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Ingredients 2 medium ripe avocados12 bacon stripsSAUCE:1/2 cup mayonnaise2 to 3 tablespoons Sriracha chili sauce1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice1 teaspoon grated lime zest Preparation Preheat air fryer to 400°. Cut each avocado in half; remove pit and peel. Cut each half into thirds. Wrap 1 bacon slice around each avocado wedge. Working in batches if needed, place wedges in a single layer on tray in air-fryer basket and cook until bacon is cooked through, 10-15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 recipe Eggless Sugar Cookie Dough 1 c. heavy cream 1/2 c. unsalted butter 1 c. light brown sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. dark rum 6 oz. dark chocolate 2 oz. dark chocolate 1/2 tsp. Maldon sea salt Preparation Step 1Press cookie dough evenly into the bottom of a 9- by 9-inch nonstick baking pan. Poke several times with a fork. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 1/4 c. plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 lb. large shrimp 1 qt. water 2 lb. cockles 8 garlic cloves 1 tsp. Aleppo pepper or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 3/4 lb. angel hair pasta tsp. saffron threads 1/4 c. heavy cream Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2 tsp. finely chopped mint 1/2 c. salted roasted almonds Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 450°F....

Ingredients 4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour3/4 cup milk1/4 teaspoon saltDash pepper2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1/2 cup thinly sliced onion1/2 cup soft bread crumbs1 tablespoon butter, melted Preparation In a saucepan, combine flour, milk, salt and pepper until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. In a greased 1-qt. baking dish, layer half of the potatoes, onion and white sauce. Repeat layers. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top....

Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets6 medium carrots, sliced1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 bunch green onions, sliced1/4 cup butter, cubed1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/2 cup milk1/2 cup process cheese sauce Preparation Place the cauliflower, broccoli and carrots in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound ground turkey1 medium onion, chopped2 medium carrots, thinly sliced1/2 cup frozen peas1/2 cup honey barbecue sauce1/3 cup ketchup1 package (24 ounces) refrigerated mashed potatoes1/2 teaspoon paprika Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add turkey and onion; cook 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain. Stir in carrots, peas, barbecue sauce and ketchup....

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 large onion, chopped1/2 cup salsa2 tablespoons taco seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 large eggs1 cup 2% milk1/2 cup biscuit/baking mix Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; crumble beef; drain. Stir in the salsa, taco seasoning and pepper. Transfer to a greased 9-in. pie plate; sprinkle with cheese....

Ingredients 1 round loaf (1 pound) pumpernickel bread2 jars (5 ounces each) sharp American cheese spread1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer1/2 cup bacon bits Preparation Cut top fourth off loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Cube removed bread; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cheese spread and cream cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds....

Ingredients 1/2 green apple, sliced 1/2 red apple, sliced 1/2 lemon, sliced 2 cinnamon sticks 2 c. vodka Preparation Step 1In a large mason jar, add apple slices, lemon slices, and cinnamon sticks. Pour in vodka, close the jar, and shake a bit. Refrigerate until infused, at least 24 hours and up to three days. Step 2Make a shot: Dip a shot glass in water, dip rim in cinnamon sugar, and fill with apple pie vodka....

Ingredients 1/2 c. balsamic vinegar 1 c. low-sodium chicken stock 1 tbsp. sugar kosher salt 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan 1 tbsp. minced parsley, plus more for garnish 3 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges lengthwise 12 chicken drumsticks Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1In a small saucepan combine balsamic vinegar, chicken stock, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and simmer on low until reduced by half, 15 to 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1 (16-oz.) can refried beans 1/2 c. shredded pepper Jack (about 2 oz.) 2 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 12 small corn or flour tortillas 1 c. shredded cheddar (about 4 oz.) Neutral oil, for frying 1 (4-oz.) can green chiles, drained 1/2 c. sour cream 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, combine beans, pepper Jack, chili powder, and cumin....

Ingredients 6 oz. half and half 3 tbsp. granulated sugar (40 g.) 1 (3/4-oz.) package active dry yeast 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted (28 g.) 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten 2 1/4 c. bread flour (330 g.) 1/4 c. granulated sugar (55 g.) 2 large egg yolks 1 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch (10 g) 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning32 uncooked medium shrimp (about 1 pound), peeled and deveinedSeafood cocktail sauce Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the oil and garlic; let stand for 30 minutes. In another bowl, combine bread crumbs and seafood seasoning. Dip shrimp in oil mixture, then coat with crumb mixture. Thread onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink....

Ingredients 2 large tart apples, quartered1 large unpeeled orange, quartered1-1/2 cups raisins2/3 cup shortening2 cups sugar4 eggs1 teaspoon lemon extract4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt2/3 cup orange juice1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a blender or food processor, process apples, orange and raisins until finely chopped; set aside. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; beat until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 pound turkey breast1 block (5 ounces) Swiss cheese1 avocado, peeled and pitted1 large tomato10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/3 to 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing10 slices whole wheat bread, toasted Preparation Chop turkey, cheese, avocado and tomato into 1/4-in. cubes; place in a large bowl. Add bacon and dressing. Spoon 1/2 cup between two slices of toast.

Ingredients 1 tablespoon bacon drippings3/4 cup long-grain white rice1/2 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced3 small canned tomatoes, diced2 tablespoons tomato juice2 cups hot water1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a skillet, heat bacon drippings on medium-high. Add rice; cook and stir until rice is golden brown. Add onion and garlic; stir and cook 3 additional minutes. Add all remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered, on medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring only once after 10 minutes....

Ingredients 6 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. light brown sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 3/4 c. all-purpose flour c. Unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tbsp. heavy cream 2 oz. cream cheese 1 c. confectioners’ sugar 1/2 tsp. Unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp. heavy cream 1/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer at medium speed, beat the butter with the granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth....

Ingredients 3/4 pound dried figs3/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup orange liqueur1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 cup sugarOptional: whipped cream, grated orange zest and orange wedges Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. Prick holes in figs with a fork; place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a small bowl, combine orange juice, liqueur and cloves. Sprinkle sugar over figs; pour juice mixture over the top. Bake, uncovered, 45-55 minutes or until tender, basting occasionally with juice mixture....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup water1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)1/2 cup buttermilk2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnutsFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract3-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a small saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil. Remove from the heat; set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 cup water1/2 cup white vinegar1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt, divided 1 large carrot, julienned1/2 medium daikon radish, julienned1 pound ground beef1/8 teaspoon pepper4 kaiser rolls, split1/2 cup Sriracha mayonnaise1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced8 sprigs fresh cilantro Preparation In a small saucepan, combine water, vinegar, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil; whisk until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Add carrots and radish; let stand until serving....