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Ingredients 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 standard ice cube (about 2 tablespoons frozen water) 10 ounces (about 2 cups) all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 1 teaspoon table salt 5 ounces (about 3/4 cup) granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 5 ounces (about 1/2 tightly packed cup plus 2 tablespoons) dark brown sugar 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped with a knife into 1/2- to 1/4-inch chunks...

Ingredients ground turkey, 1 lb onion, 1 chopped beef bullion cubes, 5 carrots, 3 diced potato, 1 large cubed crushed tomatoes, 1 16oz can enchilada sauce, 1 19oz can pinto beans, 1 15 oz can drained garbanzo beans, 1 15oz can drained corn, 1 15 oz can drained toppings: tortilla chips, sour cream, avocado, salsa & scallions Preparation Brown turkey with onion. Add 6 cups water and bullion cubes. Add carrots, potatoes....

Ingredients For brownies: 1 cup raw pecans 1 cup dates, seeds removed 5 T unsweetened cocoa powder 4 T shredded, unsweetened coconut 1-2 T coconut nectar large pinch sea salt For frosting: 1 cup fresh dates 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil 3/4 cup water Preparation For brownies, pulse pecans in food processor until crumbled. Add dates and process until incorporated, then add remaining ingredients and process until mixed....

Ingredients 1 mini brie wheel (8 oz.) 1 cup California seedless grapes 1 teaspoon thyme, fresh minced 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, fresh minced 1 sheet (10 square) puff pastry, thawed 1 egg, beaten Preparation Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice Brie wheel in half horizontally. Press grapes onto cut side of lower half of cheese. Sprinkle grapes with herbs. Press top of Brie onto grapes, sandwiching them in between the two halves....

Ingredients 3 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch-thick slices 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 butter 6 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 4 cups milk 1 Tbsp. snipped fresh rosemary 9 no-boil lasagne noodles 1 1/3 cups finely shredded parmesan cheese (5.5 oz.) 1 cup whipping cream Preparation Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a 5x10x1 inch baking pan....

Ingredients 4 medium Avocados 1 can (32 oz size) Green Tomatillos 2 cloves Garlic 1 large Jalapeno (fresh, not pickled) 2 sprigs fresh Cilantro 2 teaspoons Salt 1 container (8 oz size) Sour Cream 1 teaspoon Fajita Seasoning 1 cup Water or as needed during blending Preparation Combine all ingredients on high in blender until smooth, adding water as necessary to thin down mix so that it blends smoothly in blender....

Ingredients CHICKEN SHELLS 2 c cooked chicken (cubed) approx 1 pound 1 c frozen peas (thawed - slightly cooked) 1/3c chopped onion 1/3c chopped red pepper (optional) 1c Hellmann’s mayonnaise 24 Jumbo Shells (cooked according to pkg) 1 can Cream of Chicken soup 1c grated cheddar cheese (or amount desired) Preparation Boil (or poach) two boneless skinless chicken breasts in seasoned water or broth (salt, pepper, onion flakes) - let cool then cut into cube pieces....

Ingredients 1/4 pound haricots verts or green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-in. lengths 3 eggs 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt Vegetable oil 1/4 cup Strong Bonito Stock 1/4 cup Japanese white sesame paste (shiro neri goma) or 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds, ground to a sandy paste in a clean coffee grinder 1 tablespoon toasted, ground sesame seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons shiro miso 1/3 cup soy sauce...

Ingredients 1 lb. package linguine 1 ½ tsp Basiks at Home™ Italian Table Blend ½ cup Basiks at Home™ Garlic EVOO ½ cup orange juice 1/3 cup lemon juice 3-4 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste 1 lb. uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined Shredded parmesan and fresh parsley for garnish Preparation Cook linguine according to package directions. Combine ingredients (except shrimp and pasta), in a food processor and mix until blended....

Ingredients 4 eggs, hardboiled 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. finely chopped celery 1 tsp. Dijon Mustard Few Dashes of hot sauce (optional) Salt and Pepper to taste Toppings: Avocado slices Leaf lettuce Whole Grain Toast Tomato Preparation Mix all ingredients. Add toppings. Related Video

Ingredients 1-¾ cups light brown sugar ½ cup vegetable oil 2 cups flour 1 t baking soda 1 t cinnamon ½ t nutmeg 1 t salt 2 eggs 1 t vanilla 2 cups apples, peeled and sliced ½ cup walnut or pecan pieces, toasted ½ pound fresh whole raw cranberries Preparation Cream together the oil and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt....

Ingredients 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Mix in the vanilla, then gradually stir in the confectioners’ sugar. Store in the refrigerator after use. Related Video

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon table salt 2 cups milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation Whisk together first 3 ingredients in a large heavy saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk and whipping cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, Related Video

Ingredients •2 cups flax seed meal •1 Tablespoon baking powder •1 teaspoon salt •1-2 Tablespoons sugar equivalent from artificial sweetener •5 beaten eggs •1/2 cup water •1/3 cup oil (I’ll try coconut oil next time) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare pan (a 10X15 pan with sides works best) with oiled parchment paper or a silicone mat. Mix dry ingredients well – a whisk works well. Add wet to dry, and combine well....

Ingredients 4 Veal scallops 1-2 Tbsp Dijon mustard (prefer the pale yellow one) according to taste 1/2 Cup (1 Stick) Unsalted butter 2 Cups Wonderful thick double cream or full fat greek yogurt. 1 Shallot 2 Cups rough cut (3/4" chunks) wild mushrooms Salt/Pepper 1 Cup Marsala Preparation To a hot frying pan add 1 Tbsp butter, put in 2 scallops, salt/pepper each, after 30 seconds turn over and add salt and pepper 30 seconds more....

Ingredients Vegetable cooking spray 1 1/2 Tablespoons chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 3/4 cups skim milk 1 1/2 cups water 3/4 cup quick-cooking grits, uncooked 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 egg white, lightly beaten 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce 2 1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Preparation Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot....

Ingredients 1 red jalapeño chile 1 garlic clove, peeled 4 5- to 6-ounce halibut or mahi-mahi fillets 2 large red bell peppers, quartered lengthwise, seeded Olive oil for brushing plus 1/4 cup 2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided 2 teaspoons ground coriander, divided 1 lemon, halved Preparation Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread jalapeño and garlic clove onto metal skewer. Brush jalapeño, garlic, fish, and red bell peppers with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 pounds large, raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (12-15 count) 25 to 30 thin slices of pancetta Olive oil or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons honey Long wooden skewers, for grilling, soaked in water for 30 minutes Preparation Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Wrap a slice of pancetta around each of the shrimp and skewer with either one or two wooden skewers (two makes for especially easy handling). Place the shrimp on a baking sheet and brush lightly with oil on either side....

Ingredients 2 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, plus more for garnish 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon no-calorie sweetener 6 full sheet low-fat whole-grain graham crackers, broken into halves Preparation Line 8 1/2" by 4 1/2" loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving overhang on two long sides. In bowl, stir yogurt, syrup, lemon peel, vanilla, and sweetener to blend. Line bottom of loaf pan with 3 graham cracker halves....

Ingredients 6 chicken breasts – cooked and chunked 12 corn tortillas, cut into 1" strips 1 onion, chopped 1 can Ortega chile salsa 1 can mushroom soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup milk 1 lb. cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup chicken broth (saved from cooking the chicken) Preparation Grease casserole (lasagna pan). Combine soups, milk, onion, salsa and broth. Layer: 1/2 tortillas, 1/2 chicken, 1/2 sauce, 1/2 cheese....