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Ingredients ½cupgranulated sugar ½cupbrown sugar 2tbspbutter,melted 1largeegg white 2tbspapple sauce 1tspvanilla extract ½cupwhole wheat pastry flour ½cupall purpose flour ¼tspbaking soda ⅛tspsalt ½cupmini chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two cookie sheets with non-stick silicone baking mats or lightly spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt and stir to blend. In another bowl, whisk the sugars, butter, egg white, applesauce and vanilla together until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 5lbscooked meatballs,frozen, thawed 28ozketchup,(1 bottle) 18ozapple jelly,(1 jar) 12ozred currant jelly,(1 jar) ¼tsphot sauce Preparation Fill a large pot with lightly salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook the meatballs, working in batches if necessary, in the boiling water for about 3 minutes, until they begin floating on top and are heated through. Remove the meatballs with a slotted spoon, drain in a strainer, and transfer to a large saucepan....

Ingredients 8bacon,sliced ½cupshell pasta,uncooked 2tbspwhite vinegar ¼cupwhite sugar 1½tbspbasil,dried 1tbspthyme,dried 4garlic cloves,peeled 1tspsalt 1tspcurry powder ½tspblack pepper,ground 1cupcanola oil 4peaches,peeled, cut into chunks ½cupparsley,fresh, chopped ½cupcelery,sliced ½cupred bell pepper,chopped 6green onions,chopped Preparation Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until evenly browned. Drain the bacon slices in a paper towel-lined plate. When cool, crumble the bacon and set aside....

Ingredients ¾cupunsalted butter,melted 2¼cupswhite sugar 2tspvanilla extract 3eggs ¾cupunsweetened cocoa powder ¾tspsalt 1¼cupsall-purpose flour ¾cupdark chocolate chips ½cupvegetable oil 1cupsugar 2eggs 1½tspvanilla extract ½cupcreamy peanut butter 2cupsflour 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease or use baking spray on a 9×13-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, add the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, then whisk together until well combined. Add the cocoa powder and salt to the bowl, then mix well....

Ingredients 5tbspextra virgin olive oil 1cupfresh basil leaves,loosely packed 1garlic clove ¼cupparmesan cheese,grated ¼tspkosher salt fresh cracked black pepper,a few grinds ¼cupfull fat Greek yogurt 2tbspolive oil,divided 1cupyellow onion,(1 small), minced 1garlic clove 15ozcannellini beans,(1 can), or navy, drained and rinsed ¾cupbread crumbs 1large egg 1tspbalsamic vinegar ¼tspkosher salt ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper ¾cupbrown rice,cooked ¼cupparsley leaves,coarsely chopped 4hamburger buns 1large tomato,sliced lettuce leaves,small handful Preparation In the bowl of a food processor, add the olive oil, basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, and process until smooth....

Ingredients 1 box yellow cake mix 1/2 cup peanut oil 3 large eggs 2/3 cup milk 3 cup pumpkin 2 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 cup cake mix 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup margarine Preparation Take one large box of cake mix and remove 1 C. of mix and set aside. Mix together margarin, egg and remaining cake mix in a large bowl....

Ingredients 1lbground beef,(93% lean) ¾tspkosher salt ½small onion,chopped 1medium red bell pepper,chopped 15ozblack beans,(1can), reduced-sodium, rinsed, drained 10oztomatoes with green chilies,(1 can), mild, diced, drained ½cuptomato sauce ¾cuplight beer,like Corona, or ¾ reduced-sodium beef broth 1tspcumin ½tspchili powder ½tsppaprika ¼tspgarlic powder black pepper,to taste red onions,chopped cilantro leaves lime wedges sour cream cheddar avocado Preparation Press the sauté on the Instant Pot, brown the beef and season with salt. Cook for 5 minutes, breaking the beef into ¾-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1yellow squash,cut into ½-inch pieces 1red pepper,cut into ½-inch pieces 1mediumred onion,roughly chopped 1mediumsweet potato,cut into ½-inch pieces 1smallhead broccoli,roughly chopped 1smallhead cauliflower,roughly chopped 8ozcontainer button mushrooms,halved or quartered 2tbspolive oil salt and black pepper 8tortillas 1½cupsred enchilada sauce,homemade or store-bought 2cansblack beans,drained and rinsed 2cupsMexican shredded cheese fresh cilantro chopped avocado pico de gallo sour cream Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil....

Ingredients 2tbspbutter ¼cuplight brown sugar,(scant), packed 1tbspwhisked egg,* ¼cupall-purpose flour ¼cupquick oats ⅛tspbaking soda ⅛tspcinnamon 1pinchsalt 2tbspraisins,or 3 tbsp of chocolate chips 1½tbsppecans,or walnuts, chopped small, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the butter in a medium microwave-safe mixing bowl. Heat in the microwave on high power until almost fully melted. Add the brown sugar, 1 tablespoon egg, flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the melted butter....

Ingredients 6baking potatoes,medium size 1tbspolive oil salt and pepper Preparation Wash potatoes and poke each with a fork a few times. Place in a slow cooker (no water required) and cook on High for 2 ½ to 3 hours or Low for 6 to 8 hours or until fork-tender. For a crispier skin, potatoes can be grilled or broiled for 2 minutes before serving. Serve with sour cream, bacon bits, chives, or other preferred toppings....

Ingredients ¾ cup milk 2 medium bananas, ripe 3 cups vanilla ice cream, softened 8 oz pineapple chunks , undrained 2 tbsp coconut flakes, toasted 2 tbsp pecans, chopped Preparation In a blender, combine the milk, bananas, ice cream, and pineapple; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses. Top with coconut and pecans. Related Video

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 3garlic clovespeeled and minced ¼tspred pepper flakescrushed 4cupscherry tomatoesor grape tomatoes 2tbspbalsamic vinegar 1tpsbrown sugar(optional) fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste Preparation Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and sauté for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add in the tomatoes and stir to combine with the garlic. Cover the pan and continue to cook, stopping to stir the mixture occasionally, until all of the tomatoes have burst and released their juices to form a sauce, about 6 to 8 minutes....

Ingredients 5apples,peeled, cored and sliced ⅔cupmaple syrup ½cupbutter ½cupbrown sugar ¾cupall purpose flour 1pinchsalt ¾cuprolled oats Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place the apples in an 8×8-inch baking dish. Pour the maple syrup over the apples. In a bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Stir in the flour, salt and oats. Sprinkle the oat mixture over the apples. Bake in preheated oven 35 minutes, until golden and bubbly and apples are tender....

Ingredients ¼cupextra virgin olive oil 3tbspfresh lemon juice 20large shrimp ½tspcoarse salt freshly ground pepper 2medium belgian endives 1½ripe hass avocados 1tbspfresh tarragon,coarsely chopped Preparation Whisk 2 tablespoons oil with 1 tablespoon lemon juice until combined. Combine shrimp with remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, the salt, and pepper, and let stand for 10 minutes. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over high heat. Add shrimp and juices, and cook, stirring, until shrimp are pink and cooked through....

Ingredients 2lbsbutternut squash,halved and seeded salt,to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Use a sharp knife to carefully cut away the peel from the squash. Cut the squash into sticks like French fries. Arrange squash pieces on a baking sheet and season with salt. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, turning the fries over halfway through baking. Fries are done when they are starting to brown on the edges and become crispy....

Ingredients 28cupsplain popped popcorn 2cupsbrown sugar ½cuplight corn syrup,I use homemade 1½tspsalt 1cupunsalted butter ½tspBaking Soda 2tspvanilla extract 6tbspmelted butter ½cupcheddar cheese powder ¼tspmustard powder 6cupspopped popcorn ½tspsalt Preparation Place the popped popcorn into two large baking pans. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring enough to blend. Once the mixture begins to boil, boil for 3 to 4 minutes while stirring constantly....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil ½cuponion,finely chopped 1lbchicken breasts,shredded 2tspItalian seasoning salt and pepper,to taste 1jarmarinara sauce ¼cupfresh basil,chopped 12ozdry penne pasta 2cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded ¾cupParmesan cheese,grated cooking spray Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the penne pasta according to package directions. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1onion,chopped 2garlic cloves,minced 1tsppoultry seasoning 1cupcelery,sliced 1cupcarrots 2tbspflour 1cupcabbage,finely diced 8cupschicken broth 2cupschicken,cooked ½large red pepper,diced ½cupwild rice 1½cupsmushrooms Preparation Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high. Cook onion and garlic until slightly softened. Add carrots, celery, poultry seasoning, and flour. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except for wild rice. Let simmer for about 15 minutes. Add rice and continue cooking uncovered for about 35 to 40 minutes or until rice is tender....

Ingredients 70squarepretzelsdo not use butter snaps 70Hershey’s Hugs chocolatesfrom nearly 1 full 12 oz package, unwrapped 70Milk Chocolate M&M’spreferably the red and green Christmas package Preparation Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with a Silpat or parchment paper. Align pretzels on cookie sheet in a single layer then top each pretzel with one Hershey’s Hug chocolate. Bake in preheated oven for 4 to 5 minutes, until the chocolate is shiny and soft (but not melting, the chocolates should still hold their shape)....

Ingredients 2lbstomatillos,halved 3vine tomatoes,halved 2jalapenos,deseeded 1red onion,cut into wedges 4garlic cloves 1tspkosher salt ½tspcoarse ground black pepper 2tspcumin 1tsporegano,dried 2tbsplemon juice 2tbsplime juice ¼cupfresh cilantro Preparation Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F and add the tomatillos, tomato, jalapenõ, and red onion to a baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes until they all start to char. Add the roasted vegetables along with the rest of the ingredients to a large food processor or a blender with a vent and pulse until slightly chunky for about 10 to 15 seconds....