Vegan Dairy Free Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Ingredients

For the crust:
• 1 cup raw almonds
• 1 cup raw walnuts
• 8 medjool dates (pits removed)
• 2 T water
For the filling:
• 2 cups raw cashews (soaked overnight)
• 1 1/2 cups raspberries (I used fresh, but you can probably use frozen as well)
• 3 T lemon juice (or juice of 1 1/2 small lemons)
• 1/3 cup coconut oil (softened)
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp salt
For the chocolate:
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup almond milk

Cocoa Rubbed Ribs



Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons McCormick Chili Powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Basil Leaves
• 1 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon McCormick Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Crushed Red Pepper
• 2 racks pork baby back ribs (about 4 pounds), white membrane removed
• 1 cup passion fruit nectar
• 3/4 cup barbecue sauce

Barbecue Meatball Skewers with Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Makes: 20 meatball skewers
• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Cook time: 12 minutes
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup basil, chopped
• 1 egg, scrambled
• 3 tablespoons onion, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella
• 2 cups KC Masterpiece Kansas City Classic Barbecue Sauce
• 20 3-inch wooden skewers

Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Cranberries

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Brussels sprouts
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup dried cranberries

Fruit Soup

Ingredients:

3 cups fresh fruit, diced (peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, grapes)
6 cups water
1/2 cup sugar or honey, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Alaska Sockeye Salmon with Herbs and Garlic

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds Alaska sockeye salmon, fresh or thawed
• Cooking spray
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons melted butter or extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs

Grilled Pork Chops with Basil-Garlic Rub

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in pork loin chops, 3/4-inch thick
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper