Ingredients 1 tablespoon coconut oil1 tablespoon plain yogurt1 tablespoon honey Preparation Melt 1 Tbsp. cold-pressed extra-virgin coconut oil in the microwave for a few seconds. Stir in 1 Tbsp. plain yogurt and 1 Tbsp. honey until thoroughly blended. Smooth over face, avoiding eye and lip area. Wait 15 minutes. Wash off completely with warm water. Rinse with cool water. Makes 1 mask.
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening2 cups packed brown sugar2 eggs1/4 cup water1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Gradually add water and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well....
Ingredients 1 pound cod fillets, cut into 4 pieces1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 celery rib, sliced1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms3 tablespoons water4-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/8 teaspoon pepperDash cayenne pepper Preparation Arrange fish in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish coated with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over fish. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork....
Ingredients 2 c. couscous 1 c. fresh peas 1 1/2 c. finely diced zucchini 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil salt Freshly ground pepper 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice c. chopped roasted almonds 1/2 c. Sliced scallions 1/2 c. chopped parsley 1/4 c. Chopped mint crushed red pepper Preparation Step 1Pour 2 cups boiling water over the couscous; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Boil the peas in 1/2 cup water for 1 minute....
Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1 graham cracker crust (9 inches) Preparation In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. In another bowl, combine cream, sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Beat into the cream cheese until blended. Fold in cranberry sauce. Spoon into crust. Cover and freeze for up to 2 months....
Ingredients 6 medium potatoes (2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes3 tablespoons butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups milkPaprika and minced fresh parsley Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk....
Ingredients 1-3/4 pounds potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cubed2 medium carrots, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped2 pounds uncooked bratwurst links1/2 cup chicken broth1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups half-and-half cream1 tablespoon cornstarch3 tablespoons cold water Preparation Place first 5 ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker; toss to combine. Top with bratwurst. Mix broth and seasonings; pour over top. Cook, covered, on low 6-7 hours, until sausage is cooked through and vegetables are tender....
Ingredients 1-1/3 to 1-1/2 cups milk2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 package (2-1/2 ounces) thinly sliced dried beef, chopped1/4 cup chopped green onions2 teaspoons ground mustard1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cubed Preparation In a large saucepan, heat milk and cream cheese over medium heat; stir until smooth. Stir in beef, onions and mustard; heat through. Transfer to a fondue pot or 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker; keep warm. Serve with bread cubes....
Ingredients 1 large onion, finely chopped1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese4 large eggs, beaten1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley3 cups grated zucchini1 cup biscuit/baking mix1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in the zucchini, biscuit mix and cheese. Pour into two greased 9-in. pie plates. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until golden brown.
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers)1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup baking cocoa1/3 cup butter, meltedFILLING:3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar1/3 cup sour cream3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt3 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup butterscotch chips, melted1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted1 cup white baking chipsTOPPING:1 tablespoon each butterscotch, semisweet chocolate and vanilla or white chips1-1/2 teaspoons shortening Preparation In a large bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa and butter....
Ingredients 2 stick unsalted butter 3/4 c. packed light brown sugar 3 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 large egg 2 large egg whites 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour salt 4 oz. semisweet chocolate 1 c. chunky peanut butter c. light corn syrup 1 pinch cream of tartar 1 c. sifted confectioners’ sugar cocoa cinnamon Preparation Step 1In a standing electric mixer fitted with the paddle, beat the butter until creamy. Add the brown sugar and beat at medium-high speed until fluffy, 3 minutes....
Ingredients 1-1/4 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 9 whole crackers)1/4 cup butter, melted2 envelopes unflavored gelatin1/2 cup cold water16 ounces fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed2 packages (8 ounces each) fat-free cream cheese, cubed1 cup fat-free cottage cheeseSugar substitute equivalent to 3/4 cup sugar1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed, divided1/2 cup chocolate ice cream topping1 cup quartered fresh strawberries Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Mix cracker crumbs and butter; press onto bottom and 1 in....
Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets1/4 cup chopped green pepper1 jar (7.3 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1/4 cup butter, cubed1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 cups 2% milk1 cup shredded Swiss cheese2 tablespoons diced pimientos1 teaspoon saltPaprika, optional Preparation Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and pat dry. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute green pepper and mushrooms in butter for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender....
Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening3/4 cup sugar1 egg4 teaspoons milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt8 ounces white baking chocolate, choppedFood coloring Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion to 1/8-in....
Ingredients 1 tube (4 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 tablespoon sugar1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1-1/4 teaspoons orange juice Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll crescent dough into 1 rectangle; seal perforations. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to seal. Using a serrated knife, cut into 4 slices. Place rolls, cut side down, in ungreased muffin cups. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons lime juice1 teaspoon grated lime zest1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/3 cup canola oil10 cups torn fresh spinach3 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned2 medium pink grapefruit, peeled and sectioned1 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings Preparation In a blender, combine the honey, lime juice, lime zest and nutmeg; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream until dressing is thickened....
Ingredients 6 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup orange juice2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons honey1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon chili sauce1/2 teaspoon salt8 cups torn romaine3/4 pound cooked beef sirloin steak, sliced2 cups sliced fresh strawberries1 medium red onion, sliced1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 cup pecan halves, toasted1/2 cup fresh goat cheese, crumbled Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients; set aside. Divide romaine among four plates; top with steak, strawberries, onion, oranges, pecans and cheese....
Ingredients 3 tbsp. coconut oil 1 yellow onion, diced 1" ginger, minced 6 cloves garlic, smashed 2 large carrots, diced 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced 3 c. torn kale 3 tbsp. curry powder 2 tsp. kosher salt 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. gochugaru (optional) 2 c. red lentils, rinsed 1 (14.5-oz.) can coconut milk 4 c. water 1 tbsp. coconut oil 3/4 c. cashews 1/4 c....
Ingredients Vegetable-oil cooking spray 5 large egg whites 1 1/4 c. sugar tsp. fine salt 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar 1 tsp. liquid coffee extract (preferably Trablit; culinarydistrict.com) 1 c. sliced natural almonds 1 1/4 tsp. Flaky sea salt 3 tbsp. high-quality roasted coffee beans 2 1/2 pt. coffee ice cream (preferably Haagen-Dazs) Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Trace a 10-inch circle on each of 2 pieces of parchment....
Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds)1/2 teaspoon dried thyme2 teaspoons salt, divided1 large onion, cut into eighths2 celery ribs with leaves, cut into 4-inch pieces4 fresh parsley sprigs8 small red potatoes1/4 cup chicken brothChopped parsley, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Sprinkle inside of chicken with thyme and 1 teaspoon salt. Stuff chicken with onion, celery and parsley sprigs. Place in a greased Dutch oven. Cover and bake for 30 minutes....
