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Ingredients ⅓watermelonmedium, seedless (recommended), chilled 1bottleChampagnechilled simple syrup(or St. Germain) (optional) to taste Preparation First, make watermelon juice: If your watermelon is not seedless, remove all of the black seeds first. Then, scoop all of the pink watermelon flesh into your blender, leaving the sour green part around the perimeter behind. Secure the lid on the blender and blend until it is completely smooth. Pour the watermelon juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a liquid measuring cup or bowl....

Ingredients ½ cup heavy whipping cream 2 tbsp white sugar ¼ tsp vanilla extract Preparation Put ingredients in a 2-cup Ziploc Freezer Bag and zip shut. Take a larger size Ziploc Freezer Bag and put the Ice Cream Bag inside of it then add crushed ice until halfway full then sprinkle 6 tablespoons of salt on top and zip the bag shut. Gently shake, turn, toss and knead the bag so the mix can get cold enough to make ice cream....

Ingredients 1loafciabatta bread ⅓cupolive oil 2clovesgarlic,finely minced, or more to taste 2avocados,peeled, pitted, and diced ⅓cupfeta cheese,crumbled Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut bread into 2 3-inch sections and cut each section in half. Place bread pieces on a baking sheet and drizzle olive oil over each piece. Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle garlic over toasted bread pieces. Spoon avocado pieces onto each toast and sprinkle feta cheese over avocado layer....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 2lbsbeef stew meat 1pconion,finely chopped 3carrots,large 3celery stalks,sliced 2tspgarlic,minced 8cupsbeef broth 1pcbay leaf,dried 2fresh thyme ¾cuppearl barley 1cupmushrooms,sliced 2tbspparsley,chopped salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season the beef stew meat with salt and pepper to taste. Place half of the meat in the pot in a single layer. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until browned....

Ingredients 1½cupsall-purpose flour,scoop and level to measure 2tspbaking powder ½tspsalt ½cupunsalted butter,softened 1cupgranulated sugar,divided 1tsplemon zest 2large eggs 1tspvanilla extract ¾cupbuttermilk 2cupsfresh blueberries Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch springform pan, line the bottom with a round of parchment paper and butter parchment. In a medium mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. Measure out 1½ tablespoon of the sugar and set aside for sprinkling over cake....

Ingredients 3tbspbutter 1tbspolive oil 1cuponion,diced ½cupcelery,diced 2garlic cloves,minced ¼cupall purpose flour 2cupshalf and half 14ozchicken broth,(1 can) 1tbspfresh thyme 1cupcarrots,shredded 1cupfresh spinach leaves,chopped 1cupchicken breast,diced, cooked 16ozpotato gnocchi,(1 package) salt and pepper,to taste Preparation In a large pot, add butter and olive oil. Over medium high heat sauté onion, celery and garlic until tender. Add the flour to create a roux and cook for 1 minute. Slowly add the half and half and chicken broth and stir until it starts to thicken....

Ingredients 1¾cupsflour 1tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt 2tspcinnamon,ground ¼tspginger,ground ¼tspcloves,ground ¼tspnutmeg,ground 8ozpure pumpkin,canned ½cupdark brown sugar ¼cupgranulated sugar ½cupvegetable oil 2largeeggs 1tsppure vanilla extract 1cupmini chocolate chips,divided 8ozcream cheese,room temperature ¼cupsugar 1egg 1tbspmilk 1tsppure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl add the pumpkin, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla and ½ cup of the chocolate chips to the bowl and whisk until completely combined....

Ingredients 1/2 oz. active dry yeast, two 1/4 oz packets 1/4 cup warm water, 110 degrees 1 ½ cups buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 ¼ cups brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 ½ tsp. ground cinnamon Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, for about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2cupsslaw 2cupsjicama,julienned 1cupcarrots,julienned ½cupmayonnaise 1½tbspcilantro ½tspcumin 2tbsplime salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Combine dressing ingredients together and set aside. Prepare and combine vegetables. Stir in the dressing and let chill for 1 hour before serving. Related Video

Ingredients 1partgin 4splashesGrenadine 2partslemon juice 1egg white Preparation Shake with ice and strain. Related Video

Ingredients 3chicken breasts salt and pepper,to taste 12snap peas 1medium carrot,thinly sliced 1tspsesame oil 4garlic cloves,minced 1tbspfresh ginger,chopped 2cupschicken stock ¼cupsugar 1tspchili flakes 1tbsprice vinegar 1tbspdark soy sauce 1tbsptomato paste 5cupscanola oil,for frying 1cupcorn starch,plus 2 tsp white rice,cooked, for serving 1tbspsesame seeds,for garnish ¼cupscallions,sliced, for garnish Preparation Place a chicken breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Pound evenly to about ¼-inch thick, then season both sides with salt and pepper....

Ingredients vegetable oil for the baking dish 1 lb spinach , equivalent to about 2 bunches or 1 1/2 10-oz. bags 5 eggs, beaten ½ cup parsley, chopped ½ tsp dill seeds ½ tsp ground coriander 2 cup small-curd cottage cheese (nonfat or low-fat is fine) ½ tsp salt freshly ground black pepper warm marinara sauce or grated Parmesan cheese , optional Preparation Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit....

Ingredients 2lbChicken Breastsboneless, skinless 1ozpacket ranch seasoning 16ozcream cheesecut into cubes crumbled bacon and green onionscooked, for serving, optional Preparation Place the chicken breasts, ranch seasoning, and cream cheese in a slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours. Shred the chicken with two forks. Stir until everything is thoroughly combined. Serve, topped with bacon and green onions if desired. Related Video

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1medium white or yellow onion,peeled and diced 1red medium bell pepper,cored and diced 4clovesgarlic,peeled and minced 3cupschicken stock 30oztomatoes,(2 cans) fire-roasted diced with their juices 30ozbeans of choice,(2 cans) rinsed and drained 2cupschicken,diced or shredded 4ozgreen chiles,(1 can) diced 1tbsppowder 1tsppaprika 1tspcumin sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper diced avocado fresh cilantro,chopped green or red onions,diced shredded cheddar cheese sour cream corn tortilla chips,crumbled Preparation Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 lb. ground meat, or combination of chicken, turkey, ham or ground beef. 2 eggs , or egg substitute 1/4 cup onions, diced 1/4 cup green peppers, diced 1/2 cup quick oatmeal 1/4 cup catsup 2 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. garlic, minced 1 tsp. lemon pepper 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper Preparation Mix all ingredients and form a loaf. Top with a little more catsup and cover with bacon slices....

Ingredients 1½cupspeanut butter 2½cupscoconut sugar ⅓cupcoconut oil 3eggs,large 2tspbaking soda 2tspvanilla extract 2½cupsoats ¾cupchocolate chips,bittersweet ¾cupchocolates flaky sea salt,optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter with the sugar and coconut oil. Use an electric mixer or a large spoon to mix until well combined. Add the eggs, baking soda, and vanilla, and mix well....

Ingredients 2cupsflour 2tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt 15tbspunsalted butter,softened and divided 1⅓cupssugar 2large eggs 1tspvanilla extract ½cupmilk 15Oreos,quartered Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×5-inch inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper; grease the parchment paper as well. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Using a mixer, combine softened butter with the sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla, then and mix well....

Ingredients 8ozrefrigerated crescent dough sheets,(1 pkg) 24beef meatballs,precooked ⅓cupunsalted butter,melted 3clovesgarlic,minced ¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese ⅛tspkosher salt Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the crescent dough into rectangles. Place meatballs at the ends of the rectangles and roll up. Place the wrapped meatballs on a baking sheet, seam side down. Combine butter, garlic, Parmesan, and salt in a bowl. Brush the tops of the wrapped meatballs with the butter mixture....

Ingredients 2lbsred potatoes,quartered ¼cupbutter,melted 4garlic cloves,minced 1tspkosher salt Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toss the red potatoes, butter, garlic, and salt together in a large bowl. Place the potato mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dis, then cover with foil. Bake for about 30 minutes. Remove the foil, mix the potatoes, then bake for an additional 30 minutes. Serve warm, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1lbfirm white fish,such as mahi mahi, cod, tilapia, red snapper or catfish salt and pepper 1tbspolive oil 8smallsoft flour or corn tortillas 2cupsred or green cabbage,shredded 1cupcherry or grape tomatoes,thinly sliced 1cupKalamata olives,halved 1cucumber,seeded and diced ½cupcrumbled feta cheese tzatziki sauce,for topping Preparation Season both sides of the fish with a few generous pinches of salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the fish and cook for 2 to 4 minutes per side, until the fish is cooked through and opaque and flakes easily....