Categorized: Beef and Pork Breakfast Main Dish Tagged: butter buttermilk flour milk sausage sugar Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Ingredients Biscuits 2 cups (283g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 Tbsp aluminum free baking powder 2 tsp granulated sugar 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 8 Tbsp (113g) unsalted butter, divided, 7 Tbsp cold, 1 Tbsp melted 1 cup (235ml) buttermilk, cold Gravy 1 lb. pork breakfast sausage 1/3 cup (47g) all purpose flour Salt and pepper, to taste 3 cups (710ml) whole milk 2 Tbsp butter, if needed Instructions Biscuits Preheat oven to 450 degrees....

Categorized: Breakfast Healthy Tagged: avocados bell peppers cilantro eggs feta cheese limes red onions tomatoes turkey sausage Breakfast Bowls Ingredients 16 oz. turkey breakfast sausage Cooking spray (avocado oil or olive oil cooking spray) 1 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (can omit, it’s spicy) 8 large eggs, whisk together in a large bowl til well blended Salt and black pepper 1 medium avocado, sliced 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Pico 1/2 large red bell pepper 1/2 small red onion, halved or quartered 8 oz....

Categorized: Asian Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: cashews chicken chicken broth cornstarch garlic ginger green onions hoisin sauce honey rice vinegar soy sauce vegetable oil Cashew Chicken Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces 1 Tbsp + 2 tsp cornstarch, divided 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, divided Salt and white or black pepper 6 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth or water, then more as needed 3 1/2 Tbsp hoisin sauce 1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 Tbsp honey 1/2 tsp sesame oil 4 green onions, chopped, plus more for serving if desired 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp finely grated, peeled fresh ginger 2 cups diced broccoli florets (small pieces) 1 medium bell pepper, chopped 3/4 cup unsalted cashews, roughly chopped Sesame seeds, for serving (optional) Instructions In a mixing bowl, toss chicken with 1 Tbsp cornstarch to evenly coat....

Categorized: Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Poultry Tagged: cheddar cheese chicken enchilada sauce monterey jack cheese tortillas Chicken Enchiladas (with Homemade Enchilada Sauce) Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (1 batch) homemade enchilada sauce , recipe link in notes below 14 (6-inch) corn tortillas 3 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken* 1 1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded cheddar cheese (mild or medium) 1 1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded monterey jack cheese Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Poultry Tagged: bell pepper butter cayenne pepper chicken cream flour garlic garlic powder milk mushrooms olive oil onion powder oregano paprika parmesan parsley pasta red onion thyme Creamy Cajun Grilled Chicken Pasta Ingredients 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (shrimp can be substituted) 2 Tbsp olive oil , divided 6 tsp cajun seasoning , divided (recipe in notes below) 12 oz dry linguine or fettuccine pasta 2 Tbsp butter 1 clove garlic , minced 3 Tbsp flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1 medium red bell pepper , sliced into thin strips then strips halved (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 medium yellow bell pepper , sliced into thin strips then strips halved (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/2 large red onion , sliced into thin strips 2 cups sliced button mushrooms (about 8) Fresh parsley , for garnish Instructions Heat a grill over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Breakfast Drinks Tagged: bananas blueberries greek yogurt oats pineapple Healthy Protein Smoothies Ingredients Blueberry Banana Smoothie 1 cup Almond Milk Plus Protein , divided (I used So Delicious brand with 5g added protein) 1/4 cup quick oats 1 (5.3) oz Strawberry or Blueberry Nonfat Greek Yogurt 1/2 overripe banana , chilled 1/2 cup fresh blueberries , chilled 5-6 ice cubes Pina Colada Smoothie 1 cup Almond Milk Plus Protein , divided 1/4 cup quick oats 1 (5....

Categorized: Healthy Mexican and Southwestern Tagged: masa harina How to Make Corn Tortillas Ingredients 2 cups (8.5 oz) masa harina corn flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups warm water, then more as needed Instructions In a mixing bowl whisk together masa harina and salt. Pour in water then mix with a wooden spoon to combined. Knead mixture by hand for a few minutes until you have a soft non-sticky dough, while adding more water or masa harina as needed 1 Tbsp at a time (it shouldn’t feel wet or very dry, a little softer than playdough)....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Healthy Main Dish Soups Tagged: carrots celery chicken broth kale olive oil onions oregano parmesan parsley rosemary sausage Kale White Bean and Sausage Soup Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 12 oz beef Polska Kiebasa Sausage , sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots (about 3) 1 1/3 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks) 4 cloves garlic , minced 3 (14....

Categorized: Asian Beef and Pork Main Dish Videos Tagged: beef brown rice brown sugar garlic ginger green onions honey limes rice sesame seeds soy sauce Korean Beef Bowls Ingredients 1 1/2 Tbsp honey* 1 1/2 Tbsp dark brown sugar (light can be substituted) 1 Tbsp sesame oil 2 tsp fresh lime juice 3 Tbsp soy sauce 2 Tbsp water 2 tsp vegetable oil 18 oz. 85% lean ground beef 1/3 cup chopped green onions, white and light portion 1 Tbsp minced fresh garlic 1 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (optional) Chopped green onions (green portion), chopped unsalted peanuts, or toasted sesame seeds 2 cups cooked white or brown rice, or cauliflower “rice” (or more as desired) Instructions In a small mixing bowl whisk together honey, brown sugar, sesame oil, lime juice, soy sauce and water....

Categorized: Sides & Sauces Tagged: chicken broth couscous garlic lemons olive oil parsley Lemon Couscous Recipe Ingredients 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic (1 large clove) 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth) 1 tsp lemon zest 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Salt 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley, or more to taste (optional)* 1 cup (6 oz) couscous (not pearl couscous) Instructions Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat....

Categorized: Breakfast Christmas Tagged: bread brown sugar butter eggs flour half and half maple syrup milk powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract Overnight French Toast Casserole Ingredients 3 Tbsp granulated sugar 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 pinch ground nutmeg 6 large eggs 1 cup milk (anything but skim) 1 cup half and half 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 (14.5 - 16 oz) loaf sourdough bread*, cut into 1-inch slices then slices cut into 1-inch cubes* 2 Tbsp melted butter, plus more butter for baking dish Powdered sugar, for dusting (about 1 tsp) Real maple syrup or pancake syrup, for serving Crumble topping 1/3 cup (46g) all-purpose flour 1/3 cup (78g) packed light brown sugar 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp salt 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, cold and diced into small cubes Instructions For the French toast: Butter a 13 by 9-inch baking dish....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: butter candy canes egg yolks eggs flour peppermint extract sugar vanilla extract white chocolate chips Peppermint Cookies Ingredients 2 1/3 cups (330g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp peppermint extract 1 1/3 cups (226g) white chocolate chips, plus more for tops if desired 1/2 cup (heaping, 103g) crushed peppermint candy canes (8 standard size)* Instructions In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Uncategorized Tagged: bell pepper chicken broth eggs garlic ground beef italian seasoning parsley rice tomato sauce worc yellow onion Porcupine Meatballs Ingredients Meatballs 1 1/2 lbs. 85% lean ground beef 3/4 cup dry jasmine rice 3/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion 3/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1 large garlic clove, minced (1.5 tsp) 3 Tbsp finely chopped parsley 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 large egg 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil Sauce 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, then more to thin as desired 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 3/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley Shredded mozzarella cheese, for serving (optional) Instructions To a large mixing bowl add ground beef, rice, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, 3 tbsp parsley, the Italian seasoning, egg, salt and pepper....

Categorized: Breakfast Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Fall Faves Halloween Thanksgiving Tagged: brown sugar butter cinnamon cloves eggs flour ginger granulated sugar half and half nutmeg pecans powdered sugar pumpkin sour cream vegetable oil Pumpkin Coffee Cake Ingredients Crumb Topping 3/4 cup (105g) all-purpose flour 3 Tbsp (45g) granulated sugar 3 Tbsp (45g) packed light brown sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp salt 6 Tbsp (3 oz) unsalted butter, melted 1/3 cup (36g) chopped pecans Cake 1 3/4 cups (245g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 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 1/2 cup (105g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (105g) light brown sugar 1/4 cup (2 oz) unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1 cup (240g) canned pumpkin puree 3 Tbsp (48g) sour cream 1 tsp vanilla extract Glaze (optional) 2/3 cup (85g) powdered sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp half and half 1/4 tsp vanilla Instructions For the crumbs: In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt, while using fingertips to break up an clumps of brown sugar....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Christmas Desserts Tagged: butter buttermilk cocoa powder cream cheese egg yolks eggs flour powdered sugar vanilla extract vegetable oil vinegar Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (354g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 3 Tbsp (19g) unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable or canola oil 3 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 1 oz liquid red food coloring 1 1/3 cups (315ml) buttermilk 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 tsp vinegar Frosting 16 oz cream cheese, nearly at room temperature 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, nearly at room temperature 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 6 cups (720g) powdered sugar Instructions For the Red Velvet Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Seafood Videos Tagged: bell pepper celery seeds garlic olive oil paprika parsley red onion shrimp squash thyme tomatoes zucchini Shrimp and Summer Veggie Foil Packs Ingredients 1 small zucchini, ends trimmed, sliced into half moons (1 1/3 cups) 1 small yellow squash, ends trimmed, sliced into quarters (1 1/3 cups) 1 pint grape tomatoes 1 green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1/2 small red onion, chopped into chunks and separated 1 1/2 cups fresh corn 1 1/4 lbs....

Categorized: Main Dish Soups Tagged: carrots celery chicken broth garlic ground beef parsley red potatoes rosemary tapioca starch thyme tomato paste worcestershire yellow onions Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stew Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs. red potatoes, cut into bite size chunks (about 4 medium potatoes) 3 cups unsalted chicken broth,* warmed, plus up to 1 cup more to thin as desired 1 Tbsp beef base 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp minced fresh rosemary, or 1 tsp dried 2 tsp minced fresh thyme, or 3/4 tsp dried 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef 1 Tbsp olive oil Salt and black pepper 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 1 cup chopped celery (2 ribs) 12 oz....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Soups Tagged: bell pepper carrots celery chicken broth garlic italian seasoning onions potatoes sausage spinach tomatoes Smoked Sausage and Vegetable Soup Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 12 oz. smoked turkey kielbasa sausage quartered through the length then sliced 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 1 cup diced carrots (2 medium) 1 cup diced celery (2 stalks) 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow bell pepper (1 medium) 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves) 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 (14....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: basil italian pasta pine nuts spaghetti spinach sun dried tomatoes Spaghetti with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Spinach Ingredients 12 oz. Barilla Spaghetti Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (8.5 oz) jar sun dried tomatoes in olive oil with herbs,* chopped, oil drained and reserved 1 Tbsp minced garlic 8 oz. baby spinach, roughly chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 1/4 cup pine nuts Instructions Cook spaghetti according to package instructions....

Categorized: Desserts Drinks Tagged: coconut milk cream fruit juice granulated sugar strawberries vanilla extract Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink Recipe Ingredients 1 1/2 cups berry juice, such as Juicy Juice Berry or Strawberry Kiwi, chilled 2/3 cup canned coconut milk, room temperature or chilled 1/2 cups cold water 6 oz (about 6 large) frozen strawberries 2 Tbsp sugar* 1 1/2 cups ice, for serving 3 fresh strawberries,** sliced, for garnish (optional) Whipped Topping (optional) 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 Tbsp granulated sugar 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Instructions For the whipped topping Pour heavy cream, sugar and vanilla into a medium mixing bowl or a 2 cup liquid measuring cup (if it’s wide enough for beater blades)....