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Ingredients 2cucumbers,halved, seeded, and cut into ⅛” slices 2cupsblueberries 1cupfeta cheese,crumbled ½cupscallions,chopped ¼cupflat-leaf parsley,finely chopped 3tbspextra-virgin olive oil 2tbspwhite wine vinegar 1tsphoney salt and ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Combine cucumbers, blueberries, feta cheese, scallions, and parsley in a bowl. Mix oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss to combine. Related Video

Ingredients 4cupswhite bread,½ inch cubes, good quality 6tbspolive oil salt and fresh ground black pepper ½lbbacon,sliced 2small curly endive heads,(about 1½ lbs in all) 3tbspred wine vinegar,or white wine vinegar, plus an additional 1 tbsp 4eggs 1garlic clove ½tspdried thyme Preparation Put a large frying pan over moderate heat. Toss the bread cubes with 2 tablespoons of oil and ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Put them in the pan and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until crisp and brown....

Ingredients 1½cupspeanut butter ½cupbutter,softened ½tspvanilla 4cupspowdered sugar 3cupssemi-sweet chocolate chips 1tbspshortening,or coconut oil Preparation Combine the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla with a mixer on medium, until fluffy. Mix in the powdered sugar a little bit at a time until incorporated. Chill the mixture for 30 minutes. Roll the mixture into balls, then place them on a parchment lined pan. Chill the mixture again for 30 minutes. Combine the chocolate chips and shortening in a small bowl....

Ingredients 1lblean ground beef,(80/20) ½tspkosher salt ¼tspblack pepper ½tspItalian seasoning ⅛tspfennel seeds,optional ¼tspred pepper,crushed 2garlic cloves,minced 4cupsmarinara sauce 24ozfrozen cheese ravioli,unthawed 2cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded 1cupricotta cheese ⅓cupparmesan cheese Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Add the ground beef to a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, and crushed red pepper. Toss in the beef, then break it beef apart and brown well....

Ingredients 2 cups vanilla yogurt 1½ cup strawberries, frozen, sweetened 2 cups topping, non-dairy, thawed 2 graham cracker pie crusts Preparation In a bowl, fold yogurt into whipped topping, blend well; fold in strawberries. Spoon into crust. Freeze until firm, 4 hours or overnight. Remove from freezer 30 minutes before serving and keep chilled in refrigerator. Garnish with additional whole strawberries, if desired. Store any leftover pie in freezer. Related Video

Ingredients 5cupsromaine lettuce,chopped 1cuparugula 1boneless skinless chicken breast,cooked and chopped 5slicesbacon,cooked and chopped 2hardboiled eggs,peeled and sliced 2apples,sliced ½butternut squash,cubed and roasted 1avocado,sliced ½cupwalnuts,candied ¼cupfeta cheese,crumbled ¾cupolive oil ¾cupapple cider vinegar 2tbspwater ¼cuphoney 1tspsalt ¼tsppepper Preparation In a large bowl add romaine lettuce and arugula. Add chicken, bacon, eggs, apples, butternut squash, and avocado. Toss to mix the ingredients. Top with candied walnuts and feta cheese. To make the honey apple cider dressing, whisk olive oil, apple cider vinegar, water, honey, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 tsp ground red pepper 1/2 tsp dried thyme 8 chicken thighs, skinned and deboned 3/4 cup honey, divided 3/4 cup Dijon mustard, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup pecans, finely chopped 1/2 tsp curry powder Italian parsley sprigs, for garnish Preparation Combine the salt, peppers, and thyme. Sprinkle evenly over chicken in a shallow dish. Stir 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup mustard, and garlic together....

Ingredients ¼cupbutter,(4 tbsp) 1small white onion,peeled, diced 1celery stalk,diced 3garlic cloves,minced ¼cupall-purpose flour 6cupsstock,chicken or vegetable 2bay leaves 1tspdried thyme 42ozartichoke hearts,(3 jars), drained ¼cuplemon juice,freshly-squeezed fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper,to taste smoked paprika lemon slices fresh herbs,chopped Preparation Slice off the ends of the artichoke hearts and set them aside. Use fingers to separate the remaining artichoke petals, fluffing them up, then set aside. Melt the butter in a large stockpot over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1½partsmalibu rum ½partpassoa ½partcointreau guava juice Preparation Shake the malibu rum, passoa, and cointreau with ice and pour. Fill with guava juice, serve cold, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients ¾lbground beef ¾lbitalian sausage 3tspgarlic,minced ⅓cupfresh parsley ⅓cupparmesan cheese,grated, plus 3 tbsp for topping 1tspsalt ½tsppepper 1¼cupsitalian breadcrumbs 2eggs ¾cupmilk 1tbspolive oil,plus 2 tbsp for brushing 12slider buns 2cupsmarinara sauce 2cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded 1tbspItalian Seasoning,for topping Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl add the ground beef, Italian sausage, garlic, parsley, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, bread crumbs, eggs, and milk and mix until thoroughly combined. Roll the mixture into 5 ounce meatballs....

Ingredients 1 lb chicken breast fillets 1 tbsp olive oil 10 cup water 2 cup chicken stock ½ cup tomato sauce 1 potato, peeled and chopped 1 small onion, diced 1 cup yellow corn, frozen ½ carrot, sliced 1 celery stalk, diced 1 cup tomatoes, diced 15 oz red kidney beans, plus liquid ¼ cup pimento, diced, canned 1 jalapeno, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 ½ tsp chili powder...

Ingredients 9 tbsp Nutella 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup banana, sliced 2 cups low-fat milk 2 cups ice cubes chocolate syrup, for drizzling Preparation Place the ice cubes, banana slices, milk, vanilla extract, and Nutella in a blender. Blend until it forms a smooth consistency. Pour the smoothie into a tall glass. Garnish with cookies, sprinkles, or chocolate shavings, and have a sip of your decadent Nutella Smoothie! Related Video

Ingredients 48chocolate sandwich cookies,crushed 12tbspunsalted butter,melted 3cupsblueberry 1½cupsstrawberry,stemmed, hulled, and quartered 1½cupsraspberry ¾cupgranulated sugar 3tbspcornstarch 4tbspwater ½tspcinnamon ½tspsalt 1cupfresh mixed berries whipped cream,for serving Preparation Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, mix together the cookie crumbs and butter until fully incorporated. Pour the crumbs into the prepared baking sheet and press firmly in an even layer. Transfer to the refrigerator to firm for about 1 hour....

Ingredients ½lbasparagus,ends trimmed 2tbspextra virgin olive oil,divided kosher salt freshly ground black pepper 1lbchicken breasts,boneless skinless 1tspgarlic powder 1tsporegano,dried 1cupmayonnaise 1cupgreek yogurt 1½cupsbasil leaves,chopped ½cupparsley,chopped ¼cupchives,chopped plus more for garnish ¼cuplemon juice 2clovesgarlic,coarsely chopped 4cupsbrown rice,cooked 1avocado,sliced 1cupcherry tomatoes,halved Preparation Roast asparagus: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. On a large baking sheet, toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until the asparagus is tender for about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1cuplowfat milk,or almond or soy milk ½cupGreek yogurt,plain low fat ½cuppumpkin puree 1ripe banana,cut into chunks and frozen 1tbsphoney 1tsppumpkin pie spice ½tspground cinnamon ½tspvanilla extract 1cupice cubes Preparation Pulse the milk, yogurt, pumpkin puree, banana, honey, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and ice cubes together in a blender until smooth. Add extra ice cubes if desired, serve, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 3lbschicken breasts,boneless skinless 2packetsdry ranch seasoning,or Homemade Ranch Seasoning 14ozcream cheese 6slicesbacon,cooked and crumbled 1cupcheddar cheese green onions,chopped for garnish Preparation In a slow cooker add the chicken to the bottom. Sprinkle with dry ranch seasoning. Top with cream cheese. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or High for 4 hours long. Shred the chicken with two forks. Top with bacon and sprinkle with cheese....

Ingredients 1gingerpeeled and cut into large chunks 2shallotspeeled and cut in half 2racksbaby back ribsmembranes removed 2tbspMcCormick All Purpose Seasoning Himalayan Pink Salt with Black Pepper and Garlic 2cupsbrown sugar ½cupwater ½cuplime juice 5tbspThai Kitchen Fish Saucedivided 4tbspcold butter fresh cilantrochopped, for garnish lime wedgefor garnish scallionchopped, for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Place ginger in a small food processor. Process until fully broken down into small pieces....

Ingredients 10small Granny Smith Apples caramel,(1 recipe) 12ozmilk chocolate or white chocolate chips,(1 bag) 10craft sticks Oreos,crushed Butterfingers,crushed macadamia nuts,chopped almonds,chopped sprinkles marshmallows,chopped Preparation Wash and dry the apples. Insert 1 craft stick into each caramel and place the apples on a greased jellyroll pan in the refrigerator. Cook caramel according to directions then carefully pour caramel into a medium saucepan. Let cool for exactly 20 minutes. Carefully dip apples, swirling each side to coat....

Ingredients 2largesweet potatoes 1mediumacorn squash 2mediumfennel bulbs 2mediumred onions cupextra virgin olive oil cupbalsamic vinegar 3tbspfresh ginger,minced 3tbspsoy sauce 1largeclove garlic 2tspsugar Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Cut each sweet potato and squash half into 4 wedges. In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, squash, fennel, onions, oil, vinegar, and ginger. Toss to coat. Spray two 15½x10½-inch rimmed baking sheets with nonstick spray. Divide vegetables between baking sheets, spreading in a single layer....

Ingredients ½cupmayonnaise 2 cupsfresh cilantrolightly packed 2medium jalapeñosseeds and membranes removed but reserved, roughly chopped 2garlic clovesroughly chopped ⅓cupCotijaor Parmesan cheese, grated 1tbsplime juice ¼tspfine sea salt Preparation In a food processor or blender, combine the mayonnaise, cilantro, jalapenos, garlic, cotija, lime juice, and sea salt. Blend until the cilantro has broken into very tiny pieces and the sauce is green and mostly smooth. Serve on desired meals, and enjoy!...