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Ingredients 10ozchopped romaine lettuce,(about 2 medium or 3 small heads), chopped 2cupscherry tomatoes,quartered 8ozcucumber,(1 medium), seeded and chopped 1bell pepper,yellow or orange 1cupred onion,(½ medium), chopped ½cupfresh parsley,chopped ½cupkalamata olives,pitted and halved 6ozfeta cheese,(about 1¼ cups) sliced into ¼-inch cubes ½cupextra-virgin olive oil ¼cupred wine vinegar 2clovesmedium garlic,pressed or minced 2tspdried oregano 1tsphoney,or maple syrup ½tspsalt,more to taste pinchred pepper flakes,for heat, optional Preparation In a large serving bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, onion, parsley, olives and feta....

Ingredients 2¼cupsunsweetened coconut,shredded 3large egg whites ¾cupsugar 4tbspcocoa powder 5tbspsmooth applesauce flaky sea salt Preparation Heat the oven to 400 dehrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Pulse the coconut in a food processor for 30 seconds, until coarsely ground. (Skip this if shaping the macaroons by hand instead of piping.) In a saucepan off the heat, whisk the egg whites, sugar, cocoa, and applesauce together. Stir in the coconut....

Ingredients 2ripe bananas 1½cupsblueberries,frozen 1¼cupsraspberry sherbet ¾cupfat free frozen yogurt 1cupberry blend juice,plus ¼ more as needed 8ice cubes Preparation Add bananas, blueberries, raspberry sherbet, frozen yogurt and berry blend juice to a blender, cover with lid and blend until well blended. Add ice and blend until ice is fully processed and ice pieces no longer remain. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 1½cupsall-purpose flour,spoon and leveled 1tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 2tspground cinnamon ¼tspground nutmeg ½cupcanola oil,or vegetable oil ¼cupbrown sugar,packed light or dark ½cupgranulated sugar 1large egg,at room temperature 1tsppure vanilla extract 1¼cupszucchini,(1 medium zucchini), no need to blot dry sugar,coarse for topping, optional 5ozblock cream cheese,softened to room temperature 1egg yolk,at room temperature ½tsppure vanilla extract 3tbspgranulated sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with cupcake liners....

Ingredients 2½cupwhole milk 1cupcoarse white grits 8tbspunsalted butter 3cupduhallow or mild Cheddar cheese salt pepper 4largeeggs Preparation Add milk and 2½ cups water to a heavy, medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Whisk in grits, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to the lowest setting possible; cover and cook until grits are creamy and tender, stirring frequently, about 1 hour (time will vary depending on grits; add hot water if they are getting too thick)....

Ingredients 1cupsugar 1tbspcornstarch 1tbspunsalted butter ⅔cuplight corn syrup 1tspsalt ½cupwater 1tspvanilla extract ½tspflavored extract,of choice 2dropsfood coloring,color of choice Preparation Add the sugar to a large pot fitted with a candy thermometer. Sift in the cornstarch, then whisk into the sugar until well-combined. Add the butter, corn syrup, salt, water, vanilla, and flavored extract of choice to the pot. Whisk to combine, then turn the heat to medium and cook until the mixture reaches 250 degrees F....

Ingredients ⅓cupfresh peach puree 2ozsilver tequila 1½ozlime juice 1ozTriple Sec,or freshly squeezed orange juice 1tbspagave,or honey salt,optional, for garish 1fresh peach slice,optional, for garish Preparation Add all ingredients together in a shaker. Shake for 15 seconds until combined. Serve over ice in a glass that has been rimmed with salt and garnished with a fresh peach slice. Related Video

Ingredients 1½ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp salt ½ cup milk ½ cup butter , or margarine (melted) 1 egg 1½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped 1 tsp lemon peel, grated ¼ cup pecans, chopped ¼ cup brown sugar, packed 2 tbsps all-purpose flour ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp lemon peel, grated 1 tbsp butter , or margarine (melted)...

Ingredients 1½tbsplemon juice ¼tspdried thyme ½tspdried red pepper flakes 1garlic clove ¼cupolive oil ¼tspsalt ¼tspfresh ground black pepper 2¼lbschicken breasts,(about 4 chicken breasts), bone-in Preparation Light the grill or heat the broiler. In a shallow dish, combine the lemon juice with thyme, red-pepper flakes, garlic, oil, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken with the mixture. Grill the chicken breasts over moderately high heat or broil them for 8 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1½lbssalmon,boneless, skinned, sliced into 3 equal portions 1tbspolive oil,plus more for grill 1tbsplime juice,fresh 1tspancho chili powder ¾tspground cumin ¾tsponion powder ½tsppaprika ½tspground coriander ½tspsalt,then more to taste ½tspfreshly ground black pepper 2medium avocados,ripe but semi firm, peeled, cored and diced ⅓cupsmall red onion,diced, run under cool water and drain 3tbspcilantro,chopped 1jalapeno,seeded, minced 1garlic clove,minced 2tbsplime juice,fresh 1tbspolive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper 8corn tortillas,6-inch, warmed 2cupsred cabbage,or green, thinly sliced...

Ingredients 1cupgreek yogurt ¼cupmint,fresh chopped, divided 2clovesgarlic,minced, divided 1tspextra virgin olive oil salt and black pepper 2large bell peppers,red and orange color, seeded and cut 1 inch pieces 1red onion,sliced into ¼ inch thick rounds 1lbasparagus,trimmed 1yellow squash,sliced diagonally ¼ inch thick 1large zucchini,sliced diagonally ¼ inch thick 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 2tbsplemon juice 1tspZataar seasoning,dried ½tspkosher salt ¼tsppepper Preparation Combine yogurt with half of the mint, half of the garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper....

Ingredients 2cupswhole wheat flour 1tspbaking powder ¾tspsalt 1tspground cinnamon 2eggs ¼cupmilk ½tspvanilla extract ½cuppeanut butter ½cuphoney ½cupgranola ½cupbrown sugar,packed ½cupbutter,softened ½cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips ½cupwalnuts,chopped ½cupflaked coconut ½cupraisins Preparation Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon, then set aside. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and vanilla. Beat in the peanut butter, honey, brown sugar, and butter until creamy. Stir in the flour mixture until well blended. Stir in the chocolate chips, nuts, coconut, raisins, and granola until blended....

Ingredients 1cupwater ½cupwhite wine vinegar 2tbspsugar 2whole cloves salt 2½tbspdry English mustard 1tspground ginger 1lbfirm ripe peaches ½cuppecan,halves 2tbspmayonnaise freshly ground pepper 10cupsbaby mustard and kale leaves,or mesclun 6ozglazed baked ham Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine the water, vinegar, sugar, and cloves and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes Remove from the heat, add a pinch of salt and whisk in the dry mustard and ginger....

Ingredients 2cupsvegetable stock 4clovesgarlicpeeled and minced 1carrotpeeled and diced 1granny Smith applecored and diced 1mediumbutternut squashuncooked, peeled, seeded and diced 1sprigfresh sage 1white oniondiced ½tspsaltor more to taste ¼tspblack pepperfreshly-ground ⅛tspcayennemore to taste pinchcinnamon and nutmeg ground ½cupcoconut milkcanned, unsweetened extra coconut milkoptional smoked paprikaoptional Preparation Add vegetable stock, garlic, carrot, apple, butternut squash, sage, onion, salt, pepper, cayenne, cinnamon, and nutmeg to an Instant Pot pressure cooker. Toss to combine....

Ingredients 2lbchicken thighs,boneless, skinless 4tspkosher salt,divided freshly ground black pepper,to taste 3tbspunsalted butter 1cuponion,finely chopped 3clovesgarlic,minced 1ginger,2 inch peeled and minced 2tsppaprika 1½tbspgaram masala 1tbspcurry powder 28oztomato,crushed 1cupyogurt,plain whole milk basmati rice,cooked, for serving naan bread,for serving cilantro,fresh, for garnish Preparation On a cutting board, pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season chicken on both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside. Set Instant Pot to high on the sauté setting....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil ½cupsalt pork,diced 2lbchicken breasts,boneless, skinless, and chopped 2pkgsGoya Sazon Achiote 1cupsofrito 8oztomato sauce ½cuppimento-stuffed green olives 1tbspcapers 3cupswhite rice,rinsed 16ozgandules,or green pigeon peas, undrained ¼tspsalt,to taste ⅛tspground black pepper,to taste Preparation Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil. Add salt pork pieces and stir for about 2 minutes or until edges start to brown. Add chicken and sazon seasoning....

Ingredients 1cupolive oil ¼cupfresh orange juice 1bunchfresh flat-leaf parsley 1bunchfresh cilantro 1bunchwhole scallions 2mediumshallots,coarsely chopped 1pcfresh ginger 3tbspwhite wine vinegar,or distilled white vinegar 2tbspfresh thyme leaves ½habanero chili,or 1 jalapeño chili 2tbsplight brown sugar 1tbspWorcestershire sauce ¼tspground cloves ¼tspground allspice 2porktenderloins,(1 lb each) 1tspkosher salt Preparation Put all ingredients (except pork tenderloins and salt) in a blender and puree until smooth. Put tenderloins in a large ziplock food storage bag....

Ingredients 1lbmedium shrimp,(deveined) 2tbspflour 1½tsplemon pepper ½tspgarlic powder ½tspblack pepper salt,to taste 2tbspolive oil 2tbspbutter 1lemon lemon slices parsley Preparation Defrost shrimp under cold running water if frozen. Dab dry with paper towels. Combine flour, lemon pepper, garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil and butter are sizzling, add shrimp and cook until crisp & browned....

Ingredients 1pintheavy whipping cream ½cupbutter 1½cupsParmesan cheese,grated Preparation In a medium saucepan combine whipping cream, butter, and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook over medium-low heat until smooth. Remove from heat. The sauce will thicken upon standing. Related Video

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter,melted 1cupsugar 2eggs,large 2tspvanilla extract ⅓cupunsweetened cocoa powder ½cupflour ¼tspsalt ¼tspbaking powder 3sheetsgraham crackers,broken into chunks ½cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips ½cupcereal marshmallows Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with baking spray. Whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter evenly into greased baking pan. Top with graham crackers, chocolate chips and cereal marshmallows....