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Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Spring Tagged: butter buttermilk cake flour coconut cream cheese eggs flour pecans powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract Italian Cream Cupcakes Ingredients 2/3 cup (65g) sweetened shredded coconut, toasted 1/2 cup (4.6 oz) buttermilk 3/4 cup (100g) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (93g) cake flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup (4 oz) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup (160g) granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup (55g) pecans, chopped small and toasted Toasted coconut and toasted chopped pecans for topping (about 1/2 cup of each) Cream Cheese Frosting 8 oz cream cheese, softened slightly 1/2 cup (4 oz) unsalted butter, softened 2 1/2 cups (315g) powdered sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Videos Tagged: allspice brown sugar chicken cinnamon garlic ginger green onions habanero pepper limes soy sauce thyme Jerk Chicken Ingredients 10 bone-in skin on chicken pieces, thighs and legs (about 3 lbs), trim excess fat and skin 6 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces* 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 2 habanero peppers (or scotch bonnet), stem removed** 1 1/2 -inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg Instructions Place chicken pieces in a gallon size resealable bag....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: butter egg yolks eggs flour lemons powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract Lemon Cookies Ingredients 2 cups (283g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar* 12 Tbsp (170g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon zest 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla extract Icing 1 1/4 cups (150g) powdered sugar 2 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Instructions In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt....

Oatmeal Eight Ways Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved Oatmeal made eight different ways! Here I share EIGHT flavorful twists to make your cold fall mornings much more enjoyable! Each variation is easy to make and you’ll want to try them all . Oatmeal Recipes Oatmeal for breakfast is totally my thing. I eat a bowl of it along with a fried egg almost every single morning....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: brown sugar butter chocolate eggs flour orange extract oranges sea salt sugar vanilla extract Orange Chocolate Chunk Cookies Ingredients 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp table salt 1 cup unsalted butter , softened 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 Tbsp orange zest 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 tsp orange extract 4 oz bittersweet chocolate , chopped into chunks* 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate , chopped into chunks 4 oz milk chocolate , chopped into chunks Flaky or coarse sea salt Instructions In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt for 30 seconds, set aside....

Categorized: Main Dish Soups Tagged: bay leaves butter chicken broth chives heavy cream leeks potatoes sour cream thyme white wine Potato Leek Soup Ingredients 2 lbs leeks (about 3 large) 2 Tbsp butter Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1.5 tsp minced garlic (1 large clove) 2/3 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 3/4 lbs. Russet Potatoes, peeled and chopped into chunks about 1-inch thick 1 large thyme sprig 2 bay leaves (fresh or dried) 1/3 cup sour cream or creme fraiche 1/3 cup heavy cream Optional toppings/sides 2 Tbsp minced chives Extra virgin olive oil Toasted baguette slices Instructions Cut the leeks between the white and light green portion and the dark green portion....

Categorized: Fall Faves Main Dish Soups Tagged: butter cauliflower chicken broth cream flour garlic milk onions parmesan parsley thyme white cheddar Roasted Cauliflower White Cheddar Soup Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower (2 - 2 1/2 lb), cored and chopped into small, bite size pieces 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 Tbsp butter 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion 3 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 clove garlic , minced 3 cups milk 1 (14 oz) can low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tsp dried parsley or 1 Tbsp chopped fresh 1/4 tsp (slightly heaping) dried thyme or 1 tsp chopped fresh 1 bay leaf 1/4 tsp granulated sugar 4 oz shredded sharp white cheddar cheese , shredded (1 cup), plus more for serving if desired 1 oz finely grated parmesan cheese (slightly packed 1/4 cup) Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees....

Categorized: Fall Faves Sides & Sauces Thanksgiving Tagged: butter cream garlic milk olive oil potatoes Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Ingredients 2 medium garlic heads 2 tsp olive oil 2 1/2 lbs unpeeled red potatoes, diced into quarters (or sixths if larger) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup milk (anything but skim) 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces, plus more for serving Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional) Instructions Preheat oven, prep garlic: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: asiago cheese balsamic vinegar basil flour garlic honey mozzarella olive oil prosciutto ricotta yeast Peach & Prosciutto Pizza with Honey Balsamic Reduction Ingredients 16 oz pizza dough , homemade or store bought 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic , finely minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 oz prosciutto 4 oz ricotta cheese (1/2 cup) 5 oz fresh mozzarella , diced into small cubes 2 oz asiago cheese , shredded (1/2 cup) 1 1/2 medium fresh peaches* 1 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup honey Flour , for dusting 1/3 cup slightly packed fresh basil leaves , chopped Instructions Place pizza stone in oven and preheat oven to 450 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Sides & Sauces Tagged: dill garlic greek yogurt lemons olive oil Tzatziki Ingredients 1 cup whole Greek yogurt, preferably Fage (important see notes*) 10 oz. English cucumber**, peeled if desired, seeded 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill*** 1 garlic clove, finely minced (1 tsp) 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Sea salt or table salt, to taste and optionally black pepper Instructions Peel cucumber if desired (it adds a faint texture and a will lightly tint the dip, but this is optional to peel)....

Categorized: Breakfast Fall Faves Healthy Tagged: apples cinnamon coconut oil eggs maple syrup oatmeal vanilla extract Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Ingredients 2 1/3 cups (206g) rolled oats (Old Fashioned) 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 2 large eggs 2 cups (475ml) milk 1/4 cup (56g) coconut oil, melted 6 Tbsp real maple syrup 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 crisp peeled and cored, 1/2-inch diced sweet apples (such as Braeburn, Honey Crisp or Gala) 3/4 cup (75g) chopped walnuts 1/2 cup (70g) dried cranberries Instructions Preheat oven to 325 degrees....

Categorized: Christmas Desserts Fall Faves Treats and Snacks Tagged: cinnamon egg whites pecans sugar Candied Pecans Ingredients 1 lb pecan halves 1 large egg white 1 Tbsp water 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt Instructions Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, vigorously whisk egg white with water and vanilla until very frothy....

Categorized: Desserts Ice Cream & Chilled Desserts Tarts and Pastries Tagged: butter chocolate chips egg whites eggs flour mascarpone milk pistachios powdered sugar ricotta sugar Cannoli Cream Puffs Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour (5 3/4 oz) 3/4 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup milk (I used 1%) 6 Tbsp unsalted butter , diced into 1 tbsp pieces 1 Tbsp granulated sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup eggs , about 4 whole large eggs and 2 egg whites Mini semi-sweet chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate Chopped , unsalted pistachios Powdered sugar , for dusting Cannoli Cream Filling 24 oz....

Categorized: Christmas Treats and Snacks Tagged: almonds butter cereal garlic powder nuts onion powder paprika peanuts pretzels walnuts worcestershire Chex Mix Ingredients 3 cups corn Chex cereal 3 cups rice Chex cereal 3 cups wheat Chex cereal 1 1/2 cups low-salt mixed nuts 1 1/2 cups plain bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces 1 cup pretzels (itty bitty or bite size) 8 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted 3 Tbsp Worcestershire 3/4 tsp salt, or to taste 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 3/4 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp granulated sugar Instructions OVEN OPTION Preheat oven to 250 degrees....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Soups Tagged: carrots celery chicken chicken broth garlic lemon juice onions parsley pasta rosemary sage thyme Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups diced carrots (about 3) 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onions (1 medium) 1 1/4 cups diced celery (about 3 ribs) 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 (32 oz) cartions low-sodium chicken broth or homemade chicken stock 2 tsp each chopped fresh thyme, rosemary and sage* Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cups (5 oz) medium egg noodles (dry) 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (from about a 1 3/4 lb - 2 lb rotisserie chicken) 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional) Instructions Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Poultry Videos Tagged: butter capers chicken chicken broth cornstarch cream flour lemon juice olive oil parsley Creamy Chicken Piccata Recipe Ingredients 2 (10 - 11 oz each) chicken breasts, butterflied and halved 1/3 cup all-purpose flour Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 1/4 cups + 1 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp butter 1/4 cup heavy cream 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbsp capers, rinsed Instructions After cutting chicken let it rest at room temperature 10 minutes....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: almonds butter chocolate chips flour powdered sugar vanilla extract walnuts Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies Ingredients 3/4 cup sliced almonds 2 cups (282g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1/4 + 1/8 tsp salt 1 cup (226) unsalted butter, halfway softened* 1 1/2 cups (192g) powdered sugar, divided 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (160g) mini chocolate chips Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grind almonds in a food processor to tiny bits, set aside....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Poultry Tagged: broccoli butter cheddar cheese flour garlic powder milk onion powder parmesan Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Ingredients 9 oz large shell pasta , dry (3 1/4 cups) 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts , cooked and shredded into small bites size pieces 12 oz broccoli florets* , diced into small bite size pieces (4 1/2 cups once diced) 2 1/2 Tbsp butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp garlic powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 cups low-fat milk 6 oz 2% reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese** , shredded (1 1/2 cups)* 1 oz parmesan cheese , finely shredded (1/3 cup) Instructions Boil pasta according to directions listed on package adding broccoli during last 3 - 4 minutes of boiling, drain well (reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, just in case you want to thin pasta sauce)....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Breakfast Main Dish Videos Tagged: butter canadian bacon chives cream dijon mustard egg yolks eggs english muffins lemon paprika parsley vinegar Eggs Benedict Ingredients Hollandaise Sauce 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 large egg yolks 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp dijon mustard (optional) 1 - 2 pinches cayenne pepper (optional) 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Salt and freshly ground black pepper Eggs Benedict 8 large fresh eggs* 1 Tbsp white vinegar 4 English muffins, split 8 Canadian bacon slices Chopped fresh parlsey and/or chives Paprika Instructions To Make the Hollandaise Sauce Fill a saucepan with about an inch of water....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Videos Tagged: avocados garlic lemon juice olive oil olives oregano orzo parsley red onion salmon tomatoes Grilled Salmon with Avocado Greek Salsa and Orzo Ingredients 1 cup dry orzo 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided, plus more for brushing grill Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 small Roma tomatoes, diced (1 cup) 1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped (1 cup) 1/3 cup chopped red onions 1/3 cup chopped kalamata olives 2 garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp) 1 medium avocado, peeled and diced 1/2 cup (2....