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Ingredients:2 tsp baking powder55 g butter, melted200 g cream cheese1 egg1 3/4 cup flour3/4 cup (90 g) semi sweet chocolate, chopped1/3 cup sugar3/4 cup sugar4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 tsp vanilla extract4 tbsp vegetable oil220 g yogurtInstructions:Preheat the oven to 190C (370F). Line the muffin tins with paper cups.You can also use silicone muffin cups…

Ingredients:5 cups cooked rice8 baby bell peppers2 10oz. cans fire roasted tomatoes – drained4 ears corn1/2 cup chopped cilantro3 limes1/4 cup honey1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperInstructions:To make the dressing, mix the lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a mason jar and shake until thoroughly mixed.Cook rice according to the instructions on the package. You…

Ingredients:150g All Purpose Flour, sifted4 Large Apples1/3 cup Brown Sugar1 Tbsp Cinnamon2 Eggs, lightly beaten2 Tbsp Granulated Sugar1/2 Tsp Lemon Zest250ml MilkOil for frying1 pinch salt1 Tbsp Melted Unsalted ButterInstructions:Mix all ingredients for batter (flour, salt, granulated sugar, milk, lightly beaten eggs, lemon zest, and melted unsalted butter) in a bowl until smooth. Cover with…

Ingredients:•14 - 16 chicken wings•2 habaneros, deseeded (alter for spiciness)•1 cup soy sauce•3 garlic cloves•1 small piece (or 1 tsp) ginger•1/2 pear or apple (or 2 tbsp brown sugar)•1/2 small onion•2 tbsp honey•salt & pepper (pre-rub)•scallions slices (garnish)•sesame seeds (garnish)Instructions:Apply the salt and pepper on the chicken wings for the pre-rub.Let sit at room temperature…

Ingredients:4 individual string cheese sticks1/4 cup flour1 tablespoon egg +2 water (egg wash)1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbsVegetable oil for fryingInstructions:Dredge individual cheese sticks in flour. shake off excess.Roll sticks in egg wash,Then coat with bread crumbs.Fry in hot oil for 20 seconds, then flip and fry another 20 seconds.Serve with Pizza sauce or marinara!!

Ingredients:12 oz. (3 sticks) butter, cut into slices6 eggs3 oz. all-purpose flour2 cups Tropical Food's Banana Split®4 cups heavy cream1 cup powdered sugar, siftedPinch of salt12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips1 tsp. vanilla extractInstructions:MOLTEN CAKEPre-heat oven to 350 degrees.Sift flour and salt together.Butter muffin tins, or spray with non-stick spray.In a double boiler, gently melt chocolate…

Ingredients:1 cup uncooked white rice3 cups water1 tsp salt2 eggs, beaten1 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese1 Tbs fresh minced parsley or 1/2 Tbs dehydrated parsley1 cup plain breadcrumbsoil for fryingInstructions:Bring water and 1 tsp. of salt to boil and stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover and cook rice until all water is absorbed. Fluff rice…

Ingredients:350 grams wheel French Brie, cut into 24 wedges4 Clementines1/2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil1/2 teaspoon ground cardamomSalt and ground black pepper to taste1/4 cup finely chopped red onion24 Water Crackers, Cracked Pepper or Sesame Seed1 teaspoon white wine vinegarInstructions:Zest Clementines, reserving zest in a bowl.Peel and separate into segments and then cut into 1/2-inch…

Ingredients:14 strips bacon2 cups sugar1/2 cup water1/2 cup light corn syrup1 cup butter1 cup heavy cream2 teaspoons vanillaInstructions:Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.Lay bacon strips on sheet and bake in oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until crispy.Remove bacon to paper towel-lined plate to cool. Crumble 5…

Ingredients:3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup packed brown sugar½ stick of butter1 egg5 cups flour1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup peanut butter2 tsp salt1/2 teaspoon vanillaInstructions:Heat oven to 375 degreesStir together flour, soda and salt.In a mixer bowl beat butter for 30 seconds.Add peanut butter and sugars; beat till fluffy.Add egg and vanilla; beat well.Add dry ingredients…

Ingredients:1 Tbsp baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 cup packed brown sugar2 cups chocolate chips2 large eggs1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup granulated sugar (or white Splenda)1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup unsalted butter (slightly softened)2 teaspoons VanillaInstructions:Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. set aside.In…

Ingredients:6 organic candy canes, crushed2 ounces dark chocolate24 marshmallows2 ounces milk chocolateInstructions:Crush candy canes (use bottom of a glass, mallet, whatever works)Over double burner (or other concoction where the chocolate doesnt touch the water), melt chocolateDip marshmallow into chocolate, then into crushed candy caneSet on wax paperChill for at least an hour or until chocolate…

Ingredients:1 cup Almond pasteGround cinnamon, to taste1 cup Powdered sugar1 teaspoon Salt1 2/3 cups Unbleached all-purpose flour1 cup Butter or margarine, unsaltedInstructions:Cream the butter thoroughly in a large bowl, then add the almond paste and incorporate well. Stir the salt into the flour and add gradually to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.Chill…

Ingredients:1 tablespoon baking powder2 Large ripe banana1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 large egg1/2 cup plain fat free yogurt2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed, golden brown sugar3/4 teaspoon salt1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips1/2 cup fat free half and half or skim milk3/4 cup smooth peanut butterSugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 tablespoons vegetable oilInstructions:Preheat oven to 350In a large…

Ingredients:1 cup coarsely grated zucchini, squeezed dry1 large banana, mashed or chopped finely (ripe or not)1 egg, beaten2 teaspoons turmeric3 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon curry powder2 teaspoons crushed chilli pepper1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs1/2 cup flour (or more if required)vegetable oil for fryingInstructions:Mix all ingredients in a bowl until it forms a soft dough.Add…

Ingredients:1/2 cup agave syrup2 tablespoons baking powder3 bananas, mashed2 tablespoons canola oil2 eggs7.5 teaspoons light brown sugar2 oranges1/4 cup chopped pistachios2 cups quick cooking oats1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup whole wheat flourInstructions:Preheat oven to 180C. Line muffin tin.Combine mashed banana, orange peel from 2 oranges, 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice from the oranges, eggs, oil…

Ingredients:100 grams Almond, roasted and roughly chopped (optional)300 grams 50% Sarotti half bitter chocolate1 cup butter (2 sticks) meltedChocolate Caramel160 grams German #405 flour1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 cup Heavy cream50 grams Light brown sugarCrust1 pinch salt2/3 cup waterInstructions:Preheat oven to 180C/350F.Spread the almond on the baking tray and bake for 10 minutes until they…

Ingredients:1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 cup confectioners sugar4 eggs1 1/2 cups flour3 1/2 teaspoons half and half or milk1 cup packed light brown sugar2 drops peppermint extract¼ - ½ teaspoon salt, start with ¼ teaspoon and add more to taste2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips (regular or mini's)1/2 cup sugar4 tablespoons unsalted butter3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa…

Ingredients:2/3 cup butter, softened4 tablespoons canola oil1/4 cup chocolate chips - dark chocolate or white1 egg1 15.25 oz package Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix2 tablespoons peanut butter1 cup rolled oats1 teaspoon vanilla1/4 cup whole milkInstructions:Preheat oven 350 degrees.Using a stand mixer or food processor, combine all of the ingredients and mix until combined.Spoon the…

Ingredients:2 tablespoons brown sugar3 1/3 pounds organic chicken drummettes1 teaspoon garlic powder2 teaspoons ground cuminHoney1 tablespoon kosher saltTabasco Sauce2 tablespoons taco seasoning(Trader Joes's brand)3 tablespoons vegan cream cheese2 tablespoons coconut yogurtInstructions:Add chicken into a large glass or stainless steel bowl, toss all the seasonings and brown sugar over the chicken.Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate…

Ingredients:1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, sifted1/2 cup dark cocoa powder, sifted1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted3 eggs1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup vegetable oilInstructions:In a mixing bowl, mix together vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla extract.Add eggs one at a time; mix until well combined.Mix in the cocoa powder.Add the…

Ingredients:6 ounces soft ripe brie1 egg + 1 Tb. water8 sprigs of fresh thymeHoney for drizzling2 sheets (1 box) frozen puff pastry, thawedSalt10 ripe strawberriesInstructions:Preheat the oven to 400 F. Using a 2 inch cookie cutter, cut out at least 40 pieces of pastry dough and lay them on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.Use a fork…

Ingredients:8 ounces package cream cheese (doesn't' need to be softened)1/2 cup milk chocolate chips1 package Oreo cookiesshortening1 1/2 bags white chocolate chips (I like Hershey's best)Instructions:Put the oreos and cream cheese into a medium sized mixing bowl(or Kitchen Aid) and mix until the everything is combined well. It should form a sticky pasty dough.Roll the…

Ingredients:1 cup all purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powdercup brown sugar1 stick of butter1/4 cup breadcrumbs made from cinnamon bread1 large egg1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 pound very thinly sliced pancetta1 tablespoon +1 tsp powdered sugar1 cup roasted pumpkin (roast with 1 tbsp brown sugar)*1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanillaInstructions:Add heavy whipping cream to…

Ingredients:1 teaspoon Almond Extract1/4 cup Brown Sugar2 sticks Butter2 tablespoons Cornstarch8 ounce package Cream Cheese1 Egg5 1/2 cups Flour1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream1 Lemon, Zested2 cups Frozen Raspberries1/4 teaspoon Salt14 ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk1 teaspoon Vanilla1 cup water1/4 cup White Sugar1 cup white SugarInstructions:For the Shortbread:Cream together the butter with the two sugars.Add in the…

Ingredients:2 tablespoons butter2 baking apples, peeled and diced2 shallots, chopped1/2 teaspoon nutmeg or cinnamonSalt and pepper1 cup sharp grated cheddar2 sheets puff pastry (1 box)1 eggInstructions:Preheat a skillet to medium-high.Saute the apples and shallots in butter for 3-5 minutes.Add the nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste.Lay each piece of puff pastry on its own…

Ingredients:1 package (5 oz.) Alouette Crème de Brie, Original, at room temperature1 tablespoon chopped chives2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/8 teaspoon garlic, finely minced1 tablespoon orange juice1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel2 packages (2.1 oz each) frozen phyllo tartlet shells1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesInstructions:Arrange tartlet shells on 2 serving plates. Spoon a scant teaspoon Alouette…

Ingredients:3/4 tbsp almond extract2 cups almond meal ((ready-to-use ground-up almonds))1 tbsp amaretto liqueur5 Xocai Healthy Chocolate Nuggets, grated3 whole egg whites1/2 cup sugarInstructions:Mix first three ingredients in a bowl. Beat egg whites until not quite stiff in a separate bowl.Add almond extract and amaretto to the egg whites; gradually add dry ingredients.Mix well. With two…

Ingredients:3 tablespoons Agave Nectar1 3/4 cups cocoaShredded Coconut1/4 cup SO Delicious Coconut Creamer1 package of dairy free chocolate chips1/4 teaspoon SaltSea Salt1 teaspoon vanillaChopped WalnutsInstructions:Mix together the filling ingredients. This will give your arm a nice good workout.Place uncovered in refrigerator for 30 minutes.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray your hands will cooking…

Ingredients:1 angel food cake (cut in half horizontally)1 (30 oz.) can fruit cocktail, drained12 ounces Cool WhipInstructions:Place top half of cake top side down and pick out cake in top and bottom forming a trench in both halves.Mix fruit cocktail with 1/2 of Cool Whip. Pile fruit mixture in trench of bottom half of cake,…

Ingredients:1/2 cup dried apple slices2 teaspoons Applejack Brandy (I used 1 T. of Finger Lakes Distilling Maplejack)1 teaspoon pure maple syrup6 slices of bacon8 ounces cream cheese, or lowfat (NOT nonfat) cream cheese, softened10 ounces of Adams Reserve New York Extra Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 teaspoons dark brown sugar1 cup Trader Joes…

Ingredients:Potato/Aloo,boiled-2 (1.5 cup)Spinach /Palak,chopped-2 cupsGinger/Adrak,grated-1 tbspGreen chilies,chopped- 1 tspCoriander seeds/sabut dhaniya-1.5 tspChili flakes /Lal mirch- 1tspMango powder/Amchoor- 1 tspCinnamon powder/Daalchini powder- a pinch ofCumin seeds/Jeera- 1tspSalt- to tasteCooking oil- 2 tsp + to shallow fryBread crumbs- 5 tbspInstructions:Wash and chop spinach finely .Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and ginger,saute till cumin…

Ingredients:cherries1 tablespoon cocoa powder100 grams of cream1 egg,100 grams flour,chopped hazelnuts40 grams of milk30 grams sugar,3 sticks unsalted butter1 teaspoon vanillaInstructions:Turn the oven to 180 Convection.Put the milk on the stove with vanilla and cool.Working with a robot for the ingredients except the baking powder biscuits that must be added last and cocoa ..If you…

Ingredients:1 pound cream cheese, softened2 cups heavy cream2 tablespoons lemon juice3/4 cup Oreo Cookies, crushed1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup sugar2 teaspoons vanilla powderInstructions:Beat heavy cream until medium peaks form. Set aside.Add cream cheese, sugar, salt, vanilla powder, lemon juice to a bowl and beat with a paddle attachment until smooth (approximately 3-5 mins). If you do…

Ingredients:1 teaspoon baking powder1 large egg, lightly beaten1 cup fat free milk1/2 cup granola cereal1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup maple syrup2 cups old-fashioned oats1 orange1/4 teaspoon salt1 large sweet potato, cooked and mashed1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup walnuts, chopped1 tablespoon wheat germInstructions:In a medium bowl, combine oats, granola cereal, baking powder, wheat germ, cinnamon and…

Ingredients:1/4 cup diet butter, melted1 teaspoon cinnamoncup flour3 tablespoons lemon juice4 cups sliced yellow delicious apples1 cup quick cooking rolled oats1/2 teaspoon saltArtificial sweetener to taste2 cups waterInstructions:Sprinkle apples with lemon juice. In separate bowl, combine oats, flour, cinnamon, salt and butter. Spray a metal bowl that will fit loosely into pressure cooker with non-stick…

Ingredients:2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon coarse salt1 cup light corn syrup3 packages plain gelatin1 cup crushed graham crackers8 ounces semisweet chocolate1 1/2 cups sugar1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon canola or vegetable oilInstructions:Combine gelatin and 1/2 cup of cold water, set aside.Crush graham crackers in food processorCombine graham crackers with melted butterPress mixture into bottom of…

Ingredients:1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 cup Confectioners' sugar2 eggs1/4 cup All-purpose flour¾ cup lemon juice1 teaspoon Grated lemon rind1/2 cup Sugar1/2 cup Unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 125 mL½ tsp vanilla essenceInstructions:In a medium bowl, stir together 2 cups flour and confectioners' sugar. Blend in the melted butter and vanilla essence.Press the soft dough with…

Ingredients:3 tablespoons Butter or margarineadditional butter for greasing baking trays1 1/2 grams 40 (oz) cornflour4 tablespoons double cream1 cup Flour1 1/2 grams 40 (oz) icing sugar3 grams 75 (oz) plain or milk chocolate drops or chopped chocolate1 teaspoon vanilla extractInstructions:Preheat oven to 170C fan/190C/375F/gas markGrease (with butter) two baking traysPlace the butter (175g) in a…

Ingredients:4 oz of cream cheese4 eggs4 packages chocolate cake mix2 cups icing sugar1/2 cup margarine1/4 cup milk2/3 cup oil1 teaspoon vanillaInstructions:Put all that into a HUGE bowl!Mix it up good, if you can. It's a lot to deal with, so maybe try mixing it in partsRoll the dough into balls. The smaller the balls, the…

Ingredients:1 cup AP flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup brown sugar, lump free1 large egg white3 teaspoons margarine1/4 teaspoon salt3 teaspoons unsalted butter, slightly softened1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch process1 teaspoon vanilla extractInstructions:Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl and mix together thoroughly with a whisk or fork. Set…

Ingredients:cup butter4 eggs45 gr flour1/4 teaspoon nutmegOil for frying1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup (250 mL) sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup water or milkInstructions:In a large heavy skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 3 inches oil to 350 degrees.Meanwhile, combine flour, sugar and nutmeg, set aside. In medium saucepan heat water or milk, butter and salt over medium…