sugar and popcorn kernels to stovetop popcorn popper. Turn to medium heat and stir popper constantly until kernels pop and it’s full. Pour popcorn onto pan or parchment paper and immediately sprinkle on ½ teaspoon salt....

Ingredients 2 eggs 2 cups zucchini, or 3 medium zucchinis, chopped, boiled, drained and cooled for a few min after draining 2 cups white sugar, or 1 cup Splenda blend 1 cup evaporated milk 1 stick unsalted butter ½ tsp salt ¼ cup flour 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 pie crust, prepared ¼ tsp ground cinnamon ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Put the butter, zucchini, sugar, flour, salt, milk, egg, and vanilla into a blender....

Ingredients 2chicken breasts,(1 to 1½ lbs) bone-in, skin removed 1cupwhite rice,long-grain, like basmati 2ribscelery,diced small 2medium carrots,peeled, diced small 1onion,diced small 2clovesgarlic,peeled but left whole 1tspsalt,plus more to taste ½tspground black pepper 8cupschicken stock,unsalted or low sodium 3tbsplemon juice,(about ½ lemon) fresh parsley,chopped, for serving Preparation Combine the chicken, white rice, celery, carrots, onions, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large pot. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil over high heat....

Ingredients 1tbspgarlic olive oil 1onion,finely chopped 2carrots,diced 2garlic cloves,(or 2 tsp minced garlic), crushed 4osso bucco beef steaks 1tbsptomato paste ¼cupdry red wine 1cancondensed tomato soup,or pasta sauce or crushed tomatoes 1tbspvegetable stock powder ¼cupwater salt,to taste parsley,to garnish polenta,(prepared to package instructions) Preparation Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onions, carrots and garlic. Cook until onion is transparent. Add the osso bucco steaks and brown on both sides....

Ingredients 1¼cupsall-purpose flour,spooned and leveled 1tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt ⅔cupcreamy peanut butter 8tbspunsalted butter,softened to room temperature ¾cupdark brown sugar,packed 2large eggs 1tsppure vanilla extract ¼cupmilk 2¾cupsconfectioners’ sugar ⅔cupunsweetened cocoa powder 6tbspunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 6tbspheavy cream 1tsppure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12-cup muffin pan with liners. Set aside. Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. With a handheld or stand mixer, cream together the peanut butter, butter, and brown sugar until light and fluffy for about 2 minutes on medium speed....

Ingredients 1lbrhubarb ½cupshallots 1½tbspunsalted butter cupsugar 1tspthyme,plus 12 2-inch thyme sprigs, minced kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2pork tenderloins,(¾ lb each) Preparation Light a grill. In a medium bowl, toss the rhubarb and shallots with the butter to coat. Stir in the sugar and minced thyme and season with salt and pepper. Tear off four 16-inch-long sheets of extra-heavy-duty foil. Mound half of the rhubarb mixture in the center of each of 2 foil sheets....

Ingredients 12dinner rolls 8ozcorned beef,thinly sliced 8ozswiss cheese ⅓cupthousand island dressing,or Russian dressing 1cupsauerkraut,squeezed dry ¼cupbutter,melted 1tbspdijon mustard ½tspgarlic powder 1tspdried onion,minced ½tspcaraway seeds,optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk together the butter, mustard, garlic powder, dried onion, and caraway seeds in a small bowl. Cut the rolls in half, separating the top and bottom. Place the bottoms of the rolls in a 9 x 13-inch pan, lined with parchment paper....

Ingredients 2cupsorange sorbet,or any flavor 12pcslarge gingersnap cookies Preparation Spoon orange sorbet onto 1 cookie, top with another cookie. Repeat until cookies are gone. Wrap individually in plastic wrap, and freeze for 4 hours or until firm. Serve and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients 3lbRusset potatoes 1cupmayonnaise 1tbspYellow Mustard ¼cupsweet pickleschopped, or sweet relish 2tspgranulated sugar 2tspapple cider vinegar ½tspgarlic powder 5hard-boiled eggshelled and diced 4greenonionsfinely diced 2celerystalksfinely diced kosher saltto taste black pepperto taste Preparation Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water. Set over high heat and cook just until fork tender. Be careful to keep an eye on the potatoes because if they overcook they will get mushy....

Ingredients 4scallions 2clovesgarlic 1fresh hot chile ½tsplemon zest,finely grated ¼tspcayenne pepper 2tbspextra virgin olive oil ½tspsalt Preparation In a small bowl, combine the scallions with the garlic, chile, lemon zest, and cayenne, mashing slightly with the back of a spoon. Stir in the olive oil and salt. Lightly brush the paste onto the desired dish and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 12tbspunsalted butter 1cupsugar 1tbspvanilla 4largeeggs ¼cupwhole milk 2cupsflour 1tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Flour and butter an 8×4 inch loaf pan. To a stand mixer add the butter and sugar on high speed and beat until light and fluffy, for about 2 to 3 minutes. On medium speed add in the vanilla and the eggs one at a time, then the milk until fully combined....