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Categorized: Brownies & Bars Desserts Tagged: butter cocoa flour marshmallows milk pecans sugar Mississippi Mud Brownies {AKA Frosted Marshmallow Brownies} Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup butter , melted and cooled slightly (I used salted) 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup chopped pecans or almonds , divided 2 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows Chocolate Frosting 1/4 cup salted butter 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups powdered sugar Instructions Preheat oven to 325 degrees....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Tagged: brown sugar cocoa eggs flour nutella sugar Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder* 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 1 cup unsalted butter , softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips** 1 cups milk chocolate chips (or an additional 1 cup semi-sweet) 1 (7....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Tagged: basil corn feta lemon juice parsley squash tomatoes zucchini Summer Harvest Salad Ingredients 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium zucchini, (1 lb) ends removed, remaining halved and sliced 1 medium yellow squash, (8 oz) ends removed, remaining quartered and sliced 2 1/2 cups fresh corn Salt and freshly ground black pepper 10 oz grape tomatoes, halved 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil ribbons 4 oz feta, crumbled (about 1 cup) Instructions Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Asian Healthy Main Dish Tagged: brown sugar chicken thighs cilantro cinnamon coconut milk coriander cumin garlic ginger limes sambal oelek turmeric Thai Coconut Chicken Ingredients 1/2 cup canned coconut milk (briefly warmed and stirred if lumpy) 1/4 cup lime juice, plus 2 tsp lime zest 1 - 2 Tbsp sambal oelek, to taste for desired heat 1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh ginger 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic Salt 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs,* trimmed of excess fat (about 2 lbs) Instructions In a medium mixing bowl whisk together coconut milk, lime juice and zest, sambal oelek, brown sugar, vegetable oil, coriander, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, garlic and season with salt to taste (I use about 1 to 1 1/2 tsp)....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: butter cake flour chocolate chips corn syrup eggs pistachios powdered sugar sugar vanilla beans vanilla extract Black and White Cookies {with Pistachios} Ingredients 2 1/2 cups cake flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 10 Tbsp unsalted butter , softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp lemon or orange zest Seeds of 1/2 a vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2/3 cup buttermilk Icings 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar 2 Tbsp light corn syrup , divided 1 1/2 - 2 Tbsp water 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup good quality semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips 3 Tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 cup chopped roasted and salted pistachios (unsalted can also be used if preferred) Crushed freeze dried strawberries , to taste (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Seafood Tagged: butter cayenne pepper garlic powder lemons onion powder paprika pepper shrimp sugar Blackened Shrimp Ingredients 18 oz. extra large shrimp (about 24), peeled and deveined* 1 1/2 tsp paprika 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, or to taste 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste (this is spicy) 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp onion powder Salt, to taste 1 1/2 Tbsp light olive oil** or vegetable oil 2 Tbsp butter, melted 1/2 lemon cut into wedges, for serving 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional), for garnish Instructions Place shrimp on a cutting board or large plate....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Spring Tagged: applesauce brown sugar butter carrots cinnamon cream cheese eggs powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract vegetable oil Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (178g) all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1 1/2 cups (195g) finely shredded carrots (from about 4 medium carrots) 2/3 cup (140g) granulated sugar 1/3 cup (78g) packed light-brown sugar 2 large eggs 1/4 cup (64g) unsweetened applesauce 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil 3/4 cup (82g) chopped pecans Cream Cheese Frosting 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, nearly at room temperature 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, nearly at room temperature 3 1/2 cups (412g) powdered sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Optional carrots for decoration 50 g Marzipan (about 1/4 cup) Orange gel food coloring Cocoa powder (I used Dutch processed) 12 small curly parsley stems Instructions For the cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Main Dish Soups Tagged: broccoli carrots celery cheddar cheese chicken broth cream flour garlic milk onions parmesan potatoes thyme Cheddar Broccoli Potato Soup Ingredients 5 1/2 Tbsp butter , divided 1 1/3 cups chopped carrots (about 3) 1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks) 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 small) 2 cloves garlic , minced 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 3 1/2 cups peeled and cubed russet potatoes , cut 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch thick (2 large) 3 cups chopped broccoli florets (from about 2 heads) 1/4 tsp dried thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 Tbsp all-purpose flour 3 cups milk (preferably 1% or 2%) 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (1 oz) Instructions In a large pot over medium heat, melt 1 1/2 Tbsp of the butter....

Categorized: Treats and Snacks Tagged: cereal marshmallows oreos Cookies and Cream Rice Krispie Treats Ingredients 1/4 cup salted butter 1 (10.5) oz bag mini marshmallows (note: if you have another bag on hand I would recommend adding an extra cup of marshmallows) 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal 10 oreos , chopped into bits (about the size of pebbles, there will be powder too), about 1 cup 1 1/3 cups white chocolate chips 6 oreos , chopped into bits (about the size of pebbles), about 1/2 cup Instructions Butter a 13 x 9 pan, set aside....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Christmas Desserts Pies and Cheesecakes Tagged: biscoff cookies butter cream cream cheese eggnog eggs flour nutmeg rum extract sugar vanilla extract Eggnog Cheesecake Cupcakes Ingredients Crust 16 Biscoff cookies finely crushed (1 cup) 2 Tbsp salted butter, melted Cheesecake 2 (8 oz) pkgs. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, plus more for garnish if desired 2 large eggs 3/4 tsp rum extract 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup eggnog Topping 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 2 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar Instructions For the crust: Preheat oven to 325 degrees....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Pasta & Italian Sides & Sauces Tagged: basil bread butter garlic oregano parsley Garlic Bread Ingredients 1 (14 oz) loaf french bread 1/2 cup salted butter, softened 1 Tbsp minced fresh garlic 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, or 1 tsp dried (optional) 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil, or 1/2 tsp dried (optional) 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano, or 1/2 tsp dried (optional) 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Breads & Rolls Tagged: butter canola oil cornstarch eggs lemon juice milk potato starch rice flour sugar tapioca flour xanthan gum yeast Gluten-Free Bread Ingredients 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast 3 1/2 Tbsp sugar , divided 1/4 cup warm water , 110 degrees 1 1/4 cups milk , warmed to 110 degrees 2 Tbsp canola oil 2 Tbsp butter , softened, plus more for bread pan 3 large eggs 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 cups (320g) white rice flour* 1/2 cup (66g) tapioca flour 1/2 cup (81g) potato starch 1/3 cup (46g) cornstarch** 1 Tbsp xanthan gum 1 3/4 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder Instructions Pour yeast into the bowl of an electric stand mixer, along with 1/2 tsp sugar and 1/4 cup warm water....

Categorized: Sides & Sauces Spring Tagged: bacon garlic green beans lemons parmesan cheese Green Beans Almondine Ingredients 5 slices (5 oz) bacon, diced 2/3 cup sliced almonds 1 1/2 lbs green beans, ends trimmed 1 cup water 2 tsp olive oil 2 tsp minced garlic Salt and black pepper 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese Instructions Add bacon to a skillet and heat over medium heat. Cook, while separating pieces, until they are just starting to brown on edges, about 5 minutes....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Breads & Rolls Main Dish Poultry Videos Greek Chicken Gyros Ingredients Greek Chicken 2 lbs boneless , skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil , plus more for brushing 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1/3 cup chopped red onion 2 cloves garlic 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp coriander Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste Tzatziki 1 medium cucumber , peeled, seeded and chopped into chunks* 1 tsp salt , plus more to taste 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (I used fat free) 1 clove garlic , finely minced 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill (or use 1 tsp dried) Freshly ground black pepper For serving 6 - 8 Greek Pita Flatbread , homemade or store-bought (recipe in separate recipe card below) Diced Roma tomatoes , peeled and diced cucumbers, chopped Romaine lettuce, diced red onions, feta cheese, cilantro and Kalamata olives (olives optional) Instructions To make Greek chicken: In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, red wine vinegar, chopped red onion, garlic, oregano, thyme, coriander and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste....

Categorized: Pasta & Italian Sides & Sauces Videos Tagged: basil bell pepper dijon mustard honey lemons mozzarella olive oil olives oregano parmesan parsley pasta red onions red pepper flakes salami tomatoes Italian Pasta Salad Ingredients 16 oz. dry rotini 10 oz. hard salami, sliced 1/4-inch thick then chopped 3 cups (16 oz.) grape tomatoes, halved 1 (6 oz.) can black olives, sliced 2 cups chopped bell peppers (I like to use yellow and green) 1/2 cup chopped red onion 8 oz....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Treats and Snacks Tagged: brown sugar butter chocolate chips cornstarch eggs flour sugar vanilla extract Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites Ingredients 1 1/3 cups (178g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 tsp (3g) cornstarch 1/4 + 1/8 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter 1/2 cup (100g) packed light-brown sugar 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2/3 cup (113g) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips , plus more for topping if desired Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Tagged: brown sugar butter cinnamon flour nutmeg oats powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract Iced Oatmeal Cookies Ingredients 2 cups (180g) old fashioned oats 1 3/4 cups (248g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/4 cups packed (250g) light brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract Icing 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar 2 Tbsp milk Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Desserts Tagged: chocolate graham crackers marshmallows Oven S’mores Ingredients 12 graham cracker sheet halves 6 (1/2 ounce each) squares good quality chocolate (such as Lindt Intense Orange Dark Chocolate or Lindt milk chocolate) 6 large marshmallows Instructions Grease a baking sheet lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Leave oven rack in center of oven, preheat broiler for 2 to 3 minutes. Place marshmallows on baking sheet (laying sideways or upright depending on which way they’ll be most level on their tops for even browning)....

Categorized: Christmas Desserts Pies and Cheesecakes Thanksgiving Tagged: butter flour sugar Pie Crust Recipe {+ How to Blind Bake} Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (178g) unbleached all-purpose flour (scoop and sweep to measure) 1 Tbsp (12g) granulated sugar 1/2 tsp (scant) salt 10 Tbsp (141g) unsalted butter, very cold, cut into cubes about 1/2-inch 3 to 4 1/2 Tbsp ice water Instructions In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, sugar and salt....

Categorized: Beef and Pork Main Dish Mexican and Southwestern Tagged: beef monterey jack cheese tortillas Shredded Beef Tacos Ingredients 1 (2.5 - 3 lb) chuck roast or cross rib roast 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (14 oz) can beef broth 1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder 1/2 Tbsp cumin 1/2 Tbsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder Juice of 1 lime For serving Warmed corn tortillas or fresh flour tortillas Chopped romaine lettuce Shredded monterey jack or cheddar cheese Guacamole or diced avocados Sour cream or Mexican crema Fresh pico de gallo or diced tomatoes Freshly squeezed lime juice Mexican hot sauce such as Tapatio or Valentina Instructions Slow Cooker Best Method 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat....