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Ingredients ½cupcoconut oil,softened but not melted ½cupbrown sugar,packed ⅓cupgranulated sugar 1egg 2tspvanilla extract 1½cupall-purpose flour 2tspcornstarch 1tspBaking Soda ¼tspsalt 1cupsemisweet chocolate chips Preparation In the bowl of a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment to cream together the softened coconut oil, sugars, egg, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add in the flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt, and beat on medium-low speed until combined....

Ingredients 8slicesbacon 2mediumrusset potatoes,cubed ¼cupgreen onions,sliced, plus more for garnish 3clovesgarlic,minced 1tbsppaprika kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste 2cupscheddar,shredded 10eggs,scrambled 1avocado,sliced hot sauce,for serving Preparation In a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, cook bacon for 8 minutes until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool, then chop. Add potatoes to bacon fat and cook undisturbed for 10 minutes, then flip and move around to get all sides golden....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1tspmustard seeds 1tspfenugreek seeds ⅛tspground turmeric ⅛tspasafoetida powder 12ozfresh cranberries,(1 package), finely chopped 1tspsalt ½tspachar masala Preparation Heat olive oil, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, turmeric, and asafoetida in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant. Mix in cranberries, salt, and achar masala. Cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes until cranberries soften and break down. Remove from heat to cool before serving....

Ingredients 1russet potatoes,or more vegetable oil,olive oil, or bacon grease, as needed salt Preparation Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat it to 400 degrees F. Wash the potatoes and dry them with a kitchen towel. If they have big eyes or tiny sprouts, dig those out (the tip of a potato peeler is the best tool for the job). Poke each potato all over 10 to 12 times with a dinner fork....

Ingredients ½cupbutter 1cupbrown sugar ½cuppineapple juice ½tspcinnamon nutmeg,a pinch cloves,a pinch Preparation Add the butter, brown sugar, pineapple juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves to a pan. Place the pan over medium heat. Bring the pot to a simmer, then cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until the glaze is syrupy. Pour half the glaze over the ham. Cover the ham with foil, then bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes per pound....

Ingredients 1small zucchini,cut into strips 1green bell pepper,cut into strips yellow bell pepper,cut into strips portobello mushroom,caps cut into strips ½cupgrape tomatoes,halved ½cupcorn,thawed if using frozen 1medium yellow onion,cut into wedges 15ozblack beans,(1 can) rinsed and drained 3clovesgarlic,minced, plus 3 cloves halved 1½tspcumin ½tsporegano,dried 1tspgarlic powder 1½tspsmoked paprika 1tsponion powder 1tspchili powder ¼tspcayenne pepper salt,to taste 4tbspolive oil,divided 3red bell peppers,halved and seeded 1avocado,diced 3tbsplemon juice pepper,to taste ¼tspred pepper flakes...

Ingredients 1tbsppaprika 1tbspgarlic powder 1tsponion powder ½tspcumin 2tspdried oregano ¼tspcayenne pepper 1tspsalt ½tsppepper 2eggplants 1tbspolive oil 1onion,diced 1red bell pepper,diced 2cupschicken,cooked, shredded ½lime,juiced 1cupMonterey Jack Cheese,shredded 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded 1cupguacamole,to serve pickled jalapeno,to serve fresh cilantro,chopped, to serve salsa,to serve cooking oil spray Preparation Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Set aside....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1tbspbutter 12ozzucchini,diced into ½ inch pieces 12ozyellow squash,diced into ½ inch pieces 1½cupsgrape tomatoes ¾tspItalian Seasoning ¾tspgarlic powder salt and freshly ground black pepper ½cupparmesan cheese,finely shredded Preparation Heat olive oil and butter in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add in zucchini and squash and saute 2 minutes. Add in tomatoes then evenly sprinkle in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper to taste....

Ingredients ½cupbutter 1½cupswhite sugar,plus 2 tbsp 3eggs 6very ripe bananas,mashed 16ozreduced fat sour cream,(1 container) 2tspvanilla extract 2tspground cinnamon,plus 1 tsp ½tspsalt 3tspbaking soda 2½cupsall-purpose flour 2cupswhite whole wheat flour 1cupwalnuts,chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Grease four 7×3-inch loaf pans. Stir together 2 tablespoons white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Dust the pans lightly with sugar mixture. Beat butter and 1½ cups sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth....

Ingredients 4cupsmilk of choice 8ozwhite chocolate,chopped into small pieces, or white chocolate chips 1tspvanilla extract ½tsppeppermint extract,more or less to taste Preparation Stir the milk and chopped white chocolate together in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a simmer and the chocolate is melted. Do not let it come to a boil or let the chocolate burn on the bottom. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and peppermint extract....

Ingredients 4pork chops,(1 inch thick), boneless 2mediumsweet potatoes,peeled and sliced ½ inch thick 1mediumonion,sliced 2apples,peeled, cored and sliced 1tbspbrown sugar ½tspground nutmeg ¼tspsalt freshly ground black pepper,to taste 16ozsauerkraut,drained Preparation Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. Quickly brown the pork chops on each side. Set aside. Arrange sweet potato slices in the bottom of a 3 to 4 quart slow cooker. Cover with the onion slices, then the apple slices....

Ingredients 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 4 cup chicken stock 1 tsp red curry powder 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground white pepper 1/4 cup honey 1 16-oz. can of yams, drained and mashed 2 cups heavy cream few sprigs of fresh parsley Preparation Heat the oil in a medium-sized stockpot over medium heat. Add the onion and celery into the stockpot and sauté them for 6 minutes....

Ingredients 1cupalmonds,slivered 10ozbacon,sliced 3large romaine hearts,chopped into bite size pieces 1pintgrape tomatoes,halved 1cupswiss cheese,(4 oz), shredded ½cupparmesan cheese,finely shredded 1½cupscroutons ¾cuplight olive oil ¼cupfresh lemon juice 2clovesgarlic,minced 1tspdijon mustard 1½tsphoney ¾tspsalt,or to taste ½tspfreshly ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dijon and honey to a jar. Add salt and pepper. Cover and seal with lid, and shake to blend. If needed, stir up honey if it sticks to the bottom of the jar....

Ingredients ice 50mlvodka 25mlpeach schnapps 2oranges,juiced, plus 2 slices for garnish 50mlcranberry juice glacé cherries,for garnish, optional Preparation Fill 2 tall glasses with ice cubes. Pour the vodka, peach schnapps, and fruit juices into a large jug and stir. Divide the mixture between the glasses and stir gently to combine. Garnish with the cocktail cherries and orange slices. Serve and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients 1largered onion,halved and sliced ¼ inch thick 3largecarrots,sliced on an angle ½ inch thick 1lbbrussels sprouts,stemmed and halved 3tbspextra virgin olive oil 1tspsalt ½tspfreshly ground black pepper 1tspthyme,dried 1lbItalian sausage links,(bratwurst, chorizo, or any sausage may be substituted) Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a 13×18-inch baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil for easy clean-up, if desired....

Ingredients 3lbssweet potatoespeeled and cut into 2 inch chunks ½cupbuttermelted ½cupbrown sugardivided ¼cuporange juice ½tspkosher salt 1tspvanilla ½cuppecanschopped Preparation Toss the sweet potatoes with the butter, 1/2 of the brown sugar, Kosher salt, orange juice, and vanilla extract in the slow cooker. Cook on High for 4 hours. Use an immersion blender or mash to smooth the potatoes out. Top with the rest of the brown sugar and pecans and serve....

Ingredients 1⅔cupsall purpose flour 1cupsugar ¼tspbaking soda 1tspbaking powder ⅛tspsalt ¾cupunsalted butter,room temperature 3egg whites 1tspvanilla extract ½cupplain greek yogurt,or sour cream ½cupsparkling cider,plus 2 tablespoons 4ozwhite chocolate chips,or chocolate chips 1cupunsalted butter,room temperature 3cupspowdered sugar 1tspvanilla 4tbspsparkling cider Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, line standard cupcake pan with paper liners and set aside. In a large bowl whisk together dry ingredients-flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt....

Ingredients 5cupschicken broth,low sodium 1cupwater 3tbspolive oil 1onion 2cupsarborio rice ½cupdry white wine 1¼tspsalt ½cupsun dried tomatoes,dry packed or oil packed ¼tspfresh ground black pepper 3tbsppesto ¼cupparmesan,grated Preparation In a medium saucepan, bring the broth and water to a simmer. In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent. Add the rice to the pot and stir for about 2 minutes until it begins to turn opaque....

Ingredients 1cupmilk ½cupsugar,plus 1 tbsp, divided 1tspsaffron thread ¼ozactive dry yeast 4½cupsall-purpose flour 1tspkosher salt 1tspground cardamom 3large eggs,divided ¼cupsour cream 6tbspunsalted butter,softened raisin,or chocolate chips Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and the saffron threads. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Once the milk is steaming, remove from the heat and let cool to 110 degrees F. Sprinkle the yeast over the milk and let bubble, for about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3tbspextra-virgin olive oil 2tbspbalsamic vinegar 2medium cloves garlic,pressed or minced kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste 1ripe avocado,pitted and sliced or diced 12ozcucumbers,thinly sliced (4 Persian or 2 medium English cucumbers) 2cupsarugula ½cupcherry tomatoes,halved 2radishes,chopped Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic until blended. Season with salt and pepper. Add the avocado and cucumbers to the bowl and toss to combine....