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Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Soups Tagged: basil chicken broth garlic olive oil onions parmesan spinach tomatoes tortellini Tomato Spinach Tortellini Soup Ingredients 2 lb Roma tomatoes* (about 10 medium) 1 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion finely chopped (1 1/2 cups) 6 cloves garlic, minced 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth, then more to thin if desired 1 (20 oz) pkg. refrigerated three cheese tortellini Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 tsp granulated sugar 6 - 9 oz fresh spinach, chopped 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 3/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, for serving Instructions Heat a pot of water to a boil and fill a medium mixing bowl with ice water....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Fall Faves Thanksgiving Tagged: apples brown sugar butter cinnamon eggs flour lemons oatmeal sugar vanilla extract Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (177g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 1/4 cups (120g) rolled old fashioned oats 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup (160g) packed light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (120g) finely chopped peeled Granny Smith apple (1/4-inch cubes or smaller) 2 tsp fresh lemon juice Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Tagged: balsamic vinegar chicken chicken thighs dijon mustard olive oil parsley rosemary thyme Balsamic Chicken {Easy Marinade} Ingredients 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 2 tsp minced fresh rosemary (or 3/4 tsp dried) 2 tsp minced fresh thyme (or 3/4 tsp dried) 2 tsp dijon mustard 1 tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts) 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley, optional Instructions Place chicken in a gallon size resealable bag (or you can use a bowl)....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Sides & Sauces Tagged: balsamic vinegar dijon mustard garlic honey olive oil Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients 2/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar* 1 1/2 Tbsp honey** 2 tsp dijon mustard 1 tsp minced garlic, or 1.5 Tbsp minced shallot 1/4 tsp (heaping) salt, then more to taste 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper Instructions Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl, or pour into a jar (cover with lid) and shake....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Tagged: balsamic vinegar blackberries blueberries honey raspberries strawberries sugar Berry Fruit Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing Ingredients 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 2 Tbsp honey 10 oz. fresh strawberries, halved 10 oz. fresh bluberries 6 oz. fresh raspberries 6 oz. fresh blackberries Fresh mint for garnish (optional) Instructions In a small mixing bowl whisk together vinegar and sugar until sugar is nearly dissolved then whisk in honey....

Categorized: Breakfast Healthy Sides & Sauces Videos Tagged: garlic powder olive oil onion powder paprika red potatoes Breakfast Potatoes {Crispy Oven Baked} Ingredients 2 1/2 lbs. red potatoes (5 large), cut cubes just over 1/2-inch 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tsp salt, then more to taste 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 3/4 tsp garlic powder 3/4 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp onion powder Instructions Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray....

Broccoli Salad Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved Broccoli Salad – made with tiny cut, crisp fresh broccoli florets, crunchy toasted slivered almonds, sweet and chewy dried cranberries, bright red onion, salty hearty bacon and it’s all tossed and coated with a rich and creamy honey sweetened dressing. It’s a classic recipe you’ll be using for years to come! Broccoli Salad Recipe This salad makes a delicious side dish to just about any dinner and it’s perfect for potlucks and dinner parties....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Videos Tagged: butter chicken chicken broth cilantro garam masala garlic ginger heavy cream lemons paprika tomatoes turmeric yellow onion yogurt Butter Chicken Ingredients 2 lbs. chicken thighs, trimmed of visible fat, cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces 1/2 cup whole plain yogurt 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp garam masala, recommend homemade blend HERE , divided 4 tsp fenugreek leaves, slightly crushed after measuring, divided (I buy HERE ) 1 tsp turmeric 2 tsp smoked paprika, divided 2 Tbsp minced garlic, divided 2 Tbsp peeled and minced ginger, divided Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 4 Tbsp butter, cut into pieces 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion Cayenne pepper, to taste 1 (14....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: butter cocoa powder flour powdered sugar vanilla extract Chocolate Shortbead Cookies Ingredients 1 3/4 cups (248g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 6 Tbsp (36g) unsweetened cocoa powder or Dutch process cocoa (sift if clumpy) 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature 1 1/4 cups (150g) powdered sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Optional chocolate coating 10 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped, melted* Instructions In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Cookies Desserts Tagged: almond extract brown sugar butter chocolate chips cocoa powder cream eggs flour powdered sugar sprinkles sugar vanilla extract Cookie Cake Ingredients Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake 1 3/4 cups (246g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup packed (134g) light brown sugar 1/3 cup (66g) granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup (124g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided Double Chocolate Cookie Cake 1 1/2 cups (175g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 6 Tbsp (36g) Dutch cocoa powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup (134g) packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup (66g) granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided Sugar Cookie Cake 1 3/4 cups (246g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp (175g) granulated sugar 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp almond extract 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp rainbow jimmies sprinkles, divided Cookie Cake Frosting 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 Tbsp (12g) unsweetened cocoa powder or Dutch process cocoa powder (for chocolate flavored frosting, omit if making vanilla frosting) 1 1/2 Tbsp heavy cream, then 1/2 Tbsp more if needed 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Christmas Main Dish Thanksgiving Tagged: apple juice brown sugar cornstarch ginger ham maple syrup mustard oranges Crock Pot Ham Ingredients 8 lb. bone-in fully cooked spiral sliced half ham 1/2 cup apple juice concentrate 1/3 cup real maple syrup 2 Tbsp spicy brown mustard 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp orange zest 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1 tsp ground black pepper 2 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water (optional, for thickening) Instructions Place ham in a 6 or 7 quart slow cooker on it’s side....

Categorized: Desserts Drinks Fall Faves Halloween Thanksgiving Tagged: butter flavor cream marshmallow creme rum extract soda Butterbeer Ingredients 1 (2 liter) bottle cream soda, chilled 1 to 2 Tbsp butter flavor, to taste 3 tsp rum extract, divided (such as Watkins brand) 1 cup heavy cream 1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow cream Instructions FOR THE BUTTERBEER SODA: Pour butter flavor and 2 tsp rum extract into bottle of cream soda, return lid to soda then holding soda horizontally twist and rotate bottle gently to evenly distribute flavorings....

Categorized: Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Seafood Videos Tagged: avocados chili powder cilantro cotija cumin garlic limes paprika talapia tortillas Fish Tacos Ingredients 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground paprika 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, or more to taste) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 lb tilapia*, cod, or mahi mahi For Serving 8 corn tortillas**, warmed 2 cups shredded purple cabbage 1 avocado, sliced 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro leaves 1/3 cup Cotija cheese (optional) Fish Taco Sauce 1/4 cup sour cream 3 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1/4 tsp garlic powder Instructions In a mixing bowl whisk together vegetable oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne and season with salt and pepper to taste (about 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper)....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: brown sugar butter candy canes chocolate chocolate chips cream cheese egg yolks eggs flour peppermint extract powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract Frosted Peppermint Brownie Cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup (4 oz) unsalted butter, diced into 4 pieces 1 cup (6 oz) good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, roughly chopped 1 1/4 cups (175g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 2/3 cup packed (148g) light brown sugar 1/3 cup (70g) granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp peppermint extract Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting 4 oz cream cheese , softened 4 Tbsp unsalted butter , softened 1/2 tsp peppermint extract 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar Crushed peppermint candy canes , for topping Instructions To a microwave safe bowl add chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate and butter....

Categorized: Breakfast Muffins & Doughnuts Tagged: sugar Glazed Doughnut Muffins Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp buttermilk 10 Tbsp butter , softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract Glaze 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 3 Tbsp milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Fall Faves Thanksgiving Tagged: butter flour maple extract maple syrup milk powdered sugar sugar Glazed Maple Shortbread Cookies Ingredients 2 cups (283g) all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced into 1 Tbsp pieces 6 Tbsp (78g) granulated sugar 1/2 tsp maple extract Glaze 1 cup (132g) powdered sugar 3 Tbsp real maple syrup 1 1/2 tsp maple extract* Milk to thin as needed Fall colored sprinkles (optional) Finely hopped pecans (optional) Instructions For the cookies: In a mixing bowl whisk together flour and salt....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Tagged: ancho chili powder butter Chicken breasts cornflakes eggs flour garlic powder honey onion powder smoked paprika sriracha Hot Honey Chicken Ingredients Crispy Baked Chicken Strips 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp ancho chili powder 1 tsp onion powder 2 large eggs 5 1/2 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed* 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into strips about 1-inch thick, cut large chicken breasts on a bias Salt and black pepper Hot Honey Sauce 1 /3 cup honey 3 1/2 Tbsp Sriracha hot sauce (or to taste, this is spicy!...

Categorized: Desserts Treats and Snacks Tagged: brown sugar butter sea salt sugar sweetened condensed milk vanilla extract Microwave Caramels Ingredients 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter,* cut into 4 pieces 1/2 cup (120ml) light corn syrup 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100g) packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup (120ml) sweetened condensed milk 1/8 tsp salt 3/4 tsp vanilla extract Maldon sea salt or fleur de sel (optional) Instructions Butter an 8 by 8-inch baking dish....

Categorized: Christmas Treats and Snacks Tagged: butter corn syrup peanuts sugar vanilla extract Microwave Peanut Brittle Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 cup salted roasted peanuts 1 Tbsp butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp baking soda Instructions For directions visit allrecipes.com . Notes Cook times may vary slightly depending on microwave wattage. Watch for a golden brown color near the end. Reviewers have mentioned trouble with this recipe in recent years....

Categorized: Breakfast Spring Tagged: cheddar cheese cream eggs green onions ham parsley pie crust Mini Quiche Ingredients 7 large eggs 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked ham 1 1/4 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese 1/2 cup chopped green onions 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley Salt and black pepper 2 refrigerated pie crusts, store-bought (14 oz) Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degress. In a large mixing bowl whisk together eggs and cream until well blended....