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Ingredients 1lblean ground beef 1packettaco seasoning ⅔cupwater 1iceberg lettuce head,chopped into bite sized pieces 1red pepper,or orange, chopped 1green pepper,chopped ½cupblack olives,sliced 1canpinto beans,rinsed, drained 1cuptomatoes,diced ¼cupgreen onions,chopped thin, leave a bit for garnish 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded 10ozDoritos,nacho flavored 16ozcatalina salad dressing sour cream,optional garnish Preparation Brown the ground beef until no pink remains, then drain any fat. Stir in the taco seasoning packet and water, then simmer until thickened for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 4tbspbutter 8ozlump crabmeat 6ozcrabmeat 1tbspdry bread crumbs 2tspparsley,fresh chopped ½tspkosher salt ¼tspground black pepper,coarse 1large egg 1tbspmayonnaise ½tsphot sauce ½tspground dry mustard Preparation Mix together crabmeat, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper. Beat together egg, mayonnaise, hot sauce, and mustard. Combine with other ingredients and mix well. Form into patties and place on a baking sheet. Add half the butter to the large skillet and add the crab cakes to the skillet on medium heat, cooking for 5 to 7 minutes....

Ingredients 10 medium tomatoes 2 oz olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 tsp garlic, minced 2 tsp basil 1 tsp oregano salt and pepper, to taste Preparation Remove the core from the tomatoes. Plunge the tomatoes in boiling water for 5-10 seconds. Allow cooling. Peel each tomato. Place a colander over a bowl. Cut the tomatoes in half and remove the seeds over the colander. Reserve the liquid and the tomato pulp and set aside....

Ingredients 18ozsemi-sweet chocolate chips,or melting disks 1tspvanilla extract 4gummy worms,cut into thirds 10assorted Halloween gummies 12candy corn candies Preparation Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper. Add the chocolate to a large glass bowl. Microwave the chocolate chips on half power (very important) until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in the vanilla until smooth. Pour chocolate evenly into the baking sheet and spread gently. Sprinkle the candies over the chocolate....

Ingredients 3½qtzwater 1cupsugar,table sugar, turbinado, demerara, sugar in the raw, or brown sugar 4tbsplooseleaf tea,or 8 bags caffeinated tea, black, green, or white 2cupskombucha,prepared unflavored 1scoby 3cupsjuice 2cupsfruit,chopped 4tbspherbs or spices,fresh Preparation Bring 1 quart of the water to a rolling boil in the stockpot. Add the sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pot from heat and add the tea. Let stand for at least 10 minutes to steep the tea, though it’s also fine if you end up letting the tea sit for a few hours....

Ingredients ¾cupapple juicedivided 2chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1½tsphoney 1tspancho chili powder 1KC Masterpiece® Sweet Honey BBQ Sauce Mix and Dry Rub 2lbschicken breastsboneless, skinless, diced into 1-inch cubes salt and freshly ground black pepper vegetable oilfor brushing grill Preparation For the sauce: To a food processor, add 1/4 cup apple juice and chipotle peppers. Pulse until peppers are pureed. Pour mixture into a small mixing bowl. Add the remaining 1/2 cup apple juice, honey, ancho chili powder, and BBQ Sauce Mix....

Ingredients 8ozcream cheese,softened ½cupsour cream ½cupmayonnaise 10bacon slices,cooked, crisp and crumbled 3dasheshot sauce 4tbspfresh parsley 1clovegarlic,minced 2cupscheddar cheese,shredded, divided 4green onions,slivered Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine all ingredients reserving ½ cup of cheese for topping. Place into a 2-quart casserole dish or pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve warm with crackers or vegetable sticks. Related Video

Ingredients ½ cup sugar ½ cup Karo syrup 1 cup peanut butter 3 cups corn flakes 1 pkg. chocolate chips Preparation Place sugar and syrup into a large pan and dissolve over heat. Add peanut butter and blend. Fold in corn flakes until fully mixed. Spread in an 8x10 oblong pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips over top while still warm. Spread to form frosting when melted. Related Video

Ingredients olive oil spray 6yukon gold potatoes,medium, peeled, sliced ⅛-inch thick, 2 pound 4 ounce peeled 2tbsplight butter,melted salt and fresh pepper,to taste ½tspgarlic powder 3ozCheddar,shredded reduced-fat, ¾ cup 1cupfat free milk 1bay leaf nutmeg,freshly grated 2tspthyme Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray an 11×7-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, butter, salt, garlic powder, and fresh cracked pepper. Arrange half of the potato slices in the baking dish; top with ¼ cup cheese....

Ingredients 2cupsmarinara sauce 1cuppart skim ricotta 8tspparmesan cheese 6ozmozarella,part skim, shredded 1large spaghetti squash,ripe salt and fresh pepper,to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and fibers with a spoon. Place on a baking sheet, cut side up, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 1 hour or until the skin gives easily under pressure and the inside is tender....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 1/3 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup walnuts, crushed 1/2 cup strawberry jam Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and sugar in a medium-sized bowl using an electric mixer. Add egg yolks and vanilla. Slowly add flour. Shape one-half inch balls and dip in egg whites. Roll in nuts. Place cookies on a cookie sheet one inch apart....

Ingredients ¾lbfettuccine 1cupwhole-milk ricotta cheese,thick ½cuppecorino cheese,finely grated, plus more for serving ¼cupbasil leaves,chopped salt freshly ground black pepper Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fettuccine until al dente. Reserve ¾ cup of the pasta cooking water and drain the fettuccine well. Add the ricotta and the pecorino to the pot along with the reserved pasta cooking water; stir until smooth. Add the fettuccine and the basil, season with salt and pepper, and toss....

Ingredients 24ozsalmon fillets,4 fillets, skinless 1green onion,chopped, optional ½tspsesame seeds,for serving, optional 8tbspsoy sauce,low sodium, adjust to taste 8tbspwater,divided 3tbsphoney 2tbsplight brown sugar,packed 1tbspgarlic,3 cloves, minced 1tbspfresh ginger,peeled, minced 1½tbspfresh lemon juice 1tbspcornstarch Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. In a small saucepan whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, 6 tablespoon water, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and lemon juice. Bring mixture to a light boil over medium heat....

Ingredients 12oznapa cabbage leaves,roughly chopped 1tspsalt ⅔lbGround Pork 1tbspfresh ginger,grated, using a zester ¼cupgreen onions,minced, white and green parts, plus ¼ finely minced, green parts only, for serving ¼tspwhite pepper,ground 1½tbspsoy sauce,reduced sodium, plus more for serving, or coconut aminos for gf, whole30, paleo 1tbsprice wine 2tspsesame oil 6zucchini,medium, about 1½ inches in diameter red pepper flakes,crushed, for serving Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a food processor, add the cabbage and pulse until finely minced....

Ingredients 16ozpound cake 4tbspunsalted butter,melted canola oil,for brushing 1qtstrawberry,fresh, stemmed and hulled ½ptblackberry,fresh ½cupsugar 1tbsplemon juice 2cupswhipped cream,lightly sweetened, for serving Preparation Preheat the grill on high heat for 10 minutes. Slice the pound cake into 7 1-inch slices. Lightly brush both sides of each slice with melted butter. Set aside. Hold a paper towel between tongs and dip it in the canola oil. Carefully oil the grill grates. Thread about 4 strawberries onto each bamboo skewer....

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter ½cupall-purpose flour,spoon & leveled ½cupbrown sugar 1tspground cinnamon ¾cupold-fashioned rolled oats 5cupspeaches,sliced or chopped 1cupblueberries ¼cupall-purpose flour,spoon & leveled ¼cupgranulated sugar ¼tspsalt ½tsppure vanilla extract Preparation Slice the butter into pieces and place in a light-colored skillet. Melt the butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once melted, the butter will begin to foam. Keep stirring occasionally. After 5 to 8 minutes, the butter will begin browning– lightly browned specks begin to form at the bottom of the pan and it will have a nutty aroma....

Ingredients 1cauliflower head 1tbspolive oil Salt & Pepper ½cupradishes,sliced ½cupcelery,diced ½cupsharp cheddar cheese,shredded 2green onions,sliced 4bacon slices,cooked and crumbled ½cupmayonnaise ¼sour cream 3tbspsweet relish 1tspmustard,or dijon mustard 2tbspapple cider vinegar salt & pepper,to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender-crisp. Set aside to cool completely. Whisk all dressing ingredients in a small bowl....

Ingredients 1lbground beef ⅓cuponion,minced ¼cupcilantro,fresh minced 2tbsptaco seasoning 1egg ½cuptortilla chips,crushed ¼lbjack cheese,cut into 12 equal cubes vegetable oil salsa cilantro,fresh sour cream Preparation Crush the chips in a plastic bag. In a bowl, combine all ingredients except the cheese and vegetable oil. Stir until fully incorporated. With your hands, grab about a golf ball-sized amount of the ground beef mixture and slightly flatten it in your palm. Take 1 cube of cheese, place it in the the middle, and press the beef around it so the cheese is fully covered and in the center of the meatball....

Ingredients 18ozbrownie mix,(1 package) 2large eggs ½cupvegetable oil 3tbspwater ½tspgelatin 1tbspwater 1cupsmooth peanut butter ½cuppowdered sugar 1½cupswhipped cream ½tspgelatin 1tbspwater 1½cupschocolate chips 1½cupsheavy cream 1½cupswhipped cream 6peanut butter cups,for serving Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Stir until the batter is smooth and thick. Pour the batter into an 8-inch springform pan and smooth the top with a spatula or knife....

Ingredients ½cupgranulated sugar 3tspcinnamon ½cupbutter 1cupbrown sugar,packed 8ozcream cheese,(1 package) 24ozbiscuits,refrigerated 1½cupswalnuts,coarsely chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and spray a bundt pan with a vegetable oil spray. Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Add the butter and brown sugar to a glass bowl to the microwave, and melt in 30 second increments until fully melted. Stir well until combined. Cut the cream cheese into 20 pieces....