Categorized: Brownies & Bars Desserts Tagged: butter chocolate chips coconut graham crackers pecans sweetened condensed milk walnuts Magic Bars (only 6 ingredients!) Ingredients 10 Tbsp (141g) unsalted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces 2 cups (228g) crushed graham crackers (about 15 full sheets) 2 cups (340g) chocolate chips* 1 cup (86g) shredded sweetened coconut 1 cup (100g) chopped walnuts or pecans 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk** Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Seafood Tagged: avocados chili powder chives cilantro corn cucumber cumin dill garlic greek yogurt lettuce limes milk olive oil onion powder paprika parsley red onion salmon tomatoes Mexican Grilled Salmon Salad Ingredients Salmon 4 (5 - 6 oz) skinless salmon fillets 1 tsp ancho chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil , plus more for grill Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 lime , halved Salad 1 head Romain lettuce 10 oz grape tomatoes , halved 1 cucumber , peeled and chopped 1 1/2 cups fresh corn 1/2 red onion , sliced and rinsed under cool water to remove harsh bite 1/4 cup cilantro leaves (optional) 4 oz Queso Fresco or Feta cheese Avocado Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing, recipe here Instructions For the salmon: Preheat a grill over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Tagged: avocados chili powder cilantro corn cotija garlic green onions jalapeno lime juice mayonnaise red onion vegetable oil Mexican Street Corn Salad with Avocado Ingredients 4 ears fresh corn, shucked and kernels cut from cob (4 cups) 1 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil Salt 1/3 cup chopped red or green onion (if using red run under water and drain to remove harsh bite) 1/3 cup slightly packed cilantro leaves, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced (optional) 1 clove garlic, minced 3 oz Cotija cheese, finely crumbled 3 Tbsp mayonnaise (light or regular) 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice, divided 1/2 tsp chili powder, then more to taste 1 1/2 medium avocados (semi-firm but ripe) peeled, cored and chopped small Instructions Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: butter buttercream cocoa cocoa powder frosting heavy cream powdered sugar vanilla extract Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Ingredients 1 cups (226g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup (113g) salted butter, at room temperature 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar 3/4 cup (70g) cocoa powder (scoop and level to measure) 3 - 4 Tbsp heavy cream 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions In a the bowl of an electric stand mixer, fitted with paddle attachment, whip butter on moderately high speed until very pale and fluffy (nearly white in color), about 5 - 8 minutes, occasionally scraping down sides of the bowl....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Valentines Tagged: baking powder baking soda butter cake flour canola oil cocoa powder egg whites egg yolks eggs flour milk powdered sugar strawberries sugar vanilla beans vanilla extract Neapolitan Cupcakes Ingredients Chocolate Cupcake 1/3 cup unsweetend cocoa powder* 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup boiling water 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 1/2 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 3/4 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk (reserve white for white portion of cupcake) 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 cup all-purpose flour* White Vanilla Cupcake 1 1/2 cups cake flour* 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 7 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar Seeds of 1/2 large vanilla bean 3 large egg whites 1/2 cup milk (anything but skim) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Strawberry Frosting Strawberry Buttercream Frosting, make a double batch of the recipe linked** Instructions For the chocolate cupcake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: broccoli garlic olive oil parmesan pasta red pepper flakes sausage Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Ingredients 1 lb broccoli crowns, bottom stalk trimmed and reserved for another use, remaining cut into florets Salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 oz. orecchiette pasta 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more if desired 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves) 1 lb Italian sausage* (can use mild or hot) 2/3 cup (1....

Perfect Roasted Broccoli Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved Perfect oven Roasted Broccoli is just one of those staple, back pocket recipes. It couldn’t be easier to make and it’s easily my favorite way to cook broccoli! Even people who hate broccoli may just convert to loving it with this tasty oven baked method! Easy Roasted Broccoli Recipe Roasted broccoli is actually one of my favorite side dishes....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: asiago cheese basil broccoli carrots garlic mozzarella mushrooms parmesan parsley pasta red onion ricotta squash zucchini Roasted Vegetable Lasagna Roll Ups Ingredients Marinara Sauce 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic , minced 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatos (I prefer Contadina crushed Roma) 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper Lasagna filling 1 cup sliced carrots 1 red bell pepper , seeded, cored & diced into 3/4-inch pieces 1/2 medium red onion , diced into 3/4-inch pieces 10 cloves garlic , skins left on 4 Tbsp olive oil , divided 2 cups broccoli florets , chopped into small pieces 8 oz mushrooms , sliced 1 medium zucchini , chopped into 1/6-inch thick slices 1 medium yellow squash , chopped into 1/6-inch thick slices 12 whole wheat lasagna noodles (regular semolina noodles would be fine) Cheese filling 1 (15 oz) container low-fat ricotta 1 large egg 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese , divided (10 oz) 1/2 cup finely shredded Asiago cheese (2 oz) 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz) Instructions Heat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Seafood Tagged: asparagus dill garlic lemon olive oil salmon Baked Salmon and Asparagus in Foil Ingredients 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets 1 lb asparagus , tough ends trimmed 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic , minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 lemon , thinly sliced Fresh dill sprigs , or chopped fresh thyme, rosemary or parsley Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F....

Categorized: Main Dish Seafood Uncategorized Tagged: chicken broth cream dijon mustard dill salmon Pan Seared Salmon with Creamy Garlic Dijon Sauce Ingredients 4 (6 - 7 oz) skinless salmon fillets 3 tsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 Tbsp) 1/2 tsp cornstarch 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 Tbsp dijon mustard (or a little more to taste) 1/2 tsp honey 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 Tbsp minced fresh dill Instructions Heat a large non-stick skillets over medium-high heat (if needed you can use two skillets or cook in two batches so they aren’t overcrowded)....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Fall Faves Thanksgiving Tagged: bacon butter corn cream cheese green onions milk sugar Slow Cooker Creamed Corn Ingredients 2 (16 oz) bags frozen petite corn 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar or honey 3/4 tsp salt, then more to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2/3 cup whole milk 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces 1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, diced into cubes 4 slices diced and cooked bacon 2 Tbsp chopped green onion (optional) Instructions Place corn in a 3....

Categorized: Drinks Tagged: honey lemon juice mint raspberries sparkling water sugar Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade Ingredients 12 oz fresh raspberries 1 cup fresh lemon juice , chilled 1/2 cup cold water 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste) 1/2 cup honey 1 liter (33.8 oz) sparkling water or club soda, chilled Fresh mint and ice , for serving Instructions Place raspberries in a food processor and pulse until well pureed. Force raspberry puree through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Videos Tagged: ancho chili powder avocados cilantro cumin garlic honey limes olive oil onions steak tortillas vegetable oil Steak Tacos Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs. sirloin steak or New York Steak (preferably prime grade or well marbled with fat) 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp honey 2 tsp minced garlic 1.5 tsp ancho chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 4 tsp vegetable oil, divided For serving 10 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed 1 avocado, diced 1/2 small red onion or white onion, diced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Instructions Trim away any large chunks of fat and cut steak into strips that are 1/2-inch thick, then cut into pieces that 3/4-inch in size....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Valentines Tagged: egg whites strawberries sugar Strawberry Meringue Cookies Ingredients 3 large egg whites , at room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp strawberry extract red and maroon gel paste food coloring* Instructions Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Place egg whites and sugar in a heat proof bowl which pairs with an electric stand mixer, and set bowl over a pot of simmering water....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: basil chicken garlic olive oil parmesan pasta sun dried tomatoes Sun Dried Tomato Basil and Parmesan Orzo with Chicken Ingredients 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 3/4-inch pieces 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/4 cups (8 oz) dry orzo pasta 2 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, then more as needed (don’t use regular broth, it will be too salty) 1/3 cup sun dried tomato halves packed in oil with herbs (about 12 halves....

Categorized: Fall Faves Thanksgiving Tagged: bacon butter cauliflower cheddar cheese flour garlic milk nutmeg onions panko bread crumbs parmesan parsley White Cheddar Cauliflower Gratin Ingredients 1 (3 lb) cauliflower, cut into large florets Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup unsalted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 tsp minced garlic 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 pinch ground nutmeg 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, divided 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese 2/3 cup Panko bread crumbs Olive oil cooking spray 3 slices bacon, chopped and cooked 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Categorized: Breakfast Sandwiches Videos Tagged: cheddar cheese chives cream eggs english muffins ham parsley Breakfast Sandwich Ingredients 5 large eggs 3 Tbsp heavy cream 1/4 tsp salt, or more to taste 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 Tbsp fresh parsley 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh chives 4 English muffins (white, wheat, or sourdough), split in half 8 slices (8 oz) deli ham, such as black forest or tavern 4 slices (4 oz) cheddar cheese (preferably medium or sharp), or Swiss cheese Hot sauce, to taste (optional) Olive oil cooking spray or avocado oil spray Instructions In a mixing bowl using a fork whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, parsley and chives until combined....

Categorized: Desserts Pasta & Italian Tarts and Pastries Tagged: chocolate chips egg whites flour mascarpone pistachios powdered sugar ricotta vinegar Cannoli Bites Ingredients Cannoli cups: 2 cups all-purpose flour , plus more for dusting work surface 2 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 tsp cocoa powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 pinch nutmeg (optional) 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup butter , melted 1 large egg white 6 - 8 Tbsp apple juice or grape juice* 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar (red wine vinegar or plain white vinegar would be fine) Vegetable oil cooking spray Cannoli Filling 12 oz whole milk Ricotta cheese , strained 8 oz Mascarpone cheese 1/2 cup powdered sugar** 1/3 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips powdered sugar , for dusting (optional) Optional toppings: Melted chocolate , chopped pistachios, sprinkles, toasted sweetened coconut Instructions For the cannoli cups: Add flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt to a food processor and pulse until blended....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Videos Tagged: avocados balsamic glaze basil chicken garlic powder italian seasoning mozzarella olive oil onion powder tomatoes Caprese Chicken (with Avocado) Ingredients 2 (10 - 11 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied and halved 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil 6 oz fresh mozzarella , cut into 8 slices 4 avocado slices (from a firm but ripe large avocado) 2 medium vine ripened tomatoes , sliced 3 Tbsp balsamic glaze (I used Bertolli)* 1/3 cup chopped basil ribbons Instructions In a bowl mix together garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: anchovies avocados chicken dijon mustard garlic garlic powder greek yogurt italian seasoning lemon juice lettuce mayonnaise olive oil onion powder parmesan tomatoes tortillas worcestershire Chicken Caesar Wrap Ingredients 3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken 3 packed cups Romaine lettuce (about 2/3 head) 1 cup heaping (6 oz) grape tomatoes, halved 1/3 cup slightly packed, finely shredded parmesan cheese 1 avocado diced 5 burrito size tortillas, whole wheat or white, warmed Dressing 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 anchovy fillets, mashed finely to a paste (1 1/2 tsp paste) 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tsp worchestershire sauce 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove) Salt and black pepper Instructions For the dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients together....