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Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Slow Cooker Tagged: brown sugar chili powder pork Slow Cooker Sweet Pork Barbacoa Ingredients 3 lbs pork shoulder (aka Boston Butt Roast) 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar , or more to taste for a sweeter pork if desired 2 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 3/4 tsp salt , or to taste 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 Tbsp tomato paste Instructions Place pork roast in a slow cooker....

Categorized: Healthy Sides & Sauces Tagged: bulgur cucumbers garlic green onions lemons mint olive oil parsley tomatoes Tabbouleh Ingredients 1 cup bulgur 3/4 cup vegetable broth or water 5 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, divided Salt and black pepper 3 cups (135g) finely chopped fresh parsley (about 3 bunches, don’t use thick stem) 2/3 cup (19g) finely chopped fresh mint (about 1 bunch, don’t use thick stem) 1 cup (finely chopped) green onions (about 5) 3 medium roma tomatoes, seeded and diced (1....

Categorized: Sides & Sauces Tagged: bacon butter cheddar cheese green onions half and half potatoes sour cream Twice Baked Potatoes Ingredients 4 (13 - 14 oz. each) large baker russet potatoes 1/2 cup half and half, then up to 1/4 cup more if needed (heavy cream can be substituted for a richer option) 1/2 cup sour cream 4 Tbsp butter, melted Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp each paprika, garlic powder, onion powder 6 oz....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Fall Faves Healthy Tagged: apples cranberries goat cheese honey kale lemon juice mustard olive oil quinoa walnuts Autumn Kale Apple and Quinoa Salad Ingredients Salad 1/2 cup tricolor dry quinoa 6 cups slightly packed chopped kale (it will take about 1 1/2 bunches. Remove thick ribs before chopping, 6 oz chopped) 2 crisp sweet apples, cored and chopped* (I used gala apples) 1 cup walnuts, lightly toasted and roughly chopped 1/2 cup dried cranberries 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled Dressing 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp honey 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard Salt to taste Instructions Cook quinoa and cool: Cook quinoa according to directions on package and cool completely....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Breads & Rolls Pasta & Italian Tagged: flour Breadsticks Recipe (Olive Garden Copycat) Ingredients 1 cup + 2 Tbsp warm water (110 - 115 degrees) 1 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, divided 3 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 3/4 tsp salt 3 Tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil Topping 2 Tbsp butter 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste) 1/4 tsp garlic powder Instructions In the bowl of an electric stand mixer whisk together warm water, yeast and 1/2 tsp granulated sugar until yeast has dissolved....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Tagged: brown sugar browned butter chocolate chips sea salt Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cut into 1 Tbsp pieces (if using salted butter decrease salt to 1/4 tsp) 2 1/4 cups (318g) all-purpose flour, scoop and level to measure 2 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 1 cup (200g) packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups (255g) semi-sweet chocolate chips Instructions Brown butter: Melt butter in a 12-inch light colored skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally as it cooks....

Categorized: Healthy Soups Tagged: carrots celery coconut milk cumin garlic ginger honey lemons paprika vegetable broth yellow onions Carrot Soup Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 lbs carrots, peeled and chopped (5 1/2 cups) 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 3/4 cup chopped celery (2 ribs) 1 Tbsp peeled and chopped fresh ginger 2 tsp minced garilc (2 cloves) 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 6 to 7 cups vegetable broth Salt and black pepper 1/2 cup canned coconut milk or half and half 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup 2 tsp fresh lemon juice Minced parsley, for garnish (optional) Instructions Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Videos Tagged: chicken dijon mustard eggs flour garlic ham heavy cream honey mustard panko bread crumbs parmesan cheese parsley thyme Chicken Cordon Bleu Ingredients 4 (7 to 8 oz each) boneless chicken breasts 8 slices (12 oz) black forest ham (deli cut), such as Boars Head 8 oz. shredded Swiss cheese* 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Salt and black pepper 2 large eggs 1 cup (heaping) panko breadcrumbs 1/3 cup fine grated (1....

Categorized: Fall Faves Main Dish Poultry Tagged: butter buttermilk carrots chicken corn flour half and half onions parsley peas rosemary thyme Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits Ingredients Pot Pie Filling 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 4 Tbsp unsalted butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 1/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth* 1 cup half and half 3/4 tsp dried thyme, or 2 tsp minced fresh 3/4 tsp dried rosemary, or 2 tsp minced fresh Salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 oz....

Categorized: Desserts Pies and Cheesecakes Thanksgiving Tagged: chocolate cream eggs pudding mix Cream Puff Pie (aka cream puff cake or eclair cake) Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup butter 1/8 tsp salt 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup milk (preferably whole or 2%) 1 (5.1 oz) package instant vanilla or white chocolate pudding mix 3/4 cup heavy cream 3 Tbsp granulated sugar Instructions To prepare puff pastry pie shell: Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Brownies & Bars Desserts Ice Cream & Chilled Desserts Tagged: butter cream cream cheese graham crackers mint raspberries sour cream sugar vanilla extract Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bars Ingredients Crust 1 1/4 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs (from about 9 sheets) 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 6 Tbsp butter, melted (preferably salted) Cheesecake filling 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 2 (8 oz) pkgs. cream cheese, softened 3 large eggs 3 Tbsp heavy cream 3 Tbsp sour cream 1 tsp vanilla extract Topping 6 Tbsp granulated sugar Whipped cream, fresh raspberries and fresh mint for garnish (optional) Instructions For the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Fall Faves Halloween Main Dish Soups Thanksgiving Tagged: bacon butter chicken broth cinnamon coriander cream cumin garlic ginger maple syrup nutmeg pumpkin pumpkin seeds yellow onions Pumpkin Soup Ingredients 6 Tbsp Danish Creamery Premium Butter, cut into 1 Tbsp pieces 3 cups chopped yellow onions 4 tsp minced garlic (4 cloves) 4 tsp peeled and minced fresh ginger 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 (29 oz) can pumpkin puree (not pie filling!...

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Breads & Rolls Christmas Thanksgiving Videos Tagged: butter flour milk sugar yeast Easy One-Hour Dinner Rolls Ingredients 3 1/2 cups (17.5 oz) to 4 cups all-purpose flour (scooped and leveled) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 Tbsp rapid rise yeast 1 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup cool water 3/4 cup milk 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces, plus more for tops 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice Instructions Preheat oven to 180 degrees Fahrenheit....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Videos Tagged: almond extract brown sugar butter chocolate chips cocoa powder flour sprinkles sugar vanilla extract white chocolate chips Edible Cookie Dough {3 Flavors} Ingredients 1 cup (136g) all-purpose flour, heat treated to kill bacteria* 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup (110g) packed light brown sugar 3 Tbsp (40g) granulated sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 Tbsp milk, then more as needed 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup (82g) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips Instructions Add butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar to a medium mixing bowl, sprinkle salt evenly over....

Categorized: Breakfast Main Dish Videos Tagged: bacon eggs garlic powder half and half onion powder spinach swiss cheese tomatoes Frittata (with Bacon Spinach Tomato and Swiss) Ingredients 8 oz. bacon, chopped (8 slices) 3 oz. fresh spinach, roughly chopped (3 packed cups) 8 large eggs 1/4 cup half and half 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp garlic powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 2/3 cup (2....

Categorized: Main Dish Seafood Tagged: butter garlic lemon olive oil parsley shrimp sugar Garlic Lemon Butter Shrimp Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs extra-large (21/25) shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 Tbsp butter, melted 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/8 tsp sugar 4 tsp olive oil, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced Instructions In a bowl mix together butter, lemon juice and parsley, set aside....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Tagged: apple cider vinegar apple juice cayenne pepper cinnamon cumin dijon mustard garlic powder honey onion powder paprika pork Grilled Pork Chops Ingredients 6 - 7 (1/2-inch inch thick) bone-in pork chops (about 8 oz each) Pork Chop Marinade 1 cup apple juice 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup honey 1 Tbsp dijon mustard 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt Pork Chop Dry Rub 1 tsp ground cumin 3/4 tsp paprika 3/4 tsp garlic powder 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper , or more to taste Instructions For the marinade To a mixing bowl add apple juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, dijon and kosher salt, whisk well....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Soups Tagged: beef broth carrots celery garlic ground beef onions oregano parsley peas potatoes thyme tomato sauce tomatoes worcestershire Hamburger Soup Ingredients 1.5 lbs. lean ground beef 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 1 Tbsp minced garlic 4 cups low-sodium beef broth, or 1 cup more for a more brothy soup 1 (15 oz) can fire roasted tomatoes 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 1 Tbsp Worcestershire 3 cups peeled and cubed Russet potatoes (cut about 1/2-inch thick) 1 tsp dried oregano, or 1 Tbsp fresh 3/4 tsp dried thyme, or 2 tsp fresh Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup frozen peas (optional) 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Instructions Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Breads & Rolls Mexican and Southwestern Tagged: flour vegetable oil Homemade Flour Tortillas Ingredients 2 cups (283g) unbleached all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup warm water Instructions In the bowl of an electric stand mixer whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Pour in vegetable oil and water and stir just until mixture comes together in clumps....

Categorized: Breakfast Desserts Treats and Snacks Tagged: almond extract butter cornstarch eggs half and half jam powdered sugar puff pastry vanilla extract Homemade Toaster Strudels Ingredients 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed 2/3 cup berry jam (blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, etc.) 2 tsp cornstarch 1 large egg 1 Tbsp water Icing 1 1/2 Tbsp salted butter, melted 1 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp half and half, then more if needed 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1/8 tsp almond extract Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....