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Ingredients 2cupsmurungai leaves,drumstick vegetable 1tbspoil 1tspmustard seeds,black 4pcsgarlic,crushed 2Thai chilis,chopped 1tspturmeric powder curry leaf 1tspsalt 5shallots,sliced ½cupwater Preparation Add oil to a pan. Add mustard, curry leaves, onion, garlic and sauté. Add the murungai leaves and stir for a few minutes. One softened slightly, add turmeric, salt and chillies. Add water. Upon boiling of the mixture, reduce to a simmer and cook with a lid on. *Note: If desired, add ¼ cup unsweetened grated coconut....

Ingredients 1tbspbutter 1smallunderripe watermelonquartered and cut into ½-inch slices salt and ground black pepperto taste Preparation Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook watermelon slices in melted butter until browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper to serve. Related Video

Ingredients ½cupvanilla yogurt 1egg 1⅓cupsbananas,(3 medium bananas), mashed 3tbspvegetable oil 1⅓cupflour ½cupsugar 1tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt ½cuppecans,chopped ½cupcoconut,shredded 3tbspflour 3tbspbrown sugar 2tbspbutter 2tbspcoconut 2tbsppecans Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, pecans, and coconut. In a separate bowl, combine the yogurt, egg, oil, and bananas. Add to the flour mixture, then stir just until moistened....

Ingredients ½cupoatsuncooked, us GF oats of gluten-free ½cupalmond milkunsweetened ½cupwater pinchpumpkin pie spice pinchcinnamon 1tbsppumpkin butter 1tbsppumpkin granola ½cupuncooked oatsus GF oats of gluten-free ½cupalmond milkunsweetened ½cupwater pumpkin pie spicepinch cinnamonpinch 1tbsppumpkin butter 1tbsppumpkin granola Preparation Cook the oatmeal in almond milk and water along with cinnamon. Pour the cooked oatmeal in a bowl. Top with pumpkin butter, pumpkin granola, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Serve warm, and enjoy! Cook oatmeal in almond milk and water along with cinnamon, you can add a cinnamon stick too and pumpkin spice according to package directions....

Ingredients 14 oz artichoke hearts, water packed 1 garlic clove 3 tbsp mayonnaise Hungarian paprika Preparation Drain artichokes and squeeze out the water from each one. Chop finely and transfer them to a small saucepan. Add garlic and mayonnaise. Blend well. To blend and enhance the flavors, warm over low heat, stirring constantly. Do no let it boil. Turn spread into a serving bowl, sprinkle with paprika and serve with your favorite crackers and chips....

Ingredients 6beets,fresh, or as many as desired 1tbspolive oil,about 1 tbsp for every 4 to 6 beets salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Wash the beets under cold water, then cut off the top and bottom. Cut the beets in half, then toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Lay out a large piece of tinfoil, then top with a piece of parchment paper...

Ingredients 1pineapple,medium ⅓cupwhite rum 1cupcoconut milk 1pclime,juiced 1tbspagave kosher salt 1cupfrozen mango Preparation Using a sharp knife, cut off the top of the pineapple. Run a knife around the inside of the pineapple about ½-inch from the outer skin. Cut the inside of the pineapple into 6 to 8 wedges. Using a large spoon, wiggle the wedges loose from the bottom and scoop out of the pineapple shell. Wrap the pineapple shell in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use....

Ingredients 1medium lime,juiced and zested 1½tsphoney,or maple syrup pinchfine sea salt 2cupsstrawberries,hulled, diced 1jalapeno pepper,seeded, chopped, * ½small red onion,chopped ½cupfresh cilantro,chopped freshly ground black pepper,to taste chips,for serving Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice and zest, honey, and salt. Stir in the strawberries, jalapeño, onion, and cilantro. Add pepper to taste and mix well. Adjust the seasonings, if needed. Serve immediately with chips, and enjoy!...

Ingredients 1½cupsrolled oats,quick cooking ½cupwhite sugar 3½tbspcocoa powder 1pinchkosher salt 1pinchcayenne pepper ¼cupunsalted butter,softened ¼cupcoconut oil,at room temperature 1tspvanilla extract 2tspcoffee,strong brewed ½cupunsweetened coconut,grated, or as needed Preparation Heat a pan over medium heat and add oats. Toss and shake for about 5 to 7 minutes until fragrant and lightly toasted. Combine sugar, cocoa powder, salt, cayenne, butter, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and coffee in a bowl. Add the oats and mix until thoroughly combined....

Ingredients 1tbspcooking oil 1cupmeat,such as chicken, pork, or beef leftovers, cooked, chopped 1garlic clove ¼tspchili powder 6corn tortillas,* ½small sweet white onion 1cupcilantro,chopped ¼cupsalsa verde,(green salsa) 1lime Preparation Put enough oil in one of the skillets to lightly cover the bottom. Heat the pan on medium heat. Add the meat and the garlic to the pan. Heat through, stirring occasionally with the wooden spoon. Rub a little bit of the oil on both sides of the tortillas....

Ingredients red velvet cake mix,1 box cheesecake mix,1 box 16ozfresh strawberry,hulled and cut into cubes 4strawberries chocolate heart Preparation Mix together the red velvet cake mix, using milk instead of water and using butter instead of oil, then cook according to package directions. Cool completely to room temperature for 1 to 2 hours. Cut the into ½ -inch (1.2 centimeter) cubes. Set aside. While baking, mix together the cheesecake pie filling....

Ingredients ¼cuphoney ¼cupvegetable oil ¼cupunseasoned rice vinegar 1tbspsoy sauce 1tspAsian sesame oil 1tbsppeanut butter ½tspsalt 1tspSriracha sauce,optional 1tbspfresh ginger,minced 1large garlic clove,minced 4cupscoleslaw,shredded 2cupscarrots,shredded 1red bell pepper,thinly sliced into bite-sized pieces 1cupedamame,cooked, shelled 2medium scallions,finely sliced ½cupsalted peanuts,chopped ½cupfresh cilantro,chopped Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, vegetable oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, peanut butter, salt, Sriracha, ginger, and garlic. Set aside. Combine the coleslaw, carrots, red bell pepper, edamame, scallions, peanuts, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl....

Ingredients 4ozpancetta,chopped 1tbspbutter 1small onion,chopped ½cupcelery,minced ½cupcarrots,minced 1lb95% lean ground beef ¼cupwhite wine 28oztomatoes,(2 cans) 1bay leaf salt and fresh pepper ¼cupfresh parsley,chopped ½cuphalf & half Preparation In a deep heavy saute pan, sauté pancetta until fat melts. Add butter, onions, celery and carrots and cook on medium-low heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Increase flame to medium-high, add meat, season with salt and pepper and sauté until browned. Add wine, cook until it reduces down, about 3 to 4 minutes....

Ingredients 1tbspHellman’s light mayonnaise 1tspchipotle in adobo sauce,or to taste 3ozciabatta,sliced open 1¾ozchicken cutlet,thin, grilled 1Sargento reduced fat provolone ½cupbaby arugula Smart Balance cooking spray Preparation Combine mayonnaise and chipotle pepper sauce in a small bowl. Season to taste. Spread the spicy mayonnaise inside the ciabatta. Lay the provolone cheese, grilled chicken, and arugula in the bread. Close and lightly spray the top with cooking spray. Place on a panini press and close until the cheese melts and the bread is toasted....

Ingredients ½baguette ¼cupolive oil coarse salt and ground pepper fresh sage leaves 1large onion 4garlic cloves 1lbfresh chicken sausage ½cupdry white wine 3canscannellini beans Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a food processor, pulse bread until very coarse crumbs form. This should make about 3 cups. Add 2 tablespoons of oil; pulse briefly to moisten. Season with salt and pepper, then set breadcrumbs aside. In a medium saucepan, heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1cuporange juice ¼cupmango,cubed ¼cuppineapple,diced ⅓cupdark rum or brandy Fresh orange slice,for garnish 1cupred wine Preparation In a pitcher, combine the red wine, orange juice, mango, pineapple, and rum. Chill for at least 1 hour. Pour into a wine glass and garnish with an orange slice. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 6ozbutter lettucechopped, or romaine 1½cupsedamamepreferably organic, defrosted if necessary 1½cupspurple cabbagechopped ¼cupred onionchopped broccoli floretsfrom 1 broccoli, finely sliced 1red bell pepperchopped ⅓cupfresh cilantroroughly chopped dressingof choice Preparation In a large serving bowl, combine the butter lettuce, edamame, cabbage, onion, broccoli florets, red bell pepper, and cilantro. Toss to combine. Toss in enough dressing to lightly coat all of the ingredients. Serve, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1tbspgarlic clove ½cupmayonnaise 1tbsphot pepper sauceLouisiana-style 4cupscabbagethinly sliced ½cupPickle ¼cuppickle juice 2cupsflourall-purpose 1tbspblack peppercoarse ground ½tspkosher salt 1cupbuttermilk 2chicken breasts vegetable oilfor frying 4sandwich rolls 2tbspunsalted butter Preparation Mix together the garlic, mayonnaise, hot pepper sauce, cabbage, pickles, and pickle juice in a large bowl. Put in the refrigerator to chill. Add the flour, pepper, and salt in a shallow bowl. Butterfly the chicken and cut into 4 thinly cut pieces....

Ingredients 12eggs,boiled and peeled ⅓cupmayonnaise 3tbspyellow mustard,to taste 1carrot,or 6 baby carrots food coloring Preparation Using a knife, carefully cut around the middle of your egg with a zigzag pattern, starting at the front and going all the way around. You should end up with a top and bottom piece, both with jagged-looking edges. Carefully scoop the yolk out with the end of a spoon and place it in a medium sized bowl....

Ingredients 42ozapple pie filling,(2 cans) 18¼ozyellow cake mix,(1 package) ¾cupbutter,melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pour apple pie filling in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with yellow cake mix, evenly coating all the apples. Pour butter over the cake mix layer. Bake for about 1 hour in the preheated oven until lightly browned and bubbling. Related Video