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Ingredients 4 slices challah bread, lightly toasted 2 tbsp. mayonnaise 4 tbsp. peanut butter 1 beefsteak tomato, thinly sliced 1/2 c. corn silk, finely chopped 1/4 c. thinly sliced green onions Preparation Step 1Spread mayonnaise on all 4 slices of bread, then spread peanut butter evenly across each slice. Top 2 slices with tomato, corn silk, and green onions, then close sandwiches with remaining 2 slices bread. I made this version during a week of shooting Budget Eats and wanted to find a way to use up my corn silk, which tastes surprisingly similar to some microgreens in terms of texture and flavor....

Ingredients 10 cups torn leaf lettuce6 cups torn fresh spinach2 green onions, sliced1/4 cup cider vinegar2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons canola oilSugar substitute equivalent to 2 teaspoons sugar4 turkey bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuce, spinach and onions; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, water, oil and sugar substitute to a boil. Pour over lettuce and toss; sprinkle with bacon.

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg, separated2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 cup slivered almonds Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk. Combine the flour, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Lightly beat egg white; brush over dough. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 pound zucchini, thinly sliced2 tablespoons butter1 pie shell (9 inches), baked1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup half-and-half cream3 large eggs, lightly beaten3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon garlic powderDash pepperPaprika Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, saute zucchini in butter until tender; drain. Place half the zucchini in the crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cream, eggs, salt, oregano, basil, garlic powder and pepper....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef1 cup shredded cheddar or cheese of your choice1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper1/3 cup finely chopped tomato3 fresh mushrooms, finely chopped2 green onions, finely chopped1/2 cup barbecue sauce1 tablespoon sugar4 hamburger buns, split Preparation Shape beef into eight patties. In a large bowl, combine the cheese, green pepper, tomato, mushrooms and onions. Top half of the patties with vegetable mixture. Cover with remaining patties and firmly press edges to seal....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped onion4-1/2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup butter, divided1 garlic clove, minced1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry6 ounces cream cheese, cubed1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation In a large skillet, saute onion in 4-1/2 teaspoons butter until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer....

Ingredients 6 medium fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped1 medium onion, chopped3 celery ribs, diced1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 cup water2 teaspoons salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided4 medium green peppers1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 cup instant rice, cooked1 teaspoon dried basil Preparation In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine tomatoes, onion, celery, tomato sauce, water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, 10-15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up, skin removed2/3 cup ketchup1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce2 tablespoons cornstarch3 tablespoons cold water Preparation In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine onion and garlic; top with chicken. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, lemon juice, basil, salt, pepper and pepper sauce; pour over chicken....

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups sugar1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs1 cup mashed sweet potatoes1/2 cup canola oil1/3 cup waterBUTTER:1/2 cup butter, softened1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, potatoes, oil and water. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Transfer to a greased 9x5-in....

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 cups sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon pepper2 eggs1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled2 teaspoons vanilla extract5 cups seeded quartered tomatoes (about 6 medium)1 cup raisins Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; set aside. In a food processor, combine the eggs, butter, vanilla and tomatoes; cover and process until tomatoes are finely chopped....

Ingredients 3/4 cup mayonnaise, divided2 tablespoons chopped green pepper1-1/2 teaspoons grated onion1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 can (6.4 ounces) albacore white tuna in water, drained and flaked2 hamburger buns, split4 slices tomato3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, green pepper, onion, mustard and Worcestershire sauce; stir in tuna. Spread over each bun half; top each with a tomato slice. Arrange sandwiches on a baking sheet....

Ingredients 14 sweet potatoes 1/2 c. sour cream 6 tbsp. unsalted butter 6 tbsp. cold unsalted butter 1 3/4 c. light-brown sugar 4 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper c. pecans 40 large marshmallows Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prick sweet potatoes with a fork. Bake until soft, about 50 minutes. Let cool slightly on a rack.Step 2Cut a lengthwise slit in potatoes almost all the way through, leaving about 1 inch at each end intact....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups frozen pearl onions, thawed1-1/2 cups baby carrots, halved1 medium parsnip, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced2 tablespoons butter3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup all-purpose flour1-1/3 cups beef broth4-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar4-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard3 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed1 egg, lightly beaten Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 8 large eggs 3/4 c. milk 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion 1 all-purpose potato (7 ounces) 1 c. small broccoli florets 1 c. small cauliflower florets 5 tbsp. fresh goat cheese Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in medium bowl.Step 2Heat oil over medium heat, in medium nonstick (10-inch) sauté pan. Add onions and potatoes and cook until onions are softened, 8 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1/2 tsp. unflavored gelatin 1/2 tbsp. water 1/2 c. chilled heavy cream 2 tbsp. orange liqueur 2 large egg yolks 2 tbsp. sugar 1 pinch salt 4 oz. white chocolate Preparation Step 1In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let stand until softened.Step 2Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, beat the cream until softly whipped. Refrigerate until chilled, about 10 minutes.Step 3In a small, microwave-safe bowl, heat the orange liqueur at high power until hot, about 45 seconds....

Ingredients 2 c. plain whole-milk yogurt 1 1/2 c. water 2 lb. boneless leg of lamb 1 1/2 tsp. pure chile powder 1 tsp. turmeric 1 large garlic clove 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper kosher salt 6 1-by-2-inch strips of lemon peel 3 tbsp. ghee or unsalted butter 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, whisk 1 cup of the yogurt with the water. Add the lamb cubes, toss to coat and refrigerate overnight....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup plain yogurt1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups shredded zucchiniFROSTING:2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup creamy peanut butter Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in yogurt and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 cups all-purpose flour1 ounce semisweet chocolate, grated1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped and sweetened2 pints fresh strawberries, sliced Preparation In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in flour and chocolate. Form dough into two balls (one slightly larger than the other.) On a floured surface, roll balls into 7-in. circles (one thicker than the other). Transfer to greased baking sheets....

Ingredients 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (5 to 7 pounds)1 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons prepared mustard1 to 2 tablespoons cider vinegar Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Using a sharp knife, score surface of ham with 1/4-in.-deep cuts in a diamond pattern. Cover and bake until a thermometer reads 130°, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and enough vinegar to make a thick paste....

Ingredients 4 c. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. active dry yeast 1 1/4 c. warm water 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. salt 32 sun-dried tomato halves 4 clove garlic c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. fresh mozzarella salt Freshly ground pepper 2 c. packed baby arugula Preparation Step 1In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the dough hook, mix the flour, sugar, and yeast at medium speed....