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It's officially summer, which means it's bbq season! These cheesy zucchini boats are great as a side or the main course.  Ingredients 4 medium zucchini5 tsp olive oil, divided in two3 cloves garlic1/4 medium red onion1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese4 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese1 tsp Vanillablossom Paprika1/2 tsp Vanillablossom Ground Pepper2 tsp Vanillablossom Basil2 tsp Vanillablossom Oregano1/2 teaspoon salt   Directions Slice zucchini in half lengthwise. Brush open face with half the olive oil and grill face down over medium heat until soft. Mince garlic and finely chop the onion. Combine both in medium bowl with remaining oil, onion, mozzarella, Parmesan and spices. Mix well. Flip zucchini face...

  Can you make dried basil pesto? And does it even taste good? Yes, through we recommend making it with fresh basil if at all possible! Here’s our recipe for dried basil pesto.   Ingredients 1/4 cup raw unsalted cashews, pine nuts, or walnuts1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded1 medium garlic clove, peeled3 tbsp dried basil1 tbsp fresh lemon juice1/8 tsp kosher salt6 tbsp olive oil   Directions In a food processor, place all ingredients but the olive oil. Blend for a few seconds until fully combined. With the food processor on, add the olive oil in a steady stream. Continue to...

    There's nothing quite like warm, home-baked bread! Adding eggs creates an extra rich flavor that will keep you wanting more. MAKES TWO LOAVES. Ingredients 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet) 2 1/4 cups warm water1/4 cup sugar 1 tbsp salt 2 eggs (optional)2 tbsp oil 6 1/2 cups whole wheat or all purpose flour 1 egg (for glaze) Directions Add yeast to warm water and wait until frothy and bubbly (about 10 mins). Combine yeast/water mix with sugar, salt, 2 eggs (optional) and oil in a large bowl. Slowly add flour, kneading gently. Once all flour is combined, knead...

Gooey, soft and fudgy... what more would you want from a brownie?  Ingredients ½ cup butter1 cup white sugar2 eggs1 tsp Vanillablossom Vanilla Extract½ cup all-purpose flour½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder¼ tsp baking powder¼ tsp salt Directions Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Flour and grease an 8-inch square pan, or line with parchment paper.Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Beat in remaining ingredients until combined. and pour batter into prepared pan. Smooth with a spatula until and even thickness throughout.Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes...

  Made in the Hong Kong style, these egg tarts are a little sweet, a little rich and super tasty! Bet you can't have just one! Ingredients FILLING 4 eggs, beaten (put aside 2 tbsp)¾ cup hot water6 tbsp sugar⅛ tsp salt¼ cup evaporated milk⅛ tsp Vanillablossom Vanilla Extract PASTRY 2 cups all-purpose or cake flour½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature¼ cup powdered sugar2 tbsp egg, beaten⅛ teaspoon salt⅛ tsp Vanillablossom Vanilla Extract   Directions PASTRY In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, and salt. Add softened butter, and bring mixture together gently with your hands until just combined. Don't overknead, otherwise...