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Summerfest is on. As in, make the most of the fresh veggies while you’ve still got them. And if you can do it while only needing the oven for a mere two minutes, even better (oh the joys of a hot and humid tennessee august). This panzanella, or bread salad, is a great way to keep things fresh and flavorful in the midst of the summer heat. The bread is drizzled in the salad’s juices, then broiled just until it is barely crisp, and topped with the chunky mix of fresh tomatoes, cucumber, basil, and onion....

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, or dark chocolate chips ½ cup hot cocoa mix ¼ cup mini marshmallows In a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate on 50% power level for 2 minutes, stopping to stir every 20 seconds until smooth. Use a spoon or pastry brush to spread melted chocolate into semi-sphere silicone molds. Place chocolate filled molds in the freezer to set for 5 minutes. Remove molds from freezer and repeat the process....

I have tried to duplicate the KFC coleslaw recipe for some time now, and among all the coleslaw recipes I’ve tried, this is the best. It’s creamy and tangy, and the cabbage is cut small, just like the original. These KFC copycat coleslaw ingredients are exactly what makes the recipe so special. Give them a try, and you’ll see what I mean. They make for the exact copy. “The full recipe with ingredients can be found in the recipe card below....

Ingredients 12ozchocolate chips 6ozcoconut oil,or butter Preparation Melt chocolate chips in the microwave, in 30-second increments stirring every 30 seconds until they are melted. Heat coconut oil until it is liquid. Stir both together until the chocolate topping has a uniform texture. Store in a container in the refrigerator. Use as desired and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients 2 lbs spinach leaves, fresh and torn into bite sized pieces 16 oz mandarin oranges, (2 cans) drained 1 lb chicken breasts, grilled or baked 1 cup feta cheese, or any other cheese of choice ¼ cup dry red wine ½ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup sugar 1 tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 1 tsp dry mustard Preparation In a bowl, toss the spinach, mandarin oranges, chicken breasts, and feta cheese together....

1 cup cantaloupe, or other available melons or fresh fruits 1 cup honeydew, or other available melons or fresh fruits 1 cup watermelon, or other available melons or fresh fruits 1 cup fresh berries, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or other available berries For Fruit Dressing: 3 oz cream cheese ¼ cup orange juice ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup crushed pineapple ¼ cup sugar ¼ tsp salt 1 orange peel, thinly sliced...

Ingredients 28 oz crushed tomatoes, (1 tin) 3 cups vegetable stock 3 twigs basil leaves, chopped 1 cup red onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 carrots, medium, small dice 1 bay leaf ½ tsp red chili flakes 2 tsp Italian seasoning ¼ cup white wine 1 tbsp tomato paste salt and ground black pepper, to taste 3 tbsp olive oil focaccia toast Preparation In a large pot, saute the chopped onion, carrots, and garlic in oil until translucent....

1/2 lb butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 tsp orange extract 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg 2 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 bag semisweet chocolate morsels, small bag Cream butter and sugar. Add orange and vanilla extract; mix well. Add egg; mix well. In separate bowl, mix together flour and baking powder. Gradually add flour mixture; mix well. Stir in chopped pecans. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheets....

Ingredients 3 cups broccoli, roughly chopped 1 lb elbow macaroni ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 tbsp Dijon mustard ½ cup onion, chopped 2 tbsp capers, drained and chopped Kosher salt , to taste pepper, freshly ground, to taste ½ tsp red pepper flakes, (optional) Preparation Bring a very large pot of water to a boil. Add a couple of tablespoons of salt, return to a boil, and cook the pasta according to package directions, until just al dente....

Quinoa Kale Salad: A meal on it’s own This salad has it all: popping flavors, pretty colors, a variety of textures, and important nutrients, including plant-based protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich carbohydrates. Make this salad as a vegetarian meal or as a side dish to accompany roasted or grilled chicken, seafood, pork, or beef. The flavors in this gorgeous kale salad are enough to stand on their own while also pairing nicely with a variety of proteins....

We’ve lived in Tennessee for just over four years now, and it’s about time we start earning our Southern credentials. Think of it like the boy scouts for grown ups, but instead of badges for fire starting and knot tying, we’ve got biscuit making and chicken frying. And without a doubt, the foundation of any solid Southern cook is most definitely a big ol’ bowl of grits. At the rate I’m going I’ll have my grits badge in no time....

Taylor refuses to let me experiment on Thanksgiving. Especially when it comes to the pie. Talk about a buzzkill. My suggestions of “let’s try this!” or “how about that totally unique variation?” are shot down with a loving but firm, “No.” And god forbid I suggest making something OTHER than pumpkin… Or, he tells me sure, go ahead and experiment, but he’ll be purchasing his own pre-made pie at the grocery store....

Ingredients 1 small vanilla instant pudding 1 cup milk 8 oz. Cool Whip, container 5 tart crisp apples, chopped 5 Snickers bars, chopped Preparation Combine instant pudding and milk. Let set until it begins to thicken a little. Stir in Cool Whip. Mix well. Stir in apples and Snickers bar pieces. Related Video

1 pt. fresh strawberries, ripe 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk ½ cup lemon juice ¼ tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. vanilla Wash berries and pat dry. Combine condensed milk with lemon juice and remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until thickened. Dip berries in lemon mixture as a dessert or as a starting course. Sugar: 242g : Calcium: 1215mg Calories: 1459kcal Carbohydrates: 262g Cholesterol: 135mg Fat: 36g Fiber: 10g Iron: 3mg Potassium: 2322mg Protein: 35g...

Ingredients 1cupgranulated sugar,plus additional 2 tbsp ½cupcold water,plus additional 1 tbsp 6tbspwhite vinegar 1½tbspred wine vinegar 1tbsparrowroot 1tbsponion flakes,minced 2½tspdijon mustard 2½tspmustard powder ¾tspcelery salt ¾tspfresh onion juice ¾tsppoppy seed ½tsponion salt ¼tspgarlic salt,plus additional ⅛ tsp ¼tsppaprika,plus additional ⅛ tsp ¼tspblack pepper,plus additional ⅛ tsp 2dropssesame oil Preparation Whisk sauce ingredients together in a small saucepan. Bring mixture to boiling while whisking constantly. Reduce heat to low simmer, stirring, for about 5 minutes until thickened and flavorful....

Ingredients 1 lb chicken tenderloins, boneless and skinless ¼ cup soy sauce ¾ cup pineapple juice ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp dry mustard ¼ tsp white pepper ¼ cup brown sugar 2 tbsp honey ½ cup light corn syrup 1 tbsp white onion, minced 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tsp white distilled vinegar 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp brown sugar 1 tsp buttermilk baking mix...

Ingredients 1 lb all-purpose, bread flour 1 tsp salt 1½ tbsp dry yeast 1 tsp sugar 1 cup warm milk 2 oz butter, melted Preparation Sift the flour and salt into a bowl and leave in a warm place. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm milk. Let froth, then mix in the butter. Stir all the liquid into the warm flour and beat well until smooth and elastic. Cover and proof in a warm place for 50 minutes or until doubled in bulk....

For Crust: 1 ⅓ cups all purpose flour ½ tsp salt ½ cup unsalted butter, (chilled) cut into ½-inch cubes 4 tbsp ice water For Filling: 3 cups pecans, about 10 oz, divided 6 eggs, large 2 cups sugar 2 cups dark corn syrup ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 1 tbsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp salt lightly sweetened whipped cream Crust: To make crust, blend flour and salt in processor 10 seconds....

Suitable for vegan and gluten free diets. It is made with just 2 essential ingredients, but there are various add-ins that can elevate this simple dessert. If using fresh fruit, then try and use in-season fruits for the best budget-friendly results. This is a delicious Watermelon Bowl fruit salad that the whole family will love. It is great served for the summer, potlucks, a party, birthday parties, bbq, brunch, 4th of July, memorial day, holidays, and more....

WARM GOAT CHEESE CROUTONS AND TOASTED WALNUTS ¼ lb fresh creamy goat cheese, cut into 4 equal pieces ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1½ tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup walnut pieces, shelled 4 long French baguette loaf, diagonal slices, each about ¼ inch thick MUSTARD VINIAGRETTE 1 Tbsp Sherry vinegar 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp fresh tarragon, finely chopped...