Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Tagged: bell pepper black beans cheddar cheese chili powder cilantro cumin garlic ground beef monterey jack cheese tomatoes tortillas Taco Casserole Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/4 cups chopped red onion or yellow onion 1 1/4 cups chopped red bell pepper 1 1/4 lbs. lean ground beef Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp minced garlic 2 Tbsp chili powder* 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 (14....

Categorized: Breakfast Healthy Videos Tagged: almonds bananas blueberries butter chocolate chocolate chips cinnamon cocoa powder coconut eggs maple syrup oatmeal strawberries vanilla extract Baked Oats (6 Ways) Ingredients 1/3 cup almond milk 1 cup (92g) rolled oats 1 medium overripe banana 1 large egg 1 Tbsp (15g) melted butter or coconut oil 1 Tbsp real maple syrup (or 2 Tbsp for sweeter option) 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/8 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon, OR other flavoring listed below Desired mix-ins (optional) see notes Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Tagged: apple cider vinegar broccoli carrots cauliflower greek yogurt honey mayonnaise Broccoli Carrot and Cauliflower Coleslaw Salad Ingredients 3/4 cup plain 2% or fat free Greek yogurt (I recommend Fage for best consistency) 1/3 cup full fat mayonnaise 1 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 3 Tbsp honey 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste 3 cups tiny diced broccoli florets 2 1/2 cups tiny diced cauliflower florets 1 1/4 cups thinly sliced baby carrots Instructions In a medium mixing bowl whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey and salt....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Main Dish Pasta & Italian Poultry Tagged: balsamic vinegar basil chicken garlic honey lemon juice lettuce mozzarella mustard olive oil tomatoes Caprese Chopped Salad {with Chicken and Avocado} Ingredients Chicken 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts 3 Tbsp olive oil 1/3 cup slightly packed chopped fresh basil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper Balsamic Vinaigrette 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 Tbsp honey 2 1/2 tsp dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Salad 1 large head Romaine lettuce, chopped 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls 10 oz cherry tomatoes 2 medium avocados, diced 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil Instructions For the chicken: In a small mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, basil, garlic, and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper (about 1/2 tsp of each)....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Christmas Treats and Snacks Tagged: cheese grapes kiwi olives pecans pistachios pumpkin seeds rapsberries salami Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs. green grapes 6 long rosemary sprigs 8 oz. red grapes 1/2 cup candied pecans or plain pecans 5 (8 oz) blocks of various white cheeses, such as havarti, manchengo, fontina, sharp white cheddar etc. 14 oz salami nuggets (I used spicy and fennel flavored) 5 ripe kiwi, peeled, halved thought he length and sliced 6 oz....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Videos Tagged: brown sugar butter chocolate chips cinnamon coconut eggs flour oatmeal pecans sugar vanilla extract Cowboy Cookies Ingredients 1 3/4 cups (248g) unbleached all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon 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 2 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided 2 cups (184g) rolled oats (not quick oats) 1 1/2 cups (140g) moist shredded sweetened coconut, such as Baker’s 1 1/4 cups pecans, toasted* and chopped Instructions In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt....

Categorized: Fall Faves Main Dish Soups Tagged: butter carrots celery chicken chicken broth cream flour garlic gnocchi milk nutmeg olive oil onions romano rosemary spinach thyme Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat) Ingredients 1 1/4 cups finely chopped yellow onion 1 cup small diced carrot 1 cup small diced celery 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp) 2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 1/2 tsp minced fresh 1/2 tsp dried thyme or 1 1/2 tsp minced fresh 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, pounded evenly to nearly ½-inch thickness, or 2 1/2 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken 1 (16 oz) pkg potato gnocchi or homemade gnocchi (I like to use mini) 5 Tbsp butter 6 Tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cups milk, then more to thin as needed 1/3 cup heavy cream 2 cups (2 oz) packed fresh spinach, roughly chopped Shredded Romano or parmesan cheese, for serving (optional) Instructions Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tarts and Pastries Tagged: butter cornstarch cream egg whites egg yolks eggs flour milk raspberries sugar vanilla beans vanilla extract Creme Brûlée Cupcakes Ingredients Pastry Cream 1 cup heavy cream 2/3 cup milk 1/2 cup granulated sugar , divided 1/8 tsp salt 1/2 vanilla bean 4 large egg yolks 3 Tbsp cornstarch 1 Tbsp unsalted butter Cupcake 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter , at room temperature 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 large egg , at room temperature 2 large egg whites , at room temperature 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup whole milk Topping 1/3 cup granulated sugar Whipped cream (optional) 12 fresh raspberries (optional) Instructions For the pastry cream: In a medium saucepan, heat heavy cream, milk, 6 Tbsp sugar, salt and seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean along with vanilla bean pod over medium heat....

Categorized: Healthy Sides & Sauces Tagged: avocados bell pepper black beans brown rice cilantro corn garlic jalapeno lime olive oil red onion tomatoes Fiesta Rice Recipe Ingredients 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp lime juice 1 tsp lime zest 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic (1 large clove) 2 1/2 cups leftover cooked brown rice, chilled 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained well 2 medium roma tomatoes, chopped 3/4 cup chopped green or orange bell pepper (or a blend) 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced 1 cup frozen corn, thawed according to package instructions* 1/2 cup chopped red onion, rinsed under cold water to remove harsh bite and drained well 1 avocado, diced (optional)** Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions In a small mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, cumin and garlic....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: balsamic vinegar chicken garlic goat cheese grapes honey lettuce mustard olive oil pecans red onion rosemary thyme Grilled Chicken and Grape Spring Salad with Goat Cheese and Honey-Balsamic Dressing Ingredients Salad 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 tsp dried rosemary , crushed 1/4 tsp dried thyme Olive oil (about 2 tsp) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (5 oz) pkg baby spring lettuce blend 1 1/2 cups red grapes , sliced into halves 1/2 cup pecans , roughly chopped and toasted 1/3 of a small red onion (about a heaping 1/3 cup), sliced into thin strips and run under cool water to remove harsh bite 2 oz crumbled goat cheese Dressing 1/3 cup olive oil 2 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp honey 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard 1 small clove garlic , minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Preheat a gas grill over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Breakfast Main Dish Tagged: browned butter butter eggs flour ham milk parsley swiss cheese Herb Crepes with Eggs, Swiss, Ham and Browned Butter Ingredients 1 1/4 cups milk 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 3 Tbsp salted butter , melted, plus more for pan 1/8 tsp salt 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley or other herb of choice* 10 oz ham , cut into strips about 2-inches wide** 1/4 cup salted butter , browned, for serving (optional) Scrambled Eggs with Swiss 12 large eggs 1/2 cup milk 3/4 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp garlic powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 5 oz Shredded Swiss cheese Instructions In a blender combine milk, flour, eggs, butter, salt and chopped parsley and pulse mixture until well blended, about 10 seconds....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Soups Videos Tagged: basil carrots garlic kale lemon juice lentils olive oil onions oregano spinach thyme tomatoes zucchini Lentil Soup (Italian Vegetable) Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups diced carrots (3 medium) 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onions (1 medium) 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves) 4 (14.5 oz) cans vegetable broth 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes 1 1/4 cups dried brown lentils , rinsed and picked over 1 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups diced zucchini (1 medium) 2 cups packed chopped kale or spinach 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Parmesan cheese , for serving (optional) Instructions Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: butter eggs flour heavy cream milk powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract Mini Cupcakes Ingredients Cupcakes 3/4 cup (108g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 5 Tbsp (71g) unsalted butter, brought to room temperature 6 Tbsp (77g) granulated sugar 1 large egg, brought to room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup milk, brought to room temperature Vanilla Buttercream Frosting 1 3/4 cups (210g) powdered sugar 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, brought to room temperature 2 Tbsp heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 pinch salt Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: cayenne pepper chicken thighs egg whites garlic powder olive oil panko bread crumbs paprika thyme Oven Fried Chicken Ingredients 2 cups Panko bread crumbs 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 large egg whites 8 (5 - 6 oz each) bone-in, skinless chicken thighs, visible excess fat trimmed Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Tagged: beef butter garlic thyme vegetable oil Skillet Seared Steak with Garlic Butter Ingredients 2 (12 oz) Ribeye or New York strip steaks (about 1 1/4-inches thick) 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp kosher salt 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed Instructions Let steaks rest at room temperature 30 minutes. Heat vegetable oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat (you want to let it get hot oil should be shimmering near smoking, preheating should take about 3 minutes if using a gas stove, longer for electric)....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Christmas Fall Faves Thanksgiving Tagged: cranberries goat cheese honey mustard olive oil oranges pears pecans pomegranate red wine vinegar spinach sugar Pear Spinach Salad with Cranberry Orange Vinaigrette Ingredients Vinaigrette 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup (34g) fresh cranberries 1/2 - 1 tsp orange zest 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice 1 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp granulated sugar 2 tsp dijon mustard 1/2 tsp salt Salad 5 oz baby spinach 2 Bartlett pears (semi-firm but ripe), cored and sliced 3/4 cup pomegranate arils (1/2 cup dried cranberries would also be good) 3/4 cup chopped pecans 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional) Instructions For the dressing: Add all of the vinaigrette ingredients to a food processor (beginning with 1/2 tsp zest and adding more to taste as you go)....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Pasta & Italian Seafood Tagged: asparagus basil garlic olive oil parmesan parsley pasta pine nuts shrimp Shrimp Pesto Pasta with Asparagus Ingredients Pesto 2 cups (55g) packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup (14g) slightly packed parsley leaves (or more basil) 1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp pine nuts (toasted or untoasted) 1 clove garlic, peeled Salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 Tbsp olive oil Pasta 10 oz dry linguine pasta 1 lb asparagus, tough ends trimmed and discarded, remaining diced into 2-inch pieces and steamed 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Instructions For the pesto: To a food processor add basil, parsley, parmesan, pine nuts, garlic and season with salt and pepper to taste (I use 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper)....

Categorized: Christmas Treats and Snacks Tagged: chocolate pecans pretzels Pretzel Turtles (3 Ingredients) Ingredients 1 (11 oz) bag Rolo candies (50 Rolo’s) 50 mini pretzels 50 pecan halves Instructions Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line an 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay pretzels in a single layer on baking sheet then place one Rolo candy in the center of each pretzel. Warm in preheated oven just until chocolate and caramel have softened, about 4 minutes....

Categorized: Breads & Rolls Fall Faves Halloween Thanksgiving Tagged: brown sugar butter cinnamon cloves cornmeal eggs flour ginger honey nutmeg powdered sugar pumpkin sour cream Pumpkin Cornbread {with Cinnamon Honey Butter} Ingredients Cornbread 1 cup (140g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (170g) cornmeal 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/2 cup (110g) packed light-brown sugar 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted 1 cup (244g) canned pumpkin 1/2 cup (122g) sour cream 2 large eggs Whipped Cinnamon Honey Butter 1/2 cup (113g) salted butter 1/3 cup (105g) honey 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Categorized: Brownies & Bars Desserts Fall Faves Halloween Tagged: brown sugar butter eggs evaporated milk flour oats pumpkin sugar vanilla extract Pumpkin Pie Crumb Bars Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (176g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 1/4 cups (116g) quick oats (old fashioned works too) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup (105g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (110g) packed light-brown sugar 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract Pumpkin Pie Filling 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (55g) packed light brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp salt 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups (296g) canned pureed pumpkin 1/3 cup (85ml) evaporated milk or half and half Sweetened whipped cream and cinnamon , for serving (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....