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Ingredients 4sweet potatoes 1tbspolive oil ¼cupwhole milk salt,to taste pepper,to taste ½cupmozzarella cheese,shredded ½cupcheddar cheese,shredded 4bacon,strips, cooked until crispy and crumbled sour cream,for serving chive,fresh, chopped for serving Preparation Pierce each sweet potato a few times and bake at 400 degrees F for 50 minutes, or until soft. Let potatoes cool then cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out potato flesh leaving a thin layer of sweet potato inside, and add flesh to a medium bowl....

Ingredients 3cupsvanilla ice cream 1cupwhole milk ¼tspmint extractnot peppermint 9dropsFood coloring Whipped cream green sanding sugar maraschino cherries Preparation Mix the ice cream, milk, extract and food coloring on high in your blender. Top with whipped cream, sanding sugar, and a cherry. Related Video

Ingredients 2cupsbroccoli florets 2cupscarrot,sliced 2tbspolive oil 2tspkosher salt 2tspfreshly ground black pepper 2salmon fillets,boneless ¾cupbrown sugar,packed 3tbspsoy sauce ½cuphoney 2tbspsesame seed Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. On a baking sheet, combine broccoli, carrots, oil, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to coat, and then arrange them in the center of the tray in a flat layer. Lay the salmon fillets on the vegetables. In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, and sesame seeds....

Ingredients 2 cups orange segments, fresh 15 pcs cherries, pitted 1 pc mango, diced 1 pc banana, fresh, sliced 1 cup strawberries, frozen, sliced 1 tbsp flax meal ½ cup ice cubes 2 pcs cherries Preparation Mix all ingredients into a blender except the flax meal. Finally, add the flax meal and blend again. Pour in tall glasses topped with cherries and enjoy. For Serving: Related Video

Ingredients 1pkgBacon Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange bacon on a baking sheet. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Related Video

Ingredients 1lbshrimp,fresh, peeled and deveined 1medium shallot,minced 1jalapeño,minced 2large eggs,beaten ¾cuppanko bread crumbs 1tbspchives,fresh, minced 1lemon,zested 1tspsmoked paprika ½tspcayenne kosher salt,to taste ½lemon,juiced 1tspWorcestershire sauce ¼cupcooking oil,high-heat, such as peanut or organic canola 8ozred pepper,(1 jar) roasted, drained, liquid reserved 2tbspred wine vinegar 2tbspraw almond ½small shallot,roughly chopped 2clovesgarlic 1pinchsalt ¼cupextra virgin olive oil 4cupsarugula 4cupswatercress 1olive oil,drizzle 1lemon,juiced 1pinchkosher salt 1pinchpepper Preparation Add the shrimp to a food processor and pulse 4 to 5 times, until minced but not mushy....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1medium yellow onion,diced 3cloves garlic,minced 1½cupschicken broth,or vegetable broth 14½ozdiced tomatoes with green chilis,1 can ¾cupdry quinoa,rinsed and drained 1½tspchili powder 1tspcumin,ground ½tsppaprika ⅛tspcayenne pepper,more to taste, optional Salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste 1½cupsfrozen corn 15ozblack beans,1 can, drained and rinsed 1lime,juiced ¼cupcilantro,chopped corn tortillas,warmed Preparation Heat olive oil in a large non-stick saucepan over medium high heat. Add onion and saute 3 minutes. Add in garlic and saute 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 3tbspdried currants ⅓cuphot water 3tbsphoney 1½tspfresh ginger,minced 1½tsprosemary,minced 2¼lbwhite turnips,peeled and cut into ½-inch wedges 3medium carrots,cut into 1½x1¼-inch sticks ¼cupextra virgin olive oil 3Italian frying peppers,cut into 1-inch pieces salt and freshly ground pepper,to taste 1tbspred wine vinegar Preparation In a small bowl, soak the currants in the hot water. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, ginger, and rosemary and simmer over low heat for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat....

Ingredients ½ oz BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, divided 8 oz PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts, or multi-colored sprinkles, chopped Preparation Melt 8 of the chocolate squares as directed on package; set aside. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add melted chocolate; mix well. Cover. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Meanwhile, cover baking sheet with waxed paper. Shape chocolate mixture into 36 balls, using about 2 teaspoons for each ball....

Ingredients ¼cupolive oil 1onion 2clovesgarlic 3cupsdiced tomatoes with their liquid,(29 oz) 1cupdry white wine 1tspdried oregano 1½tspsalt 1¾lbslarge shrimp ¼tspfresh ground black pepper ¼lbfeta cheese 4tbspflat leaf parsley,chopped Preparation In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds longer. Raise the heat to moderate and add the tomatoes with their liquid, the wine, oregano, and salt....

Ingredients 15ozblack beans,(1 can), drained, rinsed salt and pepper,to taste ½cabbage head,chopped 10ozromaine lettuce,(1 package), torn ½green bell pepper,chopped 8.75ozcorn,(1 can), drained ¼cupcheddar cheese,shredded 2chicken breast,halves, skinless, boneless, cooked, cut into strips 1cupblue tortilla chips,finely crushed ½cupranch salad dressing,prepared Preparation In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook the black beans until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, romaine lettuce, green bell pepper, corn, and cheddar cheese....

Ingredients 2cupsfresh strawberries,hulled and roughly chopped 1cupwhite sugar,divided 2lemons,juiced 1lemon,zested 1cupmilk 2cupsheavy cream 1tspvanilla extract Preparation Combine the strawberries, ⅓ cup of sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl, then stir gently. Cover and store in the refrigerator for about 2 hours. Meanwhile, mix the milk and remaining sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer at low speed for about 2 minutes until sugar dissolves. Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and some juice from the strawberries, but not the berries themselves....

Ingredients 1cupgreen lentils ¼tspsalt 2tbspolive oil 1medium yellow onion,diced small 1green pepper,diced small 2small carrots,diced 3garlic cloves,minced 1tbspmild chili powder 2tsppaprika ½cupketchup 1cuptomato sauce 2tbspapple cider vinegar 2tbspbrown sugar ½cupwater salt and pepper,to taste buns red onion,sliced pickles Preparation Rinse the lentils well and add them to a pot along with 4 cups of water and salt. Bring to a simmer, cover, and continue simmering for 20 to 25 minutes over low heat until lentils are tender but not mushy....

Ingredients ¾ lb baby artichokes 12 green onions , white part only, roots removed , in one piece 2 Tbsp butter ½ tsp salt ½ cup water ¼ lb sugar snap peas, stringed 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp parsley, minced 1 tsp tarragon leaves Preparation Trim the artichokes. If using mediums, quarter them lengthwise. Place them in a bowl of acidulated water to prevent discoloration. Cook the artichokes, green onions, butter, salt, and water over medium heat in a large covered skillet until the artichokes are tender for about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 8hot dogs ½cupcheese,shredded 16slice bacon,pre-cooked 8hot dog buns,toasted tomatoes,diced pickle relish lettuce,shredded caramelized onions baked beans ketchup mayonnaise Dijon mustard,or BBQ sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Slice each hot dog lengthwise down the middle almost, but not all the way through. Fill the pocket with a little shredded cheese. Wrap the hot dog with 2 slices of thin-sliced, pre-cooked bacon....

Ingredients 1lbshrimp,jumbo raw, shelled and deveined weight after peeled 2garlic cloves,crushed Kosher salt and pepper 3tbspKansas City Style BBQ Sauce 8wooden skewers,long Preparation Soak the skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent them from burning (or use metal skewers to save time). Combine the shrimp with crushed garlic and season with salt and pepper. You can let this marinate for 15 minutes, or even overnight. Heat a clean, lightly oiled grill to medium heat....

Ingredients 15blueberries 2lemons,juiced ½tspagave nectar,or simple syrup , or more, to taste 1½ozvodka,such as Tito’s or Hendrick’s, or gin 3lavender and ⅔ cup cold water OR 2/3,sprigs, fresh ⅔cupcold water ⅔cuplavender tea,made with dried lavender, alternative ice Preparation In a mixing glass, thoroughly muddle the sprigs of lavender with the blueberries. Squeeze in the juice of two lemons, add agave nectar and vodka. Add up to ⅔ cup cold water (more or less to taste)....

Ingredients 2lbsbroccoli,stems removed and crowns cut into florets, about 8 cups of broccoli florets 2stripsthick cut bacon,(about 2 oz) cut crosswise into ¼-inch wide strips 5large eggs,beaten ⅓cupall purpose flour ½cupheavy cream 1cupwhole milk 3tspfreshly ground black pepper,or 2 tsp fine ground black pepper ½tspsalt 2tspdijon mustard 8ozcheddar cheese,grated Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, about 1 tablespoon of salt for 2 cups of water. Add the broccoli florets and boil for 3 to 5 minutes or until just tender enough so that a fork can easily pierce the floret, but still firm....

Ingredients 1cupbread flour 1cupwhole wheat flour 1cupcornmeal 1cupmolasses 2cupswater 1tspbaking soda 1tspsalt Preparation In a large bowl, stir together bread flour, whole wheat flour, cornmeal, baking soda. Stir in molasses and water; mix until combined. Pour batter into 2 lightly greased coffee cans, fill about ⅔ full. Place loaves into a steamer, cover and steam over low heat. Steam for 1 hour and 45 minutes, until loaves are set. Serve and enjoy....

Ingredients ¼cupbutter,(4 tbsp) unsalted 10ozmarshmallows,(1 bag) ⅔cupyellow cake mix,(dry cake mix) or white cake mix, boxed 6½cupsrice krispie cereal ½cupsprinkles Preparation Spray an 11×7-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Set aside. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and stir constantly. Once the marshmallows are completely melted, stir in the dry cake mix. Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the cereal until it is completely coated with the marshmallow mixture....