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Ingredients ½ozrusset potato,washed, dried ½lbbeef round sandwich steaks,thin sliced salt and fresh cracked pepper,to taste garlic powder,to taste ½medium onion,sliced into long ¼-inch thick strips ½red bell pepper,thinly sliced into ¼-inch thick strips ½green bell pepper,thinly sliced into ¼-inch thick strips ½tspolive oil 8ozmushrooms,sliced 4cooking spray,sprayed for 4 seconds 4provolone cheese slices Preparation Poke the holes in the potato with a fork, then cook in the microwave using the baked potato setting for about 8 to 10 minutes on high for 4 potatoes, or until potatoes are soft and cooked through....

Ingredients 2racksbaby back pork ribs,membrane removed 1cuphoisin sauce ½cupchili sauce 2½tbspdry sherry 2tbsphoney 2tbspsoy sauce 1½tbspseasoned rice vinegar ½tspAsian sesame oil,(toasted) 4garlic cloves,minced ½tspground ginger Preparation Make the hoisin barbecue sauce by combining all of the ingredients except for the ribs in a medium bowl. Trim any excess fat or flaps of meat and cut racks in half into 6 to 7-rib sections. Line a baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil....

Ingredients 1butternut squash,(about 2 lbs) 2tbspolive oil 1tspsalt tspfresh ground black pepper 1¼tspdried sage 1cupmascarpone cheese ½cuphalf and half 3scallions,including green tops ¾lbspenne ¼lbsmoked ham,sliced ¼cupgrated parmesan Preparation Heat the oven to 450 degrees F. Put the squash on a large baking sheet and toss with the oil, ¼ teaspoon of the salt, the pepper and sage. Spread the squash out in a single layer. Roast, turning occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender and starting to brown....

Ingredients 1¼lbschicken thighs,boneless skinless 2clovesgarlic,minced 2tspginger,minced 1¼tspkosher salt,divided 1¼lbszucchini ½mediumyellow onion,(about ⅔ cup sliced) 1largered bell pepper 1largecarrot 1½tbspcanola oil,or any high heat oil, divided 1½tbspgreen curry paste ¾cupfull fat coconut milk ½cupwater 1½tbsplime juice 3tbspThai basil,chopped, divided Preparation Cut the chicken thighs into ½-inch to 1-inch pieces. Transfer the chicken to a bowl. Add the garlic, ginger and ¾ teaspoon salt to the bowl and mix to combine the ingredients....

Ingredients ½cupolive oil ½cupvegetable oil 3tbsplemon juice ½tbspwhite vinegar,distilled ¾tspsalt 2garlic cloves,minced 1tbspbutter ½cupalmonds,sliced 3romaine hearts,chopped into bite size pieces 1cupblue cheese,crumbled 1cupromano cheese,grated Preparation Mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and garlic in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the almonds for 5 minutes, until lightly browned. In a large bowl, toss the toasted almonds, lettuce, blue cheese, and Romano cheese....

Ingredients ¾cupcold buttermilk 1largeegg,beaten 1cupwhite whole wheat flour,recommend: King Arthur 1cupall purpose flour,recommend: King Arthur 1tbspbaking powder ¾tspkosher salt ¼cupwhipped butter,chilled, must be cold, cut into small pieces 1cupzucchini,shredded, squeezed of all moisture 2.5ozAsiago cheese,shredded 2.75ozsun dried tomatoes,just under ⅔ cup, minced 1½tbsprosemary,chopped Cooking spray 1largeegg white,beaten Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the buttermilk and egg in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2lbschicken thighs,(or 1½ lbs), bone-in, skin on, boneless kosher salt 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil 4cupsyellow onion,(about 2 large onions), sliced to ¼-inch thick slices, sliced root to tip 1tspground cumin ¼tspground cinnamon 4tspgarlic,(about 4 cloves), finely chopped 2cupsbasmati long grain rice,raw 1cuptomatoes,diced, canned, or fresh ½cupfrozen peas,optional 1½cupschicken stock ¾tspblack pepper 2bay leaves Preparation Sprinkle about 2 teaspoons of salt on both sides of the chicken thighs, and let them sit....

Ingredients 2cupsseedless watermelon,diced ¼ inch ¼small red onion,finely diced 2tbspfresh cilantro,roughly chopped 1lime,juiced ½jalapeno pepper,seeded and finely diced 1tbspolive oil 24ozfish fillets,(such as striped bass, salmon, cod or halibut) boneless, skinless 1tspsmoked paprika 1tspkosher salt ½tsponion powder ½tspgarlic powder ½tspground cayenne pepper ¼tspground oregano ⅛tspblack pepper ½lime,juiced 4tspolive oil 4pcsReynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil (12 x 18 inches) lime wedges,for serving Preparation Combine salsa ingredients and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes until ready to cook the fish....

Ingredients 2juice boxes,or water bottles 1apple 3cupswater 1lemon juice,fresh 4slicescheddar cheese 2slicesbread 1cupcherry tomatoes 1cupgrapes 8slicesturkey breast cracker,of choice Preparation Freeze the juice boxes or water bottles to use as lunch-box cool packs. Thinly slice the apple and place in a medium bowl with the water and lemon juice to prevent browning. Cut the cheese slices into thirds. Cut the bread slices into quarters. To quickly cut the tomatoes and grapes, place between the bottoms of two plates and slice horizontally....

Ingredients 3largeeggs 2bunchesthick asparagus spears,bottom ends trimmed 1tbspfresh chives,minced, for garnish ½cupmayonnaise 2tbspdijon mustard 2tbspwater 1tbspred wine vinegar pinch salt freshly ground black pepper Preparation Place the eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water by one inch. Heat over high heat until the water comes to a rapid boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat, cover with a lid and let stand for 14 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to chill....

Ingredients 1/2 cup milk, use a little more as needed 2 tbsp. oil , or butter 1 ½ tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. salt 2 cup bread flour 1 tsp. yeast 1/2 medium apple, like Granny Smith, peeled and diced Preparation Add ingredients in the order your bread machine requires, leaving out the apples. Set the machine to the specialty bread cycle with medium crust. When your machine specifies, add apples....

Ingredients 1tspbutter,(plus ½ cup), cubed ½cupgranulated sugar ½cupbrown sugar,packed ½cupheavy whipping cream ⅛tspsalt 1tspvanilla extract 2cupspowdered sugar,sifted 1cuptoasted pecans,coarsely chopped Preparation Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper; set aside. In a medium pot, combine buter, sugars, whipping cream and salt. Stir constantly until it becomes a rapid boil. Monitor temp (without stirring) until thermometer reads 234 degrees F. Remove from heat and add vanilla (without stirring). Cool mixture to about 110 degrees (may take up to 30 minutes)....

Ingredients 1¼lbchicken breasts,boneless and skinless, cut into cubes ¼cupcornstarch salt and pepper,to taste ¼cupvegetable oil 1tspginger,minced 1½tspgarlic,minced ½cupchicken broth ¼cupsoy sauce,low sodium 2tbsprice vinegar ¼cupketchup 2tbspsweet chili sauce 2tspbrown sugar ½cupcashews,roasted 3tbspgreen onions,sliced Preparation Place the chicken in a bowl with ¼ cup of cornstarch and salt and pepper. Toss to coat chicken evenly. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken in a single layer....

Ingredients 9inchprepared graham cracker crust 14ozsweetened condensed milk 1fruit-flavored soft drink mix,(1 package), unsweetened 8ozfrozen whipped topping,thawed Preparation In a large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and drink mix. Mix well, then fold in the whipped topping until no streaks remain. Pour filling into pie shell. Refrigerate several hours or overnight, the longer the better. Related Video

Ingredients 2tbspVegetable Oil 2cupsyellow onions,chopped 1red bell pepper,diced 6mediumgarlic cloves,minced 2lbsground chicken 3tbspchili powder 1tbspground cumin 2tspground coriander ¼tspred pepper flakes,(omit for milder chili) 1tspdried oregano ⅛tspCayenne pepper 2tspsalt 2cartonsPomi chopped tomatoes,(26 oz. or two 28 oz. cans) chopped or diced tomatoes 2cupslow sodium chicken broth 1tspsugar 15ozCannellini beans,drained and rinsed Preparation Heat the oil in a large nonreactive pot over medium heat. Add the onions and red bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until softened....

Ingredients 2medium ripe bananas,mashed 1cupuncooked quick oats,or gluten free oats such as Bob’s Red Mill quick oats ¼cupchocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a non-stick cookie sheet with cooking spray or use a Silpat. Combine the mashed bananas and oats in a bowl. Fold in the chocolate chips and place a tablespoon of each on the cookie sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 1cupunsalted butter 1cupwater ½cupnatural cocoa powder,unsweetened, not Dutch process 2cupsall purpose flour,spoon & leveled 1tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt 2large eggs,at room temperature 1cupgranulated sugar ½cuplight brown sugar,packed 2tsppure vanilla extract ½cupbuttermilk,at room temperature 1½cupscreamy peanut butter,do not use natural style ½cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 3cupsconfectioner’s sugar ½cupheavy cream,or half and half, or whole milk 1tsppure vanilla extract pinchsalt ½cupcreamy peanut butter,melted, for drizzling 1cuppeanut butter cups,chopped mini chocolate chips...

Ingredients ¾cupwater 1½ozwhiskey 3tsphoney,to taste 3tsplemon juice,to taste 1lemon 1cinnamon stick,for garnish Preparation In a teapot or saucepan, bring the water to a simmer. Pour the hot water into a mug. Add the whiskey, 2 teaspoons of honey, and 2 teaspoon of lemon juice. Stir until the honey has disappeared into the hot water. Taste, and add 1 teaspoon of honey for more sweetness, and/or 1 teaspoon more of lemon juice for more zing....

Ingredients 4chicken breasts,boneless, skinless, about 1inch (2.5 cm) thick 3½tspkosher salt,divided, plus more to taste 2½tspfreshly ground black pepper,divided 5tbspolive oil,divded ¾lbfettuccine pasta,uncooked 1large shallot,minced 6garlics,minced 3tbspall purpose flour 13.5ozcoconut milk 1cupchicken stock,or vegetable stock 1tbsplemon juice,fresh parsley,fresh, minced, to taste Preparation Season the chicken all over with 11/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken breasts, two at a time, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown....

Ingredients 1cupZico Coconut Water ½cupcoffee concentrate cream,or coconut creme for stirring, optional Preparation Add coconut water and coffee concentrate together in a glass with ice. Stir to combine. Add more/less of either ingredient if needed to reach desired flavor ratio. Drink cold. Related Video