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Ingredients ¾lbdaikon radishpeeled 4mediumcarrotspeeled ½lbzucchinior replace with an additional ½ pound bean sprouts ½lbbean sprouts 4green onionsfinely sliced, white and parts 1small handfulcilantro leaveschopped, plus extra for serving 2tbspsesame seedspreferably black, plus extra for serving 4small wedgeslimefor serving 14ozorganic extra-firm tofu,drained and very gently squeezed of excess moisture ½cuppeanut butteror almond butter ¼cuplime juice 2tbsptamarior other soy sauce 2tbsphoney 2tspfresh gingergrated 1pinchred pepper flakes 3tbspwaterto thin Preparation Use a julienne peeler, mandoline, spiralizer or regular peeler to create noodles out of the radish, carrots and zucchini, if using....

Ingredients 12graham cracker sheets ⅓cupsugar ⅓cupunsalted butter,melted 8ozcream cheese,softened ½cupsugar 1tbsplemon juice 1tpsvanilla extract 1large egg,room temperature 1½cupscherry pie filling Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 12-cup muffin tin with baking spray. Add the graham crackers and sugar to a food processor, then pulse until fine crumbs form. Add in the melted butter, then pulse until well combined. Spoon the crumble into the muffin cups and press down....

Ingredients 1bunchmixed baby greens 1buncharugula 1packageblackberries 30pecan,halves 2tbspchampagne vinegar kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1tspbasil 6tbspextra-virgin olive oil Preparation Place vinegar in a non-reactive mixing bowl with basil, salt, and pepper to taste. Drizzle the olive oil in a slow stream, whisking until the oil is emulsified. Toss the washed mixed greens with the vinaigrette. Sprinkle with blackberries and pecans and serve. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1cupunsalted hazelnuts,chopped 1cupall-purpose flour,spoon and leveled 2tbspgranulated sugar ½tspsalt ½cupunsalted butter,cold and cubed 3tbspice water 2tbspcornstarch 2cupsheavy cream ¾cupNutella ⅛tspsalt 1tsppure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Spread chopped hazelnuts out onto a parchment paper or silicone baking mat lined baking sheet. Toast for about 5 to 7 minutes until slightly darkened. Allow to cool down for about 5 minutes. Turn the oven up to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 11 oz canned mandarin oranges, drained 16 oz canned peach slices, drained 20 oz canned pineapple tidbits, drained 1 medium apple, chopped 2 medium bananas, firm, sliced 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix 1 ½ cups milk 1/3 cup orange juice concentrate, frozen 3/4 cup sour cream Preparation In a large salad bowl, combine all fruits and set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat pudding mix, milk, and orange juice concentrate for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 3lbsred russet potatoes,chunked, not peeled 4cupschicken broth 2cupsheavy cream ½cupcelery,diced ¼cuponion,diced 6tbspsalted butter ⅓cupwondra flour ⅓cupparmesan cheese,grated 1tsphot sauce salt and pepper Preparation Put cut potato cubes in a large pot and fill with water. Cook on medium high heat, until tender. Put 6 tablespoons of butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Saute onions and celery. Add wondra and whisk together. Add potatoes and broth and mix well....

Ingredients 16ozBarilla® Linguine,(1 box) 6.3ozBarilla® Traditional Basil Pesto,(1 jar) 4tbspbutter,divided 1small shallot,minced ¼cupred bell pepper,minced 4garlic cloves,minced 1cupwhite wine 6.5ozclams,(1 can), drained with juice reserved, chopped ¾cupchicken broth 16ozclams in shell,(1 package), scrubbed 1lbmedium shrimp,peeled, deveined, uncooked ¼cupfresh basil leaves,plus more for garnish, chopped 2tbspparmesan cheese,shaved Preparation Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine at a boil for about 11 minutes until tender yet firm to the bite, then drain....

Ingredients 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 can pineapples, crushed, drained 1 cup pecans, chopped 16 oz Cool Whip, room temperature 1 can cherry pie filling Preparation Mix the milk, pineapples, and pecans together in a big bowl. Add the Cool Whip and mix well. Add cherry pie filling and mix well until the mixture turns pink. Let it set for 1 hour. Once the mixture has hardened, it’s ready to serve....

Ingredients 6tbspolive oil 1½tbspfresh lemon juice 1tbspred wine vinegar 1½tspgarlic,(1 large clove), minced 1½tbspfresh parsley,finely minced 1tsporegano,dried ¾tsphoney Salt,to taste 10ozRoma tomatoes,diced 1mediumenglish cucumber,optionally peeled and sliced into half moons ½smallred onion,thinly sliced or diced, rinsed and drained 1smallgreen or yellow bell pepper,seeds and ribs removed, chopped ¾cupkalamata olives,or black olives, drained and sliced 4ozfeta cheese,(about 1 cup), crumbled 1mediumavocado,(not too soft), diced Preparation Add all of the dressing ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk well to blend, season with salt to taste and store in refrigerator until ready to use....

Ingredients ½cupMozzarella cheese,fresh shredded ½cupGruyère,fresh shredded ½cupparmesan,fresh grated 2tbspparsley,freshly chopped, plus more for garnish 2tspItalian seasoning,or dried Italian mixed herbs ½tsponion powder ½tspgarlic powder 8large portobello mushrooms salt,to season cracked black pepper,to taste ½cupheavy cream 2garlic cloves,minced, or 2 tsp minced garlic Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl, toss together the mozzarella, gruyere, parmesan, parsley, Italian seasoning, onion powder and garlic powder. Set aside....

Ingredients 1tbspyellow mustard seeds 1½tbspdijon mustard 4smoked pork chops,(about 1¾ lbs in all) 2ozgruyere tspfresh ground black pepper Preparation Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine the mustard seeds and Dijon mustard. Cut a pocket, horizontally, in the side of each chop. Spread the inside of the pockets with the mustard mixture and stuff each with a slice of the cheese. Close each pocket with a toothpick or small skewer....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cup Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes 3 tbsp sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice 3/4 tsp salt 1 1/3 cup whole milk 3/4 cup pure pumpkin, canned 4 large eggs, separated 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract Vegetable oil Maple syrup Preparation Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Whisk milk, pumpkin, egg yolks, melted butter and vanilla in medium bowl to blend well....

Ingredients ½cupmayonnaise ⅓cupketchup 2tbsphot sauce,such as Cholula® 2tbsplemon juice 1½tsppaprika 1garlic clove,crushed 2dropsworcestershire sauce Preparation Combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, lemon juice, paprika, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Whisk together until no clumps remain. Serve with fish or shrimp tacos and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients extra virgin olive oil 1lbflank steak,or skirt steak salt and freshly ground pepper ½lettuce greens,head 1buncharugula,young leaves, tough stems removed ½red bell pepper,thinly sliced lengthwise and cut into 1-inch long pieces 4scallions,thinly sliced 1avocado,cut into bite-sized pieces 4ozgoat cheese,crumbled Pomegranate seeds,or thinly sliced kumquats, optional 2tbsplemon juice 6tbspextra virgin olive oil 1½tbspDijon mustard,smooth, or ½ dry mustard salt and pepper Preparation Heat a couple of teaspoons of oil in a cast-iron pan on high heat....

Ingredients ½cupbutter,softened 1cupsugar 2eggs 2tspvanilla 1½cupsflour 1¼tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt 1cupfresh strawberries,chopped 4ozcream cheese,softened ½cupbutter,softened 1tspvanilla 1tspmilk 4cupspowdered sugar toasted coconut,optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Fill 18 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix until combined. Add flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix until just combined....

Ingredients 1crispy baked tofu,see recipes below for recipe, optional 1¼brown jasmine rice,or long-grain brown rice, rinsed, optional 1tbspcoconut oil,or olive oil 1cuponion,(white or yellow), chopped pinchsalt,more to taste 1red bell pepper,sliced into thin ¼-inch wide strips 1bell pepper,(yellow, orange or green), sliced into thin ¼-inch wide strips 1cupcarrots,(3 carrots), peeled and sliced on the diagonal into ¼-inch thick rounds 2clovesgarlic,pressed or minced 2tbsppanang curry paste,(use 1 for mild or 2 for spicy)...

Ingredients fresh baby arugula bacon,crumbled, cooked cherry tomatoes,or grape, sliced in half red onions,sliced thinly blue cheese,sliced or crumbled ½cupbuttermilk,well shaken 2tbspplain Greek yogurt,or mayonnaise 2tbspcider vinegar 1garlic clove,smashed or minced ½tbspsugar ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper Preparation Toss ingredients together with dressing until combined. Whisk together all ingredients until well-blended. Related Video

Ingredients 4sausages mashed potato,cold 4puff pastry,thawed 1egg onion gravy,for a side, optional Preparation In a large skillet, brown the sausages on all sides until mostly cooked through. Set aside to cool slightly. Unroll each sheet of puff pastry and cut into 4 pieces. Spread the mash over each pastry, top with cooked sausage, and additional mash. Roll up each sheet then pinch together to seal and trim off any excess....

Ingredients 1½cupswhole wheat pastry flouror whole wheat flour ½cupwhole wheat flour 1tbspbaking powder 3tbspcane sugar(turbinado) raw ⅛tspsalt 5tbspunsalted buttercold 1zest of lemon 1cupblueberriesfrozen or fresh ½cupplain low fat Greek yogurt ½cupmilk of choice Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine flours, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl and whisk together. Slice butter and drop into dry ingredients. If you have a pastry cutter, use it to cut the butter into the flour....

Ingredients 4cupsbroccoli florets 4eggs,large 1cupegg whites ¼cupcheddar,reduced fat shredded, Sargento ¼cupcheese,good grated, like pecorino romano 1tspolive oil salt and fresh pepper cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Steam broccoli with a little water for about 6 to 7 minutes. When broccoli is cooked, crumble into smaller pieces and add olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Spray a standard size non-stick cupcake tin with cooking spray and spoon broccoli mixture evenly into 9 tins....