Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Videos Tagged: butter flour salt sugar vanilla extract Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Videos Tagged: almond extract butter flour jam powdered sugar sugar Shortbread Cookies Recipe Ingredients 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cold, diced into tiny cubes 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar* 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups (248g) unbleached all-purpose flour** (scoop and level to measure) 8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (optional) Instructions Add butter and sugar to bowl of electric stand mixer....

Categorized: Asian Main Dish Seafood Tagged: bell peppers carrots cilantro eggs garlic ginger green onions oyster sauce peas rice sesame oil shaoxing wine shrimp soy sauce Shrimp Fried Rice Ingredients 1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp shaoxing wine 1 Tbsp oyster sauce 2 tsp sriracha 2 Tbsp light olive oil or vegetable oil 1 lb. small or medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Few pinches salt 1 cup diced carrot (1 extra large) 1 cup diced red bell pepper (1 small) 3/4 cup green onions, white and light green portion, sliced, plus 3 Tbsp green portion for serving 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp peeled and minced ginger 1 Tbsp sesame oil 4 cups leftover cooked jasmine rice* 3 large eggs, blended together in a bowl 1 cup frozen peas (preferably petite) 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro (optional) Instructions In a small mixing bowl whisk together soy sauce, shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, and sriracha....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Slow Cooker Soups Tagged: celery chicken chicken broth garlic kale lemon olive oil onions parsley quinoa rosemary thyme Slow Cooker Quinoa, Chicken and Kale Soup Ingredients 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (raw) 1 1/4 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium onion) 1 cup chopped celery (about 3 stalks) 4 cloves garlic , minced 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3/4 cup dry quinoa 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp dried rosemary , crushed 4 (14....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Healthy Main Dish Videos Tagged: beef bell pepper dijon mustard garlic honey lemon juice mushrooms olive oil red onion red wine vinegar soy sauce worcestershire Steak Kebabs Ingredients Marinade 1/4 c olive oil 1/4 c soy sauce 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp honey 2 tsp Dijon 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper Kebabs 1 3/4 lbs sirloin steak (look for thicker steaks), cut into 1 1/4 inch pieces 8 oz button or cremini mushrooms, halved (unless small, keep whole) 3 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow) cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces 1 large red onion diced into chunks (about 1 1/4-inch) 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for brushing grill grates Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder 10 wooden skewer sticks soaked in water for at least 30 minutes Instructions For the marinade: In a mixing bowl whisk together all marinade ingredients....

Categorized: Asian Healthy Main Dish Seafood Tagged: garlic ginger green onions honey mirin rice vinegar sesame oil shrimp soy sauce sriracha Teriyaki Shrimp Ingredients 2 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce 3 Tbsp mirin 3 Tbsp water 3 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp rice vinegar 1/2 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp sriracha 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 1/2 tsp peeled and minced ginger 2 tsp cornstarch 1 1/4 lbs extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil 2 Tbsp thinly sliced green onions (optional) Instructions In a medium mixing bowl whisk together soy sauce, mirin, water, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, garlic, ginger and cornstarch....

Categorized: Breakfast Healthy Main Dish Poultry Sandwiches Tagged: avocados coconut oil cornstarch eggs spinach swiss cheese tomatoes turkey Turkey Avocado Egg Wrap Ingredients 1/2 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp water 2 large eggs 2 pinches salt and pepper 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil or butter 1/3 cup finely shredded swiss cheese 4 thin slices deli turkey 1 small tomato thinly sliced 1/2 avocado thinly sliced 1/2 cup spinach Instructions In a mixing bowl whisk together cornstarch and water....

Categorized: Christmas Desserts Treats and Snacks Tagged: baking soda bread flour brown sugar butter cinnamon cream cheese flour powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract vegetable oil yeast Auntie Anne’s Copycat Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites Ingredients 1 (1/4 oz) pkg active dry yeast 1 cup warm water , 110 degrees 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 2 Tbsp packed light-brown sugar 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups bread flour 1 to 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour , plus more for dusting 3 cups hot water 1/4 cup baking soda Coating 1/2 cup butter , melted 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce 4 oz cream cheese , softened 2 Tbsp butter , softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp heavy cream Instructions For the pretzel bites: In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, combine 1 cup warm water, yeast and 1/2 tsp granulated sugar, whisk to dissolve and allow to rest 10 minutes....

Categorized: Asian Beef and Pork Main Dish Tagged: broccoli chicken broth garlic ginger green onions sesame oil soy sauce steak vinegar Beef and Broccoli Ingredients 1 lb flank steak 3 Tbsp soy sauce, divided 1 1/2 Tbsp + 1 tsp cornstarch, divided 2/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth 3 Tbsp honey 1 1/2 tsp rice vinegar 1 tsp toasted sesame oil 2 Tbsp vegetable oil or light olive oil, divided 1/2 cup chopped green onions, white and light green portion 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 2 tsp peeled and minced fresh ginger 4 cups small broccoli florets 1/3 cup water Sesame seeds and or red pepper flakes, for serving (optional) Instructions Cut flank steak into 2-inch wide strips with the grain then sliced into thin 1/4-inch thick pieces against the grain....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Sides & Sauces Tagged: apple cider vinegar cabbage honey mayonnaise Coleslaw Recipe Ingredients 1 (14 oz.) pkg. coleslaw mix 1/2 cup good quality mayonnaise 1 1/2 Tbsp honey (or granulated sugar) 1 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar Salt (optional, to taste) Instructions In a small mixing bowl whisk together mayonnaise honey, apple cider vinegar and a pinch or two of salt if needed. Place coleslaw mixture in a medium mixing bowl pour mayonnaise mixture over then toss to evenly coat....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Sides & Sauces Tagged: apple cider vinegar cucumber dill garlic honey mayonnaise olive oil parsley red onion Cucumber Salad Ingredients 2 (16 oz. each) large English cucumbers, thinly sliced 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 tsp honey 1 1/2 Tbsp finely minced fresh parsley 1 Tbsp minced fresh dill 1 tsp minced fresh garlic 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced (1/2 cup) Instructions Place sliced cucumbers in a colander....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Tagged: butter cookie frosting lemon sugar Lemon Sugar Cookies Ingredients 2 1/2 cups cake flour 2 tsp cornstarch 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup butter , at room temperature 1/4 cup all vegetable shortening (unflavored), at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar Zest of 1 large lemon (1 Tbsp) 1 large egg 1 large egg white 1 tsp lemon extract 1 tsp vanilla extract Lemon Frosting 1/3 cup salted butter , at room temperature 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 tsp lemon extract 2 1/2 - 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice yellow food coloring or yellow sprinkles , optional Instructions In a bowl combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt and whisk for 30 seconds, set aside....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: butter canola oil cocoa powder coconut egg yolks eggs flour milk pecans sugar vanilla extract German Chocolate Cake Ingredients 2 cups (248g) all-purpose flour (spoon and level to measure)* 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar 3/4 cup (68g) unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup (236) whole milk 2 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup (120ml) canola oil or melted coconut oil 1 cup (235ml) boiling water Coconut Pecan Frosting 5 large egg yolks 1 1/4 cups (295ml) evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (113g) salted butter, softened 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups (172g) sweetened flaked coconut 1 cup (106g) chopped pecans, toasted Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Categorized: Sides & Sauces Tagged: apple cider vinegar apple juice garlic powder hickory smoke flavor honey ketchup molasses mustard powder paprika worcestershire Homemade BBQ Sauce Ingredients 3/4 cup ketchup (preferably without corn syrup) 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 3 Tbsp molasses 3 Tbsp apple juice or apple juice concentrate, thawed 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp honey 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp mustard powder 2 tsp natural hickory smoke flavor, or to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Add all ingredients to a small saucepan....

Categorized: Christmas Desserts Drinks Fall Faves Tagged: chocolate cocoa powder cornstarch malted milk powder sugar Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar 1 cup (85g) Dutch cocoa powder (spoon and level) 6 oz. unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped 8 Tbsp (80g) malted milk powder 2 1/2 Tbsp (20g) cornstarch Instructions Add all ingredients to a food processor (7 to 14 cup size). Pulse until everything is finely ground, about 30 to 60 seconds....

Categorized: Desserts Ice Cream & Chilled Desserts Pies and Cheesecakes Spring Tagged: bananas butter chocolate cornstarch cream egg yolks eggs graham crackers sea salt sugar vanilla extract Mini Banana Cream Pies {with Salted Caramel Sauce} Ingredients Pastry cream 2 cups (475ml milk (anything but skim) 1 cup (235ml) heavy cream 3/4 cup (156g) granulated sugar, divided 1 pinch salt 1/4 cup (33g) cornstarch 1 large egg 2 large egg yolks 2 tsp vanilla extract Crust 1 1/3 cups (156g) finely crushed graham cracker crumbs (10 full sheets) 2 Tbsp (25g) granulated sugar 1/3 cup (76g) unsalted butter, melted Toppings 2/3 cup caramel sauce, homemade or store-bought 1 3/4 cups heavy cream 3 1/2 Tbsp (44g) granulated sugar 4 - 5 bananas, sliced* Grated bittersweet chocolate (optional) Instructions For the pastry cream: In a medium saucepan combine milk, cream, 1/4 cup sugar and salt....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: candy bar cocoa peppermint extract Peppermint Red Velvet Cookies with Peppermint Kisses Ingredients 36 Hersheys Peppermint Kisses , Hugs or Milk Chocolate Kisses, frozen* 1 1/2 cups + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 tsp red food coloring 1 tsp white vinegar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 tsp peppermint extract Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: butter cake flour candy canes cream cheese egg whites eggs peppermint extract powdered sugar shortening sugar vanilla extract Peppermint Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients 2 1/2 cups cake flour , plus more for dusting work surface 2 tsp cornstarch 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter , at room temperature 1/4 cup all vegetable shortening (unflavored), at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 large egg white 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp peppermint extract Crushed candy canes , for topping Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting 4 oz cream cheese , softened 4 Tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 tsp peppermint extract 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar Instructions Sift flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt into a large bowl, then whisk it just a few times, set aside....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Fall Faves Thanksgiving Tagged: brown sugar butter cake mix eggs half and half pecans pumpkin sugar vanilla extract Pumpkin Dump Cake Ingredients 1 (29 oz) can pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) 1 1/2 cups half and half* 4 large eggs 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional) 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice** 1/2 tsp salt 1 (13 to 15 oz) pkg....

Categorized: Breakfast Treats and Snacks Tagged: chocolate chips cinnamon coconut oil eggs flax ginger honey nutmeg oats pumpkin vanilla extract walnuts Pumpkin Oat Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies Ingredients 3/4 cup (170g) canned pumpkin 1/3 cup (115g) honey 1/4 cup (56g) coconut oil, melted 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp (heaping) salt 1 cups (94g) rolled old fashioned oats 1 cup (94g) quick oats* (or another 1 cup old fashioned oats)* 1/4 cup (26g) ground flax seed 3/4 cups (82g) chopped walnuts 1/3 cup (63g) mini chocolate chips Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Sides & Sauces Tagged: bell peppers broccoli carrots lemons olive oil parmesan cheese parsley red onions squash thyme Sauteed Vegetables Ingredients 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced fairly thin (1 cup) 1/2 medium red onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets (cut into bite size pieces) 1 medium yellow squash, thick portion halved, all sliced 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, optional, for serving Instructions Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat....