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Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Valentines Tagged: canola oil cherries chocolate cocoa powder cream eggs flour sugar vanilla extract vinegar Black Forest Cupcakes Ingredients Cupcake 3 oz bittersweet chocolate , finely chopped 1/3 cup unsweetend cocoa powder (regular or Dutch-processed) 3/4 cup hot water 3/4 cup bread flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp canola oil 2 large eggs 2 tsp white vinegar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Filling and Topping 1 1/4 cups cherry pie filling , store bought or homemade 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup granulated sugar Finely chopped chocolate or real chocolate sprinkles , for garnish Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Christmas Desserts Tagged: bread cinnamon cream egg yolks eggs milk nutmeg vanilla extract Bread Pudding Ingredients 16 oz. hearty French bread (preferrably a day or two old), sliced into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup (110g) packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 3 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 3 large eggs 2 egg yolks 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Breakfast Main Dish Tagged: bell pepper butter cheddar cheese eggs ham parsley potatoes Breakfast Hash Ingredients 3 1/2 Tbsp butter, divided 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 1/4 cups) 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion 1 (20 oz) pkg. refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes 8 oz. chopped cooked ham* 6 large eggs, lightly beaten to blend whites and yolks Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 Tbsp chopped parsley Instructions Melt 3 Tbsp butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet (or other heavy skillet) over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Fall Faves Main Dish Soups Tagged: bay leaves beef beef broth brown sugar cabbage garlic lemon juice olive oil oregano paprika parsley rice thyme tomato sauce tomatoes worcestershire yellow onion Cabbage Roll Soup Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large yellow onion , chopped (1 3/4 cups) 2 large carrots , chopped (1 1/4 cups) 5 cups packed chopped cabbage (16 - 19 oz) 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups low-sodium beef broth, then more to thin if desired 3 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce 2 (14....

Categorized: Sandwiches Tagged: basil mozzarella tomatoes Caprese Grilled Cheese Ingredients 2 slices fresh bread (I recommend sourdough or rustic white bread) 3 oz fresh mozzarella , sliced into rounds or grated* 4 - 6 Roma tomato slices 1 Tbsp chopped , fresh basil ribbons freshly ground black pepper , to taste 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil or 1 Tbsp butter 1/2 clove of garlic , for rubbing bread Instructions Layer Mozzarella rounds in an even layer over one slice of bread followed by an even layer of sliced tomatoes....

Categorized: Christmas Treats and Snacks Tagged: candy bar popcorn pretzels sprinkles white chocolate Christmas Crunch {White Chocolate Popcorn} Ingredients 1/2 cup (104g) popcorn kernels* 1 (12 oz) bag Vanilla Candy Melts (such as Wilton Candy Melts) 1 1/2 cups (75g) broken pretzel pieces or baby pretzels 1 (10 oz) bag** green and red Milk Chocolate or Mint M&Ms Christmas sprinkles Instructions Pop popcorn in a popcorn popper into a large bowl (or alternately in the microwave if using microwave bags of popcorn) according to manufactures directions....

Categorized: Sides & Sauces Thanksgiving Tagged: butter buttermilk celery chicken broth cornmeal eggs flour garlic honey milk parsley rosemary sage thyme yellow onions Cornbread Stuffing Ingredients Cornbread 1 1/4 cups (202g) cornmeal (fine ground) 3/4 cup (108g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/3 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs 1 1/2 Tbsp honey 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted Stuffing 1 full batch prepared cubed cornbread, from recipe above (10 cups) 6 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 cups finely diced yellow onion 1 1/2 cups thinly diced celery 1 Tbsp minced fresh garlic (3 cloves) 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tsp roughly chopped fresh thyme 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary 1 Tbsp chopped fresh sage 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup whole milk 1 large egg Salt and black pepper Instructions For the cornbread: Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Fall Faves Main Dish Poultry Soups Videos Tagged: bay leaves butter carrots celery chicken chicken broth cream flour milk olive oil onions parsley pasta Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 2 large 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots (3 carrots) 1 1/2 cups chopped celery (3 stalks) 1 Tbsp minced garlic, (3 cloves) 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, can add more to thin near end if desired 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tsp dried 2 bay leaves Salt and black pepper 1/3 cup butter 6 Tbsp all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups whole milk 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 cups dry medium egg noodles 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley Instructions Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Desserts Fall Faves Pies and Cheesecakes Thanksgiving Tagged: apples pie crust Crumb-Topped Apple Slab Pie Ingredients Crust 1 (14.1 oz) box refrigerated pie crusts (or sub homemade pie crust dough) Topping 1/3 cup (70g) granulated sugar 1/3 cup (75g) packed light-brown sugar 1 cup (97g) quick oats 1/2 cup (70g) all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, chilled and diced into small cubes Filling 1/3 cup (70g) granulated sugar 1/3 cup (75g) packed light brown sugar 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 4 lbs peeled, cored and thinly sliced crisp apples (see notes) Glaze (optional) or serve with Vanilla Ice Cream 1 cup (115g) powdered sugar 2 Tbsp half and half, or more as needed Instructions For the crust: Preheat oven to 425 degrees....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: cream of tartar egg whites sugar vanilla extract Meringue Cookies Ingredients 4 large egg whites, at room temperature (see notes) 1/2 tsp cream of tartar 3/4 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar 1/8 tsp salt Instructions Set oven racks in upper and lower third of oven*. Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Line two rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheets with parchment paper. Add egg whites to metal or glass mixing bowl of electric stand mixer** if you haven’t already....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Videos Tagged: butter cocoa oats peanut butter sugar vanilla extract Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Videos Tagged: almond extract butter flour jam powdered sugar sugar No Bake Cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup (113g) salted butter 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar 1/3 cup (32g) unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup (120ml) milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 2/3 cup (160g) creamy peanut butter 3 cups (275g) quick oats (don’t use old fashioned oats) Instructions Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or set out approximately 29 cupcake liners....

Pan Fried Gnocchi Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved Pan Fried Gnocchi is the best way to prepare otherwise lifeless shelf stable gnocchi! Sautéing it in a hot skillet creates a tender interior and crisp golden brown exterior. And it makes for such a comforting, quick and easy side dish. Weeknights typically call for a fast dinner prep after a long day away and this easy gnocchi side dish is that perfect match....

Categorized: Main Dish Sides & Sauces Thanksgiving Tagged: butter butternut squash garlic panko bread crumbs parmesan parsley sage thyme Parmesan Butternut Squash Gratin Ingredients 1 (2 1/2 lb) butternut squash, ends trimmed, peeled, halved and seeded then sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices 5 Tbsp (70g) salted butter 3 cloves garlic , minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup (35g) plain panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup (42g) finely grated parmesan 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp dried sage 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Categorized: Brownies & Bars Cookies Desserts Tagged: brown sugar butter chocolate eggs flour graham crackers marshmallow creme sugar vanilla extract S’mores Bars Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup fine graham cracker crumbs 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 (4.4 oz) XL Hershey milk chocolate bars 1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow creme Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Asian Healthy Main Dish Seafood Videos Tagged: avocados cabbage carrots cucumber garlic ginger green onions honey mayonnaise mirin olive oil rice rice vinegar salmon sesame oil sesame seeds soy sauce sriracha Salmon Rice Bowl Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dry jasmine rice 1/4 cup mayonnaise (can use regular or light) 1 1/2 Tbsp sriracha 4 cups (8 oz) coleslaw* 2 green onions, sliced 1 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 Tbsp honey, divided 3 Tbsp + 1 tsp soy sauce, divided 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil, divided Salt and black pepper 2 Tbsp mirin 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced 1 tsp minced fresh garlic 3/4 tsp cornstarch 2 tsp olive oil or vegetable oil 1 1/2 lbs....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: brown sugar butter cinnamon cream of tartar egg yolks eggs flour sugar vanilla extract Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe Ingredients 2 2/3 cups (385g) all-purpose flour, scoop and level to measure* 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp cream of tartar 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup unsalted butter softened 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 1/2 Tbsp (35g) granulated sugar 2 1/2 tsp (5g) ground cinnamon Instructions In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt for 20 seconds, set aside....

Categorized: Main Dish Seafood Tagged: brown sugar cornstarch garlic ginger green onions honey lemon juice salmon sesame seeds soy sauce Teriyaki Salmon Ingredients 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets 1 green onion, chopped (optional) 1/2 tsp sesame seeds, for serving (optional) Teriyaki Sauce 6 - 8 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, depending on how salty you like it 8 Tbsp water divided 3 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 1 Tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp cornstarch Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a baking dish* with non-stick cooking spray....

Categorized: Breads & Rolls Sides & Sauces Thanksgiving Tagged: butter flour milk yeast Amazing Dinner Rolls Ingredients 1/3 cup (78ml) warm water, 110 - 115 degrees 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1/3 cup + 1/4 tsp (68g) granulated sugar 1 1/3 cups (315ml) whole milk, warmed to 110 - 115 degrees 3/4 cup (170g) salted butter, softened, divided 1 large egg*, at room temperature 1 1/2 tsp salt 4 1/2 cups (22....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Mexican and Southwestern Tagged: bananas cream milk sweetened condensed milk Banana Tres Leches Cake Ingredients 1 Box Betty Crocker SuperMoist White Cake Mix 1 1/4 cups water 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 3 large eggs 1 cup mashed overripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas) 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup half and half or cream 1 cups heavy whipping cream 3 Tbsp granulated sugar 2 bananas , sliced 1/2 cup sweetened , toasted coconut Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Christmas Desserts Pies and Cheesecakes Tagged: butter cherries chocolate chips cocoa cream eggs oreos sour cream sugar vanilla extract Black Forest Mini Cheesecakes Ingredients Crust 12 Oreos 1 1/2 Tbsp salted butter, melted Cheesecake 4.5 oz (3/4 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1 pinch salt 12 oz cream cheese, softened well (1 1/2 8 oz....