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Ingredients 1cupflour 1½tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ¼cupshortening ½cupbrown sugar ¼cupmolasses 2eggs 1½cupswheat bran ½cupmilk ½cuporange juice 2cupsblueberriesfresh or frozen 1tbspflour Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line 12 muffin cups with papers or grease well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, in a bowl, then mix well. Set aside. Combine the shortening and sugar with a hand mixer on medium until fluffy. Add molasses, eggs and milk....

Ingredients 6tbspunsalted butter 1yellow onion,chopped ½cupcelery,minced ¼cupflour 2cupschicken broth 1tspkosher salt ½tspblack pepper,coarse ground 6cupsbroccoli,chopped coarsley 1cupcarrots,grated finely, about 2 carrots 2cupswhole milk 3cupssharp cheddar,shredded Preparation Add the butter to a large dutch oven on medium heat with the onions and celery and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until translucent, stirring occasionally. Add in the flour and whisk well for 1 minute. Add the broth (very slowly) while whisking well until completely smooth, then add in the salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2¼cupsall-purpose flour ½cupsugar ¾tspsalt 1½stick cold unsalted butter ¼cupice water 1tbspwhite vinegar,distilled 1½stick unsalted butter 1¼cupslight brown sugar ½cuphoney ½tspsalt ¼tspcurry powder 1cupheavy cream 1lbpecan halves Preparation In a food processor, pulse the flour with the sugar and salt. Add the cubed butter and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle on the ice water and vinegar and process until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Turn the crumbs out onto a sheet of wax paper and knead just until the dough comes together....

Ingredients 1clovegarlic,thinly sliced 2tbsplemon juice pinchsalt ¾cuproasted red peppers from a jar,drained, diced ½cupmayonnaise,any kind ¼tspMaras,or Aleppo, or other red pepper flakes 2medium cauliflowers,or 1 very large cauliflower head 4tbspolive oil ½tspsalt ⅛tspground black pepper 1tsppaprika,smoked 8slicessourdough bread 2large tomatoes,thickly sliced 2handfulsarugula,or other greens of your choice, such as crisp lettuce Preparation Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Spray or brush a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. To make the aioli, in a food processor, combine the garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt....

Ingredients 1lbchicken breast,skinless boneless, halves 1cupranch salad dressing 8ozcream cheese,(1 package), softened ½cuphot pepper sauce 2cupscheddar cheese,shredded Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the chicken breasts into a saucepan and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat until chicken is tender enough to be pulled apart with a fork. Drain and cool until cool enough to touch. Shred or chop the chicken and place in a 9×2-inch round casserole....

Ingredients 1½cupssemisweet chocolate chips,melted 1tbspcoconut oil 2cupsblueberries flaky sea salt,for garnish Preparation Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, mix melted chocolate with coconut oil. Spoon a small dollop of chocolate on the parchment and top with 4 to 5 blueberries. Drizzle chocolate over blueberries and sprinkle with sea salt. Freeze until set for 10 minutes. Serve. Related Video

Ingredients ½cupdry white wine 1tbsppure olive oil,(plus 1 tsp) 1½tspgrainy mustard 1tsprosemary,chopped 4½duck breasts 6ozkumquats ½cupsugar ½cupwater salt and freshly ground pepper 2mediumshallots 1tbspdijon mustard Preparation In a shallow dish, combine the wine with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and ½ teaspoon each of the grainy mustard and rosemary Add the duck breasts and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil....

Ingredients 2tbspbutter,melted 2garlic cloves,minced 2tbspfresh parsley,chopped 2cupsHeart Smart Bisquick 3.5ozsharp cheddar cheese,shredded, Cabot 50% reduced fat ⅔cupfat free milk Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Melt the butter in a small frying pan, then add half of the garlic. Sauté on low heat for about 1 minute. Remove from heat, then add the parsley. In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, cheddar cheese, and the remaining garlic....

Ingredients 20ozcrushed pineapple,undrained ½cupsugar 1tbspcornstarch Preparation Add all the ingredients together in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil for about 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens. Related Video

Ingredients 6tea bags of choice 6cupswater a few sprigs of mint leaves one lemon,sliced, for serving Preparation Boil 2 cups of water, add tea bags to boiling water and let the tea steep for about 15 minutes without moving. Add sweetener, if using. Discard tea bags, being careful not to squeeze as it will make the tea bitter. Combine with remaining cold water and fresh mint. Refrigerate. Serve over ice with fresh lemon....

Ingredients ½cuplight coconut milk 1tbspAsian fish sauce 2tspred curry paste 1tspbrown sugar 1tbspchopped cilantro ½tspground turmeric ½tspkosher salt freshly ground black pepper,to taste 1¼lbschicken cutlets,thin sliced, boneless, skinless 16large bamboo skewers,soaked in cold water lime wedges,for garnish 1tbspchopped cilantro,for garnish 1tbspchopped peanuts,for garnish, optional ⅓cuplow sodium chicken broth 2tbspBetter’n peanut butter 1tbspreduced sodium soy sauce,Tamari for gluten-free 2tsphoney 1tspSriracha chili sauce 1tspfreshly grated ginger 1clovegarlic,small, minced Preparation In a bowl, mix the marinade ingredients except for the chicken....

Ingredients 12tbspunsalted butter 8ozdark chocolate chips 4large eggs 4large egg yolks 1cupsugar 3tbspcornstarch Preparation In a large glass microwave safe bowl melt the butter and dark chocolate chips together in 30 second increments until completely smooth. Add in the eggs and egg yolks and whisk well. Stir the sugar and cornstarch together in a small bowl then add it to your large bowl and whisk until fully combined. Refrigerate overnight covered with saran wrap....

Ingredients 3navel oranges 2tbsplime juice,freshly squeezed 1tbspapple cider vinegar 1tspagave syrup 2tbspavocado oil,or extra virgin olive oil ½tspKosher salt,plus more for finishing pinchfreshly ground pepper ¼cupmint,fresh chopped, plus more for garnish 1½lbsjicama,peeled, halved and cut into ¼ to ½-inch sticks ¼cupred onion,thinly sliced 1½cupsCampari tomatoes,sliced 1green leaf lettuce,washed and dried, optional 2hass avocados,sliced or chopped Preparation Cut about an inch off the top and bottom of the oranges. Then, sitting each orange on its cut end, take your knife and follow the curve of the orange from top to bottom, slicing off the peel and pith as you go....

Ingredients 1bunchkale,large 1Honeycrisp apple,medium 1fennel,medium, bulb 3⅓ozchilled goat cheese,crumbled, to yield about ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese ⅓cupcranberries,dried ¼cuppumpkin seeds,or chopped pecans ¼cupolive oil 1tsplemon zest 2tbsplemon juice 1tbspmaple syrup 2tspdijon mustard ⅛tspsalt freshly ground black pepper Preparation Use a chef’s knife to remove the tough ribs from the kale, then discard the ribs. Chop the kale leaves into small, bite-sized pieces, then transfer the chopped kale to a big salad bowl....

Ingredients 4large egg whites,room temperature ¼tspcream of tartar 1cupsuperfine sugar,or put sugar in food processor for 30 seconds until fine ½tsppure white vanilla extract miniature chocolate chips,for the eyes Preparation Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Place rack in the center of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Have a pastry bag fitted with a ½ inch plain tip. In your mixing bowl, using the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on low-medium speed until foamy....

Ingredients 4ozdried ancho chiles or dried guajillo chiles,or a combination of both 2-3chiles de arbol,option to add more heat 2tbspavocado oil or vegetable oil,divided 2lbspork shoulder,boneless cut into 1½-inch cubes 1medium white onion,peeled and diced 8garlic cloves,peeled and minced 6-8cupschicken stock 15ozhominy,(3 cans) rinsed and drained 2bay leaves 1tbspground cumin 1tbsporegano,dried preferably Mexican oregano chopped fresh cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, diced avocado, fresh lime juice, shredded cabbage, and/or thinly-sliced radishes,optional toppings...

Ingredients 2cupsall-purpose flour,plus 2 tbsp ½cupgranulated sugar,plus 3 tbsp 1tbspbaking powder ½tspsalt ½cupbuttermilk ⅓cupmilk ⅓cupunsalted butter,plus 6 tbsp, melted ¾cuplight-brown sugar,firmly packed 2tspcinnamon,ground ½cuppowdered sugar 1tbspmilk Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a muffin tin, set aside. In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour buttermilk, ⅓ cup milk and melted butter into the flour mixture. Stir with a fork or clean hands just until the mixture comes together....

Ingredients 1boxwhite cake mix 1¾cupsMoscato,divided 1cupunsalted butter,(2 sticks), softened 4cupspowdered sugar,divided 1tsppure vanilla extract pinchkosher salt pink food coloring white nonpareils,for decoration Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line one muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners. In a large bowl, mix the cake mix with 1½ cups Moscato. Bake according to package directions and let cool completely before frosting. In a large bowl, combine butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and the remaining ¼ cup Moscato....

Ingredients 1 ¾ cup strawberries, ripe 1 pkg Sure-Jell Light Premium Fruit Pectin 1 ¾ cup sugar 1 cup corn syrup Preparation Hull and thoroughly crush strawberries in a large bowl. Combine fruit pectin with 1/4 cup of the sugar. Gradually add pectin mixture to strawberries, stirring vigorously. Set aside for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add corn syrup and mix well. Gradually stir in remaining sugar until dissolved. Ladle quickly into scalded containers that have been sterilized in boiling water....

Ingredients 1¾cupsall-purpose flour 1cupsugar 1tspbaking soda 1tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 1tspground cinnamon ½tspnutmeg ½tspcloves 2eggs,large 1cuppumpkin puree ½cupbutter,melted and slightly cooled ⅓cupmilk 2tsppure vanilla extract ½cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips,or milk or dark chocolate chips ½cupnutella,melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment or baking paper, then set aside. In a large bowl, combine together the flour, sugar, baking soda and powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves....