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Ingredients 30ozchickpeas,(2 cans), or 3 cups cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2cupscarrots,(about 5-6 medium carrots), peeled and grated ⅔cupcelery,(about 2 long stalks), chopped ½cupgreen onions,(about 4), thinly sliced ½cupfresh dill leaves,chopped ½cuppepitas,(hulled pumpkin seeds) ⅓cupextra-virgin olive oil 2tbspsherry vinegar 1garlic clove,medium-to-large, pressed or minced ¼tspsalt freshly ground black pepper Preparation In a medium serving bowl, combine the chickpeas, carrots, celery, green onions, and dill. Set aside. Toast the pepitas in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes, until they are starting to turn golden and make little popping noise ....

Ingredients ¾cupcocoa powder 1cupwater,boiling 2cupsGreat Value® All-Purpose Flour 1¼cupsgranulated sugar 4large eggs 1cupvegetable oil ½cupwhole milk 1¼tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 1tspvanilla extract 2tspGreat Value® Rainbow Sprinkles 2cupschocolate frosting caramel sauce,for drizzling mini peanut butter cup,for topping Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 12-cup cupcake tins with paper liners. In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and boiling water until the cocoa powder is completely dissolved....

Ingredients 4large ripe pears,peeled and sliced 3large apples,peeled and sliced ½cupbrown sugar,packed light or dark ¼cupall-purpose flour 1tsppure vanilla extract 1tspground cinnamon ½tspground nutmeg ¼tspsalt ¾cupall-purpose flour,spoon and leveled ¾cupbrown sugar,packed light or dark 1tspground cinnamon ½cupunsalted butter,(1 stick) cold and cubed 1cupold-fashioned whole oats 1cuppecans,chopped, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Mix all of the filling ingredients together in a large bowl, then spread into the baking pan....

Ingredients 3tbspextra virgin olive oil,divided, plus more for drizzling 1mediumyellow onion,chopped 2clovesgarlic,cut into quarters 4mediumzucchini,halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 4cupschicken broth,such as Swanson Organic 1tspsalt ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper 2tbspfresh dill,(or 1 tbsp dried), plus more for serving ½cupwalnuts,toasted 3tbsplemon juice,freshly squeezed Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy clean-up. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-low heat in a large pot....

Ingredients 6 oz pre-cooked chicken breast strips, refrigerated, southwest-flavored ½ cup Mexican salsa 6 tortillas 1 ½ cups cheese blend, finely shredded cooking spray 2 tbsp sour cream, for serving 2 tbsp salsa, for serving Preparation Cut chicken breast into bite-size pieces. Add salsa sauce and mix thoroughly. Spritz one side of tortilla with cooking spray. Put a layer of cheese on the tortilla, followed by chicken, and then another layer of cheese....

Ingredients 14tbspunsalted butter ½cupbittersweet chocolate disks,+1 tbsp 3large eggs 1cupsugar,+1 tbsp 2tsppure vanilla extract ½cupall-purpose flour,unbleached 1pinchKosher salt 30caramel squares,unwrapped 2tbsplukewarm water Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 9-inch baking pan with baking spray and line with parchment paper. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate in 30-second increments. After two rounds the butter should be melted. Let the bowl sit for 2 to 3 minutes and the heat will melt the chocolate....

Ingredients 5cupsblueberries ¾cupgranulated sugar 3tbspall purpose flour 1tbsplemon juice tspsalt ½crumb topping*,(see Recipe in Recipes Notes) pie crust**,(see Recipe in Recipes Notes) Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine the blueberries or other fruit with the granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, and salt. Pour into the pie crust and sprinkle with some crumb topping. Place on foil-lined baking sheet in lower third of oven, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 10ozcorned beef,(from the deli counter or homemade), chopped 10ozcream cheese,room temperature 6ozswiss cheese slices,cut into small pieces ¾cupsauerkraut,drained ½cupthousand Island dressing,(homemade or store-bought) 1tspcaraway seeds 8slicesrye bread,divided 3tbspbutter,plus more for the toast ½tspkosher salt,plus more for sprinkling ½tbspchives,minced, for garnish Preparation Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine corned beef, cream cheese, cubed Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, dressing, and caraway seeds with a sturdy spoon or spatula....

Ingredients 1tbsppeanut oil 1smallvidalia onion,or other sweet onion 1pinchsalt 1tspcurry powder 1cinnamon stick,broken in half 1cupgranulated sugar 1cuplight brown sugar,packed ½cupcider vinegar 2largeunderripe mangoes 1lbcranberries 1tspmustard seeds Preparation Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and salt and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, for about 8 minutes until the onion softens. Add the curry and cinnamon stick and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the sugars and vinegar and bring to a boil....

Ingredients ¾cupwater ¼cupachiote paste ¼onion 2limes,juiced 1orange,juiced 2tbspwhite vinegar 1clovegarlic,peeled 1tsporegano salt and ground black pepper,to taste 4ozwhite fish fillets,(6 fillets) ½cupbutter,melted 12ozshrimp,medium, peeled and deveined, uncooked 1red onion,sliced 2habanero chiles,sliced 1cupwater ½orange,juiced 1lime,juiced 1tspsalt 1tsppeppercorns 1tspMexican oregano,dried Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine ¾ cup water, achiote paste, onion, lime juice, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until smooth. Season both sides of the fish fillets with salt and pepper, then brush the top with melted butter....

Ingredients 1cupwarm water 1tspsalt 1egg 2tbspbutter,at room temperature 3cupsbread flour ¼cupwhite sugar 3tspyeast,bread machine 2cupsprunes,pitted 2cupsprune juice,or water ¼cupwhite sugar 1tspcinnamon,ground, or to taste ½tspcloves,ground, or to taste 2tbsplime juice 1cupwhite sugar ½cupall-purpose flour 2tbspbutter,melted 1tspcinnamon,optional Preparation Place the warm water, salt, egg, and 2 tablespoons of butter in the pan of a bread machine. Add the bread flour, and pour ¼ cup of sugar on the edge of the pan....

Ingredients 18 ¼ oz yellow cake mix 12 oz root beer ¼ cup vegetable oil 3 eggs ½ cup confectioners’ sugar 3 tbsp root beer Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat together all ingredients until smooth. Pour into greased bundt pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Cool in pan for 15 minutes. Remove from pan and cool. Mix glaze ingredients. Pierce top of cake with a long pick about every 2 inches and pour glaze over top of the cake....

Ingredients 4 pcsboneless pork chops ½cuptomatooil packed, sun dried, halves, and drained ½cupspinach leavesfresh ½cupmozzarella cheeseshredded 1tspItalian Seasoning ¾tspsalt ¼tsppepper 1tbspolive oil 1tbspparsleychopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Slice a deep pocket into each pork chop. Divide the sun-dried tomatoes evenly between the pockets in the pork chops, then layer in a handful of spinach leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese. Use toothpicks to seal each pork chop....

Ingredients 2 cans apple pie filling ¾ cup oats ½ cup pecans, chopped 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 box yellow cake mix ½ cup brown sugar 1 ½ stick butter Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pour cans of pie filling into a 13x9-inch baking dish and spread evenly. Pour instant oats on top of filling. Sprinkle cinnamon on top of oats. Use ½ stick butter, cut it into approximately 8 slices, and arrange on top....

Ingredients 4boneless skinless chicken breasts,(6 ounce), pounded with the flat side of a meat mallet to just under ½-inch thickness 1½tspItalian seasoning salt and freshly ground black pepper 3tbspolive oil,divided 5ozbacon,5 slices, chopped 1lbthin asparagus,woody ends trimmed, halved 1tbspminced fresh garlic,(3 cloves) 1tbspbutter 1tbspall-purpose flour 1cupmilk 5slicesCache Valley Cheese Provolone Cheese,chopped into pieces and separated (3 ounce total) 2tbspparmesan cheese,freshly, finely shredded, optional Preparation Heat 1½ Tablespoon of olive oil in 12-inch in a skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients ⅔cupall-purpose flour ⅔cupunsweetened cocoa powder,plus more for pan 1tbspcornstarch ½tspsalt 1cupgranulated sugar ¾cuplight-brown sugar,packed ½cupunsalted butter,melted ¼cupvegetable oil,or canola oil 3large eggs 2tspvanilla extract ⅓cupmini semi-sweet chocolate chips 6ozcream cheese,softened 1cuppowdered sugar ½tspvanilla extract strawberries raspberries kiwi blueberries blackberries bananas 2tbspapple jelly,optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a deep dish 12-inch pizza pan that’s at least ¾-inch deep or a 12-inch cake pan, then line with a round of parchment paper on bottom, butter parchment....

Ingredients 2chicken breasts,boneless skinless 2ozless fat cream cheese,softened ½cupFranks hot sauce,or whatever hot sauce you like ½cupblue cheese,crumbled ⅓cupcarrots,shredded and chopped ⅓cupscallions,chopped 16egg roll wrappers olive oil spray water or chicken broth 1cupmayonnaise 2tbsponion,finely chopped 1tspgarlic,finely minced ¼cupparsley,finely chopped ½cupsour cream 1tbsplemon juice 1tbspwhite vinegar ¼cupblue cheese,crumbles salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Place chicken in the slow cooker and add enough water or chicken broth to cover. Cook on High for 4 hours....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour ½cuplight brown sugar,firmly packed 1cupbutter,softened 8ozcream cheese,(2 packages) softened ½cupsugar,plus 2 tbsp, divided 2large eggs 1tspvanilla extract 3granny smith apples,peeled, cored and finely chopped ½tspground cinnamon ¼tspground nutmeg ½cupcaramel topping 1cupbrown sugar,firmly packed 1cupall purpose flour ½cupquick cooking oats ½cupbutter,softened Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. In a medium sized bowl combine flour and brown sugar....

Ingredients 1lbground chicken 1shallot,minced ½cuppanko breadrumbs ¼cupparmesan,grated ¼cupbasil pesto,fresh or store-bought 1egg ¼tspsalt ¼tspblack pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat, set aside. In medium mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, shallot, breadcrumbs, parmesan, pesto, egg, salt and pepper. Using a spatula or hands, mix until combined. Roll mixture into balls about 1½ inches in diameter. Place onto prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with oil....

Ingredients 4ozsaltine crackers,broken into individual squares 1cupunsalted butter 1cupbrown sugar 8ozsemi sweet chocolate chips 4ozpeanut butter chips,Reese’s Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Spray with non-stick spray. Arrange crackers in a single layer in rows on the tray. Set aside. In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter on low heat. Add the brown sugar and increase heat to medium....