Categorized: Sides & Sauces Thanksgiving Tagged: butter cheddar cheese half and half milk panko bread crumbs pasta Baked Mac and Cheese Ingredients 1 cup (2.5 oz) panko bread crumbs 6 Tbsp (3 oz) butter*, divided 12 oz. (3 cups) dry macaroni pasta 1 tsp salt, more or less to taste Pepper to taste 5 Tbsp (1.6 oz) flour 2 1/2 cups (590ml) whole milk, warmed** 1 cup (235ml) half and half, warmed** 2 cups (8 oz) extra sharp cheddar, shredded (I like to use Cracker Barrel) 2 cups (7....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Christmas Healthy Pasta & Italian Tagged: balsamic glaze basil mozzarella olive oil oregano tomatoes Caprese Christmas Tree Ingredients 2 lbs. fresh mozzarella (logs), sliced into 1/4-inch slices 2 lbs medium vine ripe tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices 2 bunches fresh basil 1 tsp dried oregano (optional) 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp balsamic glaze Flakey sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (4-inch) sliced bagutte chunk, halved through thickness (use top half) Instructions Take two of the slices of fresh mozzarella and cut a star for the top using a cookie cutter, stack the two stars together and set aside....

Categorized: Mexican and Southwestern Seafood Sides & Sauces Videos Tagged: avocados cilantro cucumber jalapeno lemons limes shrimp tomatoes Ceviche Ingredients 1 1/4 lbs. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 2 medium roma tomatoes, diced (1 cup) 3/4 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 medium jalapeno pepper,* seeded if preferred for less heat, diced Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and diced (about 1 cup) 1 medium avocado, diced Instructions Bring a pot of water to a boil....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Videos Tagged: cayenne pepper chicken chicken broth cinnamon cloves coriander cream cumin fennel seeds garlic mustard olive oil onions turmeric Chicken Curry Ingredients Spice blend 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed in a small bag with a meat mallet 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 tsp ground mustard 1/4 tsp ground cloves Curry 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped (1 cup) 4 garlic cloves, minced (1 1/2 Tbsp) 1 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup drained canned diced tomatoes or peeled, seeded, diced fresh tomatoes Salt Cayenne pepper, to taste 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1 1/4-inch cubes 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (optional) 1/3 cup heavy cream 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro Instructions In a small mixing bowl whisk together all of the spices in the spice blend, set aside....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Tagged: cardamom cayenne pepper chick peas cilantro cinnamon cloves coconut milk coriander cumin fennel seeds garlic ginger limes mustard powder olive oil paprika tomatoes turmeric yellow onion Chickpea Coconut Curry Ingredients 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp ground cumin 3/4 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp mustard powder 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp cardamom (optional) 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional) Salt and pepper, to taste Cayenne pepper, to taste 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves) 1 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger (1-inch knob) 1 (14....

Categorized: Breads & Rolls Tagged: butter eggs flour sesame seeds sugar yeast Homemade Hamburger Buns Ingredients 3 cups (15 oz) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 3 Tbsp granulated sugar 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup warm water (110 to 120 degrees) 1 large egg, at room temperature 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature For topping 1 large egg, mixed with 1 Tbsp water 1....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Tagged: butter chicken flour garlic lemon olive oil oregano paprika parsley thyme Lemon Butter Chicken Tenders Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders (or tenderloins) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp paprika 1 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 Tbsp minced garlic 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 3 Tbsp minced parsley Instructions Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Desserts Pies and Cheesecakes Tagged: butter cream cream cheese gelatin graham crackers lemons powdered sugar sugar sweetened condensed milk vanilla extract Lemon Icebox Pie Ingredients Graham Cracker Crust 1 1/4 cups (140g) graham cracker crumbs (about 9 full size sheets) 1/8 tsp salt 2 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar 5 Tbsp (70g) unsalted butter, melted Lemon Pie Filling 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, divided 1 tsp powdered gelatin 1 (8 oz) pkg....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: neufchatel cheese parmesan pasta romano Light Fettuccine Alfredo Ingredients 8 oz fettuccine pasta , uncooked 1 1/2 Tbsp butter 1 1/2 Tbsp flour 1 1/4 cups milk 2 Tbsp heavy cream 1 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp salt , or to taste 1/4 tsp garlic powder , to taste 1 1/2 oz finely shredded Parmesan (1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp slightly packed) 2 oz Neufchatel cheese (aka 1/3 less fat cream cheese), diced into cubes freshly ground white or black pepper , to taste chopped fresh parsley for garnish , optional finely shredded Romano cheese or more Parmesan for serving , optional (not added to calorie count) Instructions Directions: Cook pasta according to directions listed on package....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: brown sugar butter corn syrup flour granulated sugar heavy cream milk salt sweetened condensed milk vanilla extract Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: butter egg yolks flour jam sugar Millioniare’s Shortbread Ingredients Shortbread crust 16 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 1 Tbsp pieces 2 cups (283g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 2 Tbsp milk 1/2 tsp salt (fine sea salt or table salt) Caramel filling 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar 1/2 tsp salt (fine sea salt or table salt) 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup corn syrup or golden syrup 6 Tbsp salted butter 1 tsp vanilla extract Chocolate 10 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped Instructions For the shortbread: Brown the butter, to do so melt 16 Tbsp salted butter in 12-inch saute pan or skillet over medium heat....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: brown sugar butter candy canes chocolate cocoa powder flour half and half marshmallows peppermint extract powdered sugar vanilla extract Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies Ingredients Cookies 12 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate, broken into pieces or chopped 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces 1 1/2 cups (213g) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (21g) unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/4 cups (280g) packed light brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 tsp peppermint extract 1 tsp vanilla extract 24 large marshmallows Icing 2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup (21g) cocoa powder 4 Tbsp (56g) unsalted butter, diced into small pieces 1/4 cup half and half 1/4 tsp peppermint extract Crushed candy canes, for topping Instructions For the cookies: Add chocolate and butter to a medium microwave safe mixing bowl....

Categorized: Desserts Treats and Snacks Tagged: chocolate cream cheese graham crackers raspberries Raspberry Cheesecake Truffles Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese , softened slightly 14 graham cracker sheets , finely ground in a food processor 3 Tbsp seedless raspberry jam 3 Tbsp powdered sugar 1/4 cup white chocolate chips , melted 1/2 tsp raspberry or vanilla extract 6-8 drops red food coloring 1 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips or white chocolate chips (you can also use bark) 1 1/2 Tbsp vegetable shortening 2 graham cracker sheets , finely ground in a food processor (for topping) Instructions In a mixing bowl, using a fork, mix together cream cheese, 14 ground graham cracker sheets, raspberry jam, and powdered sugar....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Spring Valentines Tagged: butter cornstarch cream cream cheese eggs flour lemon zest powdered sugar sour cream strawberries sugar vanilla extract Strawberry Shortcake Trifles Ingredients Cake 2 cups (284g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting pan 3 Tbsp (26g) cornstarch 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 12 Tbsp (170g) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups (315g) granulated sugar 1 tsp lemon zest 4 large eggs 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (283g) sour cream (I used light because it’s what I had on hand) Strawberry layer 2 lbs fresh strawberries, diced, plus 12 more small whole for garnish 3 1/2 Tbsp (45g) granulated sugar Cream layer 2 cups (475ml) heavy cream 6 oz (170g) cream cheese, softened 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup (90g) powdered sugar Instructions For the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Videos Tagged: allspice beef beef broth bread butter cardamom cream egg yolks flour garlic nutmeg onions pork Swedish Meatballs Ingredients 2 oz (about 1 cup) fresh crustless bread crumbs* 1/4 tsp each nutmeg, allspice, cardamom Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 1/2 Tbsp butter, divided 2/3 cup finely chopped yellow onion (1/2 medium) 1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove) 1/4 cup milk 2 large egg yolks 3/4 lb 85% lean ground beef 3/4 lb ground pork 3 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cups low-sodium beef broth 1/3 cup heavy cream 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: cream cheese graham crackers raspberries white chocolate

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Videos Tagged: chicken chicken thighs cilantro cinnamon coriander cumin garlic ginger greek yogurt lemons olive oil paprika Yogurt Marinated Chicken Ingredients Yogurt Marinade 2/3 cup whole milk Greek yogurt 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp lemon juice + 1 tsp lemon zest 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp salt and freshly ground black pepper (can adjust to taste) 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for serving Chicken 2 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 7 thighs), or chicken breasts (about 5) Instructions In a mixing bowl whisk together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, salt, pepper and cilantro....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Spring Videos Tagged: applesauce carrots cinnamon cream cheese nutmeg Best Ever Carrot Cake Ingredients 2 cups (283g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger 4 eggs 3/4 cup (175ml) vegetable oil 1/2 cup (130g) unsweetened applesauce 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 3/4 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar (break up any clumps) 2 tsp vanilla extract 3 cups (348g) finely grated carrots** 1 cup chopped pecans (optional) 1 recipe Cream Cheese Frosting HERE (use amounts listed in notes there for a 2 layer cake) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: cocoa peppermint extract Brownie Peppermint Cookies Ingredients 1 (18.3 oz) pkg brownie mix (I used Betty Crocker fudge brownie mix) 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 tsp salt 2 large eggs 2 Tbsp milk 1/2 cup unsalted butter , melted 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 tsp peppermint extract 1 recipe vanilla cream frosting , recipe follows 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes Vanilla Cream Frosting 4 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened 6 Tbsp heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Main Dish Pasta & Italian Poultry Tagged: anchovies chicken dijon mustard garlic greek yogurt lemons lettuce olive oil parmesan pasta tomatoes worcestershire Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Ingredients Dressing 5 anchovy fillets, canned in oil (drained) 3/4 cup mayonnaise 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic Salt and black pepper, to taste Salad 10 oz....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Poultry Tagged: bell pepper brown sugar chicken chili powder chipotle pepper cilantro cumin garlic limes olive oil oranges yellow onion Chicken Fajita Kebabs Ingredients 2 tsp lime zest 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice 3 Tbsp orange juice (mandarin or navel) 3 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for brushing grill 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 1 tsp packed brown sugar 2 tsp chili powder (preferably 1 tsp regular 1 tsp ancho) 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp minced canned chipotle pepper, or more to taste (about 1 pepper) 3 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish 1 tsp salt 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 3/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1 1/4-inch pieces 1 large yellow onion peeled and diced into 1-inch chunks 3 bell peppers (preferably 1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green), cored and diced into 1-inch pieces Instructions If using wooden skewers soak in water overnight or at least 1 hour....