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Ingredients 3cupsall purpose flour,spoon and leveled 1tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 1cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 1½cupsgranulated sugar 2large eggs,room temperature 1cupsour cream,full fat, room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract ½tspalmond extract vanilla buttercream sprinkles Preparation Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside. In a large bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and granulated sugar together on high speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy....

Ingredients 1 cup water 1 cinnamon stick, 3 inch ½ tsp whole coves 3 tbsp fresh lavender flowers , or 1 Tbs. dried lavender 6 oz frozen limeade concentrate 2 cups 100% Concord purple grape juice 1 lime, sliced Ribbon-tied bouquet , optional, of lavender flowers 1 liter seltzer , or ginger ale Preparation In covered 1 qt. saucepan, heat water, cinnamon, and cloves to boiling. Simmer over low heat 5 minutes; remove from heat....

Ingredients 1canCampbell’s® Healthy Request® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup 1tspchili powder ½cupcheddar cheese,shredded 2cansSwanson® Premium White Chunk Chicken Breast in Water 8flour tortillas,(8-inch) Preparation Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Stir the soup, chili powder, cheese and chicken in a medium bowl. Place the tortillas onto 2 baking sheets. Spread about ¼ cup soup mixture on half of each tortilla to within half inch of the edge. Brush the edges of the tortillas with water....

Ingredients 2cupssoy milk ¼cupall purpose flour 2tbspwhite sugar 2tbspnutritional yeast 1tbspground cinnamon,or to taste 1Italian bread loaf,cut into 1-inch slices Preparation Whisk the soy milk, flour, sugar, nutritional yeast, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Dip both sides of each slice of bread in the mixture, adding more cinnamon as desired. Heat a nonstick griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Cook the bread for about 4 minutes on each side, or until toasted and golden brown....

Ingredients 1tbspvegetable oil 4pork chops 1canCampbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom with Roasted Garlic Soup ½cupmilk hot egg noodles,cooked Preparation Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook until the chops are well browned on both sides. Remove the pork chops and set them aside. Stir in the soup and milk. Heat to a boil. Return the pork chops to the skillet and reduce the heat to low....

Ingredients 3lbsCornish hens 3tbspolive oil,divided ½tspkosher salt,or to taste ¼tspblack pepper ½tspdried rosemary,crushed ½tsplemon zest ¼tspthyme leaves ¼tspgarlic powder 1lbpotatoes,chopped 2carrots,chopped 1onion,chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Toss vegetables with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add extra herbs if desired. Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and herbs in a small bowl. Brush hens with olive oil mixture. Twist wings to tuck under the bird....

Ingredients 4tbspbutter ¾cuponion,diced 2tspgarlic,minced ¼cupall-purpose flour 3cupsmilk 1½tspkosher salt ½tsppepper 3cupscheddar cheese,shredded, divided 3lbsRusset potatoes,thinly sliced 2cupsham,diced 2tbspfresh parsley,chopped cooking spray Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 2partsgin 1tbspdry vermouth 2tbspolive brine 2olives Preparation Shake with ice and strain. Related Video

Ingredients 4country bread slices,or sourdough bread, ¾-inch thick ¼lbbacon,sliced 2red onions 3tbspwine vinegar 4cupscannellini beans,(two 19 oz cans), canned, drained and rinsed 1¼tspsalt 1tspfresh ground black pepper 4lbspinach 2tbspolive oil Preparation Heat the oven to 450 degrees F. Put the bread on a baking sheet and toast, for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned, turning once. In a large frying pan, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels....

Ingredients 6 slicesbaconcooked and crumbled and 1½ tbsp rendered bacon fat reserved 1½lbsyellow squashchopped ⅔cupthinly sliced celery 1cupsliced green onionsdivided 1tbspflour 2clovesgarlicminced 2¾cupmilkused 1% 5 cupsfresh cut corn (from about 6 ears corn),divided ½cupheavy cream 1½tspchopped fresh thymeor ½ tsp dried ¾tspsalt,to taste tspfreshly ground black pepperto taste ¾cupcheddar cheeseshredded, to serve Preparation Heat 4 tsp reserved bacon fat in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add celery and sauté 2 minutes then add the squash and ¾ cup of the green onions....

Ingredients 20oztortellini,or ravioli 6tbspunsalted butter 2tbspbalsamic vinegar ½tbspsalt ¼tspblack pepper,freshly ground ⅓cupwalnuts,or pecans, pine nuts, toasted, chopped ¼cupparmesan,grated Preparation Bring a large pot of generously-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the tortellini, then cook according to package instructions; generally about 2 to 3 minutes until tender, but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally. Drain the tortellini. In a medium saucepan, cook the butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 4 beef tenderloin steaks, 1 inch thick 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tbsp thyme, fresh, chopped or dried thyme leaves, crushed vegetable cooking spray 1 medium onion, cut into half slices 1 cup Swanson(r) Beef Broth 3/4 cup tawny port wine, or other semi-sweet dessert wine 1/2 cup dried cherries, or dried cranberries 1 tbsp butter , or margarine 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola , or blue cheese Preparation Season steaks with black pepper and thyme....

Ingredients 1cupbutter,divided 8crimini mushrooms,sliced 6shiitake mushrooms,sliced 3clovesgarlic,chopped 8ozbrie cheese,(1 wedge) 16ozfrozen phyllo pastry,(1 package) thawed Preparation Melt 2½ tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute crimini and shiitake mushrooms with garlic until tender. Remove from heat, and set aside. Melt remaining butter in a dish in the microwave. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Unroll the phyllo dough, and cut into three equal strips, about 3×12 inches....

Ingredients 1tspsoy sauce 1tspChinese rice cooking wine,or dry sherry ½tspcornstarch ⅛tspfreshly ground black pepper ¾lbflank,or sirloin, sliced thinly across the grain 2tbspoyster sauce 1tspChinese rice cooking wine,or dry sherry 1tbspsoy sauce ¼cupchicken broth ¾lbbroccoli florets 2tbspcooking oil,high heat 2garlic cloves,very finely minced, or pressed through a garlic press 1tspcornstarch,dissolved in 1 tbsp water Preparation Stir together the soy sauce, cooking wine, cornstarch, and ground black pepper in a medium bowl. Add the beef slices and stir until coated....

Ingredients ½boxchocolate cake mix,(half of 15.25 oz box) 3tbspvegetable oil 1large egg 1large egg white 2bananas,very ripe and mashed 1½cupssemi sweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat to 350 degrees F and spray an 8×4-inch loaf pan with baking spray. Add together all the ingredients in a large bowl. Pour into loaf pan. Topping with additional chocolate chips. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 6chicken thighs,boneless skinless 1packettaco seasoning mix,divided 1cupslong grain rice 1½cupschicken broth 1canblack beans,(15 oz), drained 1cantomatoes with juice,(15 oz), diced, I used fire roasted 1cancorn,(8½ oz) 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded fresh cilantro,chopped olives,sliced 1avocado Preparation In a large skillet add the olive oil. Rub the chicken in the 1 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning. Cook over medium high heat until cooked throughout. Remove and set aside on a plate covered in foil....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1lbbeef top sirloin,thinly sliced 1tbspshawarma seasoning 1tspground allspice ½tspsalt ½cuptahini 3tbspplain yogurt ½lemon,juiced ½tspsalt 10ozlarge flour tortillas,1 package 2tomatoes,halved and sliced 1onion,thinly sliced Preparation Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef, shawarma seasoning, allspice, and ½ teaspoon of salt; cook, turning occasionally until beef is browned and tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon of salt together in a small bowl until creamy....

Ingredients 1biscuit dough roll 1cuppizza sauce 1½cupsmozzarella cheese,or cheddar, shredded ¼cupparmesan cheese,shredded pizza toppings,as desired Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces using kitchen scissors or a knife. In a large bowl, toss the biscuit pieces, pizza sauce, toppings, and ½ cup of cheese. Spoon the biscuit pieces into a well greased 9×9-inch pan. Top with more toppings. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned and the center seems cooked....

Ingredients 1 pkg chocolate chips 1 container frosting, vanilla or chocolate Preparation Melt chocolate chips in microwave and stir. Stir in frosting and spread out on a foil-lined cake pan. Put in the refrigerator for about 4 hours and cut and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients 2tspolive oil 1lbItalian sausage,mild, casings removed ½cuponion,finely diced ¾cupmini pepperoni,divided use 1tspgarlic,minced 24ozmarinara sauce 2½cupswater salt and pepper,to taste 12ozrotini,or penne or other short pasta 1½cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded 1tbspparsley,chopped Preparation Heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan over medium heat. Add the sausage, then cook for 4 to 5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until browned. Add the onion to the pan, then cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until translucent....