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Categorized: Desserts Mexican and Southwestern Tarts and Pastries Tagged: butter cinnamon flour milk sugar Churro Bites Ingredients 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 3 Tbsp butter , diced 2 tsp granulated sugar 1/4 tsp (heaping) salt 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour vegetable oil , for frying Cinnamon Sugar Coating 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tsp ground cinnamon Instructions Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a heavy bottom pot over medium heat to 360 degrees (Keep a close eye on the temp while you prepare the churro dough, you don’t want it to become too hot, so you may have to reduce the temp or remove the pot from the burner for a moment)....

Categorized: Healthy Mexican and Southwestern Sides & Sauces Tagged: chicken broth cilantro garlic green chilis lime juice olive oil rice yellow onion Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dry long grain white rice 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup chopped green onion, preferably white and light green portion 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic (1 large clove) 2 3/4 cups hot water* 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice, divided 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste 1/2 cup chopped cilantro Instructions Rinse rice in a fine mesh sieve until water runs clear, drain well, set aside....

Categorized: Breakfast Christmas Desserts Videos Tagged: brown sugar butter buttermilk cinnamon cream cheese eggs flour sugar vanilla extract yeast Cinnamon Rolls {Better than Cinnabon!} Ingredients Roll Dough 1/4 cup (60ml) warm water , 110 - 120 degrees 1 Tbsp active dry yeast 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk , at room temperature* 2 large eggs , at room temperature** 1/2 cup (100g) + 1/2 tsp granulated sugar , divided 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 6 Tbsp (85g) unsalted butter , diced into 1 Tbsp pieces and melted 3 1/2 - 4 cups (17....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Tagged: almonds apple cider vinegar cranberries honey olive oil sesame seeds shallots spinach sugar white wine vinegar Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad Ingredients Salad 16 oz baby spinach 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted 1 cup dried cranberries Sesame Seed Dressing 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 3 Tbsp white sugar 1/2 cup olive oil 3 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp finely minced shallot 2 Tbsp sesame seeds , toasted 1 Tbsp poppy seeds (optional) Instructions For the dressing: In a bowl or jar whisk together white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar and sugar until the sugar has dissolved....

Everything Bagel Dip Utterly tempting and completely satisfying Everything Bagel Dip ! Made with a rich cream cheese and tangy sour cream base blended with a homemade everything bagel seasoning. It’s a party of flavors! Everything bagel dip is even better than an everything bagel! Made with all those flavorful crunchy little seasonings, and it’s exceptional when paired with crisp golden brown bagel chips (I’ve shared the DYI option for homemade bagel chips too if you’ve got time, they’re so good)....

Healthy Grilled Cheese Sandwich Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved A healthier grilled cheese, say what!? Can those three words even go together? This sandwich is amazing! Anyone who is a fan of grilled cheese (or not) I suggest you convert to this method. You won’t regret it. In my opinion this tastes even better than the original version that’s slathered in butter. You get more flavor and you feel better about eating it....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: cocoa powder cream eggs flour ice cream sour cream sugar vanilla extract vegetable oil Ice Cream Cake Ingredients For the chocolate cake 1 cup (129g) unbleached all-purpose flour (spoon and level to measure) 7/8 cup (175g) granulated sugar 1/3 cup (30g) Dutch process cocoa powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup (170g) sour cream 1/3 cup vegetable oil or canola oil 1 large egg 2 tsp vanilla extract Fudge and ice cream 1 (10 oz) jar thick fudge sauce* (1 cup) 48 oz....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: almonds bell pepper canola oil carrots chicken garlic ginger honey lemon lemon juice mandarin oranges mustard olive oil snow peas spinach wonton wrappers Mandarin Orange Salad with Chicken and Lemon Ginger Dressing Ingredients Dressing 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup canola oil 1 tsp lemon zest 3 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp peeled and grated ginger 1 clove garlic 1 tsp dijon mustard (Emeril’s is the only way to go) 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt , to taste Wonton strips 12 wonton wrappers , sliced into 1/2-inch thick strips Vegetable oil , for frying Cinnamon Salad 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast , grilled and sliced 1 cup sliced almonds , toasted 10 oz baby spinach 2 cups snow peas , sliced into halves 1 1/2 cups matchstick carrots 1 red bell pepper , seeded and diced 1 1/2 (15 oz) cans mandarin oranges (no sugar added), drained well* 1/2 cup cilantro , stems removed Black and white sesame seeds , for garnish (optional) Instructions For the dressing: Add all ingredients to a blender and pulse until well emulsified and ginger and garlic are finely minced....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Tagged: blueberries butter cake flour cream cheese eggs flour kiwis lemon lemon extract lemon juice powdered sugar raspberries strawberries sugar vanilla extract Mini Fruit Pizzas with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour* (scoop and level to measure) 1 1/2 cups cake flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup unsalted butter , softened 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract Sliced fresh fruit , for topping* (probably about 3 cups) Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting 8 oz cream cheese , softened 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened 2 tsp lemon zest 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp lemon extract 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar Instructions In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, then sift in cake flour and add baking powder and salt....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Sides & Sauces Tagged: almonds bell pepper carrots chick peas chicken broth cilantro cinnamon coriander couscous cumin garlic lemons mint raisins red onion turmeric zucchini Moroccan Couscous with Roasted Vegetables, Chick Peas and Almonds Ingredients 1 large red bell pepper, cored and diced 2 medium carrots, halved through length and sliced fairly thin 1 small red onion, diced into 1-inch chunks 1 medium zucchini, halved through the length and sliced 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves) 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Salt 1 1/3 cups dry couscous 1 (14....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: butter cream orange extract oranges powdered sugar Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup salted butter , softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp finely grated orange zest (from about 1 1/2 oranges) 2 large eggs 3/4 cup heavy cream (if you want a lighter texture use half and half) 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1 1/2 tsp orange extract 1 tsp vanilla extract Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, recipe HERE Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Tarts and Pastries Tagged: greek yogurt honey peanut butter Peanut Butter Fruit Dip Ingredients 2 (5.3 oz) containers Vanilla Greek Yogurt (or 1 slightly heaping cup) 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1 Tbsp honey , or to taste Instructions Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk to blend until smooth. Serve with fruit (recommended bananas, apples, raspberries or strawberries). Store in refrigerator in an airtight container....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Christmas Fall Faves Healthy Thanksgiving Tagged: apple cider vinegar cranberries feta honey mustard olive oil pears pomegranate spinach walnuts Pear, Pomegranate and Spinach Salad Ingredients Salad 2/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans , toasted 3/4 cup pomegranate arils 3 oz feta cheese , crumbled 1/2 cup dried cranberries 2 Bartlett pears (firm but ripe), cored and sliced 9 oz baby spinach Dressing 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 Tbsp honey 1 tsp dijon mustard Salt and pepper , to taste Instructions Whisk all dressing ingredients in a bowl to blend well....

Categorized: Breakfast Healthy Tagged: avocado oil cinnamon eggs greek yogurt nutmeg oat flour protein powder sugar vanilla extract Protein Pancakes Ingredients Dry Ingredients 3/4 cup (90g) oat flour* 1/3 cup (32g) plain unflavored whey protein powder (I like this one ) 1 Tbsp (9g) coconut sugar (or white sugar) 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional) Wet Ingredients 1 cup (226g) plain fat free Greek yogurt** 2 large eggs 1 Tbsp avocado oil 1/4 cup water 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions In a large mixing bowl whisk together all dry ingredients including oat flour, protein powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg for about 20 seconds....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: basil bread crumbs chicken garlic green beans olive oil oregano parmesan rosemary thyme tomatoes Sheet Pan Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Tenders and Veggies Ingredients 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts , sliced into 1 1/4-inch thick strips 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp slightly packed , finely grated parmesan cheese 3/4 tsp dried basil 1/4 tsp each dried oregano , thyme and crushed rosemary Salt and freshly ground black pepper 5 Tbsp olive oil , divided 2 cloves garlic , minced 1 lb fresh green beans , tops trimmed 1 cup grape tomatoes , sliced into halves Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Skillet Breakfast Potatoes Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved These Skillet Breakfast Potatoes have a perfectly tender and moist interior, with a gorgeously browned crisp exterior. They also have just the right amount of seasoning and flavor. And they leave everyone craving more! Easy Skillet Breakfast Potatoes If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you’ve probably noticed by now breakfast is kind of my thang. I love a delicious breakfast meal served up any time of day....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Videos Tagged: almond extract butter flour jam powdered sugar sugar Thumbprint Cookies {Raspberry Almond Shortbread} Ingredients 2 cups + 2 Tbsp (300g) all-purpose flour* 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cold and diced into 1 Tbsp pieces 2/3 cup (140g) granulated sugar 1/2 tsp almond extract 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam Glaze (optional) 1 cup (124g) powdered sugar 1 tsp almond extract 2 - 4 tsp water Instructions For the cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)....

Categorized: Asian Healthy Main Dish Sides & Sauces Tagged: bell peppers broccoli carrots cornstarch garlic ginger honey mushrooms olive oil peas red onions rice vinegar sesame oil sesame seeds shaoxing wine soy sauce sriracha vegetable broth Vegetable Stir Fry Ingredients Stir Fry Sauce 1/4 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth) 3 Tbsp soy sauce, or more to taste 2 Tbsp honey (or real maple syrup) 2 Tbsp shaoxing wine 2 tsp sriracha (optional for heat) 1 1/2 tsp rice vinegar 1 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil 1 Tbsp cornstarch Vegetables 2 Tbsp olive oil,* divided 6 oz....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Sandwiches Tagged: apples chicken cranberries greek yogurt honey mayonnaise mustard onion powder pecans red wine vinegar rosemary Chicken Salad with Apples Ingredients Salad 3 1/2 cups chopped cooked rotisserie chicken (cold, 1 lb.) 2 cups chopped apples, such as gala, fuji or golden delicious 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toasted or raw) 2 green onions, sliced (about 1/2 cup) 1/3 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped Dressing 1 (5....

Categorized: Sides & Sauces Tagged: butter mozzarella parmesan potatoes Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Ingredients 4 lbs yellow potatoes or russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces 2 garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp) 1 cup whole milk, then more as desired 1 cup (2.6 oz) freshly grated parmesan cheese 1 1/2 cups (6 oz) freshly grated mozzarella cheese Salt 2 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....