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Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Sides & Sauces Tagged: basil buttermilk garlic powder mayonnaise parmesan The Old Spaghetti Factory’s Creamy Pesto Salad Dressing Copycat Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise (full fat) 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 Tbsp dried basil* 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 pinch salt 1/4 cup freshly, finely grated Parmesan cheese** Instructions Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until well blended. Pour into an airtight container and refrigerate 30 minutes....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Seafood Tagged: dill garlic greek yogurt lemon mayonnaise milk salmon Baked Lemon Dill Salmon with Yogurt Sauce Ingredients 4 6- oz salmon fillets 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper Creamy Dill Sauce 1/3 cup fat free plain Greek Yogurt 3 Tbsp mayonnaise (full fat) 1 clove garlic , finely minced 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill 2 - 3 tsp milk 1/2 tsp honey Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions For the salmon: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Tagged: bananas vanilla beans Banana Bread Whoopie Pies with Fluffy Vanilla Bean Frosting Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup mashed overripe bananas (about 2 large) 1/4 cup sour cream 1/2 cup butter , softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 large egg 1 recipe Fluffy Vanilla Bean Frosting Fluffy Vanilla Bean Frosting 1 cup salted butter , at room temperature seeds from two small vanilla beans I sell them!...

Categorized: Breakfast Tagged: blueberries butter eggs flour maple syrup milk sour cream sugar Blueberry Pancakes {with Sour Cream} Ingredients 2 cups (283g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 3 Tbsp (42g) granulated sugar 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/4 cups (295ml) milk (anything but skim) 1 cup (8 oz) sour cream 2 large eggs 5 Tbsp (70g) unsalted butter, melted, plus more cold butter for griddle 1 1/2 cups (226g) fresh blueberries Instructions Preheat an electric griddle to 400 degrees F (a non-stick skillet set over medium heat will also work)....

Categorized: Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Poultry Tagged: chicken tortillas Chicken Tacos (Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken Copycat Recipe) Ingredients 2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves 3/4 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup Zesty Italian Salad dressing 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 Tbsp chili powder 2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper , optional (adjust according to desired heat preference or omit) Instructions Place chicken breast halves in the slow cooker....

Categorized: Uncategorized Tagged: allspice cardamom chicken thighs cinnamon cumin garlic ginger lemons nutmeg olive oil oregano paprika tomato paste yogurt Shish Tawook Ingredients 1/2 cup plain yogurt (low-fat or whole) 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for grill, and optionally more for drizzling over grilled chicken 2 Tbsp tomato paste 2 Tbsp chopped fresh garlic 1 Tbsp peeled and chopped fresh ginger 1 1/2 tsp paprika 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp ground allspice 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cardamom 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat Instructions If you are using wooden skewers soak them in water while the chicken marinades so they don’t burn up on the grill....

Categorized: Main Dish Pasta & Italian Seafood Tagged: butter cream garlic lemons parmesan cheese parsley pasta shrimp Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta Ingredients 12 oz. dry linguine Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb. large shrimp* (or extra large) 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 1 cup heavy cream 2 tsp lemon zest 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste) 4 Tbsp butter, cut into 1-Tbsp pieces 1 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (2....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Soups Videos Tagged: bacon butter carrots celery cheddar cheese chicken broth chives flour green onions ham milk onions potatoes sour cream Potato Soup Ingredients 6 cups peeled and diced Russet potatoes (about 5 medium potatoes. Dice into small cubes about 3/4-inch) 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 1 1/4 cups peeled and diced carrots (3 medium) 1 cup diced celery (2 stalks) 2 (14....

Categorized: Breakfast Desserts Videos Tagged: butter eggs flour sugar vanilla extract Crepes Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (350ml) milk (preferably 2%) 1 cup (142g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 2 tsp granulated sugar 1/4 tsp salt 3 Tbsp (42g) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3 large eggs Butter for pan Powdered sugar, for dusting Desired fillings (optional) Instructions Add milk, flour, sugar, salt, butter, vanilla and eggs to a blender, then blend on low speed until well combined, about 10 seconds....

Categorized: Fall Faves Main Dish Tagged: butter carrots chicken corn flour green beans half and half onions pie crust Chicken Pot Pie {Easy Shortcut Recipe} Ingredients 1 (14.1 oz) pkg. refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts) 3 Tbsp butter, diced into 1-Tbsp pieces 3/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion 2 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 cup half and half 1 (12 oz) container McCormick® Simply Better Turkey Gravy (or Chicken Gravy) 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables 2 cups (heaping) shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover turkey 1/2 tsp dried rosemary crushed 1/2 tsp dried thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Place a baking sheet in oven and preheat oven to 425 degrees....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Treats and Snacks Tagged: cream cheese garlic powder mayonnaise onion flakes poppy seeds sesame seeds sour cream Everything Bagel Dip Ingredients 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 Tbsp minced dried onion 1 Tbsp poppy seeds 2 tsp toasted white sesame seeds 2 tsp black sesame seeds (or more toasted white sesame seeds) 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp kosher salt, then more to taste Instructions In a large mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer whip cream cheese until fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes....

Fresh Lemonade Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved The perfect homemade Lemonade recipe! There’s nothing more refreshing to quench your thirst on a hot summer day than a tall ice cold glass of this fresh lemonade. It’s incredibly easy to make and it’s way better than store-bought (and a millions times better than a mix)! Easy Lemonade Recipe Lemonade is always the perfect drink for any summer get together or midday lunchtime treat!...

Categorized: Asian Treats and Snacks Tagged: vegetable oil wonton wrappers Fried Wonton Strips Ingredients 1 (14 oz) pkg. wonton wrappers,* 6 cups vegetable oil (48 oz bottle) Salt Instructions Pour oil into a pot and heat over medium heat to 355°F to 360°F (use a deep fry thermometer to monitor the temperature). Meanwhile cut wonton wrappers into strips. To do so separate the stack of wonton wrappers into 6 stacks. Cut each stack into strips about 2/3-inch wide....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: almond extract cake flour cream cream cheese cream of tartar egg whites sprinkles sugar vanilla extract Funfetti Angel Food Cupcakes Ingredients 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp (194g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (68g) cake flour 1/8 tsp salt 6 egg whites (192g), at room temperature* 2 1/2 Tbsp warm water 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp almond extract 3/4 tsp cream of tartar 3 1/2 Tbsp rainbow jimmies , roughly chopped Rainbow sprinkles for topping (more jimmies or nonpareils) Cream Cheese Whipped Cream 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 6 oz cream cheese , softened 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp powdered sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp almond extract Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Christmas Desserts Tagged: brown sugar butter cinnamon cloves cream cheese eggs flour ginger milk molasses nutmeg powdered sugar vanilla extract vegetable oil Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients Cupcakes 1 2/3 cups (234g) all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp ground ginger 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/2 cup (116g) packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1/2 cup (120ml) unsulphured molasses 1/2 cup (120ml) milk Mini gingerbread men for decoration (optional) Frosting 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, nearly at room temperature 1/2 cup (114g) unsalted butter, nearly at room temperature 3 cups (370g) powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions For the cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Sides & Sauces Thanksgiving Tagged: garlic green beans half and half onions parmesan Green Bean Casserole Ingredients 2 lbs. fresh green beans, ends trimmed, halved 1/4 cup (57g) butter 1 lb bella (crimini) mushrooms, cleaned, sliced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp minced garlic 3 1/2 Tbsp (34g) all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups (295ml) low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 cups (355ml) half and half 1/2 cup (45g) finely shredded parmesan cheese 2 cups French’s crispy fried onions (or more to taste) Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Categorized: Asian Beef and Pork Main Dish Tagged: garlic honey olive oil soy sauce steak Honey Garlic Steak Bites Ingredients 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, fat trimmed, diced into cubes just under 1-inch 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce 3 Tbsp honey 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 Tbsp) 2 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil Green onions or sesame seeds, for garnish (optional) Instructions Place steak pieces in a gallon size resealable bag....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Tagged: hickory smoke flavor pork salt Kalua Pork Ingredients 6 lbs. bone-in pork shoulder (aka pork butt or Boston butt) 1 1/2 Tbsp natural liquid smoke flavor (mesquite or hickory) 1 1/2 Tbsp Hawaiian salt, Himalayan salt, or sea salt, then more if desired 1 Tbsp vegetable oil (optional) Instructions If time allows, heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat....

Microwave Scrambled Eggs Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved Microwave Scrambled Eggs are ready to eat in just 2 minutes and they have the same classic flavor of stovetop scrambled eggs. They’re perfect for hectic mornings! And my personal favorite way to eat them – in a loaded breakfast sandwich which I’ll share how to make! Scrambled Microwave Eggs in a Mug The other great thing about these is there’s less clean up....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Videos Tagged: almonds apricots bell pepper carrots chicken chicken broth cilantro cinnamon coriander couscous cumin garlic lemons mint red onion turmeric One Pan Moroccan Chicken and Couscous Ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into 3/4-inch pieces 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 tsp ground cumin, divided 1/2 tsp ground coriander, divided 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large red bell pepper, cored and chopped (1 1/2 cups) 3/4 cup chopped red onion 1 1/2 cups matchstick carrots 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves) 1/4 tsp turmeric 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots or golden raisins 1 cup dry Moroccan couscous 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup Fisher Sliced Almonds 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint Instructions Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a non-stick 12-inch saute pan or deep skillet over medium-high heat....