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Categorized: Cookies Desserts Halloween Tagged: brown sugar butter cinnamon cloves egg yolks flour ginger meringue powder molasses nutmeg powdered sugar vanilla extract Skeleton Gingerbread Cookies Ingredients 3 cups (425g) all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp ground ginger* 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup (150g) dark brown sugar or light brown sugar 10 Tbsp (141g) unsalted butter, softened about halfway 1 large egg yolk 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup (172g) unsulphured molasses (not backstrap) 1 Tbsp milk Icing 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar 2 1/2 tsp (7g) meringue powder 2 Tbsp water, then a little more as needed 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1 black food writer edible marker Instructions For the cookies: In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Breakfast Main Dish Tagged: bell pepper bread cheddar cheese dijon mustard eggs ham heavy cream milk parsley spinach yellow onion Strata Ingredients 8 large eggs 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 Tbsp dijon mustard 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp butter 1 1/4 cups chopped yellow onion 1 1/4 cups chopped red bell pepper 6 oz....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Tagged: cream cheese garlic mozzarella mushrooms panko bread crumbs parmesan cheese spinach Stuffed Mushrooms Ingredients 22 large cremini mushrooms or button mushrooms , cleaned, stems removed Olive oil cooking spray 1 (10 - 12 oz.) bag frozen spinach , thawed 8 oz. cream cheese , softened 3/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese , divided 1/2 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese 1 large garlic clove , minced (1 1/2 tsp) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs 1 1/2 tsp olive oil Instructions Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Soups Tagged: celery chicken chicken broth garlic italian seasoning olive oil onions parsley tortellini Tortellini Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots (from about 5 medium) 1 cup chopped celery (from about 3 stalks) 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 small) 4 cloves garlic , minced 4 (14.5 oz) cans low sodium-chicken broth 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste 12 oz refrigerated three cheese tortellini* 1/2 cup packed parsley (stems and all), plus more for serving 2 1/2 - 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (from one 29 oz chicken) Instructions Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add carrots, celery and onion and saute 3 - 4 minutes....

Categorized: Breakfast Healthy Main Dish Tagged: brown sugar butter cinnamon eggs milk oatmeal vanilla extract Amish Baked Oatmeal Recipe Ingredients 1 1/2 cups milk (preferably anything but skim) 2 large eggs 1/2 cup maple syrup or packed light-brown sugar* 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 3 cups rolled oats (quick oats works fine too) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Main Dish Tagged: broccoli butter cheddar cheese flour garlic powder milk onion powder potatoes Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce Ingredients 3 medium Russet potatoes , scrubbed and rinsed 2 Tbsp butter , diced into 4 pieces 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp (scant) onion powder 1/8 tsp (scant) garlic powder 1 cup milk Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar (4 oz) 1 cup chopped steamed broccoli florets (they should be chopped up into very small pieces and then measured)* Instructions Heat to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Fall Faves Main Dish Soups Tagged: bacon beans carrots celery chicken broth garlic onions parsley thyme tomato paste Bean and Bacon Soup Ingredients 10 oz smoked bacon (about 9 - 10 slices), diced in small pieces 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (1 medium) 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots (about 3 large) 1 1/2 cups chopped celery (about 3 stalks) 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp) 5 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 1/2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 1/2 tsp sugar 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme (optional) 3 (15 oz) cans navy beans, drained and rinsed Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/4 cups (5 oz) shredded mozzarella or string cheese Chopped fresh parsley, for serving (optional) Instructions Cook bacon in a large enameled cast iron pot until browned and crisp, transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, while leaving 2 Tbsp rendered bacon drippings in pan....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Videos Tagged: barley beef carrots celery chicken broth garlic parsley rosemary soy sauce thyme tomato paste worcestershire Beef Barley Soup Ingredients 2 lbs chuck roast, trimmed of excess chunks of fat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots (about 3) 1 cup chopped celery (about 2 ribs) 2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 large) 3 Tbsp tomato paste 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves) 2 (32 oz) cartons low-sodium chicken broth or beef broth 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp minced fresh rosemary, or 1/2 tsp dried 2 tsp minced fresh thyme, or 1/2 tsp dried Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup pearl barley 3 Tbsp minced fresh parsley Instructions Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Healthy Sides & Sauces Tagged: cauliflower garlic lemons olive oil parmesan parsley Cauliflower Rice Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 lbs) 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp minced fresh garlic 1/2 cup (1.2 oz) finely shredded parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional) Instructions Cut cauliflower from the core, discard core, cut remaining into florets. Pulse half of the florets at a time in a food processor until they are between the size of rice grains....

Categorized: Fall Faves Healthy Main Dish Poultry Videos Tagged: chicken cranberries garlic nutmeg olive oil parsley pecans red onion rosemary sage sweet potatoes thyme Chicken Broccoli and Sweet Potato Sheet Pan Dinner Ingredients 20 oz sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 3/4-inch cubes (2 medium, about 3 cups) 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into pieces (about 1 1/4-inches, keep them close to the same size so they all cook even) 4 cups small broccoli florets 1/2 of a medium red onion, diced into chunks 3 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 tsp of each dried thyme, sage, parsley and rosemary 1/8 tsp nutmeg Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup pecans, whole or roughly chopped 1/3 cup dried cranberries Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Christmas Treats and Snacks Tagged: butter candy bar cereal marshmallows sprinkles Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treats Ingredients 3 Tbsp (42g) salted butter, diced into 1-Tbsp pieces 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows Green gel food coloring (such as Wilton brand) 6 cups (170g) Rice Krispies cereal White decorating icing (I just used store-bought) 16 miniature Reeses peanut butter cups, unwrapped* Round red sprinkles 16 star sprinkles or yellow mini M&Ms Instructions Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat....

Coconut Macaroons Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved Perfect Coconut Macaroons ! These are deliciously sweetened, brimming with coconut flavor, they have a tempting soft and chewy texture with beautifully golden brown edges, and everyone will thoroughly enjoy that welcomed dark chocolate finish! Of course a coconut macaroon is good on it’s own. It’s such a satisfying little treat. But when you finish them with a fair dose of chocolate it makes them completely irresistible!...

Categorized: Breakfast Treats and Snacks Tagged: coconut coconut oil honey oatmeal pecans Easy Stovetop Granola Recipe Ingredients 2 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 3 Tbsp honey 1/8 tsp salt 1/3 cup chopped pecans 3 Tbsp finely shredded coconut (optional) Instructions Measure out ingredients and have ready to add. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt coconut oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add oats and cook, while stirring and spreading even almost constantly, until oats are slightly toasty and crisp (just lightly deepening in color), about 4 to 6 minutes....

Categorized: Desserts Pies and Cheesecakes Treats and Snacks Videos Tagged: cream cream cheese nutella powdered sugar Nutella Cheesecake Dip Ingredients 1 cup heavy cream 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened slightly 3 Tbsp powdered sugar 3/4 cup Nutella Instructions In a mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. In a separate mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, about 1 minute....

Categorized: Breakfast Cake & Cupcakes Healthy Muffins & Doughnuts Tagged: almond flour bluberries buttermilk eggs flour maple syrup olive oil whole wheat flour Healthy Blueberry Muffins Ingredients 1 cup (150g) whole wheat flour (scoop and level to measure) 1/2 cup (56g) almond flour 1/2 cup (72g) unbleached all-purpose flour or oat flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 2/3 cup (155ml) buttermilk 1/2 cup (120ml) real maple syrup 2 large eggs 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil* 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups (220g) fresh blueberries Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: basil butter garlic olive oil onions parsley tomatoes Homemade Marinara Sauce Ingredients 2 (28 oz) cans San Marzano Tomatoes 3 Tbsp butter 1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onions 5 - 10 cloves garlic minced (depending on how garlicky you like it) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp salt, then more to taste 4 sprigs (20g) fresh basil Shredded Parmesan or Romano cheese and chopped basil, for serving Instructions Pour tomatoes into a medium mixing bowl then crush all of the tomatoes well with your hands, set aside....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Sides & Sauces Tagged: bacon cilantro cream cheese garlic green onions jalapeno monterey jack cheese panko bread crumbs Jalapeno Poppers Ingredients 12 medium (1 lb.) jalapeno peppers, halved 7 oz. cream cheese, softened* 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese 6 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped, divided 3 1/2 Tbsp thinly sliced green onions, divided** 2 1/2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro 1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1/4 tsp (heaping) chili powder 2 tsp olive oil Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Desserts Treats and Snacks Tagged: cream cheese lemon lemon extract marshmallow creme Lemon Cream Fruit Dip Ingredients 1 (8 oz) pkg. =cream cheese, at room temperature 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp lemon extract (optional) 1 (7 oz) container marshmallow creme Instructions In a mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer, whip together cream cheese and lemon zest until cream cheese is smooth....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Poultry Tagged: asparagus butter chicken chicken broth cream cheese garlic lemons neufchatel cheese olive oil parmesan parsley pasta One-Pan Creamy Lemon Pasta with Chicken and Asparagus Ingredients 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 (14.5 oz) can low-sodium chicken broth 1 3/4 cups water 10 oz penne pasta 1 lb thin stalks asparagus, tough ends trimmed, remaining diced into 1 1/2-inch pieces 4 oz Neufchatel cheese (1/3 less fat cream cheese), diced into eight pieces 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese 2 tsp lemon zest 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional) Instructions Heat olive oil in a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Fall Faves Main Dish Poultry Videos Tagged: apples bacon brussels sprouts chicken garlic olive oil red wine vinegar rosemary sage shallots sweet potatoes thyme One Pan Autumn Chicken Dinner Ingredients 5 (6 - 7 oz) bone-in, skin on chicken thighs 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp) 1 Tbsp each minced fresh thyme, sage and rosemary Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large sweet potato (about 16 oz) (I leave unpeeled), chopped into 3/4-inch cubes 1 lb Brussels sprouts, sliced into halves 2 medium fuji apples, cored and sliced into half moons about 3/4-inch thick 2 shallot bulbs, peeled and sliced about 1/4-inch thick 4 slices hickory smoked bacon, chopped into 1-inch pieces 2 Tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 450 degrees....