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Categorized: Breakfast Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Valentines Angel Food Cake French Toast with Fresh Strawberry Syrup Ingredients French Toast 1 8- inch angel food cake , sliced into 12 - 14 pieces (or two angel food cake loafs, sliced into 1-inch thick pieces) 1 1/4 cups (295ml) milk 5 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 tsp cinnamon Butter for griddle Sweetened whipped cream , for serving Strawberry Syrup 2 lbs fresh strawberries , stemmed and diced 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup (110g) granulated sugar 4 Tbsp water , divided 1 Tbsp cornstarch Instructions For the strawberry syrup: Bring strawberries, lemon juice, sugar and 2 Tbsp water to a boil in a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat, stirring frequently....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Spring Tagged: asparagus balsamic vinegar dijon mustard feta garlic honey olive oil tomatoes walnuts Asparagus, Tomato and Feta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients Vinaigrette 6 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tsp dijon mustard 2 tsp honey 1 clove garlic , minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper Salad 2 lbs fresh asparagus (preferably medium thickness), tough ends trimmed, remaining diced into 2-inch pieces 1 (10....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Slow Cooker Tagged: balsamic vinegar brown sugar chicken broth garlic honey ketchup mustard onions pork rosemary thyme worcestershire Slow Cooker Balsamic and Honey Pulled Pork Sandwiches and a Giveaway! Ingredients 2 1/2 - 3 lb boneless pork shoulder roast 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 small yellow onion , chopped (1 cup) 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp dried rosemary 1 cup balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup ketchup 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar (light is fine too) 1 Tbsp Worcestershire 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic , minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper Hamburger buns Coleslaw (optional) Instructions Trim fat from pork roast then place roast in a slow cooker and pour broth over top....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Poultry Tagged: bacon chicken cream green onions mozzarella parmesan Chicken Alfredo Pizza Ingredients Alfredo Sauce 2 Tbsp butter 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic (1 large clove) 1 Tbsp flour, plus more for dusting 2/3 cup heavy cream 2/3 cup whole milk 1 cup (2 oz) finely shredded Parmesan cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper Crust and Toppings 1 lb. pizza dough, homemade or store-bought 1 1/2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 5 slices bacon, cooked and chopped 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped parsley or green onions Instructions Preheat oven to 450 degrees....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Main Dish Tagged: anchovies chicken french bread garlic greek yogurt lemon juice lettuce mayonnaise mustard olive oil parmesan worcestershire Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe {Homemade Caesar Dressing} Ingredients Dressing 1/2 cup fat free plain Greek yogurt 3 anchovy fillets (about 2 tsp once mashed) 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 Tbsp full fat mayonnaise 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper Salt to taste 2 small cloves garlic , pressed through a garlic crusher Croutons 1/2 (16 oz) loaf French bread, 2 days old 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 large clove garlic , pressed through a garlic crusher 1/4 each salt and freshly ground black pepper Salad 1 lb chicken boneless skinless breasts , grilled and sliced (rotisserie chicken would work too) 1 large head Romaine lettuce , chopped into bite size pieces 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (about 2 oz) Instructions For the dressing: Remove larger bones from anchovy fillets....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Poultry Tagged: bell pepper chicken chili powder cilantro cumin garlic limes olive oil onions tortillas Chicken Fajitas Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs trimmed chicken thighs or chicken breasts* 5 Tbsp light olive oil divided 4 Tbsp fresh lime juice, divided 3 1/2 tsp minced garlic, divided 2 1/2 tsp chili powder, divided 2 tsp ground cumin, divided 1 jalapeno, seeded for less heat if desired, minced 1 1/4 tsp salt, more to taste 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 3 medium bell peppers (preferably 1 red, yellow and green), seeded and sliced 1 medium red onion or yellow onion, sliced 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 8 (7-inch) flour tortillas, warmed, homemade are best if time allows Optional toppings, see notes Instructions In a medium non-reactive mixing bowl (such as glass or stainless steel), whisk together 3 Tbsp olive oil, 3 Tbsp lime juice, 2 tsp garlic, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 1/2 tsp cumin, jalapeno, salt and pepper....

Categorized: Breakfast Holidays Tagged: brown sugar buttermilk chocolate chips cocoa eggs flour milk sugar Chocolate Pancakes with Chocolate Sauce Ingredients Chocolate Pancakes 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup light-brown sugar 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk 2 large eggs 3 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract butter for griddle , if needed fresh strawberry and banana slices Chocolate Sauce 8 oz chocolate chips (use what you prefer, milk chocolate, semi-sweet or bittersweet) 1 cup heavy cream Instructions For the pancakes: Preheat an electric griddle to 350 degrees F....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Videos Tagged: butter chicken chicken broth garlic olive oil rosemary sage thyme Skillet Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter Sauce Ingredients 4 (6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves) 1 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken stock or dry white wine 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided 2 tsp chopped fresh sage* 1 tsp chopped freshy thyme 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary Instructions Pound thicker parts of chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet to even their thickness....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Sides & Sauces Tagged: carrots eggs garlic ginger green onions ham olive oil onions oyster sauce peas sesame oil soy sauce Fried Rice Ingredients 4 cups cooked jasmine rice* or long grain white rice, day old chilled 1 Tbsp soy sauce, then more to taste 1 Tbsp oyster sauce, or more to taste 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp sriracha, or more to taste 3 large eggs, lightly beaten with a fork in a bowl 3 1/2 Tbsp light olive oil or vegetable oil 3/4 cup small diced carrots 2/3 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 1 1/2 tsp peeled and minced fresh ginger 3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed under hot water and drained well 1 cup small diced ham,** (optional) 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional) Instructions Make sauce: In a small mixing bowl stir together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil and sriracha....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Tagged: brown sugar butter chocolate chips eggs potato starch rice flour sugar tapioca flour vanilla extract xanthan gum Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients 1 1/2 cups white rice flour* 1/2 cup potato starch 1/4 cup tapioca flour 1 tsp xanthan gum 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter , softened 3/4 cup (firmly packed) light-brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp gluten-free vanilla extract** 12 oz (2 cups) gluten-free chocolate chips*** Maldon Sea Salt , for sprinkling tops (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Tagged: cucumber dill feta garbanzo beans garlic olive oil olives parsley red onion tahini tomatoes Greek Seven Layer Dip Ingredients 1 (15.5 oz) can garbanzo beans, drained and 1/4 cup liquid from can reserved* 2 1/2 Tbsp tahini 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 small garlic cloves , minced 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp salt , or to taste 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/3 cups thick plain Greek yogurt , such as Fage 1 1/2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley 1 Tbsp minced fresh dill 1 cup diced English cucumber 1 cup diced grape tomatoes or Roma tomatoes (drain off excess liquid after cutting) 1/3 cup sliced black olives or kalamata olives 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 3 Tbsp chopped red onion , rinsed and drained Instructions Add drained garbanzo beans to a food processor along with tahini, lemon juice, 1 clove of garlic, cumin and 1/2 tsp salt....

Categorized: Fall Faves Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: almonds apples brussels sprouts chicken dijon mustard feta honey kale lemons olive oil rice rosemary sweet potatoes thyme Harvest Bowls Ingredients Dressing 1/3 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, plus 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest 1 Tbsp honey 2 tsp dijon mustard Salt and black pepper Bowls 1 cup wild rice blend,* such as Lundberg, cooked according to package directions 3 cups cooked chicken breast,** chopped 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb....

Categorized: Breakfast Holidays Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Tagged: avocados chili powder chipotle chilies cilantro eggs garlic olive oil onions tomatoes tortillas Huevos Rancheros Ingredients 2 lbs Roma tomatoes or vine ripened tomatoes, cut into quarters 1 - 3 canned chipotle chilies (to taste, they are spicy) 4 Tbsp (approx.) olive oil, divided 1 cup chopped yellow onion Salt and black pepper 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 2 tsp chili powder (I use 1 tsp regular chili powder and 1 tsp ancho chili powder, use what you like) 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas 8 large eggs Optional toppings 1 large avocado, sliced Crumbled cotija cheese Prepared black beans, refried beans, or cooked chorizo Instructions Place half of the tomatoes in a food processor along with all of the chipotle peppers....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Fall Faves Main Dish Pasta & Italian Soups Tagged: basil beef beef broth carrots celery oregano potatoes tomatoes Italian Beef Stew Ingredients 3 celery ribs , chopped into 1/2-inch thick pieces (1 1/2 cups) 1 large yellow onion , diced 4 cloves garlic , finely minced 5 Tbsp olive oil , divided 2 1/2 lbs beef shoulder , chuck roast or rump roast, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/3 cup all-purpose flour salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 cups low-sodium beef broth 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried thyme 3/4 tsp dried rosemary , crushed 1/2 tsp dried marjoram 2 bay leaves 8 oz cremini mushroom , sliced (optional) 4 medium carrots , chopped into 1/2-inch thick pieces (2 cups) 1 1/2 lbs Russet potatoes , peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley Parmesan or Romano cheese , for serving (optional) Instructions Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large enameled cast iron pot over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Healthy Sides & Sauces Thanksgiving Tagged: butter cranberries feta garlic green beans lemon walnuts Lemon Butter Green Beans with Cranberries Walnuts and Feta Ingredients 1 lb green beans, ends trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 3 Tbsp butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped 1/3 cup dried cranberries 2 tsp lemon juice Salt 1/3 cup crumbled feta 2 tsp lemon zest Instructions Bring a pot of water to a boil....

Categorized: Breakfast Spring Tagged: butter eggs flour lemon lemon juice milk ricotta sugar Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (214g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 3 1/2 Tbsp (46g) granulated sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup (236ml) milk 3/4 cup (180g) ricotta (low-fat or whole) 3 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 - 2 Tbsp lemon zest (depending on how lemony you want them) 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp (14g) butter, melted Instructions Preheat an electric griddle to moderately-high heat (or us a non-stick skillet set over medium heat)....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Tagged: almonds carrots chick peas cinnamon coriander cumin feta garlic ginger honey lemons mint olive oil oranges paprika parsley raisins Moroccan Carrot Salad with Chick Peas Feta and Almonds Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs medium carrots, peeled and sliced about 1/6-inch thick 1 (15 oz) can chick peas drained and rinsed 1/2 cup raisins (golden or red) 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted 4 oz feta, crumbled 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley 1/4 cup minced fresh mint Dressing 1/4 cup olive oil 3 Tbsp fresh orange juice + 1/2 orange zest 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice + 1/2 tsp zest 1 1/2 Tbsp honey 1 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp ground cumin 3/4 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground coriander Salt Instructions For the dressing: In a mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, garlic, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, and coriander....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Pies and Cheesecakes Tagged: chocolate cream cream cheese milk nutella sour cream sugar vanilla extract Nutella Mini Cheesecakes Ingredients 12 Oreos , finely crushed* 1 1/2 Tbsp salted butter , melted 6 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 12 oz cream cheese , well softened (use full fat) 2 large eggs 1/4 cup milk (preferably whole or 2%) 1/4 cup sour cream 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup Nutella For the topping 1 recipe sweetened whipped cream , recipe here 1/4 cup hazelnuts, , chopped, toasted chopped chocolate or real chocolate sprinkles , for garnish Instructions Preheat oven to 325 degrees....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Tagged: almonds brown sugar butter chocolate coconut coconut extract eggs flour oats sugar vanilla extract Oatmeal Coconut Almond Chocolate Chunk Cookies Ingredients 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup unsalted butter , softened 1 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 Tbsp milk 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp coconut extract (or 1/2 tsp for more coconut flavor) 3 cups rolled oats (old fashioned) 12 oz dark chocolate , chopped into small chunks 1 1/3 cups shredded coconut 1 cup almonds (unsalted) , chopped Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Fall Faves Halloween Thanksgiving Tagged: brown sugar cinnamon cloves cream cheese eggs ginger granulated sugar nutmeg powdered sugar pumpkin vanilla extract Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients 2 cups (284g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp ground cloves 10 Tbsp (140g) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup (160g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (110g) packed light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (243g) canned pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting 5 Tbsp (70g) unsalted butter, nearly at room temperature 4 oz....