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Categorized: Main Dish Seafood Videos Tagged: butter chicken broth cod flour garlic lemons olive oil oregano paprika parsley thyme Lemon Butter Cod Recipe Ingredients 4 (6 oz each) cod fillets, skinless, about 1-inch thick 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp dried oregano 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 3/4 tsp salt, or to taste 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 5 Tbsp Danish Creamery Butter, cut into 1 Tbsp pieces, divided 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 1/2 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley Instructions In a small mixing bowl whisk together flour, paprika, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Spring Tagged: butter cream eggs flour lemons ricotta strawberries sugar vanilla extract Lemon Ricotta Cake Ingredients 1 1/3 cups (188g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened 2 1/2 Tbsp lemon zest 3 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups (356g) whole milk ricotta cheese Topping 1 lb....

Mexican Lentil Soup Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved Mexican Lentil Soup is such a perfectly filling and comforting vegetarian soup recipe! It’s packed with veggies and it taste like chicken tortilla soup. And no one is even going to miss the meat. All around win! Mexican Lentil Soup Lately I’ve been trying to eat more veggies – and even more so get my family to eat more veggies....

Categorized: Christmas Desserts Ice Cream & Chilled Desserts Pies and Cheesecakes Tagged: butter candy canes cream cream cheese oreos peppermint extract powdered sugar white chocolate No Bake Peppermint White Chocolate Cheesecakes Ingredients 12 regular size original Oreos 2 Tbsp butter , melted 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 8 Tbsp powdered sugar , divided 4 oz white baking chocolate 10 oz cream cheese , softened (1 8oz pkg + 2oz) 1/2 tsp peppermint extract Red food coloring , optional Mini oreos and more white chocolate (optional) Candy canes , for decoration Instructions In a food processor, pulse Oreos until finely ground (or you can use a large Ziploc bag and rolling pin, then pour into a mixing bowl and toss with butter), with mixer running slowly pour in melted butter and pulse until evenly coated....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Pasta & Italian Videos Tagged: bacon eggs garlic parmesan parsley pasta Pasta Carbonara Ingredients 10 slices bacon , cut into 1/2-inch pieces 8 1/2 cups water , divided 4 cloves garlic , minced 1 lb spaghetti or linguine 1 1/4 cups finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for serving (2 oz) 3 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 1 tsp each salt and pepper , or to taste Chopped fresh parsley , for garnish Instructions Add bacon and 1/2 cup of the water to a large non-stick skillet and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Videos Tagged: basil garlic heavy cream olive oil oregano parmesan pasta prosciutto red pepper flakes tomatoes vodka yellow onion Penne alla Vodka (Best Vodka Sauce!) Ingredients 1 (28 oz) can San Marzano tomatoes, crushed finely with hands* 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup minced yellow onion 3 oz. proscuitto or pancetta, diced (optional) 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup vodka 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, more or less to taste 2/3 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 14 oz....

Categorized: Christmas Desserts Treats and Snacks Tagged: brown sugar butter corn syrup popcorn sea salt sweetened condensed milk vanilla extract Caramel Popcorn Ingredients 1 - 1 1/4 cups popcorn kernels, popped (use the lesser for thicker caramel coating) 2 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup light corn syrup 2 tsp fine sea salt, or to taste, divided 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condesned milk 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Pour popped popcorn into two large mixing bowls or 1 giant mixing bowl....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Christmas Desserts Videos Tagged: cream cream cheese oreos strawberries Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites Ingredients 18 Oreos, finely crushed to about 1 3/4 cups* 2 1/2 Tbsp butter, melted and divided 2 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/3 cups white chocolate chips 1/2 cup + 1/3 cup heavy cream, divided 25 (fairly small) fresh strawberries fresh strawberries 2 Tbsp powdered sugar Instructions Preheat oven to 325 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Sides & Sauces Tagged: butter garlic green beans lemons olive oil shallots Sautéed Green Beans Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced 1 lb green beans, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces 1/2 tsp salt, then more to taste black pepper, to taste 1/3 cup water 1 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp minced garlic 2 tsp fresh lemon juice or balsamic vinegar Instructions Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Healthy Sides & Sauces Videos Tagged: olive oil parsley red potatoes Smashed Potatoes Ingredients 2 lbs red potatoes, each about 2-inches 5 Tbsp olive oil, divided Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley Instructions Place potatoes in a large pot (6 quart or larger). Cover with cool water until water comes 1-inch above the potatoes. Bring potatoes to a boil over high heat (it will take about 15 minutes+ to reach a boil)....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Tagged: balsamic vinegar brown sugar butter dijon mustard feta honey olive oil pecans spinach strawberries Strawberry Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans Feta and Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients Vinaigrette 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 1 Tbsp dijon mustard 1 Tbsp honey Salt and freshly ground black pepper Candied pecans 3/4 cup broken or roughly chopped pecans 1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar 1/2 Tbsp butter Salad 10 oz baby spinach 1 lb fresh strawberries , hulled and sliced 5 oz ....

Categorized: Asian Beef and Pork Main Dish Tagged: basil beef bell pepper brown sugar carrots cornstarch fish sauce garlic lime juice onions oyster sauce sambal oelek soy sauce Thai Basil Beef Ingredients 1 1/4 cups jasmine rice or long-grain white rice for serving 1 lb top sirloin steak, ribeye steak or flank steak, sliced against the grain into thin strips 1 tsp cornstarch 2 Tbsp + 1 tsp vegetable oil 1 red bell pepper, cored and seeded, diced into 2-inch strips 1/2 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic 1 cup matchstick carrots 1 cup fresh Thai basil or Italian basil leaves (roughly chop larger leaves), plus more for garnish Sesame seeds (optional) Sauce 3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch 1/3 cup water 1 1/2 Tbsp fish sauce 1 Tbsp oyster sauce 2 Tbsp packed brown sugar 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 Tbsp Sambal Oelek, or more to taste (optional) Instructions Prepare rice: Cook rice according to directions listed on package....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: butter egg yolks flour jam sugar Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: caramel chocolate cocoa cream eggs flour pecans sea salt vanilla extract Categorized: Cookies Desserts Tagged: brown sugar butter eggs flour jam peanut butter sugar vanilla extract Categorized: Cookies Desserts Tagged: butter coconut coconut extract eggs flour jam lemons sugar Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: butter caramel chocolate chips cream egg yolks flour shortening sugar vanilla extract Thumbprint Cookies Ingredients 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 large egg yolks* 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups (283g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1/2 cup fruit preserves or jam, such as Bonne Maman Instructions Pour sugar and salt into bowl of stand mixer and whisk....

Categorized: Brownies & Bars Desserts Pies and Cheesecakes Tagged: apples butter flour Apple Pie Bars Ingredients Crust and Crumb Topping 2 3/4 cups (390g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar (break up any clumps) 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 1 large egg 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into small cubes Apple Pie Filling 2 lbs....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Fall Faves Tagged: applesauce cinnamon nutmeg Applesauce Spice Cupcakes Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 cup butter , softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 4 large eggs , at room temperature 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce 1 Recipe Cream Cheese Frosting , recipe follows 1/2 cup chopped pecans , for garnish (optional) Cream Cheese Frosting 4 oz ....

Categorized: Fall Faves Healthy Main Dish Soups Tagged: butternut squash carrots garlic kale kidney beans onions oregano potatoes rosemary thyme tomatoes vegetable broth zucchini Autumn Minestrone Soup Ingredients 2 medium carrots , diced 1 medium yellow onion , chopped 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic , minced 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 2 1/2 cups 3/4-inch diced yukon gold potatoes 2 1/2 cups 3/4-inch diced butternut squash (I bought it pre-cut) 1 medium zucchini , ends trimmed, sliced into half moons or quarters 1 (14....

Categorized: Pasta & Italian Sides & Sauces Tagged: almonds basil garlic olive oil parmesan pine nuts Basil Parsley Pesto Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (55g) packed basil leaves* 1 cup (packed, 30g) parsley leaves 1/4 cup (34g) pine nuts** (un-toasted or toasted) 1/2 cup (35g) grated parmesan cheese*** 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup (120ml) extra virgin olive oil Salt to taste Instructions To a food processor add basil, parsley, pine nuts, parmesan cheese and garlic and process mixture until finely minced, while occasionally scraping down sides of processor....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Pasta & Italian Sides & Sauces Videos Tagged: basil carrots celery chicken broth garlic ground beef milk onions parmesan cheese tomatoes white wine Bolognese Ingredients 6 Tbsp butter, cut into 1 Tbsp pieces, divided* 1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onion 1 1/4 cups peeled and finely chopped carrot 1 cup finely chopped celery 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves) 2 lbs. 85% lean ground beef Salt and black pepper 2 (28 oz each) cans San Marzano tomatoes in puree, well crushed by hand (such as Cento) 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc 1/3 cup fresh basil stems (with leaves) 1 parmesan rind 1 cup parmesan for serving, or more to taste Unsalted chicken stock or broth, as needed to thin sauce Instructions Melt 1 1/2 Tbsp butter in a large pot over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Brownies & Bars Desserts Spring Tagged: butter cream cheese eggs flour lemon lemon juice powdered sugar sour cream sugar vanilla extract Cheesecake Lemon Bars Ingredients Shortbread layer 1 1/2 cups (213g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1/2 cup (68g) powdered sugar 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup (6 oz) unsalted butter, cold and diced into small cubes Lemon Layer 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon zest 1/2 cup (4....

Categorized: Cookies Treats and Snacks Tagged: brown sugar chocolate chips flour granulated sugar half and half sugar vanilla extract Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (178g) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup (110g) packed light-brown sugar 1/3 cup (70g) granulated sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 Tbsp half and half, then more as needed 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup (130g) chocolate chips (I like a blend of semi-sweet and milk chocolate) Optional Topping Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....