Ingredients 1 box red velvet cake mix 1/3 c. canola or vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1 box white cake mix 1/3 c. canola or vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract (optional) 10 drops green food coloring 1 c. powdered sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°.Step 2Make the red velvet cookie dough: In a large mixing bowl, stir together cake mix, oil, and eggs and mix until combined....
Ingredients 3 large red or russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until potatoes are crisp-tender; drain. Add the oil, lemon juice, oregano and salt, and toss well to coat. Mixture should form a slight paste on the outside of the potatoes....
Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli florets (about 12 cups)2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided1/4 cup chopped almonds2 teaspoons grated lemon zest Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Place broccoli in a large bowl. Whisk oil, lemon juice, salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper until blended; drizzle over broccoli and toss to coat. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast 10-15 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a serving dish....
Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons grated onion1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup canola oil1 teaspoon poppy seeds Preparation In a blender, combine the first 5 ingredients. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream until smooth and creamy. Stir in poppy seeds. Store in the refrigerator.
Ingredients 2 tbsp. Cooking oil 2 ribs celery 1 large onion 1 carrot 1 lb. lentils (about 2 1/3 cups) 1 1/2 c. drained canned diced tomatoes (one 15-ounce can) 2 1/2 qt. water 4 tsp. dried summer savory 1 bay leaf 1 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1/2 lb. kielbasa or other smoked sausage Preparation Step 1In a large pot, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the celery, onion, and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes....
Ingredients 8 beef ribeye steaks (10 ounces each)12 garlic cloves, sliced1/4 cup olive oil1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese1/4 cup butter, softened Preparation Cut slits into each steak; insert garlic slices. Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt, cayenne and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)....
Ingredients 3/4 cup grape tomatoes, chopped1 green onion, sliced8 slices Italian bread4 slices cheddar cheese4 slices Swiss cheese4 slices provolone cheese4 slices Colby-Monterey Jack cheese8 teaspoons butter, softened Preparation Sprinkle tomatoes and onion over four bread slices. Layer with cheese slices; top with remaining bread. Butter outsides of sandwiches. Toast on a heated griddle for 2-3 minutes on each side or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground turkey1 large onion, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon minced garlic2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained1 tablespoon chili powder1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) hominy, rinsed and drained Preparation In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink....
Ingredients 1 package (24 ounces) frozen O’Brien potatoes2 cups cubed fully cooked ham3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided1 small onion, chopped2 cups sour cream1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine potatoes, ham, 1/2 cup cheese and onion. In another bowl, combine sour cream, soups and pepper; add to potato mixture and mix well....
Ingredients 4 new potatoes, cut in 1/4-inch slices1/4 cup butter1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon3 sweet red bell peppers, seeded and diced1 onion, thinly sliced1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced4 medium tomatoes, sliced1 cup shredded Swiss cheese Preparation Grease a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish and arrange half the potato slices in overlapping rows. Dot with half the butter....
Ingredients 2/3 cup blanched almonds2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed3 large egg yolks2 tablespoons cold water1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted1/2 cup dried cranberries, choppedConfectioners’ sugar Preparation Pulse almonds in a food processor until finely ground. Add flour, sugar and salt; pulse until combined. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks and water. Add to almond butter mixture, and pulse until dough forms....
Ingredients 1/2 cup water1/2 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon canola oil1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup all-purpose flour1 large egg, room temperature1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonCooking spray Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water, milk, oil and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Transfer to a large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes. Beat on medium-high speed for 1 minute or until the dough softens....
Ingredients 4 large eggs, room temperature1 cup chopped pecans1 cup light corn syrup1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt1 sheet refrigerated pie crustTOPPING:3 tablespoons butter1/3 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons honey1-1/2 cups pecan halves Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, pecans, corn syrup, sugars, butter, vanilla and salt. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Add filling....
Ingredients 1 small bunch kale or spinach, chopped1 medium pear, chopped1 cup frozen sweetened mixed berries1 medium banana, halved1 cup unsweetened almond milk1/2 cup low-fat vanilla almond milk yogurt3 tablespoons agave nectar Preparation In a large bowl, mix kale and fruits. Pour in almond milk, yogurt and agave nectar; stir to combine. Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Ingredients 1/2 c. full-fat Greek yogurt 1/4 c. crumbled feta 2 tsp. freshly chopped mint 1 tsp. lemon juice Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. ground lamb 4 hamburger buns 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced into rounds Arugula, for serving Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, stir to combine yogurt, feta, mint, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.Step 2Divide ground lamb into 4 equally sized patties. Make an indent with your thumb in the center of each patty, and season both sides generously with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 5 lb. boneless American lamb stew meat 6 c. chicken stock (or canned low-sodium chicken broth) 1 large onion 4 tsp. Black pepper 2 clove garlic 2 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. saffron threads Coarse (kosher) salt, to taste 12 oz. pitted prunes 2 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. cinnamon 3 tbsp. fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 tsp. orange flower water (optional) Fresh lemon juice, to taste 3 tbsp. almonds Preparation Step 1Place the lamb in a large stockpot along with the chicken stock, onion, pepper, garlic, ginger, saffron, and salt....
Ingredients 2 quarts water1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules1 package (16 ounces) thin spaghetti1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce1-1/2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder1/8 teaspoon white pepper1/4 cup canola oil1/2 cup thinly sliced onion1 cup fresh snow peas1/2 cup chopped green onions Preparation In a Dutch oven, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Add spaghetti. Return to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 6 minutes or until almost tender. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid....
Ingredients 4 slices Italian bread2 tablespoons marinara sauce16 slices pepperoni1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend2 tablespoons butter, softened1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Spread bread slices with marinara sauce; layer two slices with pepperoni and cheese. Top with remaining bread. Combine butter and garlic powder. Spread over outsides of sandwiches. In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.
Ingredients 1/4 cup hoisin sauce1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1/4 cup teriyaki sauce1 tablespoon honey1-1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauceKABOBS:2 pounds fully cooked boneless ham, cut into 1-inch pieces1 large fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1-in. cubes (about 4 cups) Preparation In a large shallow dish, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add ham; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Preheat oven to 350°. Drain ham, reserving marinade. For glaze, pour marinade into a small saucepan; bring to a boil....
Ingredients 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)2 tablespoons chopped onion1 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed2/3 cup condensed tomato soup, undiluted1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup mashed potatoes (prepared with milk)Dash paprika Preparation In a small skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, soup, Italian seasoning and pepper. Transfer to a 7-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray....
