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- (1 stick, ½ cup) vegan butter, melted and cooled until warm (I used the Stork vegan butter block that’s available in the UK. However, most firm vegan/dairy free butter blocks will work well.) (1)
- (1 stick) unsalted butter (1)
- (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk (1)
- (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes (1)
- (15 ounce) can creamed corn (not drained) (1)
- (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained (1)
- (153g) Greek yogurt or sour cream about ⅔ cup; at room temperature (1)
- (16 ounces) Italian salad dressing (1)
- (2 cups) plain gluten free flour blend (1)
- (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained (1)
- (200g) granulated sugar (1)
- (3 tbsp) unsweetened plain or Greek-style vegan yoghurt, room temperature (1)
- (¾ cup) light brown sugar (1)
- (¾-1 cup) toasted pecans, chopped (1)
- (57g) unsalted butter melted (1)
- (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O® (1)
- (60mL) heavy whipping cream at room temperature (1)
- (8 ounce) box Jiffy cornbread mix (1)
- (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed (1)
- (8 ounce) package cream cheese (1)
- (8 oz) blocks Pepper Jack cheese, shredded (1)
- (8 oz) pkgs. cream cheese, softened well (but not melted) (1)
- (900g) full fat block cream cheese completely softened to room temperature (1)
- (approx. 6 cups) chicken stock (water plus 4 stock cubes is fine) (1)
- (which is 3 x 70g/2.5oz) packets of instant noodles noodles only, discard the flavour packets (1)
- A box of white cake mix is ideal, as it provides a neutral base to showcase the festive colors. You can also use vanilla or yellow cake mix if preferred. (1)
- A little flour (1)
- Additional sugar (1)
- All purpose flour (1)
- All-purpose flour (15)
- All-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative like cornstarch) (1)
- Almond milk (1)
- Ard-boiled eggs sliced in half (buy ready-cooked hard boiled eggs, or see notes for boiling yourself) (1)
- Avocado (1)
- Avocado (diced, for creamy richness) (1)
- Avocado, pit and skin removed (1)
- Baby carrots (1)
- Baguette (1)
- Baking powder (8)
- Baking powder: (1)
- Baking soda (9)
- Ball burrata cheese (approx. 8 ounces or 227 grams) (1)
- Balsamic glaze, to drizzle (1)
- Banana cream instant pudding (1)
- Basil, chopped (1)
- Beansprouts (1)
- Beaten (1)
- Beef broth (3)
- Black and white sesame seeds (1)
- Black beans (canned, drained, and rinsed, for hearty protein) (1)
- Black pepper (3)
- Black pepper (adjust to your spice tolerance) (1)
- Black tea bags (depending on variety, check label) (1)
- Blocks cream cheese (1)
- Boiling water (3)
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts diced (1)
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2)
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (1)
- Box Spice Cake mix (1)
- Bread crumbs (1)
- Broccoli florets (1)
- Brown sugar (6)
- Brown sugar (light or dark) (1)
- Butter (5)
- Butter (or dairy-free butter for dairy-free diets) (1)
- Butter or cooking spray (for greasing ramekins) (1)
- Butter, softened (2)
- Butter, softened (regular or dairy-free) (1)
- Butter, softened at room temperature: (1)
- Buttermilk (2)
- Buttermilk, at room temperature (1)
- Can butter beans, drained and rinsed (1)
- Can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (1)
- Can diced fire-roasted tomatoes (1)
- Can evaporated milk (1)
- Can sliced black olives, drained (1)
- Can sliced mushrooms, drained (1)
- Can small white beans, drained and rinsed (or another can of cannellini or butter beans) (1)
- Canned pumpkin (1)
- Canned red kidney beans (1)
- Canola oil (3)
- Canyon Crust Beef Seasoning (1)
- Carrot peeled and sliced into thin strips (1)
- Carrot, chopped (2)
- Cayenne pepper (1)
- Cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference) (1)
- Celery seed (1)
- Cherry tomatoes (quartered, for juicy freshness) (1)
- Cherry tomatoes, halved (1)
- Chia seeds (1)
- Chicken breasts (1)
- Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, sliced into cutlets, 650g total (1)
- Chicken broth (alcohol-free) (1)
- Chili powder (2)
- Chilli oil or chilli paste such as sambel oelek – optional (1)
- Chinese rice wine or sherry (1)
- Chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo) (1)
- Chopped chocolate or chocolate chips (regular or vegan) (1)
- Chopped cilantro (fresh, for a bright, herby note) (1)
- Chopped crispy beef bacon (1)
- Chopped fresh chives, optional (for garnish) (1)
- Chopped green bell pepper (1)
- Chopped green onions (1)
- Chopped mango (1)
- Chopped onion (1)
- Chopped parsley (1)
- Chopped pecans (2)
- Chopped pecans (optional) (1)
- Cilantro, minced (optional) (1)
- Cinnamon (2)
- Clove garlic (1)
- Clove garlic paste (1)
- Cloves garlic (1)
- Cloves garlic, minced (2)
- Cloves minced garlic (1)
- Cloves of garlic minced (1)
- Cocoa powder (for dusting ramekins) (1)
- Confectioners’ sugar (1)
- Cooked and crumbled beef bacon (1)
- Cooked and peeled shrimp (1)
- Cooked chicken breasts shredded (about 340g/12 oz) (1)
- Cooked grilled chicken breasts, chopped (1)
- Cooked lobster meat, chopped (1)
- Cooking spray (1)
- Cool whip Full fat (1)
- Cornstarch (2)
- Cornstarch (45g) (1)
- Cotija or feta cheese (crumbled, for tangy contrast) (1)
- Cottage cheese (1)
- Crab meat (1)
- Cream cheese (2 packages, 8 oz each), room temperature (1)
- Cream cheese, softened (3)
- Creamy garlic sauce: The star for rich, garlicky flavor (store-bought or homemade). (1)
- Croissant (1)
- Crushed pretzels (1)
- Cucumber, diced (1)
- Cumin (brings warm, earthy flavor) (1)
- Cups graham cracker crumbs (1)
- Egg (3)
- Egg yolk (1)
- Egg yolks (1)
- Egg yolks at room temperature (1)
- Eggs (12)
- Eggs at room temperature (1)
- Eggs room temperature (1)
- Eggs, at room temperature (3)
- Eggs, beaten (1)
- Elbow macaroni (1)
- Evaporated milk, well chilled or 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (1)
- Everything but the bagel seasoning (to taste) (1)
- Extra virgin olive oil (1)
- Feta cheese, crumbled (go for the block kind—it’s creamier) (1)
- Finely chopped parsley (1)
- Finely chopped pecans (1)
- Finely chopped rotisserie chicken (1)
- Finely chopped shallots (1)
- Finely grated carrots (1)
- Flour (2)
- Flour tortilla wraps (1)
- Fresh basil (chopped, for a herby lift) (1)
- Fresh basil, chopped (1)
- Fresh berries, to serve (raspberries or blueberries work great) (1)
- Fresh black cherries (pitted, or two 10 oz bags frozen pitted black cherries, thawed) (1)
- Fresh ginger grated (1)
- Fresh green beans, trimmed (1)
- Fresh herbs, for garnish (1)
- Fresh lavender blossoms (or more to taste) (1)
- Fresh lemon juice (2)
- Fresh mint leaves (1)
- Fresh parsley (1)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional): Adds a pop of color and freshness. (1)
- Fresh shiitake mushrooms stems trimmed and sliced, or cut in half (1)
- Fresh sliced banana: Enhances creaminess and natural sweetness. (1)
- Fresh spinach (1)
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional) (1)
- Freshly ground black pepper (1)
- Frozen peaches: Offers juicy sweetness and a velvety blend. (1)
- Frozen puff pastry, thawed (1)
- Frozen strawberries: Brings sweet-tart flavor and vibrant color. (1)
- Full fat sour cream (1)
- Garlic (minced) (1)
- Garlic cloves, minced (1)
- Garlic granules (1)
- Garlic powder (6)
- Garlic powder: Adds bold, savory flavor to the chicken. (1)
- Garlic salt or Lawry's Seasoned Salt (1)
- Ghee (1)
- Graham cracker crumbs (1)
- Graham cracker crumbs (3 cups) more for thicker crust divided (1)
- Graham crackers 14.4 oz. box (1)
- Granulated sugar (14)
- Granulated sugar (150g) (1)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (2)
- Green beans, chopped (1)
- Green leaf lettuce leaves (1)
- Green onion sliced (1)
- Green pepper, diced (1)
- Green tea bags (1)
- Ground beef (1)
- Ground beef (90% lean or leaner) (1)
- Ground beef, 85/15 recommended (1)
- Ground black pepper (2)
- Ground cinnamon (11)
- Ground cloves (2)
- Ground cumin (3)
- Ground ginger (3)
- Ground nutmeg (5)
- Large bay leaves (1)
- Large chicken breasts, diced: Provides lean protein and a juicy base. (1)
- Large eggs (3)
- Large flour tortillas: Soft and sturdy to hold the filling. (1)
- Large iceberg lettuce leaves (1)
- Large shrimp, deveined, unpeeled (1)
- Lean ground beef (2)
- Lemon juice (4)
- Lemon juice (240ml) (from 4 to 5 lemons) (1)
- Lemon juice, optional (1)
- Lemon slices or wedges (1)
- Lemon wedges for a zesty kick. (1)
- Lemon zest (from 3 lemons) (1)
- Lemons, juiced (remove seeds, save pulp) (1)
- Lettuce leaves (1)
- Lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayo, or ketchup to customize your crack burgers to your liking. (1)
- Light brown sugar (2)
- Light brown sugar, packed (1)
- Light corn syrup (1)
- Light corn syrup (or dark for deeper flavor) (1)
- Light soy sauce (1)
- Lime juice (freshly squeezed for zesty flavor) (1)
- Long grain rice (1)
- Lumpia wrappers (or small spring roll/egg roll wrappers) (1)
- Mango puree (from fresh or frozen mango) (1)
- Mango slices or mint sprigs for a pretty presentation. (1)
- Matcha powder (ceremonial grade for drinking) (1)
- Mayonnaise (3)
- Medium bananas, finely mashed (about 350g peeled weight, 1½ cups mashed) (1)
- Medium carrots, or more to taste (1)
- Medium head cabbage (1)
- Medium onion (1)
- Medium ripe bananas (1)
- Melted butter (3)
- Milk (4)
- Milk (I used 1%) (1)
- Milk (whole or 2% for richness) (1)
- Minced garlic (2)
- Minced garlic cloves (1)
- Minced garlic OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder (1)
- Minced ginger (1)
- Mozzarella cheese (1)
- Of beefsteak tomato (1)
- Of cheddar cheese (1)
- Of salt (3)
- Oil for frying (2)
- Oil, for frying (vegetable or canola, about 2 cups for deep frying) (1)
- Old-fashioned rolled oats (1)
- Olive oil (2)
- Olive oil (divided) (1)
- Olive oil (for grilling or searing, about 1 tablespoon) (1)
- Olive oil (or avocado oil for a higher smoke point) (1)
- Olive oil (or butter if you prefer) (1)
- Olive oil if frying (1)
- Olive oil, divided (1)
- Olive oil: For cooking the chicken to golden perfection. (1)
- Onion powder (1)
- Onion powder: Enhances the seasoning with a subtle depth. (1)
- Optional sweetener: Maple syrup, Honey, Agave nectar (1)
- Orange food coloring (1)
- Orange juice: Boosts flavor and helps everything blend smoothly. (1)
- Oreos (1)
- Oreos chopped (1)
- Ounces additional hot water or steamed milk of your choice (1)
- Ounces hot water, about 175°F (not boiling!) (1)
- Oyster sauce (1)
- Package chocolate chips (1)
- Package sliced pepperoni, coarsely chopped (1)
- Package uncooked egg noodles (1)
- Packed brown sugar light or dark (use 1/4 cup for a slightly less sweet topping) (1)
- Packed fresh parsley sprigs (1)
- Packed light-brown sugar (1)
- Panko breadcrumbs (1)
- Paprika (5)
- Paprika (preferably smoked paprika) (1)
- Paprika: Brings a smoky, warm note to the mix. (1)
- Parsley, chopped (1)
- Peanut butter (1)
- Pecans, chopped (1)
- Pepper (1)
- Pepper (to taste) (1)
- Pepper, to taste (1)
- Pieces boneless chicken thighs with skin on (1)
- Plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt: Provides protein and a tangy kick. (1)
- Plus 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar (1)
- Poppy seeds (1)
- Powdered sugar (4)
- Pre-cooked brown or white basmati rice (or cook 1 cup dry rice to yield 2 cups) (1)
- Pumpkin pie spice (3)
- Pumpkin puree (4)
- Pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling) (1)
- Pure maple syrup (1)
- Pure vanilla extract (3)
- Raisins (optional) (1)
- Ranch dressing (3)
- Ranch dressing powde (1)
- Red and green Jell-O (such as cherry and lime flavors) give the cake its Christmas-themed colors. (1)
- Red onion (1)
- Red onion, chopped (1)
- Red onion, diced (2)
- Red pepper flakes (for a subtle kick) (1)
- Red potatoes, cut into quarters (1)
- Red wine vinegar (2)
- Red, green, or multicolored sprinkles are perfect for decorating the cake and giving it a festive touch. (1)
- Reduced-sodium vegetable broth (1)
- Resh blueberries (1)
- Ribs celery, chopped (1)
- Rice (1)
- Rice Krispies cereal (1)
- Rice vinegar (1)
- Ripe avocados (1)
- Ripe banan (1)
- Ripe spotted bananas (1)
- Ripe tomatoes, diced (any variety, but recommend vine-ripened or locally-grown for best flavor!) (1)
- Romaine lettuce (shredded, for crisp texture) (1)
- Salsa (choose mild or spicy to taste) (1)
- Salt (18)
- Salt (to taste) (1)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste (1)
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste (1)
- Salt and pepper (1)
- Salt and pepper to taste (3)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for seasoning) (1)
- Salt and pepper to taste: Balances and elevates all flavors. (1)
- Salt and pepper, to taste (2)
- Salt to taste (enhances the rice’s flavor) (1)
- Salt, or to taste (1)
- Salt, to taste (1)
- Salted butter (1)
- Scoops vanilla ice cream (1)
- Sea salt (1)
- Self rising flour (1)
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips (1)
- Semisweet chocolate morsels (1)
- Semisweet chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips) (1)
- Sesame oil (2)
- Sesame seeds (2)
- Shredded cabbage (1)
- Shredded cheddar cheese (5)
- Shredded cheddar cheese: Delivers sharp, melty goodness. (1)
- Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (1)
- Shredded gruyere cheese (1)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese (1)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (1)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese: Adds stretchy, mild creaminess. (1)
- Shredded unpeeled zucchini (1)
- Skirt, flank, or bavette steak (quick-cooking cuts for tender results) (1)
- Sliced green onion (1)
- Sliced mushrooms (1)
- Slices American cheese (1)
- Slices beef bacon (1)
- Slices of bread (whole grain or gluten-free recommended) (1)
- Slices thick-cut turkey bacon, chopped (1)
- Slices whole wheat bread, toasted (1)
- Small new potatoes, halved: (1)
- Smoked paprika (3)
- Smoked paprika (adds smoky depth) (1)
- Sour cream (3)
- Sour cream (for creamy tang) (1)
- Sour cream, at room temperature (1)
- Soy sauce (1)
- Soy sauce (or tamari/shoyu for gluten-free) (1)
- Soy sauce preferably low sodium (1)
- Spring onions scallions chopped (1)
- Sriracha hot sauce depending on how hot you like it (1)
- Stalks celery (1)
- Stew meat (cut into 1-inch pieces) (1)
- Store-bought 10-inch graham cracker crust (1)
- Strawberries Fresh, Washed, Diced, Patted dry (1)
- Strawberries, chilled (1)
- Sugar (4)
- Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (drain if oil-packed) (1)
- Sweet chili sauce (1)
- Sweet corn (canned or fresh, for sweet crunch) (1)
- Sweet gem lettuce (1)
- Sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and chopped (1)
- Sweet red pepper, chopped (1)
- Sweet red pepper, diced (1)
- Table salt (1)
- Thick bread (brioche, sourdough, or Texas toast work best) (1)
- Thin spaghetti, broken into 1-inch pieces (1)
- Thinly sliced red onion (1)
- To 1/4 cup sugar (or brown sugar (1)
- Tomato paste (1)
- Tomato Paste (1)
- Tomatoes, cored and sliced (1)
- Tomatoes, diced (1)
- Tortilla chips (for crunchy texture, about 1 cup crushed) (1)
- Turkey breakfast sausage meat (1)
- Water (5)
- Water (600ml) (1)
- While not required, a pinch of salt and pepper enhances the chicken’s flavor before grilling. Keep these staples handy for seasoning. (1)
- Whipped cream or a similar topping is used for frosting. Cool Whip is a popular choice for its light and fluffy texture. (1)
- White or yellow onion, chopped (1)
- White pepper (1)
- White sugar (2)
- White whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour or whole wheat pastry flour or regular whole wheat flour (1)
- Whole chicken wings (fresh or thawed) (1)
- Whole milk (1)
- Whole milk Cold (1)
- Whole or 2% milk (1)
- Whole rectangular graham crackers (1)
- Whole star anise (1)
- Whole-grain sandwich buns (1)
- Worcestershire (1)
- Worcestershire sauce (1)