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Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Poultry Tagged: butter chicken honey hot sauce Baked Buffalo Wings {with Blue Cheese Dip} Ingredients Wings 4 lbs chicken wings, cut into wings and drumettes* 4 tsp aluminum-free baking powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper Buffalo Sauce 3 Tbsp unsalted butter** 1 cup hot sauce, such as Frank’s Red Hot Original 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch*** (optional) 1 Tbsp honey Blue Cheese Dip {Optional} 2/3 cup natural sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp onion powder 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley 3 oz....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: bananas butter cream cheese eggs flour milk pecans powdered sugar sour cream sugar vanilla extract Banana Bundt Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing Ingredients 2 cups (10 oz) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup (2.6 oz) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/4 cups (9.2 oz) granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups (10....

Categorized: Healthy Sides & Sauces Tagged: potatoes salt vegetable oil Baked Potatoes Ingredients 4 (7 - 9 oz. each) russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and rinsed 1/2 cup warm water 2 Tbsp (32g) salt 1 Tbsp vegetable oil Instructions Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place a wire rack over a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet. Pierce each potato 6 times (3 times on two sides) with a fork. In a large bowl, whisk together water and salt until salt has dissolved....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Soups Tagged: avocados bell pepper black beans carrots chili powder cilantro corn cumin garlic jalapeno limes olive oil queso fresco tomatoes tortillas vegetable broth yellow onion Black Bean Tortilla Soup Ingredients 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion 1 cup diced bell pepper (any color) 1/2 cup peeled and diced carrots 1 small jalapeno, seeded and diced (omit if you don’t like spicy) 1 Tbsp minced garlic Salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 cups vegetable broth 1 (15 oz) can petite diced tomatoes 2 cups fresh or frozen corn 2 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1/3 cup (slightly packed) chopped cilantro 1 avocado, sliced or diced Queso fresco or shredded Mexican blend cheese, for serving (optional) Tortilla strips 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Categorized: Breakfast Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Tagged: bacon cheddar cheese cilantro eggs milk monterey jack cheese pinto beans tomatoes tortillas Breakfast Tacos with Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa Ingredients 1 lb Russet potatoes (about 3 medium)* 1 3/4 cups refried beans , homemade or store bought** 8 oz bacon , cooked and chopped and 2 1/2 Tbsp drippings reserved 6 large eggs 1/3 cup milk Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (I use a blend of both) Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa , recipe follows 8 taco size flour tortillas , warmed Instructions Scrub and rinse potatoes and pierce each with a fork two times....

Categorized: Asian Healthy Main Dish Poultry Videos Tagged: bell pepper broccoli carrots chicken chicken broth cornstarch garlic ginger mushrooms onions oyster sauce peas sesame oil soy sauce sugar Chicken Stir-Fry Ingredients 2 Tbsp soy sauce, or more to taste 4 tsp cornstarch 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 Tbsp oyster sauce 1 tsp toasted sesame oil 1 Tbsp honey or brown sugar** 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts*, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 Tbsp vegetable oil or light olive oil 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots (about 3 medium, cut about 1/6-inch thick) 1 small yellow onion, sliced (1 small) 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets, chopped into bite size pieces, rinsed and leave water that clings to broccoli 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into 1 1/2-inch long strips 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas, sliced into halves if larger 1 Tbsp peeled and finely minced fresh ginger 3 cloves garlic, minced Instructions In a small mixing bowl whisk together soy sauce with cornstarch, then whisk in chicken broth, oyster sauce, sesame oil and honey....

Chocolate Chunk Cookies Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved Chocolate Chunk Cookies are a perfectly delicious, totally irresistible cookie! These are soft and chewy, sweet and buttery and dotted with plenty of chocolate chunks in every bite. Finished with sea salt for a fancy flair and a nice balance to the sweetness. Chocolate Chunk Cookies What better back-to-school recipe could there be than these homemade cookies? This time of year with the kids going back to school I try and make a few treats the kids can eat when they get home from school....

Categorized: Breakfast Drinks Healthy Tagged: almond butter bananas cashew butter cocoa powder coffee espresso powder maple syrup oat flour oatmeal Coffee Smoothie Ingredients 1 1/4 cups unsweetened oat milk, or low fat milk 2 frozen overripe bananas, broken into chunks 8 oz. ice cubes 2 Tbsp cashew butter* 1 1/2 Tbsp instant espresso powder, or 8 oz strong frozen cold brew coffee cubes (and omit ice) 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1/4 cup oat flour, or 6 Tbsp rolled oats 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder, Dutch or regular Optional toppings Sweetened whipped cream or whipped coconut cream Chocolate sauce or chocolate shavings Vanilla sauce or caramel sauce Instructions To a high speed blender add oat milk, frozen bananas, ice cubes or frozen cold brew cubes, cashew butter, espresso powder (omit if using frozen cold brew cubes instead of plain ice), maple syrup, oat flour, and cocoa powder....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Desserts Sides & Sauces Tagged: apples brown sugar cinnamon cranberries lemon juice neufchatel cheese sour cream vanilla extract walnuts Creamy Cinnamon Apple and Walnut Fruit Salad Ingredients 1 (8 oz) pkg. Neufchatel cheese, softened slightly (light cream cheese) 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1 (8 oz) pkg. light sour cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 lbs crisp, sweet apples, chilled (I used a combo of Gala, Jazz and Golden Delicious) 2 cups cold water, for soaking apples 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, for soaking apples 1 cup chopped Fishers Walnuts 3/4 cup dried cranberries Instructions For the dressing: In a mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer, whip together Neufchatel cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: butter eggs flour powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract vegetable oil Crisp Sugar Cookies Ingredients 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp cream of tartar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter , at room temperature 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract Sprinkles for topping* Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Categorized: Main Dish Sandwiches Tagged: celery dijon mustard eggs green onions lemon mayonnaise parsley Egg Salad Ingredients 8 large eggs*, steamed or hard boiled 6 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tsp dijon mustard** 1 stalk celery, diced small (heaping 1/3 cup) 1/4 cup chopped green onions** 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley Paprika Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions How to steam eggs: fill a large saucepan or pot with about 1 inch of water....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: butter cream cheese eggs flour lemons powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract Glazed Lemon Sour Cream Cookies Ingredients 3 cups (426g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 Tbsp lemon zest 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Glaze 2 1/2 cups (300g) powdered sugar 2 Tbsp cream cheese, softened well (practically melted) 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Instructions In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside....

Categorized: Main Dish Seafood Tagged: butter corn garlic lemon juice potatoes sausage seafood seasoning shrimp thyme Grilled Shrimp Boil Packets Ingredients 1 lb baby or small red potatoes 2 ears corn, shucked and sliced into 1-inch thick disks 2 (4 oz) chicken or turkey cajun style andouille sausage links, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 Tbsp butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp Old Bay seafood seasoning, or more to taste 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves Instructions Preheat a gas grill over medium-high heat to about 425 degrees*....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Ground Beef Tacos Ingredients Filling 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb lean ground beef Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp minced garlic 2 1/2 tsp chili powder* 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth Tacos 8 corn tortillas (5 - 6 inch) 3/4 cup cheddar cheese or shredded Mexican cheese blend 2 Roma tomatoes or 1 cup grape tomatoes, diced 2 cups shredded romain or iceberg lettuce Instructions Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Videos Tagged: ancho chili powder chili powder cilantro cumin garlic ground turkey lettuce monterey jack cheese paprika salsa tortillas Ground Turkey Tacos Ingredients Ground Turkey Taco Filling 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb. 93% lean ground turkey, broken into chunks Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet, optional) 1 cup fresh salsa store-bought fresh or homemade 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro For Serving 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed (see notes) 3/4 cup shredded monterey jack or cheddar cheese 2 small roma tomatoes, (or 1 cup grape tomatoes), diced 2 cup shredded romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce Mexican hot sauce, such as Cholula or Tapatio, optional Instructions Heat oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over moderately high heat....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Tagged: brown sugar chicken thighs garlic ginger ketchup rice vinegar sesame oil soy sauce sriracha worcestershire Huli Huli Chicken Ingredients 1/3 cup ketchup 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar* 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 Tbsp sriracha (optional) 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp sesame oil, or more to taste 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic 1 1/2 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of visible fat (about 9 pieces) Vegetable oil (or olive oil) for brushing grill grates Instructions In a medium mixing bowl whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sriracha, Worcestershire, sesame oil, garlic and ginger....

Categorized: Breakfast Tarts and Pastries Treats and Snacks Tagged: butter flour half and half jam powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract Homemade Pop Tarts Ingredients 2 cups + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour , plus more for rolling 1 tsp salt 1 tsp granulated sugar 1 cup unsalted butter , cold and diced into 1/2-inch cubes 4 - 5 Tbsp ice water 3/4 cup strawberry preserves , divided (or other preserve of choice) Icing 1 cup powdered sugar 2 Tbsp half and half , plus more as needed 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Instructions For the Pop-Tart: In a food processor, pulse together flour, salt and granulated sugar....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: almonds butter buttermilk cinnamon eggs flour honey nutmeg Honey Cake Ingredients 3/4 cup (86g) sliced almonds 1 1/4 cups (177g) unbleached all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg (preferably freshly ground) 3/4 cup (177ml) honey (I use clover honey), plus more for serving 10 Tbsp (141g) unsalted butter, brought to room temperature 3 large eggs, brought to room temperature 3 Tbsp (45ml) buttermilk, brought to room temperature Instructions Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Tagged: brown sugar chili powder cinnamon cumin garlic pork sriracha Island Pork Tenderloin Ingredients 1 (2 1/2 lb) pork tenderloin 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cumin 3/4 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp paprika 1 Tbsp olive oil 6 Tbsp packed brown sugar (light or dark) 1 Tbsp finely minced garlic 1 1/2 tsp Sriracha or Tabasco sauce Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: butter buttermilk cake flour egg whites eggs flour lemon lemon extract lemon juice powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract Lemon Cupcakes {with Lemon Buttercream Frosting} Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup cake flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/8 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 Tbsp lemon zest (zest of 2 medium lemons) 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened 1 large egg 2 large egg whites 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup + 3 Tbsp buttermilk 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Simple Syrup 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp sugar Lemon Buttercream Frosting 3/4 cup butter , nearly at room temperature (I used 1/2 cup unsalted and 1/4 cup salted) 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon zest 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp heavy cream 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp lemon extract Lemon slices or lemon drop candies and mint leaves for decorating (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....