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Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: brown sugar butter cinnamon cloves egg yolks flour ginger granulated sugar molasses nutmeg vanilla extract Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Videos Tagged: almond extract butter flour jam powdered sugar sugar Molasses Cookies Ingredients 2 cups (283g) unbleached all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp ground ginger 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp molasses* 1 large egg yolk 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Fall Faves Main Dish Soups Tagged: cilantro cinnamon coriander cumin garlic ginger lentils onions sweet potatoes tomatoes turmeric vegetable broth Moroccan Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup Ingredients 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion 1 large carrot, diced (1/2 cup) 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp) 2 tsp peeled and minced fresh ginger 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground cinnamon 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, then more if desired 1 (14....

Categorized: Breads & Rolls Fall Faves Tagged: bread flour butter lemon juice milk yeast One Hour Bread Ingredients 5 1/2 cups (780g) bread flour or all-purpose flour, then more as needed 3 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar 2 tsp salt 1 1/2 Tbsp rapid rise yeast 1 1/2 cups water 2/3 cup milk 3 Tbsp butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces 2 tsp lemon juice Instructions In a bowl or in a large liquid measuring cup combine water, milk and butter....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: basil garlic marinara sauce mozzarella cheese parmesan cheese parsley pasta ricotta cheese Skillet Lasagna Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb (90 to 95% lean) ground beef 1 Tbsp minced fresh garlic Salt and black pepper 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce (I like to use Classico Four Cheese here) 1 1/4 cups water, then more if needed 3 Tbsp chopped chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, or more to taste (optional) 9 (7....

Categorized: Main Dish Seafood Tagged: browned butter honey limes salmon Pan Seared Honey Glazed Salmon with Browned Butter Lime Sauce – The Best Salmon I’ve Ever Eaten Ingredients 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, rested at room temperature 20 minutes 8 tsp flour , divided 2 Tbsp honey , divided zest of 1 - 2 limes (I like it with a generous amount so in my opinion 2) 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 recipe Browned Butter Lime Sauce , recipe follows Browned Butter Lime Sauce 6 Tbsp salted butter , diced 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 clove garlic , minced 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper Instructions Working in batches of two salmon fillets at a time (or using two skillets, because you don’t want to overcrowd the salmon when cooking it on the stove-top so it cooks more evenly), place salmon fillets on a cutting board or plate and sprinkle 1 tsp flour over each side of the salmon fillets and spread flour to evenly coat....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: basil ground beef half and half marinara sauce mozzarella cheese parmesan cheese ravioli red pepper flakes Ravioli Lasagna Ingredients 1 lb. 90% to 93% lean ground beef 18 to 20 oz. small four cheese ravioli, uncooked, recommend Trader Joe’s or Buitoni’s small variety 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce or tomato basil sauce 1/2 cup half and half 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for spicy heat) 2 cups shredded mozzarella 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese Salt and black pepper Non-stick olive oil cooking spray Instructions Heat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: broccoli garlic gnocchi olive oil parmesan cheese sausage Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Sausage and Broccoli Ingredients 16 oz. shelf stable potato gnocchi or refrigerated gnocchi 1 lb. broccoli heads, cut into bite size pieces, large stem reserved for another use 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 lb. hot or mild Italian sausage 1//3 cup fine grated parmesan cheese Instructions Heat oven to 425 degrees....

Categorized: Main Dish Seafood Videos Tagged: butter chicken broth garlic lemons parlsey parmesan cheese rice shrimp yellow onions Shrimp and Rice {One Pot} Ingredients 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice 5 Tbsp butter, divided, cut into 1/2-Tbsp pieces 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 tsp lemon zest (from 1 medium lemon) Salt and black pepper 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley Instructions Place rice in a fine sieve....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: butter chicken chicken broth flour garlic lemons olive oil oranges parsley Skillet Citrus Chicken Tenders Ingredients 1.75 lbs chicken tenderloins (I just sliced chicken breasts into strips) 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 Tbsp butter, divided 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 Tbsp orange zest 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 2 tsp lemon zest 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley Instructions Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Slow Cooker Tagged: bell pepper brown sugar chicken onions pineapple rice soy sauce Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Ingredients 3 boneless , skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 lb), cut into 1" - 1 1/2"pieces 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup white vinegar 3 Tbsp lemon juice 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce 3 Tbsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/2 - 1 tsp Sriracha hot sauce (optional) 1/3 cup chicken broth 1/3 cup cornstarch 3/4 cup diced fresh pineapple (you could also use canned but fresh is best) 1/4 of an onion , diced into 1" pieces 1/2 of a green bell pepper , diced into 1" pieces (I’ve also used red) Instructions Place diced chicken in a slow cooker....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Valentines Tagged: almond extract butter cornstarch eggs flour powdered sugar sour cream sugar vanilla extract Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies Ingredients 2 1/3 cups (330g) all-purpose flour* 2 Tbsp (19g) cornstarch 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream** (full fat) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp almond extract Frosting 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, softened 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar 3 Tbsp half and half, then more as needed 3/4 tsp vanilla extract Instructions In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder baking soda and salt for 20 seconds, set aside....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Main Dish Tagged: bacon eggs honey mushrooms mustard red onion red wine vinegar spinach swiss cheese Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing Ingredients 12 oz bacon , cooked (drippings and browned bits from pan reserved), crumbled, divided 5 large eggs , boiled, peeled and sliced 9 oz baby spinach 6 oz button mushrooms , sliced 1/2 small red onion , thinly sliced (run under cool water to remove harsh bite) 1 cup shredded or finely cubed swiss cheese 2 1/2 cups homemade or store bought croutons (optional) 3 Tbsp reserved bacon drippings with browned bits 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp dijon mustard 1 Tbsp honey Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Make the dressing: In a skillet whisk together bacon drippings with browned bits, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon and honey....

Categorized: Brownies & Bars Desserts Spring Tagged: brown sugar butter cornstarch flour lemon juice oats rhubarb strawberries sugar vanilla extract Strawberry Rhubarb Bars Ingredients Crumb layers 1 1/3 cups (188g) all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/3 cups (120g) rolled old fashioned oats 1/2 cup (110g) packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup (110g) granulated sugar 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, melted 2 tsp vanilla extract Filling 1 3/4 cups (273g) hulled and diced strawberries (from 12 oz whole) 1 1/2 cups (190g) diced rhubarb, sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup (71g) granulated sugar 1 Tbsp (9g) cornstarch Instructions For the crumb layer: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Videos Tagged: butter cake flour cream eggs evaporated milk milk strawberries sugar sweetened condensed milk vanilla extract Tres Leches Cake Ingredients Cake 1 1/2 cups (200g) cake flour* (scoop and level to measure) 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar** 5 large eggs, at room temperature* 1 1/2 tsp vanilla Milk mixture 1 1/4 cups (295ml) milk (anything but skim) 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk Topping 2 cups (473ml) heavy cream 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla Fresh sliced strawberries or cinnamon, for garnish Instructions For the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Tagged: eggs granulated sugar peanut butter 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies {Flourless} Ingredients 1 large egg 1 cup (236g) creamy peanut butter 1 cup (100g) granulated sugar Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two 18 by 13-inch baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. In a small bowl beat egg with a fork just to blend yolk and white. Add peanut butter, granulated sugar and beaten egg to a medium mixing bowl....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Christmas Healthy Sides & Sauces Thanksgiving Videos Tagged: almonds apple cider vinegar apples cabbage carrots cranberries green onions honey mayonnaise Apple Slaw Ingredients Dressing 3/4 cup plain Greek Yogurt* (I recommend using Fage, other brands may will be too thin) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup honey 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar Salt and freshly ground black pepper Coleslaw 1 small cabbage, shredded (6 - 7 cups packed, 16 oz chopped) 1 1/2 cups matchstick carrots 2 large gala apples, sliced into matchsticks (about 3 cups) 1/2 cup sliced green onions 3/4 cup sliced almonds 3/4 cup dried cranberries 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, blue cheese, or shredded sharp cheddar (optional) Instructions In a mixing bowl whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey and apple cider vinegar until smooth, while seasoning with salt and pepper to taste....

Categorized: Asian Healthy Main Dish Videos Tagged: bell pepper carrots cilantro garlic ginger green onions hoisin sauce lentils lettuce onions rice vinegar sesame oil sesame seeds soy sauce walnuts water chestnuts Asian Lentil Lettuce Wraps Ingredients 1 cup red lentils, picked over and rinsed 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup chopped red bell pepper (1 small) 3/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion (1 small) 1 cup matchstick carrots 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 1 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, or more to taste 2 Tbsp soy sauce, or to taste 1 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 tsp sesame oil 1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup chopped green onions 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional) 1 - 2 heads iceberg lettuce or butter lettuce, leaves separated, rinsed and dried Instructions Simmer lentils in unsalted water according to package directions until just tender (about 15 minutes)....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Slow Cooker Videos Tagged: bay leaves beef beef broth chipotle pepper cloves cumin garlic limes oregano vegetable oil Barbacoa Beef Ingredients 3 lb chuck roast Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 1/4 cups beef broth, divided 3 - 4 chipotle chilies in adobo* 6 garlic cloves 1 1/2 Tbsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp ground cloves 3 bay leaves 1/4 cup fresh lime juice Instructions Cut roast into 6 portions while removing any large pieces of fat....

Categorized: Breakfast Main Dish Tagged: buttermilk cornstarch eggs flour milk sugar vanilla extract vegetable oil Belgian Waffle Recipe Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (213g) all-purpose flour* 1/2 cup (70g) cornstarch* 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1/2 cup milk 6 Tbsp vegetable oil or canola oil 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs , whites and yolks separated 3 Tbsp granulated sugar Instructions Preheat oven to 200 degrees and preheat a Belgian waffle iron (or standard waffle iron)....

Categorized: Pasta & Italian Sides & Sauces Tagged: almonds basil browned butter Browned Butter Almond Pesto Ingredients 2 cups fresh basil leaves , lightly packed 2 large cloves garlic , minced 1/4 cup finely grated Romano cheese (1 oz) 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp almond butter* 1/4 cup butter , browned and cooled until just warm to the touch** 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 light squeeze lemon juice 3 - 4 Tbsp warm water Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste Instructions Add basil to a food processor and pulse a few times....