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Ingredients 3cupsfresh basil ¾cuppine nuts ¾cupvegetarian parmesan cheese 3garlic cloves ¾cupolive oil,divided ½cupricotta cheese salt,to taste pepper,to taste 2medium zucchinis 2medium yellow squashes 4large carrots 1large eggplant 1tbspbutter 1puff pastry sheet,thawed 2cupsrice,uncooked ½tspdried oregano Preparation Combine the basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, ½ cup of olive oil, ricotta, salt, and pepper in a food processor and puree until blended and smooth. Set aside. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the zucchini, yellow squash and carrots into ribbons....

Ingredients 16ozbaby bella mushrooms 1tbspextra virgin olive oil,such as Simply Nature Organic ¼tspsalt 1cupquinoa,rinsed in a fine-mesh colander, such as Simply Nature Organic 2cupswater ½cupparmesan cheese,grated, such as Priano ¼cupfresh flat-leaf parsley,divided, chopped ¼cupgreen onions,green parts only, thinly sliced 1clovegarlic,pressed or minced ¼tspsalt 1tbspextra virgin olive oil,plus more for drizzling on top, such as Simply Nature Organic 3tsplemon juice,to taste freshly ground black pepper,to taste 2tbsppepitas,toasted Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F....

Ingredients 2cupsheavy cream ⅔cupwhole milk 1tspvanilla extract ½tspsalt 6egg yolks ⅓cupsugar 6ozchocolate,about 1 cup chocolate chips 2cupsmini marshmallows 6graham crackers,broken into small pieces Preparation Place the ice cream maker churning bowl in the freezer the day before making the ice cream. Pour the cream, milk, vanilla extract, and salt into a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, for about 15 to 18 minutes until small bubbles form around the edges of the pan....

Ingredients 3scoopsvanilla ice cream caramel sauce,to taste hot fudge,to taste samoa cookies,crushed macadamia nuts,candied coconut,toasted whipped cream 1cherry 1samoa cookie,for garnish on rim of sundae glass Preparation Drizzle caramel and hot fudge inside cold frosted sundae glass and layer ice cream with broken pieces of Samoa cookies. Pour lots of heated caramel and hot fudge on top and add whipped cream, then sprinkle candied macadamia nuts and toasted coconut, and a cherry on top....

Ingredients ½cupunsalted buttersoftened ½cupcreamy peanut butterspreadable ⅔cuplight brown sugarpacked ½cupwhite granulated sugar 2tsppure vanilla extract 1large egg 1½cupsall-purpose flouror plain flour ½tspbaking powder ⅓tspsalt ¾cupsemi sweet chocolate chipsor dark chocolate chips Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 large baking sheets with baking or parchment paper, then set aside. Beat together the butter and peanut butter until creamy. Add in both sugars and vanilla extract, beating again until smooth....

Ingredients 1cupquinoa 1bunchkaleribs removed and chopped into very small, bite-sized pieces 2tbspolive oil 1mediumlimejuiced ½tspsalt 2mediumsweet potatoessliced into small, 1/4-inch cubes 2tsbpolive oil 2tspground cumin 1tspsmoked paprika 1½tspsalt 2avocadossliced into long strips 2limesjuiced 2tbspolive oil 1mediumjalapeño 1handfulcilantro leaves ½tspground coriander salt, to taste 14ozblack beansrinsed and drained, or 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans ⅓cupcrumbled feta ¼cuppepitasgreen pumpkin seeds Preparation First, rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh colander under running water for a minute or two....

Ingredients 3½ oz almonds, roasted, slivered, soaked overnight in water, and rinsed 3½ oz dates, pitted, preferably Medjool dates 3 tbsp cocoa powder 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips 3 tbsp coconut oil ⅛ tsp salt 10 strawberries, fresh, hulled and halved 6 oz strawberries, fresh or frozen, hulled 1 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp powdered sugar 2 tbsp cold water 1 tsp vanilla extract 4¼ oz cashews, roasted, soaked overnight in water and rinsed...

Ingredients 24oztomato paste ½cuplight brown sugar,packed ½cupdark molasses 1½tspgarlic powder 1½tsponion powder ½tspmustard powder ½tspground cinnamon ½tspground allspice 3tbspWorcestershire sauce ½cupapple cider vinegar 1tbspkosher salt 1cupwater,filtered Preparation In a large, shallow saucepan, combine the tomato paste, brown sugar, molasses, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, cinnamon, allspice, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, salt, and water. Bring to a low boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, until reduced by about a quarter....

Ingredients 4chicken thighs,(bone in and skin on) 1tbspoil 1largecarrot,sliced 1red bell pepper,sliced thin 1orange bell pepper,sliced thin ¼cupsoy sauce ½cupwater ¼cuppeanut butter 2tbspwhite vinegar 2tbspbrown sugar 2clovesgarlic,minced juice of one lime 1cupsnow peas,steamed red pepper flakes green onions Preparation In a medium sized skillet, heat oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Cook the chicken on each side for about 7 to 10 minutes. Add the peppers and continue to cook until they become tender and chicken reads 165 degrees F with a thermometer....

Ingredients 1 cup rice flour ½ tsp white sugar ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground turmeric 1 cup coconut milk ½ cup water 2 tbsp vegetable oil, or coconut oil, divided, or as needed 2 tbsp shallot, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste ¾ lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tbsp fish sauce, or more to taste salt, to taste 1 lb mung bean sprouts 4 lettuce leaves, or as needed...

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil ½lbbacon,cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces 2garlic cloves,minced 2tsplemon zest ⅔cupcreme fraiche 2cupsditalini pasta 2cupscherry tomatoes,halved 4cupsbaby arugula,coarsely chopped salt and ground black pepper,to taste 1pinchcayenne pepper,or to taste 1tbspparmesan cheese,freshly shredded, or to taste Preparation Pour the olive oil into a heavy skillet over medium heat, add the bacon, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until almost crisp. Turn off the heat. Hold a paper towel with tongs and mop up excess bacon grease with the paper towel, leave about 2 teaspoons of bacon grease in the skillet....

Ingredients 2 lb white beans, small ⅔ lb slab bacon, in 1 piece (I use sliced bacon) 1 cup ketchup 1 cup molasses 2 tbsp dijon mustard 2 tbsp powdered mustard 4 medium onions, chopped 1 cup brandy 2 cup water, boiling 2 tsp cider vinegar 2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground pepper ⅛ tsp hot pepper sauce Preparation Rinse beans and soak overnight in 3 in. cold water, or bring to a boil for 2 min....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1lbGround Beef 1medium yellow onion,diced 1jalapeno,seeded and diced 3clovesgarlic,minced 1pkgtaco seasoning 15ozblack beans,drained and rinsed 4ozgreen chiles,diced drained ½tspkosher salt ¼tspblack pepper 3tbsptomato paste 16ozpicante sauce or salsa,jar 2cupsMexican blend cheese,shredded, divided Preparation Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Spray a 9×13-inch or 3-quart baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside. Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add ground beef and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon or potato masher, until browned and mostly cooked about 4 to 5 minutes....

Ingredients ¾cupunsalted butter,softened 1cupbrown sugar,packed ½cupsugar ¼cupsour cream 2tspvanilla extract 3large eggs 1½cupsflour ½tspsalt ½tspbaking soda 1tspwhite vinegar 1cuppecans,finely chopped 2tbspwhole milk 2½cupspowdered sugar Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and grease a 12-cup Bundt cake pan with baking spray. In the stand mixer, cream the butter, brown sugar, and sugar for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs, one at a time, until well mixed....

Ingredients 1lblarge shrimp,peeled and deveined 14ozsausage,pork or chicken, sliced 2zucchini,medium sized, sliced 2yellow squash,medium sized, sliced ½bunchasparagus,sliced into thirds 2red bell pepper,chopped into chunks salt and pepper 2tbspolive oil 2tbspCajun seasoning Preparation In a large bowl, add the shrimp, sausage, zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, bell pepper and salt and pepper. Add the olive oil and Cajun seasoning and toss until coated. Add to a large skillet and turn to medium high....

Ingredients 3partsvodka 1partCampari® Preparation Shake with ice and strain. Related Video

Ingredients 4fresh breadthick slices 4ozmozzarella cheeseor 8 thick slices 2roma tomatoessliced ¼red onionsliced thinly 10fresh basil leavesroughly chopped 2tbspgarlic olive oil 2tbspbalsamic glaze Preparation Layer 2 pieces of the bread with cheese slices, tomatoes, onion slices, and chopped basil. Top both pieces with remaining bread, and brush over the outside of the sandwich with the garlic olive oil. Cook on a preheated non-stick pan or skillet over low-medium heat sprayed with cooking oil or a drizzle of olive oil until brown and golden on both sides and cheese has melted....

Ingredients 2flour tortillas 2cupscheese,shredded, (200 g) ½cupPico de Gallo,(125 g) 3tbspjalapeño,sliced Preparation Place one tortilla in a pan over Medium heat. Cover the tortilla with 1 cup of cheese, half of the Pico de Gallo and the jalapeños. Cover with the rest of cheese and place the second tortilla on top. Cook until the cheese begins melting, then flip and cook on the other side until all cheese is melted....

Ingredients 3 tbsp milk 8 tbsp peanut butter 2 tbsp icing sugar 1 tbsp roasted peanuts, chopped ¼ cup milk or dark chocolate chips ½ banana, sliced 2 cups prepared pancake batter mix of your choice Preparation Prepare a batch of fresh pancakes of choice. You can make a batter straight from the box. But we suggest making some homemade pancakes as they are fresher and more delicious. It takes only 10-20 minutes so you can make them in no time....

Ingredients 6chicken thighs,bone-in 1tbspvegetable oil sea salt and freshly ground pepper 2sprigsrosemary 1lemon,thickly sliced Preparation Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Heat the oil over high heat in a large 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Generously season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the skin side down in the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes and reduce heat to medium-high. Chop the rosemary needles and sprinkle it over the chicken. Add the lemon slices between the thighs....