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Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 8ozbaby portabella mushrooms,cleaned and quartered 1tspkosher salt ¾tspfreshly cracked black pepper 1mediumyellow onion,peeled and quartered 1mediumgreen bell pepper,chopped 1jalapeño,seeded and minced 3largegarlic,cloves, minced 1½tbspmild chili powder 1¼tsporegano 1¼tspground cumin ¼tsppaprika,smoked pinchcinnamon 1tbspbrown sugar,(+ 1 tbsp) 1canfire roasted tomatoes,(15 oz), undrained 1cantomato sauce,(15 oz) 3cupsvegetable stock,or water ½cupbulgur wheat ½tspliquid smoke,optional 2canskidney beans,(15 oz), (light or dark or a combination), drained 1handful cilantro,minced ½smallred onion,minced 1avocado,diced lime wedges...

Ingredients 2cupselbow macaroni,uncooked 6ozwater-packed tuna,(1 can) drained, flaked ⅔cupyellow bell pepper,chopped ⅔cupcelery,chopped ½cupcarrot,shredded ¼cupradishes,sliced 2green onions,chopped 2tbspparsley,fresh, minced ¾cupmayonnaise ½cupranch dressing ¼cupParmesan cheese,grated 1½tspblack pepper,ground ½tspsalt Preparation Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni in the boiling water for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite. Meanwhile, combine the tuna, bell pepper, celery, carrot, radishes, green onions, and parsley in a large bowl....

Ingredients 8 pcsFrenchor Italian baguette, sliced 2tbspolive oil 1pcavocado sliced thinly 9ozvine ripened cherry tomatoes, halved 100grmsfresh bocconcini in water or baby mozzarella balls ½cupbasil leavesdivided 2tbspbalsamic glaze Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Arrange bread on a baking sheet, drizzle both sides with olive oil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden, flipping toasts midway through to crisp all over. Rub the crostini with the cut side of the garlic while still warm and season with a little salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2½ cups white sugar 6 cups water 6 oz strawberry flavored gelatin 46 oz pineapple juice, (1 can) ⅔ cup lemon juice 4 cups orange juice 8½ cups lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage, (2 liters) 1 strawberry, per serving Preparation In a large pot, boil sugar, water, and strawberry-flavored gelatin for 3 minutes. Stir in pineapple juice, lemon juice, and orange juice. Mix well. Divide mixture in half and freeze in 2 separate containers or freeze the other half in an ice cube tray....

Ingredients 8ozcream cheese 1cupsour cream 16ozrefried beans,(1 can) 15ozblack beans,(1 can) 15ozcorn,(1 can) 3.8ozblack olives,(1 can) 4½ozgreen chiles,(1 can), chopped, drained 1pkgMcCormick® Taco Seasoning Mix 4cupsMexican cheese blend,shredded, divided cilantro,chopped cherry tomatoes avocado,sliced Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Microwave the cream cheese and sour cream in large microwaveable bowl on high for 1 minute or until cheese is softened. Remove from microwave. Mix with wire whisk until smooth....

Ingredients 1lbrusset potatoes,peeled and cut into large cubes ¼cup2% milk 8ozcream cheese,(½ package), softened 3tbspbutter,or more to taste 1¼cupswhite cheddar cheese,shredded, divided 1¼cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded, divided 1¼cupsfresh chives,chopped Preparation Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 20 minutes, until potatoes are soft and it can easily be insert with a fork into them....

Ingredients 3tbspNutella 1egg 3tbspflour ½tspvegetable oil Preparation Mix 2 tablespoon of Nutella with 1 egg in mug. Add the flour to the Nutella mug. Dollop remaining Nutella in the middle without mixing into existing mixture. Drizzle oil on top. Microwave for 2 minutes. Let cool and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1lbPortuguese sausagecut off casing and cut into half-moons, or purchase ground 4cupschicken broth 2TbspEVOOfor sautéing 1yellow onionchopped 2clovesgarlicfresh minced 2 waxy potatoeschopped into 1 (2.54 cm) in cubes 1can light red kidney drained 1can navy beansdrained 2buncheskalestems removed and torn into smaller pieces 2bay leaves salt and pepperto taste 2bay leaves Preparation In a large soup pot in olive oil, saute the sausage on medium heat until browning and fragrant....

Ingredients 2wholered snappers,(1½ to 1¾ lbs each) cooking oil 6tbspchicken broth,or homemade stock, canned, low sodium 2tbspsoy sauce,(plus 2 tsp) 2tbsplime juice 4tspfresh orange juice 2tspasian sesame oil ½tspfresh ginger,grated 2scallions,including green tops Preparation Rinse the fish and dry the surface and the cavity of each thoroughly with paper towels. In a 12-inch or larger nonstick frying pan, heat cooking oil over moderately high heat until very hot. A deep-fat thermometer should register 375 degrees F....

Ingredients ½ cup country-style Dijon mustard 4 ½ tbsp pure maple syrup 3 ½ tbsp water 2 tbsp prepared horseradish 6 salmon fillets 1 ½ tbsp golden brown sugar, packed 1 ½ tbsp fresh thyme, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk mustard 3 tablespoons of maple syrup, 3 ½ tablespoons of water and horseradish in small bowl to blend. Arrange salmon on baking sheet. Whisk 1 ½ tablespoons of maple syrup, sugar, and thyme in another small bowl to blend....

Ingredients 1lbground Italian sausage,or preferred kind of sausage 2tbspolive oil,divided 2medium sweet potatoes,peeled, diced 2medium leeks,halved, thinly sliced, white and pale green parts only 2celery stalks,thinly sliced 1apple,cored, diced 5garlic cloves,minced 6cupscrusty bread,stale, roughly-diced ½cuppecans,chopped ⅓cupdried cranberries 3tbspfresh herbs,chopped, * 2½cupschicken stock,or vegetable stock 2eggs Preparation Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside. In a large non-stick sauté pan, brown the sausage over medium-high heat, crumbling it with a spoon or spatula as it cooks....

Ingredients 3tbspolive oil 3tbsplemon juice 1tsplemon zest,finely shredded 4clovesgarlic,minced 1tspsalt 1tspdried thyme,crushed 16largesea scallops,(fresh or frozen) 16cherry tomatoes 1mediumzucchini,halved lengthwise and sliced ½ inch thick 6ozbison sirloin steak,cut into 1½ inch pieces 16smallbutton mushrooms 1mediumbell pepper,(green or red), cut into 1 inch pieces 14½ozchicken broth 1¼cupsquick cooking couscous 1mediumtomato,seeded and chopped 1cupcucumber,seeded, chopped ¼cupgreen onion,sliced ¼cupfeta cheese,crumbled ½cupgreek vinaigrette salad dressing Preparation For brush-on, stir together oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and thyme in a small bowl; set aside....

Ingredients 2lbsbeef tenderloin,center cut 1tspsalt freshly ground black pepper 2tbspvegetable oil,divided 2tbspbutter ½cuptawny port wine 5clovesmedium garlic 6sprigsfresh thyme,plus more to serve Preparation Sprinkle the tenderloin with salt and a generous amount of pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot enough, a drop of water should sizzle and quickly evaporate on contact. Sear the tenderloin in the pan for 1 to 2 minutes on each side and both ends, until it’s dark brown all over....

Ingredients 1ozVodka,or Vanilla Vodka ½oztriple sec 4ozorange juice ¾cupice cream 2ice cubes Preparation Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve cold! Related Video

Ingredients 1lbjumbo shrimp,peeled and deveined ¼tspground cumin ¼tspkosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ½tbspextra-virgin olive oil 4clovesgarlic,crushed ¼tspred pepper flakes,crushed 2tbsplime juice,from 1 medium lime 2oztequilla 3tbspfresh cilantro,rough, chopped Preparation Season the shrimp with cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat a very large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the oil and shrimp to the pan, and cook them undisturbed for about 2 minutes. Turn the shrimp over, add garlic, red pepper flakes, then cook for about 1 minute until opaque throughout....

Ingredients ¼ tsp black pepper 1 tbsp turmeric, ground 4 Tulsi leaves 2 tsp honey 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 cups water Preparation Boil water in a pan. Wash the Tulsi leaves. Add the turmeric powder, Tulsi leaves and black pepper to the boiling water. Add the lemon juice and honey, and you’re done. Enjoy your hot cup of turmeric and lemon tea. Related Video

Ingredients 2cupswhole wheat rotini pasta 2cupswater ⅔cuplentils,picked over and rinsed ½cupolive oil ¼cupred wine vinegar 1tspdried oregano ½tspsalt ½tspdry mustard ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper 1red bell pepper,finely chopped ½cupgreen olives with pimientos,sliced 6green onions,sliced Preparation Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rotini in the boiling water for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite. Drain. Rinse with cool water and drain well....

Ingredients 12hard boiled eggspeeled and cut in half ½cupmayonnaise 2tbspheavy cream 2tspyellow mustard Salt and pepperto taste ¼tspsmoked paprika 4slicesbaconcooked and crumbled ¼cupchivesminced Preparation Separate the egg whites from the yolks of the hard boiled eggs. Place the yolks in the bowl of a food processor, then place the whites on a serving tray. Add the mayonnaise, heavy cream, mustard and salt and pepper to the food processor; then process until smooth....

Ingredients 2cupscoconut,flaked 2cupsall-purpose flour 1cupbutter,softened ½cupwhite sugar 5ozinstant banana pudding mix,2 packages 6cupsmilk,cold 3bananas,sliced 8ozwhipped topping,frozen and thawed, 1 container Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). In a medium bowl, use fingers to mix together coconut, flour, and sugar with butter until a crumbly mixture is formed. Spread on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, stirring occasionally for 45 minutes. Prepare pudding mix with cold milk according to package directions....

Ingredients 12ozsmoked bacon,(8 to 12 slices), thick cut 1½tbspbarbecue sauce 8ozplain cream cheese,softened to room temperature 1cupcheddar cheese,(about 3 oz), coarsely shredded sharp 1½tbspfresh chives,minced 1largeclove garlic,minced 2tbspbarbecue sauce 12medium jalapenos extra minced fresh chives,to garnish 1cupsour cream,to serve, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lay a few layers of paper towels on top of a cooling rack and place near the oven....