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Ingredients 12ozcheese tortellini ¼cupfresh basil,finely chopped ½tspdried oregano 2chicken breasts,boneless and skinless ½tspkosher salt ¼tspcracked black pepper 1tbspcanola oil 16ozgrape tomatoes,cut in half 8ozfresh mozzarella,(ciliegine balls) ¼cupbalsamic glaze ¼cupbalsamic vinegar ¼tspgarlic powder ½tspkosher salt ½tspcracked black pepper ¾cupolive oil Preparation Make the dressing by adding all the ingredients to the jar and shake to combine. Cook the tortellini as instructed on the packaging and let cool. In a large skillet, heat the canola oil on medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2cupsInstant Pot chicken taco chili* 2bell peppers,any color 6tbspshredded cheddar cilantro or scallions,for garnish avocado,optional reduced-fat sour cream,optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut peppers in half lengthwise, removing seeds and stem. Place peppers cut side up in an oven-proof dish. Fill each pepper with ½ cup chili mixture, top each with 1½ tablespoons of cheese. Pour about ¼ cup water or chicken broth on the bottom of the dish....

Ingredients ¼cupbutter 1medium onion,diced 1tspold bay seasoning ¼tspthyme ¼cupflour 1celery stalk,sliced 1carrot,sliced 1lbpotatoes,peeled, cubed ½cupcorn 5cupsbroth,seafood or chicken ½cupwhite wine 8ozwhite fish,like cod, salmon, tilapia or haddock, cut into chunks 8ozscallops 12ozshrimp,peeled, deveined 6.5ozchopped clams,canned, drained 2cupsheavy cream 1tbspparsley Preparation Cook the onion in the butter until tender. Add the flour, Old Bay seasoning, and thyme, then cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the carrot, celery, potato, corn, broth, and wine, then bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2whole grain pitas,7 -inch diameter, torn into bite-sized pieces 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil pinchfine sea salt ½cupfresh mint dressing* 10ozfresh romaine lettuce,(about 1 medium head of lettuce), chopped 1large chopped tomato,or 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes 1cupcucumber,Persian or English, quartered and thinly sliced 1cupchopped red onion,(about 1 small onion) ½cupchopped radish,(about 3 medium) ½cuptorn fresh mint leaves ½cupcrumbled feta,optional ground sumac,for sprinkling on top Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F....

Ingredients 1tspminced garlic ½tspminced ginger 1tbspolive oil 1tbsplow sodium soy sauce 2tbspHeinz chili sauce ,substitute with Buffalo sauce or hot sauce to suit your heat preference 1tspbrown sugar,or brown sugar substitute, optional 1tspred chili flakes,crushed 2tspsriracha ,adjust to suit your heat preference 4salmon fillets,skin off salt and pepper ,to season ½tsppaprika ,mild, smoky, or spicy ¼cupchives,chopped Preparation In a shallow bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, minced ginger, olive oil, soy sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, red chili flakes, and sriracha to combine....

Ingredients 2chicken breasts 2small broccoli crowns 4medium red potatoes ¼cupolive oil 2tspsea salt 2tspblack pepper 2tsponion powder 1tsppaprika 2garlic cloves,crushed ⅓cupparmesan cheese,grated Preparation Cut the broccoli and potatoes into small pieces and place them on either side of a sheet tray. Place 2 whole chicken breasts in the middle of the sheet tray. Drizzle the vegetables and chicken with olive oil, all but 1 tablespoon. Drizzle the vegetables and chicken with olive oil, all but 1 tablespoon....

Ingredients 4lbsbaby back ribs,(2 full racks) ⅓cuppork dry rub ¾cupwater ¾cupapple cider vinegar ½tspliquid smoke,optional 2cupsbarbecue sauce Preparation Working with one rack at a time, use a paring knife to separate the thin transparent membrane on the inside of the ribs. Peel it away from the ribs. It should come off in one big piece. Rub the ribs well on all sides with dry rub. If possible, cover and let rest in the fridge overnight....

Ingredients 2 ½ lb zucchini, thinly sliced 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped 4 tbsp butter 3 oz mushrooms, sliced 1 pkg dry spaghetti sauce mix 1 cup water 6 oz tomato paste 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated Preparation Cook zucchini in boiling salted water for 4-5 minutes and then drain. Sauté onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Remove from heat....

Ingredients 3eggs 1cuphoney 2cupsall-purpose flour 2tspbaking soda 32ozsour cream 1cupwhite sugar 1cupwalnutschopped Preparation Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix together the eggs, honey, flour, and baking soda in a large bowl. Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons of batter onto 5 pieces of 9 x 13-inch sheets of parchment paper. Spread the mixture as thinly as possible using a wide spatula, making 5 thin layers. Place one sheet of batter onto a baking pan, then bake in the preheated oven for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown....

Ingredients ⅔cupcold milk ⅓cupcold water 6ozpineapple juice concentrate,(1 can), frozen 1tbspwhite sugar ½tspvanilla extract 1banana,peeled and chopped 6ice cubes ground cinnamon,to taste Preparation In a blender, blend the milk, water, pineapple juice concentrate, sugar, vanilla extract, banana, and ice cubes until smooth. Sprinkle with cinnamon, and serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 1 tbsp butter ½ cup onion, pre-chopped 2 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped roasted 10 oz frozen mixed vegetables, thawed 1 ½ cups water 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 can fat-free chicken broth, (14 oz) or less-sodium ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper 1 bay leaf 8 flour tortillas, cut into ½-inch strips 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Preparation Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose,unbleached flour ½tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt ⅛tspground cinnamon ⅔cupgranulated sugar ⅔cupbrown sugar,unpacked ¼cupunsalted butter,melted 2large egg whites ¼cupapple sauce,unsweetened 2tspvanilla extract ⅔cupwhite chocolate chips,or chopped white chocolate 8ozcream cheese,⅓ less fat, softened ½cuppowdered sugar 1tspvanilla 1½cupsblueberries 2cupsraspberries Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9x13x1.375 inch non-stick baking pan (quarter sheet pan) with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir to blend....

Ingredients 8lbsbone in hamcooked ⅓cupbrown sugar 3tbspbalsamic vinegar 3tbspdijon mustard 1tbsprosemarycrushed 1tspblack pepper((or to taste)) 1cupwhite wineor champagne ((optional)) Preparation Soak the ham in cold water in the fridge for 4 to 6 hours before cooking and discard water. Score diagonal lines across ham each way creating a checkerboard (this allows the glaze to get into the ham) Mix together brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, dijon, pepper, and rosemary and brush over ham....

Ingredients 8ozreduced-fat cream cheese1 block, roughly cut into 1-inch cubes 4ozblue cheesecrumbled, plus more for topping 3cupschickencooked, diced or shredded 2cupspart-skim mozzarella cheeseshredded 1cuphot saucelike Frank’s, plus more for topping 1cupplain Greek yogurtor sour cream ½cupgreen onionsabout 3 green onions, thinly-sliced, plus more for topping 1tbspranch seasoning Preparation Spray the inside of the bowl of the slow cooker with cooking spray. Add the cream cheese, blue cheese, chicken, mozzarella, hot sauce, yogurt, green onions, and ranch seasoning to the bowl of the slow cooker....

Ingredients 2 ½cupswheat flour 2 ½tspbaking powder ½tspfine-grain sea salt ½tspground cinnamon 1 ¼cupscoconut milk ¼cuphoney or maple syrup 1tspvanilla extract 1tbspturbinado sugaroptional 14ozcoconut milk or coconut cream 1tbsphoney or maple syrup 1tspvanilla extract 2lbsfresh strawberrieshulled and sliced lengthwise, divided 1tbsphoney or maple syrup Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. Place a medium-sized glass or metal mixing bowl in the freezer to chill for the whipped cream....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1large onion,minced 1cupArborio rice,uncooked 32ozSwanson® Tuscan Chicken Flavor Infused Broth,(1 carton), heated ½cupparmesan cheese,grated Preparation Heat the oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir the rice in the saucepan. Add ½ cup of the broth and cook, then stir until it’s absorbed. Add the remaining broth, ½ cup at a time, stirring until the broth is absorbed before adding more....

Ingredients 3lbpork loin 4clovesgarlic,minced ½tspkosher salt ½tspblack pepper,coarsely ground ¼tsppaprika Preparation Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Add the pork loin to your baking pan. Coat with the garlic on top of the fat cap. Mix the salt, pepper and paprika in small bowl and rub it on the pork. Cook the pork for 60 to 75 minutes or until it has reached a temperature of 150 to 160 degrees F....

Ingredients 1½cupstequila blanco,also called Plato or silver tequila ½cuporange liqueur,such as Triple Sec or Cointreau ½cuplime juice 4cupswatermelon,seedless, chopped simple syrup,or agave nectar, if needed to sweeten kosher salt,or other high quality salt, to garnish lime wedges,for garnish Preparation Place tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and seedless watermelon in a blender and give them a good whirl. (Do it in two batches, depending on the size of the blender.) Pour the ingredients through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the solids to get as much liquid out as you can....

Ingredients 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 6shiitake mushrooms,stemmed and caps cut into ½-inch pieces 3cloveslarge garlic,minced 1leek,white and tender green parts, halved lengthwise 6cupsvegetable stock 1cupItalian tomatoes,canned, drained, coarsely chopped salt and freshly ground pepper 1cuptubetti pasta,(¼ lb) ½lbwax beans,cut into 1-inch pieces ½lbbaby zucchini,cut into ½-inch rounds 1cupwhite beans,canned, drained ½cupfrozen baby peas,thawed 2tbspbasil,chopped Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large casserole. Add the mushrooms, garlic, and leek and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until barely softened....

Ingredients 1angel food cake,(10-inch tube pan) 3ozstrawberry flavored Jell-O®,(1 package) 15ozpeaches,(1 can) sliced 3bananas 5ozinstant vanilla pudding mix,(1 package) 8ozwhipped topping,(1 container) frozen, thawed 20ozpineapple,(1 can) crushed, drained Preparation Break angel food or pound cake into bite-size pieces. Put into a 9×13-inch pan (preferably glass). Dissolve 1 package of flavored gelatin in 1 cup of water and pour over cake pieces, spreading to the edges of the pan. Drain the peaches and pour the juice over the gelatin in the pan....