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Ingredients 1⅓cupswater ⅔cupbuckwheat ¼cupbutter 2tbsppesto sauce ½white onion,chopped salt,to taste ¼cupparmesan cheese Preparation Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add buckwheat; cover. Reduce heat to low; cook for 20 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in pesto sauce and onion. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add buckwheat; stir to combine....

Ingredients 2zest of lemons,(about 2 tbsp), grated fresh rosemary leaves from branches,(about 3 tbsp, 5-inch) 1tbspfreshly ground black pepper ¾cupcoarse sea salt Preparation In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, process lemon zest, rosemary leaves, and pepper until finely chopped, about 1 minute. Add salt and pulse until salt forms smaller crystals and mixture is blended for about 30 seconds. Pack into glass jars with tight-fitting lids and store in a cool, dark place for up to 2 months....

Ingredients 2 cans lemonade concentrate water , as directed on cans 46 oz pineapple juice 2 liter ginger ale, cold Preparation Mix lemonade, water, and pineapple juice together. Pour in cold ginger ale just before serving. Mix with ice. Garnish with lemon slices if desired. Related Video

Ingredients 6oztequila 2oztriple sec 15ozstrawberries,in syrup, frozen, slightly defrosted 4ozlimeade concentrate,frozen 4cupsice salt,or sugar lime wedges Preparation If using, pour the salt or sugar onto a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the edge of the cup to wet. Dip in the salt/sugar and set aside. Combine the tequila, triple sec, strawberries, limeade concentrate, and ice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve cold, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 24 oz diced tomatoes, two 14 oz cans, undrained 15 oz canned tomato sauce 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 15 oz canned red kidney beans, canned, rinsed and drained 15 oz canned black beans, canned, rinsed and drained 2 tbsp cornstarch...

Ingredients 2lbsbaby potatoes,washed 3tbspolive oil 1ozranch dressing mix,(1 packet) or homemade ranch dressing 1½tspfreshly cracked black pepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Wash the potatoes and cut in half (do not peel). In a small bowl, combine the ranch mix, pepper, and olive oil. Toss with potatoes. Place the potatoes on a parchment-lined pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until browned. Related Video

Ingredients 2tbspground flaxseed 4tbspwater 3medium sweet potatoes,or large, cooked, mashed 1¾cupsalmond flour ½tspsalt ¼tsppepper 1tbspfresh rosemary,chopped 1tbspflaxseed,ground ½cupcashews ½cuppistachio 1cupfresh basil,fresh ½cupfresh cilantro,fresh 2cupsspinach 1lemon,juiced salt and pepper,to taste 3clovesgarlic ½cupolive oil bell pepper,sliced cherry tomato,sliced red onion,thinly sliced arugula,fresh Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a 17-inch round or an 18×26-inch rectangular metal tray with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix together the flaxseed and water....

Ingredients ¼cupsoy sauce ½tbspFrank’s Red Hot Original Sauce 2tbspbrown sugar 1tbspchili oil 2tbsprice vinegar 1tbspvegetable oil 2tbspginger,minced 4clovesgarlic,minced 1lbground pork 1tspcornstarch,stirred into 1 tbsp water 8ozrice noodle,cooked 2carrots,peeled into thin strips 2persian cucumbers,cut into 3-inch matchsticks 4scallions,thinly sliced on a bias ½cupfresh cilantro leaves ½cuproasted peanut,chopped lime wedge Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, Frank’s Red Hot Original, brown sugar, chili oil, and rice vinegar until sugar dissolves....

Ingredients 2tbspbutter ⅓cupmayonnaise ⅓cupsour cream ¼cupfresh lemon juice 1lbcod fillets Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, combine butter, mayonnaise, sour cream and lemon juice. Place cod fillets in an 8×8-inch baking dish. Pour mayonnaise mixture over fish. Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve warm and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil 1clovegarlic,sliced pinchred pepper flakes,(small) optional 1escarole head,well rinsed, still a little wet, leaves removed from core, torn, or chopped into 3 to 4-inch pieces pinchsea salt,(generous) or kosher salt Preparation Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes. Once the garlic starts to cook and is fragrant, add the escarole leaves to the pan....

Ingredients 2cupsall-purpose flour ½tspsalt ½tspbaking soda 3tspbaking powder ¾cupsour cream ½cupbutter 1½tbspwater Preparation In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Add sour cream and mix to a soft dough. Add additional water if necessary. With well-floured hands, shape dough into round biscuit shapes. Bake at 450 degrees F for about 12 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 2 tbsp butter 2 ¼ cup flour, plus 2 tbsp ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp cloves, cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg 1 cup ground almonds 2 tbsp candied orange peel, chopped 2 tbsp candied lemon peel, chopped 2 eggs ½ cup sugar 1 cup honey ½ cup milk 1 cup icing sugar ½ tsp almond essence 1 tsp lemon juice 2 tbsp cold water Preparation Coat bottom and sides of jelly roll pan with soft butter....

Ingredients 2 cups sweet potatoes, cooked, mashed 1 cup bananas, mashed ½ cup sour cream 1 egg ½ tsp salt ¾ tsp curry powder Preparation Mix all ingredients. Beat until smooth; put into greased 1-quart casserole dish Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients ½cuppalm sugar,or substitute brown sugar ½cupunseasoned rice wine vinegar ¼cupfish sauce ½cupchili sauce,like sriracha, to taste 1garlic clove,minced 2tbspfresh ginger,minced peeled 1½lbschicken thighs,skinless, boneless, cut into 2-inch pieces vegetable oil,for the baking sheet ¼bunchleave from cilantro,for garnish 3scallions,thinly sliced, for garnish cooked rice,or rice noodles, for serving Preparation Soak the skewers: If using bamboo skewers, soak them in warm water for 30 minutes. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, stir together the sugar, vinegar, fish sauce, chili sauce, garlic, and ginger....

Ingredients 1lbpork,lean ground, or beef 1large onion,diced 3clovesgarlic,crushed 1cuptomato sauce ½tsppepper 1tsppaprika 1tspthyme 1tbsptomato paste 28oztomatoes,(1 can) diced 1large cabbage head 2cupsrice,cooked, white or brown 1tbspolive oil 2cupsGruyere cheese,or Monterey Jack cheese 1egg ¼cupmilk Preparation Brown the beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat. Stir in the tomatoes (including the juice), tomato paste, seasoning, and tomato sauce. Simmer uncovered about 10 minutes until thickened....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil salt 2.5ozwhole wheat chioccioleabout 2 cups 1lbbrussels sproutsroughly chopped ⅓cupgorgonzola cheeseplus more for sprinkling on top 2medium Fuji applesorganic, roughly chopped black pepper ⅓cuptoasted pecans 1small lemon Preparation Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 9-inch baking pan. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook it halfway through. Add the Brussels sprouts to the pot and cook for 3 minutes until the pasta and vegetables are just barely tender....

Ingredients 1tbspbutter 1small red onion,julienned 1tubePillsbury thin crust refrigerated pizza dough 6slicesprovolone cheese 2cupsrotisserie chicken,shredded ½cupbarbecue sauce,like Sweet Baby Ray’s 1egg,beaten 1tspItalian seasoning 1tspparmesan cheese,grated Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a small skillet over medium high heat, add the butter and melt. Add the onions and sauté until tender. Set aside. Roll the dough out and stretch it out on a piece of parchment paper. In the center, line up the provolone cheese in a row....

Ingredients 40 oz Omaha Steaks rib-eye steaks 1/4 cup olive oil 8 tsp Blackening Seasoning (recipe below) or Omaha Steaks Blackened Seasoning 1 cup Creamy Horseradish Sauce (recipe below) or Omaha Steaks Creamy Horseradish Sauce 3 tbsp sea salt or kosher salt 1/4 cup paprika 2 tbsp cayenne pepper 1 tbsp dry oregano 1 tbsp thyme 1 tbsp fennel seed 1 tbsp black pepper 1 tbsp white pepper 1 tbsp granulated garlic...

Ingredients 2eggs 18¼ozwhite cake mix ½cupVegetable Oil ¼cupsugar,optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and in a large bowl whisk the cake mix, eggs and oil together. Roll 2 tablespoon-sized cookie dough balls in sugar then add to the baking sheet. Bake them for 8 to 10 minutes on ungreased cookie sheets. Related Video

Ingredients 4 potatoes, (roughly 24 oz total) preferably russets, scrubbed 1 oz unsalted butter 2 tsp olive oil 4 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cups milk ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated or powdered 2 cups chicken breast, poached and diced 1½ cups broccoli florets, blanched and cooled 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded ½ tbsp Itlaian seasoning salt and ground white pepper, to taste parsley, chopped, for garnishing Preparation Poke each potato with a fork multiple times and then place the potatoes on a plate....