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Categorized: Treats and Snacks Tagged: beef base fried onions garlic powder onion flakes onion powder parsley sour cream soy sauce worcestershire French Onion Dip Ingredients 1 tsp beef base ( paste ) 1 cup sour cream (natural such as Tillamook or Daisy) 1 tsp dried onion flakes 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp soy sauce 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 3 Tbsp fried onions* 1 tsp minced fresh parsley or dried parsley (optional) Instructions Using a spatula spread beef base along edge of a medium mixing bowl (this is just to help it mix into the dip so it doesn’t stay clumped)....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Sides & Sauces Thanksgiving Tagged: apples brown sugar brussels sprouts butter cinnamon cranberries lemon juice nutmeg pecans red onion squash Autumn Roasted Vegetables with Apples and Pecans Ingredients 16 oz brussels sprouts, bottoms trimmed, halved (discard loose leaves) 1/2 medium red onion, diced into small chunks 4 Tbsp salted butter, melted, divided 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Salt 3 cups cubed butternut squash (diced into 3/4-inch pieces) 2 medium crisp baking apples* 2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 2/3 cup pecans (whole or roughly chopped) 1/3 cup dried cranberries Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Videos Tagged: basil feta garlic olive oil parsley pasta red pepper flakes spinach tomatoes Baked Feta Pasta (TikTok Pasta) Ingredients 2 pints (20 oz) grape tomatoes 5 medium garlic cloves, peeled and halved 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 7 - 8 oz. block feta cheese (sheep’s milk variety, such as Murray’s), drained 10 oz. dry pasta such as campanelle, rigatoni, rotini, penne, bow tie, or cavatappi 8 oz....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Tagged: basil garlic garlic powder greek yogurt mayonnaise olive oil parmesan parsley potatoes rosemary Baked Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges Ingredients 4 large Russet potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed and rinsed (about 2 - 2 1/2 lbs), then cut into wedges 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan, divided, plus more for serving 2 tsp minced fresh rosemary 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder, or 1 Tbsp minced fresh garlic* Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley, for garnish (optional) Creamy basil fry sauce 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 tsp dried basil 2 1/2 Tbsp milk, then more to thin as desired 1/8 tsp garlic powder 2 pinches salt Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Breakfast Mexican and Southwestern Tagged: avocados cheddar cheese eggs potatoes sausage tortillas Breakfast Burrito Ingredients 6 large eggs 8 oz. chorizo sausage* 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups frozen O’Brien hash brown potatoes Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 extra large flour tortillas (10 to 11-inch) 3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend 1 cup fresh pico de gallo, homemade or store-bought 1 avocado, diced Mexican hot sauce, such as Cholula or Tapatio, for serving (optional) Instructions In a medium mixing bowl beat eggs with a fork just until blended, set aside....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Tagged: avocados black beans cheddar cheese chicken thighs chili powder cilantro corn cumin garlic lettuce limes olive oil red onions salsa sour cream tomatoes tortilla chips Chicken Taco Salad Ingredients Taco salad filling 1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 4 tsp chili powder, divided 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp minced garlic 1 1/2 tsp salt, then to taste 1 tsp black pepper 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 ear fresh corn, husked and kernels cut from cobs, or 1 cup frozen corn 3/4 cup fresh salsa, homemade or store-bought 1/3 cup chopped cilantro For the salad 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce 4 oz....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Valentines Tagged: butter chocolate cranberries cream of tartar egg yolks eggs flour oranges sugar vanilla extract walnuts Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Videos Tagged: almond extract butter flour jam powdered sugar sugar Chocolate Dipped Cranberry Cookies Ingredients 2 1/3 cups (330g) all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cream of tartar 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened but still slightly firm 1 tsp orange zest 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk Red food coloring (optional) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/3 cups cherry flavor dried cranberries, chopped into small bits 12 oz....

Categorized: Christmas Desserts Pies and Cheesecakes Thanksgiving Tagged: brown sugar butter chocolate chocolate chips cocoa cream flour sugar vanilla extract French Silk Pie Ingredients 1 (9-inch) pie crust , blind baked then chilled 1 cup granulated sugar , divided 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 tsp salt 3 large eggs 6 oz bittersweet chocolate chips (I recommend Ghirardelli) 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 8 Tbsp unsalted butter , at room temperature 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder Topping 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 5 Tbsp granulated sugar 2 - 3 oz dark chocolate , finely chopped or shaved with a vegetable peeler Instructions Combine 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, the light brown sugar, salt and eggs in a heat proof bowl set over a pot of simmering water....

Funfetti Shortbread Bites Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved Funfetti Shortbread Bites – buttery shortbread is dotted with sprinkles, cut into tiny squares then baked until perfectly crisp and delicious. Everyone loves these festive little bites—especially kids! Bring these to your next Christmas party and watch them disappear. My Favorite Funfetti Shortbread Cookies! These tiny little shortbread cookies have quickly become a favorite cookie recipe around here! My whole is crazy about these cookies....

Categorized: Breakfast Christmas Tagged: cinnamon cloves eggs flour ginger maple syrup molasses nutmeg Gingerbread Pancakes Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1 1/4 cups water 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses 2 large eggs 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted, plus more for griddle Maple syrup, for serving Instructions Preheat an electric griddle to 375 degrees....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Soups Tagged: bay leaves beef beef broth carrots garlic marjoram olive oil onions parsley pasta thyme tomato sauce tomatoes Goulash Soup - Beef and Tomato Macaroni Soup Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/4 cups chopped yellow onion (1 small) 1 cup chopped carrots (2 medium) 2 cloves garlic , minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 cups low-sodium beef broth 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce 1 1/2 (14....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: avocado bell pepper Chicken breasts chicken thighs cucumber feta cheese greek yogurt hummus lemons olive oil oregano parsley quinoa red onion tomatoes tzatziki Greek Chicken Bowls Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dry tri color quinoa 2 lbs chicken breasts or chicken thighs (about 6 thighs), trimmed of fat 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 medium red bell pepper, roasted* or raw, seeded and chopped 3 cups chopped English cucumber (1 medium) 2 medium tomatoes (Roma or vine ripened), chopped 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 avocado, chopped 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 cup tzatziki sauce, preferrably homemade 3/4 cup hummus, store-bought or homemade 1 cup crumbled feta cheese Instructions Cook quinoa according to directions on package....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: basil bell pepper feta garlic lemon mozzarella olive oil olives oregano parsley red onion thyme tomatoes Greek Pizza Ingredients 16 oz pizza dough , homemade or store-bought 2 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil , divided 3 garlic cloves , minced 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp dried basil 1/8 tsp dried thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 oz fresh mozzarella , chopped into pieces (regular low moisture mozzarella would be fine too) 4 oz feta , crumbled 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any variety) 1 cup diced grape tomatoes , halved 1/3 cup chopped kalamata olives or black olives 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley Instructions Preheat oven to 450 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: chicken chicken broth garlic honey olive oil salt thyme Grilled Chicken Breast Ingredients 4 (8 oz. each) boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 tsp honey 1 tsp dried thyme 1 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Instructions Place chicken on a cutting board. Cover with plastic wrap and pound chicken with the flat side of meat mallet to help even out its thickness (it should be about 3/4-inch thick)....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Tagged: bacon barbecue sauce chicken cilantro garlic mozzarella olive oil pineapple red onion Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Pizza Ingredients 1 lb pizza dough , homemade or store bought 12 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 Tbsp olive oil , divided 3/4 cup barbecue sauce , divided 4 slices bacon , cooked and chopped 2 cups (8 oz) low-moisture mozzarella, shredded 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple (chop into small pieces) 1/3 of a medium red onion , sliced thin and run under cool water to remove harsh bite 1/4 cup cilantro , chopped or torn 1 cloves garlic , minced Freshly ground black pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 475 degrees F....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Soups Tagged: bell pepper cannellini beans carrots celery crushed tomatoes garbanzo beans garlic green beans kale lemon onions parsley quinoa rosemary thyme vegetable broth zucchini Healthy Kale and Quinoa Minestrone Soup Ingredients 1 large yellow onion, diced (2 cups) 3 medium carrots, diced (1 1/2 cups) 2 stalks celery, diced (1 cup) 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups diced zucchini (from about 2 small) 1 red bell pepper, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 7 cups unsalted vegetable broth* 1 (28 oz) can unsalted crushed tomatoes 3 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp dried rosemary,** crushed 1 tsp dried thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3/4 cup dry quinoa 2 cups green beans, cut into 1-inch segments 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15 oz) can chick peas, drained and rinsed (aka garbanzo beans) 2 cups (heaping) chopped fresh kale, thick ribs removed before chopping 1 Tbsp lemon juice Shredded parmesan cheese, for garnish (omit or use vegan parmesan if making vegan) Instructions In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Seafood Tagged: asparagus garlic lemon mustard olive oil parmesan pepper salmon Lemon Pepper Salmon {with optional Garlic Parmesan Asparagus} Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs salmon, skin on* 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 tsp lemon zest 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 4 cloves garlic, minced, divided 1 tsp dijon mustard 3/4 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp each salt and fresh cracked black pepper, plus more for asparagus 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced (optional) 1 1/2 - 2 lbs asparagus (medium or thin spears), tough ends trimmed 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan Instructions Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)....

Categorized: Brownies & Bars Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: blueberries butter cornstarch cream cream cheese gelatin graham crackers lemon juice powdered sugar sour cream sugar vanilla extract No-Bake Cheesecake Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (138g) graham cracker crumbs (from about 9 full sheets) 5 Tbsp (70g) salted butter, melted 2 Tbsp cold water 2 tsp powdered gelatin 2/3 cup (155ml) heavy cream 16 oz cream cheese, brought to room temperature 1 1/4 cups (150g) powdered sugar 1/3 cup (80g) sour cream brought to room temperature 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Line an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with aluminum foil or parchment paper leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides....

Categorized: Breakfast Christmas Desserts Valentines Tagged: cocoa cream cheese vinegar Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze {Perfect for Christmas} Ingredients 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 3 Tbsp cocoa powder 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups milk 2 Tbsp white vinegar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 Tbsp red food coloring 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup salted butter , melted 1 recipe Cream Cheese Glaze , recipe follows fresh raspberries and mint leaves , for garnish (optional) Cream Cheese Glaze 6 oz cream cheese , softened 6 Tbsp butter , softened 2 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup milk , plus more if desired 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Preheat an electric non-stick griddle to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Breakfast Desserts Fall Faves Videos Tagged: brown sugar buttermilk cinnamon cloves eggs flour ginger half and half honey nutmeg powdered sugar pumpkin sugar vanilla extract Pumpkin Scones {Starbucks Copycat} Ingredients Scone 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp ground cloves 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 3 Tbsp granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter , cold and diced into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp canned pumpkin puree , chilled (don’t chill in can) 3 1/2 Tbsp buttermilk 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp half and half Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar 2 Tbsp half and half , then more as needed Pumpkin Icing 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 Tbsp pumpkin puree 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp ground ginger 1 Tbsp half and half Instructions For the scones: Preheat oven to 425 degrees....