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Ingredients 12ozcream cheese,softened 6tbsppickle juice ⅓cupdill pickle,finely chopped 1tbspfresh dill,chopped 12ozcream cheese,softened 6tbsppickle juice ⅓cupdill pickle,finely chopped 1tbspfresh dill,chopped Preparation Mix the cream cheese until soft, add in the pickle juice, a little at a time, to reach the desired consistency. Stir in the chopped pickle and fresh dill. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Serve with chips, and enjoy! Mix cream cheese until soft, add in pickle juice a little at a time to reach desired consistency....

Ingredients 8ozcrescent roll dough,(2 pckgs) refrigerated 21ozcherry pie filling,(1 can) 1cuppowdered sugar 1½tbspmilk,then more as needed 1tspalmond extract Preparation Preheat oven to temperature listed on package of crescent roll dough. Open, unroll and separate crescents onto two parchment paper. Spoon a slightly heaping 1 tablespoon of the pie filling near the large end of each of the crescents. Roll to opposite end and tuck the top corner under. Bake in preheated oven according to time listed on crescent roll package....

Ingredients 1½tbspI Can’t Believe It’s Not Butteror any vegan butter 3applemedium, cored and diced into 1/2-inch cubes, recommend are golden delicious and gala ¾cupapple juice 1¼tspcinnamonground, divided ¼tspnutmegground, divided 2cupsGreek yogurtplain 1½tbsphoney 1½cupshoney granola Preparation Melt I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add apples and saute for 5 minutes then pour in apple juice, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, bring to a simmer and reduce heat to medium-low....

Ingredients 4pcstomatoes, 1pcEnglish cucumbersliced into half moons 1large green bell pepper cored and thinly sliced 1small red onionpeeled and thinly sliced 1cupkalamata olives 4tbspolive oil 2tbspred wine vinegar 1tspdried oregano sea salt 5ozfeta cheesethickly-sliced if possible Preparation Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and olives in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle evenly with olive oil and red wine vinegar, and sprinkle with the oregano and a pinch of salt....

Ingredients 4mediumRusset potatoes,scrubbed and cut into ⅜-inch wide sticks ¼cupoil,(such as vegetable oil or peanut oil) ½tsponion powder ½tspgarlic powder ½tspsmoked paprika 2tspsalt ½tsppepper 1tbspfresh parsley,chopped Cooking spray Preparation Place the potato sticks in a bowl of cold water. Let the potatoes soak for 30 minutes, then drain and pat dry. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2bananas,peeled, sliced and frozen 1cupAlmond milk ½cupplain non-fat Greek yogurt 2tspchai tea leaves,dry 1tspvanilla extract ¼tspground cinnamon 1tspmaple syrup,optional Preparation Add all ingredients to a blender and pulse until smooth. Serve immediately, topped with a few extra slices of banana if desired. Related Video

Ingredients 2lbscodcut into 5 inch pieces 2tspkosher salt ½tspblack peppercoarse ground 1cupflour 1tbspgarlic powder 1tbsppaprika 1large egg 12ozbeer canola oilfor frying Preparation Heat 3 inches of oil in a dutch oven to 365 degrees F. Dry the cod well then season with salt and pepper. Mix the flour with the garlic powder and paprika, then add in the egg. Mix well. Whisk in the beer slowly. Dip the fish into the batter then carefully into the oil frying until golden brown then transfer to a wire rack....

Ingredients 2cupsrolled oats ¾cupbuckwheat groats,chopped ¾cupsunflower seeds 1pinchsalt 3tbspcoconut oil ¼cuphoney 1vanilla bean,split and scraped ½cupalmonds,chopped ½cupsweetened flaked coconut ½cupraisins Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix oats, buckwheat, sunflower seeds, and salt in a large bowl. Melt coconut oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir in honey and seeds from vanilla bean until mixed. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 2¼cupsall-purpose flour 2tspbaking powder ½tspsalt ¾cupbutter,softened 1cupwhite sugar 2eggs ⅛cupmilk 1tspvanilla extract 1cupwalnuts,chopped 1cupraisins,chopped ⅓cupcandied cherries,finely chopped 1⅓cupscornflakes cereal,crushed 20candied cherries,quartered Preparation Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt then set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Stir in milk and vanilla, then add flour mixture. Combine well. Add nuts, raisins, and chopped cherries. Shape dough into balls using level tablespoon as measure....

Ingredients 2cupsquinoa,cooked 1batchchicken,taco-seasoned 1batchveggies,sautéed 1batchcorn salsa ⅔cupguacamole ¼cupcotija cheese,crumbled or any preferred cheese lime wedges,for serving 2chicken breasts,small, boneless, skinless, pounded to even thickness 4tspOld El Paso Taco Seasoning 1tbspolive oil 1tbspolive oil 1red bell pepper,small , stem and core removed then thinly sliced red onion,half of a small, peeled then thinly sliced 15ozwhole kernel corn,drained ¼cupred onion,finely-diced 2tbspcilantro,finely-chopped 1tbsplime juice Preparation Rub 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning evenly over each chicken breast (on both sides)....

Ingredients 2cupschicken stock 1cupbroccoli florets 1½zucchini ,medium, sliced into ½-inch slices and cut into half circles 1cupcarrots,peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces ½lbstring beans ,trimmed ¼head cabbage,cut into 2-inch pieces sesame seeds ,optional salt ,or soy sauce, optional Preparation Heat the stock in a pot and fit a steamer basket into the pot. Add the vegetables and bring the stock to a boil on medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1⅔ cupsall-purpose flour 1tspsalt ¾cupshortening 5tbsporange juicecold, as needed Preparation Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut the shortening into the flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add orange juice a tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork, until the flour mixture is moistened. When squeezing a handful of the moistened pastry mixture, it should form a ball. Divide the dough in half and shape into balls....

Ingredients 7granny smith apples,cored and sliced 2cupswhite sugar 2tbspground cinnamon 1tbspground nutmeg ¼cupspiced rum Preparation Stir the apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large saucepan. Pour the rum into apple mixture and stir until apples are evenly coated and a thick sauce forms. Bring the apple mixture to a boil over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes, until apples are soft. Cool for 5 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2cupsapples,thinly sliced 2tbspcaramel sauce 2tbspchocolate sauce 1tbspsprinkles 1tbspmini chocolate chips Preparation Arrange the apples on a plate. Drizzle the apples with the caramel sauce and chocolate sauce. Top with sprinkles and chocolate chips. Serve, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 6cupswhite sugar,divided 2cupsheavy cream ½tspbaking soda ½cupbutter 1tspvanilla extract 2lbspecan halves or pieces Preparation Butter a 9×13-inch dish and a medium, heavy saucepan. In the buttered saucepan, combine 4 cups of sugar and cream. Have ready. In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, pour the remaining 2 cups of sugar. Cook, stirring constantly until sugar begins to melt. Place the saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook and stir the sugar in the skillet until it is completely melted and light brown....

Ingredients 18ozmilk chocolate chips,or melting disks 14graham crackers sheets ½cupcereal marshmallows Preparation Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper. Then, line the pan with graham crackers, getting as tight a fit as possible. Add the chocolate chips to a large glass bowl. Microwave on half power until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Pour the chocolate evenly over the graham crackers, then spread gently. Sprinkle the cereal marshmallows over the chocolate....

Ingredients 6ozred potatoes,rinsed and scrubbed and diced ¼cupwater 2tspolive oil pinchsalt 3eggs,large, beaten dashmilk 1scallion,thinly sliced ⅓cupcheese,Gruyere or other preferred, grated 1tbspfresh thyme,or other preferred herbs, chopped, or dried herbs Preparation Combine the potatoes, water, oil, and salt in a 10-inch skillet. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the water has evaporated and the potatoes start to sauté. Uncover the potatoes and loosen them from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon....

Ingredients 2ozblanco tequila,or agave tequila 1½ozlime juice,fresh 1ozorange juice,fresh 1tspagave nectar,or sweetener, to taste ½cupfrozen strawberries,preferably organic ½cupice cubes 2tspkosher salt small lime wedge Preparation Pour the salt onto a very small plate. Run a small wedge of lime around the upper outer rim of the glass. Roll the dampened rim into the salt mixture. Set the glass aside, then repeat as necessary. In a blender, combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, agave nectar or sweetener, strawberries, and ice cubes....

Ingredients ⅓cupmayonnaise 1½tbspyellow mustard 1½tbsphoney ½tspgarlic powder,optional Preparation Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving. Related Video

Ingredients ½cuppowdered sugar 1½cupflour ¾cupbutter,sliced *lemon curd,(see Recipe Notes for recipe) Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a food processor add the powdered sugar, flour and butter. Pulse until combined. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch tart pan and poke the bottom with a fork. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven. Make one recipe for lemon curd. Pour into the bottom of the shortbread crust....