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Categorized: Fall Faves Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: apple cider vinegar apple juice apples butter chicken thighs cinnamon dijon mustard garlic powder honey nutmeg onions paprika rosemary sage thyme Autumn Apple Chicken Ingredients Chicken 1 Tbsp olive oil 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (1 1/2 lbs), thicker portions pounded to even thickness 3/4 tsp each salt and black pepper, then more to taste 3/4 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder Apples 2 Tbsp butter 2 medium gala apples, cored and sliced thin 1/2 cup sliced red onion (1/2 of a small) 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp each minced fresh thyme, rosemary and sage (or 1/2 tsp each dried) Pan sauce 1 cup + 1 Tbsp apple juice (preferably not from concentrate) 1 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch Instructions In liquid measuring cup or mixing bowl whisk together 1 cup apple juice, the honey, apple cider vinegar, and dijon mustard....

Categorized: Breakfast Main Dish Videos Tagged: butter cheddar cheese eggs green onions half and half ham parsley potatoes swiss cheese Breakfast Casserole Ingredients 1 (20 oz)pkg. refrigerated shredded hash browns 1/4 cup butter Salt and pepper , to taste 12 large eggs 1 1/2 cups half and half 1 cup shredded medium or sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded swiss cheese 8 oz. diced ham , break up any clumps 1/3 cup chopped green onions 2 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Breakfast Desserts Valentines Tagged: cake mix eggs nutella strawberries vegetable oil Chocolate Cake Mix Waffles (only 4 Ingredients) Ingredients 1 (16.5 oz) pkg Devil’s Food Chocolate Cake Mix (I used Duncan Hines) 1 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs Instructions Preheat a waffle iron (I recommend using medium heat). Prepare batter according to directions on package. Spray waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray and pour amount listed from waffle iron manufactures instructions into waffle iron and cook according to time listed on instructions....

Categorized: Breakfast Drinks Healthy Tagged: almond milk bananas cocoa powder peanut butter vanilla extract Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Shake Ingredients 2 large overripe bananas , peeled, sliced and frozen* 1 cup original almond milk (or more to thin as desired) 3/4 cup ice 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Add all ingredients to a blender a process until well pureed. Serve immediately....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: butter cream cream cheese eggs flour milk powdered sugar strawberries sugar vanilla extract Fresh Strawberry Cake Ingredients Cake 3 cups (370g) cake flour 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup (8 oz) unsalted butter, softened 1 3/4 cup (390g) granulated sugar 3 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 1 1/4 cups milk (anything but skim) 2 tsp vanilla extract Strawberry Cream Cheese Whipped Cream 3 cups heavy cream 1 cup (125g) powdered sugar, divided 8 oz cream cheese , left at room temperature until partially softened (about 20 - 30 minutes) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 lbs strawberries , hulled and sliced into pieces slightly under 1/2-inch Sliced strawberries for decorating (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Sides & Sauces Tagged: butter garlic parmesan cheese pasta Garlic Parmesan Pasta Ingredients 10 oz dry spaghetti Salt and black pepper 1 cup reserved pasta water (from cooking spaghetti) 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1 Tbsp pieces 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 2 oz. parmesan, finely shredded (I use a rasp grater/zester, 1 heaping cup) Instructions Bring 10 cups water to a boil in a large pot....

Categorized: Desserts Ice Cream & Chilled Desserts Tagged: chocolate cocoa powder corn syrup cream egg yolks milk sugar vanilla extract Chocolate Ice Cream Ingredients 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cups whole milk 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided 1/4 cup corn syrup, or more sugar* 3 Tbsp Dutch cocoa powder 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped 4 large egg yolks 2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions In a medium saucepan whisk together 1/2 cup sugar and the cocoa powder....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Soups Tagged: basil carrots celery chicken chicken broth garlic lemon lemon juice olive oil onions oregano orzo parmesan rosemary spinach thyme Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots (about 3 large) 1 1/2 cups chopped celery (about 3 stalks) 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 5 cloves garlic, minced 7 cups chicken broth 1 parmesan rind, plus shredded parmesan for serving 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp each dried basil, thyme and rosemary 1 cup (6 oz) dried orzo pasta 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, or more to taste 5 oz (5 packed cups) fresh spinach, roughly chopped Instructions Place chicken on a cutting board, cover with plastic wrap and pound evenly to about 1/2-inch thickness....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Christmas Fall Faves Healthy Thanksgiving Tagged: almonds avocados honey mandarin oranges mayonnaise pomegranate poppy seeds spinach sugar walnuts white wine vinegar Mandarin Pomegranate Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Ingredients Salad 5 oz baby spinach 3 mandarin oranges (10 oz), peeled and segmented 3/4 cup pomegranate arils* 1 medium avocado, diced 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Dressing 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar 1/8 tsp salt 1/2 cup light mayonnaise (tested with Hellman’s light) 1 1/2 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp poppy seeds 1 Tbsp milk, if needed Instructions For the dressing: In a small mixing bowl whisk together vinegar, sugar and salt until sugar and salt have dissolved....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Fall Faves Healthy Tagged: allspice apple cider apples chicken broth cinnamon dijon mustard olive oil pork red onion rosemary sage Pork Chops with Apples and Onions Ingredients 4 (5 oz.) 3/4-inch thick boneless pork chops 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth* 1/2 cup apple cider 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp ground allspice Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp butter 2 medium sweet crisp apples (honey crisp, gala, fuji, golden delicious etc....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Tagged: bell pepper black beans canola oil chili powder cilantro corn cumin garlic lime juice olive oil onions queso fresco squash tomatoes tortillas zucchini Roasted Veggie and Black Bean Tacos Ingredients 3 medium tomatoes , cored and seeded, diced* (1 1/2 cups) 2 ears corn , kernals cut from cob (1 1/2 cups) 1 medium zucchini , diced (1 1/2 heaping cups) 1 medium yellow squash , diced (1 1/2 heaping cups) 3/4 small yellow onion , chopped (scant 1 cup) 1 red bell pepper , diced (1 cup) 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 Tbsp canola oil 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp chili powder , divided Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup canned black beans , drained, rinsed and warmed 1/3 cup cilantro , chopped 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 10 Corn tortillas Queso fresco , for serving (optional) Sour cream and Mexican hot sauce for serving (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Seafood Videos Tagged: butter chicken broth garlic lemons parsley salmon Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce Ingredients 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets (about 1-inch thick) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves , minced 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 3 Tbsp + 1 tsp unsalted butter , diced into 1 Tbsp pieces 1/2 tsp honey 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley Lemon slices for garnish (optional) Instructions Remove salmon fillets from refrigerator and allow to rest at room temperature 10 minutes....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Seafood Shrimp Fajitas Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined* 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 2 tsp chili powder (preferably 1 tsp regular 1 tsp ancho) 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil, divided 1 small yellow or red onion, halved and sliced 2 bell peppers, any color** 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 8 medium flour tortillas, warmed Sliced avocado and crumbled queso fresco (optional) Instructions Dab shrimp with paper towels to help dry some of the excess moisture, place in a medium mixing bowl....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Christmas Desserts Valentines Tagged: cocoa cream cheese vinegar Sprinkles Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Copycat Recipe Ingredients 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 3 Tbsp cocoa powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 cup salted butter , firm but not cold* 1 cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 Tbsp red food coloring 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup whole milk 1 tsp distilled white vinegar 1 recipe Cream Cheese Frosting , recipe follows Cream Cheese Frosting 1/2 cup salted butter , firm but not cold (if using unsalted add 1/8 tsp salt) 6 oz cream cheese , cold (I recommend using Philadelphia brand in this recipe) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar Red and blue food coloring , for decor (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Tagged: almonds garlic goat cheese honey mustard olive oil ramen red wine vinegar spinach strawberries Strawberry Crunch Spinach Salad Ingredients Salad 1/2 cup sliced almonds 2 (3 oz) packages ramen (seasoning discarded) 10 oz baby spinach 1 lb fresh strawberries , hulled and sliced 3/4 cup sliced green onions , green portion only 4 oz goat cheese , crumbled Honey-Red Wine Vinaigrette 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 clove garlic , minced 1/8 tsp salt Instructions For the dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a mason jar....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: butter caramel chocolate chips cream egg yolks flour shortening sugar vanilla extract Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: caramel chocolate cocoa cream eggs flour pecans sea salt vanilla extract Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Videos Tagged: almond extract butter flour jam powdered sugar sugar Categorized: Cookies Desserts Tagged: butter coconut coconut extract eggs flour jam lemons sugar Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: butter caramel coconut coconut extract flour sea salt sugar Categorized:...

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Videos Tagged: chicken thighs garlic italian seasoning lemons olive oil paprika Baked Chicken Thighs Ingredients 8 large bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 3.5 - 4 lbs) 1/4 cup olive oil Zest of 1 large lemon (1 Tbsp), remainder of lemon cut into wedges for serving 5 garlic cloves minced, or 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder 4 tsp Italian seasoning, store-bought or homemade, see notes 2 tsp paprika Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Position oven rack one level above center....

Categorized: Breakfast Healthy Tagged: bananas cinnamon coconut oil eggs maple syrup milk oats pecans vanilla extract Banana Pecan Baked Oatmeal Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (228g) rolled old-fashioned oats 2/3 cup (70g) chopped Fisher Pecans, plus more for serving if desired 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/4 cups (292g) well mashed ripened bananas (about 3 medium) 1 tsp lemon juice 1 2/3 cup (395ml) milk, plus more for serving if desired 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup, plus more for serving if desired 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 Tbsp (40g) coconut oil, melted Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Breads & Rolls Mexican and Southwestern Sides & Sauces Thanksgiving Tagged: applesauce butter buttermilk cornmeal eggs flour honey sugar Best Cornbread Recipe Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (245g) cornmeal 1 1/2 cups (355ml) buttermilk 1 1/2 cups (212g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 8 Tbsp (113g) unsalted butter*, melted 2 (4 oz) containers unsweetened applesauce** (at room temperature) 1/4 cup - 1/2 cup (50-100g) granulated sugar***, depending on how sweet you like it 3 Tbsp (45ml) honey 3 large eggs Instructions In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal and buttermilk until well blended, allow to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Videos Tagged: anchovies dijon mustard lemons lettuce mayonnaise parmesan worcestershire Caesar Salad and Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing Ingredients 4 cups hearty day old bread, torn into 3/4-inch pieces 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 large Romaine hearts (or 1 head Romaine lettuce), chopped 1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan Dressing 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 tsp Worcestershire 4 anchovies packed in oil, drained, minced then mashed 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan 2 garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp) Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F....