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Ingredients 1large zucchini ½cupbutter,melted 3garlic cloves,crushed ½cupmozzarella cheese 14ozpizza sauce,(½ can) Preparation Slice the Zucchini into thick rounds. Combine the melted butter and crushed garlic in a small bowl. Set aside. When the coals on the barbeque are almost burned down, lay the zucchini slices on the grill. Let cook for 3 minutes, then turn over and brush the butter/garlic mixture on each slice. Cook for 3 more minutes and turn over again and brush the other side with the garlic and butter....

Ingredients Preparation Combine the rum, lime juice, maraschino liqueur, and grapefruit juice in a cocktail shaker. Add the ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wheel. Related Video

Ingredients 1lblean ground beef 1tbspsesame oil 3clovesgarlicminced 1tspfresh gingerminced ½cupbrown sugar ¼cuplite soy sauce 1tspSriracha 2green onionsonly the green parts 6cupsnapa cabbagesliced 2carrotsgrated 2green onionsdiced from tip to tail, excluding the root 2tspsesame oil 1tspcanola oil Preparation Heat a large pan over medium high heat. Brown the meat with sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Drain 75 percent of the fat, add brown sugar, soy sauce, and Sriracha. Cook until the liquid has reabsorbed and the meat is shiny but not soupy....

Ingredients 1largeonion,minced 3cloves garlic,minced 1tspginger,chopped 2tspbutter,or ghee 1lbground lamb,lean, from loin or shoulder 1tspcoriander 1tspcumin 1tspchili powder 1tspturmeric 1tspgaram masala 1tspcinnamon 1cuppeas,frozen 1chili pepper,minced, or more to taste 2tbspfresh cilantro,chopped ½tspcayenne pepper ¼cuptomato sauce 1bay leaf salt and fresh pepper Preparation In a large saute pan, heat ghee or butter, and onions on medium heat. Cook for about 8 minutes. Add garlic and ginger then cook for another 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1cupheavy cream ¼cupground coffee,scant 4ozbittersweet chocolate 3tbspunsalted butter 1cupalmond meal,or almond flour 3large eggs pinchsalt ¾cupsugar 6tbspunsalted butter 8ozbittersweet chocolate 1cupcream of wheat,uncooked ¾cupcocoa nibs,(cocoa beans broken into small pieces), chopped, toasted 2cupswhole milk 3tbspsugar ½vanilla bean 2tbspeau-de-vie,or grappa sugared cocoa nibs Preparation In a small saucepan, combine cream, ¼ cup of water, and ground coffee. Heat over medium heat until hot. Remove from heat; let stand for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1¼lbschicken breast,boneless, skinless, thinly sliced ¼cupcornstarch,plus 2 tsp, divided 3tbspvegetable oil 1½tspgarlic,minced 1tspginger,minced 1tsptoasted sesame oil ½cuplow sodium soy sauce ⅓cupwater ½cupdark brown sugar ½cupgreen onions,cut into 1-inch pieces salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Place the chicken and ¼ cup cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag, shake to coat evenly. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer and season to taste with salt and pepper....

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter,melted 1cupsugar 2large eggs 2tspvanilla extract ⅓cupunsweetened cocoa powder ½cupflour ¼tspsalt ¼tspbaking powder ½cupM&M candies,divided ½cuppeanuts,salted, divided ½cuppeanut butter chips ½cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with baking spray. Whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Then, whisk in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold in the chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and half the M&M candies and peanuts....

Ingredients 9ozdry lasagna noodles,cooked 2½cupsmarinara sauce 5cupskale,stems removed, chopped fine 8ozmushrooms,chopped fine 1tspolive oil 2clovesgarlic,chopped 15ozpart skim ricotta cheese ½cupgrated parmesan cheese 1egg,whisked salt and fresh pepper 3ozpart-skim mozzarella cheese,(10 tbsp), shredded Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Ladle about 1 cup sauce on the bottom of a 9×12-inch baking dish. Place kale in a food processor and pulse a few times until chopped. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 cups ice 3⁄4 cup vodka, or citrus vodka 1⁄3 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed ½ cup cranberry juice, use less for a pale pink vodka lemonade 4 cups lemon-lime soda, lemonade, or pink lemonade) 1⁄4 cup coconut rum, optional Preparation In a large pitcher add the ice, then the vodka, lime juice, and cranberry juice. Add the lemon-lime soda last, then stir to mix. When serving, muddle a few slices of lime for the best flavor....

Ingredients 1loafstale whiteor brioche bread ¾cupmilk ½cuppumpkin puree 4eggs 1tbspbrown sugarpacked 1tspvanilla extract ¼tspcinnamonground butterfor the griddle ½cupgranulated sugar 1tspCinnamonground maple syrupfor serving Preparation Cut the slices of bread lengthwise into sticks. Heat a large griddle or skillet over medium. In a large bowl whisk together the milk, pumpkin, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon until thoroughly incorporated. Combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon and pour it onto a plate....

Ingredients 2tubesbiscuit dough 32pcsmilk chocolate nuggets 1½sticksunsalted butter,melted 2cupsgraham cracker crumbs ½cupsemisweet chocolate chunks 1cupmini marshmallows Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut each biscuit in half. Flatten a biscuit half slightly with your fingers and place a milk chocolate nugget in the center. Gather the edges of the biscuit dough around the chocolate and pinch to seal. Gently roll between your hands to form a ball. Repeat with the remaining biscuit halves and chocolate....

Ingredients 20ozbeer brats ¼cupwhite onion,minced 2clovesgarlic,minced 12ozgerman beer,(pilsners or ambers work well in this recipe) ¼cupcornstarch 1½cupswhole milk 1tbspdijon mustard 1tspsalt ¼tspground white pepper,optional pinchcayenne pepper ¼tspground nutmeg 8ozgouda cheese,shredded 6ozasiago cheese,shredded 3ozgruyère cheese,shredded 3ozgoat cheese,or chevre, crumbled 2tbsppimentos,drained, diced 1tbspcilantro,chopped tortilla chips pretzels,or pretzel bites brats,cooked, cut into 1-inch pieces Preparation Using a very sharp knife, make a slit in the casings by running the tip of the blade down the length of the sausage....

Ingredients 3 lb pork butt 1 onion, diced ½ cup ketchup ⅓ cup vinegar ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup tomato paste 1 tbsp paprika 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce salt and pepper, to season 6 pcs slider buns Preparation In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients except pork and buns. Add in pork, cut into two pieces if needed. Cook on low for 8 hours. Shred the pork using a fork....

Ingredients 24ozsalmon fillets,skinless ⅓cupreal maple syrup 3tbspsoy sauce,not low-sodium 2clovesgarlic,minced freshly ground black pepper,optional green onions,chopped, optional Preparation In a mixing bowl whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, and garlic. Place salmon into a baking dish then pour maple syrup mixture evenly over salmon. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, carefully rotating salmon once halfway through. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F during the last 10 minutes of marinating salmon....

Ingredients 4slicescenter cut bacon 1medium spaghetti squash,yields 3 cups cooked pinchkosher salt 1½tbspextra virgin olive oil ½cupParmigiano Reggiano,course grated black pepper,fresh to taste Preparation Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until crisp. Transfer bacon to a paper towel with a slotted spoon. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Cut the squash in half lengthwise, and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and soft yellow strands....

Ingredients 3tbspbutter,unsalted ½cupdark brown sugar,lightly packed 1tspvanilla extract 1½tbspAmaretto almond liqueur,or 1 tsp of pure almond extract ⅛tspsalt 4medium peaches,halved, pitted, thickly sliced, unpeeled ½tspcinnamon 4egg whites,at room temperature ⅛tspsalt ½tspcream of tartar 1cupsugar lemon zest,(from ½ lemon) finely grated Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Have on hand a 9- to 10-inch oven-safe skillet or a similar-sized ceramic baking dish. In the skillet over medium heat, melt the butter....

Ingredients 1 medium white onion, diced 1 garlic clove, diced 2 tbsp olive oil , or canola oil 2 cups pumpkin puree 4 cups chicken stock bay leaf 1 pinch sugar 1/3 tsp curry powder, or to your taste 1 pinch nutmeg Salt and pepper, to taste 2 cups half-and-half Coconut, toasted, as desired Preparation Slowly sauté onion and garlic in oil until transparent, for about 5 minutes. Add pumpkin puree, chicken stock, bay leaf, sugar, curry and nutmeg....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter , softened 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 egg, separated 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp rosewater 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups flour Nuts, finely chopped, use as needed Rose petal jam , or rosehip jelly, use as needed Powdered sugar , or shredded rose petals, for decoration Preparation Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Grease cookie sheets. Cream the butter, sugar and egg yolk. Add vanilla, rosewater and salt, mixing well....

Ingredients 1boxfettuccine pasta 3tbspolive oil ½onion,chopped 2garlic cloves 1tbspflour ¼tspred pepper flakes 2canstomato,diced, undrained ½tspsalt ½cupbasil,fresh chopped Preparation Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. When boiling, add 1 tablespoon of of salt and cook the fettuccine for 12 minutes, or according to the package directions. In a wide skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering. Add the onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the onions are tender....

Ingredients 4pcswhole-wheat flatbread,or pitas olive oil handfulfresh basil,thinly sliced fresh mozzarella balls,(about 6-8 per pita) fresh parmesan cheese,grated 1medium zucchini,diced 1medium yellow crooked neck squash,diced ½red onion,diced 1bell pepper,(red, yellow, orange or green), diced 2Roma tomatoes,seeded and diced 1cupItalian crumbled sausage,optional Preparation Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, bell pepper and tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper....