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Ingredients 1 peach, ripe, peeled and diced 8 raspberry, fresh ½ cup water 1 prosecco, bottle, chilled Preparation Combine diced peach, raspberries and water in a blender pitcher; blend until smooth. Pour puree into a measuring pitcher through a fine sieve to remove seeds. Use a rubber spatula to help the puree move through the sieve. (If possible, cover and chill for an hour or more before assembling cocktails.) Pour 1½ ounces of fruit puree into a flute glass; top with a little Prosecco and gently stir....

Ingredients 4tbspbutter,melted 6tbspslightly light-brown sugar,packed 2mediumpeaches,(10 oz), peeled if desired, cored and each sliced into 12 slices) ½cupall-purpose flour ½cupcornmeal ¼tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt 3tbspbutter,melted ½cupgranulated sugar 1largeegg ½tspvanilla extract ⅔cupbuttermilk cream,whipped, or vanilla ice cream, for serving raspberries and fresh mint,optional, for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray each well of a 6-cup jumbo muffin pan with cooking spray. Divide 4 tablespoons of melted butter among wells, adding about 2 teaspoon to each, then evenly sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar into each well over butter....

Ingredients 2lbsripe pears,(about 4 medium) 1½cupssugar fresh ginger with skin,(1-inch piece), grated 1½cupsapple cider vinegar 4ozclub soda,chilled, to serve Preparation Chop pears, with skin, into ½-inch dice. Don’t worry if a stray fiber or seed gets in; it will all get strained out later. Combine pears with the sugar in a nonreactive container (glass or plastic), tossing the pears to evenly coat them and lightly crushing them. Add the ginger....

Ingredients 2 cans pears , in heavy syrup 1 tsp almond extract 3 tbsp crystallized ginger Fresh mint sprigs, as desired, for garnish Preparation Place canned pears in the freezer overnight or for at least 8 hours. When ready, remove cans from the freezer and place them in hot water for 1-2 minutes. Open cans and pour pears in a food processor. Add almond extract and ginger and process until smooth....

Ingredients 2cupsplain nonfat yogurt 2cupspure pomegranate juice,fresh squeezed or bottled fresh 2large bananas Preparation In a blender, combine the chilled nonfat yogurt with the pomegranate juice. Add the sliced bananas and puree. Pour the smoothie into tall, chilled glasses and serve at once. Related Video

Ingredients 1oniondiced 1tbspbutter ½lbsmoked sausagesliced 3garlic clovesminced 1celery stalkchopped 1carrotchopped 1largepotatopeeled and diced 3cupscabbagechopped 4cupsbeef brothlow sodium 2cupswater 1bay leaf 1tspItalian Seasoning ¼tspdried dill 15oztomatoesdiced, with juice 2tbspcornstarch Preparation Cook onion, butter, garlic, celery, and sausage in a soup pot until onion is tender for about 5 minutes. Add potatoes, carrot, cabbage, broth, water, bay leaf, and seasonings. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in tomatoes with juices and cornstarch and simmer for 10 minutes more....

Ingredients 1puff pastry sheet,(½ of a 17 oz package) prepared 1egg yolk 2tspheavy cream mixed herbs,such as rosemary, thyme, Italian parsley, chopped 1tspkosher salt,or shards of fine sea salt, such as Maldon sea salt Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a half-sheet pan or heavy baking sheet with parchment. Place the pastry on a cutting board and cut crosswise and lengthwise with a very sharp knife (clean cuts will ensure the pastry layers separate and rise) to make 1-inch croutons (or any size desired)...

Ingredients 1.5lbsboneless skinless chicken breastscut into bite-sized pieces 1batchHawaiian Teriyaki Saucedivided (see below) 2largegreen bell pepperscored and cut into bite-sized pieces 2largered bell pepperscored and cut into bite-sized pieces 1largepineapplecored and cut into bite-sized pieces 1largered onionpeeled and cut into bite-sized pieces 2TbspPure Olive Oilplus extra for brushing the grill salt and pepperto taste 1⁄4tsptoasted sesame oiloptional 1⁄4cupfresh cilantro leavesfinely-chopped 2clovesgarlicpeeled and minced 1⁄3cupsoy sauce 1⁄4cuporange or pineapple juice 3Tbsphoney...

Ingredients 1½lbssea scallops,u-13 size ¼cupcream cheese,softened ¼cupwhite wine 1lemon,juiced and zested ¼tspkosher salt ⅛tspground black pepper,coarse 1tbspfresh tarragon,chopped ¼cupParmesan cheese,shaved 1pinchcayenne pepper,optional, to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Add the scallops to a baking dish. In a large bowl whisk together the cream cheese, white wine, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, tarragon, Parmesan cheese, and cayenne pepper (if using). Pour the sauce onto the scallops and let them sit for five minutes before putting it into the oven....

Ingredients 1 ½ lb. ground beef 1 can pizza sauce, 14 oz. 1 pkg. noodles, 12 oz. 4 oz. mozzarella cheese 1 can mushrooms 1 onion, diced 1 can spaghetti sauce, 14 oz. 4 oz cheddar cheese 1 pkg. pepperoni 1 green pepper, diced Preparation Brown meat and onion. Drain grease. Add sauces. Simmer. Boil noodles until tender; drain. In crock pot, put a layer of noodles, meat mixture, cheeses and pepperoni....

Ingredients 1cupall-purpose flour,plus 2 tbsp 2tbspcornstarch 1¼tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt ¾cupgranulated sugar 2large eggs,at room temperature 1¼tspvanilla extract ¼cupbutter,melted and cooled slightly ¼cupvegetable oil ½cupwhole milk,at room temperature strawberry buttercream frosting 12smallsmall strawberries,fresh, or strawberry slices, for decoration Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt for 30 seconds. Set aside. In a separate large mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer set on medium-high speed....

Ingredients 2partstequila ½partsimple syrup 1splashlime juice fill with club soda Preparation Build over ice and stir. Related Video

Ingredients 1boxpie crust,(2 crusts total), ready to use 1canapple pie filling,or homemade apple pie filling 1egg white 2tbsplarge sugar crystals,or regular sugar, optional whipped cream,for serving, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Remove pie crusts and let sit 15 minutes per box instructions. Lay out parchment paper and unroll pie crusts. Using a 2¾ circle cutter, cut circles out of one of the crusts. Cut strips (approx ¼″) out of the second pie crust....

Ingredients 4tbspolive oil 3tbsphoney 2tbspwhole grain mustard 1tbspDijon mustard,smooth and mild 4clovesgarlic,minced 2tbspfresh lemon juice,adjust to taste 2lbschicken breasts,boneless skinless salt and cracked black pepper,to season ½tbsppaprika 2sprigsrosemary 2tbspparsley,freshly chopped, to garnish, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking dish. Combine the oil, honey, mustard, garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl to combine well. Place the chicken into the prepared baking dish. Season generously with salt, pepper and paprika....

Ingredients 2cupsflour 1tspcinnamon 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 2large eggs ½cupsour cream 2ripe bananas,mashed 2tspvanilla extract ½cupapplesauce ½cupbrown sugar,packed ½cupsugar Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with baking spray. Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, and bananas until smooth. Whisk in brown sugar, white sugar, and applesauce until smooth. Add the dry ingredients and whisk together until just combined, then pour into loaf pan....

Ingredients 1½cupsall-purpose flour ½tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt ¾cupsbananas,very ripe, about 2 large bananas, mashed 1tsplemon juice 6tbspunsalted butter,softened 1cupgranulated sugar 1large egg 1tspvanilla extract ½cuplow-fat buttermilk 2bananas,sliced 2boxesinstant vanilla pudding mix 2cupsheavy whipping cream 1cupwhole milk 1tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a small bowl, mix the mashed bananas with lemon juice....

Ingredients ½unsalted butter,softened 3tbsphoney 1tbspdried parsley ½tspdried thyme 1tspkosher salt nonstick cooking spray,for greasing 2cupsblue cornmeal 1cupall-purpose flour 2tbspsugar 2tspkosher salt 3tspbaking soda,+1 tsp 1½cupsbuttermilk 4largeeggs 1unsalted butter,melted ½cuphoney 1cupfrozen corn Preparation In a medium bowl, combine the butter, honey, parsley, thyme, and salt. Using a rubber spatula, mix all the ingredients for about 3 minutes, or until smooth and incorporated. Scoop the butter onto a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a log, then wrap tightly....

Ingredients 1cupbutterscotch topping 2eggs 1cupevaporated milk,non-fat 2cupsfrench bread cubes ⅓cupgolden raisins Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, whisk together the butterscotch topping, eggs, and evaporated milk. Place ½ of bread cubes in the bottom of the baking dish. Cover with raisins. Pour ½ of the topping mixture over raisins, and then layer remaining bread cubes and rest of the topping over that....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 3½lbschicken,cut into 8 pieces 1½tspsalt 1onion,chopped 4clovesgarlic 1tbspfresh ginger,chopped ½tsppaprika ¾tspground cumin ½tspdried oregano ¼tspcayenne ¼tspground turmeric 1½cupslow-sodium chicken broth,canned, or homemade stock 1cupcrushed tomatoes in thick puree,canned 1cupchickpeas,canned, drained and rinsed 1zucchini,cut into ¼-inch slices 3tbspfresh parsley,chopped 1tbsplemon juice 4cupscouscous,cooked Preparation In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Season the chicken pieces with ¼ teaspoon of salt and add them to the pot....

Ingredients 8ozpenne pasta 2cupsbroccoli floret 2tbspolive oil 2chicken breasts,boneless, skinless, cubed ¼cupbutter 3garlic cloves,minced 1cupheavy cream 1tspsalt,plus more to taste ⅛tspnutmeg ¼tspblack pepper,plus more to taste 1½cupsparmesan cheese,grated, plus extra for garnish red pepper flakes,to garnish Preparation Bring 1-quart of water in a large pot to a boil over high heat, and add salt to taste. Cook the pasta for 8 minutes, or until slightly underdone. Add the broccoli to the pasta and simmer for 4 minutes with the lid on....