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Ingredients ice 2ozgin,such as Old Tom Gin, or Rieger’s Midwestern Dry Gin, or Hendrick’s 1ozlemon juice ½ozsimple syrup club soda,such as Topo Chico, or sparkling water 1lemon,wheel, or ½ orange wheel, for garnish 1Luxardo cherry,or other cocktail cherry, for garnish ¼cupsugar,traditional, or honey ¼cupwater Preparation Combine the sugar (or honey) and water in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, whisking occasionally, just until the sweetener has fully dissolved into the water....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1mediumonion,finely chopped 1clovegarlic,finely chopped 2½tspancho chili powder,or regular chili powder 2tspground cumin 1tsporegano ¼tspsalt fresh ground black pepper ½lbground turkey 15ozfire roasted tomatoes,diced 15ozblack beans,rinsed and drained 1cupcorn kernels,(fresh or frozen) 2tbspsherry vinegar ¼tspsalt fresh ground black pepper 5tbspolive oil 2hearts of romaine,chopped or sliced ½pintcherry tomatoes,halved ½red onion,sliced 6radishes,thinly sliced 2ripeavocados,sliced 1cupmonterey jack cheese,shredded, or more, to taste handful of cilantro leaves,stems removed ½cupsour cream 1lime,cut into wedges...

Ingredients 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 2tbsprosemary leaves,chopped 1½tbspkosher salt 1½tbspfennel seeds 2tspfreshly ground black pepper 2tspsage,chopped 2tspthyme,chopped 2tspsweet paprika 1tspred pepper,crushed 1tspground coriander ½tspground allspice 6lbpork spareribs 3tbspbalsamic vinegar Preparation In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, rosemary, kosher salt, fennel, black pepper, sage, thyme, paprika, crushed red pepper, coriander and allspice. Rub the spice paste all over the spareribs. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours or refrigerate overnight...

Ingredients 1lbstrawberries,rinsed 3tbspgranulated sugar 1vanilla bean,optional Preparation Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. To remove the stem and leaves from the berry using a paring knife, insert the tip of your paring knife as close to the stem as possible, and cut a narrow, shallow cone around it. Discard the stem. Put the strawberries in a 9×9-inch shallow, non-reactive baking dish....

Ingredients 5bacon strips 1tbspolive oil 1cuponion,chopped 2garlic cloves,minced ½cuplight mayonnaise,such as Hellmann’s Light® ½cupblue cheese,crumbled ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes until evenly browned. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Crumble the bacon once cooled enough to handle. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil for about 5 minutes until translucent then transfer to a bowl....

Ingredients 1cupuncooked quinoa 2cupswater or broth 2Roma tomatoes,diced 1ripeavocado,diced 15ozblack beans 12ozcorn 1bell pepper,diced ¼cupgreen onion,diced 1jalapeno pepper,seeded and diced ⅓cupcilantro,chopped ¼cupvegetable oil 1½tbsplime juice 1tspsugar 1tspcumin ¼tspgarlic powder ½tbspred wine vinegar ⅛tspsalt ¼tsppepper Preparation Cook quinoa according to package directions and allow to cool. Combine quinoa, tomatoes, avocado, black beans, corn, bell pepper, green onion, jalapeno and cilantro in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and mix well....

Ingredients 1½cupswhite whole wheat flouror regular whole wheat flour, plus more for dusting 2tspbaking powder ½tspfine grain sea salt 2medium lemonspreferably organic, to be zested and juiced 1cupsugaror organic cane sugar ¾cupplain whole-milk yogurtfull fat, or Greek yogurt 3large eggs ½tsppure vanilla extract ½cupextra-virgin olive oil 1cupblueberriesfresh or frozen 2tsphoney coconut whipped creamor regular whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter and flour a 8½ x 4¼ x 2½-inch loaf pan....

Ingredients 12ozevaporated milk,2% 2cupsbutternut squash puree 2large eggs 1tsp.salt ½tspblack pepper,ground ⅛tspcayenne 1lbpasta,dry, such as farfalle or bowtie pasta 10bacon,strips, diced ½cupyellow onion,or white, finely diced 3garlic cloves,minced 12ozcheddar cheese,sharp, shredded 4ozblue cheese,crumbled, plus an additional 4 oz for garnish Preparation In a mixing bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, butternut squash puree, eggs, salt, pepper, and cayenne until combined. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the pasta until al dente....

Ingredients 1tbspcanola oil 1½lbsground chicken 1yellow onion,diced 1½cupstomato sauce ¼cuptomato paste 1tbspItalian Seasoning 1cupmozzarella chunks ½cupparmesan cheese,shaved 1cuppanko 2tbspolive oil parsley,for garnish 4buns brioche,toasted Preparation Add the canola oil, chicken, and onions to a large skillet on medium-high heat breaking it apart but leaving some chunks about the size of raspberry or small grape. Cook until well browned for 5 to 6 minutes then add in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning and continue cooking until the sauce starts to evaporate and the mixture becomes sloppy for about 5 to 6 minutes....

Ingredients 2tspbutter 4large eggs salt and pepper,to taste 2tbspwater 4slicescheddar cheese 4slicesCanadian bacon 4English muffins,split ⅓cup*mayonnaise,(see Recipe notes for recipe) 1tbspketchup dashhot sauce Preparation Mix sandwich sauce ingredients and set aside. Place muffins on a baking sheet, split side up and place under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly crisped. Remove from the oven and spread each with sandwich sauce. Top 4 halves with Canadian bacon and top with cheese....

Ingredients 4Granny Smith apples,peeled, cored, sliced 1cupfresh cranberries,or frozen, thawed ⅔cupgranulated sugar ½tspground cinnamon 6tbspall-purpose flour ¾cupbrown sugar,packed ¾cuprolled oats ½cuppecans,chopped 6tbspbutter,cold Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the flour, brown sugar, oats, and pecans together. Add butter and mix with a fork until well combined and crumbly. Toss the sliced apples and cranberries with the granulated sugar and cinnamon and place in a 2-quart baking dish. Top with the crisp topping....

Ingredients ½long english cucumber ½lemonthinly sliced ½limethinly sliced 2mint sprigs ice 2qtwater Preparation Slice cucumber thinly either lengthwise or across. Place cucumbers, lemon slices, lime slices, and mint in a 2-quart container. Add a few cups of ice and top with water. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Related Video

Ingredients 2 ⅓ cups cake flour , or pastry flour ⅓ cup sugar, granulated ½ lb unsalted butter, chilled, cut into small pieces 2 egg yolks 2 tbsp heavy cream 2 tbsp unsalted butter 8 large ripe plums, halved, pitted, and cut into slices 1/4 inch thick ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp plum brandy, optional 1 egg Powdered sugar Preparation First, make the Sugar Dough....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour 3tspbaking powder 1tspsalt 2tbsplight brown sugar 2cupseggnog ⅓cupvegetable oil 2tspvanilla extract 2eggs,separated 1cuplight brown sugar 1tspground cinnamon 1cupwater 1tspcornstarch 2tbspbutter 1tspvanilla extract Preparation Heat your waffle iron while preparing the batter. In a medium size bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and light brown sugar. Stir together with a fork to mix. In a small mixing bowl, combine the eggnog, oil and vanilla extract. Separate the eggs adding the yolks to the wet ingredients and putting the whites into another small mixing bowl....

Ingredients 8ozcream cheese,(1 package), softened ½cupbutter,softened ½cupshortening 2cupsall purpose flour ½cupfruit jam,(any flavor) Preparation Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl, and beat til light and fluffy. Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the fruit preserves, and form into a flat disk. Chill overnight. Roll dough out onto a lightly floured board, and cut circles using a medium sized glass. In the center of each circle, add ½ teaspoon of preserves; crimp edges tightly together....

Ingredients 1cupunsalted butter,softened ¾cupbrown sugar ¼cupgranulated sugar 3⅖ozcheesecake pudding mix,(1 package) 2large eggs 1tspvanilla extract 2¼cupsflour 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 2cupswhite chocolate chips ½cuprainbow sprinkles Preparation Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and prepare baking sheets by lining with parchment paper. In a large bowl mix together flour, baking soda, salt, and cheesecake pudding mix. Set aside. In a mixer cream together butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs and mix together....

Ingredients 2½lbspotatoes,peeled, quartered 4garlic cloves,minced 1lemon,juiced ¼cupolive oil 1½cupschicken broth ½tsporegano salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the garlic, lemon, olive oil, chicken broth, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Place the potatoes in a greased 9×13-inch pan, metal preferred. Pour the chicken broth mixture over the potatoes. Roast for 45 minutes. Stir and roast for an additional 45 minutes. Serve warm, and enjoy!...

Ingredients 1clovegarlic,minced 2tspfresh ginger,minced 4tbsppeanut butter 1lime,zested and juiced 2tbspsoy sauce ¼tspred pepper flakes 2tbspcanola oil 2cupschicken breast,cooked and shredded 3zucchini,spiral sliced 2large carrots,spiral sliced 1red pepper,spiral sliced ⅓cupfresh cilantro,chopped ¼cupgreen onions,diced unsalted roasted peanuts,chopped, optional as a garnish lime wedges,optional as a garnish Preparation Add the garlic, ginger, peanut butter, lime juice and zest, soy sauce and red pepper flakes to a small bowl and mix together. To a large frying pan, add canola oil on high heat....

Ingredients 1cupwater 1cupwhite sugar ½cupbrown sugar 2cupsvodka 2tbspalmond extract 2tspvanilla extract Preparation Combine water and sugars in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat until the mixture is boiling, and all of the sugar is dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes. Stir vodka, almond extract and vanilla extract into the mixture. Store in a sealed bottle. Related Video

Ingredients 2cupsVanilla ice cream 1cupmilk ½cupvanilla or funfetti dry cake mix Sprinkles,optional Preparation Combine all ingredients in a blender except sprinkles. Blend until smooth. Fold in sprinkles if desired. Pour into cups and serve immediately, garnished with more sprinkles if desired. Related Video