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Ingredients Vegetable oil, cooking spray 4 cups heavy cream 4 cups sugar 2 cups light corn syrup 6 ounces (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (one 1/4 ounce envelope) 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup cold water 1 cup sugar Salt Tempered Chocolate for Caramallows White nonpareils, for sprinkling Preparation Make first caramel layer: Coat a rimmed 12 1/2-by-17 1/2-inch baking sheet with cooking spray....

Ingredients 12 ounces dark chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup Granulated sugar 4 cups eggs or substitute 1/4 cup strong brewed espresso coffee 1/4 cup Marsala wine, brandy, dark or light rum 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Preparation Whip cream in large bowl until glossy, medium peaks about 5 min, put in fridge Melt sugar in 1/ 4 C of water in microwave, just until boiling - take it out...

Ingredients 3 links Chorizo Sausage 1 Onion (halved and sliced) 2 garlic cloves chopped 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika 1 cup Basmati Rice 2 cups Warm Chicken Stock 2 Roasted Red Peppers (jar) chopped 12 ounce Cherry Tomatoes or Diced tomatoes 3 ounce Pitted Green Olives Preparation Slice Chorizo lengthwise and cook until oil starts to seep out. Pour onion and garlic into pan with chorizo and cook for a few minutes....

Ingredients 3 pounds baby white potatoes, scrubbed 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 5 large eggs 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Homemade Mayonnaise, or prepared 3 tablespoons curry powder 1 medium onion, thinly sliced into slivers 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped Preparation Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover by several inches. Bring to a boil over high heat, add 1 tablespoon salt, and reduce to a gentle boil....

Ingredients 2 English cucumbers Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh dill, finely chopped, plus dill sprigs for garnish (optional) 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar Preparation Halve cucumbers lengthwise. With a spoon, scoop out and discard seeds. Slice crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick pieces. Place in a colander set over a bowl, and toss with 2 teaspoons salt; let stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine yogurt, dill, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves 1 small cinnamon stick 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 5-pound pork butt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 small onions, finely diced Salsa Verde for Empanadas 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat 8 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup vegetable shortening 2 tablespoons baking powder 2 1/2 cups warm water (100° to 110°) 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Preparation Toast spices in small, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, shaking pan often, 2 to 3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 large heads escarole (about 32 cups), cored and coarsely chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 anchovies 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup golden raisins Coarse and freshly ground black pepper Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional) All-purpose flour, for work surface Herbed Pate Brisee 1 large egg, lightly beaten Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large skillet, cook escarole, covered, over medium heat until wilted, about 8 minutes....

Instant Pot Sloppy Joes. How to make the best sloppy joes in the instant pot pressure cooker. Perfect for a quick and cheap dump and start instant pot dinner. You will love how easy it is to make sloppy joes in the instant pot, how budget friendly it is and how its ideal for beginners to the instant pot, that want to build up their confidence. Originally shared in the summer of 2018, this update includes new ideas, new photos and forms part of our Aldi budget meal plan....

Tuscan Bean Stew. How to make a delicious healthy instant pot Tuscan bean stew. Loaded with dried beans, beef, vegetables, and tinned tomatoes, it is an easy one pot cheap family meal. Tuscan Bean Stew I was given a pack of mixed dried beans a while ago. Never got around to using them and they had been sat in my pantry for what felt like years. I had never cooked dried beans before in the instant pot and didn’t think the family would like them or that they wouldn’t turn out very good....

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Ingredients 1 ripe mango 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 lemons 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 ounces Boston lettuce, 1 small head 4 ounces frisee 1 Kirby cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds Preparation Make the vinaigrette: Peel the mango, and slice sides away from pit; use a paring knife to remove the peel. Slice one side into 1/8-inch-thick slices, and reserve....

No bake energy balls are loaded with healthy ingredients like ground flaxseed and agave to help give that little boost of energy or sweet tooth fix you need throughout the day. This recipe has been updated with new pictures, and a video to help you make the no-bake energy bites. I also updated the recipe and tweaked it a bit so instead of 6 points per ball these are now 3....

Ingredients 1 cup Oats 1.5 cups Milk 2 teaspoons Chia Seeds 2 teaspoons Peanut Butter 2 teaspoons Honey 2 teaspoons Flavour Powder Preparation Poor Milk and Oats in bowl together and mix Add Chia Seeds and mix Take Peanut Butter (chunky or smooth, your choice) and microwave for 30 seconds to 60 seconds to make it more liquid and easier to mix. Add PB to bowl and mix. Add Honey (type of honey is personal preference) and mix thoroughly...

Ingredients 2 cups basil, slightly compressed 1/4 cup pinenuts, toasted 2 cloves garlic 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup parmesan, grated Preparation Combine all but parmesan and blend in food processor Add parmesan and blend briefly Related Video

Ingredients 2 medium pineapples, peeled lengthwise, cored, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices 3 cups sugar 2 cups water 1/4 cup cup country-style mustard 1 smoked, bone-in ham (10 pounds), trimmed of excess skin and all but a 1/4-inch layer of fat 40 whole cloves 1 cup cup dry white wine Mustard greens, for garnish (optional) Preparation Bring pineapples, sugar, and waterto a boil in a large saucepan. Reduceheat; simmer, skimming foam....

Vegetable Stew With Dumplings. How to make a hearty and flavoursome vegetable stew using delicious root vegetables and homemade herby dumplings. The perfect combination for the cold winter months. You will also love how this slow cooker vegetable stew uses up leftovers and is a favourite for saving money on groceries and avoiding food waste. Also, all the ingredients sourced in this homemade vegetable stew are from Aldi UK....

Slimming World Cheese Sauce. This delicious Slimming World Cheese Sauce is cooked in the soup maker, is like a quick blend and you are done, tastes amazing, can be used as a slimming world sauce for everything, and will give you a whole new way to cook a Syn Free cheese sauce on Slimming World. In today’s Slimming World Cheese Sauce recipe, it’s all about showing you a healthier alternative to making a homemade cheese sauce....

Ingredients 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons mirin 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (not seasoned) 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes 1 tablespoon safflower oil 1 flank steak (1 1/4 pounds) 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation Bring soy sauce, mirin, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red-pepper flakes to a boil in a saucepan on high heat. Reduce heat; simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons whole fresh tarragon leaves, cut into thirds Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and oil until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Just before serving, stir in the tarragon. Serve this vinaigrette on the day it is made. Related Video

I eat my lunch at work everyday. Employees get a free meal. So, I just have to worry about dinner and breakfast then. It’s also really super nice if you do meal prepping and it’s been awhile since I’ve last done that. It makes your week a whole lot easier to avoid cooking and saves a lot on extra dishes being piled up in the sink. FYI: I’m not religious or anything but I love this time of year because of Lent....