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Ingredients 5slicesbacon 1cupall-purpose flour 1cupyellow cornmeal ¼cupsugar 2tspbaking powder 2tspsalt ½tspbaking soda ½tspfreshly ground black pepper 1pinchcayenne pepper 1½cupsfrozen corn kernels 4large scallions 2large eggs 1cupsour cream 4tbspunsalted butter Preparation Set up a grill for indirect grilling, with the coals on one side, and heat to 425 degrees F. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet set on the grill or the stove, cook the bacon over moderate heat, turning once, until crisp....

Ingredients 1¾cupswhite whole wheat flour,or regular whole wheat flour, plus 1 tsp 1tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspfine sea salt ¼tspground cinnamon,optional ⅓cupcoconut oil,or extra-virgin olive oil, melted ½cuphoney,or maple syrup 2eggs,room temperature 1cupplain Greek yogurt 2tspvanilla extract 1cupblueberries,fresh or frozen 1tbspturbinado sugar,(raw sugar), for sprinkling Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. If necessary, grease all 12 cups on the muffin tin with butter, coconut oil or cooking spray....

Ingredients 2lbsRusset potatoespeeled and quartered ½cupwater 1tspsalt ½cupmilk 6tbspbutter ½tspblack pepper 2tbspsliced chivesoptional butterfor serving, optional Preparation Place the potatoes, water, and salt in an Instant Pot. Put the lid on, turn the valve to seal, then set the Instant Pot for manual high pressure for 10 minutes. When the timer goes off, release the pressure by turning the valve to vent. Add the milk, butter, and pepper to the Instant Pot....

Ingredients ½lbbacon,sliced 2onions ½tspdried thyme 1tspdried red pepper flakes 1tspsalt ¾lblinguine ½cupparmesan cheese,grated 2tbspfresh parsley,chopped ½tspfresh ground black pepper Preparation In a large frying pan, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat. Put the pan over moderate heat. Add the onions, the thyme, the red-pepper flakes and ¼ teaspoon of the salt....

Ingredients 1lbchicken breasts,boneless, skinless 3garlic cloves,minced 1small white onion,chopped 8cupschicken stock 2cupssalsa verde,(16 oz), homemade or store-bought 2cupslentils,uncooked green or brown ½cupwhole-kernel corn,frozen or canned 1candiced green chiles,(4 oz) 2tspground cumin sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper,to taste diced avocado chopped fresh cilantro jalapeño slices cheese,cotija, queso fresco or Monterrey Jack fresh lime wedges Preparation Add all ingredients to the bowl of your Instant Pot (pressure cooker), and briefly stir the soup to combine....

Ingredients 1ozhaas avocado,(about ¼ small) 2ozcooked lump crab meat 1tbspchopped fresh cilantro,divided ½small lime,juiced 1small green onion,thinly sliced, green and whites separated kosher salt freshly ground black pepper,to taste 1.5oz100% whole grain bread,(1 slice), toasted 1small radish,trimmed and thinly sliced paprika ½tspextra-virgin olive oil Preparation In a small bowl, mash avocado with a fork until smooth. In another small bowl, combine crab, 2 teaspoons cilantro, lime juice, onion whites, a pinch of salt and pepper....

Ingredients ⅓cupdark or light brown sugar,packed ½cupall purpose flour,spoon and leveled 1½tspground cinnamon 3tbspunsalted butter,cold and cubed 1⅓cupsall purpose flour,spoon and leveled 1tspbaking powder ¼tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt ½cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature ¾cupgranulated sugar 2large eggs,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract ½cupfull fat sour cream,at room temperature 1cupconfectioner’s sugar,sifted ½tsppure vanilla extract 2tbspheavy cream,or milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a round or square 8-inch pan....

Ingredients 12chicken mid wings 2tbspshrimp sauce 1tbspoyster sauce 2tbspsugar 1tsbpsesame oil 3tbspChinese wine 1tspwhite pepper 1tspsalt 1cupplain flour 1cuppotato starch ½tspbaking soda ¼tspbaking powder 2eggs 1cupwater 4cupscooking oil lime wedge Preparation In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken wings, shrimp sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, Chinese wine, white pepper and salt. Stir to combine, ensuring each wing is coated evenly. Cover in cling film, then allow to rest in the fridge for up to 2 days....

Ingredients 4pork chops,thick cut, bone in, at least 1½ inches 8cupswater,divided use ¼cupkosher salt,do not use table salt 3tbspsugar ½tspallspice,ground 2tspfennel seeds,lightly crushed 2tspwhole peppercorns 1bay leaf 2garlic cloves,crushed 3fresh thyme sprigs,or 1 tsp dried thyme 1tbspolive oil 3tbspBBQ rub,see recipe notes for link to recipe. Preparation Pour 1 cup of boiling water into a large bowl that will fit all of the pork chops. Make sure the bowl will fit into the refrigerator....

Ingredients 3lbstri tip roast,excess fat and silver skin trimmed away ⅓cupBBQ rub Preparation Preheat a smoker to 225 degrees F. Coat both sides of the meat with the BBQ rub. Insert a thermometer into the thickest part of the meat, then place the meat in the smoker. Cook the meat for approximately 30 minutes per pound, or until a thermometer registers 135 degrees F. Preheat the oven broiler Remove the meat from the smoker....

Ingredients 1tbspall-purpose flour,for coating the pan 2cupsall-purpose flour,spooned and leveled 1cupgranulated sugar,plus 2 tbsp 1tspsalt 10tbspunsalted butter,(1¼ stick), firm and cold 1tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ¾cupbuttermilk,room temperature 1large egg,room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract ⅔cuplight sugar,or dark brown, packed 2tspground cinnamon Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray or grease with butter. Sprinkle the bottom of the pan with 1 tablespoon of flour and tap out the excess....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil,divided 1lblean ground beef 1¾cupslarge yellow onion,diced 5garlic cloves,to taste, minced 4½cupslow-sodium chicken broth,then more to thin as desired 14½oztomatoes,petite diced 14½oztomatoes,crushed 2½tbsptomato paste 1¾tspbasil,dried ¾tsporegano,dried ½tsprosemary,dried, crushed ½tspthyme,dried Salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste 8lasagna noodles,broken into bite size pieces, or campanelle pasta or bowtie pasta 1¼cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded ½cupparmesan cheese,finely shredded 8ozricotta cheese 2tbspfresh parsley,chopped, plus more for garnish Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 10ozsilken tofudrained 2tsplemon zestgrated 1lemonjuiced 4clovesgarlicchopped 1cupwater 2tspWorcestershire saucevegetarian 3tbspParmesan cheese Saltto taste Pepperto taste Preparation In a blender or food processor, combine tofu, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, water, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Puree until smooth. Serve as a sauce or dip. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil ½cuponion,diced 1cupwhite rice 2cupschicken broth 1ripe tomato,diced with juices, plus extra for garnish 2clovesgarlic,minced salt and pepper,to taste 3tbspparmesan cheese,grated, divided 2tbspbasil,fresh chopped Preparation In a medium saucepan, cook onion in olive oil for about 4 minutes until it begins to soften. Add rice and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until the rice starts to brown a little bit. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste....

Ingredients cooking spray 1tspolive oil 1small onion,diced 1clovelarge garlic,chopped kosher salt and black pepper,to taste 1tspfennel seed 1lbground turkey,93% lean 1tbspred wine vinegar 1tbspchives,chopped ¾tsppaprika pinchraw sugar pinchnutmeg Preparation Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and add the oil, onions, and garlic. Stir frequently for about 4 to 5 minutes, until onion is translucent. Lower heat, if needed, to avoid browning too quickly. Once the onion is softened, add fennel and toss quickly for about 1 minute until fragrant and toasted....

Ingredients 1lbsalted codfish,salt cod 1tbspolive oil 1¼cupyellow onion,(½ large) thinly sliced ¾cupgreen bell pepper,(1 small) chopped 3clovesgarlic,minced 1½tbsprecao herb base,homemade, or store bought 8oztomato sauce,(1 can) 1large bay leaf ½tsporegano leaves,dried ¼tspground black pepper 2cupsyukon gold potatoes,(about 3 small potatoes) quartered then cut into ¼-inch thick slices 4cupswhite rice,cooked 1avocado Preparation Rinse the salt cod, then soak it for 45 minutes in cold water on the countertop. Rinse the fillets again, and add them to a pan....

Ingredients 2lbschicken thighs,with bone and skin ½tspseasoned salt & pepper,to taste 1tbspolive oil 1tbspbutter 1lbmushrooms,sliced ½” thick 2tspsoy sauce 4clovesgarlic,minced ½tspdried thyme leaves ½tspdried rosemary,slightly crushed ⅔cupchicken broth ½cupwhite wine,optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Season chicken with salt & pepper. Set aside. Heat butter and oil in a 10-inch skillet over high heat. Add chicken, skin side down, and brown without moving the chicken for about 4 to 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2tbspvegetable oil 1red onion,diced 1jalapeno,minced 15ozkidney beans,drained and rinsed 30ozpinto beans,drained and rinsed 3cupsbrisket,cooked and chopped 4slicesbacon,cooked and chopped 12ozbeer 8oztomato sauce 2tbspketchup 3tbspchili powder 1tbspcumin 1tbspWorcestershire sauce Preparation Add oil to a large cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat. Add red onion and jalapeño and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until translucent, stirring occasionally. Add in kidney beans, pinto beans, brisket, bacon, beer, tomato sauce, ketchup, chili powder, cumin, and Worcestershire sauce....

Ingredients 3tbspolive oil ¾lbhot Italian sausage 1onion 3clovesgarlic 3cupstomatoes in thick puree,crushed, canned 3tbspfresh mint,chopped, optional 1cupfresh parsley,chopped ¼cupwater 1¼tspsalt 2pincheslarge saffron,optional 1lbcavatelli,frozen ¼cupfresh basil,chopped 3tbspPecorino Romano,or parmesan, grated Preparation In a large deep frying pan or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over moderate heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat with a fork, for about 5 minutes until it is no longer pink. Reduce the heat to moderately low and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan....

Ingredients ¾cupunsalted butter,(170g), softened to room temperature ⅔cupgranulated sugar,(134g) 1tsppure vanilla extract ½tspalmond extract 1tbspmaraschino cherry juice,(15ml) 2cupsall-purpose flour,(240g), spoon & leveled 16maraschino cherries,drained and chopped 4ozwhite chocolate,optional Preparation Using a handheld or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Switch mixer to medium speed and add the the sugar, vanilla and almond extracts. Scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl as needed....