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Ingredients ½cupbutter,room temperature 1egg,room temperature ½tspvanilla extract 1cuppowdered sugar 1cupall-purpose flour ⅓cupunsweetened baking cocoa ¼tspsalt ⅔cuphazelnuts,toasted, finely chopped ⅔cupChocolate hazelnut spread Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside. In a mixing bowl add the butter. With the paddle attachment on, beat on low speed for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula, if needed....

Ingredients 3ozvodka ¾ozdry vermouth lemon peel ice Preparation Fill a mixing glass or pint glass with ice. Add the vodka and vermouth. Stir for at least 30 seconds. Allow the drink to sit for a minute. Meanwhile, rub a lemon peel around the rim of a cocktail glass. Strain the drink into the glass, and drop the lemon peel in. Sip and savor! Related Video

Ingredients 3young coconuts 1cupmango,diced ¼cupred onion,thinly sliced 2tbspjalapeño,minced 1tbsplime,zested 6tbsplime juice 3tbspcoconut milk,shaken, full-fat 3tbspmint leaf,fresh, finely chopped 3tbspcilantro,fresh, finely chopped 1tspkosher salt tortilla chip,or tostada shells, for serving Preparation Set a coconut on its side on a cutting board. Remove the white husk from one end of the coconut to expose the brown shell underneath. Holding the coconut in place with one hand on the rounded end, carefully use the back end, or heel, of the knife to puncture the exposed coconut shell....

Ingredients 1 ½cupspanko breadcrumbs ¼cupParmesan cheese,grated 1tspsalt,plus more to taste 1tsppepper,plus more to taste 1tsppaprika 1tspgarlic powder 2chicken breasts 1cupall-purpose flour 3large eggs,beaten 2tbspolive oil ⅔cupsour cream ⅓cupbuttermilk ¼cupparmesan cheese,grated 1tbspgarlic,minced 1tbsplemon juice 1tbspapple cider vinegar 1tbspolive oil salt,to taste freshly ground black pepper,to taste 16ozmixed greens 2cupsmixed cherry tomato,halved ½red onion,thinly sliced Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder....

Ingredients 24ozsalmon filletsskinless Salt and pepperto taste ¼cupflouroptional 2tbspunsalted butter 1tbspolive oil 4mediumgarlic clovesminced ⅓cupdry white wine 1cupchicken stocklow-sodium, or broth, fat free 2tspcornstarchor corn flour 4tbspfresh lemon juiceadjust to your tastes 4tbspcapersrinsed and drained ½cupreduced fat creamor heavy cream 4tbspparsleycoarsely chopped, to serve Lemon slicesto serve Preparation Season both sides of salmon fillets evenly with salt and pepper. Add ¼ cup of the flour to a shallow dish; dredge the salmon in the flour to evenly coat....

Ingredients 8ozcrescent dough sheet,(1 can), refrigerated 4eggs ½cupham,cooked and chopped ½cupbacon,cooked and chopped ½cupColby Jack cheese,shredded veggies,optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Roll out dough onto a cutting board to form a large rectangle. Cut into 4 smaller rectangles and place on cookie sheet. Roll dough edges up to form an edge. Break 1 egg into the center of the dough. Top with cheese, bacon, and ham....

Ingredients 3slicesrye bread ¼cupdijon mustard 2tsplime juice,freshly squeezed 1clovelarge garlic 4chicken legs,skinless 2chicken breast,halves, bone-in, skinless coarse salt and ground pepper,to taste 2tbspolive oil 5carrots 6scallions Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a food processor, pulse bread until coarse crumbs form. In a shallow bowl, combine mustard, lime juice, and garlic. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dip chicken legs (not breast) in mustard mixture, then roll in crumbs, patting to coat....

Ingredients 1largehead of cauliflowerbroken into small florets, stems chopped 4tbspmelted coconut oildivided 1mediumyellow oniondiced 2-3tbspThai red curry paste ½tsplemon zest ½cupunoaked white wine 1 ½cupsvegetable broth or stock 1canlight coconut milk ½tspsugar 1-3tsprice vinegar salt and freshly ground black pepper ¼cupchopped green onions 1tbspchopped fresh basil Thinly sliced jalapeño, Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the cauliflower with enough coconut oil to lightly coat it. Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on a large baking sheet and roast until the tips of the cauliflower are golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4cupgranulated sugar 3/4cuplight brown sugar 1cupunsalted buttermelted 1tspkosher salt 2largeeggsroom temperature 1tspvanilla extract 2 1/4cupsall-purpose flour 1tspBaking Soda 1.4ozHeath Bars, frozen Preparation In a large bowl, stir together the granulated and brown sugars, melted butter, and salt. Stir in the eggs until completely incorporated. Add the vanilla and stir to combine. Add the flour and baking soda and stir until there are no lumps or white streaks. Remove the Heath bars from the freezer and break into pieces....

Ingredients 4cupswater 1cupwarm water 1cupalmond milk,or warm milk 1tspsalt 1tspextra virgin olive oil 2tspdry yeast 1tspsugar Preparation Activate yeast by mixing it into warm water with sugar until bubbles form. Once activated, mix with sifted flour. Then, add the rest of the ingredients, (salt last). Knead dough well, 10 to 15 minutes. This should create a slightly sticky dough. Drizzle oil into the bowl and let rise for 2 hours, covered, with plastic wrap and a towel....

Ingredients 2tbspVegetable Oil 2clovesgarlicminced 1tspginger ½cupcarrotsjulienned 1cupnapa cabbagesliced 1cupBean Sprouts 6ozchow mein noodlescooked according to package directions 3green onionssliced 1tspSesame seeds ⅓cupchicken brothlow sodium ¼cupsoy saucelow sodium 2tbspoyster sauce ½tspsesame oil 1½tspcornstarch Preparation Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Heat the oil in a stir fry pan or deep skillet over high heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 to 60 seconds. Add carrots and cabbage....

Ingredients Preparation Pour the grape soda into a large punch bowl. Scoop ½ cup-sized balls of pineapple sorbet into the soda. Float pansies on top amongst the sorbet scoops. Serve immediately with 1 scoop and 1 flower for each guest’s cup. Related Video

Ingredients 1¼lbschicken breasts,boneless skinless, cut into 1¼ -inch pieces 2tbspall-purpose flour 1½tspItalian seasoning salt and freshly ground black pepper 1tbspolive oil 3tbspunsalted butter,divided 1½tbspfresh garlic,(4 cloves), minced 2tbspfresh parsley,finely chopped Preparation Preheat a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Dab the chicken on all sides dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the flour, Italian seasoning, and desired amount of salt and pepper over the chicken. Toss well to evenly coat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet....

Ingredients 1canGrands biscuits,refrigerated ½stickbutter 3garlic cloves,minced ½cupParmesan cheese,grated 1tspItalian Seasoning Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Throw the cold stick of butter in a bundt pan and let it melt in the preheating oven. While the butter melts, cut the Grands biscuits into quarters. In a bowl, toss the biscuit pieces, garlic, Italian Seasoning, and Parmesan cheese together. Once the butter is melted, add the biscuit mixture, sprinkling with any cheese and garlic that’s left behind in the bowl....

Ingredients ⅓cupbrown sugar,packed light or dark 1tbspgranulated sugar 1tspground cinnamon ¼cupunsalted butter,melted ⅔cupall-purpose flour,spoon & leveled ½cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature ½cupbrown sugar,packed, light or dark ¼cupgranulated sugar 2large eggs,at room temperature ½cupyogurt,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract 1¾cupsall-purpose flour,spoon & leveled 1tspbaking soda 1tspbaking powder 1tspground cinnamon ½tspsalt ¼cupmilk,any kind at room temperature 1½cupsapple,peeled, chopped 1cupconfectioners’ sugar 3tbspheavy cream,(or milk for a less creamy texture) ½tsppure vanilla extract Preparation In a medium bowl, combine both sugars, the cinnamon, and melted butter....

Ingredients 5ozwhole beef tenderloin 6tbspolive oil 8largegarlic cloves,minced 2tbspfresh rosemary,minced 1tbspdried thyme leaves 2tbspblack pepper,coarsely ground 1tbspsalt Preparation Trim off excess fat with a sharp knife. Fold thin tip end under to approximate the thickness of the rest of the roast. Tie with butcher’s twine, then keep tying the roast with twine every 1½ to 2 inches (to help the roast keep its shape). Snip silverskin with scissors to keep roast from bowing during cooking....

Ingredients 1pkgcrescent rolls cooking spray 6ozjalapenos,diced or to taste 8ozcream cheese,softened 2tbspsour cream ¼cupbacon bits 2tbspgreen onions,chopped ¾cupcheddar cheese,shredded divided ½cupmozzarella cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray muffin tin with cooking spray. Reserve ⅓ cup of cheddar cheese. Mix all remaining ingredients except crescent rolls. in a small bowl. Open crescent rolls, pinch seams together and cut into 18 even squares. Place crescent squares in a mini muffin pan and gently press into the cups....

Ingredients 1¼lbslean ground beef 2tspgarlicminced ½tspfresh gingerminced 1tbspsesame oil ¼cupbrown sugar ¼cupsoy saucelow sodium 1tspcornstarch ¼cupgreen onionssliced 1tbspSesame seeds 3cupssteamed rice 3cupssteamed vegetablesor sauteed, such as broccoli, asparagus, carrots, mushrooms and/or peppers Preparation Place a large pan over medium-high heat on the stove. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking the meat up with a spatula. Cook for approximately 4-6 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for 1 more minute....

Ingredients 2 lb chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cubed 10 oz enchilada sauce 7 oz green chilies, drained, chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 large sweet red bell pepper, finely chopped 8 oz cream cheese, cubed 16 oz American cheese, shredded Preparation In a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker sprayed with vegetable cooking spray, place chicken thighs, enchilada sauce, green chilies, onions, and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours....

Ingredients ramps,1 bunch 1pkgportobello mushrooms 2clovegarlic 3cupsspinach ¼cupfig infused vinegar ¼cupport salt and pepper 2cupsgruyere cheese,grated, depends on your level of cheese love phyllo dough,9 sheets olive oil Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Chop off the ends of the ramps and dice the remaining stalk, including the leaves. Turn to the mushrooms, chop them up, and set them aside. Place a little olive oil in a saucepan on medium heat and sauté the ramps, mushrooms, and garlic for about five minutes or until the ramps have wilted a bit....