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Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Christmas Healthy Sides & Sauces Thanksgiving Tagged: apples bananas granulated sugar honey kiwis lemon juice mandarin oranges olive oil pomegranate poppy seeds vegetable oil Winter Fruit Salad Ingredients Dressing 1/4 cup honey 1 Tbsp lemon zest 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp poppy seeds Salad 8 small mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented 4 medium apples, (preferably 2 gala, and 2 opal or golden delicious) 4 large ripe kiwis, peeled and diced 4 bananas (just ripe), peeled and diced 1 1/2 cup pomegranate arils (from about 1 large) Instructions For the dressing: In a mixing bowl whisk together honey, lemon zest, lemon juice and poppy seeds....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: bacon feta pasta provolone cheese Bacon Feta Macaroni and Cheese Ingredients 3 cups (12 ounces) dry elbow macaroni 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 2 1/2 cups milk , preferably 2% 1 1/3 cups (8 ounces) Wisconsin Feta Cheese, crumbled and divided 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) Wisconsin Provolone Cheese, shredded Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 8 slices bacon , fried, diced and divided Instructions Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well; set aside....

Categorized: Brownies & Bars Desserts Videos Tagged: blueberries brown sugar butter eggs flour lemon sugar vanilla extract Blueberry Crumb Bars Ingredients 3 cups (390g) all-purpose flour (spoon and level) 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 large egg 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes Filling 1 Tbsp (9g) cornstarch 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp (22ml) lemon juice 4 cups (538g) fresh blueberries, at room temperature Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F....

Categorized: Main Dish Seafood Videos Tagged: avocados carrots crab cucumber ginger mayonnaise rice rice vinegar sesame seeds soy sauce sriracha sugar California Roll Sushi Bowls Ingredients 2 cups dry sushi rice or calrose rice 5 Tbsp rice vinegar , divided 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup light mayonnaise or regular mayonnaise 1 1/2 Tbsp sriracha 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 10 oz imitation crab or lump crabmeat , torn or chopped into small bite size pieces 1 1/2 cups diced English cucumber 3/4 cup roughly chopped matchstick carrots 1 nori sheet , chopped or crumbled into small pieces (add more if you’d like) 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped pickled sushi ginger 1 large avocado , peeled and diced Black and toasted sesame seeds , for garnish Instructions Place rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until water runs clear (it will take about 2 minutes of rinsing)....

Categorized: Desserts Ice Cream & Chilled Desserts Tagged: chocolate chocolate chips cinnamon cream ice cream cones pistachios raspberries ricotta vanilla extract Cannoli Cones Ingredients 1 (15 oz) container whole milk ricotta 10 sugar cones 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (optional) 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream 2/3 cup (88g) powdered sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup (86g) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus more for garnish Chopped unsalted pistachios and fresh raspberries, for garnish (optional) Instructions Strain ricotta overnight (If you’ve never done it this a good step-by-step tutorial here )....

Categorized: Christmas Treats and Snacks Tagged: almonds brown sugar cinnamon egg whites granulated sugar vanilla extract Cinnamon Candied Almonds Ingredients 1/2 cup (110g) packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 2 1/2 tsp Siagon cinnamon 3/4 tsp fine sea salt 4 cups (600g) Fisher Whole Almonds 1 large egg white 2 tsp water 2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat....

Categorized: Main Dish Soups Tagged: broccoli butter chicken broth flour garlic half and half parmesan cheese yellow onions Cream of Broccoli Soup Ingredients 6 Tbsp butter, divided 1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 8 cups broccoli florets Salt and black pepper 6 Tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cups half and half* 2 oz. freshly finely shredded parmesan (1 cup) 1/2 cup ice Instructions Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a pot over medium heat....

Categorized: Main Dish Soups Tagged: bacon bay leaves carrots cauliflower celery cheddar cheese chicken broth cream green onions milk onions Creamy Cauliflower Soup Ingredients 1 (2 1/4 lb) large head cauliflower, large stem removed and discarded, remaining chopped into small pieces 1 small yellow onion, diced (1 cup) 2 carrots, peeled and diced (1 cup) 2 stalks celery, diced (3/4 cup) 5 Tbsp butter, divided 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 4 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk 1 cup shredded sharp white or yellow cheddar, plus more for serving if desired 4 - 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped (optional) 2 green onions, chopped (optional) Instructions Melt 1 Tbps butter in a large pot over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Desserts Ice Cream & Chilled Desserts Tagged: cream egg yolks vanilla beans vanilla extract Crème Brûlée Ingredients 4 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup + 1/3 cup granulated sugar , divided 1/8 tsp salt 8 large egg yolks 1 vanilla bean 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Hot water for water bath Instructions Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Heat a pot or kettle with hot water for the water bath. Pour cream into a medium saucepan....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Poultry Tagged: broccoli butter chicken cream cream cheese flour garlic lemon milk parmesan pasta Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Chicken and Broccoli Ingredients 12 oz dry fettuccine pasta 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts , grilled and sliced into strips 4 cups broccoli florets (from 1 lb broccoli crowns) 2 Tbsp butter 2 cloves garlic , minced 3 Tbsp flour 1 3/4 cups milk (preferably 1%) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 oz ....

Categorized: Desserts Fall Faves Halloween Ice Cream & Chilled Desserts Tagged: cream milk pumpkin Pumpkin Ice Cream Ingredients 1 cup heavy cream , divided 1 3/4 cup whole milk 2 tsp unsulfured molasses 6 large egg yolks 1 cup granulated sugar 1/8 tsp salt 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract 1 cup fresh pumpkin puree or canned unsweetened pumpkin puree , chilled at least 3 hours 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger Instructions In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup heavy cream, whole milk and molasses....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Mexican and Southwestern Tagged: green chilis monterey jack cheese tomatoes Queso Blanco Dip Ingredients 2 Tbsp butter 1/4 cup finely chopped onion* 1/4 tsp crushed garlic* 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups whole milk (for thicker sauce use lesser portion) 8 oz finely shredded Monterey Jack cheese Optional ingredients 1 Roma tomato , seeds removed then diced 2 Tbsp canned , diced green chilis 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro Instructions Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Breakfast Tagged: cream cheese eggs french bread jam milk raspberries Raspberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast Ingredients 2/3 cup Neufchatel Cheese or 1/3 less fat Cream Cheese (about 5 oz) 1/2 cup raspberry jam , seedless if preferred 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup milk 5 large eggs 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1/8 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1 pinch salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 10 graham cracker sheets crushed , or 3 cups cornflakes, crushed (I’ve tried and love both) 10 - 1 1/4 " (one and a quarter inch) slices day old french bread Vanilla Cream Syrup , for serving sweetened whipped cream , for serving (optional) Instructions Preheat a nonstick griddle over medium heat or an electric griddle to 325 degrees....

Categorized: Asian Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: bell pepper chicken chicken broth cornstarch garlic ginger green onions onions peanuts peas rice vinegar sambal oelek soy sauce sugar Szechuan Chicken Stir-Fry Ingredients Sauce 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 3 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil 1 1/2 Tbsp sambal oelek (use more or less to taste) 1 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 Tbsp granulated sugar 4 tsp cornstarch Stir Fry 1 1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided Salt 1/2 of a medium yellow onion, sliced from top to root 1 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp) 1 yellow bell pepper, diced into short strips 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips 1 1/3 cups diagonally sliced snow peas 1/2 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped Sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and prepared rice, for serving Instructions For the sauce: In a small mixing bowl whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, sambal oelek, rice vinegar, sugar and cornstarch until well combined, set aside....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Videos Tagged: butter cream garlic milk parmesan Alfredo Sauce Ingredients 3 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp flour 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic 3/4 cup heavy cream* 3/4 cup whole milk* 1 1/2 cups (4 oz) freshly, finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Melt butter in a large, deep skillet (or saute pan) over medium heat. Add flour, cook 30 seconds stirring constantly, then add garlic and saute until flour and garlic are golden, about 30 seconds longer....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Videos Tagged: chicken garlic green onions lemons olive oil oregano parsley red pepper flakes red wine vinegar Baked Chicken Legs (Drumsticks) Ingredients 1 cup (slightly packed) fresh parsley leaves (about 1 fairly large bunch) 4 green onions, root ends trimmed, cut into thirds 2 tsp dried oregano 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 1/2 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to desired heat level) 1 1/2 tsp salt (plus a few pinches), or season as desired 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 10 large (3....

Categorized: Breakfast Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: brown sugar butter cocoa eggs flour milk nutella powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract Baked Nutella Doughnuts with Nutella Glaze Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3 Tbsp packed light-brown sugar 1/3 cup Nutella 3 Tbsp butter , softened 1 large egg 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup milk Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar 2 1/2 Tbsp Nutella 4 - 6 tsp milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Chopped , toasted hazelnuts or sprinkles, for topping (optional, not included in nutrition estimate) Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Desserts Fall Faves Tagged: brown sugar cinnamon cloves eggs flour ginger nutmeg pumpkin sugar vanilla extract Baked Pumpkin Churros Ingredients 1/2 cup (120ml) water 1/2 cup (126g) canned pumpkin 6 Tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, diced into small pieces 2 Tbsp (29g) packed light brown sugar 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (143g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 2 large eggs* 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted for brushing Hot fudge sauce, warmed for serving (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: bananas butter buttermilk chocolate chips cream cheese eggs flour powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients Cupcakes 1 1/2 cups (212g) all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 6 Tbsp (3 oz) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup (165g) granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup mashed overripe Chiquita bananas 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk 1/2 cup (86g) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus more for garnish 1 1/2 Chiquita bananas sliced, for garnish Frosting 8 oz cream cheese, nearly at room temperature 1/2 cup (4 oz) unsalted butter, nearly at room temperature 2 1/2 cups (310g) powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions For the cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Tagged: allspice cardamom cayenne pepper cinnamon cloves coriander cumin garlic ginger lemons olive oil oregano paprika red wine vinegar steak turmeric Beef Shawarma Ingredients 2 1/2 lbs strip steak (such as New York), trimmed of excess fat*, cut into 1 1/2 inches pieces that are 1/4-inch thick 3 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for griddle 1 1/2 Tbs red wine vinegar 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice** 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 3/4 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp ground cardamom 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground turmeric 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or more to taste Instructions In a large mixing bowl whisk together 3 Tbsp olive oil, the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, paprika, allspice, oregano, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric and cayenne pepper....