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Ingredients 1 box chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box 1 c. butter, softened 4 c. powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3 tbsp. heavy cream pinch of kosher salt 36 yellow M&Ms Red, green, and black food coloring Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line two cupcake pans with 18 cupcake liners. Prepare cake mix according to package instructions.Step 2Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. butter 1/4 onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 lb. shrimp, chopped into 1/2" pieces 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Kosher salt 6 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 c. sour cream 3/4 c. shredded mozzarella, divided 1/4 c. freshly shredded Parmesan 1/4 c. sliced green onions, plus more for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 12 Oreos 4 tbsp. melted butter 1 1/2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 1/3 c. granulated sugar 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. cocoa powder 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 2 large eggs 1 c. bittersweet chocolate chips, melted 1/4 c. chocolate chips 3 tbsp. heavy cream 3/4 c. heavy cream 3 tbsp. chocolate syrup 1 (1.55-oz) Hershey’s bar, broken into small pieces, for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 1 oz. dried porcini mushrooms 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 shallots, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced 2 lb. mixed wild mushrooms (such as shiitake, trumpet, oyster), trimmed and coarsely chopped 1 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon, plus more for serving 2 bay leaves 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste 2 tsp. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. red wine 4 c. vegetable broth 4 c. water...

Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped 2 c. dried pinto beans, cooked 2 c. tomato sauce, homemade or store-bought 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 c. Grated Cheddar 1 c. self-rising yellow cornmeal mix 1/2 c. self-rising flour 1 large egg 1 c. buttermilk Preparation Step 1 Preheat oven to 400°. Step 2In a large ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven set over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until browned through, 3 to 5 minutes....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons coconut oil1 package (16 ounces) fresh halved Brussels sprouts1/3 cup sliced onions1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashews1 teaspoon granulated garlicSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a large heavy skillet or wok, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add Brussels sprouts; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add onion slices; cook 3 minutes longer, stirring every 20-30 seconds. Add cashews and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped3 tablespoons butter2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted4 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup dried bread crumbs1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese1/8 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon dried basilDash ground nutmegSalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion in butter. Add the spinach, soup, eggs, mushrooms, crumbs, feta cheese, oregano, basil, nutmeg, salt and pepper....

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. ground beef 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 tsp. taco seasoning, divided 2 (8-oz.) tubes refrigerated Crescent dough 1 c. shredded cheddar 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes, quartered 3/4 c. pickled jalapeños 2 tbsp. melted butter 1/2 c. sour cream Juice of 1/2 lime 1 tsp. hot sauce 1/2 tsp....

Ingredients 4 large tortillas 1/4 c. sour cream 1 tbsp. hot sauce 2 c. shredded cooked chicken 1 c. shredded romaine 1/4 c. pico de gallo 1 avocado, smashed 1 c. shredded cheddar Cooking spray Preparation Step 1Cut a slit in the tortilla from the very center down toward the edge. In a small bowl, combine sour cream and hot sauce.Step 2Spread some of the sour cream mixture in the bottom left corner and top with some of the shredded chicken....

Ingredients 12 oz. fettuccine or linguine 3 tbsp. butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 c. heavy cream 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish 1 tbsp. Old Bay, plus more for sprinkling kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish 1 lb. lump crab meat Juice of 1/2 lemon Preparation Step 1In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook linguine according to package directions until al dente....

Ingredients 10 oz. bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped or broken 1/8 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract 1/8 tsp. instant espresso powder 1/4 c. confectioners’ sugar 3 sticks unsalted butter, well-softened Preparation Step 1Fill a medium saucepan with 1" water and bring to a low simmer. Place a heatproof bowl over saucepan (be sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water) to create a double boiler. Add chocolate and let cook, stirring occasionally with a heatproof rubber spatula to prevent burning, until completely melted and smooth....

Ingredients 2 lb. tomatoes, quartered 2 Persian cucumbers, peeled and chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar 1/2 c. water 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for pan and garnish Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 slices country bread, cubed 2 tbsp. thinly sliced basil Preparation Step 1 Combine tomatoes, cucumbers, pepper, garlic, vinegar, and water in the bowl of a food processor or blender....

Ingredients 2 sub rolls, halved lengthwise 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. ground beef 2/3 c. crushed cornflakes 1/4 c. ketchup, divided 1/2 small yellow onion, minced 1 large egg 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. dried oregano Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. shredded cheddar Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 450° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place rolls cut side-up on prepared baking sheet and brush with olive oil....

Ingredients 1 box vanilla cake mix 6 tbsp. melted butter 2 large eggs 1/3 c. powdered sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract Food dye in 3 colors (like green, blue, and pink) 1/2 c. granulated sugar Candy eyeballs Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter, eggs, powdered sugar and vanilla, and stir until combined.Step 2Divide dough between 3 bowls and dye each bowl a different color....

Ingredients 1 piece kombu, about 5x5 inches 3 c. bonito flakes 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. mirin 1 tsp. kosher salt 6 oz. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 oz. kabocha, butternut, or kuri squash, seeded and sliced 1/2-inch thick 1 c. shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced 3 scallions, thinly sliced, whites and greens separated 2 oz. kamaboko, sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 c. snow peas, thinly slice on a diagonal...

Ingredients 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2" strips 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 bell peppers, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 lb. lean ground beef 2 tbsp. chili powder 2 tsp. ground cumin 2 tsp. dried oregano 2 tbsp. smoked paprika Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 (28-oz.) can fire-roasted tomatoes 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth Sliced jalapeños, for garnish Sliced avocado, for garnish...

Ingredients 2 lb. parsnips, peeled and cut into 2" pieces 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 head garlic 3/4 c. milk 4 tbsp. butter 2 tsp. thyme leaves Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Place parsnips on a large baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cut off top of garlic head and drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil....

Ingredients 2 c. heavy cream 1 c. whole milk 3/4 c. (150 g.) granulated sugar 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 6 large egg yolks 1 tsp. peppermint extract 1 drop (or more) red food coloring (optional) 1/4 c. (40 g.) crushed peppermints (from about 8 mini candy canes), plus more for sprinkling Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook cream, milk, granulated sugar, and salt, stirring often, just until it starts to simmer at the edges, 5 to 7 minutes....

Ingredients Ice 2 oz. vodka 1 1/2 oz. Kahlúa 1/2 oz. peppermint schnapps 1 oz. heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk Pinch of kosher salt Peppermint patties, for serving Preparation Step 1Fill a 10-oz. rocks glass with ice. Pour vodka, Kahlúa, and schnapps over ice and stir to combine.Step 2Top with cream and salt. Garnish with peppermint patties. CreamyIf you’re not too keen on the idea of mixing heavy cream and alcohol, or you plan to drink a few of these babies (or you just don’t have heavy cream), feel free to swap in half-and-half or milk....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 Italian sausages, casings removed 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 bunches Swiss chard, chopped kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. cornmeal 1 ball fresh pizza dough (if frozen, make sure it’s thawed) 4 oz. fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan 1 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 450° and lightly grease a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then set aside....