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Ingredients 1tbspbutter,optional 1cupsteel-cut oats 3apples,large or medium, cored and sliced into 1- to 2-in chunks 4cupswater pinchsalt maple syrup,or honey, to taste, optional nut butter,toasted pecans or pepitas, chopped fresh apples, dried cranberries, ground cinnamon, etc. Preparation In a medium Dutch oven or large saucepan, around 3½ quarts, then melt the butter over medium heat. Add the steel-cut oats and cook until fragrant, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add the apple chunks, water and salt....

Ingredients 2⅔cupsall purpose flour,spooned into measuring cup and leveled off ½tspsalt ½tspbaking soda 2sticksunsalted butter,(1 cup), softened 2cupssugar 2tspvanilla extract 4largeeggs,at room temperature 1cupbuttermilk 8ozcream cheese,at room temperature 1stickunsalted butter,(½ cup), at room temperature 1tspvanilla extract pinchsalt 5½cupsconfectioner’s sugar,divided 6ozblueberries 24ozraspberries Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Butter and flour a 9×13-inch metal pan, or use nonstick cooking spray with flour in it,....

Ingredients ¾cupunsalted butter,room temperature ¾cuplight brown sugar,packed ¼cupsugar 1largeegg 2tspvanilla extract 1½tbsplow fat milk 2cupall purpose flour 1tspcornstarch 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt Preparation Place butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and heat until golden brown specks appear, swirling the pan occasionally. Butter will get foamy and there will be brown bits at the bottom and it will have a nutty smell. Remove from heat and pour into a small bowl....

Ingredients 2cupsflour 2cupswhite sugar 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ½cupsour cream 2large eggs 1cupunsalted butter ¾cupwater 5tbspunsweetened cocoa powder 20ozcherry pie filling,(1 can) 6tbspmilk 5tbspunsweetened cocoa powder ½cupunsalted butter 4cupspowdered sugar 1tspvanilla extract 20maraschino cherries,for topping Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 10×15-inch sheet pan or jelly roll pan. Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Beat in the sour cream and eggs. Set aside....

Ingredients Preparation Combine all the frosting ingredients in a medium bowl and mix until smooth with an electric mixer. Refrigerate until ready to use. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake tin with 12 liners and lightly spray liners with oil (to prevent sticking). In a large bowl sift together all the dry ingredients; sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda. In a medium bowl combine the wet ingredients (egg through canola oil) and beat until smooth....

Ingredients 1lbdry ziti pasta salt and pepper,to taste 2tbspolive oil 1bunchscallions,whites and light green parts only, thinly sliced 4cupsbaby spinach leaves ½cupfreshly grated parmesan,or pecorino romano, plus more for garnish zest of one lemon 1cupfresh ricotta ½cuptorn basil leaves,loosely packed ¼cupfresh parsley,chopped Preparation Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the ziti and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, or until al dente. Scoop out and reserve 2 cups of the starchy pasta cooking water, and drain the pasta in a colander....

Ingredients 1½ozJose Cuervo Tradicional 1ozcranberry juice 1ozfresh lime juice,squeezed ½ozsimple syrup 1splashginger ale 1wedgelime Preparation Mix all ingredients in a highball or rocks glass. Top off with ginger ale. Garnish with a lime wedge. Related Video

Ingredients 4chicken breasts,thinly sliced 1tbspItalian seasoning 2tbspbutter 8ozmushrooms,sliced ½cupchicken broth ½cupmozzarella cheese,shredded fresh parsley,chopped, for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Salt and pepper chicken breasts and evenly season with Italian seasoning. In a large skillet over medium high heat add the butter. Brown each side of the chicken and place in 9×13-inch baking dish. Add the mushrooms, and chicken broth and simmer until tender. Add to baking dish....

Ingredients 2cupsnapa cabbage,shredded ½lbground pork 2tbspsoy sauce 1tbspdry sherry 2tspcornstarch 1½tspfresh ginger root,minced 1green onion,minced 36wonton wrappers 1egg white,beaten ¼cupsoy sauce ¼cuprice vinegar,seasoned 2tbspfresh ginger,finely shredded Preparation Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the napa cabbage and cook uncovered for for about 1 minute, until tender. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process....

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter,1 stick, softened ¾cupgranulated sugar 2eggs 1½cupsall-purpose flour 1tspbaking powder 1tspsalt ½cupmilk ¼cuphoney 1tbsplemon juice 1tspvanilla extract 2tbsplemon zest 8ozpackage cream cheese,room temperature ¼cupunsalted butter,room temperature ⅓cuphoney 4cupspowdered sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with baking cups. Using an electric stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix until just combined....

Ingredients 2 ½teaspoons garlic powder 2tsponion powder 1tbspkosher salt 2tspblack pepper 1tspground coriander 1tspsmoked paprika 3lbpork shoulder, cut into 6–8 equal pieces 1tbspcanola oil ½mediumyellow onionminced 1 ½cuproot beer 3tbspdistilled white vinegar ½ cupbarbecue sauce ½mediumgreen cabbageshredded ½cup red onionpickled 1carrotshredded 1tbspapple cider vinegar 2tbspmayonnaise 1tspkosher salt ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper sandwich roll barbecue sauce Preparation In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, coriander, and paprika....

Ingredients 5cupspeaches,thinly sliced and peeled, about 5 to 6 medium peaches ¼cupall purpose flour,(30 grams), spoon and leveled ¾cupgranulated sugar,(150 grams) ¼tspsalt ½tsppure vanilla extract ¾cuplight or dark brown sugar,(150 grams) ⅔cupall purpose flour,(85 grams) ⅔cupold fashioned rolled oats,(65 grams), or quick oats 1tspground cinnamon ¼tspsalt ¾cupunsalted pecans,(95 grams), chopped or halved ½cupunsalted butter,(115 grams), softened to room temperature vanilla ice cream,for serving, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (17 degrees C)....

Ingredients 3 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 ½ cups evaporated milk , or cream 2 ½ cups peaches, canned, sliced 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cinnamon Almond extract, few drops 1 ½ cups rice, cooked Preparation Beat eggs, sugar and salt well in a bowl. Add milk and syrup drained from peaches. Cook in a double boiler until the mixture coats a spoon, stirring frequently. Remove from heat....

Ingredients 1⅔cupsall-purpose flour 1½tspbaking powder ⅛tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt ½cupunsalted buttersoftened ¾cupgranulated sugar 2largeeggs ⅓cupcanned coconut milk ⅓cuppineapple juice ¼tspcoconut extract 1cupcrushed pineapple 1cupbutter 2tbspcoconut milkcanned ¾tspcoconut extract 3 ½cupspowdered sugar ¾cupcoconutsweetened, shredded Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners, set aside In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. Using an electric mixer, whip together butter and sugar until pale and fluffy....

Ingredients 8ozmacaroni noodles 2cansChicken of the Sea® Solid White Albacore Tuna with Sea Salt,in EZ-Open Cans ¾cupcelery,diced ½cupsweet pickles,chopped ½cupdill pickles,chopped ⅓cupred pepper,diced 2tbspdill,fresh ¼cupwhite onion,minced ¾cupfat-free Greek yogurt,plain ¾cuplight dressing,or mayonnaise 2tbsppickle juice ¼cuprelish 1tspdijon mustard 1tspwhite vinegar 1tspsugar salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside. Cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl....

Ingredients 1cinnamon stick,or 1 tablespoon of cinnamon chunks 2bay leaves 2tbspyellow mustard seeds 2tbspcoriander seeds 1tbspblack peppercorns 1tbspdill seeds 1tspallspice berries 1tspred pepper flakes,crushed 1tspginger,dried minced, optional 8whole cloves Preparation In a mortar and pestle or electric spice grinder, break down the cinnamon stick into small pieces. Transfer to a small bowl, then repeat with the bay leaves, crushing them into small pieces of about the same size. Transfer them to the bowl as well....

Ingredients 1tbspextra-virgin olive oil 1tbspbalsamic vinegar ½tbsplemon juice,freshly squeezed ⅛tspkosher salt fresh black pepper,to taste 5cupsbaby arugula 4figs,ripe, quartered 4ozfresh mozzarella,sliced, torn into pieces 2ozprosciutto,torn into pieces, thinly sliced 10small fresh basil leaves Preparation Combine the oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then whisk. Place the arugula on a large platter, top with the prosciutto, cheese, basil, and figs, and drizzle with the dressing. Serve, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients ½cup ciabatta or sourdough, cubed 280gramsfresh salmon fillets skin off 1tspgarlic powder salt half a lemonjuiced ¼cup bacondiced 2eggspoached or boiled 2lettuce washed and dried 1avocadosliced ½cupparmesan cheeseshaved 2Tbspwhole egg mayofull fat or reduced fat 3TbspGreek yogurt or sour cream, full fat or reduced fat 1Tbspolive oil 1garlicclove, crushed 1anchovy fillet finely chopped 1Tbsplemon juice 1Tbspparmesan cheesefreshly grated Salt and pepper for seasoning Preparation Preheat the oven to grill or broil settings on medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1¼lbssea scallops,preferably fresh dry packed scallops 1tbspolive oil salt and pepper,to taste 3tbspbutter 1tspgarlic,minced 2tsplemon juice 2tspfresh herbs,chopped, plus more for garnish lemon wedges,for garnish Preparation Pat the scallops dry on both sides with a paper towel. Season the scallops on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until it’s just smoking. Add the scallops in a single layer, then cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side....

Ingredients 6large whole eggs ¼cupheavy cream 1tspsalt ¼tspground black pepper 16ozJimmy Dean Hot Roll Sausage,(1 package), cooked, crumbled, drained ¼cupjalapeno pepper,¼-inch dice ½cupcheddar cheese,shredded 2tbspgarlic,minced 1tspcumin,ground 4bread slices,½-inch thick Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the eggs and heavy cream in a bowl with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, place the sausage, jalapeno pepper, cheese, garlic, and cumin. Place ⅓ of the amount of egg mixture in the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish....