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Categorized: Healthy Sides & Sauces Tagged: bay leaves cardamom cinnamon cloves coriander cumin fennel seeds nutmeg pepper red pepper flakes Garam Masala Ingredients 2 1/2 Tbsp coriander seeds 2 Tbsp cumin seeds 1 Tbsp black peppercorn 2 tsp fennel seeds 1 1/2 tsp whole cloves 1 tsp green cardamom seeds* 2 (2-inch each) cinnamon sticks, roughly broken with a meat mallet 4 bay leaves, roughly broken 1/2 piece of a whole nutmeg, roughly broken with a meat mallet 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or 1 dried red chili pepper stem removed, roughly broken (optional for spicy heat) Instructions Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Christmas Desserts Tagged: butter cinnamon cloves cream cheese eggs flour ginger molasses nutmeg powdered sugar sugar vegetable oil Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients 3/4 cup boiling water 1/2 tsp baking soda 2/3 cup unsulphured molasses 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs Cream Cheese Frosting 6 oz cream cheese , softened 1/3 cup unsalted butter , softened 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Sparkling cranberries and mint leaves (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Greek Pasta Salad Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved Greek Pasta Salad is a must-have side dish recipe! It’s so bright and refreshing, it’s jam-packed with veggies and bits of tangy feta, and it’s perfectly satisfying. And let’s not forget it’s practically guaranteed to be a crowd favorite with the flavors of Greece! Greek Pasta Salad and a Fun Competition Who doesn’t love an intense cooking competition? This year Barilla® is holding the 7th annual World Pasta Masters on October 24 and 25 in Milan, Italy, which is also World Pasta Day....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Sandwiches Tagged: avocado bacon buns chicken garlic powder lettuce mayonnaise onion powder red onions smoked paprika swiss cheese tomatoes Grilled Chicken Sandwich Ingredients Grilled Chicken 4 (5 oz each) chicken breast portions, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for brushing grill 1 tsp honey 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper 3/4 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp each garlic powder and onion powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) Buns and toppings 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 tsp ranch seasoning* 4 hamburger buns, bakery fresh or homemade, toasted 4 deli slices Swiss cheese or provolone cheese 6 slices cooked bacon, cut in half 4 Romaine lettuce leaves, halved, or 8 little gem lettuce leaves 1 medium tomato, sliced 4 thin slices red onion, rinsed under hot water and drained (optional) 1 medium avocado, sliced Instructions For the grilled chicken: In a medium mixing bowl stir together olive oil and honey....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: chicken dijon mustard garlic mayonnaise Garlic Dijon Grilled Chicken Ingredients 1/4 cup dijon mustard 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 tsp minced fresh garlic 4 (6 - 7 oz.) chicken breasts Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley, optional Instructions Preheat a gas grill over medium-high heat, to about 425 degrees. In a small mixing bowl stir together dijon mustard, mayonnaise, garlic and season with salt and pepper to taste....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Mexican and Southwestern Sides & Sauces Tagged: avocados cilantro garlic limes red onion Homemade Guacamole Recipe Ingredients 4 ripe Hass Avocados, seeded and scooped from peel (about 26 oz before peeled and cored) 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion, rinsed under water in mesh strainer and drained 1 large Roma tomato, seeded then diced 2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro 1/2 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Instructions Add avocados to a larger bowl and cut into avocados with a pastry cutter or fork until you’ve reached the texture you like....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Treats and Snacks Videos Tagged: cumin garbanzo beans garlic lemon juice olive oil paprika tahini Hummus Recipe Ingredients 1 (15 oz can) chickpeas / garbanzo beans, drained liquid reserved 2 - 4 Tbsp liquid from can of chickpeas 3 Tbsp tahini 2 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving if desired 1 medium garlic clove 1/4 tsp ground cumin Salt, to taste Paprika, for serving Instructions Add chickpeas, 2 Tbsp liquid from chickpea can, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and cumin to a food processor....

Categorized: Mexican and Southwestern Tagged: cayenne pepper chili powder cumin garlic powder onion powder paprika Taco Seasoning Ingredients 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp paprika 3/4 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp salt , or to taste 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for a spicy flavor) Instructions Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk together....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Videos Tagged: bananas blueberries grapes honey kiwis limes oranges pineapple strawberries Honey Lime Rainbow Fruit Salad Ingredients 1 lb fresh strawberries, chopped 1 lb chopped fresh pineapple, 12 oz fresh blueberries 12 oz red grapes, sliced into halves 4 kiwis, peeled and chopped 3 mandarin oranges* 2 bananas, sliced (optional) Honey Lime Dressing 1/4 cup honey 2 tsp lime zest (zest of 2 medium limes) 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice Instructions Add all fruit to a large mixing bowl....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Tagged: almonds balsamic vinegar goat cheese kale oranges Kale Orange Salad Ingredients 1 bunch curly kale (about 9 oz), thick ribs removed, remaining thinly sliced (about 6 cups) 2/3 cup sliced almonds , toasted 1/3 cup sliced green onions 3 oz goat cheese , crumbled 1 blood orange* , peeled and sliced into rounds then halved (navel orange can be substituted) 2 mandarin oranges , peeled and segmented Vinaigrette Dressing 3 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice** 1/2 tsp sea salt (do scant if using table salt) 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard 1 tsp honey Instructions For the Salad: Add kale, half of the almonds, half of the green onions and the mandarin oranges to a salad bowl....

Categorized: Breads & Rolls Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: blueberries butter eggs flour lemons powdered sugar sour cream sugar vanilla extract Lemon Blueberry Bread Ingredients 1 2/3 cups (235g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/4 cups (180g) fresh blueberries * 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1 Tbsp lemon zest 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened 3 large eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup (118g) sour cream ** 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Glaze 3/4 cup (90g) powdered sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Poultry Tagged: chicken lemon mozzarella oregano panko bread crumbs provolone cheese romano Lemon Chicken Romano Ingredients 2 (8 - 9 oz each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved through their thickness, and pounded to 1/2-inch thick 1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded Whole Milk Mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded Provolone cheese (or more mozzarella) 1 large egg 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs 1/3 cup (packed, 1....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Tagged: butter garlic rosemary salt steak Grilled Steak Ingredients 2 (1 lb. each) ribeye steaks,* 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inches thick (I use boneless) 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, or as desired 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 4 Tbsp butter 2 tsp minced fresh rosemary** 3/4 tsp minced fresh garlic Instructions Place steaks on a plate. Sprinkle each side evenly with a fair amount of kosher salt....

Categorized: Healthy Pasta & Italian Sides & Sauces Tagged: baby arugula basil fresh mozzarella garlic lemons olive oil parmesan cheese pasta pine nuts tomatoes Pesto Pasta Salad Ingredients 12 oz. mini farfelle pasta (mini bowtie) Salt and black pepper 3 cups packed (3 oz) baby arugula 2 cups heaping (11 oz) grape tomatoes, halved 8 oz. fresh mozzarella pearls 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, mixed with 1 tsp lemon zest Homemade Pesto 3 cups packed (65g) fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup (35g) finely grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 1/4 cup (36g) pine nuts or walnuts 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Instructions Cook pasta to al dente in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Sides & Sauces Tagged: avocados bell pepper black beans cayenne pepper cilantro cumin ginger green onions honey limes mangoes olive oil quinoa Quinoa Black Bean Salad {with Mango & Avocado} Ingredients 1 cup dry quinoa 1 (14.5 oz) can low-sodium chicken broth Salt 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice 2 tsp honey 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 medium mango, peeled, cored and diced 1 red bell pepper, cored and chopped 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 1 medium avocado (semi-firm but ripe), cored and diced Instructions Rinse quinoa well in a fine mesh strainer....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: caramel cocoa powdered sugar sea salt Salted Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 10 tbsp salted butter , softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 dozen caramels (such as Kraft) or Rolos, unwrapped coarse sea salt 3/4 cup powdered sugar Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Asian Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: chicken chicken broth cornstarch egg whites garlic ginger green onions honey rice sesame oil sesame seeds soy sauce vegetable oil Sesame Chicken Ingredients Sauce 2 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil 1 Tbsp finely minced garlic 1 Tbsp finely minced, peeled fresh ginger 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth, divided 1/3 cup honey 2 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp rice vinegar 1 Tbsp cornstarch Chicken 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 large egg whites 1/4 tsp each salt and white or black pepper 3 Tbsp extra-light olive oil or vegetable oil 1 Tbsp white sesame seeds 3 green onions, sliced Instructions For the sauce: Heat sesame oil over medium heat in a small saucepan....

Categorized: Asian Main Dish Seafood Tagged: bell pepper broccoli chicken broth garlic ginger honey sesame oil shaoxing wine shrimp snow peas soy sauce Shrimp Stir Fry Ingredients Stir Fry Sauce 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 2 Tbsp soy sauce* 2 Tbsp Shaoxing wine 1 Tbsp honey 2 tsp rice vinegar 1 tsp sriracha 1 tsp sesame oil 1 Tbsp cornstarch Stir Fry 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 pinch salt 3 Tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil 1 1/2 cups (slightly packed) small broccoli florets 1 1/2 cups (5 oz) snow peas 1 1/2 cups chopped bell pepper (red and/or yellow) 1/2 cup chopped green onions, just light and white green portion 1 Tbsp minced garlic 2 tsp minced ginger 1 tsp sesame seeds, optional Instructions For the sauce In a medium mixing bowl whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, sesame oil and cornstarch until well blended....

Categorized: Main Dish Sandwiches Slow Cooker Tagged: beef beef broth Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches Ingredients 2 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 1 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 tsp honey 3 lbs chuck roast Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1 sprig fresh thyme (use a big sprig with several stems) 1 large yellow onion, sliced 6 cloves garlic, minced (2 Tbsp) 6 Crusty hoagie buns (smaller ones) or 2 crusty baguettes cut into thirds 3 Tbsp butter 6 deli slices provolone or swiss cheese halved Instructions In a bowl (or large liquid measuring cup used to measure broth), whisk together broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire and honey, set aside....

Categorized: Main Dish Poultry Tagged: cardamom cayenne pepper chicken cilantro cinnamon coriander cumin garlic ginger greek yogurt lemons paprika Tandoori Chicken Ingredients 3 lbs bone-in or boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat 1 (5.3 oz) container fat-free Greek yogurt (heaping 1/2 cup) 2 Tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil, plus more for grilling 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic 2 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger 1 Tbsp paprika (not smoked!...