Categorized: Breakfast Tagged: almond extract almonds brown sugar coconut oil egg whites honey oats vanilla extract Honey Almond Granola Ingredients 3 cups (270g) rolled oats (don’t use quick oats) 1 cup (150g) almonds, chopped 1/3 cup (36g) ground flax seeds 1/4 cup (58g) coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly 1/3 cup (110g) honey 1/3 cup (77g) packed light-brown sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp almond extract 1 large egg white 1/4 tsp fine sea salt Instructions Preheat oven to 325 degrees (if your oven cooks hot be sure to decrease the temperature as needed or the granola will burn....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Thanksgiving Tagged: brown sugar butter chocolate eggs flour graham crackers marshmallows sugar vanilla extract Mini S’mores Cookie Cups Ingredients 3/4 cup (105g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 3/4 cup (98g) fine graham cracker crumbs* 1/4 tsp + 1/8 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened** 1/3 cup (73g) packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 12 large marshmallows, cut into halves 24 milk chocolate Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: butter cornstarch eggs flour milk pistachios powdered sugar sugar Pistachio Cupcakes Ingredients Cupcakes 1 1/2 cups (212g) all-purpose flour 2 tsp (6g) cornstarch 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup (156g) granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2/3 cup (160ml) milk 1 Tbsp natural pistachio flavor (see note) Green food coloring 1/2 cup (66g) unsalted pistachios, finely chopped Frosting 3/4 cup (170g) butter, nearly at room temperature (I recommend using 1/2 cup unsalted 1/4 cup salted) 1 1/2 Tbsp (20ml) heavy cream, then more as needed 1 Tbsp natural pistachio flavor (see note) 2 3/4 cups (334g) powdered sugar 1/4 cup (33g) unsalted pistachios, finely chopped, for topping Instructions For the cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Breakfast Healthy Videos Tagged: cheddar cheese eggs half and half Sheet Pan Eggs Ingredients 18 large eggs 3/4 cup half and half 1 1/2 tsp salt* 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 to 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (sharp or medium) 2 - 3 cups optional mix-ins (see notes) Instructions Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Crack eggs in a large mixing bowl. Break egg yolks (with whisk) then whisk together....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Poultry Slow Cooker Tagged: bay leaves carrots celery chicken chicken broth garlic lemon onions pasta rosemary thyme Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs 5 medium carrots , peeled and chopped fairly thin (1 3/4 cups) 1 medium yellow onion , finely chopped (1 1/2 cups) 4 stalks celery , chopped fairly thin (1 1/4 cups) 3 - 5 cloves garlic , minced 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth (3 - 15 oz cans) 1 cup water 3/4 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp dried rosemary , crushed 1/2 tsp dried sage (optional) 1/4 tsp celery seed , finely crushed 2 bay leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste 2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Saltine crackers or parmesan cheese , for serving (optional) Instructions To a slow cooker, add chicken (left whole), diced carrots, onion, celery, and garlic....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: brown sugar cabbage carrots chicken cilantro fish sauce garlic ginger green onions honey lime juice peanut butter peanuts soy sauce sriracha vegetable oil Thai Chicken Tacos with Peanut Sauce Ingredients Chicken and marinade 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 Tbsp packed brown sugar 2 Tbsp vegetable oil or light olive oil 1 Tbsp fish sauce 1 Tbsp sriracha 4 cloves garlic , minced 1 Tbsp peeled and minced ginger 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 1/3 cup chopped green onions Peanut Sauce 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 clove garlic , finely minced 2 tsp peeled and finely minced ginger 1 tsp sriracha 2 Tbsp hot water For serving 8 flour tortillas, warmed Shredded purple cabbage, shredded carrots, diced red bell peppers, chopped unsalted peanuts, chopped green onions, cilantro (toppings) Instructions For the marinade: Place chicken in a gallon size resealable bag, seal bag then pound chicken to 1/2-inch thickness....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Soups Tagged: carrots celery chicken broth garlic ground beef italian seasoning onions parsley spinach tomato sauce tomatoes tortellini Tortellini Soup Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced carrots 1 Tbsp minced garlic 3 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes 3 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (9 oz) pkg....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Videos Tagged: brown sugar butter candy canes cocoa powder eggs flour granulated sugar peppermint extract vanilla extract white chocolate White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Chocolate Cookies Ingredients 1 2/3 cups (237g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 cup (98g) unsweetened cocoa powder (scoop and level to measure) 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened about halfway (it should be fairly firm still) 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar 3/4 cup (160g) packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp peppermint extract 16 oz....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Tagged: olive oil zucchini Zucchini Noodles - Zoodles Ingredients 3 lbs. medium zucchini, ends trimmed (preferably about 8 oz in size each) 1 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Set a spiralizer with a blade that has approximately 1/8-inch wide holes. Cut the zucchini into noodles according to manufacturers directions (per spiralizer)....

Categorized: Healthy Tagged: acai apple juice bananas blueberries granola strawberries Acai Bowl Ingredients 1 large ripe banana, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks and frozen 2 (3.5 oz) pkgs unsweetened frozen acai puree, thawed about 1/3 of the way under warm water 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1/2 cup sweet fruit juice*, then more as needed Toppings Honey or vanilla flavored granola Honey, to taste (optional) Fresh fruit for topping* Instructions Place bowls in freezer while preparing mixture....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Fall Faves Tagged: apples brown sugar butter buttermilk eggs flour sugar vanilla extract Apple Upside Down Cake Ingredients Topping 3/4 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter , melted 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp salt 2 medium golden delicious apples* , peeled, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch thick wedges 2 tsp lemon juice Cake 1 1/2 cups (212g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter , at room temperature 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar 2 large eggs , at room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract 2/3 cup buttermilk or milk, at room temperature Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Fall Faves Halloween Thanksgiving Tagged: allspice applesauce brown sugar butter buttermilk cinnamon cloves cream cheese eggs flour ginger nutmeg pecans powdered sugar vanilla extract vegetable oil Autumn Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients 2 1/4 cups (318g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon* 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp allspice 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1 3/4 cups (370g) packed light-brown sugar 3/4 cup (175ml) vegetable oil 3/4 cup (185g) unsweetened applesauce 4 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk** 1 cup chopped pecans (optional) Cream Cheese Frosting 12 oz cream cheese, nearly at room temperature 1/2 cup (4 oz) unsalted butter, nearly at room temperature 3 1/2 cups (440g) (440g) powdered sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Breakfast Healthy Sides & Sauces Videos Tagged: bell pepper cheddar cheese eggs green onions half and half ham parsley Breakfast Egg Muffins Ingredients 10 large eggs 1/3 cup half and half 1 cup (heaping) small diced cooked ham 3/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 2/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 cup chopped green onions (thinly slice white portion) 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste 1/2 tsp black pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Christmas Fall Faves Healthy Thanksgiving Tagged: butternut squash goat cheese honey mustard olive oil pecans pomegranate red wine vinegar shallots spinach thyme Butternut Squash Spinach Salad Ingredients Salad 5 cups (1 1/2 lbs) cubed butternut squash, cut into 3/4 inch pieces 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted 10 oz baby spinach 1 1/4 cups pomegranate arils 4 oz goat cheese or feta, crumbled Dressing 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 3 Tbsp minced shallot 2 1/2 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp dijon mustard 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions For the butternut squash: Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Poultry Videos Tagged: avocados black beans cheddar cheese chicken thighs chili powder cilantro corn cumin garlic hot sauce limes olive oil red onion rice sour cream tomatoes Chicken Burrito Bowls Ingredients Chicken 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 Tbsp chili powder 2 tsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 3/4 lbs....

Categorized: Asian Main Dish Poultry Videos Tagged: cabbage carrots celery chicken garlic ginger green onions oyster sauce sesame oil soy sauce sugar vegetable oil Chicken Chow Mein Ingredients 1 lb refrigerated yakisoba or chow mein noodles* 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts**, sliced into 1/2-inch thick strips 1 cup thinly sliced celery (3 stalks) 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 3 cups thinly sliced green cabbage 1 1/2 cups matchstick carrots 2/3 cup chopped green onions (about 5) 2 tsp minced ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 Tbsp oyster sauce*** (or more to taste) 1 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil Instructions Prepare noodles according to directions on package....

Categorized: Asian Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: bone broth cabbage chicken cilantro edamame garlic ginger honey lime mangoes peanut butter soy sauce sriracha Chicken Protein Bowls Ingredients Bowls 1 cup dry quinoa* 2 cups chicken bone broth Salt, to taste 2 1/2 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken breast 1 1/2 cups finely shredded purple cabbage 1 1/3 cups shelled edamame, warmed 1 cup chopped mango or papaya 2 Tbsp chopped Cilantro, for serving Peanut Sauce 1/3 cup peanut butter 2 to 4 Tbsp warm water 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 1/2 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp tamari or soy sauce 1/4 tsp dried ginger 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp sriracha, or more to taste (optional) 1/4 tsp sesame oil (optional) Instructions Place quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under water to remove the bitterness, drain....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Desserts Treats and Snacks Tagged: cocoa powder cream cream cheese powdered sugar vanilla extract Chocolate Fruit Dip Ingredients 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup powdered sugar , divided 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions In a mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, addw 2 Tbsp of the powdered sugar and whip until nearly stiff peaks form....

Categorized: Fall Faves Healthy Main Dish Soups Videos Tagged: basil beef beef broth bell pepper garlic olive oil onions oregano parsley rice tomato sauce tomatoes Stuffed Pepper Soup Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 small yellow onion chopped (1 cup) 1 cup chopped red bell pepper (a little over 1/2 of a medium) 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 (14....

Categorized: Fall Faves Main Dish Soups Videos Tagged: basil carrots celery chicken broth garlic green beans half and half kidney beans olive oil onions oregano parmesan spinach thyme tomato paste tomatoes tortellini zucchini Creamy Tortellini Minestrone Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup diced celery 1 cup 1-inch cut fresh green beans 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves) 3 (14 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, or more to thin as desired 2 (14....