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Ingredients 1 yellow or red watermelon (8 to 10 pounds) 1/2 red onion, sliced as thinly as possible into rounds 1/4 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Cut watermelon flesh into 1 1/2-inch chunks; remove seeds. Toss watermelon with onion, olives, and cilantro to combine. Drizzle olive oil and vinegar over salad and sprinkle with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3 cans (15 oz. each) sweet potatoes, drained 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter or margarine 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp.ground nutmeg 3 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows Preparation HEAT oven to 350°F. Beat sweet potatoes, butter, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg with mixer until blended. SPOON into lightly greased 1-1/2-qt. casserole dish; top with marshmallows. BAKE 15 to 20 min. or until mixture is heated through and marshmallows are lightly browned....

Ingredients 2 lbs whole chickens 2 tablespoons olive oil salt & pepper 1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups chicken broth Preparation Rinse chicken & pat dry. Season with salt & pepper. Heat oil in uncovered pressure cooker; brown chicken on all sides in hot oil. Remove chicken; place rack in pressure cooker and place browned chicken in rack. Add water/broth around chicken. Lock lid on cooker and bring up to pressure....

Ingredients 6-8 cups chicken stock Boiling water, as needed 1 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, divided 1/4 lb. fresh wild mushrooms, such as porcini, chanterelles, or hedgehogs, trimmed & chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tsp. fresh sage, chopped 1/3 cup (about 2 medium) finely chopped shallots 2 cups (about 14 oz.) Arborio or carnaroli rice 3/4 cup (1-1 1/2 oz.) finely grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup parmesan cheese for wafers...

Ingredients 2 large soft avocados (approx 1-2 pounds of avocado) 1/2 C. hot black coffee 2 T. cacao powder (get the pure, fancy stuff) 1 dash agave nectar Preparation Peel and pit the avocados. Dump avocados, coffee, cacao powder and agave nectar into a bowl and mix till smooth (use a hand mixer?). Add the stevia slowly to taste. Put in pretty serving bowls and chill. Really, it’s that simple.

Ingredients 3/4 cup margarine, softened 1 cup white sugar 1/4 cup molasses 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup water 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp fresh ginger, chopped 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup raisins (optional) 1 cup white, pearl, or turbinado sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced potatoes 1 cup thinly sliced beets 4 cups vegetable stock or water 2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 1 teaspoon caraway seed (optional) 2 teaspoons salt 1 celery stalk, chopped 1 large carrot, sliced 3 cups coarsely chopped red cabbage black pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon fresh dill weed 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 cup tomato puree sour cream, for topping...

Ingredients (See Below) Preparation Vegetarian main dishes often require hours of chopping veggies, and a laundry list of ingredients - but not in this dish. This easy casserole turns a can of vegetarian lentil soup into a hearty casserole with the help of nutritious, ready-to-serve whole-grain brown rice, canned vegetables, and cheddar cheese. Because the ingredients go into the casserole already cooked (canned vegetables are simply cooked vegetables in a can), all they need is a few minutes in a microwave oven before they are delightfully done and ready to serve....

Ingredients 3/4 cup olive oil ( I like to use a flavored chipolte olive oil) 2 med Zucchinis, 1/2 inch 2 large yellow onions, 1/2 inch dice 2 large red peppers, 1/2 inch dice 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (35 oz.) Italian plum tomatos and juice 1 1/2 lbs ripe plum tomatos, Roma are the best, 1 in dice 1 jalepeno finely diced with seeds or hot sauce to taste...

Ingredients 1/2 cup lemon curd (from 10-oz jar) 6 teaspoons Watkins™ Clear Vanilla Extract 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup plus 4 teaspoons powdered sugar 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 egg, well beaten 2 lemons (2 teaspoons grated peel, 2 teaspoons juice and 8 lemon peel curls) Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with Reynolds® Parchment Paper....

Ingredients •1 1/2 cups cold milk •1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract •1 pkg. (4 serving size) Jell-O White Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding and Pie Filling •2 cups thawed Cool Whip Whipped topping, divided •6 Double Stuf Oreo Cool Mint Creme Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, chopped •1 Oreo Pie Crust (6 oz.) •1 square Baker’s Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate Preparation Pour milk into large bowl. Pour in the peppermint extract. Add dry pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup flaxseed meal (ground flaxseed) 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 6 tablespoons turbinado sugar 1/3 cup canola oil 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup skim milk 1 15 ounce can pumpkin 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Mix the dry ingredients (through turbinado sugar) in a bowl....

Ingredients Butter or vegetable oil, for baking dish 6 ounces penne 2 cups Beecher’s Flagship Cheese Sauce 1 ounce cheddar cheese, grated (1/4 cup) 1 ounce Gruyere cheese, grated (1/4 cup) 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter or oil and 8-inch baking dish; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cook penne, according to package direction, for 2 minutes less than recommended on the package....

Ingredients 2 cups walnuts, raw 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons agave nectar or honey ¼ teaspoon celtic sea salt 1-2 vanilla beans dash cinnamon, ground Preparation Place walnuts and oil in a cast iron skillet (that’s what I used, you can experiment) and turn heat to high As soon as you hear the slightest sizzle, turn heat down to medium or low Toast walnuts a few minutes until they smell nice and nutty Add agave and distribute around pan stirring, cook for a minute or two, then add salt Scrape the beans out of the vanilla pod and stir into walnuts Remove walnuts from pan and add just a dash of cinnamon if you like Serve...

Ingredients • 1 Tbsp. olive oil • 1 large onion, chopped • 2 carrots, chopped • 1 stalk celery, chopped • 4 cloves garlic, chopped • 2 Tbsp. chili powder • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin • 1 pinch black pepper • 4 Cups vegetable broth • 4 (15 oz.) cans black beans • 1 (15 oz.) can whole kernel corn • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes Preparation • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 lb. semisweet chocolate, chopped 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk 4 T. unsalted butter 3/4 t. kosher salt 1 1/2 c. walnuts or pecans, chopped Preparation Line an 8-inch square baking pan with a strip of wax or parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides. In a double boiler or a medium heatproof bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of barely simmering water, heat the chocolate, condensed milk, butter, and salt, stirring occasionally, until smooth....

Ingredients 1 8-10 inch pan 1 puff pastry sheet, cut to the diameter of the pan 1/2 cup sugar 5 T unsalted butter seasonal fruit (peaches, nectarines, apples, pears), sliced Preparation Defrost the puff pastry on a smooth surface. Place the pan upside down on the pastry and cut around the diameter of the pan. Put butter and sugar in the pan and place over medium high heat, until it bubbles and a caramel forms....

Ingredients ¾ cup corn meal 1/3 cup bean flour 1 cup sweet rice and/or tapioca flour ½ tsp salt ½ tsp xanthan gum 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 2 eggs ¼ cup oil ¼ cup honey or molasses ½ tsp vinegar 2 tbsp grated lemon peel 2/3 cup orange juice Preparation Whisk together dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients. Fold in dry mixture. Pour into muffin tins....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening, I used butter flavored 1/2 cup butter 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 3/4 cups flour 2 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tbsp sugar approx 24 white chocolate pieces Preparation Beat the shortening, butter, eggs, and sugar together. Set aside. Mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt together. Then mix with the creamed sugar mixture until incorporated....

Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, well beaten 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 tablespoons peanut butter, melted 3 tablespoons chocolate chips Preparation Stir together dry ingredients. Add eggs, milk, vanilla and oil. Stir until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in melted peanut butter. Cook on preheated pan until bubbles form and edges start to dry....