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Ingredients 1lbeggplant,peeled and cut into large pieces 8ozsemisweet chocolate chip,divided, plus more to taste 2ozunsweetened chocolate,chopped 6tbspmaple syrup 1tspvanilla extract 3largeeggs 1cupsuperfine almond flour ¼cupdutch processed cocoa powder 1tspkosher salt Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Peel the eggplant, then cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds, then chop into large pieces. Transfer to a steamer basket set over a large pot of simmering water, cover, and steam for 20 minutes, until the eggplant is very soft....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil ½cupwhite onion,diced 1lbground pork 3garlic cloves,minced 1tbspfresh ginger,(about 1-inch), grated, peeled 1tbspsoy sauce,or tamari 1large carrot,shredded 1medium cucumber,sliced ⅓cupfresh parsley ⅓cupfresh basil ⅓cupfresh mint 1cupjasmine rice,dried, to serve 1lime,sliced, to serve sweet soy sauce,to serve sesame seeds,garnish Preparation Add the dried rice to a medium pot and rinse with cold water until the water runs clear. Fill the pot until the water covers the rice by about ¼-inch....

Ingredients ⅓cupolive oil ⅓cuplemon juice 1tspgarlic powder,or 3 cloves minced 1tspkosher salt 1tsporegano ½tspcoarse ground black pepper 3lbsYukon potatoes,cut into 2-inch chunks 3cupschicken broth Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, oregano, and black pepper until the mixture is emulsified. Add the potatoes and toss. Add potatoes to an 8×10-inch baking dish (about 2-quarts). Carefully add the broth to the baking dish (try to avoid washing the oil off the potatoes with the broth)....

Ingredients ½cupcornstarch 2egg whites 3tbspwater 12ozshrimp,small ¾cupsugar 2tbspbrown sugar ½cupwalnuts 1cupwater oil,for frying ¼cupmayonnaise 1tbsphoney 1tbspcondensed milk 1tbspwater Preparation Mix the egg whites until frothy, then fold them with the cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water. Add the shrimp and coat well. In a saucepan, add the sugars, 1 cup of water, and walnuts. Mix and let it simmer for 12 to 15 minutes. Fry the shrimp for a few minutes until golden....

Ingredients ½galvanilla ice cream ¾cupcocoa powder,sifted ½cupcoconut,shredded orange and yellow food coloring 1cupwhipped cream 4yellow starbursts red licorice,chopped finely white sanding sugar 1tspground cinnamon green sprinkles Preparation To form ice cream potatoes, scoop about ½ cup of ice cream onto a piece of plastic wrap. Cover the ice cream with plastic wrap and press the ice cream into a russet potato shape. Freeze until firm for about 2 hours. In a medium shallow bowl, add cocoa powder....

Ingredients 4- oz. tilapia fillet, thawed, frozen Lemon juice, sprinkled on filet Mrs. Dash grilling blend, generous sprinkling Preparation Spray baking pan with oil or wipe pan with olive oil. Place filet in pan and sprinkle on the lemon juice and then the Mrs. Dash grilling blend. Bake in a 375-degree oven for 12-13 minutes. Serve with mashed sweet potatoes and a vegetable or salad. Related Video

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1smallonion,chopped 2clovesgarlic,minced ½cupdry white wine 8ozmixed mushrooms,cleaned and sliced 4cupschicken broth 1cuppearl barley 1tbspparsley,fresh, chopped ¼cupparmesan cheese,finely shredded ½tbsptruffle oil,optional salt & pepper,to taste Preparation Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add onion and cook 4 minutes until soft. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Add barley and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in white wine and cook until evaporated Add 3 cups of chicken broths and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1cupbutter,melted and then cooled for at least 5 minutes 1cuplight brown sugar,tightly packed ¾cupsugar 2eggs,plus 1 egg yolk, room temperature preferred 1½tspvanilla extract 2½cupsall purpose flour 2tspcornstarch ½tspbaking powder 1tspsalt ½cupNutella Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by lining with parchment paper. Combine melted (cooled) butter and sugars in a large bowl, stir well. Add eggs, and egg yolk one at a time, stirring well after each addition....

Ingredients 1¼lbpork shoulder,boneless, trimmed of fat and cut into 4-inch pieces kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper 1tbspolive oil,divided 1mediumwhite onion,chopped 4garlic cloves,minced 2tbspchili powder 4cupschicken broth,low sodium 2cupswater 15ozhomin,(2 cans), drained and rinsed 4ozavocado,diced, and lime wedges, for serving cilantro,for garnish Preparation Season the pork with salt. Press saute and heat half of the oil. Add the pork and cook for about 8 minutes or until pieces are browned on all sides; transfer to a plate....

Ingredients 1lbrainbow carrot,thinly sliced, the long way 1cupparmesan cheese 2tbspfresh parsley 1tspblack pepper salt pepper olive oil chopped fresh parsley,for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine parmesan, parsley, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside. In a large bowl, add the thinly sliced carrots, season with salt and pepper, and microwave for 1 minute. Coat muffin tin lightly with oil. Take a slice of carrot and line the muffin tin....

Ingredients 4wholechicken legs ¼cupharissa sauce 1tbspextra virgin olive oil sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1pkgcouscous 1tbsppowdered sumac,(see Tips & Techniques) 4sprigfresh cilantro Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Run your finger under skin of 1 chicken leg to separate skin from meat without tearing. Spread 1 teaspoon harissa underneath skin. Move skin back to cover, and spread half teaspoon harissa on top. Repeat process with remaining pieces; spread any remaining harissa on the top and bottom surface of each leg....

Ingredients 3eggs 1cuphalf and half 1tbspgranulated sugar 1tspsalt 5cupscorn kernels,fresh, or thawed from frozen 1½cupsbuttery crackers,like Ritz, coarsely crushed 1½cupswhite cheddar cheese,shredded 4tbspbutter,melted 2tbspparsley,chopped cooking spray Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Coat a 2 or 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Place the eggs and half and half in a large bowl, then whisk until smooth. Add the sugar, salt, corn kernels, ½ cup of the crushed crackers and 1 cup of the cheese to the bowl....

Ingredients 1cupsalad dressing,Italian style ½cupWorcestershire sauce ½cupapplesauce ¼cuphot pepper sauce 1lime,juiced 6pork chops,bone-in Preparation Mix together the Italian dressing, Worcestershire sauce, applesauce, hot pepper sauce, and lime juice in a bowl. Pour the marinade over the pork chops. Refrigerate in marinade for 6 hours or overnight. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove the chops from the marinade, and pour marinade into a saucepan. Bring the marinade to a boil over medium heat, and allow to boil for about 1 minute....

Ingredients 1pork tenderloin 1tspkosher salt ½tspblack pepper,coarse ground 1cupfresh spinach leaves ¼cupbacon,cooked and crumbled 2clovesgarlic,minced 2tbspbutter Preparation Slice just past halfway through the tenderloin and pull it apart. Coat the pork inside and out in the salt and pepper. Add the spinach, bacon and garlic to the center of the pork roast. Wrap the tenderloin tightly with kitchen twine to prevent it from flattening out in the oven. No need to tie, just wrap then tuck the ends into itself....

Ingredients 1boxwhite cake mix 1cupvegetable oil 3ozstrawberry Jell-O,1 box 4large eggs ½cupsugar ¼cupall-purpose flour ½cupfresh strawberries,finely chopped ½cupmilk 4ozcream cheese,softened ¼cupbutter,softened ½cuppowdered sugar 8ozcool whip 3.4ozinstant vanilla pudding,1 box 1½cupsmilk ½tspvanilla 12ozstrawberries,1 pint Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 12 to 14-cup nonstick tube pan with Bakers Joy nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, mix the cake mix, vegetable oil, Jell-O, eggs, sugar, all-purpose flour, strawberries, and milk on low until just combined....

Ingredients ¾cupstrawberrypureed 4tbspsugar 1lemonuse ½ for juice and other ½ for zest 2cupswater 4freshbasil leaves Preparation Boil water. Once boiling, add sugar and wait for it to dissolve. Once dissolved, turn off the stove and wait for the water to turn warm. Add lemon juice and zest into and stir gently. Add strawberry puree and portion into glasses. Garnish with ice and basil. Serve and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1peach,small, sliced ⅓cupquinoa,uncooked, rinsed well ¾cupalmond milk,plus ¾ cup ½tspvanilla extract 2tspbrown sugar,or sweetener of choice 12raspberries 14blueberries 2tsplocal honey Preparation In a saucepan, cook combined quinoa and ⅔ cup almond milk, vanilla, and brown sugar. Cook on medium heat and bring to boil for 5 minutes. Lower the heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until easily fluffs with a fork. Meanwhile, heat a grill pan and spray with oil....

Ingredients 1½lbtomatoes 6tbspolive oil 2clovesgarlic ¾cupfresh basil,chopped 2tspbalsamic vinegar,red wine vinegar 1tspsalt ½tspfresh ground black pepper ¾lbspaghetti 2canstuna in oil,packed Preparation In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, oil, garlic, basil, vinegar, salt and pepper In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti for about 12 minutes until just done. Drain and toss the pasta with the tuna and the tomato mixture Related Video

Ingredients 40vanilla wafers,crushed 6tbspbutter,melted 8ozcream cheese,(2 packages) softened ¾cupwhite sugar,plus an additional 1 tbsp 2tbspall-purpose flour 2tspvanilla extract 1cupcottage cheese,creamed ¼cupcherry brandy,plus an additional 1 tbsp 3eggs 3½cupsfresh blackberries Preparation In a medium bowl, stir together vanilla wafer crumbs and butter. Press the mixture into the bottom and 1¾-inch up the sides of an 8-inch springform pan. Set aside. In a large bowl, stir together cream cheese, ¾ cup of sugar, flour, and vanilla....

Ingredients 1cupunsalted butter 6ozpure white chocolate,coarsely chopped 1½cupsgranulated sugar 4large eggs,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract 1½cupsall purpose flour,spoon & leveled ½tspsalt 1cupwhite chocolate chips,optional 4ozfull fat block cream cheese,softened to room temperature ¼cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 2ozwhite chocolate,melted and slightly cooled 1cupconfectioner’s sugar ½tsppure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9×13-inch pan or line with aluminum foil or parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to lift the finished brownies out....