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Ingredients 1tbspavocado oil 4clovesgarlicminced 1tspgingergrated 2pcsgreen chillissliced lengthwise ½cupyellow mung moong dal ½cupurad dal ¼cupchana dal 5cupswater Preparation Set the instant pot to ‘Saute’ mode. Add avocado oil, garlic, ginger, and green chilis. Wash all three dals (lentils) and add to the instant pot. Add water, salt and turmeric then mix well. Then close the lid on the instant pot. Press ‘Cancel’, then ‘Bean/Chili’ mode. Set the timer for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1tspsalt ¼tspfennel seeds 1tspground cumin ½tspground cinnamon ½tspground coriander ¼tspground turmeric 3garlic cloves,peeled 2tbspharissa,or to taste 1tbsptomato paste 1lblean ground lamb 1tbspolive oil Preparation Combine salt and fennel seeds in a mortar and pestle and pound until fine. Stir cumin, cinnamon, coriander, turmeric, and garlic cloves into the salt mixture and continue grinding to form a thick paste. Stir in harissa sauce and tomato paste until combined. Combine ground lamb and the spice paste together with a fork in a large bowl....

Ingredients 3chicken breast,boneless, cooked and shredded, halves 15ozkidney beans,(1 can) 1cupwhole kernel corn 14½ozstewed tomatoes,(1 can) 1tsponion powder ½green bell pepper,chopped ½red bell pepper,chopped 4ozgreen chilis,(1 can), chopped 14½ozchicken broth,(2 cans) 1tbspground cumin garlic salt and pepper,to taste Preparation In a large stockpot, mix cooked chicken, kidney beans, corn, tomatoes, red and green bell peppers, green chiles, broth, onion powder, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat and let simmer for 45 minutes....

Ingredients 160ggraham cracker sheets,(10 whole), broken into 1-inch pieces 1large egg white 2tbspbrown sugar,unpacked 3tbspunsalted butter,melted and cooled pinchkosher salt ¼cupheavy whipping cream 1tspsugar ¼tspvanilla extract 1½ozdark chocolate 2cupsmixed berries,strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries chocolate shavings,optional Preparation Heat the oven to 325 degrees F degrees. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. In a food processor, breakdown the graham cracker pieces to fine, even crumbs. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, egg white, brown sugar, butter and kosher salt....

Ingredients 1cupwhole-wheat couscous ½cupwater 1cuporange juicefreshly squeezed ¼cupextra-virgin olive oil 5tspume plum vinegar sea salt 10dried apricotsthinly sliced (about ⅓ cup) 2tbspdried currantsor raisins 2tspfresh gingergrated ¼red onionmedium, finely sliced or diced (about ½ cup) 1carrotmedium ¼cuppine nuts Preparation Pour couscous into a medium-sized bowl and set aside. In a small pot, combine water, orange juice, olive oil, 4 teaspoons vinegar and a pinch of sea salt. Bring the mixture to a boil and add the dried fruit and ginger....

Ingredients 6 oranges, washed ½ cup sugar 1 cup boiling water 4 cups black tea, chilled ice cubes sprigs fresh mint Preparation With sharp knife, cut peel from one orange in a spiral motion so it’s all one piece. Cut spiral into 6 long narrow strips; set aside. Slice peeled orange and 2 unpeeled oranges into a large bowl. Add sugar; crush with large wooden spoon or bottom of a glass until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1tbsprice vinegar 1tbspsherry vinegar 1tspmayonnaise salt and ground black pepper,to taste 1head escarole,small, cut into 1-inch ribbons 1peach,sliced 4ozgoat cheese,crumbled ½cupwalnuts,toasted Preparation Whisk olive oil, rice vinegar, sherry vinegar, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth. Place escarole, peach slices, goat cheese, and walnuts in a large bowl. Drizzle in vinegar mixture and toss to coat. Related Video

Ingredients ½cuppeanut butter ⅓cupunsalted butter,softened ⅔cupwhite sugar ½cupbrown sugar,packed 2largeeggs 1tspvanilla extract 1cupflour 1tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt ⅓cupstrawberry jam Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray an 8×8-inch pan with baking spray. In stand mixer, mix together peanut butter, butter and sugar on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, until fluffy. Add in the brown sugar, eggs and vanilla until creamy. Lower speed to low, then add in flour, baking powder and salt until just combined....

Ingredients ½cupO Organics jasmine rice 1cupO Organics Beef Flavored Pho Broth ½tspkosher salt ¼cupO Organics soy sauce 2tbspfish sauce 2tsbpO Organics honey 3Organics garlic cloveschopped ¼tspO Organics cinnamon 1tspkosher salt 2tbsprice vinegar 1lbOrganics boneless ribeye steak 1tbspcanola oil 3tbsphoisin sauce ½cupO Organics cremini mushroomssliced ½cupO Organics rainbow baby carrotssliced thin 5Organics baby bell pepperssliced thin ½cupbean sproutwashed 2Organics eggsfried sunny-side up 2tbspO Organics chivessliced, for garnish ¼cupO Organics basil, for garnishchopped...

Ingredients 1 oz vanilla vodka 1 oz sweet and sour mix 1 oz watermelon pucker pink sugar, for rim pink starburst, for garnish Preparation Wet the edge of shot glasses in corn syrup and pink sugar. In an ice-filled glass combine vanilla vodka, watermelon pucker, and sweet and sour mix. Shake well. Strain into shot glass and garnish with pink starburst. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1lbteeny tiny potatoes 2tspoil 1tspkosher salt fresh cracked pepper 2tbspfresh rosemary,or herbs such as thyme or dill Preparation Place potatoes in a skillet with oil, salt and pepper on low heat. Cook with a tight lid on for about 20 to 25 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally to prevent the potatoes from burning. Remove from heat and let them sit 5 minutes without removing the lid. Toss with fresh herbs and serve hot....

Ingredients 1½cupsall-purpose flour 1cupgraham flourpoured and leveled 1tspBaking Soda ½tspsalt ½tspground cinnamon ¾cupunsalted buttersoftened 1cuplight brown sugar ¼cupgranulated sugar 3tbsphoney 1largeegg 1largeegg yolk 1tspvanilla extract 1Marshmallow Frosting 1½cupssemi-sweet chocolate chips 2tspshortening Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl whisk together all-purpose flour, graham flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon for 30 seconds, set aside. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy....

Ingredients 1lbchicken sausagesfully cooked 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 1red onionsmall, thinly sliced 2tspgarlicminced 1orange bell pepperlarge, or red bell pepper, ribs, and seeds removed, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1½cupsshort grain rice 3cupschicken broth kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2earsfresh cornsmall, husks and silks removed, cut into 1-in. rounds cilantro leavesfor serving Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Pierce sausage all over with the tip of a paring knife....

Ingredients 28jumbopasta shells 26ozpasta sauce 3cupscottage cheeseor ricotta cheese 1packagespinachdrained and squeezed dry 2cupsmozzarella cheeseshredded, divided ½ cupParmesan cheesegrated, divided ½ tspgarlic powder 1tspItalian Seasoning Preparation Cook the pasta shells al dente according to package directions. Rinse in cold water and drain well. Combine cottage cheese, spinach, ½ cup of mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese, eggs, and seasoning. Then, stuff the mixture into cooked shells. Place ½ cup of the pasta sauce in the bottom of a 6QT slow cooker....

Ingredients 4large egg whites ½cupgranulated sugar 1tsppure vanilla extract ½tspalmond extract,optional but adds great flavor 4¾cupscoconut,sweetened shredded, a little less than one (14 oz) package ½cupstrawberries,diced, heaping Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (162 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Use an oven thermometer to test your oven temperature. The degree point must be precise. In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the egg whites, sugar, and vanilla together on medium-high speed until foamy and the sugar is mostly dissolved for at least 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1onion,medium, diced 4clovesgarlic,minced 14½oztomatoes,(1 can), garlic fire roasted, diced 15ozblack beans,(4 cans), 2 cans undrained, 2 cans drained and rinsed 14.5ozlow sodium vegetable broth,(2 cans) 4ozgreen chilies,(1 can), diced 1cupcorn,frozen, thawed 1½tspcumin ½tspchili powder 1tbsplime juice,fresh squeezed cilantro,fresh chopped, for serving, if desired Preparation Add two cans of undrained black beans to a food processor and pulse until thickened. Set aside. Heat oil in a large dutch oven or pot....

Ingredients ½lbsushi grade tuna,cut into ¾-inch cubes 2tbspwhite onion,thinly sliced ¼cupscallions,chopped 1tbspreduced sodium soy sauce,or gluten-free tamari ½tspsesame oil ¼tspsriracha 1medium mango 1small Hass avocado ½medium cucumber 1small jalapeno,to taste 2scallions 1cupbrown rice,cooked 2tbspMacadamia nuts,roasted, chopped 1tspsesame seeds,toasted lime wedges,for serving reduced sodium soy ,or gluten-free tamari, optional, for serving sriracha,optional, for serving Preparation In a medium bowl, combine the tuna with the onion, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil and sriracha....

Ingredients 1cupshredded kale,no stems ½lemon 1tspolive oil 4slicesmultigrain bread kosher salt and black pepper 1small haas avocado ⅛tspcumin 4radish,thinly sliced 1tspchia seeds Preparation In a bowl, combine the kale, olive oil, juice of ¼ of lemon, and ⅛ teaspoon of kosher salt. Massage with your hands for about 1 minute, until the kale softens. Slice the avocado in half, reserving ½ of one avocado for thin slices. Scoop the rest into a small bowl and mash gently with a fork....

Ingredients 6 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, can use 5 chicken breasts as well 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp. chili powder 1 lb. bacon Preparation Defrost or thaw chicken. Cut chicken breasts into roughly 1-inch pieces, about 15 pieces per breast. Mix brown sugar and chili powder together. Cut bacon into thirds. Wrap 1 piece of bacon around a piece of chicken and poke a toothpick through. Roll in the brown sugar and chili mixture....

Ingredients 2tbspdijon mustard 2tbspunsalted butter,melted 1tbsphoney ¾tspsalt,divided ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper ¼cuppanko ¼cupPecans,finely chopped 2tspparsley,finely chopped 4salmon fillets 1lemon,for serving, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup, and spray with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, melted butter, honey, salt, and pepper. Set aside....