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Ingredients 2¼cupsgraham crumbs 2tbspwhite sugar 10tbspunsalted butter,melted ¾cupboiling water 4ozlemon jello,(1 package) 24ozcream cheese,use full fat, brick-style 1cuppowdered sugar 2tbsplemon juice,freshly squeezed 8ozwhipped topping,(1 tub) whipped cream berries Preparation In a medium bowl, stir together the graham crumbs and sugar. Stir in the melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a springform pan the mixture will not go up all the way up to the top of the sides)....

Ingredients 1large jicama Preparation Wash jicama thoroughly with cool water and remove all dirt using a vegetable brush. Trim both ends of the jicama and peel with a vegetable peeler, removing all skin and tough flesh. Cut jicama first in half crosswise then cut each half into paper-thin slices using a sharp knife or the thinnest blade of a mandoline. Use them immediately as crisp tortilla or store for up to a week in a resealable plastic bag in the fridge....

Ingredients 4ozwhole wheat spaghetti 1chicken breast,boneless, skinless, cubed 5tbspextra-virgin olive oil 2garlic cloves,minced ¼tspred pepper flakes 2cupscurly kale,chopped, ribs removed 1lemon zest 1tbsplemon juice kosher salt and ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Boil the salted water, then cook the pasta for 1 minute, less than the time indicated on the package. When the pasta is finished cooking, reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a cast-iron skillet....

Ingredients 3tbspolive oil 1onion ½lbmushrooms 1eggplant 1¼tspsalt tspcayenne ¾tspdried thyme 1¾cupcanned crushed tomatoes,(one 15 oz can), in thick puree 1/2cupchicken broth,canned, low sodium, or homemade stock 3/4lb.linguine Preparation In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent. Increase the heat to moderately high and add another tablespoon of oil to the pan....

Ingredients butter,for the baking dish 2tbspolive oil 1pintcherry tomatoes 1bunchscallions,thinly sliced 5ozbaby spinach leaves,(about 3½ packed cups) ½cupwhole milk ½cupsour cream 12largeeggs ¾tspsalt,divided ⅛tspfreshly ground black pepper 1cupfeta cheese,(about 5 oz), crumbled 3tbspfresh parsley,chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes, or until just starting to soften but not yet falling apart....

Ingredients 2tspolive oil ½cuponiondiced 2celery stalkssliced 2carrotspeeled, halved and sliced 4ozgreen chiliscan, diced 2cupschickencooked, diced or shredded 15oztomatoescan, diced, do not drain 2tbsptaco seasoning 6cupschicken broth 1russet potatopeeled and diced Salt and pepperto taste ½cupcornfrozen, fresh or canned 2tbspcilantrochopped Preparation Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened. Add the green chiles, chicken, tomatoes, and taco seasoning to the pot, along with salt and pepper to taste....

Ingredients 2cupssugar 1¾cupsflour 1cupunsweetened cocoa powder 1½tspbaking powder 1½tspbaking soda 1tspsalt 2eggs,large 1cupwhole milk ½cupVegetable Oil 1tbspvanilla extract 1cuphot coffee,or boiling water *mint frosting,(see Recipe Notes for recipe) Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter and dust with cocoa powder 2 9-inch cake pans. In a stand mixer on low speed mix together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt, In a small bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla then add it to the stand mixer on low then medium speed until just combined and finally, without turning on the mixer, add in the coffee carefully and stir it in by hand until just combined....

Ingredients 1lbflank steak ¼cupcornstarch ¼cupcanola oil 2tspfresh ginger,minced 1tbspgarlic,minced ⅓cuplite soy sauce,low sodium ⅓cupwater ½cupdark brown sugar 4scallion stalks Preparation Slice the flank steak against the grain and add it to a Ziploc bag with the cornstarch. Press the steak around in the bag, making sure each piece is fully coated with cornstarch and leave it to sit. Add the canola oil to a large frying pan and heat on medium high heat....

Ingredients 4tbspunsalted butter,melted 1cupbrown sugar,divided 8large eggs,beaten 1cupwhole milk 1tbspvanilla extract 2tspcinnamon ¼tspsalt french bread,1 loaf, cut into thick slices Preparation Whisk the butter, ½ cup of brown sugar, eggs, whole milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Arrange the bread in the pan, then pour the custard over the bread. Tightly cover, then refrigerate overnight. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the pan from the refrigerator, then sprinkle the remaining brown sugar over the pan....

Ingredients 1 cup peach preserves ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, squeezed ¼ cup Dijon mustard 2 tsp chili powder ½ tsp hot pepper sauce ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper 3 lb rack spareribs Preparation Preheat grill or oven to 350 degrees F. For sauce, whisk peach preserves, lemon juice, mustard, chili powder, pepper sauce, salt and pepper in heavy saucepan over medium heat to blend. Place spareribs bottom side up on grill rack (or baking sheet if roasting in oven)....

Ingredients 1½cupsdistilled white vinegar ¼cupwhite sugar 10jalapeno peppersthinly sliced 2cupscarrotssliced, ¼-inch thick slices ½red onioncut into ¼-inch-thick rings Preparation Bring the vinegar and sugar to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Cook and stir until the sugar has dissolved, then stir in the jalapeno peppers, carrots, and onion. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 1 hour. Cool to room temperature, serve, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour,Gold Medal ½tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt 1½tsppumpkin pie spice ⅛tspground cinnamon ⅔cupgranulated sugar ⅔cupbrown sugar,unpacked ¼cupunsalted butter,melted 2large egg whites ¼cuppumpkin puree 2tsppure vanilla extract ⅔cupbutterscotch chips 8ozcream cheese,⅓ less fat, softened ½cuppowdered sugar 2ozsemi-sweet chocolate,melted ½tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9×13 inch non-stick baking pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, pumpkin spice, and cinnamon and stir to blend....

Ingredients 4cupskale,shredded 3cupsgreen cabbage,shredded ¾cupplain fat free Greek yogurt ¼cupmayonnaise,full fat 2tbsplemon juice,fresh 2tbsphoney salt 8ozfresh strawberries,sliced (and halved if larger) Preparation Add kale and cabbage to a large mixing bowl or a salad bowl. In a medium mixing bowl whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey and season with salt to taste. Pour dressing over kale and cabbage and toss to evenly coat. Add strawberries and gently toss. Serve immediately....

Ingredients 3cupsold-fashioned oats 1cupnuts ½cuptahini ½cuphoney 3tbspcoconut oil,melted 2tspvanilla extract ¾tspsea salt ½tspground cardamom ½tspground cinnamon 2tbspsesame seeds,optional ⅓cupunsweetened shredded coconut,optional Preparation Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine oats and nuts in a large mixing bowl. Set aside. In a separate bowl, stir together the tahini, honey, coconut oil, vanilla, salt, cardamom, cinnamon and sesame seeds (if using). Heat briefly in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until warm, but not bubbly....

Ingredients 1 stick butter 2 cup sugar 3 tbsp. cocoa 1/2 cup milk 2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup peanut butter 3 cup oatmeal Preparation Boil butter, sugar, cocoa, and milk for 1 minute in a saucepan Remove from heat and add 2 tsp. vanilla, and 1/2 C. peanut butter. Mix until smooth and add 3 C. oatmeal (uncooked). Mix and drop by teaspoonfuls on buttered wax paper. Let cool until hardened....

Ingredients 3cupslightly packed arugula,roughly chopped 2ripe mangos,sliced into long, thin strips 1large red bell pepper,seeded, membranes removed and sliced into long, thin strips 2jalapeños,seeded, membranes removed and sliced into long, thin strips 4green onions and white parts,chopped (about ⅓ cup) 6round rice papers,also known as spring roll wrappers or spring roll skins 2ripe avocados,diced ⅓cuplime juice,about 2 large limes, juiced ⅓cupwater ½cuplightly packed fresh cilantro ½tspsalt Preparation Fill a shallow pan larger than spring roll wrappers with warm water....

Ingredients 2bagscoleslaw mix 3pkgsChicken Ramen Noodles,set seasoning packets aside 1½cupsalmonds,sliced ½cupbutter ½cupcanola oil ¼cupsalad vinegar ⅓cupsugar 3Chicken Ramen Noodle flavor packets Preparation Place 3 bags of ramen noodles in a large plastic bag and break up. Melt stick of butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add noodles and almonds to a skillet. Stir and cook until toasted and lightly browned. Spread onto a cookie sheet and let cool. In a medium container mix vinegar, oil, sugar and ramen seasoning packets....

Ingredients 1sourdough vienna loaf bread,crusty, unsliced ½cupbarbecue sauce 1chicken breast,whole, cooked, sliced or chopped finely 7ozmozzarella cheese,thinly sliced ½red onion,finely sliced 2tbspblack olives,sliced ½cupmushrooms,sliced 3.5ozcherry tomatoes,halved 8ozpineapple rings,1 tin Italian seasoning,or pizza herbs basil leaves,shredded or chopped finely Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the loaf on a lightly greased oven tray. With a sharp bread knife, cut the bread in rows lengthwise along the bread creases, being careful not to cut through to the base of the loaf....

Ingredients 1lbzucchini,(about 2 large) ½onion,finely chopped 3large eggs,beaten ½tspgarlic powder kosher salt freshly ground black pepper ½cupParmesan,freshly grated ¾cupall-purpose flour 1½tbspextra-virgin olive oil ½cupmarinara 1tbspbasil,fresh thinly sliced 1clovegarlic,minced 1tspred pepper flakes,crushed Preparation On the large holes of a box grater, grate zucchini. Using a cheesecloth or clean dish towel, squeeze out as much liquid as possible. In a large bowl, combine shredded zucchini with onion, eggs, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine....

Ingredients 3cupsskim milk 4largeeggs 1 ½cupscornmeal,yellow, coarse 1 ½cupsgranulated sugar 1 ½tbspall-purpose flour 2 ½tbspunsalted butter,melted 1tbspbaking powder 2tbspParmesan cheese,grated baking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with baking spray. Add milk, eggs, cornmeal, sugar, flour, and butter to blender. Mix all ingredients for about 1 minute, or until blended well. Then add baking powder and grated Parmesan cheese and blend on lowest setting or pulse for a few seconds....