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Ingredients Cooking spray 1 box chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box 2 c. (4 sticks) butter, softened 5 c. powdered sugar 1/4 c. heavy cream 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract Pinch of kosher salt Teal food coloring Black food coloring Black gel icing Blue sanding sugar Preparation Step 1Make cake: Preheat oven to 350°. Line three 8" round cake pans with parchment and grease with cooking spray. Make cake mix according to package directions and divide batter evenly between prepared pans....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries2-1/2 cups fresh or frozen sliced peaches1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice3/4 cup quick-cooking oats1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup packed brown sugar4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed Preparation In a bowl, toss blueberries and peaches with lemon juice. Place in a greased 8-in. square baking pan. In a small bowl, mix oats, flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle over fruit. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until cobbler is bubbly and topping is golden brown....

Ingredients 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 c. (115 g.) powdered sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 3 c. (360 g.) all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 2 large egg yolks Preparation Step 1In the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl with an electric mixer), mix butter and powdered sugar on low speed until sugar is incorporated and butter turns pale, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 (5 1/4 oz./150 g.) large unwaxed lemon, ends trimmed and discarded, then cut into 1/4"/1/2-cm.-thick rounds, seeds removed 1/4 c. (60 mL.) fresh lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons) 2 tsp. flaky sea salt 2 large egg whites (save yolks for another use) 2 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. cornstarch Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts 6 tbsp. (90 mL.) sunflower oil...

Ingredients 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 1 (7.5-oz.) jar marshmallow crème Juice of 1 orange (about 3 tbsp.) Assorted fruit, for serving Preparation Step 1In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat together cream cheese and marshmallow crème until no lumps remain, then stir in orange juice. Refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 1 hour. Serve with fruit. What is fruit dip made of? Our fruit dip only requires 3 basic ingredients: cream cheese, marshmallow crème and fresh orange juice....

Ingredients 1 c. wild rice 2 fresh rosemary sprigs, divided 2 lemons, divided kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into long, 1/2"-thick strips Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling bamboo skewers, soaked in water sea salt, such as Maldon Preparation Step 1Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix together 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, zest of 1 lemon, salt and pepper....

Ingredients Flour, for rolling out dough 1 sheet refrigerated pizza dough (preferably Pillsbury) 1 can pizza sauce 2 c. mozzarella cheese 1 c. mini pepperoni 1/2 c. grated Parmesan 1 tsp. Italian seasoning Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375° and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, unroll pizza dough. Using a 4” biscuit cutter, stamp out 8 circles, then use a 2” cookie cutter to cut out twice as many small rounds....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped1/2 cup sugar1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup miniature marshmallows1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1/3 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar. Stir in the egg, vanilla and salt until well blended. Stir in flour just until blended. Fold in the marshmallows, chips and pecans....

Ingredients 1 envelope active dry yeast 1 tbsp. sugar 1 1/2 c. luke-warm water 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. kosher salt Preparation Step 1Line a slow cooker with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine yeast and sugar. Add water and stir until combined. Add flour, olive oil and salt and stir until combined and a shaggy dough begins to form.Step 2On a lightly floured surface, knead dough until it becomes smooth and soft, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 bunch kale, roughly chopped 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tsp. sriracha 1/4 c. low-sodium chicken stock 3 green onions, thinly sliced, divided 4 (6- to 8-oz.) cod fillets Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss together with kale and spread out evenly on a sheet pan....

Ingredients 1 box chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box 1 1/3 c. (2 sticks and 5 1/3 tbsp.) butter, softened 5 1/3 c. powdered sugar 2/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 4 tbsp. heavy cream Pinch kosher salt Pretzels, for decorating Candy corn, for decorating M&Ms, for decorating Candy eyes, for decorating Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350º and line two 12-cup muffin tins with cupcake liners....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained1 large egg white, lightly beaten2 green onions, finely chopped1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided1 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon ground cumin4 teaspoons canola oil1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed1/2 cup chunky salsa1/4 cup fat-free sour cream Preparation In a large bowl, mash beans with a fork. Stir in the egg white, onions, 1/4 cup cilantro, chili powder, oregano and cumin....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and sorted1/2 pound fully cooked boneless ham, finely chopped1 medium onion, finely chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon pepper6 cups waterMinced fresh cilantro, optionalHot cooked rice Preparation Soak peas according to package directions....

Ingredients 3 pints fresh or frozen blackberries1 cup sugar3/4 cup water1 tablespoon butterDUMPLINGS:1 cup all-purpose flour5 teaspoons baking powder5 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg1/3 cup milkHalf-and-half or whipped cream, optional Preparation In a 6-qt. kettle, combine the blackberries, sugar, water and butter; bring to a boil. For dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. In a large bowl, beat egg and milk; stir in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/4 cups sugar3 eggs1/4 cup milk2-1/2 cups cake flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2-1/4 cups chopped peeled fresh peaches (1/2-inch pieces)2 cups fresh or frozen blueberriesConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in milk. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture. Stir in peaches and blueberries....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 large red onion, minced 6 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt 1 tsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. ground coriander 1 anchovy fillet (optional) 2 tbsp. tomato paste 5 oz. baby spinach 2 (15.5-oz.) cans chickpeas, drained 2 (14-oz.) cans crushed tomatoes 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish...

Ingredients 1 pt. strawberries 2 c. semisweet chocolate chips 2 tbsp. coconut oil Preparation Step 1Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Rinse strawberries and pat dry with paper towels. Step 2In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted.Step 3Dip strawberries in chocolate and place on prepared baking sheet. Step 4Refrigerate until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 c. water 1 c. granulated sugar 1 c. walnuts 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs, beaten 1 c. cornstarch Vegetable oil for frying 1/4 c. mayonnaise 2 tbsp. honey 2 tbsp. heavy cream Cooked white rice, for serving Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish Preparation Step 1In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water and sugar and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tsp. kosher salt, divided 1 1/2 lb. ground beef 1/4 c. tomato paste 1/2 c. red wine 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes 1 1/2 c. low-sodium beef stock 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground cloves Cooking spray 12 oz. bucatini 2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided 4 oz. feta, crumbled...

Ingredients 4 medium tortillas 4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 lb. ground beef 1 packet taco seasoning 1 c. chopped grape tomatoes 1 c. Shredded romaine lettuce Sour cream, for drizzling 1 tbsp. cilantro, chopped Preparation Step 1Sprinkle each tortilla all over with with 1 cup cheese each, making sure to cover the edges. Place in the microwave to melt the cheese, 30 seconds on high or until fully melted....