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Ingredients 1⅓cupsflour 2unsalted butter sticks,softened 1cupsugar ⅓cupwhole milk 1tbspvanilla extract ½tspkosher salt 1cupmini chocolate chips 1⅔cupswhole milk ¼cupdark cocoa powder 3.4ozInstant Chocolate Pudding Mix 2cupswhipped cream,or cool whip Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the flour over the baking sheet, then bake for 5 minutes. Cool completely. To a stand mixer, add the butter and sugar, then beat for about 1 to 2 minutes until light and fluffy....

Ingredients ¼cupextra virgin olive oil 4ozpancettaminced 2 ½lblittleneck clamcleaned ⅓cupdry white winesuch as Sauvignon Blanc 2tspblack pepperfreshly ground 7ozparmesan cheesegrated, plus more for serving 3egg yolkslarge 1egglarge 1lblinguinecooked al dente and kept warm flat leaf parsleychopped, for garnish Preparation In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, for about 3 minutes. Stir in the clams, wine, and pepper, then increase the heat to high....

Ingredients 4 cups tomatoes, canned, crushed or diced 1½ cups red onions, diced 1½ cups vegetable broth 1 cup potatoes, peeled and diced 3 tbsp olive oil ¼ tsp liquid smoke salt and ground black pepper, to taste 6 sourdough bread, (½-inch slices) 6 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature 6 American cheese slices 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated unsalted butter , at room temperature for greasing Preparation Heat up the oil in a soup pot....

Ingredients ½lbshiitake mushrooms 6sprigcilantro 2tbspcilantro,chopped 4dried porcini mushrooms,sliced 2clovegarlic 2bay leaves 2tbspsoy sauce 1scallion 1tspwhole black peppercorns 2Cornish hens 2bunchwatercress 2tspfresh lemon juice 1tspAsian sesame oil Preparation Pour 1½ inches of water into a large, wide pot. Make 4 foil balls 2½ inches in diameter. Set a large cake rack on the foil balls in the pot. Bring the water to a boil. Tear off two 18-inch-long sheets of extra-heavy-duty foil....

Ingredients 1cupcranberry juice ¼cupgrape seed oil 1cupmaple syrup 1tsp.vanilla extract ¼cupgolden flaxseeds ½cupwheat germ ½cupcoconut,shredded 4cuprolled oats 1cupgreen pumpkin seeds 2cupdried cranberries Preparation Preheat oven to 250 degrees F In a small pan, bring cranberry juice to a simmer, and cook until liquid is reduced to about ¼ cup. Add oil and maple syrup; warm through. Remove from heat and add vanilla. In a large bowl, combine flaxseeds, wheat germ, coconut, oats, and pumpkin seeds....

Ingredients 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed ½ cup unsalted butter 2 tbsp glucose, or light corn syrup 1 campagne bread, thickly sliced into 8 pieces 6 eggs 1½ cups milk 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp salt ¼ cup maple syrup, or pancake syrup ¼ cup ice cream, of your choice Preparation Grease a 15-inch baking casserole or any baking casserole of choice. In a saucepot, combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup....

Ingredients ½yellow onion,chopped or sliced ⅓pkgbacon 1bell pepper,any color 1lbshrimp 1cuprice,uncooked 2cupswater 8ozsour cream paprika curry powder cumin garlic,minced or garlic powder turmeric,optional Preparation Put 1 cup of rice in a pot, rinse 3 times, then add 2 cups of salted water. Boil on high heat, then reduce the heat until the water has evaporated. Sauté the onions, bell pepper, and bacon in a pan on medium high until onions are transparent....

Ingredients 1tbspcanola oil ½cupwhite onion,diced, about half a small onion 1jalapeno pepper,diced, seeded if desired ¾cupmilk,or half and half 1lbwhite melting cheese,shredded, such as asadero cheese, or white cheese, or American cheese 4ozPepper Jack cheese,or Monterrey Jack cheese, thinly sliced, or shredded 15ozRotel diced tomatoes and chilis,1 can 2cupsbaby spinach,fresh, roughly chopped ½cupcilantro,fresh, chopped Preparation Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and jalapeno, and saute for 4 to 5 minutes until the onion is translucent....

Ingredients 1lbfingerling potatoes 2tbspolive oil 1½tspsalt,divided ½tspcracked black pepper,divided 4salmon fillets,skinless 2½tbspminced garlic,divided 2tbspparsley,freshly chopped ⅓cuplemon juice,freshly squeezed ½cupbutter,melted and unsalted 3asparagus 2¼tbspwhite wine,or ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth 1lemon,sliced, to garnish Preparation Heat oven to 400 degrees F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss together potatoes with the oil, ½ tablespoon of garlic, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Spread out in an even layer and roast for 15 minutes until they’re just starting to soften and brown....

Ingredients 1batchbrownie hot fudge,as desired Whipped cream,as desired caramel sauce,as desired pecan,chopped and slightly toasted Preparation Bake a single batch of chocolate brownies. Once the brownies are completely cooled, crumble brownies into bite-size pieces and set aside. In wine glasses or other serving dishes, layer brownie crumbs, hot fudge, whipped cream, caramel sauce, and pecans. Repeat the layers and serve. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1cupfresh basil leaves,chopped 1clovegarlic ¼cupgrated Parmigiano Reggiano kosher salt and fresh pepper,to taste 3tbspolive oil 1¼lbschicken breast,skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes 24cherry tomatoes Preparation In a food processor pulse basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil while pulsing. Combine the raw chicken with pesto and marinate a few hours in a bowl. Soak wooden skewers in water at least 30 minutes (or use metal ones to avoid this step)....

Ingredients 2medium russet potatoes,washed 2tspolive oil sea salt and fresh cracked pepper Preparation Preheat grill to medium-high heat (an indoor grill would work too). Cut potatoes into ¼-inch thick slices. Use a fancy crinkle knife with ridges for design but straight cuts are fine. Toss the potatoes with olive oil. Add salt, and pepper to your taste. Reduce heat on the grill to medium and lay the potatoes slices straight onto the grill; close the lid....

Ingredients ¼cupwarm water,between 100 to 110 degrees F 2¼tspactive dry or instant yeast,(1 standard packet) ½cupwhole milk,at room temperature, between 68 to 72 degrees F 1large egg,at room temperature ¼cupgranulated sugar 1tspsalt 14tbspunsalted butter,cold 2½cupsall-purpose flour,spoon and leveled, plus more for generously flouring hands, surface, and dough 1large egg 2tbspwhole milk Preparation Whisk the warm water, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar together in a large bowl. Cover and allow to rest for about 5 minutes until foamy on top....

Ingredients 7cupsfresh kale leaveschopped 1TbspBertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil 8slicescooked baconchopped 1/2cupblue cheesecrumbled 1/2cupcranberriesdried 1/2cuppecanstoasted chopped 1batchRed Wine Shallot Vinaigrette 1/4cupBertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2Tsbpred wine vinegar 2tsphoneyto taste 1tspdijon mustard salt and freshly-cracked black pepperto taste 1smallshallotpeeled and finely-chopped Preparation Toss all ingredients together until combined. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours before serving. Whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper together in a mixing bowl until completely combined....

Ingredients 14ozgreen beans 14ozyellow beans 14ozred kidney beans 14ozlima beans ½cupgreen pepper,thinly sliced ¾cupwhite onion,thinly sliced ¾cupcelery,chopped ½cupwhite vinegar ½cupvegetable oil ⅔cupwhite sugar 1tspsalt ½tsppepper 1tspcelery seeds Preparation Drain all of the beans well. Combine beans, green pepper, celery, and onion in a bowl. Heat all dressing ingredients in a small saucepan until sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot. Pour the hot dressing mixture over the beans and toss to coat....

Ingredients ¼cupalmonds,sliced 6ozbaby arugula 2oranges,peeled and sliced into thin rounds 2ozgoat cheese,crumbled, about ½ cup ¼cupradishes,thinly sliced and roughly chopped ground cinnamon,pinch, to sprinkle on top ¼cupextra-virgin olive oil 3tbsplemon juice 1½tsphoney ¼tspsalt Preparation In a small skillet over medium heat, warm the almonds until they are fragrant and starting to turn golden on the edges, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a bowl to cool. Place the arugula on a large serving platter or into a large serving bowl....

Ingredients 2 pcschicken breastsboneless, skinless ¼cupcornstarch vegetable oil 5garlic clovesminced ¼cupgreen onionsthinly sliced green and white parts 1cuppineapple juice ¼cupsweet chili sauce 2tbspwhite vinegar ½tspred pepper flakescrushed Preparation Cut the chicken into matchstick-sized pieces and toss with cornstarch. Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet on high heat and fry the chicken in batches until cooked for about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate and drain oil, leaving 1 tablespoon or so behind to make the sauce....

Ingredients 2lbspotatoesskin on or off 1headcauliflowercut into 2-inch florets ¼cupred onionfinely chopped ¾cupdill picklessliced or chopped ¼cupcelerydiced ½cupgreen onionsthinly sliced 6hard boiled eggscooled, peeled and quartered, optional ½cupcrispy baconsliced or chopped ¾cupwhole egg mayonnaiselow fat or full fat ¾cupsour creamreduced fat or full fat 2tbspwhite vinegar 1tbspdijon mustard 1tbspfresh dillfinely chopped Salt and pepperto taste Preparation Chop the potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Boil potatoes with cauliflower florets in a pot of salted water for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until both are tender....

Ingredients 2sprigsrosemary 2sprigsparsley 1bay leaf 2wide strips of lemon peel 2lbslamb,cut into 1½ to 2 inch pieces 1tspsalt ⅛tsppepper 2tbspolive oil 1large shallot,peeled and thinly sliced 2medium leeks,trimmed tough green parts, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 2tspall purpose flour 1cupdry white wine 1cupchicken stock 12ozturnips,(3 to 4 small), trimmed, scrubbed and cut in 4 wedges 1lbasparagus,tough ends trimmed and cut on the diagonal into 1 inch pieces 2cupsfrozen peas 2handfuls baby spinach...

Ingredients 1lbchicken breastsboneless, skinless, and cut into bite-sized pieces salt pepper 1tbsppeanut oil 1clovegarlicpeeled and minced ¼cupsoy sauce 2tbsphoney 2tbspmirin(sweet rice wine) 2tbsprice wine vinegar 1tbspcornstarch ½tspsesame oil ¼tspground ginger Preparation Season the chicken with a few generous pinches of salt and pepper. Set aside. In a large saute pan or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink on the inside....