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Ingredients 5slicestexas toast,cut into triangles 2eggs ½cupheavy whipping cream 1tspcinnamon extract 1tbspbutter Preparation In a medium size bowl, whisk the eggs first with a whisk or fork. Once frothy and whipped, add the whipping cream and cinnamon extract to create a custard-like mixture. Now, heat a skillet. Add the butter in the skillet and melt. Dredge the toast triangles into the custard and grill in the skillet. Allow both sides to get golden-brown....

Ingredients 1½cupsall purpose flour 1½cupscake flour,not self rising 1tbspbaking powder ½tspsalt 2unsalted butter stick 1¾cupssugar 4large eggs 2tbspmaple extract 1¼cupsmilk 2cupsheavy cream 1lbsemisweet chocolate pinch of salt bacon Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line the cupcake pans with choice of cupcake liners. Into a medium bowl, sift together flours, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed....

Ingredients 8baking potatoes ¼cupcanola oil 2tbspcanola oil 2tbspunsalted butter 4lbswild mushrooms,mixed salt and freshly ground pepper 1white onion 4clovegarlic 1cupdry white wine 1cupbeef stock,or low sodium broth 1tbsptarragon,chopped 2tspthyme,chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Pierce potatoes with a fork and rub with oil. Bake 1 hour, or until tender when pierced. Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, melt butter in oil. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook over high heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender....

Ingredients 10ozsourdough,(1 loaf) or country style bread ¾cupolive oil,plus an additional 2 tbsp 4tbsplemon juice 2clovesgarlic ½cupparmesan,grated 1tspanchovy paste 2tspdijon mustard 1tspsalt ½tspfresh ground black pepper 1lbmedium shrimp 1headromaine lettuce 2cupscherry tomatoes,halved Preparation Heat the oven to 325 degrees F. Toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon of oil and spread on a large baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes until crisp on the outside and lightly browned. Let cool....

Ingredients 3chicken,boneless skinless 7tbspolive oil 1¼tspsalt ½tspfresh ground black pepper ¾lbfusilli 1¼cupsartichoke hearts,canned, drained, rinsed and cut into 6 wedges each 3scallions,including green tops ¼cupflat leaf parsley,chopped 1tbspred wine vinegar 2tbspparmesan cheese,grated Preparation Light the grill or heat the broiler. Coat the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the oil and season with ¼ teaspoon of the salt and ¼ teaspoon of the pepper. Grill or broil for about 4 to 5 minutes per side until just done....

Ingredients 2large avocados,firm ½cupall purpose flour 1tbspchili powder 2tspsalt,divided use 2eggs,beaten 1½cupsPanko breadcrumbs ⅓cupvegetable oil Preparation Peel and seed the avocados, then cut them into ½-inch slices. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, chili powder and 1½ teaspoons of salt. Dredge each avocado slice in the flour, dip them into the egg mixture, then roll into the panko crumbs. Repeat with all avocado slices. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 4chicken breasts,boneless, skinless 1½cupspanko bread crumbs ¾cupparmesan cheese,shredded 2tbspparsley,finely chopped 1tspkosher salt ¼tspblack pepper 1tsplemon zest 4garlic cloves,minced 6tbspbutter,melted ¼cuplemon juice 2eggs Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Add the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper and lemon zest to a bowl, then mix. If using pre-shredded Parmesan, pulse it in a small food processor until the pieces are around the same size at the panko....

Ingredients 2ozpear nectar ½tbspfresh thyme leaf 4ozprosecco lemon juice sugar Preparation Dip the rim of the champagne glass in lemon juice and directly dip into sugar. In the champagne glass, add the pear nectar and thyme leaves, and top with champagne. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 3tbspextra virgin olive oil ¾lbbutternut squash,peeled salt,to taste 1onion 1lbhot Italian sausage 12ozfarfalle ½cuppecorino romano,freshly ground 1tbspflat leaf parsley,chopped Preparation In a large, deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the squash, season lightly with salt, and cook for about 8 minutes over high heat, stirring, until tender and lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the squash to a plate. Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet....

Ingredients 3 cup milk, cold fat free 1 pkg. Jell-O Vanilla Flavor Fat Free Sugar Free, Instant Reduced Calorie Pudding & Pie Filling 8 oz. plain low fat yogurt 1 cup ice, crushed 1 medium banana, cut in chunks Preparation Pour milk into blender container. Add remaining ingredients; cover. Blend on high speed 1 minute or until smooth. Serve at once or refrigerate and stir before serving. Mixture thickens as it stands....

Ingredients ½lbprawns,peeled and deveined sea salt,to taste ½cupcoconut,grated 4Kashmiri chile peppers 1tbspcoriander seeds 3garlic cloves,peeled 5peppercorns 1tbspvegetable oil 1small onion,sliced ¼tspground turmeric 1½cupswater,or as needed 3ozokra bindhi,cut into thirds 3pcskokum,fruit from the mangosteen family Preparation Season prawns with sea salt. Grind coconut, chile peppers, coriander seeds, garlic, and peppercorns together using a mortar and pestle until the masala is evenly orange. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion until softened and lightly browned for 5 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1cupdried farrorinsed 5cupsarugulalightly packed 1½cupchickpeascooked, or 1 can, rinsed and drained 1large cucumberseeded and chopped 1cuproasted red bell pepperchopped 20kalamata olivessliced into thin rounds ½cupfeta cheesecrumbled ½cupflat-leaf parsleychopped ¼tspsalt ⅓cupolive oil 2tbspfresh lemon juice 2tsphoney 2garlic clovespressed ½tspdried oregano ½tspsalt ¼tspred pepper flakes freshly ground black pepperto taste Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed farro with at least three cups water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer....

Ingredients 1½cupswarm water 2¾tspRed Star® Quick-rise™ yeast 4cupsbread flour,spoon and leveled, plus more for work surface and hands 1tbspbrown sugar,packed light or dark or barley malt syrup 2tspsalt 1tsppure vanilla extract ¾cupraisins 3tbspgranulated sugar 1tspground cinnamon 1tbspolive oil,or nonstick spray, coating bowl 8cupswater ¼cuphoney,or barley malt syrup 1egg white,beaten, with 1 tbsp water Preparation Whisk the warm water and yeast together in the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment....

Ingredients 2½lbsRusset potatoes oil for frying Salt and pepper,to taste 1tbspparsley,chopped, optional Preparation Cut the potatoes into matchsticks, either with a knife or with a french fry cutter. The potato pieces should all be similar in size. Place the potatoes in a bowl of cold water. Soak the potatoes for at least 30 minutes. Drain the water from the potatoes. Place the potatoes on a layer of paper towels and pat thoroughly with additional towels until dry....

Ingredients 2½cupsold fashioned rolled oats ½cupunsalted almonds,sliced ½cupunsalted pecans,coarsely chopped ½cupunsalted walnuts,coarsely chopped ½cupunsalted sunflower seeds 2tbspsesame seeds ½cupwheat germ,toasted 1cupsweetened coconut,shredded ½tspcinnamon ½tspsalt ½cupvegetable oil ¾cuphoney 1cupdried fruits,such as cranberries, raisins, cherries, chopped apricots, currants, etc. Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 13×18-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the oats, almonds, pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, wheat germ, coconut, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl and mix well....

Ingredients 1½cupsall-purpose flour 2tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 1cupgranulated sugar 1tbsplemon zest ¾cupplain whole milk Greek yogurt ½cupVegetable Oil 2largeeggs ½tspvanilla extract 3cupsmilk 3⅓ozinstant white chocolate pudding mix,(2 pkgs), or cheesecake pudding mix 1tspvanilla extract 1½cupsheavy cream 2tbsppowdered sugar 1lbstrawberries,diced 1lbblueberries Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate large mixing bowl, using your fingertips, rub lemon zest together with sugar until moist....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1smallwhite onionpeeled and diced 1cupcarrotsdiced 1cupcelerydiced 3garlic clovespeeled and minced 6cupschicken stockor vegetable stock 14ozfire-roasted diced tomatoes 8ozDeLallo whole wheat orzo pasta ½tspdried thyme ¼tspdried oregano ¼tspdried rosemary 4cupsloosely-packed spinach 1tspsalt and black pepper freshly-grated Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakesoptional toppings Preparation Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute for 4 minutes, until soft. Add carrots, celery, and garlic and saute for an additional 3 minutes....

Ingredients 2eggs ¾cupsugar ⅓cupcanola oil 2½tbsplemon juice 2tsplemon rind,from one lemon ⅓cupmilk 1tspalmond extract 1½tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda 1⅔cupflour ½tspsalt 1½cupszucchini,shredded Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together the baking powder, baking soda, flour and salt in a small bowl. Combine the eggs, sugar, oil, lemon juice, milk, lemon rind, and almond extract in a large bowl. Stir in the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined....

Ingredients ¾cupfarro,the semi-pearled variety cooks faster 1bunchTuscan kale,also known as Lacinato kale, ribs removed and chopped into bite-sized pieces 1lbsweet potatoes,1 large or 2 small, peeled and sliced into 1-inch cubes 2tbspolive oil,plus more for drizzling 2tspground sumac,optional but recommended salt,to taste freshly ground black pepper,to taste 1small red onion,halved and thinly sliced 2tbspred wine vinegar 2tbspsugar,or honey or maple syrup 1medium lemon 1handfulfresh mint leaves 3tbsphazelnuts,roughly chopped 2ozSalata cheese,crumbled, or feta cheese, optional...

Ingredients 1 avocado, ripe 1 pink grapefruit , or a jar of pink grapefruit slices French dressing lettuce Preparation Take avocado pit and remove peeling. Section grapefruit, place lettuce on plate, place avocado in fan-like position on plate on top of lettuce then alternate the grapefruit sections with the avocado. Drizzle French dressing on top of it. I like to save time by purchasing the grapefruit already sectioned in the produce dept of your grocery store....