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Ingredients 2cupsmilk 2eggs 1cupsugar ½tspsalt 1cuphalf-and-half 1tspvanilla 1tsppeppermint extract,include more or less to taste ⅔cuppeppermint candies,hard, crushed Preparation Unwrap the peppermints, then double-bag them in plastic sandwich bags. Place on a cutting board, then use a meat mallet to crush peppermints to the desired level of coarseness. In a heavy saucepan, whisk the egg yolks, half-and-half, sugar, and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until the mixture reaches 160 degrees F and coats the back of a metal spoon....

Ingredients 14ozchicken sausage,casings removed 1tbspolive oil 1cuponion,chopped 1medium red pepper,chopped 1medium yellow pepper,chopped 3garlic cloves,chopped 1cupmushrooms,sliced 14½ozpetite diced tomatoes,(1 can), drained 2cupsmarinara sauce 2cupswater ½tspItalian seasoning,or dried thyme 1tspkosher salt 8ozmozzarella cheese,shredded 8ozDeLallo whole wheat elbows,or gluten free elbows, uncooked Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large deep non-stick skillet, brown the sausage over high heat until cooked through, seasoning with a pinch of salt and breaking it up into smaller pieces as it cooks....

Ingredients 1lb.baby yellow potatoes 2tbspolive oil ½large yellow onion,chopped salt and freshly ground black pepper 6oz.turkey,or chicken smoked sausage, sliced 2clovesgarlic,minced 2tbspbutter,diced into small cubes ¾lblarge shrimp,peeled and deveined 1¼cupscorn,fresh or frozen, thawed corn 2tspOld Bay seafood seasoning ½tspdried thyme 4ozbaby spinach,optional 1tbspfresh lemon juice 1tbspfresh parsley,minced, optional Preparation Place potatoes on a large plate and microwave on high power for 2 minutes. Turn potatoes then continue to microwave for about 2 minutes longer until just tender....

Ingredients 1tbspground cumin 1tbspground dried thyme 1tbspsumac 1tbspsesame seedstoasted 2tspdried marjoram(optional) 1tspKosher salt 1tspblack pepper Preparation Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until combined. Use immediately, or store in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Related Video

Ingredients 4largezucchini 8ozbacon 2largefresh eggs ¼cupcreamthickened or half and half ¼cupParmigiano-Reggianofreshly grated ¼cupPecorinofreshly grated 1tspblack pepper 1tspsalt Preparation Slice each zucchini in half lengthways. Using a vegetable peeler, peel ribbons to the centre of the zucchini; flip and peel again. Discard centre core or chop finely to add to the sauce. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and sauté until golden and crisp. While the bacon is frying; whisk the eggs, cream and cheeses together until well-combined....

Ingredients 3lbsfat zucchini,(3 large) 2tbspolive oil,or olive oil spray ¼tspsalt ⅛tsppepper 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 1largegarlic clove,thinly sliced 28ozwhole peeled tomatoes,(1 can), crushed in a bowl by hand ½tspsalt ½tspsugar ⅛tspfreshly ground black pepper 3large basil leaves,torn into pieces 1cupfresh ricotta ¾cupfreshly grated Parmesan,plus more for the topping 1large egg pinch of nutmeg pinch of freshly ground black pepper 2tbspparsley,chopped 30basil leaves Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper and coat lightly with cooking spray or oil....

Ingredients 1 box elbow macaroni 2 tbsp oil 3 lb cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 onion, finely diced 1/2 sweet pepper, finely diced 1/2 tomato, finely diced, optional 1/4 cup cream 1/4 tbsp black pepper 1/4 tbsp salt 1/4 tbsp hot red pepper , finely diced, can be substituted with crushed red pepper 1/2 stick butter 1 egg, optional Preparation Fill large pot with water and salt bring to a boil then add macaroni to the pot....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp cinnamon 4 bananas, overripe 2 eggs, medium 1 cup yogurt ⅓ cup butter, melted ⅓ cup brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla ⅔ cup chocolate chips, optional, add more for garnish ⅔ cup walnuts, chopped and toasted, add more for garnish maple syrup, optional Preparation Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon in a large bowl....

Ingredients 3blood oranges,skinned and chopped 2blood orange,juiced 5cupsbaby greens,like arugula or baby spinach 4ozgorgonzola cheese ½cuppecans,chopped 2tbspshallots,finely chopped 2tbspbalsamic vinegar 4tbspextra virgin olive oil salt and fresh ground pepper Preparation For the vinaigrette, combine about ⅓ cup of orange juice, olive oil, shallots, balsamic, salt, and pepper in a small glass jar; shake vigorously. Place baby greens and gorgonzola in a large salad bowl and toss with just enough vinaigrette to coat....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1mediumonion,diced 2cupsGreat Value instant white rice 2cupsGreat Value chicken broth,reduced sodium 1canGreat Value cream of mushroom soup 1canGreat Value cream of chicken soup ½cupGreat Value sour cream ¼cupmilk ½tsppoultry seasoning ½tspgarlic powder ½tspblack pepper 4cupsleftover turkey,diced 4cupsfresh broccoli florets 1½cupscheddar cheese 3tbspbutter 1cupcrushed crackers,any kind 1cupcheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook onion in olive oil in until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 4cupsday old bread,torn into ¾-inch pieces 2tbspolive oil 2large Romaine hearts,or 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped ¼cupParmesan,finely shredded ¾cupmayonnaise 1½tbspfresh lemon juice 1tspDijon mustard 1tspWorcestershire 4anchovies,packed in oil, drained, minced then mashed ¼cupParmesan,finely grated 2clovesgarlic,2 tsp, minced salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place bread pieces close together on a rimmed 18×13-inch then drizzle slowly and evenly with olive oil, then toss to coat....

Ingredients 1lbchicken thighs,boneless, skinless , thinly sliced 2tbspFajita seasoning 2tbspvegetable oil 8ozmushrooms, sliced 6Great Value® Fajita Flour Tortillas ¼cupMarketside® Mild Salsa bean,for serving rice,for serving Preparation Rub the chicken with the fajita seasoning and vegetable oil, then let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the seasoned chicken and cook until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup ice cubes 1 cup orange juice 1 banana, sliced 1 cup carrot juice ½ cup frozen mangoes Preparation Blend all the ingredients together, until desired consistency is reached. Serve. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup flour 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tbsp sugar 3/4 tsp salt 4 tbsp butter, chilled, cut into pieces 3 tbsp vegetable shortening, chilled, cut into pieces 4 tbsp ice water, add 1 more tbsp if needed 3 cups cranberries 2 medium Granny Smiths, or other tart green apples, unpeeled and finely chopped 3/4 cup dried apricots, chopped 3/4 cup pecans, chopped 1/3 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup flour...

Ingredients 6½cupsall-purpose flour,spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off 4tspkosher salt 1½tbspyeast 3cupslukewarm water cornmeal,for dusting the pan Preparation In a very large 6-quart bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast. Add the water and stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture is uniformly moist, without any patches of flour. Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and let it sit on the counter in a warm spot for 2 hours....

Ingredients 8ozSwiss cheeseor Emmental, shredded 4ozGruyere cheeseshredded 1clovegarlic 1cupdry white wine 1tbspcornstarch 1tbspkirschor sherry, optional ⅛ tspnutmeg pinchpepper 1french breadloaf, for dipping Preparation Cut the clove of garlic in half then rub the inside of your saucepan with the garlic. Discard the clove (or save for another use). Add wine, then bring to a low simmer. Toss all shredded cheeses with cornstarch in a bowl, then set aside. Reduce heat to medium-low then add the cheeses a small handful at a time until melted....

Ingredients 2½cupsall-purpose flour 2½tspbaking powder ¾tspnutmeg ½tspsalt ½tspcream of tartar ½tspground cinnamon ¼tspground cloves ¼tspground ginger 16tbspunsalted butter,softened 1cupbrown sugar ½cupgranulated sugar 1ozcream cheese,softened 1egg 2large egg yolks,hard cooked and pressed through a fine mesh strainer 2tspvanilla extract ⅓cupeggnog 4tbspunsalted butter,softened 2¼cupspowdered sugar,divided 4ozcream cheese,softened, cut into 8 pieces 1tspvanilla extract ¼tspground nutmeg ¼tspground cinnamon 1tbspeggnog Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick liner and set aside....

Ingredients 1½cupswhite sugar 6egg whites ¼tspkosher salt ¼tspcream of tartar Preparation Bring 2 cups of water to a simmer in a medium pot. Combine the sugar, egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Reduce the heat of the pot and place the bowl over the steam. Whisk the egg whites lightly for 6 to 10 minutes until a digital or candy thermometer inserted into the mixture reads 160 degrees F....

Ingredients 2 cups brown sugar 1 cup shortening ½ cup yogurt, or sour cream 3½ cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 eggs 1½ cups pecan halves, roasted and chopped ¾ cup pecan halves, not-roasted, chopped 2 cups glazed fruits 2 cups pitted dates, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 385 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt then set aside....

Ingredients 8lime,rinds, halved and squeezed, juice reserved for another use 1cupsugar ice 2ozwhite rum 1ozlime juice 1ozlime rind simple syrup 4mint leaves,fresh plus more for garnish ginger beer,to taste 1lime,slice for garnish Preparation In a medium bowl, combine the lime rinds and sugar. Toss to coat the rinds with the sugar, then cover. Let it sit stirring every 45 minutes for about 4 hours, or until the sugar is completely dissolved and there’s syrup in the bottom of the bowl....