Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Fall Faves Thanksgiving Tagged: bread cinnamon cloves cream egg yolks eggs ginger half and half milk nutmeg pecans pumpkin vanilla extract Pumpkin Bread Pudding Ingredients 1/2 cup (110g) packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup (105g) granulated sugar 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp salt 4 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 1 1/2 cups half and half 1 cup whole milk 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 (16 oz) loaf hearty crusty french bread, such as La Brea, cut into 1-inch cubes Salted caramel sauce, for serving (see footnotes for recipe) 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped, for serving Sweetened whipped cream, for serving Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Breakfast Fall Faves Halloween Thanksgiving Tagged: allspice apple cider apple cider vinegar brown sugar butter buttermilk canola oil cinnamon cloves eggs flour ginger milk nutmeg pumpkin sugar Pumpkin Waffles Ingredients 2 1/4 cups (318g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level flour to measure) 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 4 large eggs, yolks and whites separated 1 pinch cream of tartar 5 Tbsp (56g) granulated sugar, divided 1 cup (235 ml) milk 1 cup (235ml) buttermilk 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil or canola oil 1 cup (227g) canned pumpkin 1 tsp vanilla extract Maple syrup, apple cider syrup, or butter pecan syrup, for serving Instructions Preheat oven to 200 degrees and preheat a Belgian waffle iron to medium heat....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Sides & Sauces Tagged: chick peas garlic lemon juice olive oil parsley ranch dressing tahini Ranch Hummus Ingredients 2 (15 oz) cans chick peas, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for topping if desired 2 Tbsp tahini (optional) 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 medium clove fresh garlic, peeled 2 (1 oz) pkgs. - Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning Mix 1/2 cup water, as needed Chopped fresh parsley Instructions Add chick peas, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and seasoning mix to a food processor....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Seafood Tagged: butter dill garlic lemons parsley salmon Salmon Roasted in Butter Ingredients 1/4 cup unsalted butter 3 Tbsp minced fresh dill 4 (6 oz) skin-on salmon fillets (I recommend using thicker fillets) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley Lemon wedges or lemon zest, for serving Instructions Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Place butter in small roasting dish, sprinkle dill evenly across....

Categorized: Main Dish Slow Cooker Soups Tagged: broccoli cheddar cheese chicken broth cream evaporated milk garlic onions thyme Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup Ingredients 1/3 cup butter , sliced 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion 2 cloves garlic , minced 6 Tbsp all-purpose flour Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 (12 oz) cans evaporated milk 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth 5 cups small diced broccoli florets* 1/8 tsp dried thyme 1/2 cup heavy cream 12 oz sharp cheddar cheese , freshly shredded (or more to taste) 2 oz parmesan cheese , freshly & finely shredded Instructions Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat....

Categorized: Breads & Rolls Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: artichokes butter flour garlic milk mozzarella olive oil onion powder parmesan pizza provolone cheese spinach Spinach Artichoke Pizza Ingredients 16 oz pizza dough , homemade or store-bought 8 oz fresh spinach , divided 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 3/4 cup milk 1/4 tsp onion powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 clove garlic , minced 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil , divided 4 oz provolone cheese (1 cup....

Categorized: Fall Faves Healthy Main Dish Tagged: black beans cilantro coriander corn cumin honey limes paprika sweet potatoes tortillas Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos (with Honey and Lime) Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup chopped yellow onion, diced 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 (14....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Main Dish Thanksgiving Tagged: apple cider apples bacon cranberries feta maple syrup olive oil pecans red onion spinach Apple Salad Ingredients 10 oz. spring lettuce mix (with spinach), or baby spinach 3 medium gala apples, cored and thinly chopped 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup dried cranberries 12 oz. bacon, cooked and chopped 1/2 small red onion, sliced into thin strips Maple-Cider Vinaigrette 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup 1 Tbsp dijon mustard 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper Instructions Make the dressing: Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well blended....

Categorized: Asian Main Dish Poultry Soups Tagged: cabbage carrots chicken chicken broth cilantro garlic ginger green onions mirin mushrooms ramen rice vinegar sesame oil soy sauce sriracha vegetable oil Asian Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 cup diced carrots (about 2 large) 6 green onions , sliced (1 1/2 cups) 4 garlic cloves , minced 2 Tbsp minced peeled ginger 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts Salt and freshly ground white or black pepper 6 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce , or more to taste 2 Tbsp mirin 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 Tbsp Sriracha 1 Tbsp sesame oil 1 Tbsp granulated sugar 3 cups slightly packed chopped Napa cabbage 6 oz crimini mushrooms , sliced 1 (4....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Tagged: avocados chili powder cumin eggs flour panko bread crumbs vegetable oil Avocado Fries {and Avocado Tacos} Ingredients Avocado Fries 2 large (8.5 oz each) avocados, firm but just ripe 6 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp salt, then more to taste 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs 1 1/3 cups panko bread crumbs 2 cups vegetable oil, or vegetable oil cooking spray if using baking option Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce 3/4 cup whole milk Greek yogurt 2 1/2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tsp minced garlic 1 1/2 tsp honey 1/4 tsp chipotle pepper (optional for spicy) Instructions For the Sauce Whisk together all sauce ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste....

Baked Gnocchi Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved This Baked Gnocchi will quickly become one of your go-to dinners. It’s amazingly easy making it perfect for those nights when you’re low on prep time or don’t want to put in a lot of effort. It’s a deliciously fresh tasting and satisfying dish made with just a handful of simple ingredients. Baked Gnocchi Honestly this is one of those recipes that’s really just more of an idea....

Categorized: Desserts Ice Cream & Chilled Desserts Spring Videos Tagged: bananas butter cornstarch cream egg yolks half and half lemons nutmeg sugar vanilla bean vanilla extract vanilla wafer cookies Banana Pudding Recipe Ingredients Pudding 3 cups (710ml) half and half 1 vanilla bean or 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/8 tsp nutmeg, preferably freshly grated 3/4 cups (150g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (32g) cornstarch 1/4 tsp salt 5 large egg yolks 1 Tbsp butter (unsalted or salted) 1 (11 oz) pkg vanilla wafer cookies 4 medium bananas (just yellow and ripe, not green or spotty) 2 tsp fresh lemon juice Whipped topping 1 cup heavy cream 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Pour half and half into a large saucepan add seeds of vanilla bean and the vanilla bean pod, and nutmeg to the half and half....

Categorized: Desserts Tagged: angel food cake blueberries cream cream cheese honey lemons mint powdered sugar raspberries strawberries vanilla extract Berry Trifle Ingredients 1 (13 to 16 oz) store-bought angel food cake 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest 3 Tbsp honey 1 3/4 cups heavy cream, well chilled 12 oz. cream cheese, slightly softened 1 1/4 cups (160g) powdered sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 16 oz. fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 18 oz....

Categorized: Brownies & Bars Desserts Tagged: brown sugar butter caramel chocolate chips cream flour sea salt vanilla extract Carmelitas Ingredients 32 caramels , unwrapped (such as Kraft) 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream 1 cup (140g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (98g) old fashioned rolled oats 3/4 cup (170g) packed light-brown sugar (break up any clumps) 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp table salt 12 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 1 Tbsp pieces 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (184g) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 tsp (scant) flaky sea salt, such as Maldon (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Categorized: Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Poultry Videos Tagged: cheddar cheese chicken chili powder cumin garlic mexican monterey jack cheese onions paprika sour cream tomato sauce tortillas vegetable oil Chicken Chimichangas Ingredients 3 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken breasts* Vegetable oil for frying, plus 2 tsp for sautéing 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 2 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp ground coriander 1/4 cup salsa** (bottled or fresh) 2 Tbsp sour cream, plus more for topping 1 3/4 cups refried beans, homemade or store bought* 6 burrito size flour tortillas 5 oz shredded Mexican cheese blend (1 1/4 cups)*** Guacamole and diced tomatoes, for serving (optional) Instructions Heat 2 tsp oil in a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: almond extract butter eggs flour powdered sugar sprinkles sugar vanilla extract Christmas Tree Cookies Ingredients Cookies 1 1/3 cups (186g) unbleached all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar 10 Tbsp (141g) unsalted butter, softened 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp almond extract* Frosting 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar 3 Tbsp (42g) unsalted butter, softened 2 - 3 tsp milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Green food coloring**, Christmas sprinkles and 8 1 1/2-inch broken pretzel rod pieces (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Main Dish Seafood Tagged: basil butter chicken broth garlic parmesan shrimp spinach Creamy Parmesan and Spinach Shrimp Ingredients 1 1/4 lbs extra large shrimp (21/25), peeled and deveined 1 tsp dried basil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp butter, divided 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 Tbsp chicken broth 3 oz baby spinach, chopped (2 packed cups) 1/2 cup (1....

Categorized: Desserts Ice Cream & Chilled Desserts Tagged: butter chocolate cream marshmallows Easy Chocolate Mousse Ingredients 3 1/2 cups mini marshmallows 1/4 cup salted butter , diced into 1 tbsp pieces 9 oz good quality semi-sweet chocolate , chopped into small pieces 1/4 cup hot water 1 cup heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla extract Sweetened whipped cream , fresh raspberries and fresh mint leaves, or shaved chocolate, for serving (optional) Instructions In a medium saucepan combine butter, chocolate, water, and marshmallows....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Fall Faves Halloween Main Dish Slow Cooker Soups Videos Tagged: chili powder cumin garlic ground beef kidney beans onions tomato sauce tomatoes Slow Cooker Chili Equipment slow cooker (I use this Crock-Pot 6-quart Cook and Carry) Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 lbs lean ground beef 1 large yellow onion , finely chopped 3 cloves garlic , finely minced 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies * 3 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce 1/2 cup beef broth 2 Tbsp chili powder 2 1/2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp paprika 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp granulated sugar 1/2 tsp ground coriander Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans , drained and rinsed 1 (15 oz) can light red kidney beans , drained and rinsed Shredded cheddar cheese , for serving Optionally serve with: Instructions Heat olive oil in a large and deep non-stick skillet over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Asian Seafood Tagged: eggs flour garlic powder lemons panko bread crumbs paprika parsley shrimp vegetable oil Fried Shrimp Recipe Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (preferably unbleached) 1 1/2 tsp paprika* 1/2 tsp garlic powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs** 2 cups panko bread crumbs Vegetable oil (about 8 cups) 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley (optional) 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional) Instructions Add flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a medium shallow dish and whisk to blend....