Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Desserts Tagged: marshmallow creme strawberries Easy Fruit Dip Ingredients 1 (8 oz) pkg. strawberry cream cheese,* at room temperature 1 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow fluff Beet powder or red food coloring (optional, for a more vibrant color) Instructions In a medium mixing bowl using a fork, stir together cream cheese, marshmallow fluff and optional beet powder or food coloring (add to reach desired color if using).** Mix just until blended....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Pasta & Italian Tagged: bell pepper broccoli carrots cucumber olives parmesan pasta red onion tomatoes Easy Pasta Salad {with fresh Veggies} Ingredients 1 (12 oz) box tri-color rotini pasta 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 1 1/2 cups diced English cucumber 1 1/2 cups tiny chopped broccoli florets 1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper 1 cup olives, sliced 3/4 cup thinly sliced baby carrots 1/3 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese 1 1/3 cups bottled Italian salad dressing (I prefer Kraft with this recipe) Instructions Cook pasta according to package instructions to al dente but do not season water with salt (the dressing has plenty)....

Categorized: Main Dish Soups Tagged: bay leaves beef broth bread butter chicken broth garlic gruyere cheese onions parmesan cheese thyme white wine French Onion Soup Ingredients Soup 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 1-Tbsp pieces 3 lbs yellow onions (preferably larger), peeled and thinly sliced 1/4 tsp salt, then more to taste Water, as needed (up to about 1/2 cup) 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 3/4 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc 4 cups beef stock 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 large sprig thyme 2 bay leaves (fresh or dried) Cheese Toast 12 (3/4-inch slices) baguette (about 9 oz) 1 large garlic clove, halved 1 1/2 cups shredded gruyere cheese, or Swiss cheese 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley, optional Instructions Melt butter in a large pot* (about 6 quart) over medium heat....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Tagged: garlic lemon olive oil parmesan zucchini Garlic Lemon and Parmesan Oven Roasted Zucchini Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs zucchini (about 4 - 5 small/medium zucchini) 2 Tbsp olive oil Zest of 1 small lemon (1 tsp) 2 cloves garlic , crushed through a garlic crusher or finely minced 3/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed cookie sheet with aluminum foil....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: basil bell pepper chicken coriander cucumber dill garlic lemon juice olive oil oregano parsley red onion red wine vinegar thyme yogurt zucchini Greek Chicken Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients 1 3/4 lbs bonless skinless chicken breasts , diced into 1 1/4-inch cubes 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp olive oil , divided, plus more for grill 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 3 cloves garlic , minced 2 1/2 tsp dried oregano, divided 1 1/2 tsp dried basil, divided 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp ground coriander Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 large red bell peppers , diced into 1 1/4-inch pieces 3 small zucchini (nearly 1 lb), sliced into rounds slightly under 1/2-inch thick 1 large red onion , diced into 1 1/4-inch wedges Tzatziki Sauce Instructions For the kebabs: In a bowl whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, 2 tsp oregano, 1 tsp basil, the thyme, coriander and season with salt and pepper to taste (I used 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper)....

Categorized: Main Dish Slow Cooker Soups Tagged: beans carrots celery ham parsley thyme Ham and Bean Soup Ingredients 2 cups (13 oz) dry great northern beans 3 cups water, plus more for soaking beans 1 (3 lb) leftover meaty ham bone, trimmed of excess visible fat 1 cup chopped carrots (about 3) 1 cup chopped celery (about 3) 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 small) 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried) 4 cups unsalted chicken broth Salt and pepper 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley Instructions Place great northern beans in a large mixing bowl, add enough water to cover by a couple of inches....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Videos Tagged: butter chicken chicken broth garlic lemon olive oil parsley Lemon Butter Chicken Ingredients 4 (5 oz) chicken breasts*, pounded to an even 1/3-inch thickness Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, sliced into 1 Tbsp pieces, divided 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp fresh lemon zest 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley (optional) Instructions Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: brown sugar butter chocolate egg yolk eggs flour granulated sugar sugar vanilla extract M&M Cookies Recipe Ingredients 2 1/3 cups (330g) all-purpose flour* (scoop and level flour to measure) 3/4 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 egg yolk 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups (10 to 11....

Categorized: Fall Faves Main Dish Tagged: bell pepper cheddar cheese chicken broth chili powder cumin garlic green chilies green onions ground beef half and half kidney beans macaroni smoked paprika tomatoes yellow onions Chili Mac Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 lb 93% lean ground beef 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 4 tsp chili powder 2 tsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 1 (15 oz) can low-sodium chicken broth, plus 1/2 cup more to thin if desired 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies (mild or hot depending on your preference) 8 oz....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Fall Faves Halloween Thanksgiving Tagged: brown sugar butter cinnamon cream cheese eggs flour ginger milk nutmeg powdered sugar pumpkin sugar vanilla extract vegetable oil Pumpkin Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients 2 3/4 cups (390g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar 3/4 cup (150g) packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil , divided 4 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 3/4 cup (424g) canned pumpkin puree 1/2 cup milk Frosting 12 oz....

Categorized: Desserts Pies and Cheesecakes Thanksgiving Tagged: butter cinnamon cloves cream cheese eggs ginger graham crackers granulated sugar nutmeg pumpkin sour cream vanilla extract Pumpkin Cheesecake Ingredients Crust 2 cups (240g) graham cracker crumbs* (from about 16 sheets) 3 Tbsp (40g) granulated sugar 6 Tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted Filling 3 (8 oz) pkgs. cream cheese, well softened** 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon*** 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp ground cloves 4 large eggs 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin (not pie mix!...

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: butter garlic lemons panko bread crumbs pecans ravioli romano cheese sage Browned Butter Sage Sauce over Ravioli Ingredients 1/2 Tbsp butter 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs Salt and black pepper 8 Tbsp* butter, cut into 1 Tbsp pieces 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, pecans or walnuts 1/4 cup (10g) fresh sage leaves, cut into ribbons 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves) 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 20 oz cheese ravioli or butternut squash ravioli 1/4 cup pasta water (from cooking ravioli) 1/2 cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano cheese or Parmigiano Reggiano Instructions Melt 1/2 Tbsp butter in a 10 or 12-inch stainless steel skillet over medium heat....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Sides & Sauces Tagged: garlic italian seasoning olive oil parmesan parsley squash tomatoes zucchini Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini, Squash and Tomatoes Ingredients 2 small zucchini (1 lb), cut into 1/2-inch thick slices 2 small yellow squash (1 lb), cut into 1/2-inch thick slices 14 oz Flavorino or small Campari tomatoes , sliced into halves 3 Tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic , minced (1 1/2 Tbsp) 1 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup (2....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Slow Cooker Soups Videos Tagged: basil cannellini beans carrots celery garlic green beans kidney beans onions oregano parsley pasta romano spinach tomatoes vegetable stock zucchini Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup {Olive Garden Copycat} Ingredients 6 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock, then more as desired 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes 1 cup diced celery (3 stalks) 1 cup diced carrots (2 carrots) 1 cup diced yellow onion (1 small) 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp dried basil* 1 tsp dried oregano 3/4 tsp dried rosemary, crushed 1/2 tsp dried thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 1/3 cups zucchini sliced into half moons (1 small) 1 1/3 cups frozen green beans (regular or Italian), thawed under warm water 1 1/3 cups small or medium shell pasta 2 cups packed chopped fresh spinach 1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15 oz) can white navy beans or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley Finely shredded parmesan or romano cheese, for serving Instructions Slow Cooker Method: Add vegetable stock, tomatoes, celery, carrots, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary to a 6 or 7-quart slow cooker....

Categorized: Breads & Rolls Sides & Sauces Tagged: butter buttermilk cornmeal eggs flour vegetable oil Southern Skillet Cornbread Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (186g) medium grind cornmeal, such as Bob’s Red Mill (scoop and level to measure) 1 cup (141g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 2 tsp aluminum free baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt (can reduce to 1/2 tsp if want lighter salt flavor or if using bacon fat) 8 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1 3/4 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs 2 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp vegetable oil or rendered bacon fat (melted), divided Instructions Place a 10-inch or 12-inch cast iron pan in oven on center rack and preheat oven to 400 degrees for 20 minutes....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: basil bell pepper garlic mushrooms olive oil parmesan parsley pesto pine nuts red onion spinach squash tomatoes tortellini zucchini Tortellini with Pesto and Roasted Veggies Ingredients 2 medium zucchini, ends trimmed, sliced into half moons 2 medium yellow squash, ends trimmed, sliced into half moons 1 red bell pepper, diced into 3/4-inch squares 1/2 large red onion, diced into 3/4-inch squares 8 oz....

Categorized: Breakfast Cake & Cupcakes Tagged: apples brown sugar butter cinnamon eggs flour milk nutmeg powdered sugar sour cream sugar vanilla extract vegetable oil yeast Apple Cinnamon Roll Muffins Ingredients 1/2 cup milk (I used 1%), warmed to 110 degrees 1 3/4 tsp active dry yeast 1/2 cup sour cream 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp salt 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 2 Tbsp butter , melted 3 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Filling 2 cups (slightly packed) peeled and grated Granny Smith apples (from about 3 medium) 2 tsp lemon juice 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 Tbsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 cup butter , halfway melted Topping 2 Tbsp butter , melted 2 cups powdered sugar 3 - 5 Tbsp reserved apple juice 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Add yeast to warmed milk in liquid measuring cup and whisk to dissolve....

Categorized: Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Poultry Tagged: canola oil chicken chili powder cilantro cream cheese cumin garlic limes monterey jack cheese onions paprika salsa tortillas Baked Chicken Taquitos Ingredients 2 1/2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast 12 6-inch corn tortillas* 1 1/2 Tbsp canola oil, divided 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 clove garlic, minced 6 Tbsp salsa verde 3 oz cream cheese (regular or light), diced into 1-inch pieces 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Seafood Tagged: dijon mustard garlic honey parsley salmon Baked Salmon with Buttery Honey Mustard Sauce Ingredients 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 Tbsp dijon mustard 1 1/2 Tbsp honey 1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp minced fresh parsley (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray 13 by 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Seafood Tagged: balsamic vinegar canola oil garlic honey mustard rosemary salmon white wine Balsamic Glazed Salmon Ingredients Balsamic Rosemary Glaze 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup white wine or low-sodium chicken broth 2 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp dijon mustard 1 rosemary sprig (about 7-inches) 1 cloves garlic minced Salmon 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets skinless or skin on Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp olive oil Finely minced rosemary or parsley, for garnish (optional) Instructions Allow salmon to rest 10 - 15 minutes at room temperature....