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Ingredients 1tspextra virgin olive oil 2clovesgarlic,thinly sliced 1½cupsmarinara sauce,prepared 3tbspParmesan cheese,grated freshly ground black pepper 12ozthin chicken cutlets,(4 cutlets) ½tspkosher salt,or more to taste ½tsporegano,dried 4ozfresh mozzarella cheese,grated basil,chopped, for garnish, optional Preparation Using the sauté function (on low, if possible), heat the oil in the pressure cooker pot. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes until just turning golden. Stir in the marinara sauce, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan, and ¼ teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 2cupsdried black beluga lentils,or French green lentils 2clovesgarlic,large, halved lengthwise 2tbspolive oil ¼cupfresh lemon juice,(about 2 medium lemons’ worth) 2tbspolive oil 1tspdijon mustard 1tsphoney,or maple syrup 1clovegarlic,pressed or minced ¼tspfine-grain sea salt freshly ground black pepper,to taste 15ozchickpeas,(1 can or 1½ cups cooked chickpeas), rinsed and drained 1bunchradishes,(big bunch), sliced thin and roughly chopped ¼cupfresh leafy herbs,(combination of mint and dill recommended), chopped avocado,sliced feta,or goat cheese, crumbled handfulfresh leafy greens...

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour,spoon & leveled 1tspcornstarch 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ¾cupunsalted butter,melted plus slightly cooled ¾cupbrown sugar,light or dark, packed ¾cupgranulated sugar 1large egg,plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature 1½tsppure vanilla extract 1cupwhite chocolate chips 1cupmacadamia nuts,roughly chopped Preparation Whisk the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside. Whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract together until combined....

Ingredients 1 egg, large ⅛ tsp white vinegar ⅓ cup water salt and pepper Preparation Add the water and white vinegar to a 6 oz custard cup. Put the egg into the cup and cover the dish loosely with plastic wrap. Place in the microwave and cook for 1 minute or until desired doneness. You may need to experiment with cooking times based on the wattage of your microwave and taste preference....

Ingredients 1cupwalnuts,(about 4 oz) 1cuppecan halves,(about 4 oz) 1large shallot,minced ¼cupsherry vinegar 1tbspdijon mustard 6tbspextra virgin olive oil ¼cupwalnut oil salt and freshly ground pepper,to taste 5ozsalad greens,(4 bags), washed 1cupdried pears,(4 oz) 1cupdried cranberries,(4 oz) Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the nuts on a large baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until golden and fragrant. Let cool, then coarsely chop. In a large bowl, combine the shallot, vinegar, and mustard....

Ingredients 2medium sweet potatoes 2tbspolive oil 1tspsalt and pepper 1cupquinoa,rinsed 1¾cupsvegetable broth 2cupscurly kale,stemmed and finely chopped ½cupsunflower seeds,roasted, salted ⅓cupfresh basil,thinly sliced ½cupfresh basil leaves,firmly packed ¼cupfresh parsley leaves,firmly packed ½cupolive oil ¼cuplemon juice,freshly squeezed 1garlic clove,roughly chopped 1tspmaple syrup,or agave nectar ¼tspsalt ¼tsppepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the sweet potatoes to the prepared baking sheet and toss them with 2 tablespoons of olive oil....

Ingredients 1cupwater,more if needed ½cupsteel-cut oats ¼cuptomatoes,diced ¼cupfresh basil,chopped 1tspsalt ½tspground black pepper 2eggs 2tbspheavy whipping cream ¼cupcrumbled feta cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add oats, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes, adding more water if oats get too dry. Combine oatmeal, tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Beat eggs and cream together in a separate bowl....

Ingredients 1lbred potatoes,baby ½lbyellow potatoes,dutch baby 2tbspsalt 4ears corn ¼cupbutter,melted 1tbspgarlic,minced 1tbspold bay seasoning 1onion,quartered 1lbshrimp,medium, peeled, deveined 1lbsmoked sausage,sliced chunks 1lemon,wedged 2tbspparsley,fresh, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray, and set aside. Fill a large pot with water, and salt and potatoes. Bring to a boil Cook potatoes until just tender and parboiled, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add corn to the boiling water during the last 3 minutes of cooking time....

Ingredients 9ozcheese-filled tortellini,(1 package) 10ozfrozen spinach,(1 package) thawed, drained and chopped ½cupparmesan cheese,grated 2cupscherry tomatoes,halved 2ozblack olives,(1 can) sliced 1cupItalian dressing salt & pepper Preparation Cook tortellini pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain. In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, spinach, cheese, tomatoes and olives. Toss with Italian dressing and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Related Video

Ingredients 14.5ozpotatoes 2linkschorizo sausage 4½ozgreen chileschopped, undrained 2cupsColby-Monterey Jack cheeseshredded 12eggslarge ½cupscallionschopped ½tspsalt 1jalapenosliced thin 4ozavocado 1cupsalsachunky mild Preparation Spray a 9 by 13-inch oblong glass Pyrex baking dish with cooking spray. Place the potatoes in the baking dish. Top with chorizo, green chilies and 1 cup of the cheese. In medium bowl, beat eggs, scallions and seasoning salt with a whisk until well blended. Pour over potato mixture. Cover with lid and refrigerate overnight....

Ingredients 5 lbs watermelon 1 vidalia or other sweet onion 1/4 cup red wine vinegar salt and pepper 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled 6 whole mint sprigs Preparation Cut the flesh from the melon into bite-sized pieces, making sure to remove and discard the seeds. Set aside afterward. Peel and slice the onion into rings. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, salt, pepper, and whisk until the salt is dissolved....

Ingredients 1partCognac ½partpeach puree 1splashGrenadine 1splashpastis champagne Preparation Shake all ingredients, except champagne, with ice. Strain. Top with champagne. Related Video

Ingredients 2lbschicken thighs,(5 bone-in skin-on) 2cupssweet potatoes,(2 medium), diced ½white onion,sliced thin ½tspkosher salt ½tspblack pepper 1cupapple cider ½cupchicken stock 1tbspfresh rosemary cooked rice,or orzo for serving, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with kosher salt and pepper. Add chicken thighs skin-side down to a large, cold cast iron skillet. Place the skillet over medium heat and let the thighs cook, untouched, for 15 minutes, until the skin is deeply golden and crispy....

Ingredients 1lbground bison ½cuponion,chopped 1tspground cumin ½tspsalt ¼tspground coriander ⅛tspcayenne pepper,or more to taste 2tbspwater 6eggs ¼cupmilk 12corn taco shells,or 6-inch corn tortillas, heated according to pkg directions ¾cupcheddar cheese,shredded 1cupfresh pineapple,diced ⅓cupred bell pepper,diced ¼cupred onion,chopped 2tbspfresh cilantro,chopped 2tbsplime juice 1fresh jalapeno chile pepper,seeded and finely chopped ¼tspsalt Preparation Cook ground bison and onion over medium heat in a large skillet until ground bison is brown and onion is tender....

Ingredients 10ozfrozen spinach,thawed and drained, chopped ½cupmozzarella cheese,shredded ½cupparmesan cheese,grated ¼cupcream cheese,softened 1egg,seperated 8ozcrescent rolls Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Mix the spinach, cheese and egg yolk in a medium bowl until well combined. Open the can of crescent rolls and lay each triangle out on a foil lined cookie sheet. Spoon a little of spinach mixture onto each crescent triangle and roll up. Brush tops of rolls with egg white....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour 1cupwhite sugar ⅔cupcanola oil ¼cupunsulfured molasses 1egg 2tspbaking soda 1tspground cinnamon 1tspground ginger ½tspsalt ¼cupwhite sugar,or as needed Preparation Mix the flour, 1 cup of sugar, canola oil, molasses, egg, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a bowl. Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pour ¼ cup of sugar into a bowl. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat each ball in sugar....

Ingredients 6 Bananas 1½ cups chocolate disks or chips, bittersweet or semisweet 1 tbsp coconut oil 1½ cup Chopped peanuts Leaving bananas unpeeled, cut off the bottom inch or so, just enough to have the banana be mostly straight for easy dipping. Into the cut side of the banana, insert the popsicle stick, leaving enough to comfortably hold (about 2 inches). Peel off the banana skin. Freeze for 1 hour on a cookie sheet covered with wax paper....

Ingredients 1½fl ozvodka ½fl ozcreme de cacao ½fl ozbanana liqueur 1cupice Preparation Combine the vodka, creme de cacao, banana liqueur in a shaker with ice. Shake, and strain into a martini glass. Serve and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients 2partsvodka ½partwhite crème de menthe ½partdry vermouth Preparation Shake with ice and strain. Related Video

Ingredients 5 pitas, whole wheat or white, 6 inches, cut into wedges butter spray 5 tbsp sugar 2 tsp cinnamon 8 oz cream cheese, reduced-fat ½ tsp ground cinnamon 2 cups whipped topping, fat-free 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup watermelon, yellow or red, pureed Preparation Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pita wedges on a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and spray them with butter spray....