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Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Seafood Tagged: bread crumbs broccoli garlic lemon mayonnaise olive oil parmesan salmon thyme Sheet Pan Parmesan Crusted Salmon with Broccoli Ingredients Broccoli 1 1/4 lbs broccoli crowns , stems cut and reserved for another use, florets chopped into bite size pieces 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic , minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper Salmon 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets 1 1/2 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice (zest lemon first) 1 clove garlic , minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup slightly packed finely grated parmesan 1/4 cup bread crumbs 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest 1/4 tsp dried thyme 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: butter chocolate chips eggs flour oranges powdered sugar ricotta sugar vanilla extract Orange Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cookies Ingredients 2 cups (284g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp orange zest (from 2 large navel oranges) 1 large egg 1 cup (241g) whole milk ricotta cheese (I recommend Galbani) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (165g) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips Glaze 1 1/4 cups (154g) powdered sugar 2 1/2 Tbsp fresh orange juice 1 tsp orange zest (about 1/2 navel orange) Instructions In a medium mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt for 20 seconds, set aside....

Categorized: Asian Main Dish Poultry Videos Tagged: bean sprouts brown sugar carrots chicken cilantro eggs fish sauce garlic green onions lime juice peanuts red pepper flakes rice noodles sesame seeds soy sauce vegetable oil vinegar Pad Thai (with Chicken or Shrimp) Ingredients 10 oz Thai rice noodles 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into small strips, or 1 lb extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 Tbsp lime juice 1 Tbsp fish sauce 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips and strips halved 1 1/2 cups matchstick carrots 2 cloves garlic, minced 5 green onions, whites minced, greens sliced into 1-inch pieces 2 cups bean sprouts 3 large eggs 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped Red pepper flakes and sesame seeds (optional) Instructions Prepare rice noodles according to directions listed on package....

Categorized: Drinks Tagged: lemons mango nectar pineapple juice sugar Categorized: Cookies Desserts Tagged: butter coconut coconut extract eggs flour jam lemons sugar Pineapple Mango Lemonade Ingredients 1 1/4 cups freshly squeezed and strained lemon juice, chilled 3 1/2 cups cold water 3/4 cup +2 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 (46 oz) can Dole Pineapple juice, chilled 1 (32 oz) bottle Mango nectar (100% juice), chilled Frozen pineapple chunks or mango chunks (optional) Ice Instructions In 1 gallon pitcher or larger whisk together lemon juice, water and sugar until sugar has dissolved....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Valentines Tagged: butter cocoa cream cheese eggs flour lemon powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract white chocolate Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder* 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter , softened 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 Tbsp milk or buttermilk 1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla 2 tsp lemon juice 5 tsp red food coloring 1 cup white chocolate chips 1 cup powdered sugar Instructions In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt for 30 seconds, set aside....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Thanksgiving Tagged: butter carrots celery garlic rosemary sage thyme turkey yellow onion Roast Turkey Breast Ingredients 6 lb. bone-in skin-on turkey breast, fresh or frozen and fully thawed* 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 1 Tbsp minced fresh thyme 1 Tbsp minced fresh rosemary 1 Tbsp minced fresh sage or parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large yellow onion, peeled and cut into chunks 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into chunks 2 celery ribs, cut into chunks Gravy 1/3 cup purpose flour 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, preferably homemade, plus more to thin as desired Instructions Preheat oven to 325 degrees....

Categorized: Breakfast Main Dish Poultry Tagged: bell pepper garlic powder olive oil onions parsley potatoes sausage thyme Sheet Pan Turkey Sausage, Potato and Pepper Hash Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs small yukon gold potatoes , halved and diced into 1/2-inch thick pieces 1 small yellow onion or 1/2 large , peeled and diced into chunks 2 Tbsp olive oil 3/4 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp garlic powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 oz....

Categorized: Asian Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: bell peppers broccoli carrots chicken garlic ginger green onions hoisin sauce mushrooms ramen rice vinegar sesame oil soy sauce sriracha Stir Fry Noodles Ingredients Sauce* 1/4 cup water, then more as needed 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 1 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 tsp sesame oil 1 to 3 tsp sriracha, to taste (it’s spicy) 1/2 tsp cornstarch Stir Fry 6 oz....

Categorized: Desserts Ice Cream & Chilled Desserts Tagged: cream ice cream jam milk strawberries Strawberry Milkshake Ingredients 1 lb. strawberries, chilled, stems trimmed 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup heavy cream 3 Tbsp strawberry jam (preferably freezer jam) 10 oz. (3 cups) strawberry ice cream or vanilla ice cream (such as Tillamook) Sweetened whipped cream, for topping (optional) Instructions Add strawberries, milk, cream, jam and ice cream to a high speed blender....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Beef and Pork Pasta & Italian Poultry Tagged: bacon chicken corn cucumbers dil garlic green onions lemons mayonnaise olive oil parsley pasta tomatoes Summery Chicken Pasta Salad Ingredients Dressing 2/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 1 Tbsp dried dill 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves) Salt and black pepper, to taste Pasta Salad 2 ears fresh yellow corn 16 oz mini bow tie pasta 12 slices (12 oz) bacon, cooked, drained and chopped* 12 oz....

Categorized: Christmas Treats and Snacks Tagged: butter cereal coconut corn syrup nuts sugar Sweet Holiday Chex Mix Ingredients 3 cups Rice Chex cereal* 3 cups Corn Chex cereal 3 cups Golden Grahams cereal 1 1/2 cups mixed nuts** 2 cups sweetened, shredded coconut 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light-corn syrup 3/4 cup salted butter 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions In a large mixing bowl, toss together Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Golden Grahams, mixed nuts and coconut, set aside....

Categorized: Breakfast Healthy Main Dish Tagged: bell peppers chili powder garlic powder green onions nutritional yeast paprika spinach tofu turmeric Tofu Scramble Ingredients 14 to 16 oz. block firm tofu, drained 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 3/4 cup chopped green onions 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder Salt and black pepper 3 cups slightly packed (3 oz) baby spinach 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast* Instructions Wrap tofu in several layers of paper towel and let rest about 5 to 10 minutes while chopping and preparing ingredients....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Tagged: basil feta honey lemon lemon juice olive oil orzo pasta watermelon Watermelon Feta Orzo Salad with Lemon and Basil Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dry orzo Salt 1 Tbsp fresh lemon zest 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp honey 5 cups cubed seedless watermelon (dice into 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes) 6 oz feta cheese , crumbled 1/4 cup (12g) chopped fresh basil Instructions Cook pasta in salted water according to directions listed on package....

Categorized: Fall Faves Sides & Sauces Thanksgiving Tagged: apples bread butter celery chicken broth cranberries onions parsley rosemary sage thyme Apple Cranberry Rosemary Stuffing Ingredients 10 cups (16 oz) hearty white sandwich bread cubes* (about 1/2-inch cubes) 1/2 cup salted butter, diced into 1 tbsp pieces 2 cups diced celery 1 1/3 cups chopped yellow onion Salt 2 large Braeburn apples (1 lb), cored and chopped 1 cup dried cranberries 4 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley, divided 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp dried sage 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, as needed Instructions Preheat oven to 300 degrees....

Categorized: Desserts Muffins & Doughnuts Tagged: butter coconut extract coconut milk eggs flour lemons milk powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract vegetable oil Baked Coconut Donuts Ingredients 2 1/4 cups (320g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 2/3 cup (140g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil or canola oil 2 large eggs 1 tsp real coconut extract 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (235ml) canned light coconut milk 1 Tbsp lemon juice Glaze and topping 1 1/2 cups (177g) powdered sugar 3 Tbsp (45ml) milk, or as needed 1 1/2 Tbsp (21g) salted butter, melted 1/2 tsp real coconut extract 3/4 cup (56g) finely shredded coconut, toasted or untoasted Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Tagged: browned butter caramel sea salt Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: butter caramel coconut coconut extract flour sea salt sugar Browned Butter Crinkle Cookies with Salted Caramel Frosting Ingredients 1 cup salted butter , diced into cubes 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup granulated sugar , for rolling cookies Salted Caramel Frosting 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp caramel sauce or caramel ice cream topping (I used Hershey’s) 1/4 cup butter , softened 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups powdered sugar 3/4 tsp coarse sea salt , divided Instructions Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat....

Categorized: Asian Beef and Pork Main Dish Tagged: garlic ginger green onions mirin pear pepper sesame oil sesame seeds soy sauce steak sugar vegetable oil Bulgogi Ingredients 1 1/4 lbs top sirloin steak,* or tenderloin or ribeye 1/3 cup grated pear, or sweet apple 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions light portion only, reserve sliced greens for serving 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 2 tsp minced fresh ginger 3 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp rice wine or mirin 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 1/2 tsp black pepper 4 tsp vegetable oil Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish (optional) Instructions Freeze steak for 1 to 2 hours for easier slicing....

Categorized: Desserts Ice Cream & Chilled Desserts Tagged: butter cream salt sugar Caramel Sauce Ingredients 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp (85ml) water 1/4 cup (56g) salted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, or more to taste Instructions Gather all of your ingredients and have them nearby ready to add to the mixture as needed. In a heavy-bottomed 2 - 3 quart saucepan (something that isn’t dark on bottom so you can see the shade of caramel), heat sugar, salt and water over medium-high heat whisking constantly to dissolve sugar....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Tagged: cayenne pepper chicken thighs chili powder cilantro cumin garlic powder lime olive oil paprika tortillas Chicken Tacos (Stovetop) Ingredients Chicken 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs (6 medium), trimmed of excess fat 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 Tbsp lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving 2 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat) Salt and freshly ground black pepper For Serving 10 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed* 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/3 cup chopped red onions or yellow onions Other desired toppings (see notes) Instructions Place chicken in a medium mixing bowl....

Categorized: Sides & Sauces Tagged: butter chicken broth half and half russet potatoes Crockpot Mashed Potatoes Ingredients 2 1/2 cups water 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes Salt, to taste 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cup half and half,* heated Instructions Pour water and chicken broth into a 4 - 6 quart slow cooker, then as you peel and cut each potato add them to the broth mixture in slow cooker to prevent browning....