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Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Peanut Butter Cookie Dough 2 cups frozen (thawed) whipped topping 4 teaspoons chocolate candy sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark pan). Grease 32 mini muffin cups with shortening or spray with cooking spray. Cut dough into 32 equal pieces. Press each piece in bottom and up side of mini muffin cup. Bake 9 to 12 minutes or until centers appear dry and edges begin to turn light golden brown....

Ingredients 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion (about 5 ounces), thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 bunches mustard greens (about 2 pounds), trimmed and cut crosswise into 2-inch strips 1/2 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 10 ounces partially thawed frozen or fresh shelled peas (1 3/4 cups) Preparation Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients For the sponge 9 large eggs, separated 200g caster sugar 90g cocoa powder, sifted For the filling 720g jar or can or Morello Cherries in Kirsch syrup, or syrup plus 50ml Kirsch (I find it works well with tinned strawberries too) 425ml double or whipping cream 3 tablespoons caster sugar 55g plain chocolate, grated Equipment: 3 sandwich tins, 20cm diameter, buttered and baselined Electric whisk 2 large spotlessly clean mixing bowls (or 2 and reuse one)...

Ingredients 6 cups bread or all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. instant or active dry yeast 2 1/2 tsps. salt 2 2/3 cups cool water Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt. Add the water and stir until all the ingredients are well incorporated; the dough should be wet and sticky. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let the dough rest 12-18 hours on the counter at room temperature....

Ingredients 3/4 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 cup flour 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup cornstarch powdered sugar Preparation Combine ingredients and drop by teaspoon (OR roll the cookie dough into small balls) on ungreased baking sheet Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes. Roll them in powdered sugar while hot, then let cool, then roll in powdered sugar again.

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup softened butter 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 egg 3/4 cup plain flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 cup rolled (instant) oats 1/2 cup raisins roughly diced 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped nuts [walnuts, pecans, macadamia, it’s really up to you] Preparation Beat butter and sugars till creamy and fluffy. Add in vanilla and egg....

Ingredients 1 cup quick oats 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour (adjust to desired thickness 1 teaspoon backing powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 Tablespoon Honey 2 cups non-fat milk 2 Large eggs beaten 3/4 cup craisins (also adjust to desired amount) Preparation Mix all dry ingrediants and whisk well. Add Wet ingredients starting with milk and mix well but don’t over mix. Add craisins and extra whole wheat flour if desired Cook on a preheated waffle iron that has been sprayed with non fat cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 to 2 1/2 cups sugar 5 cups water, divided 1 tbsp. grated lemon peel 1 3/4 cups lemon juice (about 6 lemons), divided Preparation In a large saucepan, combine sugar, 1 cup water and lemon peel. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice and remaining water. Pour into a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked instant rice 2 cups water 2/3 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon oil 1 lb. boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/3 cup sliced green onions 1 orange, peeled, halved and sliced...

Ingredients Salad 1 bag baby spinach, prewashed 1/4 bag mixed greens, prewashed 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 package Ramen noodles (crushed in bag) discard seasoning packet 1 handful slivered almonds 1/4 cup sesame seeds 1 - 2 Tblsp. butter 1 small can mandarin oranges, drained Dressing 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 2 Tblsp. soy sauce salt and pepper to taste Preparation Saute noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds in butter until golden....

Ingredients 1 box of Orzo (preferably Barillia) 1 Large red peper 1 large yellow peper 1 med red onion 2 cups of black beans(drained and rinsed) 2 cups of either good quality canned, frozen or freash nibblet crisp corn 2 stalks of lovage with leaves diced (used diced celery with leaves if no lovage is avail) 4 Tbsp of freash cilantro 1 bottle 12 oz of Tequilla Lime dressing/marinade there are many brands avail....

Ingredients 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1 sprig fresh thyme 1 dry bay leaf 2 whole cloves 3 whole lamb shanks (about 1 pound per shank), trimmed Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper All purpose flour 1/2 cup volive oil 1 small onion, diced 1 small carrot, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 cup dry red wine 3 cups beef stock 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley...

Ingredients 1 lb pork fillet, cut in small cubes 8 ounces of feta (preferably sheep’s), cut in small cubes 2 onions, cut in 1 inch cubes 2 large green bell peppers, cut in cubes 6 cloves of garlic, chopped 12-15 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 large courgette, cut in small cubes 12-15 pitted black olives 3 tp dried rosemary 2 tp dried sage 2 tp dried thyme 1 tp dried oregano...

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 24 eggs 2 1/4 teaspoons salt 2 1/2 cups milk Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour melted butter into a glass 9x13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and salt until well blended. Gradually whisk in milk. Pour egg mixture into the baking dish. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes, then stir, and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until eggs are set....

Ingredients 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 thyme sprigs 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped Four 12-ounce, bone-in veal rib chops 2 cups Cabernet Sauvignon 2 large shallots, finely chopped 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups beef stock Salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation 1.In a large, shallow dish, combine 1/4 cup of the olive oil with the thyme sprigs and garlic. Add the veal chops and turn to coat with the marinade....

Ingredients 12 oz. linguine, dry olive oil (top quality EVOO) 1 clove of garlic minced 8 stalks of asparagus, finely sliced i cup of baby yellow summer squash (halved); if unable to find, use another yellow squash cut into 3/4" cubes 1 cup sugar snap peas 1 cup sweet cherry tomatoes, halved clili flakes salt and pepper to taste Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add linguine and mix until all is immersed....

Ingredients Crust 1 3/4 cups crisped rice cereal 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Milk Chocolate-Peanut Butter Layer 5 ounces milk chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 cup creamy peanut butter Chocolate Icing 3 ounces dark chocolate (60 to 72% cacao), coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon light corn syrup 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter Preparation To make the crust: Lightly spray a paper towel with nonstick cooking spray and use it to rub the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan....

Ingredients 250g cucumber 2 tablespoons Natvia - 100% natural sweetener 2 tablespoons lime juice 300ml water 10 ice cubes Preparation Grate cucumber, omitting the seeds, and divide amongst two glasses. Blend Natvia, lime juice, water and ice cubes together until everything is well-mixed. Pour into the glasses over the grated cucumber, and serve.

Ingredients 1/2 banana 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1/3 cup Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 tablespoon honey 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1/2 cup ice Preparation In a blender, combine banana, oats, yogurt, coconut oil, honey, orange juice, and ice. Puree until smooth. Transfer to a tall glass and drink immediately.

Ingredients 3 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup margarine or butter 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract Preparation In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well. Using fork or pastry blender, cut in 1 cup margarine until mixture is crumbly. In small bowl, beat eggs. Gradually add sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and lemon extract, beating until light....