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Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: brown sugar butter cinnamon cream of tartar eggs flour nutmeg rum extract shortening sugar vanilla extract Eggnog Snickerdoodles Ingredients 2 3/4 cups (398g) all-purpose flour 2 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup (4 oz) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup (3.3 oz) all-vegetable shortening 1 cup (210g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (110g) packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp rum extract For rolling 1/4 cup (56g) granulated sugar 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Desserts Ice Cream & Chilled Desserts Mexican and Southwestern Videos Tagged: eggs evaporated milk granulated sugar sweetened condensed milk vanilla extract Flan Ingredients Caramel topping 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp warm water Flan custard mixture 1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, well softened (see notes) 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk 2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Bring plenty of water to a boil in a pot or kettle to use as a water bath (the flan will be baked in a dish set in a roasting pan surrounded by the boiling water)....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Treats and Snacks Tagged: brown sugar chocolate chips eggs peanut butter sugar Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter (not natural) 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1/3 cup (80g) packed light-brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips (I like to use a blend) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper....

Categorized: Treats and Snacks Tagged: butter cinnamon jam kiwis lemon juice mangoes peaches strawberries sugar tortillas Fruit Salsa with Baked Cinnamon Sugar Chips Ingredients 1 peach or nectarine , peeled and diced 1 mango , peeled, cored and diced 3 kiwis , peeled and diced 1 (16 oz) pkg. strawberries, hulled and diced 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp strawberry jam Cinnamon Sugar Chips 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 6 6- inch flour tortillas 2 Tbsp butter , melted Instructions Preheat oven prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Fall Faves Tagged: brown sugar butter chocolate cocoa coconut egg yolks evaporated milk flour milk pecans sour cream sugar vanilla extract vegetable oil German Chocolate Cupcakes Ingredients One Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup packed light-brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup milk 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup hot water ¼ cup sour cream Coconut Pecan Topping 1/2 cup evaporated milk (regular fat) 2 large egg yolks 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 cup salted butter , diced into pieces 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut 3/4 cup chopped pecans Chocolate Frosting 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate , chopped 6 Tbsp salted butter , softened 3 oz cream cheese , softened 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar 2 1/2 Tbsp cocoa powder 2 - 4 tsp heavy cream , as needed Instructions FOR THE CUPCAKES: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Tagged: bell pepper carrots chicken broth garlic ground beef italian seasoning paprika parsley pasta tomato paste tomato sauce tomatoes yellow onion Goulash Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 medium carrot, thinly diced (1/2 cup) 1 lb. lean ground beef 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 Tbsp) 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more as needed 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce 1 (14....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: balsamic vinegar basil chicken garlic mozzarella cheese olive oil oregano parmesan cheese pine nuts tomatoes Grilled Chicken Margherita Ingredients 4 (8 oz. each) boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness about 1/2-inch 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar* 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tsp minced garlic 3/4 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 6 oz. fresh mozzarella, cut into 8 slices 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved or sliced, or 2 small roma tomatoes, sliced Pesto** 1 1/2 cup packed (32g) fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup (35g) finely shredded parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp pine nuts (toasted or raw) 1 tsp minced garlic 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Instructions In a mixing bowl whisk together white balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tsp garlic, the oregano, salt and pepper....

Categorized: Healthy Sides & Sauces Tagged: asparagus bell peppers corn garlic mushrooms olive oil parmesan cheese parsley red onions zucchini Grilled Vegetables Ingredients 2 medium red bell peppers, cored and seeded and cut into 8 equal chunks 1 medium orange bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 8 equal chunks 3 ears yellow corn, shucked, cut into 4 portions each 3 small red onions, peeled, then cut into quarters from root to tip 2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/3-inch thick strips 1 lb....

Categorized: Pasta & Italian Sides & Sauces Tagged: cream lemons milk Homemade Ricotta Cheese Ingredients 7 cups whole milk (not ultra pasteurized) 1 cup heavy cream 3/4 tsp salt, or to taste 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Instructions Line large fine mesh sieve with several layers of cheese cheesecloth. Set over a large bowl. Pour milk and cream into a 5 or 6 quart pot. Add salt. Heat mixture over medium heat and let come to a full boil, stirring frequently....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Healthy Main Dish Soups Tagged: beef beef broth bell pepper chili powder cocoa powder coriander cumin garlic kidney beans olive oil onions paprika tomato sauce tomatoes Instant Pot Chili Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (preferably 90% lean) 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 medium green or red bell pepper, cored and chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp) 1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp coriander 3/4 cup low-sodium beef broth 1 (28 oz....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Tagged: butter flour lemon lemons poppy seeds powdered sugar ricotta sugar vanilla extract Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Videos Tagged: almond extract butter flour jam powdered sugar sugar Lemon Poppy Seed Ricotta Cookies Ingredients 2 cups (284g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 2 1/2 Tbsp (22g) poppy seeds 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened 2 Tbsp lemon zest (from about 3 lemons) 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (240g) whole milk ricotta cheese (I recommend Galbani) Icing 1 1/4 cups (154g) powdered sugar 2 1/2 Tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice Lemon zest, for decorating (optional) Instructions In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt for 20 seconds, set aside....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: almond extract butter eggs flour half and half pretzels sour cream sugar vanilla extract Lofthouse Style Snowman Sugar Cookies Ingredients 2 1/3 cups (330g) all-purpose flour* 2 1/2 Tbsp (24g) cornstarch 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened but still slightly firm 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream (don’t use light) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp almond extract Frosting and decorations 12 Tbsp (170g) unsalted butter, softened 3 3/4 cups (360g) powdered sugar 1/4 cup half and half 1 tsp vanilla extract Pretzel sticks, for arms Red, green and black store-bought or homemade icing,** for eyes, mouths and scarves Orange slice candy, for noses Instructions In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder baking soda and salt for 20 seconds, set aside....

Categorized: Brownies & Bars Cookies Desserts Tagged: bananas blueberries butter cocoa powder cream cheese eggs flour powdered sugar strawberries sugar vanilla extract Mini Brownie Fruit Pizzas with Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients 3/4 cup unsalted butter , melted and cooled slightly 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 tsp salt 3 large eggs 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup all-purpose flour Fresh fruit , diced small, for topping Cream Cheese Frosting 6 Tbsp cream cheese , softened 6 Tbsp unsalted butter , softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Fall Faves Main Dish Soups Videos Tagged: beef carrots celery kidney beans navy beans pasta tomatoes Pasta e Fagioli Soup {Olive Garden Copycat Recipe} Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 lb lean ground beef 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion 1 cup diced carrots (about 2 medium) 1 cup diced celery (about 3 stalks) 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp) 3 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce 2 14.5 oz cans low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup water, then more as desired 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes 2 tsp granulated sugar 1 1/2 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano 3/4 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp dried marjoram Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup dry ditalini pasta 1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15 oz) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed Finely shredded Romano or Parmesan cheese , for serving 3 Tbsp minced fresh parsley Instructions Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat, crumble in ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally until cooked through....

Peaches and Cream Oatmeal Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved Peaches and Cream Oatmeal is a delicious and old-fashioned breakfast that will make you think “Why have I been eating those bland oatmeal packets all this time?!” Juicy peaches, rich cream, hearty oats, and the perfect amount of spice make this the perfect breakfast or brunch dish. No more buying oatmeal packets with those artificial peaches. This oatmeal with real peaches and real cream is so much better that, likely, you’ll never be able to return to the packets once you’ve tried this....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Fall Faves Halloween Videos Tagged: chocolate chips pumpkin Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spoon and level to measure flour) 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (110g) packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (240g) canned pumpkin puree 1 1/2 cups (255g) semi-sweet chocolate chips Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: butter chicken chicken broth garlic lemons olive oil rosemary thyme Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp butter 30 garlic cloves, peeled (from 2 heads) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed of excess skin 2 tsp finely minced fresh rosemary 2 tsp finely minced fresh thyme 3/4 tsp cornstarch 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: butter cream cream cheese lemon sour cream strawberries sugar vanilla extract vanilla wafers Strawberry Lemonade Mini Cheesecakes Ingredients 1 1/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (from about 2 cups cookies) 3 Tbsp salted butter , melted 1 Tbsp granulated sugar For the cheesecake 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 Tbsp packed lemon zest 2 (8 oz) pkgs. cream cheese, softened (I always recommend using Philadelphia for cheesecake) 2 large eggs 1/4 cup sour cream 3 Tbsp heavy cream 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 - 1 1/2 tsp lemon extract , to taste 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Strawberry Sauce 8 oz fresh strawberries 1 Tbsp sugar , or to taste 2 tsp fresh lemon juice Instructions FOR THE MINI CHEESECAKES: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Holidays Sides & Sauces Spring Videos Tagged: celery celery seeds eggs mayonnaise milk mustard parsley pickles potatoes red onion sour cream The Best Potato Salad Ingredients Salad 3 lbs russet potatoes , peeled, rinsed and diced into 1-inch chunks 1 Tbsp salt , then to taste 4 eggs hard boiled , peeled and diced 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion , rinsed under cool water and drained 1 cup chopped celery 2/3 cup chopped baby dill pickles 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional) Dressing 2/3 cup light mayonnaise 2/3 cup sour cream 1 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp prepared yellow mustard 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste 1/2 tsp celery seed 1/4 cup milk, then more as needed Instructions Place potatoes in a large pot....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Seafood Tagged: celery chick peas greek yogurt lemon juice mayonnaise parsley pita bread red onion rosemary spinach thyme tomatoes tuna Tuna and Chickpea Pita Sandwiches Ingredients Dressing 1/3 cup fat-free or low-fat Greek yogurt 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 2 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried crushed 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 tsp dried Tuna Salad 2 (4....