Categorized: Desserts Fall Faves Pies and Cheesecakes Thanksgiving Tagged: brown sugar butter cinnamon cloves egg yolks eggs flour ginger half and half nutmeg pecans pumpkin shortening vanilla extract Streusel Pumpkin Pie Ingredients Crust 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp granulated sugar 1/4 tsp salt 8 Tbsp unsalted butter , cold and diced into 1/2-inch cubes 3 - 5 Tbsp ice water Filling 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch 4 oz cream cheese , softened well 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp ground cloves 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 tsp salt 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup half and half* Streusel 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 2 Tbsp packed light-brown sugar 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp salt 4 Tbsp unsalted butter , cold and diced into 1/2-inch cubes 1/3 cup chopped pecans Sweetened whipped cream , for topping Instructions For the crust: In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, sugar and salt....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Videos Tagged: cheddar cheese chicken broth chili powder cilantro cumin garlic ground beef milk onions paprika tomatoes Taco Pasta Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 lb 93% lean ground beef* Salt and black pepper 2 tsp minced garlic 1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder 1 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, then 1/4 cup more if needed 2 cups whole milk 1 (14....

Categorized: Main Dish Sandwiches Seafood Tagged: bread cheddar cheese dil lemons mayonnaise parsley pickles red onions tomatoes tuna Tuna Melt Ingredients 1 (12 oz) can solid white tuna (the big can), well drained 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup finely chopped baby dill pickles 2 Tbsp minced parsley 1 Tbsp minced dill 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Salt and black pepper 6 hearty bread slices, such as sourdough or whole wheat bread 1 large tomato sliced 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, or 6 slices cheddar 3 Tbsp softened butter Instructions In a medium mixing bowl toss together drained tuna, mayonnaise, red onion, pickles, parsley, dill and lemon....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Soups Tagged: basil carrots celery chicken broth garlic green beans olive oil onions parmesan rosemary spinach thyme tomatoes tortellini vegetable broth zucchini Tuscan Tortellini Vegetable Soup Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots (about 4) 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 1 cup chopped celery (about 3 stalks) 2 cups chopped green beans , about 1-inch pieces 2 cups chopped zucchini (about 2 small) 4 cloves garlic , minced 3 (14....

Categorized: Fall Faves Healthy Main Dish Poultry Sides & Sauces Thanksgiving Tagged: apples bacon balsamic vinegar chicken cranberries feta honey lettuce mustard olive oil walnuts Chicken Apple Bacon Walnut Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients Salad 1 1/2 lbs cooked chicken breasts , diced into strips* (about 3 chicken breasts) 6 - 8 slices bacon , cooked and diced 3 medium apples , sliced 3/4 cup chopped , toasted (or candied walnuts) 9 oz spring mix lettuce (with spinach) 6 oz crumbled feta 1/2 cup dried cranberries Balsamic Vinaigrette 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 Tbsp honey 2 tsp dijon mustard 2 Tbsp finely chopped shallot Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste Instructions Layer all salad ingredients into individual salad bowls or over plates....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: chicken garlic honey mustard onions rosemary Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Ingredients 4 to 5 (8 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts or 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/4 cup whole grain, coarse mustard 2 Tbsp dijon mustard 2 Tbsp yellow mustard 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 4 small sprigs rosemary Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F....

Categorized: Desserts Drinks Tagged: bananas blueberries frozen yogurt sherbet Banana Berry Smoothies {Jamba Juice Copycat} Ingredients 2 ripe bananas 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries 1 1/4 cups raspberry sherbet 3/4 cup fat free frozen yogurt 1 cup berry blend juice , plus 1/4 cup more as needed* 8 ice cubes Instructions Add bananas, blueberries, raspberry sherbet, frozen yogurt and berry blend juice to a blender, cover with lid and blend until well blended....

Categorized: Breakfast Main Dish Tagged: bananas brown sugar buttermilk cinnamon cream cheese eggs flour powdered sugar sour cream sugar vanilla extract Banana Bread Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze Ingredients Pancakes 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup sour cream 3 Tbsp granulated sugar 3 Tbsp packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cups mashed overripe bananas (from about 3) 1 large egg 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 4 Tbsp unsalted butter , melted Glaze 4 oz cream cheese , softened 4 Tbsp butter , softened 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 6 Tbsp milk (more or less to reach desired consistency) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions For the pancakes: Preheat an electric griddle to 350 degrees (you could also make these on the stovetop using a non-stick pan)....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Tagged: carrots chicken thighs cornstarch garlic onions parsley potatoes rosemary thyme white wine yello Braised Chicken Thighs and Vegetables Ingredients 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs* (about 2 1/2 lbs) Salt and pepper 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, sliced 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves) 2/3 cup dry white wine** 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more as desired 2 lbs red potatoes or yellow potatoes, cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces 1 1/4 lbs carrots, cut into 3/4-inch thick slices (wider carrots work best) 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1 Tbsp minced fresh rosemary 2 Tbsp minced parsley 1 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 Tbsp water (optional to thicken sauce) Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees, set oven rack in center (unless your oven browns quite well then move oven rack down a level)....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Tagged: butter cheddar cheese olive oil onions sausage Brats with Caramelized Onions and Cheddar Cheese Sauce Ingredients Caramelized Onions 3 medium yellow onions, sliced (2 lbs) 2 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper Cheddar Cheese Sauce 1 1/2 Tbsp butter 1 1/2 Tbsp flour 1/8 tsp garlic powder 3/4 cup milk, or more to thin if needed 5 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 1/4 cups) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp spicy brown mustard Brats 1 (19 oz) pkg....

Categorized: Christmas Desserts Sides & Sauces Thanksgiving Tagged: browned butter cereal marshmallows pecans sweet potatoes Browned Butter Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients Sweet Potatoes 5 lbs sweet potatoes 1/2 cup (113g) salted butter, diced into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup (105g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (55g) packed light-brown sugar 1/4 tsp salt 3 large eggs 1/3 cup (80ml) milk (anything but skim) Topping 2 cups (128g) crushed corn flakes* 1/2 cup (54g) chopped pecans 1/4 cup (55g) packed light-brown sugar 3 Tbsp (42g) salted butter, diced into 1-inch pieces 3 cups (148g) miniature marshmallows Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: bacon butter flour garlic milk mozzarella parmesan red onion spinach yeast Caramlized Onion, Bacon and Spinach Pizza Ingredients 1 lb pizza dough homemade or store bought 7 slices (7 oz) bacon, cooked and chopped 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided 8 oz baby spinach 1 large red onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick slices Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp granulated sugar 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp butter 1 large garlic clove, minced 2 Tbsp flour 3/4 cup milk 6 oz low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded 2 oz parmesan cheese, finely shredded Instructions Place a pizza stone in oven and preheat oven to 475 degrees....

Categorized: Asian Healthy Main Dish Tagged: bell peppers cabbage carrots chicken cilantro garlic ginger green onions honey lettuce limes olive oil peanut butter peanuts rice vinegar sesame oil sesame seeds soy sauce Chinese Chicken Salad Ingredients Dressing 1/4 cup light olive oil or vegetable oil 3 Tbsp creamy peanut butter 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 2 Tbsp soy sauce 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 2 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp peeled and minced ginger 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic (1 large clove) 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice (optional) 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional), or more to taste Salad 1/2 large head romaine lettuce, shredded 1/2 medium head Napa cabbage, cored and shredded 3 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken breast 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced 1 large carrot, juliened 4 green onions, sliced 1/2 cup rough chopped cilantro 1/2 cup rough chopped peanuts or cashews 2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional) Fried wonton strips, homemade or store-bought (optional) Instructions Make the dressing: In a medium mixing bowl whisk together oil, peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, ginger, garlic, Chinese five spice and red pepper flakes....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: butter cocoa powder egg yolks eggs flour granulated sugar powdered sugar vanilla extract vegetable oil Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Ingredients 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp (38g) unsweetened cocoa powder (scoop and level to measure) 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup (120 ml) boiling water 1/4 cup (58g) unsalted butter, melted 3 Tbsp (45ml) vegetable oil 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Heaping 1/4 tsp salt 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream 3/4 cup+ 2 Tbsp (125g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) Chocolate Buttercream 3/4 cup (170g) butter softened (preferably 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup salted) 2 1/2 cups (326g) powdered sugar 6 Tbsp (38g) unsweetened cocoa powder* 2 - 3 Tbsp heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions For the chocolate cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Soups Tagged: carrots celery chicken chicken broth garlic ginger lemon grass lemon juice olive oil onions parsley pasta turmeric Chicken and Pasta Soup Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups diced carrots (3 medium. Dice small) 1 1/2 cups diced celery (3 stalks. Dice small) 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 2 Tbsp peeled and minced ginger 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 Tbsp lemongrass paste (found in the produce by the herbs) 4 (14....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: asparagus bacon basil chicken cream garlic milk neufchatel cheese oregano parmesan pasta thyme Creamy Chicken Asparagus Pasta Ingredients 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts , pounded with mallet to even thickness 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper , plus more for sauce 12 oz penne pasta 1 lb asparagus , trimmed of ends, remaining diced into 2-inch pieces and steamed 1 1/2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cloves garlic , minced 1 3/4 cup milk (I used 1%) 1/4 cup cream or half and half 3 oz Neufchatel cheese (aka light cream cheese), diced into pieces 1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese 4 - 5 slices bacon , cooked and crumbled into small pieces (optional) Instructions In a small bowl, stir together basil, oregano, thyme and 1/4 salt and pepper....

Categorized: Fall Faves Main Dish Poultry Soups Tagged: bacon bay leaves bell pepper butter cayenne pepper chicken corn flour garlic green onions jalapeno onions potatoes Creamy Chicken and Corn Chowder Ingredients 3 cups cooked shredded chicken* 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/4 cup butter, cut into 1 Tbsp pieces 1 large red bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (1 1/4 cups) 1 - 2 jalapeños, seeds and ribs removed for less heat if desired, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth 3 medium (22 oz) russet potatoes, peeled and chopped slightly less than 1/2-inch thick 2 bay leaves Salt and black pepper, to taste 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn 1 1/2 cups half and half Chopped green onions and shredded cheddar cheese (optional) Instructions In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Pies and Cheesecakes Tagged: almond extract cream cream cheese eggs sour cream sprinkles vanilla extract vanilla wafers Funfetti Mini Cheesecakes Ingredients Crust 1 cup (107g) vanilla wafer cookie crumbs, from about 29 cookies 1 Tbsp (13g) granulated sugar 3 Tbsp(42g) unsalted butter, melted Filling 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp (13g) all-purpose flour 16 oz (453g) cream cheese, well softened 2 large eggs 1/4 cup (59g) sour cream 3 Tbsp (45ml) heavy cream 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp almond extract 1/4 cup + 2 tsp (55g) rainbow jimmies sprinkles, roughy chopped, divided, plus more for serving Sweetened whipped cream, for serving Instructions For the crust: Preheat oven to 325 degrees....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Tagged: dill garlic greek yogurt lemons mayonnaise parsley red onion red potatoes Greek Potato Salad Ingredients 2 1/2 lbs red potatoes, scrubbed and rinsed clean, diced into 3/4-inch cubes 1/3 cup chopped red onion Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 english cucumber (8 oz) halved, seeded, diced 1 cup fat free plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, then more for garnish 1 Tbsp minced fresh dill, then more for garnish 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced (1 tsp) 1/2 tsp lemon zest, or more to taste Instructions Place potatoes in a large pot then add enough water to cover and season water with a teaspoon of salt....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Spring Tagged: bananas brown sugar butter cake flour canola oil cinnamon coconut cream cheese eggs flour nutmeg pineapple powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract Hummingbird Cake Ingredients 1 cup (198g) finely chopped fresh pineapple* 2 1/2 cups (354g) all-purpose flour, divided (scoop and level to measure) 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar 3/4 cup (150g) packed light-brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 cup (235ml) vegetable oil or canola oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups (366g) mashed overripe bananas 1 cup (100g) pecans, toasted and finely chopped, plus more whole or chopped pecans for decorating if desired Frosting and topping 12 oz....