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Ingredients 3cupsunsweetened coconut flakesdivided ½cupmacadamia nutsoptional dashsea salt Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, toast 2 cups of the coconut flakes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat and transfer the coconut to a bowl. Again in a large skillet over medium heat, toast the macadamia nuts until lightly golden and fragrant (about 5 minutes). Transfer the toasted nuts to the bowl. In a food processor or high-powered blender (like a Vitamix), combine the toasted coconut, 1 cup coconut flakes, toasted macadamia nuts and a dash of sea salt....

Ingredients 1lblean ground beef ½lbground pork 1onion,diced 3garlic cloves,minced 1cuptomato sauce 1cantomato soup 2tbsptomato paste 28ozcanned tomatoes,diced, with liquid 1tspdried dill 3tbspfresh parsley 1bay leaf salt & pepper,to taste 2½cupscooked rice,brown or white 1tbspolive oil 8cupscabbage,chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9×13-inch pan. Brown ground beef, ground pork, onion and garlic until no pink remains. Drain any fat. Add tomato sauce, tomato soup, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, dill, parsley, and bay leaf....

Ingredients 1 chili pepperor poblano pepper, dried smoked olive oil 1medium white oniondiced 2garlic clovespressed or minced 2medium jalapeños optional 1tspground cumin tomatoes 1 can, or chunky tomato sauces, crushed 32ozvegetable stock hominy1 can, rinsed and drained, optional black beans1 can, rinsed and drained sea salt 6corn tortillas 6-inch, taco-sized 1avocado 4radishessliced in super thin rounds 2ozqueso frescoor feta cheese (optional) , crumbled 1cilantro leaveshandful, chopped 1limesliced into small wedges...

Ingredients 1½gallonsvegetable broth 4butternut squashes,peeled, seeded, and diced 6bunches mustard greens,chopped 7heads cauliflower,cut into florets 7heads broccoli,cut into florets 7red bell peppers,diced 15carrots,peeled and diced 15parsnips,diced 1½onions,diced 1½stalks celery,diced ¾cupraisins ¼cupcurry powder ¼cupground ginger ¼cupground cumin 1½tspcayenne pepper Preparation Combine vegetable broth, butternut squash, mustard greens, cauliflower, broccoli, red bell peppers, carrots, parsnips, onions, celery, raisins, curry powder, ginger, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the vegetables are tender for about 1 hour....

Ingredients ½largered bell pepper,(about ⅔ cup) 1smallonion,(about ½ cup) 1largeplum tomato,(about ½ cup) ½cupfresh cilantro leaves 4clovegarlic,(about 4 tsp) ½tspkosher salt ¼tspblack pepper 8sliceHam,(6 to 8 oz) (Black Forest or Virginia ham) 8largeeggs 2ozMonterey Jack cheese,(about ½ cup), plain or jalapeño 8largetortilla chips,(about ½ cup) Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. To make the sofrito, combine the bell pepper, onion, tomato, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor and process until smooth....

Ingredients 4cupsbroccoli florets,lightly steamed or blanched 3½cupscooked rice,any variety ½cuponion,diced ¼cupbutter ¼cupflour 2cupsmilk 3cupsshredded cheddar cheese,divided use 2ozcream cheese,cut into small cubes 1tspsalt ½tsppepper 1tspsmoked paprika,regular paprika can be substituted ¼tspgarlic powder 1cupcrushed buttery cracker crumbs,such as Ritz crackers 2tbspparsley,chopped cooking spray Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray. Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent....

Ingredients 2½cupsall-purpose flour 1tspbaking soda 2tspcream of tartar ½tspcinnamon ¼tspsalt 2unsalted butter sticks 1¼cupsdark brown sugar,packed ½cupgranulated sugar 1large egg 1egg yolk 1tspvanilla extract 1tbspGreek yogurt,plain ¼cupsugar 2tspcinnamon Preparation Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and salt in a bowl and set aside. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Make sure to whisk consistently while the butter foams. After a couple of minutes, the butter will begin to brown on the bottom of the saucepan....

Ingredients 4bacon strips,thick-cut 2tbspbutter 1lbbrussel sprouts,halved ½large onion,chopped salt and pepper,to taste Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Let cool on a paper towel then chop to small pieces. In the same pan with bacon fat, melt butter over high heat. Add chopped onions and Brussels Sprouts. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes until sprouts are golden brown, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, to taste....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil,divided 2cupsbutternut squash,finely diced, about ½ of a large butternut squash, peeled and seeded 8ozbaby bella,or button mushrooms, finely diced 1serrano pepper,stem removed, thinly sliced 3garlic cloves,peeled, thinly sliced ½tspsea salt ¼tspblack pepper,freshly-ground ⅛tspground cumin corn tortillas fresh cilantro,chopped, diced white onions, lime wedges, crumbled cotija cheese, for serving ½cupGreek yogurt,or sour cream 1chipotle chile in adobo sauce 1garlic clove 1tbsplime juice salt,pinch Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan....

Ingredients 1½lbsmedium carrots,peeled and sliced about ⅙-inch thick 15ozchick peas,1 can, drained and rinsed ½cupraisins,golden or red ½cupalmonds,sliced, toasted 4ozfeta,crumbled ¼cupfresh parsley,minced ¼cupfresh mint,minced ¼cupolive oil 3tbspfresh orange juice,plus ½ orange zest 3tbspfresh lemon juice,plus ½ tsp zest 1½tbsphoney 1tspgarlic,minced 1tspground cumin ¾tsppaprika ½tspground cinnamon ½tspground ginger ½tspground coriander salt Preparation In a mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, garlic, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, and coriander....

Ingredients 1¼cupscake flour ¾tspbaking powder ⅛tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt 18maraschino cherries,divided ¾cupgranulated sugar 6tbspunsalted butter,at room temperature 1largeegg,at room temperature 1largeegg white,at room temperature ½tspalmond extract ½tspvanilla extract ⅓cupbuttermilk 3tbspmaraschino cherry juice ¾cupbutter,(½ unsalted ¼ salted), at room temperature 2¼cupspowdered sugar 2½tbspmaraschino cherry juice ¼tspalmond extract few drops red food coloring,optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for about 30 seconds, then set aside....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil,divided 8ozchicken breasts,cut into bite sized pieces ½small onion,diced 8ozmushrooms,sliced ½tspitalian seasoning 1pckgZatarain’s® Parmesan Garlic Brown Rice with White Beans 1½cupsboiling water parsley and parmesan cheese,for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt & pepper to taste. Cook chicken in 1 tablespoon olive oil until lightly browned (it does not need to be cooked through). Remove from heat and add to the casserole dish....

Ingredients ½lbspinach 3tbspextra virgin olive oil 1small red onion 1½lbsground lamb 2tbspdry red wine ½tspground cumin ¼tspcinnamon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1large garlic clove 4slicepeasant bread 4ozfresh goat cheese marjoram leaves Preparation Heat a medium skillet over moderately high heat. Add a large handful of spinach and cook, stirring, until the leaves are wilted. Transfer the wilted spinach to a colander and repeat with the remaining leaves. Gently squeeze the spinach dry, coarsely chop, and reserve....

Ingredients 1sweet apple,such as Honey Crisp, Gala, peeled, cored, seeded and diced 1½tbspraw sugar 1tbspgolden raisins ¼tspcinnamon pinchnutmeg 2cups0% fat Stonyfield plain yogurt 4tbspwalnuts,or pecans, chopped Preparation Place diced apple, sugar, and raisins in a small pot. Add ¼ cup water, sprinkle with cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, cover, and cook for 16 to 18 minutes over low heat until soft. Set aside to cool. Divide the yogurt into 2 medium bowls....

Ingredients 2 lb ground beef 2 oz dry onion soup mix 1 cup breadcrumbs, seasoned 1 egg 16 oz catsup 16 oz water 1 cup brown sugar 16 oz whole cranberry sauce 16 oz sauerkraut, rinsed/drained Preparation Combine all meatball ingredients in a bowl and form into cocktail-sized balls. Place in a large shallow roasting pan. For sauce, combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer 10 minutes. Pour over meatballs and bake at 350 for 1 hour....

Ingredients ½cupbuttersoftened 1cupgranulated sugar 1egg 1egg white 1½tbspsour cream 1tspvanilla extract 2½cupsall-purpose flour ½tspbaking powder ½tspsalt food coloringred White sprinkles 6tbspbuttersoftened 3cupspowdered sugar 1pinchsalt ½tspvanilla extract 4tbsphalf and half Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 13 by 9-inch baking dish, set aside. In a mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt, set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, whip together butter and sugar until pale and fluffy about 3 to 4 minutes....

Ingredients 2½cupsall-purpose flour,spoon and leveled 1¼tspsalt 6tbspunsalted butter,chilled and cubed ¾cupvegetable shortening,chilled ½cupice water ½cupbrown sugar,packed dark or light 2tspground cinnamon 1tbspall-purpose flour 1large egg,mixed with 2 tsp milk, egg wash ¾cupconfectioners’ sugar,sifted 1tbspmilk,plus more as needed ½tspground cinnamon ¼tsppure vanilla extract Preparation Mix the flour and salt together in a large bowl. Add cold unsalted butter and shortening. Using a pastry cutter or 2 forks, cut the butter and shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 shallots, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tbsp. crystallized ginger, minced 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric 1/4 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. saffron threads, crumbled 8 medium carrots, scrubbed, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 2 cups butternut squash, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1/3 medium squash), peeled and seeded 5 cups vegetable broth, page 27 or water 1/2 C....

Ingredients ⅓cupcoconut oil ½cupsemisweet chocolate chips ½cupcrunchy peanut butter,or creamy ⅓cuppure maple syrup,or honey 1¼cupold fashioned oats ¾cupcrispy rice cereal ¾cupraisins,and honey roasted peanuts, or desired add-ins 3tbspmini chocolate chips,optional Preparation Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil and chocolate chips together until smooth. Stir in the peanut butter and maple syrup. Remove from heat....

Ingredients 2cupssteel cut oats,gluten-free, if necessary 6cupswater 2cinnamon sticks 4medium ripe bananas 2cupsblueberries,fresh or frozen 1cupmilk,nut, soy, skim, or any milk of choice 8tsppure maple syrup,or honey Ground cinnamon,for topping Preparation Combine the steel cut oats and water in the bowl of your pressure cooker and stir. Add the cinnamon sticks. Cover, and cook for 6 minutes on High. Allow the pressure to naturally release. Remove the cinnamon sticks and discard....