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Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1tbspbutter,divided 1½lbsbutton mushrooms,finely chopped salt ½cupshallots,minced 2tbspbrandy pinchcayenne pepper,or to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste 3tbspdijon mustard 1tbspextra-hot prepared horseradish,or to taste 1tbspmayonnaise 1½lbsloaf of crusty bread,(1 round) 2lbsbeef rib-eye steaks,well trimmed salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste 1tbspvegetable oil ¼cupwater 3ozfinely textured pate,such as foie gras, sliced, optional Preparation Heat olive oil and ½ tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over high heat; saute mushrooms with a pinch of salt in the oil and butter until mushrooms release their liquid and the liquid evaporates for 8 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 5russet potatoes,peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes ½cupvegan mayonnaise ½cupsoy milk ¼cupolive oil 3tbspvegan cream cheese substitute,such as Tofutti ® 2tspsalt 1tbspvegetable oil 1large yellow onion,chopped 2carrots,chopped 3stalkscelery,chopped ½cupfrozen peas 1tomato,chopped 1tspItalian seasoning 1clovegarlic,minced, or more to taste 1pinchground black pepper,to taste 14ozvegetarian ground beef substitute,(1 pkg) ½cupcheddar style soy cheese,shredded Preparation Place the potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 4cupsflour 2tspsalt 2tspsugar 2tspbaking powder ½cupshortening,cold 1cupcold water,plus 2 tbsp, divided 1onion,chopped 1bell pepper,chopped 1stalkcelery,chopped 5clovesgarlic,minced salt and pepper,to taste 1tsporegano,dried 1tspparsley,dried 1tspthyme,dried 2tbsptomato paste ½Scotch bonnet pepper,minced 1lblean ground beef 4cupsoil,for frying Preparation In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar. Add the cold shortening and water, and mix until evenly incorporated, but still crumbly. Transfer the dough onto a work surface and knead for about 1 minute until the dough just comes together....

Ingredients 2lbsbeef tenderloin salt and ground black pepper,to taste 2tbspolive oil 12ozcremini mushrooms,(1 package) stems removed and finely chopped 2medium shallots,finely chopped 1garlic clove,minced 2sheetsfrozen puff pastry,thawed Preparation Rinse beef and pat dry with a paper towel. Cut into 24 cubes. Place in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and quickly sear on 2 sides only until deep golden brown for about 4 minutes; do not overcook....

Ingredients 2garlic cloves 1tbspginger 2chicken breasts salt,to taste black pepper,to taste 1cupshiitake mushrooms 1cupcabbage 1cupcarrot ¼cupscallions 1pktegg roll wrappers 1egg,for egg wash oil,for frying hoisin sauce,optional, for dipping Preparation In a medium pan, sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add in diced chicken, salt, and pepper to taste, then cook until about 80% done. Add mushrooms and cook off the moisture. Add cabbage until soft, then toss in carrots and scallions....

Ingredients 3 bags mixed lettuce 1 red onion, sliced into rings 1 can artichokes, drained 1 can pimientos, drained 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1 bottle oil and vinegar dressing, like Newman’s Own Preparation Put lettuce in a plastic bag. Add artichokes, pimientos, and red onion. Shake the plastic bag to mix up the vegetables. Add Parmesan cheese and dressing. Shake the bag again to mix. Transfer salad to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to eat....

Ingredients 1lbred kidney beans,dried 2tbspolive oil 6clovesgarlic,crushed 1tbsptomato paste ¼bunchcilantro sprigs 1red onion,cut into 8 pieces 1cubanelle pepper,cut in 4 pieces 2chicken bouillon cubes,Maggi or veggie for vegetarian 1½tspadobo seasoning kosher salt,or to taste white rice,for serving Preparation Put beans in the pressure cooker or Instant Pot and cover them with water so there are 2-inches over them (10 cups). Soak overnight, but don’t drain. Next day, cover and seal the pressure cooker (or Instant Pot) over medium heat, when the pot comes to pressure cook high pressure 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1tbspbuttersoftened 1cupwhite sugar ½cuplight corn syrup 1¾cupscashews 1tspvanilla extract 1tspBaking Soda Preparation Spread butter onto a baking sheet. Combine sugar and corn syrup together in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in the microwave for 3½ minutes. Add cashews and heat in the microwave for another 3½ minutes. Stir vanilla extract into cashew mixture and heat in the microwave for 1¾ minutes. Stir baking soda into cashew mixture and quickly pour onto the prepared baking sheet....

Ingredients 4wheat pita breads,pocketless, whole ¼cupextra virgin olive oil,(plus 2 tbsp) 2tbsplight mayonnaise 1½tspdijon mustard 1clovegarlic 2tbspwhite wine vinegar 2fennel bulbs 8radishes 6ozprosciutto 1oztoscano cheese,(½ cup), sliced, manchego or pecorino Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss the pita bread with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Spread the bread on a large rimmed baking sheet and toast in the center of the oven for 10 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until golden and crisp....

Ingredients 16ozchicken stripcooked orange bell pepperjulienned ½ red bell pepperjulienned ½ green bell pepperjulienned ½ white onionjulienned 1cuplow sodium chicken broth 2cupsquinoacooked 1tbspmongolian sauce 1tspolive oil ½ tspgarlicminced 1lemonjuiced 1tsppepper ½ tspcayenne pepper ½ tspred chili flakes ½ tspsalt ½ tspgarlic powder ½ tsponion powder Preparation Mix chicken strips with seasonings and lemon juice and set aside. Heat olive oil in a medium pan on medium heat and add the garlic, sautéing for about 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 lb chicken breasts, cut in half 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 12 oz mushrooms, sliced 2 zucchini, cut in bite-size chunks 30 oz cans fire roasted diced tomatoes 1 tsp Italian seasoning salt and pepper, to taste Preparation Pat the chicken dry on both sides. Add chicken to a non-stick saute pan and cook for about six minutes, or until browned. Make sure the chicken is cooked all the way through on both sides....

Ingredients 3cupspasta,cavatappi or fusilli, dried uncooked 2Lemon Pepper Saute Express® Saute Starter,squares 1lbmedium shrimp,peeled, deveined, uncooked 6ozfresh baby spinach leaves,(1 package) 1cupparmesan cheese,shredded Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Melt Saute Express® squares in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat just until bubbles begin to form. Add shrimp. Saute 5 to 7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add spinach and heat until wilted. Toss in pasta and cheese until coated....

Ingredients 6lbsflat-cut brisket 1tbspkosher salt 1tspfreshly ground black pepper 1½tbspall-purpose flour,okay to substitute matzo cake meal 3tbspVegetable Oil 5mediumyellow onions,cut into slices ½ in thick 2tsplight brown sugar,packed 2tsppaprika 1½tspground cumin 1¼tspground ginger ¾tspground coriander ¾tspground cinnamon ¼tspCayenne pepper 2tbsptomato paste 5garlic cloves,roughly chopped 6carrots,peeled and quartered on the diagonal 14driedapricots 12prunes,pitted 2tbspcapers,drained ¼cupfresh Italian parsley,chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and set an oven rack in the middle position....

Ingredients 1½cupsall-purpose flour,spoon and leveled ½cupnatural cocoa powder,unsweetened ½tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt ½cupbutter,(1 stick) unsalted, softened to room temperature ½cuplight brown sugar,packed ½cupgranulated sugar ¼cupcreamy peanut butter,or chunky 1large egg 1tsppure vanilla extract 2tbspmilk,(30 ml) 1¼cupsReese’s peanut butter cups,(about 16 Reese’s miniatures) chopped ⅓cupcreamy peanut butter,or chunky, for drizzle Preparation Toss the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside. Using a handheld or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed for about 1 minute until creamy....

Ingredients 1¼cupspecan halves 2cupsquick-cooking oats,or old-fashioned oats, pulsed briefly in a food processor or blender 1tspcinnamon,ground ½tspfine sea salt,if using regular table salt or salted nut butter, scale back a bit 1cuphomemade pecan butter,or creamy almond butter or peanut butter ½cupmaple syrup,or honey 1½tspvanilla extract Preparation Line a 9-inch square baker with one strip of parchment paper, cut to fit neatly across the base. In a medium skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans for about 4 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until they are nice and fragrant....

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter,softened at room temperature ¾cuplight brown sugar 2largeeggs 2tbsppumpkin puree,not pumpkin pie filling ½tspvanilla extract ⅛tspsalt ½tsppumpkin pie spice ½cupall purpose flour 1cuppecans,chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray non-stick cooking spray into a regular muffin pan. Set aside. Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and eggs together in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Stir in the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, salt and pumpkin pie spice together in the batter....

Ingredients 1largeyellow onion,diced 1mediumbell pepper,red, yellow, or orange, diced 6cloves garlic,minced, or ¾ tsp garlic powder 1 ⅓lbsground turkey,or chicken, 90 to 93% lean 15ozwhite beans,drained and rinsed (1 can) 28oztomatoes,diced, with liquid (1 can) ¼cuptomato paste,no salt added 14ozpumpkin puree,(1 can) 1cupchicken,or vegetable broth, reduced-sodium 2tbspchili powder 1tbspcocoa powder 1 ½tspground cinnamon,or 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice 2 ½tspground cumin 1tspkosher salt ½tspground black pepper ½tspcayenne pepper,(optional) 4cupsbaby spinach leaves...

Ingredients 1tbspwhite wine vinegar ¼tspsalt ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper 3tbspnon-fat plain yogurt 1tbspvirgin olive oil 10ozromaine lettuce 1tbspfresh herb mixture,such as tarragon, chives, basil, and chervil, chopped Preparation In a bowl large enough to hold the lettuce, whisk together the vinegar, salt, pepper, and yogurt. Whisk in the oil. Wash the lettuce pieces well in cold water and spin them dry in a salad spinner. Add the lettuce to the dressing in the bowl, and toss it until coated with the dressing....

Ingredients ½cupmayonnaise ⅓cupketchup 1tbspred wine vinegar 1tbsponion,finely chopped salt and pepper,to taste Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, onion, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined. Serve over salads and sandwiches, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1white onionmedium, peeled and diced 1poblanolarge, (or green bell pepper, cored and diced) 30ozbeansrinsed and drained 8ozwhole kernel corndrained 2handfulsfresh baby spinach 3cupschickencooked, shredded or diced 3cupsgreen enchilada sauce(or salsa verde) 12corn tortillashalved 3cupsMonterrey Jack cheeseshredded, (or Mexican blend cheese) Preparation Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Mist a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper and sauté for 6 to 7 minutes, or until softened....