Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Tagged: almonds apple cider vinegar apples carrots dijon mustard kale lemons maple syrup olive oil red onions white cheddar Kale Salad Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp real maple syrup 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 lb. curly kale (about 2 large bunches) 1 large (9 oz....

Categorized: Christmas Sides & Sauces Thanksgiving Tagged: cream milk potatoes sour cream Mom’s Mashed Potatoes Ingredients 4 lbs Russet Potatoes (about 8 medium potatoes) 1/3 cup butter , melted 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup milk , preferably 2% or whole 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tsp salt , then to taste freshly ground black pepper to taste Instructions Peel, rinse and dice potatoes into large chunks (I diced my medium potatoes into 6 pieces total)....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Tagged: chicken broth garlic honey lemon juice oranges pork sage Orange-Sage Pork Chops Ingredients 4 (5 oz) 1/2-inch thick boneless pork chops Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 Tbsp I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Spread 1 1/4 tsp cornstarch 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 tsp orange zest 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice 2 tsp honey 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp chopped fresh sage leaves (fresh rosemary would be a good substitute) Instructions Season pork chops with 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper and 1/4 tsp salt....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: basil bread flour garlic honey mozzarella olive oil oregano parmesan pepperoni sugar thyme tomato paste tomato sauce yeast Pepperoni Pizza (Homemade Dough and Pizza Sauce) Ingredients Pizza Dough (yields enough for 2 13-inch pizzas) 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 2 tsp granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups warm water , 110 degrees, divided 3 Tbsp olive oil , plus more for brushing 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp white vinegar 3 1/2 - 4 cups bread flour Pizza Sauce (yields enough for 3 large pizzas) 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tsp honey 2 tsp chopped fresh oregano 2 tsp chopped fresh basil 1/4 tsp dried thyme (or 3/4 tsp fresh) 1 clove garlic , finely minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste Topping (yields enough for 1 13-inch pizza) 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic , finely minced 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) 1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (1 oz) 20 slices pepperoni (I recommend turkey, it’s just as good as the regular) 2 Tbsp fresh oregano (chopped if using larger leaves) Red pepper flakes , for serving (optional) Instructions For the pizza dough: In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, combine yeast, 2 tsp sugar and 1/2 cup warm water and whisk until yeast has dissolved....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Sandwiches Tagged: apple cider vinegar apple juice barbecue sauce brown sugar cayenne pepper garlic powder paprika pepper pork worcestershire Pulled Pork (Slow Cooker) Ingredients 1 1/2 Tbsp salt 1 Tbsp freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp brown sugar 2 Tbsp paprika 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder 1 tsp cayenne pepper 4 pound boneless pork shoulder roast (aka Boston Butt roast) 2 cups apple juice 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 Tbsp liquid smoke 1 1/4 cups BBQ sauce (I like to use Bullseye) Instructions In a small mixing bowl whisk together salt, pepper, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper....

Categorized: Brownies & Bars Desserts Fall Faves Thanksgiving Tagged: brown sugar butter cinnamon cloves cream cheese eggs flour ginger nutmeg powdered sugar pumpkin sugar vanilla extract Pumpkin Bars Ingredients Pumpkin Bars 2 cups (256 g) unbleached all-purpose flour (spoon and level to measure) 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger* 1/8 tsp ground cloves 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces** 1 cup packed (200 g) light brown sugar 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin (not pie filling) 2 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract Cream Cheese Frosting 8 oz....

Categorized: Christmas Desserts Drinks Tagged: caramel sauce chocolate chips milk Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Ingredients 2 cups milk , preferably whole 1/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips (I recommend Ghirardelli)* 1/2 cup caramel sauce , store-bought or homemade Sweetened whipped cream or vanilla marshmallows Grated chocolate for garnish , optional Caramel Sauce , recipe below Instructions Prepare caramel sauce according to directions listed and allow to cool slightly. Heat milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat....

Categorized: Main Dish Seafood Videos Tagged: butter corn garlic lemons olive oil onions parsley potatoes sausage seafood seasoning shrimp spinach thyme Shrimp Boil Skillet Ingredients 1 lb. baby yellow potatoes 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 oz. turkey or chicken smoked sausage (I used Johnsonville Cajun Chicken Sausage), sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp butter, diced into small cubes 3/4 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp 1 1/4 cups fresh corn or frozen, thawed corn 2 tsp Old Bay seafood seasoning* 1/2 tsp dried thyme 4 oz baby spinach (optional) 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley (optional) Instructions Place potatoes on a large plate and microwave on high power for 2 minutes....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: basil cream garlic italian seasoning lemons paprika parmesan cheese pasta spinach sun dried tomatoes tomato paste Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Ingredients 12 oz. penne pasta, mini size or regular* 10 cups hot water Salt and black pepper 8 oz. baby spinach (8 cups packed), chopped 2 Tbsp oil from jar of sun dried tomatoes 4 tsp minced garlic (4 cloves) 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1/2 cup (slightly packed) sun dried tomato halves in oil, well drained, finely chopped 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or 1/2 tsp for slightly spicier) 1 cup reserved pasta water 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup (2 oz) finely shredded parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional) 3/4 tsp paprika (optional) Instructions In a large pot bring 10 cups water to a boil....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Healthy Main Dish Tagged: brown sugar cabbage garlic ground beef marjoram nutmeg onions paprika parsley red wine vinegar thyme tomato sauce tomatoes Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped (1 cup) 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp) 1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp thyme 1/2 tsp marjarom 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1/2 medium head cabbage, chopped (5 cups) 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley 1 1/4 cups brown rice or white rice,* cooked according to package instructions Instructions Heat olive oil in a deep 12-inch non-stick skillet or a pot over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Desserts Ice Cream & Chilled Desserts Treats and Snacks Tagged: chocolate chips coconut milk kiwis lemon juice sugar watermelon Watermelon Popsicles Ingredients 19 oz cubed seedless watermelon (about 3 1/2 cups) 5 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar , divided 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup canned coconut milk , well shaken 13 oz kiwi (about 6 medium) 1 Tbsp mini chocolate chips Instructions Add watermelon, 2 Tbsp granulated sugar and lemon juice to a blender and blend until well pureed....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: basil garlic ground beef italian seasoning marinara sauce mozzarella olive oil parmesan cheese pasta tomatoes Baked Rigatoni Ingredients 10 oz. dry rigatoni pasta 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb. lean ground beef 2 tsp minced garlic 1 (24 oz) jar tomato basil pasta sauce (recommend Rao’s) 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, divided Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Fresh basil leaves or fresh parsley leaves, for garnish (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: buttermilk chicken garlic rosemary salt thyme Buttermilk Roast Chicken Recipe Ingredients 4 to 4.5 lb whole chicken (preferably organic or free range) 2 cups buttermilk 2 Tbsp kosher salt 2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper 2 Tbsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp minced fresh rosemary leaves 1 Tbsp minced fresh thyme leaves Instructions Remove the neck and any giblets (if there are any) from the cavity of the chicken....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: basil cream garlic olive oil parmesan cheese pasta Creamy Pesto Pasta Ingredients 2 1/2 cups packed (54g) fresh basil leaves 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 2 Tbsp water 12 oz. dry mini farfalle or regular farfalle pasta Salt and black pepper 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves) 3/4 cup heavy cream, or 1/4 cup more for a creamier pasta 2 oz....

Categorized: Brownies & Bars Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: butter chocolate cocoa eggs sugar vanilla extract Flourless Chocolate Cake Ingredients 6 oz. (170g) bittersweet chocolate (60%), chopped 10 Tbsp (142g) unsalted butter, diced into pieces 2/3 cup (130g) granulated sugar 1/3 cup (65g) packed light-brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt 4 large eggs 1/2 cup (46g) unsweetened cocoa powder Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan, line bottom with a round of parchment paper and butter paper....

Categorized: Breakfast Tagged: butter eggs flour sugar vanilla extract German Pancakes Ingredients 3 Tbsp unsalted butter 4 large eggs 1 cup milk (anything but skim) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups (176g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Pour melted butter in a 13 by 9-inch baking dish then tilt back and forth to coat evenly while coming about 1-inch up the sides of the pan as well....

Categorized: Main Dish Seafood Tagged: basil cream cheese garlic milk olive oil parmesan pine nuts salmon Grilled Salmon with Creamy Pesto Sauce Ingredients 4 - 6 (6 oz.) skin on or skinless salmon fillets Olive oil, for brushing salmon and grill Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 oz. cream cheese, diced into small cubes 1/4 cup milk 3 Tbsp homemade or store-bought pesto, plus more for serving* (I used homemade) Instructions Preheat a grill over medium-high heat to about 425 degrees F....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: asparagus chicken garlic green beans lemon juice olive oil parsley potatoes rosemary thyme Lemon Chicken Asparagus and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner Ingredients 1 1/2 lb baby red potatoes, diced into small pieces (about 1-inch) 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 1/4 lbs thin asparagus, tough ends trimmed, remaining chopped into 2-inch pieces* 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into even bite size pieces (about 1-inch) 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (zest it first and set the zest aside) 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Mexican and Southwestern Sides & Sauces Tagged: rice Authentic Mexican Rice Ingredients 1 3/4 cups + 2 Tbsp unsalted chicken broth or water 1 medium roma tomato, minced (heaping 1/3 cup) 2 1/2 tsp Caldo de Tomate* 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice 1 large garlic clove, minced (1 1/2 tsp) Instructions Whisk together warm water, minced tomato, Caldo de Tomate, onion powder, chili powder, and black pepper....

Mexican Wedding Cookies Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved Mexican Wedding Cookies are one of the most dreamy cookies! Beautifully round, buttery, pecan dotted cookies are rolled in sweet blizzard of snowy white powdered sugar and they’ll leave you savoring every tender bite. Easily one of my favorite holiday cookies and they couldn’t be easier to make! Mexican Wedding Cookies Who knew one cookie could go by some many different names!...