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Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Soups Tagged: carrots celery chicken broth chicken thighs garlic lemons parmesan parsley rice thyme Chicken and Rice Soup Ingredients 1.5 lbs bonless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess visible fat Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 1 1/4 cups diced carrots (2 large) 1 cup diced celery (2 large) 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 7 to 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 tsp minced fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 1 parmesan rind, plus shredded parmesan for serving 3/4 cup to 1 long grain white rice* 1/4 cup chopped fresh parlsey 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Instructions Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Healthy Sides & Sauces Videos Tagged: basil corn cucumber feta parsley red onion tomatoes Corn Salad Ingredients 4 larger ears fresh corn, shucked (yields about 4 cups, 20 oz corn kernels) 1 heaping cup halved grape tomatoes 1 cup diced English cucumber 1/3 cup diced red onion 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese 3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil Dressing 1/4 cup olive oil 1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp honey 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Make dressing: In a mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt and pepper....

Categorized: Breakfast Cake & Cupcakes Christmas Desserts Fall Faves Tagged: brown sugar butter cinnamon eggs flour ginger molasses nutmeg powdered sugar vanilla extract vegetable oil Gingerbread Doughnut Muffins Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 1 Tbsp ground ginger 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 6 Tbsp unsalted butter , softened 1/4 cup vegetable oil , divided 1 tsp orange zest 2 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp molasses 1 1/4 cups milk Glaze 2 cups powdered sugar 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 Tbsp fresh orange juice or milk 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Instructions FOR THE MUFFINS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees and butter a 12-hole muffin tin....

Categorized: Breakfast Cookies Desserts Tagged: applesauce carrots cinnamon cranberries oats raisins Carrot Oat Cookies Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp nutmeg (optional) 1/2 tsp salt 2/3 cup applesauce 1/4 cup butter , softened 3/4 cup light-brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups quick oats 1 cup finely grated carrots 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup dried cranberries (such as Craisins) Optional Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar 2 Tbsp milk Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Tagged: almonds croutons garlic kale lemons olive oil parmesan tomatoes Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad Ingredients 2/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard 1 tsp honey 1 pinch salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove) 1 lb. kale (about 2 large bunches) 1 cup unsalted slivered almonds, toasted 3/4 cup (3 oz) finely grated parmesan* 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup croutons, slightly crushed Instructions In a mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, honey, salt, pepper and garlic....

Mashed Sweet Potatoes Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved The best way to make Mashed Sweet Potatoes ! Whole sweet potatoes are baked in foil then skins are removed and potatoes are mashed with plenty of browned butter and a hint of maple syrup. You’ll only need 4 ingredients for this perfect fall and winter side dish! The Very Best Mashed Sweet Potatoes! What makes the best mashed sweet potatoes?...

Categorized: Brownies & Bars Christmas Desserts Tagged: butter chocolate chips cocoa cream cheese eggs flour mint powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract Mint Brownies Ingredients Brownie 6 oz bittersweet chocolate chips - 60% cocoa (or chopped bittersweet chocolate. I recommend Ghirardelli) 1/2 cup unsalted butter , diced into tablespoons, plus more for baking dish 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/2 tsp salt 3 large eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp cocoa powder 2/3 cup all-purpose flour Mint Cream Filling 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened slightly 3 oz cream cheese , softened 1 1/2 tsp mint extract 5 drops green food coloring , or more/less as desired (optional) 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 - 2 pinches salt , to taste Chocolate Topping 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips 5 Tbsp unsalted butter , diced into tablespoons Instructions For the brownie: Preheat oven to 325 degrees....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Tagged: brown sugar butter chocolate chocolate chips eggs flour oatmeal sugar vanilla extract walnuts Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (225g) rolled oats (Old Fashioned) 1 3/4 cups (248g) all-purpose flour* 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened but still slightly firm 1 cup (215g) dark brown sugar 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 (12 oz....

Categorized: Desserts Halloween Treats and Snacks Tagged: butter chocolate chips peanut butter peanut butter powder pretzels white chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites Ingredients 1 cup (248g) creamy peanut butter (not natural it’s too runny) 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar 6 Tbsp (34g) peanut butter powder* 6 Tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 170 (approx.) snap pretzels 1 1/2 cups (9 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips (good quality so they melt well) 1 tsp vegetable oil 8 oz....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Videos Tagged: brown sugar butter cream eggs flour maraschino cherries pineapple pineapple juice sugar vanilla extract Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes Ingredients 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks in pineapple juice 1 (8 oz) can pineapple chunks in pineapple juice 1/3 cup (2.7 oz) packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup (2.6 oz) unsalted butter 1 cup (5 oz) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (5.6 oz) granulated sugar 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup (2 oz) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup (4 oz) pineapple juice (from pineapple chunk can) 1 large egg 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Topping 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 12 maraschino cherries Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Desserts Tagged: butter cereal marshmallows Rice Krispie Treats Ingredients 1/2 cup (113g) salted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces* 1 (16 oz) bag mini marshmallows (10 cups) 7 cups (210g) Rice Krispies cereal Instructions Spray a 9 by 9-inch or 13 by 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Measure out cereal into a bowl and set aside. Melt butter in a pot (about 5 quart+) over medium-low heat. Add marshmallows and cook, stirring constantly, just until marshmallows have melted....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Slow Cooker Tagged: avocados bell pepper black beans cheddar cheese chili powder cilantro corn cumin garlic monterey jack cheese onions pinto beans quinoa tomato sauce tomatoes vegetable broth Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa Bake Ingredients 1 Tbsp canola oil 1 1/4 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 1 1/4 cups chopped red bell pepper (1 medium) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups dry quinoa 2 1/4 cups vegetable broth 1 (14....

Categorized: Breakfast Main Dish Videos Tagged: brown sugar butter buttermilk eggs flour milk sour cream sugar vanilla extract The Best Buttermilk Pancakes Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour* 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 2 large eggs 2 1/2 cups buttermilk 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces and melted Vegetable oil or butter for griddle Maple syrup, for serving Instructions If using a cast iron griddle to cook pancakes preheat it over a gas stove to about medium heat (larger burner medium, smaller burner medium-high, adjust as needed when cooking pancakes)....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: basil garlic olive oil parmesan cheese pasta tomatoes Cherry Tomato Pasta Ingredients 1 lb. dry spaghetti or linguine 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 lbs cherry tomatoes (just reds, or a combination) 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves) 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional) 1/2 to 1 tsp granulated sugar, only if needed 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil (slice into ribbons), divided 1/2 cup (28g) finely shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for serving Optional for serving Ricotta cheese, fresh mozzarella pears, or burrata cheese (any selection brought to room temperature for 30 minutes) Instructions Cook pasta in 3 quarts of salted boiling water, cook to al dente according to directions on package....

Chicken Cacciatore Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved This Chicken Cacciatore is an incredibly hearty stew-like dish made with chicken thighs, Marzano tomatoes, and fresh vegetables. It’s seasoned with an abundance of fresh herbs and simmered with a parmesan rind and plenty of garlic leaving it with fantastic flavor! What is Chicken Cacciatore? Chicken Cacciatore is a rustic Italian dish made of bone-in chicken portions that have been browned then braised, along with sauteed vegetables, in crushed tomatoes, wine and herbs....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Spring Videos Tagged: chicken chicken broth cornstarch cream flour garlic italian seasoning olive oil parmesan cheese shallots white wine Chicken Florentine Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 4 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even 1/2-inch thickness* Salt and black pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup chopped shallot (1 small) 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 3/4 cup dry white wine, such as sauvignon blanc 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 tsp Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence 1 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 1/2 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth 6 oz....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Holidays Sides & Sauces Videos Tagged: macaroni mayonnaise pasta salad Classic Macaroni Salad Ingredients Dressing: 1/2 cup Hellmann’s or Best Foods Mayonnaise 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt* 1 1/2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 2 tsp dijon mustard,** then more to taste (I like about 4 tsp) 2 tsp honey Salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 oz dry elbow macaroni 2 steamed or hard boiled eggs , peeled and chopped...

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Tagged: caramel chocolate coconut Copycat Samoa Girl Scout Cookies Ingredients 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 tsp cornstarch 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup all vegetable shortening 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 Tbsp milk , as needed 3/4 cups toasted desiccated coconut , divided 22 caramels , unwrapped (such as Kraft) 2 1/2 Tbsp milk 1 pinch salt 1 recipe Chocolate Coating , recipe follows (or you could use melted chocolate chips, I’d recommend half milk chocolate and half semi-sweet) Chocolate Coating 5 Tbsp shortening 3 1/2 Tbsp cocoa powder 1/2 cup powdered sugar Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Sides & Sauces Videos Tagged: couscous cucumber feta garlic lemons mint olive oil parsley red onion tomatoes Couscous Salad Ingredients 1 cup dry Moroccan couscous* 1 cup warm water** Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup + 1 tsp olive oil, divided (regular or extra virgin) 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove) 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1 1/2 cups diced English cucumber 1/3 cup diced red onion 1/3 cup finely crumbled feta cheese 1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds (optional but highly recommended) 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh mint Instructions Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Sandwiches Sides & Sauces Videos Tagged: bread chives cream cheese cucumbers dill garlic lemons mayonnaise parsley Cucumber Sandwiches Ingredients 8 oz. cream cheese, softened slightly 2 Tbsp mayonnaise 2 Tbsp minced fresh chives 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley 2 Tbsp minced fresh dill 2 tsp lemon zest 1 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp finely minced garlic Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced 8 to 10 slices fresh sandwich bread, wheat, white, or multigrain* Instructions In a medium mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer whip cream cheese on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes....