Ingredients 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/3 cup water 1 tsp rum extract, or almond extract 2 ½ cups vanilla wafers, finely crushed 1 cup pecans, crushed 1/2 cup granulated sugar Preparation Line cookie sheets or trays with waxed paper. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave for 25 seconds. Stir and microwave in 10-second intervals as needed, stirring each time until melted....
Ingredients 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise, regular or low-fat 1 tsp seafood seasoning 1⁄4 cup celery, finely chopped 2 tbsp onion, finely chopped 6 lb crabmeat, picked over 2 sandwich rolls, large, seeded, (such as kaiser), split horizontally 1 cup romaine lettuce, thinly sliced Preparation Blend mayonnaise and seafood seasoning in a medium bowl. Mix in celery and onion. Add crabmeat and stir gently to combine without breaking up the crabmeat. Season to taste with pepper....
Ingredients ⅔cupgranulated sugar ¼cupcocoa powder 2½cupsmilk 1cupwater 1pinchsalt ½cupcream ¼tspcinnamon,to taste ¾tspraspberry extract,to taste Preparation In a medium saucepan whisk together granulated sugar, cocoa powder and salt. Stir in milk and water. Heat mixture over medium heat until mixture nearly boils, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and pour in cream and raspberry extract. Add cinnamon to taste. Serve with optional sweetened whipped cream or marshmallows. Related Video
Ingredients 2lbspotatoes,cut into 1-inch cubes 2tbspolive oil,or canola oil 1tspsea salt ¾tspblack pepper,freshly ground 2tbspgarlic,or 8 cloves garlic, minced 2tbspparsley,freshly chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F). Lightly spray a baking sheet or tray with cooking oil spray. Arrange potatoes on sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with the oil and season with salt, pepper and garlic. Toss so potatoes are evenly seasoned. Roast in the oven for 45 to 55 minutes while flipping occasionally, until crisp and golden....
Ingredients 3 lb. pork tenderloin 2 cups asparagus tips ¼ cup clover honey ½ cup balsamic vinegar 1 can cranberry sauce Salt , to season Pepper, to season Preparation In a bowl, whisk honey and vinegar together well. Mixture will be somewhat lumpy. Wash off pork and place inside the slow-cooker. Season the meat with a bit of salt and pepper. Place asparagus around the pork loin and glaze the tenderloin....
Ingredients 2cupsall-purpose flour,+ 2 tbsp, spoon and leveled 1tspbaking soda 1tspcornstarch ½tspground cinnamon ½tspsalt ¾cupunsalted butter,(1.5 sticks), softened to room temperature ¾cupbrown sugar,packed light ¼cupgranulated sugar 1large egg,at room temperature 1½tsppure vanilla extract 6ozbittersweet chocolate,coarsely chopped ¾cupdried cranberries ½cupalmonds,or ⅔ cup, sliced, slivered, or chopped Preparation Whisk the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside. In a large bowl using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and both sugars together on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy....
Ingredients ¼cupdried apricots ¼cupcandied ginger 1cupalmonds ¼cupcoconut,shredded ¼cupchocolate chips Preparation Use clean and dry hands to mix the dried apricots, candied ginger, almonds, shredded coconut, and chocolate chips in the bowl. If desired, put a few handfuls of the trail in a resealable plastic bag for snacking or save some for later. Serve and enjoy! Related Video
Ingredients 6cupsarugula,fresh, loosely packed 2cupsgrapes,halved seedless, red or green or a mix 1avocado,peeled, pitted and diced ½cupgoat cheese,crumbled ½cupwalnuts,or pecans, chopped toasted small red onion,half, peeled and thinly sliced ⅓cupextra virgin olive oil 3tbspwhite balsamic vinegar,or traditional balsamic vinegar 2tbsphoney,or agave nectar, to taste ¼tspsea salt ⅛tspblack pepper,freshly-cracked Preparation Add the arugula, grapes, avocado, goat cheese, walnuts and red onion to a bowl. Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl for 30 seconds until combined....
Ingredients 3tbspbutter,or margarine ½tspgarlic powder ½tspsalt ½tsppaprika 1tbspWorcestershire sauce 1cupmini pretzel rods 1cuprice cereal 1cupcorn cereal 1cupwheat cereal 1cupmixed nuts Preparation Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Melt the butter directly on a baking sheet in the oven while preheating. Using pot holders, slide sheet out of the oven, and use a spatula to stir the seasonings into the melted butter. Add everything else, and carefully stir to coat all the dry ingredients with the butter and seasonings....
Ingredients 1¾cupsenchilada sauce 2large zucchini,cut lengthwise into ¼-inch thick slices ½tspkosher salt fresh black pepper,to taste 1tspolive oil 8ozchicken breast,cooked and shredded, from rotisserie chicken ½cuponion,minced 2large clove garlic,minced ¼cupcilantro,chopped, plus more for garnish 1tspcumin ½tspdried oregano ¼tspchipotle chili powder ¾cupMexican cheese blend,shredded sour cream,optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spread ¼ cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 13×9-inch baking dish. Cut the zucchini lengthwise into ¼-inch thick slices to yield a total of 12 slices of about the same size....
Ingredients 2½ cup mango nectar 4 fl oz dark rum 2 fl oz coconut rum 2 fl oz Triple Sec 1½ cup pineapple juice 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons) Preparation Fill 2 ice cube trays with the mango nectar; freeze until solid. Working in batches, puree the mango ice cubes, dark rum, coconut rum, Triple Sec, pineapple juice, and lime juice in a blender until smooth. Serve. Related Video
Ingredients 6eggs ¼cupwater ¼cupoil 1pkgvanilla cake mix ¼cupsour cream 1tbspcocoa powder 3tbspstrawberry instant gelatin 3cupsvanilla frosting Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until light yellow and frothy. Add the water, oil, cake mix, sour cream, and stir until combined. Separate the batter into three bowls. Add the cocoa powder to one of the bowls of batter, and stir until combined. Pour the chocolate batter into a piping bag, cut off the tip of the piping bag....
Ingredients ¼cupbutter 5bulbsfennel,trimmed and quartered 32fl ozvegetable broth,(1 container) salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the quartered fennel bulbs; cook and stir until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Pour in the broth, and simmer until fennel is tender, about 15 more minutes. Ladle into soup bowls, and season with salt and pepper. Related Video
Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, melted 2 1/2 cup oatmeal, instant 2 1/4 cup flour 3/4 cup light brown sugar 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate morsels 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping, at room temperature Preparation Preheat oven to 350° F. Melt butter in preheating oven. Mix together oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Pour melted margarine over dry mixture and mix well so that all is moist....
Ingredients 3 large potatoes 24 oz extra virgin olive oil Sea salt and Pepper Deep Fry Thermometer Preparation Cut potatoes into long thin strips. Place strips in a large bowl of clean water until ready to cook. Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet until it reaches 300º. Remove potato slices from from the water, pat dry, and fry in small batches for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove potatoes once their texture changes, and drain on paper towels....
Ingredients 14ozrice noodles ¼cupcanola oil 1lbshrimp,peeled and deveined 8ozextra firm tofu,cut into ½ inch cubes 3eggs 2tbsprice vinegar ¼cupfish sauce ⅓cupwhite sugar ½tspred pepper,crushed 1cupBean Sprouts 3carrots,julienned ¼cuppeanuts,crushed 2green onions,chopped 1lime,cut into wedges cilantro,for garnish, optional Preparation Add the rice noodles to boiling water for 1 minute then turn off the heat and let sit for five minutes. When softened, rinse with cold water and set aside. Add canola oil to a wok on high heat and add the shrimp and tofu cubes....
Ingredients 1lblarge elbow macaroni 1lblean ground beef 2tbspbutter 1small yellow onion,diced 1small green bell pepper,diced 8ozbrown mushrooms,minced 2tbspketchup 1tbspWorcestershire sauce ½tspkosher salt ½tspfresh ground black pepper 1tbspcornstarch 2cupsbeef broth 8ozprovolone cheese slices,chopped ¼cupmozzarella cheese,shredded Preparation Cook the large elbow macaroni according to the directions on the bag and drain. Do not rinse. Add the ground beef to a large cast-iron skillet and brown until a deep brown crust appears before breaking the beef apart....
Ingredients butter,for the pan 1lbfirm plums ¾cupwalnuts halves ½cupunsalted butter,cut into slices ¾cupsugar 2largeeggs zest of one lemon 1tspvanilla extract 1¼cupsall purpose flour ¾tspbaking powder ⅛tspsalt 2tbspturbinado sugar,or sugar in the raw 2tbsphoney,optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter a 10-inch ovenproof skillet with a heatproof handle or a 9-inch cake pan. Halve, pit, and thinly slice the plums. In a food processor or a nut mill, very finely chop the walnuts....
Ingredients 10lbswhole goose sea salt,to taste ½orange ½lemon ½Granny Smith apple 2tbspgoose fat 1cupcherries,pitted and halved 1cupport wine 1½tspfresh ginger root,grated ¼cupgreen onion,thinly sliced 1tbspwhite sugar 1½tspsoy sauce ½cupchicken stock Preparation Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Use a fork to prick the goose all over. Do not go into the meat, just through the skin. Season inside and out with sea salt, stuff with the orange, lemon, and apple; tie the wings behind the bird with cooking twine....
Ingredients 4lbchuck roast 2tbspvegetable oil 1tspkosher salt ½tspcoarse ground black pepper 1yellow onion,halved and thinly sliced 8yukon gold potatoes,small 2cupsbeef broth 1tbspworcestershire sauce 6sprigsfresh thyme ½cupblue cheese,crumbled ½cupheavy cream Preparation Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Season the chuck roast with the Kosher salt, pepper and thyme. Add the vegetable oil to a pan and heat. When it ripples and is hot add in the roast and brown, deeply, for 4 to 5 minutes on each side....
