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Ingredients 8ozcream cheesesoftened ½cupsour cream salt and pepperto taste 1tsplemon zest 1tbspfresh dillchopped, plus more for garnish 2tbspfresh chiveschopped, plus more for garnish 6ozsmoked salmoncoarsely chopped, plus one slice for garnish Preparation Place the cream cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper, lemon zest, dill and chives in a bowl. Stir until smooth. Add the smoked salmon to the bowl, then gently fold until incorporated. Garnish with a rolled up salmon slice similar to a rose, chopped dill, and chives....

Ingredients 1½ cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 cup granulated sugar, divided ½ tsp salt, divided 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 2 medium eggs ½ cup evaporated milk 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract 1 tsp cinnamon, ground ½ tsp nutmeg, ground ¼ tsp ginger, ground 8 tbsp salted butter, softened ¼ cup salted butter, cold, diced or shredded ¼ cup shortening, butter flavored 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp sugar...

Ingredients 1spaghetti squash olive oil salt and pepper,to taste 4cupsasparagus 2cupscherry tomato 3clovesgarlic 1tbspbasil,dried 3chicken breasts,boneless, skinless ¼cuppesto ½cupmarinara sauce,divided 2ozmozzarella cheese,sliced, divided fresh basil,chopped, to serve Preparation Using a fork or sharp knife, carefully poke holes down on one side of the spaghetti squash. Microwave the spaghetti squash for 5 minutes to soften. Let cool to room temperature. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds using a spoon....

Ingredients extra virgin olive oil 3tbspfresh parsley,chopped 2tbsplemon juice,fresh ½tspsalt freshly ground black pepper 2buncharugula,stems removed 3small red tomatoes 3small yellow tomatoes 1red onion 3ozmaytag blue cheese Preparation Whisk together the olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Toss the arugula with 3 tablespoons olive oil mixture. Divide the arugula evenly among 6 plates. Top with stack of several red and yellow tomato slices and garnish with red onion....

Ingredients 4chicken breasts,boneless skinless 8ozcream cheese ¼cupgreen onions,chopped 4slicesbacon,partially cooked Preparation Partially cook the strips of bacon for about 5 minutes on each side and set aside. Wash the chicken breasts. Flatten the chicken by pounding them out to be about ¼ inch thick. Mix cream cheese and green onion together and spread 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture onto each of the flattened chicken breasts. Roll up the chicken pieces and wrap them with the strip of bacon....

Ingredients 3lbsground beef 2onions,chopped 15ozpinto beans,(2 cans) 16ozcorn kernels,(2 packages), frozen 10oztomatoes with green chile peppers,(3 cans), diced 6serrano peppers,crushed 1¼oztaco seasoning mix,(1 package) 1ozranch dressing mix,(1 package) Preparation In a large pot over medium heat, cook the beef until brown. Stir in onion and cook a few minutes more. Drain. Stir in the pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chiles, serrano peppers, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix....

Ingredients 2lbschallah bread 2cupschestnuts,(from a14.8 oz vacuum packed jar) cooked 1stickunsalted butter 5large celery ribs ½cupcelery leaves,chopped 2large onions ½cupflat-leaf parsley,chopped 2empire apples,or jonathan apples 2tbspthyme,chopped 1tbspfresh sage,chopped 3large eggs 3cupsrich turkey stock,or low-sodium chicken broth kosher and freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the challah on 3 large rimmed baking sheets and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool, then transfer to a very large bowl....

Ingredients 1½cupsdairy milk,or nondairy 2large eggs ½cuppure maple syrup ½cupapplesauce,unsweetened 3cupsold-fashioned whole oats 1tspbaking powder 1½tspcinnamon,ground ¼tspnutmeg,ground ½tsppure vanilla extract ¼tspsalt 1cupapple,heaping, peeled, chopped ½cupwalnuts,or pecans, chopped, optional coarse sugar,optional, for topping Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously spray a muffin pan with nonstick spray. Whisk all of the ingredients together, except for the apples (and nuts and coarse sugar), in 1 large bowl. Using a spoon or rubber spatula, fold in the apples and nuts....

Ingredients 2lbsmedium eggplants,(2 medium), sliced into ½-inch thick rounds 2cupspanko breadcrumbs 1tbspItalian seasoning 1tspgarlic powder 1tspfine sea salt ½tspfreshly-cracked black pepper 2eggs,large 4cupsmarinara sauce,(homemade or store-bought) 2cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded ⅔cupparmesan cheese,finely-grated or shaved, plus extra for serving 1cupfresh basil leaves,chopped Preparation Prep the oven and baking sheet(s). Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large sheet pan (or two half sheet pans) with parchment paper, and set aside. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the Panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and fine sea salt and black pepper until combined....

Ingredients 6cupsrice chex cereal 1cupsalted peanuts 1½cupsbutterscotch morsels ½cupcreamy peanut butter 1½cupsconfectioner’s sugar Preparation Pour the Chex cereal and peanuts into a large bowl. Toss to combine. Set aside. In a large saucepan, melt the butterscotch morsels and peanut butter on low heat. Constantly stir to avoid the butterscotch morsels from burning. Once completely melted, remove the pan from heat. Pour mixture over the cereal. Carefully fold until each piece is covered in the melted peanut butter/butterscotch mixture....

Ingredients 1½lbbaby potatoes,thinly sliced 2tspolive oil 1tbspsalt ¼tsppepper 4chicken breasts,boneless skinless ¼cupbacon bits ⅔cupcheddar cheese,shredded 1cupbarbecue sauce,divided green onions,or chives 4tbspsour cream,optional Preparation Preheat grill to medium high heat. Prepare foil packets. Layout 4 large pieces of heavy-duty foil then top each with a large piece of parchment paper. Place equal amounts of sliced potatoes and onions in the middle of each packet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1pkgfresh cranberries 3cupswater 1cupgranulated sugar,plus more if needed ¾cuplight brown sugar,packed 2cinnamon sticks 2allspice berries 2whole cloves 4black peppercorns 1tbspcornstarch ¾cupheavy cream ½cupdry red wine,to taste Preparation Thoroughly rinse the cranberries under running water, shaking to remove excess water. In a 6-quart pot, combine the water, granulated and brown sugars, the cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, add the cranberries, and cook, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes or until the berries are tender....

Ingredients 2½cupsall-purpose flour 2tspcornstarch ¾tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 1cupbutter,salted, chilled and diced into ½-inch cubes 1cuplight-brown sugar,packed ½cupgranulated sugar 1large egg 1large egg yolk 2tspvanilla extract 11ozM&M’s,1 bag, mini Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, blend together the butter and sugar on low speed until it starts to come together....

Ingredients 1lbbutter Preparation Place butter in a small saucepan and melt over low heat. Cook at a low temperature ensuring the butter isn’t browning while gently skimming the foam off the top. This can take a little time, be patient. Once the foam has been removed and you’re left with a yellow liquid, allow it to cool/rest for about 5 to 7 minutes. You’ll see some sediment at the bottom (these are the milk solids)....

Ingredients 1 cup ranch salad dressing 1 ¼ oz. taco seasoning 32 oz. French fries , frozen 4 strips cooked bacon , crumbled 1/2 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded Preparation Bake the fries according to the package directions. Combine ranch dressing and taco seasoning. Set the dip aside. Sprinkle cheese and bacon evenly over fries on the baking sheet. Return fries to the hot oven until cheese has melted. Serve fries with the prepared sauce for dipping....

Ingredients 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 2 tbsp milk 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar 1/2 tsp prepared mustard 1/4 tsp celery salt 4 chicken strips, cooked according to package directions 10 10-inch flour tortillas 2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese 2 medium-sized carrots, peeled and grated 1 cup lettuce leaves, torn 1 medium-sized tomato, chopped Preparation In a small bowl, make the dressing by whisking together the yogurt, milk, sugar, mustard, and celery salt....

Ingredients 1 bag frozen meatballs, 3 lb. 1 16 oz. container sour cream 3 cans brown gravy 1 red onion Salt and pepper to taste Garlic powder Preparation Put meatballs and onion strips in crock pot and warm until meatballs are beginning to thaw. Add gravy and sour cream. Mix well while adding spices. Cook until meatballs are cooked through, about 1 hour. Put over cooked egg noddles for an easy and great meal....

Ingredients 2boneless chicken breasts 1tsppeppercorn 1clovegarlic 2largeonion slices 1sprig each of fresh herbs 1bay leaf chicken broth Preparation Place chicken, herbs, peppercorn, garlic, onion and bay leaf in a shallow pan. Pour in enough broth to cover chicken about ½ way. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Turn off heat, cover and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Slice or shred chicken and reserve broth for use in recipes or to serve with chicken....

Ingredients 1lbsshrimp,deveined but peel on (16-20 count) 3tbspolive oil 2tspkosher salt ½tspcoarse ground black pepper Preparation Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with oil, salt and pepper. Place shrimp in single layer on baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until just pink. Related Video

Ingredients 4½cupsstrawberries,fresh, halved 4lemons ½cupsugar,or to taste water ice Preparation Place the strawberries and 1 cup of water in a blender. Blend until smooth, then strain using a fine mesh strainer. Juice the lemons, which will yield about 1 cup of juice. In a small jar, combine the sugar and ½ cup of water. Shake until the sugar is completely dissolved. In a 2-quart pitcher, add the strawberry juice, lemon juice, and about ¾ of the sugar mixture....