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Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Tagged: ancho chili powder avocado cabbage cayenne pepper cheddar cheese chili powder coriander cumin garlic limes olive oil smoked paprika soy sauce tofu tomatoes tortillas Tofu Tacos Ingredients 15 to 16 oz extra firm tofu 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp ancho chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat) Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed* Toppings (optional) Thinly shredded cabbage (green or red) Avocado, sliced or guacamole Roma tomatoes, diced or pico de gallo Chopped cilantro Vegan cheddar cheese or dairy cheese Vegan sour cream or dairy sour cream Mexican hot sauce Instructions Wrap tofu in a few paper towels, place on a plate then put a cast iron skillet or other heavy pan over tofu to drain for 10 minutes....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Tagged: chili powder cilantro cumin garlic lentils onions paprika tomatoes vegetable broth Vegetarian Lentil Tacos (Slow Cooker) Ingredients 1 1/2 cups green lentils, picked over and rinsed 3 cups vegetable broth 1 (10 oz) can mild diced tomatoes and green chiles 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 2 tsp minced garlic 2 tsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder 1 tsp paprika Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice For serving Corn tortillas or crisp taco shells, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes (for serving) Instructions Add lentils, broth, olive oil, tomatoes, onions, garlic, chili powders, and paprika to a 5 - 6 quart slow cooker....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: applesauce butter cinnamon cream cheese eggs flour ginger greek yogurt nutmeg vanilla extract vegetable oil zucchini Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients Zucchini Cake 2 cups (283g) all-purpose flour, scoop and level to measure 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 2/3 cup (140g) packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable or canola oil 1/2 cup (120g) applesauce 1/3 cup (83g) plain Greek yogurt 2 large eggs 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups (314g) finely grated zucchini (grate on small holes of box grater....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: avocados chicken cilantro garlic green onions lemons parsley tomatoes Avocado Chicken Salad Ingredients 1 large (8 to 10 oz) avocado, mashed with a fork 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 3 Tbsp finely chopped green onions 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro 3/4 tsp minced fresh garlic (or 1/4 tsp dried granulated) Salt and black pepper 2 cups (11 oz) shredded cooked chicken breast (I like to use rotisserie chicken) 2/3 cup grape tomatoes, sliced or 1/2 cup diced celery Instructions In a mixing bowl stir together mashed avocado, lemon juice, green onions, parsley, cilantro, garlic and season with salt and pepper to taste....

Categorized: Main Dish Seafood Tagged: butter garlic lemon parsley shrimp Baked Shrimp (with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce) Ingredients 1 1/4 lbs extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup butter 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Salt and pepper 1/8 tsp Red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional) 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place shrimp in baking dish. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Valentines Tagged: brown sugar butter chocolate cocoa powder eggs flour sugar vanilla extract Brownie Cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup (72g) unbleached all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1/4 cup (22g) Dutch process cocoa powder (scoop and level to measure, sift if clumpy) 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp (heaping) salt 8 oz. 60% chocolate,* chopped small 5 Tbsp (70g) unsalted butter, diced into pieces 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs (cold) 1....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Spring Tagged: brown sugar butter carrots cinnamon cream cheese eggs flour ginger nutmeg pecans powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (213g) all purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 cup (4 oz) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup (106g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (55g) packed light-brown sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (118g) finely grated carrots Chopped pecans or cinnamon , for decoration (optional) Frosting 5 oz cream cheese , softened (don’t over-soften it) 6 Tbsp (3 oz) butter, softened 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups (220g) powdered sugar Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Desserts Ice Cream & Chilled Desserts Tagged: chocolate egg yolks heavy cream sugar vanilla extract Chocolate Mousse Ingredients 4 large egg yolks 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 2 cups (475ml) heavy cream, divided, plus more for topping if desired* 1 pinch sea salt (optional) 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract 7 oz. bittersweet chocolate,** chopped small Instructions In medium mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer whip together egg yolks and granulated sugar on high speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: cream cheese oreos white chocolate Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Cupcakes {aka Oreo Cheesecake Cupcakes} Ingredients 28 Oreo cookies, divided 2 (8 oz) pkgs. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/3 cups white chocolate chips (about 8 oz) 1/3 cup heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line 20 muffin cups with paper liners and place one Oreo in the bottom and center of each of the 20 cups, set aside....

Categorized: Main Dish Soups Tagged: bacon bay leaves butter cheddar cheese chives corn garlic half and half honey onions potatoes thyme Summer Corn Chowder Ingredients 8 ears fresh sweet yellow corn, husked and silks removed and kernels cut from cob 3 Tbsp butter 5 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces (see note*) 1 medium yellow onion chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 clove garlic, minced 5 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1 bay leaf Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup half and half 1 Tbsp honey 2 - 3 Tbsp chopped fresh chives Shredded cheddar cheese, for serving (optional) Instructions Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Soups Tagged: avocados black beans canola oil cheddar cheese chicken chicken broth chili powder cilantro corn cream cumin garlic green chilis masa harina monterey jack cheese onions paprika pinto beans sour cream tomatoes tortilla chips Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup (GF) Ingredients 1 Tbsp canola oil 1 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 1 Tbsp finely minced garlic (3 cloves) 1 jalapeño , seeded and chopped (1/4 cup) 1 (32 oz) carton low-sodium chicken broth 1 tsp of each chili powder , cumin, and paprika Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts* 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies 1 1/3 cups milk 1/3 cup masa harina** 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn 2/3 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup sour cream For serving: Shredded cheese (I used a blend of cheddar and monterey jack), sour cream, diced avocados, cilantro, lime wedges (optional), corn tortilla chips Instructions Heat canola oil in a large pot over medium heat....

Categorized: Breakfast Desserts Tagged: brown sugar butter cinnamon crescent dough powdered sugar vanilla extract Easy Mini Cinnamon Rolls {Crescent Dough} Ingredients 1 (8 oz) tube refrigerated crescent roll dough (such as Annie’s or Pillsbury) 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 cup (not packed, 45g) light brown sugar Icing 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar 2 - 4 tsp milk 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Tagged: beef olive oil pepper salt Filet Mignon Ingredients 4 (8 oz each) filet mignon steaks* Kosher salt Fresh cracked black pepper 1 Tbsp light olive oil or vegetable oil Instructions Let steaks rest at room temperature 1 hour uncovered to help take the cold chill off and dry the exterior. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place an oven safe wire cooling rack on a rimmed baking sheet....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Videos Tagged: crushed tomatoes french bread mozzarella olive oil parmesan cheese tomato paste French Bread Pizza Ingredients 1 (14 oz) loaf French bread (about 17-inches long, 4-inches wide*) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup (scant) pizza sauce, preferably homemade , or store-bought 1 3/4 cups (7 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese Desired toppings (see notes for ideas) Instructions Move oven rack up one level and preheat oven to 425 degrees....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Tagged: butter chicken flour garlic italian seasoning parsley Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Ingredients 1 1/4 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic (4 cloves) 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley* Instructions Preheat a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Fall Faves Healthy Sides & Sauces Thanksgiving Tagged: carrots garlic green beans olive oil potatoes rosemary thyme Roasted Vegetables with Garlic and Herbs Ingredients 1 1/4 lbs. baby red potatoes, halved and larger ones quartered 1 lb. medium carrots, scrubbed clean, cut into 2-inch pieces and thicker portions halved 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 Tbsp minced fresh thyme 1 Tbsp minced fresh rosemary Salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 oz....

Categorized: Healthy Pasta & Italian Sides & Sauces Tagged: garlic lemons olive oil parmesan cheese pasta Lemon Orzo Recipe Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 2 tsp minced fresh garlic (2 cloves) 2 2/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, then more as needed Salt, to taste 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest, divided 8 oz (1 1/3 cups) dry orzo pasta 1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese 3 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley (optional for garnish) Instructions Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: brownie mix chocolate marshmallows Marshmallow Brownie 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 2 cups mini marshmallows 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 3 Tbsp butter 3 Tbsp water Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Tagged: avocados bell pepper black beans cayenne pepper cilantro corn cucumber cumin greek yogurt lemon juice lettuce mayonnaise milk onion powder red onion tomatoes tortillas Mexican Chopped Salad with Greek Yogurt Cilantro Lime Ranch Ingredients 1 head romaine lettuce , chopped 2 ears corn (raw), kernels cut from cob 4 mini orange peppers (or 1 large) , diced 4 roma tomatoes , diced 1 cucumber , peeled and diced 1/2 medium red onion , chopped 2 avocados (ripe but still slightly firm), diced 1 can black beans , drained and rinsed Tortilla strips , optional (recipe here Lime Cilantro Dressing: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (I used whole) 2 Tbsp mayonnaise (I used full fat) 6 Tbsp milk (more or less as desired) 1/2 cup packed cilantro , very finely chopped 1 clove garlic , minced 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp cumin 2 - 3 pinches cayenne pepper Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice Instructions Toss all salad ingredients together in a bowl....