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Ingredients 1cuppeanut buttercreamy or chunky, but not all-natural 1 ½cupbrown sugarpacked, ½ light brown and ½ dark brown 1largeegg ½cupchocolate chipsdark chocolate, some reserved Preparation In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, and egg, and mix well to combine. Stir in most of the chocolate chips, reserving about 36 to use later. Place bowl of dough in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm it up. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 120 oz crushed pineapple 21 oz filling , I prefer cherries, any flavor 1 pkg yellow cake mix ½ cup butter , cut up 1 cup pecans , or almonds , chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13x9x2 inch pan. Dump pineapple into the pan and spread evenly. Do not drain the pineapple prior to placement in the pan. Dump in pie filling and spread into one layer....

Ingredients 2¾cupsall-purpose flour 1tspbaking powder 1tspBaking Soda ¾tspsalt 1tspcinnamonground ½tspnutmegground ½tspgingerground 1¼cupsgranulated sugar ¾cuplight-brown sugarpacked ½cupunsalted buttersoftened ½cupvegetableor canola oil, divided 4largeeggs 2tspvanilla extract 1¾cupspumpkin pureecanned ½cupmilk 12ozcream cheesesoftened ¾cupbuttersoftened, I used 6 Tbsp salted 6 Tbsp unsalted 1 ½tspcinnamonground ½tspvanilla extract 4 ½cupspowdered sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 3 9-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with a round of parchment paper, butter parchment and set aside....

Ingredients 3⅓cupscake flour,plus more for dusting the pans 1.5cupsmilk,room temperature 9largeegg whites,room temperature 1.5almond extract 1.5tspvanilla extract 1.5tsprose water 2⅔cupsgranulated sugar 3tbspbaking powder 1.5tspsalt 18tbspunsalted butter 10roses,petals removed and rinsed 1.5cupsunsalted butter,softened, 3 sticks 2lbspowdered sugar 3tsprose water 2tspvanilla extract,store-bought or homemade the petals from one rose,finely chopped ¼cupmilk,or water Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease three 8-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray, then line the bottoms with parchment or waxed paper rounds....

Ingredients 6tbspsoy sauce,low sodium 1tbsphoisin sauce ¾tbspapple cider vinegar 2tbsphoney 1tsptoasted sesame oil ½tspfresh ginger,minced 2garlic cloves,minced 2tbspcornstarch ½cupwater,plus more as needed to thin out sauce 2medium chicken thighs,or breasts, skinless boneless, cut into 1-inch cubes salt and black pepper,to taste 1½cupbroccoli florets 1red bell pepper,cut into chunks ½green bell pepper,cut into chunks ⅔cupunsalted cashews,roasted sesame seeds,toasted, optional garnish green onions,chopped, optional garnish Preparation In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, cornstarch and water until combined....

Ingredients 1 ½lbshrimplarge 3cupsbroccoli florets 2tspvegetable oil 1cuporange juice 2tbspsoy sauce 1 ½tbspgranulated sugar 1tspCorn Starch Salt and pepperto taste 2tbspgreen onionssliced 2tspsesame seeds 2cupsMahatma Jasmine Rice 1tbspgarlicminced 1tbspsesame oil 2tbspsesame seeds 1tspVegetable Oil salt Preparation In a medium pot, place water and salt. Bring the water to a boil, then add Mahatma Jasmine Rice. Bring the water back to a boil then turn the heat to low, cover the pot and let it simmer for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 bag dry split peas, any color ¼ cup fresh carrots ¼ cup instant potato flakes , or any other cookie potato, if potato is raw, peel and cube 4 cups water 1 cup vegetable broth pinch black pepper 1 cup tender sweet peas juice ½ cup cooked rice , or small pasta cheese, grated Preparation Rinse and soak dry peas in hot water for about 20 minutes. Look for any rocks or dirt....

Ingredients 1butternut squash,approximately 1½ lbs, peeled, cut into half inch pieces 2½cupschicken broth,or vegetable broth black beans,1 can, drained and rinsed great northern beans,1 can, drained and rinsed 1red bell pepper,diced 1poblano pepper,or green bell, diced 1sweet onion,diced petite tomatoes,1 can, diced 5garlic cloves,minced 2tspchili powder 1tspground cumin ½tspground ginger cilantro sour cream chips cheese Preparation Place the butternut squash, chicken broth, black beans, great northern beans, red bell pepper, poblano pepper, sweet onion, tomatoes, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and ginger in the slow cooker....

Ingredients 2spaghetti squashmedium-to-large, about 5.5 lb total, or 3 small 4tspextra-virgin olive oilplus 1 tbsp, divided salt freshly ground black pepper 4medium garlic clovespressed or minced 6ozbaby spinach6 packed cups ⅔cupParmesan cheesegrated, 2 oz 2cupsmarinara sauce 8ozpart-skim mozzarella cheesegrated, 2 cups fresh basilchopped, for garnish pinchred pepper flakesoptional Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut off the top and bottom ends of each spaghetti squash....

Ingredients 2tbspvegetable oil ½lbchicken breasts,cut into cubes, boneless, skinless 2garlic cloves,chopped 2tbspoyster sauce 1cupbroccoli,chopped 1cupgreen bell pepper,sliced 1cupcarrots,sliced 1cupnapa cabbage,sliced 1cupcelery,sliced 1cupfresh bean sprouts 1cupzucchini,sliced 1cupgreen onions,chopped 1tspsalt ½cupwater 2tbspmushroom soy sauce 1tbspcornstarch Preparation Heat oil in a wok or large heavy skillet. Add chicken or pork, garlic, and oyster sauce, then stir-fry for 10 minutes. Stir in broccoli, green pepper, carrots, cabbage, celery, bean sprouts, zucchini, and green onions. Season with salt, and stir-fry for 6 to 8 minutes....

Ingredients 1lbstrawberries 3tbsplight corn syrup 4cupgraham crackers,(about 4 sheets), finely ground 3cupsugar,(plus 3 tbsp) 3tbspunsalted butter 13lbcream cheese,plus 13 oz ¼tspsalt 2largeeggs 1vanilla bean 8¼ozmascarpone cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Place strawberries in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with corn syrup, and toss gently to coat. Bake until syrup thickens and strawberries turn deep red and shrink slightly. This will be about 1 hour 30 minutes....

Ingredients 8chicken thighs,boneless 16bacon,slices 1pkgStove Top Stuffing,or similar Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare stuffing according to directions and cool completely. Lay out each chicken thigh and place stuffing in the center (approximately 2 tablespoons depending on the size of the chicken thighs). Make a good-sized serving of stuffing but enough to be able to wrap it closed. Fold each chicken thigh closed around the stuffing and secure with a toothpick....

Ingredients 4cupsgold potatoes,baby red or yukon, cut in quarters 2tbspcelery,minced ¼cupred onion,finely diced 1gala apples,peeled and diced into ½-inch chunks 2tbspchives,minced 1tspdijon mustard 1tbspextra virgin olive oil 1tbspred wine vinegar 1tbspreduced fat mayonnaise salt and fresh pepper Preparation Boil potatoes in salted water until soft for approximately 10 to 14 minutes or until soft if pierced with a fork. Drain and let cool. While the potatoes are boiling, combine red onion, celery, mustard, olive oil, vinegar, and mayonnaise and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3tbspI Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! spread,divided 1cupgranola cereal,low-fat 2cooking apples,sliced ¼tspground cinnamon 2tbspapple juice,or water 2cupsBreyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream,divided 4 (9 oz) small paper cups 4 wooden pop sticks Preparation Melt 1 tablespoons of the I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! spread over medium heat and toss with granola to coat evenly. Allow the granola to toast for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Remove the granola and set aside....

Ingredients 6large Granny smith apples,peeled and cored 1double pie crust ½cupbutter,divided ½cupbrown sugar 1tspCinnamon 1egg,beaten 2cupsapple juice 1tspvanilla ½tspapple pie spice 2tbspsugar Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13-inch dish. Divide dough into 6 pieces. Roll each into a 7-inch circle (or large enough to wrap apples). In a small bowl mix 6 tablespoons butter, brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Divide over each core....

Ingredients 4sliceswhole grain bread,or another bread of choice 2ripe avocados,halved, pit removed, and sliced ⅛tspsalt fresh ground black pepper,to taste 4lemonwedges ¼cupcalifornia green ripe olives,sliced ¼cupmild peppadew peppers,or roasted red peppers, sliced 1tbspunsalted butter 4largeeggs smoked paprika,for garnish Preparation In a toaster, toast the bread until golden brown, or to the desired doneness. Top each piece of toast with slices of avocado (left in slices or mashed with a fork), then sprinkle with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 8large egg whites 2cupssugar 2cupsall purpose flour pinch of coarse salt 10tbspunsalted butter ¼cupheavy cream 2tbspheavy cream 1tsppure vanilla extract red gel paste food coloring Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put egg whites and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and beat on medium speed until foamy. Transfer 1 cup batter to a small bowl (set remaining batter aside). Stir in red coloring until desired color is reached....

Ingredients 10ozgrape tomatoes,(about 15-20 tomatoes) 8ozfresh mozzarella balls fresh basil Reduction of Balsamic Vinegar Preparation Cut grape tomatoes in half. Add a mozzarella ball, basil leaf, and then a tomato half to a toothpick. Repeat with each kabob. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar reduction, and serve cold. Related Video

Ingredients 3½cupwater 1tspsalt ¾cupold fashioned grits ¼lbcheddar cheese 1tbspcooking oil 1lbturkey sausages 1½lbtomatoes ¼tspfresh ground black pepper 2tbspfresh parsley,chopped Preparation In a medium saucepan, bring the water and ¾ teaspoon of salt to a boil. Add the grits in a slow stream, whisking. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, for about 20 minutes, until the grits are very thick. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cheese....

Ingredients 3cupsdairy milk,whole 1bay leaf pinchcloves,ground 1tbsplemon zest,(1 lemon), divided 3tspkosher salt,divided 1tspblack pepper,divided 2tbspolive oil 4filletsfresh salmon,(4 oz each) 1lbrigatoni pasta,or other shaped pasta 3tbspbutter,unsalted ¼cupshallot,(1 small) minced 1clovegarlic,minced 2tbspall-purpose flour ⅛tspnutmeg,ground 12ozfresh green peas,(2 cups) or frozen 2ozparmesan cheese,shredded, to garnish, optional fresh parsley,chopped, to garnish, optional Preparation Place an oven rack about 6-inches from the heating element of the oven. Set the oven’s broiler to high. Set a 6-quart pot of water over medium-high heat....