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Ingredients 1cupgranulated sugar 1vanilla bean,seeds scraped 1¾cupscake flour 1½tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ½cupunsalted butter,room temperature 2largeeggs,room temperature ⅓cupGreek yogurt,or sour cream, avoid non-fat versions of either 1tbspvanilla extract,store-bought or homemade ⅔cupwhole milk 1cupunsalted butter,2 sticks, softened 4cupspowdered sugar ¼tspsalt 1tbspvanilla extract,store-bought or homemade 1vanilla bean,optional 4tbspmilk,or heavy cream Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add granulated sugar and vanilla bean to the bowl of a stand mixer, and beat on medium speed for about 30 seconds until blended....

Ingredients 1lbpork tenderloin ¾tspsalt ½tspfresh ground black pepper 3tbspcooking oil ½lbescarole 1shallot,or 2 scallions including green tops ½cupchicken broth,canned, low sodium ½tspdried thyme 2tspgrainy mustard,or dijon mustard ½cupheavy cream ½lbziti Preparation Cut the pork into ½-inch slices and flatten them with the heel of hand. Sprinkle the pork with ¼ teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderate heat....

Ingredients 1cupvegetable or canola oil 1 ⅓cupsall-purpose flour 3largebell pepperscored and diced 2largecelery stalksdiced 1smallwhite onionpeeled and diced 2cupsfresh or frozen chopped okra 1lbandouille sausagesliced 5clovesgarlicminced 14ozfire-roasted tomatoes 1tbspcreole seasoning 2tspdried thyme cayenneto taste saltto taste black pepperfreshly-cracked , to taste 6cupschicken stock 2cupsshredded cooked chicken 3bay leaves 1cupvegetable or canola oil 1 ⅓cupsall-purpose flour 3largebell pepperscored and diced 2largecelery stalksdiced 1smallwhite onionpeeled and diced 2cupsfresh or frozen chopped okra...

Ingredients 1cupapple sauce 1cupold-fashioned oats 1egg 2tbspcoconut oil,or butter, melted 1tbspbaking powder 1tspmaple syrup,or honey 1tspvanilla extract ½tspground cinnamon ¼tspsalt 1cuptart apple,grated Preparation Place all the ingredients except for the grated apple in your blender. Blend until the batter is completely smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides as necessary. Stir in the grated apple but do not blend again. Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet/non-stick pan over medium-low heat, or heat an electric griddle to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 1tspdijon mustard 1½tbspred wine vinegar 1tbspextra virgin olive oil 2tspparsley,fresh chopped kosher salt and pepper,to taste 1lbasparagus Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk mustard, vinegar, and oil. Add parsley and season with salt and pepper. Steam or boil asparagus for 2 to 3 minutes until cooked and tender. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking. Transfer asparagus to a serving dish and drizzle with the vinaigrette....

Ingredients 2 cans whole kernel corn, drained 2 cans black beans, drained 8 plum tomatoes, chopped 1 medium red onion, chopped ¾ cup cilantro, minced ¼ cup lime juice ½ tsp. salt Preparation Combine the corn, black beans, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Stir well. Season with salt to taste. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Serve chilled with tortilla chips. Related Video

Ingredients 4handfulspring greens,(large handfuls) 2blood oranges,sliced into segments 1bulb fennel,(reserve fennel fronds), quartered, cored and sliced into super thin strips 1avocado,diced 2ozgoat cheese,(about ⅓ cup), crumbled 3tbspsliced almonds ¼cupolive oil,more to taste 1lemon,(preferably organic), zested and juiced ½tspdijon mustard ½tsphoney sea salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper,to taste Preparation In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds for a few minutes, stirring frequently so they don’t burn....

Ingredients 3grapefruits 6tbspraw sugar or brown sugar sprinkle ground ginger sprinkle ground cinnamon sea salt Greek yogurtor thick goat’s yogurt honeyfor drizzling granola Preparation Preheat broiler. Make the bases of your grapefruit halves flat so they don’t wiggle around. Slice each grapefruit in half, parallel to your initial cuts. Place the grapefruit halves face-down on paper towels for about five minutes to absorb excess moisture. In a small bowl, mix together the raw sugar or brown sugar with a sprinkle of ginger and cinnamon and a dash of salt....

Ingredients 1 large green bell pepper 1 large red bell pepper 1 medium onion 2 garlic cloves 15.5 oz red beans, such as kidney beans 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp cajun seasoning , or chili powder 2 cup instant white rice 14.5 oz vegetable broth 16 oz corn kernels, frozen salt and pepper, to taste 6 drop hot pepper sauce, or to taste (optional) Preparation Chop both bell peppers to measure 1 C....

Ingredients 8ozpillsbury crescent rolls 1tubcream cheese,whipped 2tbspbutter,melted ½cupsugar 1tbspcinnamon ½cuppowdered sugar 1tbspbutter,melted 1tspvanilla 2tbspmilk Preparation Begin by rolling out the crescent rolls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Add a thin layer of whipped cream cheese onto each crescent roll. Brush melted butter onto each roll. Add as much cinnamon/sugar mixture as preferred. Roll up each crescent roll starting with the wide side. Bake at 350 degrees F for 11 to 12 minutes....

Ingredients 2½lbsshrimplarge, cooked, grilled, cut in half ½cuplemon juice 3large tomatoesdiced 1large white oniondiced ½cupSunkist®or Crush® orange-flavor soda 6ozketchup 2cupsClamato® Originalor Picante flavor salt and pepperto taste 6ozWorcestershire sauce 3ozhot pepper sauce 2avocadoscut into cubes Preparation Mix the shrimp with the lemon juice, tomatoes, onion, Sunkist®, ketchup, Clamato® Original, salt and pepper to taste, Worcestershire Sauce, and hot sauce in a bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Add the avocado, serve, and enjoy!...

Ingredients 2 lb round beef, top or bottom 5½ oz yellow onion, chopped 2 cups beef broth 1 cup ketchup ¾ cup brown sugar 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp salt 1 tsp hot sauce cooking spray hamburger buns french fries Preparation Combine all the ingredients together in a slow cooker and cook for 6 hours on low heat, or 3 hours on high heat, until tender...

Ingredients 1canCampbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup 1½cupsSwiss cheese cupsour cream ¼tspground black pepper 2bagvegetable combination 2cansFrench’s® French Fried Onions Preparation Stir the soup, 1 cup cheese, sour cream, black pepper, vegetables and 1 can onions in a 3-quart shallow baking dish. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes or until the vegetable mixture is hot and bubbling. Stir the vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with the cheese and remaining onions. Bake for 5 minutes or until the onions are golden brown....

Ingredients 4cupsbread flour 1½cupswater 2tspsalt 1tspactive dry yeast Preparation Pour the bread flour into the bowl of an electric stand mixer and add water, followed by salt. Sprinkle the yeast over the surface and allow to dissolve for about 5 minutes. Mix on medium speed using the paddle attachment until the dough comes together. Replace the paddle with a dough hook. Continue mixing for about 10 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic....

Ingredients 6bacon slices,chopped 1onion,diced 2garlic cloves,minced or chopped 1large green cabbage,head, or red, cored and sliced 1tspchicken bouillon,or seasoned salt salt and cracked black pepper,to taste ½tsponion powder ½tspgarlic powder ¼tspcajun seasoning,or smoky paprika Preparation Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer bacon to a plate with a slotted spoon. Do not discard the bacon drippings. Sauté the onion in the bacon grease for 8 minutes until the onion caramelizes....

Ingredients 4pork chops ,bone in or out Salt and pepper,to season 1tspgarlic powder 2tbspolive oil 1tbspunsalted butter 6garlic cloves,minced ¼cuphoney ¼cupwater,or chicken broth 2tbsprice wine vinegar ,or apple cider vinegar, or any white vinegar Preparation Preheat oven broiler or grill on medium-high heat. Season chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder just before cooking. Heat oil in a pan or skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sear chops on both sides until golden and cooked through for about 4to 5 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 1¼cupsgraham cracker crumbs 2tbspgranulated sugar 4tbspbuttermelted 6largeeggs 1½cupsgranulated sugar 1tbsplemon zestfinely grated ¾cuplemon juicefreshly squeezed 1cupheavy cream ¾cupegg whites ¼tspcream of tartar 1½cupslight brown sugarfirmly packed Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a bowl and stir to combine. Add the butter and stir until crumbs are all moistened. Pour the graham cracker mixture into a 9-inch non-stick tart pan or pie pan....

Ingredients 2cupsall-purpose flour,plus 2 tbsp, spoon & leveled 1tspcornstarch 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ¾cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 1cuppacked light brown sugar ½cupgranulated sugar 1largeegg,plus 1 egg yolk at room temperature 1½tsppure vanilla extract 1cupmini M&Ms Preparation Whisk the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside. In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat softened butter for about 1 minute on medium speed until creamy....

Ingredients 3lbschuck roast,boneless ¼cupflour salt,to taste pepper,to taste 3tbspcanola oil 4tbspbutter 10pepperoncinis 2tbspmayonnaise 2tspapple cider vinegar ¼tspdried dill ⅛tsppaprika fresh parsley,for garnish Preparation Dredge the chuck roast in flour, salt, and pepper, and massage it into the meat. In a skillet on a very high heat, brown the meat on all sides in the canola oil to create a crust. Transfer the meat to a slow cooker and top with butter and pepperoncini....

Ingredients 2¼tspactive dry yeast 2tspgranulated sugar 1½cupswater,warm (about 110 degrees F), divided 3tbspolive oil,plus more for brushing 1½tspsalt 1tspwhite vinegar 4cupsbread flour 16oztomato sauce,1 can ¼cuptomato paste 1½tbspextra virgin olive oil 1½tsphoney 2tspfresh oregano,chopped 2tspfresh basil,chopped ¼tspdried thyme,fresh 1garlic clove,finely minced salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste 1tbspolive oil 1garlic clove,finely minced 2cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded ¼cupParmesan cheese,finely shredded 20slicespepperoni 2tbspfresh oregano,chopped if using larger leaves red pepper flakes,for serving, optional...