Categorized: Beef and Pork Healthy Main Dish Tagged: cilantro garlic lemons olive oil oregano parsley red onion red wine vinegar steak tomatoes zucchini Steak Kebabs with Chimichurri Ingredients 1 3/4 lbs. Sirloin steak (thicker steaks), diced into 1-inch cubes 1 large red onion, chopped into chunks 1 lb. cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes (look for larger ones) 2 small zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick Salt and freshly ground black pepper Oil for brushing Chimichurri 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup (packed) fresh parsley (no thick stems) 1/4 cup (packed) fresh cilantro (no thick stems) 1 tsp dried oregano 1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic (1 large clove) Instructions If using wooden skewers make sure to soak in water at least 1 hour (I just soak overnight)....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: basil mozzarella parmesan pasta ricotta spinach thyme tomatoes Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells Ingredients 30 jumbo pasta shells, cooked according to directions listed on package 15 oz fresh spinach, steamed just until wilted, squeezed dry with paper towels and chopped* 15 oz ricotta cheese 1 large egg 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 1 tsp chopped fresh oregano or thyme 1 clove garlic, finely minced 3 cups (12 oz) mozzarella cheese, finely shredded, divided 1 cup (3....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Soups Videos Tagged: cannellini beans chicken broth cilantro corn monterey jack cheese neufchatel cheese White Chicken Chili Equipment Food processor (I use and recommend Cuisinart’s food processors). Ingredients 1 small yellow onion , diced 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic , finely minced 2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth 1 (7 oz) can diced green chilies 1 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste 1 (8 oz) pkg Neufchatel cheese* (aka light cream cheese), cut into small cubes 1 1/4 cup frozen or fresh corn 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie or left-over chicken* 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving Tortilla chips or strips, monterrey jack cheese, sliced avocado for serving (optional) Instructions Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: butter buttermilk cake flour eggs flour heavy cream milk powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract Vanilla Cupcakes Ingredients 2/3 cup (86 g) cake flour (scoop and level to measure) 2/3 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp (heaping) salt 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, brought to room temperature 2 large eggs, brought to room temperature 1/3 cup (80 ml) whole milk, brought to room temperature 1/3 cup (80 ml) buttermilk, brought to room temperature 2 tsp vanilla extract Vanilla Buttercream Frosting 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, brought to room temperature 1/4 cup (56 g) salted butter, brought to room temperature 2 1/4 cups (270 g) powdered sugar 2 Tbsp heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Soups Videos Tagged: bay leaves carrots celery chicken broth corn garlic green beans olive oil onions parsley peas potatoes thyme tomatoes Vegetable Soup Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 2 cups peeled and chopped carrots (about 5) 1 1/4 cups chopped celery (about 3) 4 cloves garlic , minced 4 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth 2 (14....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Fall Faves Healthy Thanksgiving Tagged: apples feta lemons mandarin oranges olive oil oranges pears pecans poppy seeds spinach vegetable oil Autumn Spinach Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing Ingredients 9 oz. baby spinach 3 small mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented 2 small red gala apples, cored and diced 2 bartlette pears, cored and diced 1 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled Orange Poppy Seed Dressing 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil 2 tsp orange zest 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp honey 2 tsp dijon mustard 1 Tbsp poppy seeds 1/4 tsp salt Instructions For the dressing: Add all of the dressing ingredients to a jar, cover with lid and shake to emulsify....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: chicken chili powder garlic powder onion powder oregano paprika parsley thyme Baked Chicken Breasts Ingredients 4 (6 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp (scant) paprika 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp chili powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley, optional Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: eggs garlic powder olive oil panko bread crumbs parmesan parsley salmon Baked Parmesan Crusted Salmon Ingredients 4 (6- 7 oz each) skinless salmon fillets 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs 3/4 cup finely shredded parmesan 2 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 3/4 tsp garlic powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 large egg 4 lemon slices Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Tagged: cayenne pepper chicken broth chili powder coriander cornstarch cumin garlic garlic powder paprika parsley pork Baked Pork Tenderloin Recipe Ingredients 2 (1 lb each) pork tenderloins*, 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (crack a bit larger in grinder if possible) Salt 1 Tbsp light olive oil or vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 tsp minced fresh garlic, (1 large clove) 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth Instructions Place a 12-inch cast iron pan in oven and preheat oven to 450 degrees....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Soups Tagged: ancho chili powder avocados black beans chicken broth cilantro garlic lime juice onions poblano pepper sour cream tomatoes Black Bean Soup Ingredients 4 (14.5 oz) cans black beans, divided 6 slices (7 oz) bacon, chopped into small pieces 1 large yellow onion, chopped (1 3/4 cups) 1 medium red bell pepper or 1 large poblano pepper, seeded, stemmed and diced small 4 tsp minced garlic (4 cloves) 2 (14....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: blueberries butter buttermilk cake flour cream cheese egg whites eggs powdered sugar sour cream sugar vanilla extract Blueberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients 1 2/3 cup cake flour 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened* 1 large egg 2 large egg whites 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup sour cream 1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries , plus more for topping Cream Cheese Frosting 8 oz cream cheese , softened 1/2 cup butter , softened (I prefer 1/4 cup unsalted and 1/4 cup salted) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups powdered sugar Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: cayenne pepper chicken garlic powder olive oil panko bread crumbs paprika thyme Chicken Nuggets (Oven Baked) Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs bonless skinless chicken breasts, cut into even 1-inch cubes 2 cups panko bread crumbs 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 3/4 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Soups Tagged: butter carrots celery chicken chicken broth flour garlic mushrooms olive oil onions parsley potatoes rosemary thyme Chicken Stew Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs*, trimmed of fat and diced into 1-inch pieces 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced carrots 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic 4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided 1 lb baby red potatoes, quartered (chop larger ones into 6 pieces) 2 tsp minced fresh rosemary 2 tsp minced fresh thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 oz....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Poultry Soups Tagged: butter carrots chicken chicken broth cream flour garlic milk mushrooms olive oil onions oregano parmesan spinach thyme Creamy Chicken, Spinach and Mushroom Tortellini Soup Ingredients 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/3 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 1 1/3 cups diced carrots (about 3 medium) 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 lb bonless skinless chicken breasts, pounded evenly to about 1/2-inch thickness 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup unsalted butter, sliced into 1 Tbsp pieces 1/3 cup flour 2 1/2 cups milk 9 oz refrigerated three cheese tortellini 4 oz fresh spinach (4 cups) 1/3 cup heavy cream Finely shredded parmesan cheese, for serving Instructions Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Tagged: butter chicken cream cheese flour garlic milk olive oil parsley rosemary thyme Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken Ingredients 4 (6 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts, Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp minced fresh garlic (3 cloves) 2 tsp all-purpose flour 1 cup milk (anything but skim) 4 oz. cream cheese, diced into small cubes 1 tsp minced fresh thyme* 1 tsp minced fresh rosemary* 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley (optional) Instructions Pound chicken evenly with the flat side of a meat mallet to 1/2-inch thickness....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Seafood Videos Tagged: capers chicken broth cornstarch cream dill garlic lemons olive oil parsley salmon Creamy Salmon Piccata Ingredients 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets 1 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 1 1/4 cups + 1 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth, divided 2 tsp cornstarch 1/3 cup heavy cream 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp minced fresh dill 2 Tbsp capers, rinsed 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley Instructions If you have time let salmon rest at room temperature 10 minutes....

Categorized: Desserts Treats and Snacks Tagged: brown sugar butter cereal corn syrup pecans popcorn pretzels vanilla extract Crunchy Caramel Corn Snack Mix Ingredients 7 cups popped plain popcorn* 4 cups crispy rice cereal, such as Chex 2 cups mini pretzels 1 1/2 cups Fisher Pecan Halves 1/2 cup unsalted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1 pinch salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp baking soda Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Sides & Sauces Tagged: potatoes vegetable oil French Fries {Oven Baked} Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs Russet Potatoes, (about 3 medium) cut into even sticks nearly 1/2-inch thick 1/4 cup vegetable oil or peanut oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Place potatoes in a large bowl and cover with hot tap water. Let soak for 10 minutes. Drizzle the oil onto a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet (preferably non-stick), tilt to evenly coat....

Categorized: Breads & Rolls Tagged: butter egg yolks flour milk olive oil salt sugar yeast yogurt Naan Bread Ingredients 3 Tbsp warm water, 110 - 115 degrees 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast 1 Tbsp + 1/4 tsp granulated sugar, divided 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed to 110 - 115 degrees 1/3 cup (77g) plain yogurt, warmed to room temperature 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large egg yolk 1 tsp salt 2 1/4 cups (318g) unbleached all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 2 Tbsp butter, melted (salted or unsalted) Instructions In the bowl of an electric stand mixer whisk together water, yeast and 1/4 tsp sugar....

Categorized: Breakfast Main Dish Tagged: butter buttermilk flour oat flour sugar Oat Flour Pancakes Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (150g) oat flour,* such as Bob’s Red Mill 1 1/4 cups (175g) all purpose flour 2 Tbsp (24g) sugar 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups buttermilk 2/3 cup milk (anything but skim) 2 large eggs 3 Tbsp unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted Instructions Preheat an electric griddle over medium-high heat (about 350 to 375 degrees)....