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Ingredients 1 cup flour 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extra 1 tbsp instant espresso powder 8 oz bittersweet chocolate (4 oz melted and 4 oz chopped) Sparkling sugar (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt In an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 4 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats (not instant) 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shelled, raw, unsalted sunflower seeds 1 1/2 cups slivered or coarsely chopped raw almonds 2 Tbs ground cinnamon 1 1/4 cups pure maple syrup, preferrably grade A 1/3 cup camola oil 1 cup raisins Preparation Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the oats, sunflower seeds, almonds, and cinnamon in a large bowl and stir to combine....

Ingredients 6 oz. (10 pieces) frozen breaded chicken breast tenders (from 12-oz. pkg.) 4 cups mixed salad greens 1 green onion, sliced 1/4 cup chopped peanuts 3/4 cup chow mein noodles 1/4 cup purchased oriental salad dressing Preparation Heat chicken tenders as directed on package using microwave. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine salad greens, onion, peanuts and 1/2 cup of the chow mein noodles. Cut each chicken tender in half; add to salad....

Ingredients 1 cup bulgur (cracked wheat) 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 long seedless cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 cup finely chopped scallions, green and white parts 1 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint Juice of 2 lemons 1/3 cup olive oil Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Preparation Soak the bulgur in hot water for 10 minutes to plump the grains....

Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat (1-1 1/4 pounds total) 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil, divided 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon Preparation Season chicken on both sides with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 medium eggplants (about 2 1/2 pounds total) 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 eggs, beaten 2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs 1 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into rounds Vegetable oil, for frying 2 cups tomato sauce, store-bought or homemade 2 dozen brioche slider rolls Preparation Slice the eggplants lengthwise into ½-inch thick slices, then use the cookie cutter to cut out two rounds from each of the slices. Place the eggplant rounds in a colander and toss them with 1½ teaspoons salt....

Ingredients 1 lb unsalted butter 1 lb semi-sweet hershey’s chocolate chips 12 MORE ounces semi-sweet hershey’s chocolate chips 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate 6 extra large eggs 3 Tablespoons instant coffee granules 2 Tablespoons pure vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups sugar 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups chopped walnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350. butter and flour a 12 x 18 x 1-inch jelly roll pan....

Ingredients 1 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp red pepper 1/4 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp onion powder Preparation Combine all ingredients

Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet 1/3 cup garlic-and-herbs spreadable cheese (from 5.2- to 6.5-oz container) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cooked shrimp 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (2 medium) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate dough into 4 rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 bay leaf 1 T olive oil 1 c red lentils (can sub others) 2 t curry powder 1 t tumeric 3 cups veg stock (+) 1 c chopped sweet potato (+) 1/2 red pepper chopped 1/2 c coconut milk 2 c chopped spinach Preparation -1- Fry onion, garlic ginger & bay leave -2- Add lentils, curry, tumeric - fry 2 min -3- Add stock, potato, pepper, milk cook 30 min stirring occasionally -4- Add spinach and cook for 2 min more

Ingredients 1 can white shoepeg corn 1 can black eyed peas 2 advocados, cubed 2/3 cup red onion, chopped 1 cup chopped tomatoes (I used grape) 2 cloves of chopped garlic Chopped fresh cilantro (1/4 cup?) 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 basalmic vinegar or red wine vinegar 1 tsp cumin 3/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper Preparation Mix all together and allow to stand for 1 hour

Ingredients 2 cups red lentils washed. 1/2 cup brown (small grain) rice 1 small yellow onion chopped 1 clove garlic minced 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbs chopped parsely + / or Clinatro 4 cups water 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp minced fresh ginger optional but reccomemded: (1 stalk chopped celery, 1 chopped carrot, a few thin slices of jalipeno pepper, 1/4 tsp chile powder , a pinch of turmeric, cubed summer squash or zucchini, steamed greens like left over spinach or cooked kale, just a handfull will do!...

Ingredients ½ cup olive oil 30 sun-dried tomatoes, reconstituted in hot water for about 20 minutes (don’t use oil-packed variety) About 1 cup fresh parsley, stems removed 1 teaspoon dried basil 5 cloves of garlic, minced 1/3 cup ground almonds 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 1 pound pasta, cooked (reserve a few tablespoons of water) Preparation Reconstitute sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for about 20 minutes....

Ingredients • 4 large tomatoes chopped • 1 large onion chopped • 2 cloves chopped garlic • 1 lbs boneless/skinless chicken meat (I like chicken thigh) • 2 tbsp chili powder • 2 tbsp coriander • 1 stick butter • 1 cup water • salt • crushed black pepper • handful cashews • 2 hefty dollops of garlic/ginger paste (this is important and hard to come by - try Whole Foods)...

Ingredients 1 8oz package crease cheese (room temp) 1 tsp. Accent (can sub for Lawry’s seasoned salt) 3 stalks green onions 1 small jar dried beef (Armour) 1/4 C. Parmesan Cheese (Processed kind) Preparation Finely chop green onions and dried beef, the finer the better. Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly with hands and roll into a ball. Chill in the refrigerator over night. Serve with your favorite crackers....

Ingredients 1 graham cracker pie crust 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 1/3 c. sugar 1 c. sour cream 2 tsp. vanilla 1 (8 oz.) carton Cool Whip Cherry or Strawberry Topping Preparation Beat cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar while beating. Blend in sour cream and vanilla. Fold in Cool Whip and blend well. Spoon into crust. Set at least 4 hours. Spread fruit over the top.

Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons milk 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel 2 to 3 cups assorted cut-up fresh fruit Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Remove crust from pouch; unroll on ungreased cookie sheet. Flute edge, if desired. Generously prick crust with fork. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned....

Ingredients 1 package (about 40) regular sized Marshmallows 3/4 Cup Milk (I used 2%) 2, 8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened. 1 tub whipped topping. Preparation In a large bowl or the bowl of an electric stand mixer, beat the cream cheese. Really whip it. On the stove, in a medium saucepan, melt the marshmallows and milk together over medium-low heat. This takes supervision, intermittent stirring, and about 10 minutes....

Ingredients Topping 1/2 stick butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup peach juice from can 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Filling 1 stick butter 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup applejack, brandy, fruit juice or water 1 28 oz can lite sliced peaches drained and juices reserved 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg...

Ingredients 600g de morangos, sem os cabinhos e cortados ao meio no sentido do comprimento 1 ¼ xícaras (250g) de açúcar refinado 1 pedaço de casca de laranja de 10cm suco de 1 laranja 1 pedaço de casca de limão de 5cm suco de ½ limão 2 colheres (chá) de gengibre fresco ralado 1 fava de baunilha, aberta no sentido do comprimento, sementinhas raspadas com as costas da faca 1 ovo batido com ½ colher (sopa) de água, para pincelar a massa...