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Ingredients 11cupsplain unsalted popcorn,popped 4cupsKettle Brand Sea Salt Kettle Chips,slightly crushed to about 2½ cups ½cupunsalted butter 1cuplight brown sugar,packed ½cupcorn syrup 1tspvanilla extract ½tspbaking soda ¾cupmilk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips sprinkles,optional Preparation Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Pour popcorn and kettle chips into an extra-large mixing bowl and set aside. Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup and bring to a boil stirring constantly....

Ingredients 1 tsp lemongrass 1 cup water, boiling Preparation Pour the water over the lemongrass and steep for 5 minutes. Sweeten as desired. Makes one cup of tea. Related Video

Ingredients 1cupflour 1tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt ½cupunsalted butter,room temperature ¼cupsugar ½cupunsalted butter,cut into pieces ½cupsugar 2tbsplight corn syrup 14ozsweetened condensed milk 3½ozmilk chocolate,or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped ½tsplight corn syrup ¼cupunsalted butter,cut into pieces Preparation Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl and set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy. Add in flour mixture until just incorporated. Spread into an 8×8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper....

Ingredients 1½cuppumpkin seeds,raw, unshelled 1¼tsponion powder 1¼tspgarlic powder ½tspsmoked paprika ½tspkosher salt ¼tspcayenne pepper ¼tspground mustard ¼tsplight brown sugar 5squirts olive oil spray Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Remove the seeds from the pumpkin and separate them from the stringy pulp and rinse the seeds in a colander under cold water. Shake off any excess water, spread the seeds on a baking sheet and roast for about 10 minutes or until seeds are dry, tossing halfway through....

Ingredients 1 cup baby spinach leaves 1 cup mango, chopped 1 cup vanilla soy milk 1 tbsp almond butter 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup pomegranate juice Preparation Place everything in a blender and mix. Pour into a glass and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 8drumsticks,skinless 1tspkosher salt fresh cracked pepper,to taste 5sprigsfresh sage ½tbspolive oil 1lemon ⅓cupapricot preserves 1tspWorcestershire sauce 1large garlic,minced Preparation In a large bowl, gently massage the chicken legs with salt and pepper. Add the sage and oil and toss. Marinate in the fridge for 6 hours or overnight. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grate the lemon zest from the lemon then squeeze the juice. Add the zest and juice to a small bowl and mix in the preserves, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic....

Ingredients 6brioche rolls cuppumpkin seed oil 6ozStiln cheese 3green Comice,or Anjou pears ½cuppumpkin seeds,toasted Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut rounded tops off rolls, then slice each roll in half horizontally. Brush insides of rolls with about 3 tablespoons pumpkin seed oil total. Place brushed side up on a baking sheet, and bake until golden brown. This will take 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven. While still warm, place cheese and pears on toasted rolls....

Ingredients 8ozrice noodlesuncooked 2tbspoildivided 1¼lbsirloin steakor flank steak, cut into bite-sized pieces fine sea salt black pepperfreshly-cracked 1white onionsmall, peeled and thinly sliced 8ozshiitake mushroomor baby bella mushrooms, sliced 1red bell peppercored and thinly sliced 4clovesgarlicpeeled and minced 1½cupsThai basil leavesfresh green onionssliced (optional) sesame seedstoasted (optional) peanutschopped (optional) garlicfried (optional) fresh lime wedges(optional) 3tbspsoy saucelow-sodium (optional) 2tbspoyster sauce(optional) 2tbspfish sauce(optional) 1tbspsweet dark soy sauce(optional) 1chile garlic sauceor more/less to taste (optional)...

Ingredients 14 oz condensed milk, sweetened 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips 1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, if desired 1/2 cup nuts, chopped; if desired 1 tsp vanilla Preparation Grease the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square pan with butter. In a 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, chocolate chips and baking chocolate (optional) over low heat, stirring constantly until chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Quickly stir in nuts (optional) and vanilla....

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter,(115 grams), softened to room temperature ¾cuplight or dark brown sugar,(150 grams), packed ¼cupgranulated sugar,(50 grams) 1large egg,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract 1tbspdark molasses,(20 grams) 1½cupsold fashioned rolled oats,(140 grams) 1cupall purpose flour,(125 grams), spoon & leveled ½tspground cinnamon ½tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt ¾cupwhite chocolate chips ¾cupmacadamia nuts,chopped Preparation Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the softened butter and both sugars together on medium speed until smooth....

Ingredients ¾cupwater 2pcsrooibos tea bags ½tspvanilla extract 2tbsphoney ½cupice ¾cupmilk Preparation Heat water until it comes to a simmer. Add tea bags and steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags. Add in the vanilla and honey, and stir until the honey is completely dissolved. Add in the ice, followed by the milk, and stir until combined. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 2 ½ cups flour 1/2 tsp. salt 2/3 cup shortening 4 tbsp. apple cider, or orange juice 2 tbsp. cold water, add 1 more tbsp if needed 2 tbsp. sugar, to sprinkle on top before baking 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 tbsp. minute tapioca, or cornstarch 1/8 tsp. salt 1 ½ cups purple plums, fresh, sliced 2 cups apples, peeled and sliced 1 ½ cups pears, peeled and sliced...

Ingredients 8 tortillas ⅔ cup tomatoes, chopped 1 avocado 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated Preparation Chop the tomato and thinly slice the avocado. Sprinkle each tortilla with cheese. Top with tomato and avocado slices. Fold over the tortilla and place in a sandwich press. Cook for 5 minutes and cut the quesadilla in half. Related Video

Ingredients 1medium eggplant,sliced ⅛-inch thick 1tspkosher salt 1tbspolive oil ½small onion,diced 3clovesgarlic,crushed ⅛tspcracked black pepper 2cupscrushed tomatoes ⅛tspred pepper flakes,optional 1bay leaf 1tspfresh thyme 4fresh basil leaves,finely chopped 1small red bell pepper,diced 1small yellow bell pepper,diced 6ozzucchini,(1 small), sliced ⅛th inch thick 6ozyellow squash,(1 small), sliced ⅛th inch thick 3ozlight Havarti cheese,shredded Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large non-stick skillet, add olive oil and sauté onions and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1½cupsflour 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ¾tspcinnamon ⅓cupsugar ¼cupbrown sugar ½cupbuttermelted 2eggs 1tspvanilla 1cupbananasmashed, about 3 medium ½cupwalnutschopped, or pecans optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside. Combine the melted butter, sugar and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the eggs, vanilla, and mashed banana into the butter and sugar mixture, then mix well....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 12clovesgarlic,pressed and divided 4zucchini,thinly sliced salt and pepper,to taste 1¼lbschicken breast,skinless boneless halves, cut into bite size pieces 1lbcarrots,peeled and thinly sliced 16ozfarfalle pasta,(bowtie pasta), uncooked ¼cupbutter 14ozchicken broth ¾cupwater 1packetchicken bouillon granules,(.18 oz) ½cupparmesan cheese,grated Preparation Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook 4 cloves garlic for 1 minute, until golden brown. Place zucchini in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until tender....

Ingredients 1½ lb celery, cut into 1-inch sticks (leaves for garnish) 10 oz vegetable broth 5½ oz yellow onion, chopped 2 oz bacon, minced 1 oz unsalted butter, cut into cubes and chilled 1 tsp parsley, chopped salt and ground black pepper, to taste Preparation Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F. Place your celery in a casserole dish. Arrange neatly. Sprinkle the onions and bacon over celery along with chopped parsley....

Ingredients 4lean pork sirloin cutlets,thin sliced seasoned salt,such as adobo 2large egg whites,beaten ½tspsazon ½cupseasoned breadcrumbs,or gluten-free crumbs 1½tbspolive oil lime wedges,for serving Preparation Season the cutlets with ¾ teaspoon of seasoned salt. Place the bread crumbs in a medium shallow bowl. In another bowl, beat the egg whites with sazon. Dip pork cutlets in egg whites, then the breadcrumb mixture, shaking off excess. Heat a large nonstick frying pan on medium to medium heat....

Ingredients 8sour cherries ice 2ozbourbon ¾ozcherry heering club soda Preparation In a rock glass, gently muddle the cherries to release some of their juices. Fill the glass with ice, add the bourbon and Cherry Heering and stir well. Top with club soda, stir again and serve. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 2tbspbutter ½cuponionfinely diced ¾cupcarrotspeeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced ¾cupcelerysliced 1½tspgarlicminced 2½cupscooked chickenshredded 1tspItalian Seasoning Salt and pepperto taste 6cupschicken broth 2cupscooked ricecan be white, brown or wild rice 2tbspparsleychopped Preparation Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery to the pot and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic to the pot and cook for 30 seconds....