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Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: chicken cinnamon coriander cumin lemons olive oil paprika turmeric Oven Roasted Chicken Shawarma Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground coriander 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp turmeric 1 tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 lbs trimmed boneless, skinless chicken thighs Optional serving suggestions Warm pita bread* or flour tortillas or cooked rice Tahini yogurt sauce** Diced tomatoes Diced cucumbers Chopped lettuce Chopped red onion Feta cheese Instructions In a mixing bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, salt and pepper....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Seafood Tagged: garlic honey lemon mustard panko bread crumbs parsley salmon Panko Crusted Honey Mustard Salmon Ingredients 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets 1 1/2 Tbsp dijon mustard 1 1/2 Tbsp honey 1 clove garlic minced 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp lemon zest 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, set aside....

Categorized: Pasta & Italian Sides & Sauces Tagged: basil crushed tomatoes garlic olive oil oregano Pizza Sauce Ingredients 1 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp minced garlic 3 Tbsp tomato paste 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried) 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano (or 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh) Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Fall Faves Main Dish Videos Tagged: beef beef broth carrots garlic olive oil potatoes rosemary thyme Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots Ingredients 1 (3 lb) boneless chuck roast 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large yellow onion , coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic , minced 1 (14.5 oz) can beef broth 3/4 cup dry red wine (optional) 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 1 bay leaf 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes , cleaned then diced into 1 1/2 inch pieces 6 medium carrots , peeled and chopped into 1 1/2-inch pieces Instructions Preheat oven to 275 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Sides & Sauces Tagged: apple cider vinegar beets maple syrup Refrigerator Pickled Beets Ingredients 1.5 lbs fresh beets (preferably medium size*), rinsed and scrubbed clean, tops removed, root trimmed 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar 2/3 cup water 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup 1 tsp salt, or to taste Instructions Place a steamer basket (or steamer attachment of pot) in a pot and fill pot with about 1 1/2-inches to 2-inches of water (it shouldn’t touch the steamer basket)....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Pasta & Italian Videos Tagged: balsamic vinegar basil bell peppers chicken broth garlic onions oregano parmesan cheese red pepper flakes sausage tomato paste tomatoes Sausage and Peppers Ingredients 5 Italian sausage links (20 oz.), mild or spicy 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 large bell peppers (one red, and one yellow or green), cored and sliced 1 large yellow onion, sliced 3 Tbsp tomato paste 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth, them more to taste 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 large roma tomato, halved and sliced 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 1 tsp dried oregano 1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (grate with a rasp grater) Chopped fresh basil or parsley, for garnish Instructions Heat olive oil on a large skillet over medium heat....

Categorized: Main Dish Seafood Videos Tagged: asparagus butter garlic lemons parsley shrimp white wine Shrimp and Asparagus Foil Packs with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs large (21/25) shrimp , peeled and deveined 2 Tbsp dry white wine or chicken broth 4 tsp minced garlic (4 cloves) 2 tsp lemon zest Salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 Tbsp butter , diced into small cubes 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 lb medium thickness asparagus , woody ends trimmed Instructions Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 400 - 425 degrees F)....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Poultry Videos Tagged: bell pepper chicken chili powder cilantro coriander cumin garlic green chilis honey lime juice onions paprika tomatoes Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas Ingredients 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes with green chilies 3 bell peppers (preferrably 1 red, 1 yellow and 1 green) cored and sliced 1 large yellow onion, halved and sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 1/2 tsp chili powder 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp paprika 3/4 tsp ground coriander* 1 tsp salt 3/4 tsp pepper 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 Tbsp honey For serving: 12 6-inch flour tortillas Cilantro, sour cream, salsa, guacamole or sliced avocados, shredded Mexican cheese (optional) Instructions Pour half of the canned tomatoes into the bottom of a slow cooker and spread into an even layer....

Categorized: Asian Main Dish Poultry Slow Cooker Tagged: chicken ginger honey orange marmalade rice sesame seeds soy sauce Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki Ingredients 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts 3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce* 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 3 Tbsp orange marmalade 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic , finely minced 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 Tbsp cold water 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch Cooked long grain white rice , for serving Sesame seeds , for garnish (optional) Instructions Place chicken in a slow cooker, set aside....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Videos Tagged: butter egg yolks eggs flour sugar vanilla extract Sugar Cookies Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (354g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure, don’t spoon and level) 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1 Tbsp vanilla Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Fall Faves Healthy Main Dish Soups Tagged: carrots cauliflower corn garlic green beans italian seasoning onions peas tomatoes vegetable broth Super Easy Cauliflower Vegetable Soup Ingredients 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, halved and peeled 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 (32 oz) carton vegetable broth 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (16 oz) bag frozen petite mixed vegetables (I used C&W) 1 (12 oz) bag frozen cauliflower 2 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 can low-sodium chick peas, drained 3 Tbsp minced fresh parsley and grated parmesan for serving (optional) Instructions Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat....

Categorized: Healthy Sides & Sauces Soups Tagged: butternut squash chicken broth cilantro coconut milk curry paste garlic ginger limes olive oil onions peanuts Thai Butternut Squash Soup Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp) 1 Tbsp peeled and minced ginger 1 1/2 Tbsp Thai red curry paste 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 (2 1/2 lb) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced into 3/4-inch cubes 1 Tbsp brown sugar Salt 1 cup (full fat) coconut milk, divided 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1/2 cup chopped honey roasted or unsalted peanuts, for serving 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for serving Red pepper flakes, for serving (optional) Instructions Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat....

Categorized: Breads & Rolls Main Dish Tagged: flour olive oil salt sugar yeast Pizza Dough Recipe Ingredients 2 tsp active dry yeast or instant yeast (see notes*) 2 tsp granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups warm water, heated to 110 - 115 degrees for active dry yeast, 120 - 130 degrees for instant yeast 3 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for brushing 1 1/4 tsp salt 3 1/2 cups (17 oz) unbleached all-purpose flour or bread flour, then more as needed (scoop and level to measure) Instructions In the bowl of an electric stand mixer whisk together active dry yeast, sugar and 1/2 cup water....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Pasta & Italian Tagged: butter buttermilk cocoa powder egg yolks eggs espresso powder flour heavy cream mascarpone milk powdered sugar vanilla extract Tiramisu Cupcakes Ingredients Cupcakes 1 1/2 cups (213g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 8 Tbsp (113g) unsalted butter, brought to room temperature 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp (175g) granulated sugar 1 large egg, brought to room temperature 2 large egg yolks, brought to room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup (80ml) milk, brought to room temperature 1/3 cup (80l) buttermilk, brought to room temperature 1 1/2 Tbsp instant espresso powder (I like Medaglia D’oro brand) Mascarpone Frosting 8 oz....

Categorized: Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Poultry Videos Tagged: avocados cheddar cheese chicken chili powder cilantro cumin garlic powder limes monterey jack cheese onions refried beans sour cream tomatoes tortillas Tostadas {with Chicken Guacamole and Beans} Ingredients 6 tostada shells , store-bought or homemade* 2 medium ripe avocados 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1/4 tsp garlic powder, divided Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (16 oz) can Rosarita Traditional Refried Beans 1 (10 oz) can Rotel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies Mild, drained 3/4 tsp ancho chili powder 1/2 tsp ground cumin 2 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or shredded cooked chicken breasts 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese 1 cup pico de gallo, homemade or store-bought** 6 Tbsp Sour cream Instructions Using a fork mash avocado with lime juice and 1/8 tsp garlic powder to a slightly chunky texture....

Categorized: Fall Faves Main Dish Poultry Videos Tagged: apples brussels sprouts garlic olive oil parsley red onion rosemary sage sausage sweet potatoes thyme Autumn Sausage Veggie and Apple Sheet Pan Dinner Ingredients 12 oz. smoked turkey sausage, sliced into 1/3-inch thick slices oz sweet potatoes,* peeled and diced into 3/4-inch cubes oz. brussels sprouts, halved 1/2 medium red onion, diced into chunks 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tsp each dried thyme, sage and rosemary (crush rosemary) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 crisp baking apples, cored and diced into 1 1/4-inch chunks (I used 1 Jazz, 1 Braeburn) 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Breakfast Healthy Main Dish Tagged: avocados bell pepper cheddar cheese chives eggs milk olive oil onions Baked Denver Omelet Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper (chop veggies small) 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/3 cup chopped yellow onion 2 tsp olive oil 1 cup (heaping) chopped cooked ham (I used a fully cooked bone-in ham steak)* 8 large eggs 1/3 cup milk Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Sliced avocados , for serving (optional) Chopped chives and hot sauce , for serving (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)....

Baked French Toast Sticks Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved Oven Baked French Toast Sticks are easy to make, no-fork-required, perfectly dunk-able sticks of soft, buttery, perfectly cinnamony bliss! Breakfast just got a whole lot more exciting with this baked French toast recipe! Oven Baked French Toast Sticks Where have these decadent oven French toast sticks been all my life? I’ve totally been missing out. I’ve ordered French toast sticks them at restaurants before, so who knows why I’ve waited so long to try making them at home....

Categorized: Breakfast Drinks Healthy Tagged: almond butter almond extract almond milk bananas flaxseed greek yogurt honey Banana Almond Flax Smoothie Ingredients 1 medium well ripened banana, peeled diced into pieces, frozen 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/3 cup fat free plain Greek yogurt 1 1/2 Tbsp creamy almond butter 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed meal 1 tsp honey 3 - 4 drops almond extract* 4 ice cubes (optional) Instructions To a blender add banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, almond butter, ground flaxseed, honey and almond extract....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Christmas Main Dish Thanksgiving Tagged: beef butter garlic kosher salt pepper rosemary thyme Beef Tenderloin Ingredients 5 lb. peeled beef tenderloin Kosher salt and black pepper 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 1 Tbsp pieces 6 single sprigs fresh thyme 2 single sprigs fresh rosemary 6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed (can add a few more cloves to taste) Instructions Halve the beef tenderloin into two equal portions to make two roasts....