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Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Videos Tagged: broccoli cauliflower Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad Ingredients Dressing 3/4 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 1/4 cup honey 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp granulated sugar 1/4 tsp salt , or more to taste Salad 4 cups small diced broccoli florets 4 cups small diced cauliflower florets 8 oz bacon (about 8 slices), diced and sauteed until crisp and drained 1 1/4 cups small cubed Colby Jack cheese (6 oz) 1/2 cup chopped red onion , rinsed under water and drained (if it’s a mild one you can add a little more) Instructions In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients....

Categorized: Healthy Sides & Sauces Tagged: cayenne pepper garlic powder onion powder oregano paprika pepper salt thyme Cajun Seasoning Ingredients 2 Tbsp paprika 1 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp dried oregano 1 Tbsp onion powder 2 tsp dried thyme 2 tsp salt, or to taste 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 - 2 tsp cayenne pepper, adjust to taste for heat Instructions Mix all spices in a bowl. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 year....

Categorized: Soups Tagged: bacon cheddar cheese milk potatoes ranch dressing Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potato Soup Ingredients 3/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup whole milk 1 1/2 Tbsp dry ranch dressing mix 3 lbs Russet potatoes , peeled and diced into about 3/4-1" cubes (about 8 medium potatoes) 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3/4 cup diced yellow onion (about 1 small onion) 2 cloves garlic , finely minced 2 (14....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Sides & Sauces Tagged: chick peas cucumber garlic italian seasoning olive oil parsley red onion tomatoes Chickpea Salad Ingredients 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained well 2 cups chopped English cucumber (about 2/3 of 1 medium) 1 1/4 cups chopped Roma tomatoes (about 2) 1/4 cup chopped red onion 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp Italian seasoning Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Add chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion and parsley to a bowl....

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta With Grilled Chicken Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved Roasted Red Pepper Pasta – A creamy, hearty pasta dish packed with roasted red pepper flavor and tender pieces of grilled chicken breasts. A recipe the whole family can agree on! Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta With Grilled Chicken Do I ever not add grilled chicken to pasta? :) I love grilled chicken with pretty much any meal and it goes so well with pasta, so yes you do find it in a lot of pasta recipes I share, and it pairs perfectly with this Roasted Red Pepper Pasta....

Categorized: Healthy Sides & Sauces Spring Tagged: brown sugar butter carrots honey parsley vegetable broth Glazed Carrots Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs carrots, peeled, sliced on a bias 1/4-inch-inch thick 3/4 cup vegetable broth 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste Freshly ground black pepper 3 Tbsp brown sugar (or sub honey) 2 Tbsp butter, diced into small pieces 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley Instructions Pour broth into a 12-inch skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Breakfast Healthy Tagged: butter eggs flour maple syrup milk oat flour vanilla extract Healthy Oat Flour Crepes Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (355ml) low fat milk* 3 large eggs 1 1/2 Tbsp real maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/3 cups (160g) oat flour (use a scale to measure or scoop and level in a measuring cup) 3 Tbsp (29g) all purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt 2 Tbsp (28g) melted butter Avocado oil or olive oil cooking spray Instructions To a blender add milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Pasta & Italian Videos Tagged: basil garlic olive oil onions oregano parmesan tomato paste tomatoes Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb 85% lean ground beef Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (1 cup) 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 Tbsp) 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes (recommend Hunt’s for best flavor and consistency) 3/4 cup chicken broth or water, then more as needed 2 1/2 Tbsp tomato paste 1/4 cup (packed) chopped fresh basil* 3/4 tsp dried oregano 1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan, plus more for serving Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional) Instructions Heat olive oil in a 12-inch (and deep) skillet over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Thanksgiving Tagged: butter carrots celery garlic onions thyme turkey How to Cook Turkey {In an Oven Bag} Ingredients 12 - 24 lb. turkey (fresh or frozen and fully thawed) 1/4 cup butter, softened 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 Tbsp) 1 tsp dried thyme, or 1 Tbsp chopped fresh* Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour 4 celery ribs, chopped into 2-inch pieces 1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped into chunks 2 carrots, peeled and chopped into 2-inch pieces Instructions Move oven rack one level below center and preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Instant Pot Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: basil beef garlic marinara sauce olive oil parmesan pasta tomatoes Instant Pot Spaghetti Recipe Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil 1 lb. 92% - 96% lean ground beef 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 oz. dry spaghetti noodles* 3 sprigs fresh basil, plus more for serving 1 (24 oz.) jar four cheese marinara sauce, such as Classico 1 (14....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Fall Faves Thanksgiving Tagged: allspice apples butter cinnamon egg yolks eggs flour ginger milk nutmeg sugar vanilla extract Irish Apple Cake with Custard Sauce Ingredients Cake 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp of each ground ginger , nutmeg & allspice 3/4 cup unsalted butter , cold, diced into small pieces 1 cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar , divided 1 1/2 lbs granny smith apples (about 5 medium) 3/4 cup milk 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Custard Sauce 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 pinch salt 6 large egg yolks 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions For the cake: Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Spring Tagged: arugula blueberries feta greek yogurt honey lemons olive oil pecans poppy seeds spinach Lemon Blueberry Salad Ingredients Salad 5 oz. baby spinach 5 oz. baby arugula 2 cups fresh blueberries 1 cup crumbled feta 1 cup chopped toasted pecans Lemon poppy seed dressing 3 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tsp lemon zest 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup whole plain Greek yogurt 3 Tbsp honey 2 tsp poppy seeds 1/4 tsp salt Instructions For the dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients together and freeze for just 15 minutes to chill it quickly....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Tagged: basil eggs garlic mozzarella cheese olive oil parmesan cheese parsley pasta ricotta cheese tomatoes Manicotti Ingredients Manicotti 1 (8 oz.) pkg. Manicotti noodles 2 1/2 cups (21 oz.) Ricotta cheese (skim or whole) 2 3/4 cups (11 oz.) shredded Mozzarella cheese 3/4 cup (3 oz.) fine grated Parmesan cheese 2 large eggs 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 Tbsp dried) 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper Marinara Sauce 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 (28 oz....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Halloween Pies and Cheesecakes Thanksgiving Tagged: brown sugar butter cinnamon cream cream cheese eggs flour ginger graham crackers nutmeg pumpkin sugar vanilla extract Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes {with Salted Caramel Sauce} Ingredients Crust 1 3/4 cup (220g) finely crushed graham crackers (about 14 full sheets) 2 Tbsp (28g) granulated sugar 6 Tbsp (86g) salted butter, melted Filling 1 cup (215g) packed light-brown sugar 6 Tbsp (75g) granulated sugar 3 Tbsp (30g) all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp ground cloves 3 (8 oz) pkgs....

Categorized: Breads & Rolls Pasta & Italian Tagged: flour yeast No Knead Bread {Rustic Artisan Style} Ingredients 3 cups (15 oz) all-purpose flour (preferably unbleached, scoop and level to measure) 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp active dry yeast, instant yeast, or rapid rise yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110 degrees F) Instructions In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt and yeast. Pour in warm water and stir mixture with a wooden spoon until a shaggy ball forms (you can add a little more water or a little more flour if you feel it needs it)....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Videos Tagged: brown sugar butter cinnamon eggs flour oatmeal raisins sugar vanilla extract walnuts Oatmeal Cookies Equipment Stand mixer (I own and love this Kitchenaid stand mixer). Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (212g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened slightly (it should still be somewhat cold and firm) 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3 cups (260g) rolled old fashioned oats* 1 cup (153g) raisins** (preferably from a freshly opened package) 1 cup (118g) chopped walnuts Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Breakfast Fall Faves Halloween Tagged: caramel oats pumpkin Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal with Caramel Sauce Ingredients 1/2 cup rolled oats 2/3 cup milk 1/4 cup buttermilk* 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree 1 Tbsp light-brown sugar 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 pinch nutmeg 1 pinch ginger 1 dash salt 1 - 2 Tbsp caramel sauce or caramel ice cream topping 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans , optional Instructions In a large microwave safe bowl, whisk together oats, milk, buttermilk, pumpkin puree, light-brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt....

Categorized: Healthy Sides & Sauces Videos Tagged: broccoli carrots garlic italian seasoning olive oil red onion squash tomatoes zucchini Roasted Vegetables Ingredients 2 medium bell peppers cored, chopped into 1-inch pieces (I used 1 red 1 yellow) 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices 1 small zucchini, end trimmed, sliced through the length then cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium broccoli crown, cut into small florets (reserve stem for another use) 1/2 medium red onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 2 - 3 cloves garlic, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup grape tomatoes (optional) 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Poultry Tagged: basil chicken chicken broth cornstarch cream garlic onions parmesan shallots sun dried tomatoes Skillet Chicken with Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce Ingredients 4 (6 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts* 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 Tbsp finely chopped shallot or yellow onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/3 cups + 1 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth 2 1/2 tsp cornstarch 1/2 cup sun dried tomato halves packed in olive oil, drained and finely chopped** 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil Instructions Pound chicken to an even thickness using the flat side of a meat mallet....

Categorized: Sandwiches Tagged: bread ricotta spinach sun dried tomatoes Sun Dried Tomato Spinach and Ricotta Grilled Cheese Ingredients 2 oz. shredded unsmoked provolone cheese (or dice up deli slices) 1/3 cup ricotta cheese 3 Tbsp finely shredded parmesan cheese 1 small garlic cloves, minced (1/2 tsp) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 cups (slightly packed) fresh spinach 4 slices Sara Lee Artesano Golden Wheat Bread 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 3 Tbsp minced sun dried tomatoes* 8 tsp butter, softened Instructions In a bowl stir together provolone, ricotta, parmesan and garlic....