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Ingredients 2lbspumpkinskin and seeds removed, chopped 1onionroughly chopped 2mediumpotatoespeeled and diced 1largecarrotpeeled and diced 4garlic clovescrushed 4cupschicken 2chicken bouillon cubescrumbled Salt and pepper ½cuphalf and half ½baconoptional Fresh parsleyoptional Preparation Place all ingredients, except cream, in a large pot or saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat until vegetables are tender. Turn off heat. Using a stick blender, blend until smooth. Add the cream and stir through. Add any salt or pepper if needed, and serve with bacon and parsley....

Ingredients 24ozchicken breast,(1½ lbs) 14½ozdiced tomatoes with mild green chilies,(1 can) 15ozblack beans,(1 can), rinsed and drained 8ozfrozen corn ¼cupfresh cilantro,chopped 14½ozfat free chicken broth,(1 can) 3scallions,chopped 1tspgarlic powder 1tsponion powder 1tspcumin 1tspcayenne pepper,to taste salt to taste Preparation Combine chicken broth, beans (drained), corn, tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt in the crock pot. Season chicken breast with salt and lay on top....

Ingredients 10mint leaves,fresh mint sprig,to garnish 2tspmaple syrup,or to taste 2ozbourbon ice,crushed Preparation Place the mint leaves in the bottom of a sturdy old-fashioned or rocks glass. Muddle them for about 30 seconds. until the leaves are dark, fragrant, and broken down, Add the maple syrup and bourbon. Fill the glass with crushed ice and stir the drink for a few seconds. To garnish, gently clap the mint sprig in between your palms (this releases the fragrant mint oils)....

Ingredients 18¼ozred velvet cake mix,(1 box) 2eggs,lightly beaten ½cupvegetable oil 1tbspbourbon 8ozcream cheese,(1 package) softened ¼cupbutter,softened 2tspevaporated milk 1tspvanilla ½cupflaked coconut 4cupsconfectioners’ sugar ½cuppecans,chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Mix together cake mix, eggs, oil, and bourbon in a large bowl. Roll the dough into balls the size of walnuts. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes until the tops start to crack....

Ingredients 2garlic or herb focaccia bread, halved 4Tbsplight ricotta cheesedivided 4 Tbspgarlic tomato paste divided, or normal tomato paste mixed with ½ tsp. minced garlic 6 char grilled red capsicumor roasted red capsicum/pepper slices , drained and divided 1ripe tomato sliced and divided ½cup mozzarella cheesesliced, or grated, divided 4Tbspparmesan cheese grated, divided 10fresh basil leaves divided Preparation Preheat sandwich press, or prepare a frying pan with a small amount of cooking oil spray....

Ingredients 4rice krispies treats 4lollipop sticks 45green candy melts 8candy eyes 4oreos,crushed black frosting parchment paper Preparation Begin by unwrapping your Rice Krispies treats. Add the sticks to the bottoms of the treats. Melt candy melts as directed on the package. Place treats over the bowl of melted candy melts and spoon it over the treats. Sprinkle crushed Oreos on top and add candy eyeballs and place on parchment paper....

Ingredients 3lbschicken wings,split and tips removed 2tbspflour 2tbspbaking powder ½tspseasoned salt ½tspblack pepper ½cupbutter ½cupparmesan cheese ,grated 1½tspgarlic powder ½tspblack pepper ¼tspseasoned salt ⅛tsphot sauce 1tbspparsley Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Pat wings dry with a paper towel. Toss with flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Line a pan with foil, place a piece of parchment paper on the foil. Place wings in a single layer on a baking pan....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup molasses 1/4 cup hot water 2 tbsp packed brown sugar 2 tbsp shortening 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp salt 1 egg white whipped topping, reduced fat 3 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 cup water 1 tbsp orange peel, finely shredded 1 tbsp orange juice Preparation Heat oven to 325° F. Spray loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 stick butter 9 cups Rice Krispies 3 tsp. chicken seasoning 1 cup walnuts, chopped 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2 lbs. Cottage cheese, small curd works best 1/2 cup. milk 5 eggs Preparation Chop onion and put in measuring cup with butter. Microwave for 2 minutes to melt butter and cook onion (or you can sauté in a pan). Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Add Rice Krispies last so you can see how dry your mix is....

Ingredients 2ozruby red grapefruit juice,fresh, 1 grapefruit yields 6 to 8 of juice 1½ozStoli vodka,or gin ½small lemon,juiced ½ozsimple honey syrup 2inchrosemary,sprig pinchsea salt 3inchrosemary,sprig, to garnish ¼cuphoney ¼cupwater Preparation Pour the honey and water into a small saucepan and warm over medium heat. Use a whisk to blend the honey into the water and remove from heat (there is no need to bring the mixture to a simmer, this process should only take a couple of minutes)....

Ingredients ¼cupolive oil ¼cuplemon juice,juice of 1 lemon 1tbspred wine vinegar 1tbspgarlic,minced, or 2 large garlic cloves 2tbspdried oregano,plus extra 2tspsalt,plus extra pepper,cracked, to taste 8chicken thighs,bone in, skin on or off 17.5ozpotatoes,diced into 1-inch pieces 1red onion,cut into wedges 1lemon,halved 4tbspkalamata olives,pitted 4tbspfeta cheese,cubed Preparation Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper together in a large, shallow dish. Add the chicken, then coat evenly....

Ingredients 16ozrefried beans,(1 can) guacamole 1cupsour cream 2tbsptaco seasoning 1cupsalsa 1cupcolby jack cheese,shredded ½cupolives,sliced ¼cupcherry tomatoes,sliced 2green onions,sliced Preparation In a 8×8 inch dish, layer the refried beans, and guacamole. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with the taco seasoning and layer on top of the guacamole. Then layer salsa on top. Top with shredded cheese, olives, tomatoes, and green onions. Serve with chips, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1 lb bulk sausage ½ medium onion, chopped 3 cups cooked rice, instant rice or left over rice works great 6 eggs soy sauce, optional Preparation Crumble and brown sausage. Drain most of grease and add onions. Sauté until onions are translucent. Add beaten eggs with 1 teaspoon soy sauce. When eggs are nearly set, add rice. Mix well and continue to cook until eggs are done. Serve with toast and soy sauce....

Ingredients 2tbspoil,(olive oil or vegetable oil) 1medium yellow onion,chopped, reserve half 2clovesgarlic,minced, reserve half 15oztomato sauce,(1 can) ½cupwater 1tbspworcestershire sauce 1lbground beef,(85% lean) ½cuplong grain rice 1tspsalt ½tspground black pepper Preparation Select the “Sauté” program on the pressure cooker and add the oil to the pot. (If using a stovetop pressure cooker, heat the oil over medium heat.) Add half of the chopped onions and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the onions are softened and translucent....

Ingredients 1cupsharp cheddar cheese,shredded ½cupjalapenos,drained and chopped 1packageBob Evans Mac and Cheese 1cupPanko bread crumbs,divided ¼cupflour 3tbspbutter,melted 2tbspbacon bits,optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine cheddar, flour, and ½ cup bread crumbs in a medium bowl. Gently stir in macaroni and jalapenos. Add eggs and fold until combined. Spoon into greased mini muffin tins. In a small bowl, combine remaining bread crumbs, melted butter, and bacon bits. Sprinkle over bites....

Ingredients 1 box yellow cake mix, prepared 2 boxes sugar free jello, two different flavors 1 8- oz. fat-free Cool Whip Preparation Mix yellow cake mix as directed on box. Divide batter into two bowls; add 1/2 small box of one jello into one bowl of batter and mix; in the second bowl add 1/2 small box of the other flavor of jello to second bowl of batter and mix well....

Ingredients 5tbspunsalted butter 3tbspall-purpose flour 2½cupshalf and half,or whole milk 1lbsharp cheddar cheese ½lbcolby cheese 1tbspdijon mustard pinchnutmeg,freshly grated pinchcayenne pepper salt and freshly ground pepper 1lbelbow macaroni ¾cupdry bread crumbs,plain Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan. Add the flour and cook over moderate heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the half-and-half and cook over moderate heat, whisking constantly for about 3 minutes until thickened....

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 24 oz baking potatoes, sliced into thin rings 8 oz carrots, sliced into rings 16 oz tomatoes, de-seeded and chopped 1¼ cups celery stalks, diced 2 cups green beans, trimmed 10 oz yellow onions, half diced and half minced, divided 1 tsp dried thyme 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated 3 tbsp vegetable oil ¼ cup red wine salt and ground black pepper, to taste 1 tbsp parsley, chopped...

Ingredients 2ozvodkalike Tito’s Vodka ½ozfresh lime juiceabout ½ a medium lime 4ozginger beerlike Fever-Tree lime wedgefor garnish Preparation Fill a copper mug or similarly sized glass with ice. Pour in the vodka and lime juice. Fill the glass with ginger beer, then gently swirl it with a spoon once to mix. Garnish with a lime wedge, serve, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1cupquinoa,uncooked, rinsed well 1½cupslow sodium chicken broth,for vegetarians use veggie broth 1tbspolive oil 1small onion,diced ¾cupfennel,diced ½cupcelery,diced ½cupcarrots,diced 8ozfresh mushrooms,sliced salt and fresh cracked pepper,to taste Preparation Cook rinsed quinoa in broth according to package directions. While the quinoa is cooking, in a large heavy sauté pan add olive oil to the pan, then the onion, sauté for 1 minute. Add the fennel, celery, and carrots, salt, and pepper to taste; cook for about 12 to 15 minutes over medium heat, until vegetables are soft....