Categorized: Desserts Ice Cream & Chilled Desserts Spring Videos Tagged: blueberries butter cream gelatin graham crackers lemon curd lemons powdered sugar sugar Lemon Cheesecake Mousse Ingredients Crust 3/4 cup crushed graham crackers (6 full sheets) 2 Tbsp (26g) granulated sugar 3 Tbsp (42g) salted butter, melted Mousse 2 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 Tbsp water 1 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatin powder 1 1/2 cups (355ml) heavy cream 1 cup (110g) powdered sugar, divided Yellow food coloring (optional) 12 oz (340g) cream cheese, softened 1 (10 oz) jar lemon curd (tested with Dickenson’s) Sweetened whipped cream , lemon wedges, blueberries and mint for garnish (optional) Instructions In a mixing bowl whisk together graham cracker crumbs and sugar....

Categorized: Main Dish Soups Tagged: bacon cheddar cheese chicken broth flour garlic green onions milk olive oil parmesan cheese potatoes sour cream Loaded Baked Potato Soup Ingredients 3 1/4 lbs. russet potatoes (about 5 large, evenly in size for same bake time) 9 oz bacon, chopped 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 large bunch* green onions, sliced, light and green portions kept separate 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 3 cups milk (2% or whole) Salt and black pepper 1/2 cup sour cream 1 to 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar (white or yellow), plus more for serving 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese Optional Fried Potato Skins 3 Tbsp olive oil Reserved baked potato skins, from about 4 potatoes Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Brownies & Bars Cookies Desserts Videos Tagged: almonds chocolate cocoa coconut graham crackers pecans pudding mix Nanaimo Bars Ingredients Bottom Layer: 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, diced into pieces 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 5 Tbsp (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder 1/8 tsp salt 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 3/4 cup (180g) graham cracker crumbs* (about 12 sheets) 1/2 cup (76g) almonds, finely chopped 1 cup (83g) sweetened shredded coconut Filling 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened 2 - 3 Tbsp heavy cream 2 Tbsp Bird’s custard powder, or 1/4 cup powdered milk and 1 tsp vanilla 1 3/4 cups (210g) powdered sugar Top Layer 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped 2 Tbsp (28g) unsalted butter Instructions Butter an 8 by 8-inch baking dish....

Categorized: Desserts Ice Cream & Chilled Desserts Pies and Cheesecakes Tagged: chocolate cocoa cream cream cheese hazelnuts nutella sugar vanilla extract Nutella Cheesecake Mousse Ingredients Crust 12 Oreos (leave in cream filling. Don’t use Double Stuf), finely crushed 2 Tbsp butter , melted Mousse 1 1/3 cups heavy cream 4 Tbsp granulated sugar , divided 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 8 oz cream cheese , softened 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp Nutella 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Topping 2/3 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar Toasted , chopped hazelnuts (optional) Chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional) Instructions For the crust: In a bowl, using a fork, blend together crushed Oreo’s and melted butter until evenly coated (alternately, I just chopped the Oreos into fine crumbs in the food processor then poured the butter and and blended, scraping down sides of processor once)....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Pasta & Italian Sides & Sauces Tagged: balsamic vinegar basil bread cucumber garlic mozzarella olive oil parsley tomatoes Panzanella Ingredients 6 cups (8 oz) ciabatta, baguette or sourdough bread, stale, cut into 1-inch cubes 8 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided, or more to taste 3 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar* 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves) 1 tsp dijon mustard Salt and black pepper 1 1/2 lbs....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: butter coconut coconut extract coconut milk eggs flour maraschino cherries pineapple pineapple juice powdered sugar sugar Piña Colada Cupcakes Ingredients Cupcakes 1 2/3 cups (236g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/8 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup (156g) granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1/3 cup canned coconut milk (strain any lumps if there are any) 1/3 cup pineapple juice (from can of crushed pineapple) 1/4 tsp coconut extract 1 cup (176g) well drained canned crushed pineapple (you’ll need the larger can, the little one doesn’t have enough) Coconut Buttercream Frosting 1 cup (226g) butter, softened (preferably 3/4 cup unsalted 1/4 cup salted) 2 Tbsp canned coconut milk 3/4 tsp coconut extract 3 1/2 cups (426g) powdered sugar 3/4 cup (60g) sweetened shredded coconut 12 maraschino cherries and fresh pineapple wedges (optional) Instructions For the cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Spring Tagged: butter coconut eggs flour pineapple pineapple juice powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract Pineapple Cake Ingredients 2 1/4 cups (320g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple in juice (I recommend using Dole) 3/4 cup (175ml) frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawed to room temperature* (I recommend using Dole) 1/2 cup (114g) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1 tsp lemon zest 3 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract Vanilla Buttercream Frosting 10 Tbsp (140g) unsalted butter, nearly at room temperature 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups (320g) powdered sugar 1/2 cup (60g) sweetened shredded coconut Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Tagged: ancho chili powder beef garlic powder pepper salt smoked paprika Roasted Tri Tip Ingredients 2 to 2 1/2 lb tri tip* 2 tsp kosher salt, or to taste 1 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper 1 tsp ancho chili powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp vegetable oil Instructions In a small mixing bowl whisk together salt, pepper, ancho chili powder, smoked paprika and garlic powder....

Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved Aren’t sheet pan dinners just the best? I love how convenient and easy they are and when they taste as good as this Roasted chicken with Root Vegetables does it makes me even more of a believer in one pan meals. Sheet Pan Chicken and Root Vegetables Cook’s Illustrated recently released their One Pan Wonders cookbook and I’m loving it....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Tagged: brussels sprouts dijon mustard lemon juice olive oil parmesan romano walnuts Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad with Romano Cheese Toasted Walnuts and Lemon Vinaigrette Ingredients 1 lb brussels sprouts, bottoms trimmed, very thinly sliced* 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped** 1/2 cup finely shredded Romano or parmesan cheese 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Add shredded Brussels sprouts, about 2/3 of the walnuts and 2/3 of the Romano cheese to a medium salad bowl....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: butter eggs flour sugar vanilla extract Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Videos Tagged: almond extract butter flour jam powdered sugar sugar Stained Glass Cookies Ingredients Jolly Ranchers hard candies (approx. 20) 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1/4 tsp salt 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 cups (382g) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for dusting Instructions Unwrap and separate Jolly Ranchers into each color then place in separate small resealable bags....

Categorized: Asian Main Dish Seafood Tagged: brown sugar cilantro garlic ginger green onions honey ketchup pineapple juice red pepper flakes rice vinegar salmon Sweet and Sour Salmon Ingredients 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets 3 1/2 tsp olive oil or vegetable oil, divided 2 tsp finely peeled and minced ginger 2 tsp minced garlic 2 tsp cornstarch 1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce 1/3 cup pineapple juice* 2 Tbsp honey 1 1/2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar 3 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 1/2 Tbsp ketchup 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional Salt Chopped green onion or cilantro White sesame seeds Instructions Remove salmon from refrigerator and let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Tagged: almond extract butter flour sprinkles sugar Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Videos Tagged: almond extract butter flour jam powdered sugar sugar Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: butter caramel chocolate chips cream egg yolks flour shortening sugar vanilla extract 5 Ingredient Funfetti Shortbread Bites Ingredients 1 cup (226g) salted butter, cold and diced into 1 Tbsp pieces* 3/4 cup (155g) granulated sugar 3/4 tsp almond extract 2 1/4 cups (318g) all-purpose flour 3 1/2 Tbsp (42g) nonpareils sprinkles, divided Instructions Butter a 13 by 9-inch baking dish** and line with 2 sheets of parchment paper (one horizontally and one vertically....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Tagged: carrots celery chicken broth chicken thighs garlic lemons parpika parsley red onion rice Baked Chicken and Rice (One Pot Recipe) Ingredients 5 (6 oz.) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 1 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup chopped chopped red onion or yellow onion 1 cup chopped carrots (2 medium) 3/4 cup chopped celery (2 small ribs) 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic (4 cloves) 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 1/3 cups long grain white rice 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp paprika 3 Tbsp chopped parsley Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Videos Tagged: bacon bay leaf beef beef broth carrots flour garlic mushrooms onions parsley red wine rosemary soy sauce thyme tomato paste Beef Bourguignon Ingredients 8 oz. bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 lbs. chuck roast*, cut into 1 1/2 to 2-inch chunks Salt and black pepper 1 small yellow onion, chopped (1 cup) 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 Tbsp) 2 Tbsp tomato paste 3 Tbsp all purpose flour 2 1/2 cups dry red wine, such as Pinot Nior or Cortes du Rhone 2 cups low-sodium beef broth or chicken broth, store bought or homemade , then more as needed 1 Tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary 1 bay leaf 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks 8 oz....

Brownies with Dulce de Leche-Salted Peanut Frosting Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved I feel like I’m totally going back in time with this post. Not with the recipe but with the pictures. Technically I’m on vacation visiting family but seriously I just can’t ever stop cooking. I don’t like to take vacations from cooking and baking. I’m pretty sure I’m addicted. At least its a healthy-ish addiction right :)?...

Categorized: Breads & Rolls Breakfast Desserts Tagged: caramel Candied Bread Ingredients 5-6 slices white bread or french bread (slices should be about 1/2" thick) 1/4 cup salted butter , softened 6 Tbsp light-brown sugar Instructions Heat a non stick griddle or fry pan over medium heat. In a small bowl, using a fork, mix together butter and brown sugar until well combine. Spread about 1/2 Tbsp butter mixture evenly over each side of the bread (about 1 tbsp total per slice)....

Categorized: Fall Faves Main Dish Pasta & Italian Soups Tagged: asiago cheese basil chicken broth cream garlic onions tomatoes Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Roasted Garlic and Asiago Cheese Ingredients 3 lbs ripe Roma tomatoes 1 1/2 heads garlic (90g) 3 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion , chopped (1 1/3 cups) 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes (I prefer Contadina or Muir Glen) 1 (14.5 oz) can low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste) 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 - 2 tsp granulated sugar , to taste 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil , plus more for garnish 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 oz Asiago cheese , finely shredded fresh croutons , crusty bread or crackers, for serving (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Tagged: avocados black beans cheddar cheese green chilis ground beef sour cream tomato sauce tomatoes tortilla chips Easy Nachos Ingredients 1 (9 oz) bag tortilla chips Meat filling 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1 lb. lean ground beef (85 - 90%) 1 (4 oz) can diced mild green chilis (or use hot if you like it spicy) 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (1....

Categorized: Asian Main Dish Poultry Tagged: brown sugar chicken chicken broth cornstarch egg whites flour garlic ginger green onions hoisin sauce rice vinegar soy sauce General Tso’s Chicken Ingredients 1/2 cup hoisin sauce 1/4 cup rice vinegar 3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 3 Tbsp packed light-brown sugar 2 Tbsp cornstarch 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts , diced into 1-inch pieces 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 2 green onions , sliced, greens and whites divided 4 cloves garlic , minced 2 Tbsp finely grated fresh ginger 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes , or to taste Coating 3 egg whites 1 1/2 cups cornstarch 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda Salt and white or black pepper , as desired 4 cups vegetable oil , for frying Instructions In a mixing bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, 2 Tbsp cornstarch and the chicken broth....