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Ingredients 1 cup dried red adzuki beans Sea salt or coarse salt 2 cups short-grain brown rice 1/2 medium butternut squash, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces (about 4 cups) 14 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch-thick triangles 1/4 pound mixed hearty greens, such as kale, chard, and beet greens (about 8 cups), stemmed and chopped if large 1 piece (1 inch) peeled fresh ginger, coarsely chopped (about 2 teaspoons)...

Ingredients 1/3 cup fresh cranberries 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 cups fresh apple cider 2/3 cup chilled ginger beer 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 1/2 ounces (1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons) gin, if desired Preparation Muddle cranberries with sugar in a pitcher. Add apple cider, ginger beer, lemon juice, and gin if desired. Divide among 4 glasses. Serve chilled or over ice. Related Video

Ingredients 4 medium sweet potatoes, (8 to 10 ounces each), scrubbed Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons packed dark-brown sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 475 degrees. With a fork, poke potatoes in several places. Arrange on a foil-lined baking sheet; bake until tender, about 40 minutes. Cut a deep cross in the top of each potato, and push the ends together to make an opening....

Just like this Crustless Asparagus Quiche, this cheese tart recipe makes for the perfect breakfast or brunch! It used to be that when I heard the word “tart” or “caramelized onions”, I immediately thought it was too fancy for me. Just too hard to make… I want to tell you that it’s not true. I’m all about simple recipes. Don’t believe me, check out this simple greek salad recipe and this simple one pan pasta dish....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon COCONUT OIL 8 ounces GROUND CHICKEN 1 GARLIC MINCED 1 can WATER CHESTNUTS SLICED 1/2 tablespoon OYSTER SAUCE 2 stalks SCALLIONS 1 head BIB LETTUCE Preparation ADD OIL TO FRYING PAN OVER HIGH HEAT. ADD CHICKEN AND GARLIC AND STIR FOR 6-8 MINUTES TURN DOWN HEAT. ADD WATER CHESTNUTS, OYSTER SAUCE TAMARI AND SCALLIONS Related Video

Ingredients 1 pound (3 1/4 cups) plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon coarse salt 4 sticks softened unsalted butter, plus more for pans 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 9 large, room-temperature eggs 2 cups raisins 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 2 cups confectioners' sugar 4 to 5 tablespoons milk Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter two 5-by-9-inch loaf pans. Combine 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and salt in a bowl....

Ingredients 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus room-temperature butter for pan 12 graham crackers (3-by-5 inch) 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 2 1/2 pounds bar cream cheese, room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 4 large eggs 1 cup sour cream Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Make crust: Butter a 9-by-3-inch springform pan....

Ingredients 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon freshly brewed very strong coffee (or espresso) 1 ounce marsala 1/4 cup sugar Preparation Stir together coffee, marsala, and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Let cool. Related Video

Ingredients 2 Chicken Breasts [5 oz each] 2 tablespoons Flour 1/4 teaspoon Basil [dried] 1 dash Salt 1 dash Pepper 2 tablespoons Butter [divided] 2 1/4 cups Mushrooms [fresh, sliced] 1 teaspoon Garlic [minced] 1/2 cup Marsala Wine [or any other dry red] 1 1/2 teaspoons Lemon Juice 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese [grated] Preparation Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, basil, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1 cup) 2 small garlic cloves, minced (2 teaspoons) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 stems fresh rosemary 4 fresh sage leaves 2 pounds buttercup, butternut, Hubbard, or kabocha squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch cubes 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes 3 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock, plus more if needed...

When you’re craving a chicken enchilada from your favorite Mexican restaurant and don’t want all extra calories, try this chicken enchilada soup. Warm and comforting and perfect for Winter. Do you love chicken enchiladas? Then you are going to love this soup and the slow cooker does all the work for you! Prep all the ingredients the night before and in the morning you can toss all the ingredients into the slow cooker and dinner is ready when you get home....

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Royal Icing for Easter Egg Puzzle Cookies Sanding sugar, for sprinkling (optional) Preparation Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 ounces Goat cheese - room temperature 1/4 cup Pomegranate seeds, washed and halved 8 pieces 34 Degrees Cracked Pepper Crisps 2 tablespoons Honey 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary 1 pinch Black pepper - to taste Preparation Top each crisp with a small dollop of softened goat cheese. Drop pomegranate seed halves on top of goat cheese. Lightly drizzle honey on top. Separate Rosemary into small pieces. Top to garnish....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for dusting 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup pineapple juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, for sprinkling 1 pint raspberries (2 1/2 cups) 1/2 pint blackberries (1 1/2 cups) 2 nectarines, sliced 3 to 4 tablespoons granulated sugar Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 2 pounds green beans, stem ends trimmed 2 tablespoons nut oil, such as hazelnut, almond, or walnut 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 cup roasted blanched hazelnuts, coarsely chopped Preparation Steam green beans until crisp-tender, 4 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and toss with oil and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Gorgonzola and nuts....

With just simple and fresh ingredients like garlic, chile flakes, and oregano you can make some really tasty marinade for grilled shrimp skewers. I made these Grilled Shrimp Skewers from Bobby Flay that were on his Saturday episode and they were fantastic! I didn’t grill them (but you still can), I roasted the shrimp in the oven to save on time from heating up the grill. Only 7 minutes at 450 and the shrimp are already done....

Ingredients 8 ounces small red potatoes, peeled Coarse salt 4 ounces haricots verts, stems trimmed 12 ounces cherry tomatoes, quartered 3 anchovy fillets, finely chopped 12 Kalamata olives, pitted and thinly sliced 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Freshly ground pepper 4 small yellowfin tuna steaks (about 2 1/2 pounds total) Sliced crusty bread, for serving Preparation Cover potatoes with cold water in a medium saucepan; add salt....

Ingredients 2 cups Shaoxing wine (or saki) 4 cups Pichet’s Chicken Stock 5 pieces Bone-In Skin-On Chicken Thighs 4 pieces Organic Skinless, Boneless Chicken breasts 3 cups Jasmine Rice 3.5 cups Chicken Stock (reserved from Pichet Stock) 3 pieces Ginger Coins, 1/4 inch thick 3 cloves Garlic Cloves, Smashed 3 sprigs Scallion Roots, White Part Only Smashed and cut into 1 inch rectangles 8 sprigs Cilantro, Fresh 1 ear English Cucumber, Sliced...

Ingredients 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons whole milk 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 ounce (4 1/2 teaspoons) active dry yeast 6 ounces (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for bowl and baking sheet Salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 4 ounces (3/4 cup) dried cherries, coarsely chopped 4 ounces (3/4 cup) golden raisins, coarsely chopped 1 large egg white 1 tablespoon water 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Heat 1 cup milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it registers 110 degrees on a candy thermometer....

Instant Pot Paella takes me back to the beautiful region of Valencia in Spain and the flavoursome local dish paella. Loaded with saffron infused rice, seafood, chorizo and chicken, it is the best Spanish rice dish I have ever tried. Instant Pot paella is an update of my one pot 30-minute easy paella that I originally published on the blog back in 2016. It is one of those recipes that my readers have asked me time and time again to convert to the Instant Pot and here it is!...