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Avalanche Bars

Ingredients 12 oz bag of White Chocolate Chips 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 3 cups Rice Krispies 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips + 2 Tbsp for garnish. Lightly grease a 9x9 pan

Garlic Chicken

1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 3 tablespoons dry white wine 2 tablespoons cognac 1 (3 1/3-pound) whole chicken, skinned and cut into 8 pieces 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 40 garlic cloves, peeled (about 4 whole heads) 2 teaspoons fresh t...

Saucy Asian Meatballs

Ingredients Meatball Ingredients: 2 lbs. ground pork or ground beef 2 tsp. sesame oil 1 cup Panko or breadcrumbs 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 2 eggs 3 tsp. minced garlic 1/2 cup thinly-sliced green onions optional garnish: toasted sesame seeds, sliced scallions Asian Sauce Ingredients: 2/3 cup hoisin sauce 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. sesame oil 1 tsp. ground ginger

Stacked Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 poblano chile, cut into matchsticks 2 red bell peppers, cut into matchsticks 1/2 head of cauliflower, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 medium onion, halved and slivered 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen 3 T heat-safe oil like grapeseed or coconut 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 2 garlic cloves, minced salt and black pepper 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 cups homemade or store bought salsa/pico de gallo 2 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 2 big handfuls) 9-10 corn tortillas, halved (try making homemade tortillas!) 2 cups shredded cheese (I used a cheddar-Monterey Jack blend) sour cream and thinly sliced scallions (green onions) for garnish, if desired

Pesto Pasta with Chicken Sausage & Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients 1 lb fresh brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and any yellowed/browned outer leaves removed, then sliced in half 3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt 1/2 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper 1 lb (16 oz.) orecchiette (or any pasta) 4 chicken sausage links (I used spicy Italian), sliced into 1/4" thick coins 5 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 1/3 cup pesto Parmesan cheese, for serving Method Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix together brussels sprouts, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, salt and pepper. Gently stir until well-combined. Prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil, then spread the brussels sprouts on it evenly. Roast for about 20-30 minutes, stirring once partway through, or until they are crispy on the outside and cooked on the inside. (My batch of tiny sprouts only took about 12 minutes to cook.) Remove from oven and set aside. Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high he...

Spicy Chicken with honey

Ingredients: 1 package boneless skinless chicken thighs (around 8 thights) Mix these ingredients and set aside:  1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes In second cup mix this ingredients and set aside: 1/2 cup honey 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Taco Pizza

Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef 1 envelope taco seasoning mix 2 (8 oz.) cans Pillsbury crescent rolls 1 (16 oz.) can refried beans (I used the jalapeƱo kind) 2-3 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup sliced black olives 4 green onions, chopped