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Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1tbspcoriander seed 1tbspfennel seed 1tspred pepper flakes coarse salt and ground pepper,as needed 1½lbsleg of lamb,butterflied ¼lemon wedges,grilled, for serving, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine oil, coriander and fennel seeds, red-pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. In a shallow dish, coat lamb with marinade. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate, up to overnight. Heat grill to medium-low; lightly oil grates....

Ingredients 8ozcream cheese,softened 2tbspsugar ¾tspvanilla extract 1cupstrawberry 1tubecrescent rolls ½cuppowdered sugar powdered sugar,to top Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until well-incorporated. Gently fold half of the strawberries into the mixture. Open the crescent rolls and separate into individual triangles. Drop one tablespoon of the mixture onto the wide end of the triangle and roll, starting at the wide edge....

Ingredients 1 cup strawberries, ripe, stemmed, and chopped 1 cup pineapple juice 1⁄4 cup coconut cream, such as Coco Lopez ice, crushed, as needed whole strawberries, for garnish pineapple wedges, for garnish fresh mint leaves, for garnish Preparation Combine the strawberries, pineapple juice, coconut cream, and crushed ice in a blender and blend until smooth and thick. Serve in a margarita glass or other fun glass and garnish with a drink umbrella, whole strawberry, pineapple wedge, and fresh mint leaf....

Ingredients 1zucchini,ends cut off 1yellow squash,ends cut off 1bunchasparagus,tough ends removed 2large carrots,peeled and ends cut off ¼cupextra-virgin olive oil 2tbsplemon juice ½tspsalt ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper 2ozPecorino Romano,or Parmesan, for garnish Preparation Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, shave the zucchini, squash, and carrots into long thin strips (“ribbons”). Thinly slice the asparagus on a diagonal. Fill a small saucepan with water, and bring a boil over high heat. Carefully add in the sliced asparagus, and boil for about 1 to 2 minutes, until the asparagus turns bright green....

Ingredients tomatoes, sliced 2 avocados, sliced 8 pieces hearts of palm, chopped diagonally (or 1-2 cans since fresh might be hard to find) 1 cup mayonnaise ¼ cup ketchup 1 Tbsp. white sugar 1 lemon, juiced ¼ tsp. paprika 1 pinch ground black pepper olive oil sun-dried tomatoes , for garnish Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, ketchup, white sugar, lemon juice, paprika and pepper together. Slice tomatoes and avocados to desired thickness and arrange around your serving plate....

Ingredients 2cinnamon raisin bread,slices ¼cuppeanut butter,crunchy 2tbspGrape Jelly Preparation Spread the peanut butter evenly across 1 slice of bread. Spread the jelly evenly across the other slice. Sandwich the slices together. Cut the sandwich diagonally. Related Video

Ingredients ¾ cupsalted toasted almondschopped 8ozcream cheese 8ozNeufchatel cheese ¾ cupCheddar cheesefinely grated ¾ cupMonterey Jack cheesefinely grated ¼cupParmesan cheesefinely grated 6slicesbaconcooked and crumbled 1tbspranch dressing mix ¼tsponion powder ⅛tspblack pepperfreshly ground Preparation Place almonds on a large plate or cutting board, set aside. Combine remaining ingredients in large mixing bowl. Blend well with a fork. Form mixture into a ball and roll ball over almonds coating all sides. Chill in refrigerator overnight....

Ingredients ½partsvodka ½parttriple sec ½partamaretto ½partdry vermouth Cocktail glass Preparation Mix the vodka, triple sec, amaretto, and dry vermouth, then shake with ice and strain. Serve and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 3large russet potatoes,scrubbed 9thin bacon slices,preferably center cut cooking spray salt and pepper ranch,for dipping parsley,chopped for garnish, optional coarse salt,optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil, and coat the foil with cooking spray. Cut each potato into 6 wedges. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper. Cut the bacon slices in half crosswise. Wrap each piece of potato with a piece of bacon....

Ingredients ½cupcornmeal 1tspsalt ¼tspground black pepper 1¼lbscatfish 3tbspvegetable oil ½cuppecans,finely crushed 5lemon wedges,for garnish 5sprigsfresh parsley,for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix the cornmeal, salt and pepper. Dip the catfish in the cornmeal mixture; coating well. Place catfish on a flat, greased baking sheet. Pour the oil over the fish. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until catfish flakes easily when tested with a fork....

Ingredients 2tspolive oil 1bell pepper,any color, cut into four 1-cm thick rings 4large eggs Coarse salt and ground pepper 1tbspparmesan,grated 4slicesmultigrain bread,toasted 8cupsmixed salad greens Preparation In a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, then crack 1 egg into the middle of each pepper ring. Season with salt and pepper; cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until egg whites are mostly set but yolks are still runny....

Ingredients 2cupselbow macaroni 1onion,diced 1green bell pepper,diced 1lbground Italian sausage 4½ozmushrooms,drained 14ozstewed tomatoes Preparation Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. In same pot, saute onion and bell pepper over medium heat until softened. Remove from pan. In same pot, cook sausage over medium heat until brown. Drain. Combine onion mixture, pasta, sausage, mushrooms and stewed tomatoes in same pot and heat through for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 4tbspbutter,melted 1tbspchili powder 1tspground cumin ½tspgarlic powder ¼tsponion powder 1tspsalt ¼tsppepper cooking spray 4ozchicken breasts,boneless skinless 2cupsbell peppers,sliced, any color 1canblack beans,drained and rinsed ½cuponion,sliced 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded 2tbspcilantro,chopped sour cream avocado olives,sliced salsa Preparation In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F or a grill to medium-high heat. Divide the chili powder, cumin, garlic and onion powder, salt, and pepper mixture in half....

Ingredients 1lbwhole chicken 3mediumyellow onions,peeled and quartered 3turnips,peeled and quartered 6carrots,peeled and roughly chopped, (or substitute 1 lb. baby carrots) 5celery stalks with greens,roughly chopped 2bay leaves 10sprigsfresh parsley ¼tspcelery seed 2tbspchicken bouillon powder,(preferably kosher, such as osem chicken style Consommé Instant soup and seasoning mix) salt white pepper 1boxstreit’s matzo ball mix,(2 bags of matzo mix) ½cupvegetable oil 4largeeggs 4carrots,peeled and cut on the diagonal into 1 inch pieces...

Ingredients 4Bananas,frozen 2cupsmilk 2tbspcocoa powder 3tbsppeanut butter 1cupice 1cupoats 2tbsppeanuts 2tbspcoconut,shredded 5tbspgranola 2tbspChocolate Chips 2tbspalmond Preparation Blend together the frozen bananas, cocoa powder, milk, and peanut butter. Add ice gradually and continue to blend until you reach the desired texture. Pour the smoothie mixture into two bowls and top with granola, coconut, almonds, chocolate chips, peanuts, and banana. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients Preparation Add olive oil to a soup pot and set over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot add in the beets, carrots, potatoes, and cabbage. Stir to combine. Cook for 10 minutes to slightly soften the vegetables. Add in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Pour in the beef and the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until the beets and carrots are tender....

Ingredients 2cupsfruit 2sprigsherbs 3cupsice water to fill pitcher Preparation Place fruit and herbs in a 2-quart pitcher along with approximately 1 cup of water. Using a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon, slightly crush the herbs and fruit to release the flavors. Add ice and fill the pitcher with water. Allow flavors to steep for about 1 to 2 hours and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients ½cupshortening ½cupsugar 3large eggs 1tbspvanilla extract 1½cupsflour ½tspbaking powder 1½tspcinnamon ¾tspnutmeg ½tspallspice ½tspsalt ¼tspcardamom ½cupcandied red cherries ½cupcandied green cherries 1½cupscandied pineapple 1cupgolden raisins 2cupspecans,chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and line two muffin tins with muffin liners. Add your shortening and sugar to a stand mixer or a large bowl with a hand mixer on medium speed, and mix for 1 to 2 minutes until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1cupwhite rice,uncooked ¼cupwhite sugar 30ozpineapple,crushed 1cupminiature marshmallows 1cupheavy cream,whipped 6maraschino cherries Preparation In a saucepan bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. In a large bowl combine the cooked, cooled rice, sugar, pineapple and marshmallows. Fold in the whipped cream. Chill for 4 hours. Spoon the rice mixture into 6 dessert dishes and place a cherry on top of each....

Ingredients ¾tspdried rosemary ¼tspdried basil ½tspdried thyme salt and pepper,to taste 4lamb chops,¾ inch thick 1tbspolive oil ¼cupshallots,minced ⅓cupbalsamic vinegar,aged ¾cupchicken broth 1tbspbutter Preparation In a small bowl or cup, mix together the rosemary, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture onto the lamb chops on both sides. Place them on a plate, cover, and set aside for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat....