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Ingredients 1 pound strawberries, rinsed, dried and hulled 8 basil leaves, washed, dried, and roughly chopped 1 ball fresh mozzarella (The freshest you can get! Cow’s milk is good but buffalo, smoked or burrata, while slightly more expensive, are unstoppable.) 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt Pepper 6 cups arugula, washed and dried Juice of 1/2 lemon Preparation Cut the berries in half (quarter larger berries). Toss the berries with the basil....

Ingredients Crust: 1 C graham cracker crumbs, mixed with 1/4 C Granulated sugar and 2 T melted margarine Filling: 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, room temp. 1 C sugar 1 C sour cream, room temp. 2 T flour 2 tsp. vanilla 1/4 C heavy whipping cream 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 egg Whipped Topping: 2 C heavy whipping cream, room temp. 1/2 C granulated sugar Preparation Crust: Combine ingredients in a springform pan....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon minced red onion 10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces 1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced 1/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and onion....

Ingredients Meat Mixture: 1 lb ground turkey (max. 90% lean) 1/3 cup rice 1 egg substitute egg 2 Tbsp diced shallots ¾ tsp dried thyme Pinch of dried sage 1 tsp salt Fresh ground black pepper Other Ingredients: 2 ounces sharp cheddar, cut into ½" cubes + additional grated for topping Sauce: 2 quarts V-8 juice (2" in pan) 2 tsp chili powder 1 large green pepper, chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 1 pound fresh mushrooms ¼ C freshly grated Parmesan ¼ C dry bread crumbs ¼ C finely chopped scallions 1 t. dried thyme, crushed ¼ t. salt 1/8 t. ground black pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 1 t sherry Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Carefully remove stems from mushrooms. Try not to break mushroom caps. Set caps aside. Mince mushroom stems and combine with bread crumbs, thyme, pepper, sherry, Parmesan, scallions, garlic and salt....

Ingredients 1 baked 9in. pie crust 1 cup Splenda (sugar substitute) 2 Tbs. Corn Starch 1 Tbs. Flour 2 Cups Milk 2 squares (unsweetened)Chocolate 3 eggs (seperated) 1 Tbs. butter 1 tsp. vanilla 1/4 tsp. cream of tarter Preparation cook until mixture boils and is thick. Beat 3 egg yolks, add some of the pie filling to egg yolks, return it to the pan and mix completely . Cook 1 minute, remove from heat and add butter and Vanila....

Ingredients Ingredients 1 cup BUTTER 12 grams (1/2 cup) SPLENDA 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1 1/4 cup white flour 1 cup wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 6 ounces Nestle Dark chocolate chips morsels Preparation Directions Mix sugars and Butter Add vanilla and eggs. Mix well. Stir together flours, baking soda, and salt. Add to sugar mixture and blend well. Stir in chocolate chips....

Ingredients Melt butter over med. heat add garlic clove (smashed.) Cube brie. Slice sun dried tomatoes. Cut phyllo into 6 inch wide pieces. Brush each thin piece with butter. Fold twice. Fit each rectangle into mini muffin pan. Place 1/2 tsp pesto 2 pieces cubed brie 1 sundried tomato in center of pastry. Pull together to form sachet secure with toothpicks. Brush again with garlic butter. Bake 15 mins at 375...

Ingredients 4 bone-in loin pork chops (about 10 ounces each) 2 tablespoons All-Around Spice Rub 1 tablespoon safflower oil Preparation Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Rub pork chops on both sides with spice rub. When skillet is hot, add oil, swirling to coat bottom of pan. Add pork chops, and cook until golden brown and just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the pork chops....

Ingredients 1 New Mexican chile 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds 1 cup finely chopped onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 pound Yukon gold or red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup water 3/4 teaspoon salt 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro...

Ingredients CAKE: Non-stick cooking spray 2 Tablespoons flour 1 Cup Splenda for Baking 1/2 Cup Splenda Brown Sugar 1/4 Cup Canola Oil 5 large eggs 1 1/2 cups canned sweet potatoes (measure after mashing) 2 Cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon salt FROSTING: 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pkg low-fat cream cheese 3 cups powdered sugar 2 teaspoons orange juice...

Ingredients 2 Tbsp flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 egg yolk 1/3 cup white vinegar 1 Tbsp dry mustard 1 cup sugar 1 cup milk 1 Tbsp butter Preparation Mix first 6 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Slowly stir in the milk. Cook in double boiler or stir constantly over medium heat until thick. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2 roll from 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/4 cup milk 1 egg 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon powdered sugar 1/4 cup real maple syrup Preparation Remove the 1/2 roll cookie dough from refrigerator, and let stand about 1 hour or until room temperature. In blender, break up cookie dough; add flour, milk and egg. Cover; blend on high speed 10 seconds....

Ingredients 1 pound frozen strawberries or other fruit 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 1/4 cup sugar, more or less (or use honey) Preparation Put all the ingredients in a food processor container along with a couple of tablespoons of water. Process until just pureed and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. If the fruit does not break down completely, add a little more water through the feed tube, a tablespoon at a time, being careful not to over-process or the sorbet will liquify....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 8 ounces ground beef or ground lamb 1 cup minced onion (from 1 small) 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 12 ounces pizza dough, room temperature 2 ounces feta, room temperature, crumbled (1/2 cup) 4 ounces mild white cheddar, grated (1 1/4 cups) 4 large eggs Salad, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 500°. Heat oil in a large ovenproof cast-iron skillet over medium-high....

Ingredients 8 oz. rotini pasta, plain or tri-color 1/3 c. vegetable oil 1/4 c. fresh lime juice 1-2 Tbsp. chili powder 1 medium chile in adobo sauce, seeded 2 tsp. cumin 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp. salt 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 c. each red and green bell pepper, diced 1/2 c. red onion, diced 1/2 c. fresh cilantro leaves, rough chop 1 c. diced Roma tomatoes...

Ingredients Sauce 2 tsp olive oil 2 med onions 2 lg cloves garlic pressed 2 clumps parsley snipped 2-3 lg T fresh basil 2 large cans tomato puree 1 small can tomato sauce 3 lg T parmesan cheese pinch black pepper garlic powder onion powder to taste mild italian sausage links Meatballs salt & pepper 1/2 cup parmesan or asiago cheese garlic powder onion powder 1 egg 1 stalk parsley snipped...

Ingredients 6 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 1/4 pounds brussels sprouts, thinly sliced (8 cups) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 pound spaghetti 4 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving Preparation Cook bacon in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; remove all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet....

Ingredients Ingredients: About 20 ripe plum tomatoes About 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more to finish the dish Pinch of crushed red pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tbs. unsalted butter 1 oz. freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (about half a cup) 6 to 8 fresh basil leaves well washed and dried, stacked and rolled into a cylinder and cut thinly crosswise into a chiffonade 1 lb. spaghetti, either high-quality dry or homemade...

Ingredients 1 lb. spaghetti Salt 1/2 c. pine nuts 2 tbs. extra virgin olive oil 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced Juice of 1 medium lemon 1/2 c. finely grated parmagiano reggiano 1/4 c. finely chopped flat-leaft parsley Fresh ground black pepper Preparation Prepare spaghetti according to package instructions (make sure you salt the water before adding the pasta). Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in a dry, large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until they are fragrant and being to turn a golden brown color....