Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: cake flour eggs olive oil Olive Oil Cake Ingredients 1 3/4 cups (235g) cake flour,* plus more for dusting pan 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 3 large eggs, brought to room temperature** 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar 2 tsp lemon zest 1 cup extra virgin olive oil (good quality) 1 cup whole milk, brought to room temperature** 1 Tbsp lemon juice Powdered sugar, for dusting top (optional) Nonstick cooking spray, preferably olive oil Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Brownies & Bars Christmas Cookies Desserts Thanksgiving Tagged: brown sugar butter cream flour honey oranges pecans vanilla extract Pecan Pie Bars Ingredients Shortbread Crust 1 cup butter , softened 2/3 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or 1 tsp vanilla 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour Pecan Topping 1/2 cup butter 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/3 cup honey 2 Tbsp heavy cream 1/8 tsp salt 2 cups roughly chopped pecans 1 tsp orange zest (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Mexican and Southwestern Sides & Sauces Tagged: cilantro garlic jalapeno limes onions tomatoes Pico de Gallo Ingredients 1 lb roma tomatoes, diced small (about 6 medium) 2/3 cup finely chopped yellow onion* 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro 1 small jalapeno**, seeded and minced (2 Tbsp) 1 small garlic clove, finely minced (3/4 tsp) 2 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice Salt, to taste Instructions Add tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice to a mixing bowl and toss while seasoning with salt to taste....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Sides & Sauces Tagged: chives dill garlic lemons mayonnaise parsley sour cream Ranch Dip Recipe Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh chives 1 Tbsp minced fresh dill 1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove) 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper Instructions In a mixing bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon, parsley, chives, dill, dill, garlic, salt and pepper....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: butter powdered sugar strawberries Strawberry Buttercream Frosting Ingredients 3/4 cup unsalted butter , at room temperature* 1 cup (15g) freeze dried strawberries 2 1/2 Tbsp heavy cream 2 cups (230g) powdered sugar Instructions In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, fitted with paddle attachment, whip butter on medium-high speed until very pale and fluffy 6 - 8 minutes, frequently scraping down sides and bottom of bowl....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Poultry Tagged: cheddar cheese chicken garlic green onions hot sauce mayonnaise mozzarella parsley sour cream Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients 8 oz. cream cheese, well softened* 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 1/2 cup Frank’s hot sauce 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove) 2 1/2 cups small chopped rotisserie chicken breast (or shredded small) 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish 1 Tbsp thinly sliced green onions, plus more for garnish Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Desserts Holidays Pies and Cheesecakes Thanksgiving Tagged: brown sugar butter cinnamon eggs flour ginger nutmeg sugar sweet potatoes vanilla extract Sweet Potato Pie Ingredients 1 cup (142g) unbleached all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 2 tsp (8 g) granulated sugar 1/4 tsp (heaping) salt 8 Tbsp (113g) unsalted butter, well chilled, cut into small cubes 3 - 5 Tbsp ice water 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes (about 3 medium), such as red garnet 6 Tbsp (85g) salted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces 1 (5 oz) can evaporated milk (2/3 cup) 3/4 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions To make crust: In a medium mixing bowl whisk together 1 cup flour, 2 tsp sugar and heaping 1/4 tsp salt....

Categorized: Desserts Treats and Snacks Tagged: brown sugar cream cheese toffee Toffee Apple Dip Ingredients 1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 (8 oz) pkg. toffee bits Instructions In a mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer, whip together cream cheese with brown sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute. Reserve 1 Tbsp toffee bits then fold in remainder. Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle top with remaining 1 toffee bits....

Categorized: Drinks Tagged: limes sugar sweetened condensed milk Brazilian Limeade Ingredients 4 cups cold water, divided 3/4 cup fresh lime juice 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup granulated sugar Ice, for serving Instructions To a blender jar add 3 cups water, lime juice, condensed milk and sugar. Blend on low speed until well combined and frothy, pour in last 1 cup water and give it a quick stir. Pour over ice in a pitcher in individual cups, serve immediately....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Fall Faves Halloween Thanksgiving Tagged: butter buttermilk cinnamon cloves cream eggs flour ginger nutmeg pumpkin sea salt sugar vanilla extract Browned Butter Pumpkin Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting Ingredients Cake 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces 2 1/4 cups (318g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 3/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1 1/2 cups (324g) granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 2/3 cups (395g) canned pumpkin puree 1/4 cup (60ml) buttermilk Caramel sauce 1 cup (210g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup water 3/4 tsp fine sea salt 1/4 cup cup (56g) unsalted butter 2/3 cup (160ml) heavy cream Frosting 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter 3 1/4 cups (375g) powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup caramel sauce (from above) 1/4 tsp fine sea salt, or to taste Chopped pecans, for garnish (optional) Instructions For the cake: Add butter to a medium saucepan set over medium heat....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Pasta & Italian Sides & Sauces Tagged: balsamic vinegar basil garlic mozzarella olive oil parmesan pasta tomatoes Caprese Pasta Salad (with Avocado!) Ingredients Pasta salad 10 oz. (2 3/4 cups) mini penne pasta shells Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 2 small avocados, diced (they should be fairly firm but ripe) 8 oz. fresh mozzarella pearls 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, then more for serving to taste (use white balsamic vinegar for better coloring if desired) Pesto 1 cup (18g) slightly packed fresh basil leaves 1 cloves garlic, peeled 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp finely shredded parmesan, plus more for serving if desired 1 Tbsp pine nuts or chopped walnuts Instructions Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to directions on package....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Soups Tagged: avocados chicken chicken broth cilantro cumin garlic green onions lime juice tomatoes Chicken Avocado Soup Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts,* or 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/4 cups chopped green onions (including whites, mince the whites) 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced** 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth*** 2 Roma tomatoes,**** seeded and diced 1/2 tsp ground cumin Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice 3 medium avocados , peeled, cored and diced Tortilla chips , monterrey jack cheese, sour cream for serving (optional) Instructions In a large pot heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Tagged: bell pepper brown rice chicken chicken broth chili powder cilantro cumin garlic limes onions tomatoes Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls (One Pan) Ingredients 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup diced yellow onion 3 cup chopped bell pepper (about 2 medium) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 2/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 (15 oz) can fire roasted tomatoes 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 2 cups instant brown rice 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese 1/3 cup chopped cilantro Instructions Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in non-stick 12-inch saute pan or deep skillet over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Desserts Pies and Cheesecakes Tagged: butter cinnamon cream eggs flour sugar Churro Cream Puffs Ingredients 1 Tbsp granulated sugar 2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided 2 Tbsp honey 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 pinch salt 16 cream puff shells, recipe HERE Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line and 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk together granulated sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl, set aside....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Tagged: chicken chicken broth cream garlic mustard olive oil sage thyme Creamy Dijon Mustard Chicken Ingredients 4 (6 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves)* 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth** 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 Tbsp dijon mustard (I like Grey Poupon it’s not overly harsh, can add more to taste) 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme 1/2 tsp dried sage 1 tsp honey Fresh parsley, minced, for garnish (optional) Instructions Using a meat mallet flatten the chicken portions out even to about 1/2-inch thickness....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Fall Faves Main Dish Soups Tagged: bacon bay leaves butter carrots celery chicken broth chives corn flour ham milk onions oregano potatoes sour cream thyme Creamy Ham Potato and Corn Chowder Ingredients 2 cups cooked ham , diced into small cubes (I used left over ham roast, ham steak works too) 6 slices bacon , cooked and crumbled 5 1/2 Tbsp butter , divided 1 medium yellow onion , diced (1 1/2 cups) 2 carrots , peeled and diced (3/4 cup) 2 celery stalks , diced (3/4 cup) 2 (14....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: basil butter cream flour garlic milk onion powder oregano red pepper flakes spinach tomatoes tortellini Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini Ingredients 1 (20 oz.) pkg refrigerated three cheese tortellini 3 Tbsp butter 2 cloves garlic cloves , minced 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 tsp onion powder 1 1/4 cups milk (I used 2%, anything but skim works fine) 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 (14.5 oz....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Valentines Tagged: butter chocolate cocoa powder egg yolks eggs flour powdered sugar raspberries sour cream sugar vanilla extract Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream Frosting Ingredients 2 oz unsweetened chocolate , chopped 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp (124g) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp (38g) unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup (220g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, softened 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup (124g) sour cream 1/2 cup boiling water Raspberry Buttercream Frosting, see notes for link 12 or 24 raspberries (12 if you only want to add to tops, 24 if you want one underneath frosting too) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: chick peas chicken cucumber cumin feta garlic lemons lettuce olive oil tahini tomatoes Greek Grilled Chicken & Hummus Wrap Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs bonless skinless chicken breasts Olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 Tbsp Greek vinaigrette dressing 4 (10-inch, burrito size) flour tortillas (wheat, low carb or spinach is fine) 3/4 cup hummus, store-bought or homemade (homemade recipe in notes below) 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce 2 medium roma tomatoes, diced 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced 1/2 cup (2....

Categorized: Main Dish Soups Videos Tagged: basil carrots celery chicken broth egg garlic ground beef italian seasoning olive oil onions panko bread crumbs parmesan cheese parsley tomatoes Meatball Soup Ingredients 1 lb 90 to 93% lean ground beef 1/2 cup (1.2 oz) panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup (1 oz) finely shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 6 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley, divided 1 large egg 2 tsp Italian seasoning, divided 1/2 tsp each salt and black pepper, plus more for soup 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion 1 cup diced carrots (2 medium)` 3/4 cup thinly sliced celery (2 medium ribs) 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves) 3 (14....