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Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Videos Tagged: brown sugar eggs flour peanut butter sugar vanilla extract Peanut Butter Cookies Equipment Stand mixer (I own and love this Kitchenaid stand mixer)! Ingredients 1 1/3 cup (188g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup (105g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (110g) packed light brown sugar 3/4 cup (185g) creamy peanut butter 1 large egg 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved Finger-lickin Cookies & Cream Muddy Buddies are about to be your new favorite snack! Take your favorite Muddy Buddy recipe (crunchy Chex, candy melts, sweet powdered sugar), add in the timeless Oreo cookies, and you’ll wonder how they disappeared so fast. Try these for your next Super Bowl party snack! Such a fun twist on the classic muddy buddies !...

Categorized: Mexican and Southwestern Sides & Sauces Tagged: bell peppers chili powder cilantro corn garlic jalapeno limes olive oil red onion tomatoes Corn Salsa Ingredients 4 medium ears fresh corn 1 medium orange bell pepper 2 medium roma tomatoes (9 oz), diced small 1/2 cup diced red onion 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 1 jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed for less heat if desired, minced 1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove) 1 tsp chili powder 2 tsp Mexican hot sauce, such as Valentina, or to taste 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 tsp lime zest 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice Salt and black pepper, to taste Instructions Preheat a grill over medium-high heat to about 450 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: almonds celery chicken cilantro coriander cumin grapes greek yogurt green onions lemons mayonnaise turmeric Curry Chicken Salad Ingredients Chicken salad 2 1/2 cups cooked diced boneless skinless chicken breasts, chilled 1 cup small grapes, halved 3/4 cup diced celery 1/2 cup Fisher Sliced Almonds 1/3 cup chopped green onions 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro (optional) Dressing 2/3 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt 3 Tbsp full fat mayonnaise 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp honey 1 tsp ground coriander 3/4 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp (heaping) turmeric 1 pinch ground cardamom or nutmeg, and cayenne pepper Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions In a small mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, coriander, cumin, ginger, turmeric, cardamom and cayenne pepper....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Fall Faves Tagged: baking powder baking soda brown sugar cinnamon cloves cream cheese eggs flour ginger nutmeg powdered sugar pumpkin sugar vanilla extract vegetable oil Pumpkin Cake Ingredients 1 3/4 cups (255g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice* 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar 3/4 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar 1 cup (235ml) vegetable oil 4 large eggs 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin 1 tsp vanilla extract Cream Cheese Frosting 8 oz....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Main Dish Poultry Tagged: avocados basil chicken garlic lemons olive oil oregano parsley pine nuts red wine vinegar spinach sun dried tomatoes Grilled Chicken Sun Dried Tomato and Avocado Spinach Salad Ingredients 6 oz. baby spinach 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled and cut into strips or cubes 1 large avocado, sliced or cubed 1/3 cup (heaping) drained sun dried tomatoes in oil, finely chopped 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup pine nuts Dressing 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 1/2 Tbsp finely minced fresh parsley 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp dried basil 1/4 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp honey 1/2 tsp dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions For the dressing, in a mixing bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Seafood Tagged: avocados cumin garlic lemons olive oil red onion red wine vinegar salmon Grilled Salmon with Avocado Chimichurri Ingredients Salmon 4 (6 oz.) skinless salmon fillets 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for brushing grill Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp ground cumin Avocado Chimichurri 1 small avocado, diced small 1/4 cup finely minced fresh parsley 2 Tbsp finely minced fresh cilantro 1 tsp dried oregano 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp minced red onion 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil* 2 Tbsp water 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) Instructions Preheat a gas grill to 425 degrees....

Categorized: Desserts Treats and Snacks Tagged: corn starch corn syrup gelatin granulated sugar powdered sugar vanilla extract Homemade Marshallows Ingredients 2/3 cup (80g) powdered sugar 1/3 cup (46g) cornstarch 1 cup (235ml) cold water, divided 2 1/2 Tbsp (24g) unflavored gelatin powder 2/3 cup (155ml) light corn syrup 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions In a medium mixing bowl whisk together powered sugar and cornstarch....

Categorized: Sides & Sauces Soups Tagged: carrots celery chicken onions parsley pepper How to Make Chicken Stock Ingredients 1 bones from one large chicken 1/2 large yellow onion, unpeeled, sliced in half 2 large carrots, chopped into 3 pieces 2 celery stalks, chopped into 3 pieces 8 parsley sprigs Salt, to taste 10 black peppercorns (optional) Water Instructions Place chicken carcass (including any wing bones or leg bones) into a large pot....

Categorized: Healthy Sides & Sauces Tagged: garlic kale lemons parmesan cheese parsley walnuts Kale Pesto Ingredients 3 cups (slightly packed) torn kale leaves* (110g) 1/2 cup (slightly packed) parsley leaves (15g) 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (45g) 1 tsp lemon zest 1/3 cup walnuts (38g) 1 large garlic clove, peeled and crushed 1/4 tsp salt, then more to taste 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 to 3 Tbsp water, to thin as desired 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Instructions To a food processor (I use 7 cup size processor) add kale, parsley, parmesan, lemon zest, walnuts, garlic and salt....

Categorized: Desserts Pies and Cheesecakes Spring Videos Tagged: butter cream egg yolks graham crackers lime juice limes sour cream sugar sweetened condensed milk Key Lime Pie Ingredients Crust 9 full graham cracker sheets (136g) broken into halves 2 1/2 Tbsp (32g) granulated sugar 1/3 cup (76g) unsalted butter, melted Filling 3 large egg yolks 1 Tbsp lime zest or key lime zest 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk* 1/2 cup (120ml) strained fresh lime juice or key lime juice 1/4 cup (56g) full fat sour cream Topping 3/4 cup (175ml) heavy cream** 1 1/2 Tbsp (19g) granulated sugar Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Pasta & Italian Seafood Tagged: basil butter garlic lemon lemon juice olive oil parmesan parsley pasta shrimp Lemon-Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp Ingredients 1 1/4 lbs peeled and deveined shrimp 12 oz dry angel hair pasta 3 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp unsalted butter Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic , minced 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan Instructions Cook pasta in salted water according to directions listed on package (keep in mind it will only take about 4 minutes so I recommend adding the pasta to water when you begin cooking the shrimp), reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining....

Categorized: Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Soups Tagged: bell pepper carrots cilantro corn cumin garlic green beans green chilis olive oil oregano tomatoes vegetable broth yellow onion zucchini Mexican Vegetable Soup Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 1 cup peeled and diced carrots (2 medium) 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1 1/2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies 1 medium zucchini, chopped (1 3/4 cups) 6 oz diced green beans (1 1/4 cups), optional 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 tsp dried oregano (Mexican oregano if you have it) 1 tsp ground cumin Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 3/4 cups frozen corn or drained and rinsed canned hominy 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1/2 cup chopped cilantro Instructions Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Fall Faves Halloween Thanksgiving Tagged: allspice brown sugar cinnamon egg yolks flour ginger granulated sugar nutmeg pumpkin vanilla extract Pumpkin Snickerdoodles Ingredients 3 cups (384g) all-purpose flour (spoon and level to measure) 1 1/2 Tbsp (11g) cornstarch 2 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg (preferably fresh grated) 1/4 tsp ground cloves or allspice 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar 2/3 cup (133g) granulated sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (reduce salt to 1/4 tsp if using salted butter) 1 large egg yolk 3/4 cup canned pumpkin (not pie filling) 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract For rolling 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Instructions In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, cornstarch, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, nutmeg and cloves for 20 seconds, set aside....

Categorized: Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Seafood Tagged: cabbage chili powder cumin garlic honey limes mayonnaise queso fresco salmon tortillas Salmon Tacos Ingredients 1 1/4 lbs skinless salmon (about 1-inch thick), cut into 3 fillets Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tsp chili powder* 3/4 tsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp olive oil 10 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed** Taco slaw 3 cups (slightly packed) finely shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp lime zest 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 1/2 tsp honey 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 3/4 tsp minced garlic (1 small clove) Optional Toppings Queso fresco or shredded moneterey jack cheese Fresh diced pineapple, mango, or avocado Diced red onion Instructions Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat (a heavy non-stick skillet works well or for more blackening use a cast iron skillet)....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Tagged: anaheim pepper chicken cilantro cumin garlic green chilies salsa verde tortillas Salsa Verde Chicken {Perfect for Tacos} Ingredients For Chicken 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 8 oz each) Salt and pepper 3/4 tsp ground cumin 1 garlic clove , minced (1 tsp) 1 (4 oz) can mild green chilis , drained 1/2 cup chopped seeded anaheim pepper 1 (16 oz) jar salsa verde , highly recommend Pace brand salsa here* 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro For Tacos 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas Olive oil or vegetable oil for cooking tortillas, optional 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce 1 1/4 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese 1 large avocado, sliced Sour cream, chopped red onion, and lime wedges (optional) Instructions Slow Cooker Method Lay chicken into slow cooker (4 - 7 quart)....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: asparagus basil chicken garlic olive oil parmesan tomatoes walnuts Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken with Asparagus, Tomatoes & Walnuts Ingredients Pesto 1 1/2 cups (48g) packed fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup Fishers Walnuts Halves and Pieces 1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic , peeled 1/2 cup olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Chicken and Veggies 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts , diced into 1-inch pieces 1 lb asparagus (don’t use thick spears), tough ends trimmed and discarded remaining diced into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 pint fresh grape tomatoes (2 cups) 1/2 cup Fishers Walnuts Halves and Pieces Instructions Make the pesto: For the pesto, add basil leaves, 1/4 cup walnuts, parmesan and garlic to a food processor....

Categorized: Desserts Ice Cream & Chilled Desserts Tagged: cocoa evaporated milk sugar Simple Hot Fudge Sauce (only 5 ingredients) Ingredients 2 cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk 1/4 cup butter Instructions Whisk together sugar, flour and cocoa powder in a saucepan. Add evaporated milk and butter. Bring mixture to a low boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Gently boil mixture for 3-4 minutes until thickened....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Tagged: cardamom cayenne pepper chicken thighs cilantro cinnamon cloves coriander cream cumini fenugreek garlic ginger greek yogurt kashmiri chili nutmeg onions sugar tapioca starch tomato puree turmeric Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Ingredients 3 lbs chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes 1 small yellow onion, grated (scant 1/2 cup) 1 Tbsp peeled and finely grated ginger 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 recipe spice blend, listed below 2 cups canned tomato puree 1/2 cup low fat plain Greek yogurt 2/3 cup heavy cream 4 tsp tapioca starch 1 Tbsp dried fenugreek ( here ) Cayenne pepper, to taste (optional) Cilantro, for serving Spice Blend 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp mild kashmiri chili powder, ( here ) or more as desired (I use 2 Tbsp but it is a bit spicy) 2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 3/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cardamom 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves Instructions For the spice blend whisk together all spices listed under “spice blend” in a small mixing bowl....

Categorized: Main Dish Sandwiches Tagged: artichokes bread butter garlic parmesan provolone cheese spinach Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese Ingredients 4 oz. chopped fresh spinach, rinsed and drained (leave water that clings the the leaves) 1 cup canned quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (5.3 oz) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp + 1 tsp butter Salt 2 Tbsp sour cream 1 1/3 cups shredded provolone cheese* 1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese 6 slices fresh hearty bread (such as a La Brea French loaf) Instructions Saute garlic and spinach: Heat 1 tsp butter in large non-stick skillet over medium heat....