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Categorized: Desserts Tarts and Pastries Tagged: blueberries cream cheese eggs mint powdered sugar puff pastry raspberries ricotta strawberries sugar vanilla extract Puff Pastry Fruit Tarts with Ricotta Cream Filling Ingredients Filling and toppings 1 1/2 cups (380g) whole milk ricotta cheese, strained* 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream 3/4 cup (90g) powdered sugar, divided 6 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Fresh blueberries, raspberries or strawberries Fresh mint, for garnish (optional) Tarts 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (17....

Categorized: Breakfast Desserts Muffins & Doughnuts Tagged: canola oil cinnamon eggs flour ginger nutmeg pumpkin sugar Pumpkin Doughnuts Ingredients 1 2/3 cups (235g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp ground cloves 3/4 cup (150g) packed light-brown sugar, broken up with fingertips 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup canola oil or vegetable oil 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups (340g) canned pumpkin puree 1 tsp vanilla extract Coating 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Main Dish Videos Tagged: bell pepper carrots chick peas cilantro cucumber garlic lemons parsley quinoa red onion tomatoes Quinoa Salad Ingredients 3 1/2 cups leftover cooked quinoa* (chilled) 1 large red bell pepper 2 cups diced English cucumber 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1 medium carrot, shredded (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup chopped red onion, rinsed under cold water in a sieve and drained 1 (14....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Soups Videos Tagged: bay leaves carrots celery chicken broth garlic ham onions peas thyme Split Pea Soup Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 1 1/4 cups chopped celery (about 3 ribs) 1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove) 4 cups unsalted chicken broth 4 cups water 1 (16 oz) bag dried split peas, picked over and rinsed 2 bay leaves 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, or 1/2 tsp dried Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 lb meaty ham bone or ham shanks 1 cup chopped carrots Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional) Instructions Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: butter cake flour egg whites eggs milk powdered sugar strawberries sugar vanilla extract Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting Ingredients 1 2/3 cup cake flour 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 large egg whites 1/3 cup fresh strawberry puree* 1/4 cup buttermilk** 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 5 drops red food coloring (optional) 3/4 cup diced strawberries (dice into about 1/4-inch pieces) Diced and whole strawberries for topping (about 1 lb small strawberries) Frosting (double recipe if making for a double layer cake) 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp strawberry puree 1/2 cup unsalted butter , nearly at room temperature 1/4 cup salted butter , nearly at room temperature 2 1/2 - 2 3/4 cups powdered sugar 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 4 drops red food coloring (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Pasta & Italian Videos Tagged: ground beef marinara sauce mozzarella parmesan cheese ricotta vegetable broth Easy Lasagna Recipe Ingredients 1 lb. 91% lean ground beef* 1 (25 oz) jar marinara sauce, preferably Rao’s tomato basil** 1/2 cup vegetable broth 6 uncooked lasagna noodles (not no boil, preferably use Barilla) 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese (whole or part skim) 1 (8 oz) pkg. shredded mozzarella cheese*** 1/2 cup grated or finely shredded parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp Chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Tagged: bell pepper green beans honey kidney beans mustard olive oil parsley red onion white wine vinegar Three Bean Salad Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 3 Tbsp honey 2 tsp dijon mustard 3/4 tsp salt, or to taste 12 oz. fresh green beans, ends trimmed, diced into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained well 1 (15 oz) can light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained well 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup chopped red onion, rinsed under warm water and drained 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Instructions In a small mixing bowl or jar whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard and salt, set aside....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Tagged: avocados basil chick peas cucumber feta garlic lemon juice mustard olive oil oregano parsley tomatoes Tomato Avocado Cucumber Chick Pea Salad with Feta and Greek Lemon Dressing Ingredients 2 (10.5 oz) containers red cherry tomatoes 1 (10.5 oz) containers yellow cherry tomatoes 1 (14.5 oz) can chick peas, drained and rinsed 1 1/2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced into quarters 2 Hass avocados, peeled, cored and diced (ripe but semi-firm) 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 3 oz feta cheese, crumbled Dressing 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tsp dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp salt 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 3/4 tsp dried oregano Instructions In a salad bowl toss together tomatoes, chick peas and cucumbers....

Categorized: Main Dish Soups Tagged: chicken broth cream fennel seeds kale potatoes sausage Zuppa Toscana Soup {Olive Garden Copycat Recipe} Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1 lb Italian Sausage (casings removed if necessary) 4 oz bacon (about 4 slices), diced into small pieces* 1 cup chopped yellow onion (about 1 small onion) 3 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup water** 1 1/2 lbs Russet potatoes,*** scrubbed and rinsed then sliced into halves, halves diced into 1/6-inch slices 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cups half and half 1 1/2 cups packed chopped kale Finely shredded Romano cheese for serving, optional Instructions Heat olive oil in a large non-stick saucepan over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Sides & Sauces Videos Tagged: avocados cilantro garlic honey lemons olive oil oregano parsley red onion red wine vinegar tomatoes Avocado Salad Ingredients 1 medium (12 oz) English cucumber, cut into quarters through the length then sliced 16 oz. grape tomatoes* 1/2 small red onion,** sliced into small pieces 2 medium avocados (firm but ripe), sliced into bite size pieces Dressing 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice*** 1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 3 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp honey 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/2 tsp dried oregano Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions For the dressing: In a small mixing bowl whisk together lemon juice, red wine vinegar, extra virgin oil oil, honey, garlic, cilantro, parsley, oregano, and season with salt and pepper to taste....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: bacon basil cream eggs garlic onions parmesan pasta spinach tomatoes Bacon Tomato and Spinach Spaghetti Ingredients 10 oz. dry spaghetti 2 large eggs 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup slighlty packed finely shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for serving Salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 oz. bacon, diced 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion (1 small) 1 lb (3 cups) grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 6 oz....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: butter cayenne pepper Chicken breasts garlic powder onion powder oregano paprika smoked paprika thyme Blackened Chicken Ingredients 4 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even 1/2-inch thickness 1 tsp smoked paprika 3/4 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste (this is spicy) 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 Tbsp light olive oil or vegetable oil 2 Tbsp butter, melted 2 tsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnished (optional) Instructions In a mixing bowl whisk together smoked paprika, sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, salt and black pepper....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Tagged: cayenne pepper cheddar cheese garlic powder greek yogurt ground beef ketchup lettuce mayonnaise mustard olive oil paprika pickles potatoes red onions tomatoes worcestershire Burger Bowls Ingredients Potato Wedges 1 1/2 lbs. yukon gold or red potatoes, 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and black pepper Burger Sauce 3 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt 3 Tbsp mayonnaise 3 Tbsp ketchup 1 1/2 tsp mustard 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste, this is spicy) Burger Bowls 16 oz....

Categorized: Breads & Rolls Tagged: butter buttermilk cheddar cheese chives flour garlic powder sugar Cheddar-Chive Drop Biscuits Ingredients 2 cups (283g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 2 tsp granulated sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and diced into small cubes 1 cup (4 oz) Cache Valley Creamery Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese 3 Tbsp chopped fresh chives 1 cup (235ml) buttermilk Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees....

Categorized: Desserts Pies and Cheesecakes Thanksgiving Tagged: butter coconut extract coconut milk cornstarch cream cream cheese egg yolks milk sugar vanilla extract Coconut Cream Pie Ingredients 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust 3/4 cup (65g) shredded sweetened coconut 1 1/2 cups (355ml) canned coconut milk 1 cup (235ml) milk (I used 1%) 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream 1/2 cup + 3 Tbsp (138g) granulated sugar, divided 1/4 tsp salt 1/3 cup (43g) cornstarch 4 large egg yolks 3 oz....

Categorized: Breakfast Cake & Cupcakes Christmas Tagged: brown sugar butter cinnamon eggnog eggs flour nutmeg powdered sugar rum extract vanilla extract vegetable oil Eggnog Doughnut Muffins Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar 6 Tbsp unsalted butter , softened 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp rum extract 1 cup + 2 Tbsp eggnog (not light) Glaze 2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 3 - 4 Tbsp eggnog 1/4 tsp rum extract Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Brownies & Bars Christmas Cookies Tagged: brown sugar butter cinnamon cloves cream cheese flour ginger molasses nutmeg powdered sugar vanilla extract Gingerbread Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients 2 cups + 2 Tbsp (300g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces, melted and cooled slightly 1 cup (220g) packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup (60ml) unsulphured molasses 1 large egg 2 tsp vanilla extract Frosting 1/2 cup butter, nearly at room temperature (I like to use 1/4 c salted butter 1/4 c unsalted) 1 (8 oz) pkg....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Pasta & Italian Soups Tagged: basil carrots celery chicken broth garlic gnocchi green beans olive oil onions parmesan spinach thyme tomatoes zucchini Gnocchi Vegetable Soup with Pesto and Parmesan Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/4 cups diced yellow onion (1 small) 1 cup cup diced carrots (about 3 medium) 1 cup diced celery (about 3 medium) 1 Tbsp minced garlic 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth 2 (14....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Soups Tagged: avocados chicken chicken broth chili powder cilantro corn cumin garlic jalapeno limes monterey jack cheese olive oil onions tomatoes tortilla chips Grilled Chicken Tortilla Soup Ingredients 2 (10 oz) boneless skinless chicken breast 2 tsp chili powder, divided 2 tsp ground cumin, divided 1 tsp granulated sugar, divided 2 Tbsp olive oil divided Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 small ears corn, shucked or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn 1 medium yellow onion, diced (1 1/2 cups) 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced 4 cloves garlic, minced (1 1/2 Tbsp) 6 cups chicken broth or stock 1 (14....

Categorized: Breakfast Sides & Sauces Tagged: baking soda butter buttermilk granulated sugar vanilla extract Homemade Buttermilk Syrup Ingredients 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 4 chunks 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla extract, or coconut extract, or almond extract Instructions Add sugar, buttermilk, butter and salt to a large 3 quart saucepan. Stir and heat mixture over medium heat, bringing to a boil stirring frequently....