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Chicken Pesto Pasta Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta is an easy 30-minute dinner loaded with juicy chicken and tender asparagus!  #Chicken #Pesto #Pasta Calories: 535 kcal Servings: 8 people Ingredients 1 lb chicken breasts trimmed 1 tsp salt (divided) 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 lb asparagus ends trimmed and cut into 2" pieces 2 cups heavy whipping cream 4 Tbsp pesto sauce 4 Tbsp olive oil 12 oz fettuccini pasta (or linguine) Instructions Cook pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions to your desired doneness. While pasta is cooking, proceed with the recipe then add drained cooked pasta to the sauce in step 5. Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season all sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat with 2 Tbsp olive oil. When oil is hot, add chicken in a single layer and saute until fully cooked through (3 min per side). Remove from pan and rest 5 minutes, then slice int...

Ground Beef Taco Recipe Beef Tacos with the juiciest ground beef taco meat. These are perfect for easy entertaining or busy weeknights and they always get rave reviews! We serve these topped with mango avocado salsa.  #Ground #Beef #Taco #Recipe Calories: 195 kcal Servings: 20 small tacos Ingredients For the Beef Mixture: 2 lbs ground beef chuck 10% to 20% fat 20 oz Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chilis (Two 10 oz cans with their juice) 1 tsp chili powder plus more for serving 1 tsp kosher salt or to taste To Serve Beef Tacos: 20 yellow corn tortillas (small) 1/2 iceberg lettuce shredded 2/3 cup sour cream for topping 2 limes cut into wedges 1/4 bunch Cilantro sprigs to serve Instructions Heat a large non-stick skillet over med-high heat. Add 2 lbs ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally until cooked through (5 minutes). Use a spoon to skim off and discard most of the excess fat, leaving about 2-3 Tbsp in the pan. Add 2 cans of tomatoes, 1 tsp ch...

Pork Chops in Creamy Mushroom Sauce Amazing one-pan pork chops recipe prepared in under 30 minutes. Smothered Pork Chops in a creamy garlic mushroom sauce.  #Pork #Chops #in #Creamy #Mushroom #Sauce Calories: 414 kcal Servings: 4 servings Ingredients 4 boneless pork chops about 1/2" thick ¾ tsp salt or to taste ¼ tsp black pepper or to taste ½ tsp paprika or to taste 3 Tbsp unsalted butter divided 2 tsp olive oil 8 oz mushrooms (white or brown) sliced ½ medium onion finely chopped 2 garlic cloves minced 1 Tbsp flour 1 tsp hot sauce 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream 1 Tbsp parsley optional garnish Instructions Season pork chops with salt, pepper and paprika. Heat 1 Tbsp butter and 2 tsp oil in a large pan over med/high heat. Once hot, sear chops 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove pork chops and cover to keep warm. In the same pan, add 1 Tbsp butter and sliced mushrooms. Cook 2 minutes over medium heat, or unt...

Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear & Pomegranate Spinach Salad #RoastedSweetPotato,Pear&PomegranateSpinachSalad #Roasted #Sweet #Potato, #Pear #& #Pomegranate #Spinach #Salad Ingredients For the sweet potatoes: 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into ½ cubes (can also use cubed butternut squash) 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or coconut sugar or maple syrup) 1 garlic clove, minced ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Freshly ground salt and pepper For the pecans: ½ cup pecans For the salad: 2 (6 ounce) bags organic spinach (about 8-10 cups spinach) 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds, from 1 pomegranate 2 medium ripe bartlett pears, thinly sliced ½ cup goat cheese (or can use feta) For the dressing: ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon honey ½ teaspoon dijon mustard Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, whisk toget...

Lemony White Bean Salad Prosciutto This lemony bean salad has creamy white beans, salty prosciutto, parmesan cheese, peppery arugula, and a punchy lemon dressing. Both canned beans and home cooked beans work beautifully in this salad.  #LemonyWhiteBeanSaladwithProsciutto #Lemony #White #Bean #Salad #with #Prosciutto YOU WILL NEED BEAN SALAD 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed or use 1 1/2 cups cooked beans 1/4 cup parlsey leaves, chopped 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 6 heaping cups arugula 8 thin slices prosciutto or other dry cured ham, torn into smaller pieces Handful of croutons, optional, see notes LEMON DRESSING 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Juice from 1 large lemon (about 1/4 cup) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon honey, optional DIRECTIONS Make the dressing. Whisk the mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and honey in the bottom of a large bowl unt...

Pizza Dough  #PIZZA #DOUGH #PIZZADOUGH INGREDIENTS 1 cup warm water 1 packet active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil INSTRUCTIONS Whisk together the yeast, sugar, and warm water in a small bowl. Set aside to proof for 10 minutes. During this time the yeast should bubble and expand, letting you know it's alive and active. If not, try again with another packet of yeast. Meanwhile, Add the flour to a food processor or mixing bowl fitted with a dough hook attachment. Stir in the salt. Add the yeast water to the flour and pulse if using a food processor or stir with the mixer on low, then increase to medium speed until the dough comes together in a ball. This will take about 3-5 minutes. Stop occasionally to scrape down the edges. If the dough is too dry, add a tablespoon of water, and if too wet, add a tablespoon more flour, until it's just right. Remove the ball of dough from the mixer/food pro...

Bacon Pineapple BBQ Chicken This easy pineapple chicken recipe is a perfect addition to your weekly menu.  It's just like Hawaiian BBQ style chicken but without the need to turn on the grill.   Bake these chicken breasts smothered with BBQ Sauce, pineapple, bacon, red onions, and Mozzarella cheese in the oven for 30 minutes, and your dinner is ready!  #Bacon #Pineapple #BBQ #Chicken Course: Main Course Cuisine: American Servings: 4 servings Calories: 498 kcal Ingredients 4 chicken breasts 1 cup BBQ sauce 1 cup pineapple diced 6 strips bacon cooked and diced 1/4 red onion sliced (about 1/4 cup) + extra 1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded 2 green onions diced Instructions Preheat oven to 375 F. Add chicken breasts to the casserole dish. Using a spoon, brush chicken breasts with BBQ sauce. Top with diced pineapple. Add chopped cooked bacon on top of the chicken. Top with sliced red onion. Top with shredded Mozzarella cheese. Bake for 2...

Asiago Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach In this recipe, everything is smothered in a delicious Asiago cheese cream sauce: chicken sauteed with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach.  #Asiago #Chicken #Pasta #with #Sun-Dried #Tomatoes #and #Spinach Course: Main Course Cuisine: American Servings: 4 servings Calories: 547 kcal Ingredients 8 oz penne pasta (use gluten free brown rice penne, for gluten free version) 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes with oil 2 tablespoons 1 lb chicken breast sliced in half, chopped 3 garlic cloves minced salt 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 cup half and half and more - (half milk - half cream to form a lighter cream) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup Asiago cheese shredded 2 cups spinach fresh Instructions Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, rinse. Use sun-dried tomatoes in oil - if the sun-dried tomatoes are too big, chop them into smaller bites.  Heat sun-dried tomatoes (cut them) in 2 tablespoons of...

Skillet Mac and Cheese with Sausage and Bell Peppers In this homemade mac and cheese recipe, everything is cooked in one skillet: sausage, bell peppers, and even pasta!  This delicious red sauce macaroni and cheese will become your new family favorite!  #Skillet #Mac #and #Cheese #with #Sausage #and #Bell #Peppers Course: Main Course Cuisine: American Servings: 6 servings Calories: 436 kcal Ingredients 1 lb pork sausage 2 bell peppers , diced 8 oz elbow macaroni , dry 18 oz marinara sauce 18 oz water 1/3 cup half and half 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese Instructions In a large skillet cook sausage on medium heat, until meat is brown. Drain off fat. Add diced bell peppers, dried elbow macaroni, marinara sauce, and water. Bring to boil; reduce heat to simmer. Simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes until macaroni is tender, occasionally stirring. Add half and half, sprinkle with cheese, and mix everything well. Remove from heat, cover and let it sit for...

Pesto Chicken Tortellini and Veggies Chicken Tortellini smothered with basil pesto and served with lots of veggies. Mediterranean style dinner packed with colorful vegetables: red and yellow grape tomatoes, asparagus, and sun-dried tomatoes.  #Pesto #Chicken #Tortellini #and #Veggies Course: Main Course Cuisine: Mediterranean Servings: 4 servings Calories: 517 kcal Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb chicken thighs boneless and skinless, sliced into strips salt 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained of oil, chopped 1 lb asparagus ends trimmed, cut in half 1/4 cup basil pesto or use more 1 cup cherry tomatoes yellow and red, halved 1 cup tortellini uncooked Instructions In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium heat.   Add sliced chicken thighs (seasoned with salt), 1/4 cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook everything on medium heat for 5-10 minutes, turning chicken slices over a couple of times, until the chicken is ...

One-Pan Chicken Thighs with Cilantro-Lime Black Bean Rice Great weeknight recipe.  Flavorful, delicious, and gluten free!  Make everything in one pan: both the main dish and the side dish.  And, there you have your Chicken Thighs with Cilantro-Lime Black Bean Rice.  All made together, in one pan!  #One-Pan #Chicken #Thighs #with #Cilantro-Lime #Black #Bean #Rice Course: Main Course Cuisine: American Servings: 4 servings Calories: 600 kcal Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 chicken thighs salt and pepper 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth 1/4 cup water 1 cup Jasmine rice , uncooked, or use any rice that says on the package that it takes 15 minutes to cook it 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 garlic cloves minced 2 tablespoons lime juice , freshly squeezed (use one 1 tablespoon first, before adding another) 15 oz black beans , rinsed, drained 1/2 cup fresh cilantro , chopped Instructions Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat until h...

Lemon Chicken Pasta Lemon Chicken Pasta is an easy 30-minute dinner. This chicken pasta tastes like a restaurant quality meal and the lemon cream sauce will win you over.  #Lemon #Chicken #Pasta Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Skill Level: Easy Cost to Make: $8-$10 Keyword: lemon chicken pasta Calories: 1085 kcal Servings: 4 people Ingredients Chicken Pasta Ingredients: 12 oz fettuccini pasta or spaghetti 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (2 medium) cut in half lengthwise 1 egg 1 Tbsp milk 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil Lemon Cream Sauce 4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice from 1 large lemon, divided 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves minced 1/4 tsp onion powder 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup parmesan cheese 1 Tbsp parsley optional garnish Instructions Cook Pasta: Bring a pot of water to boil, add 1 Tbsp salt and pasta. Cook until al-dente a...

Zucchini Fritters Zucchini Fritters have been a family favorite for years and are a staple in our home all summer long. We love the crisp edges, tender centers and how easy they are to make.  #Zucchini #Fritters 4.96 from 50 votes Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 24 minutes Total Time: 39 minutes Skill Level: Easy Cost to Make: $4-$5 Servings: 25 to 30 fritters Ingredients 2 lb zucchini about 2 large or 5 medium 1 tsp plus 1/2 tsp salt 2 large eggs lightly beaten 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp ground black pepper Olive oil for sautéing Sour Cream to serve Instructions Wash zucchini and trim off ends. Grate on the large holes of a box grater or using the grater attachment for the food processor. Place zucchini in a large mixing bowl, stir in 1 tsp salt and set aside for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, squeeze handfuls of zucchini tightly over the sink to remove extra water. It helps to wring it out...

Instant Pot Whole Chicken Instant Pot Whole Chicken is the fastest way to cook a rotisserie chicken. Cooking Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot is so juicy and you’ll love the easy 3-ingredient chicken gravy made from the drippings.  #Instant #Pot #Whole #Chicken Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 24 minutes Natural Pressure Release: 15 minutes Total Time: 59 minutes Skill Level: Easy Cost to Make: $6-$10 Keyword: Instant Pot Whole Chicken Calories: 459 kcal Servings: 6 people Ingredients Instant Pot Whole Chicken: 4 lb whole chicken 1 cup low sodium chicken broth 4 cloves garlic peeled and lightly smashed 2 tsp fine sea salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1 sprig of rosemary leaves stripped and minced 1 sprig of thyme leaves stripped and minced 8 Tbsp unsalted butter melted 1/2 lemon (squeeze 1 Tbsp juice and use same lemon to stuff chicken) For the Chicken Gravy: 3 Tbsp unsalted butter 3 Tbsp all-purpo...

Tres Leches Cake Recipe Tres Leches Cake has a soft and ultra-moist crumb. It is soaked with a 3 milk mixture and topped with a lightly sweetened whipped cream.  #Tres #Leches #Cake #Recipe Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Resting Time: 1 hour Total Time: 2 hours Skill Level: Easy/Medium Cost to Make: $8-$14 (varies by fruit used) Keyword: tres leches cake Calories: 415 kcal Servings: 12 people Ingredients Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 5 eggs (large) 1 cup sugar divided into 3/4 and 1/4 cups 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup whole milk Syrup: 12 oz evaporated milk 9 oz sweetened condensed milk (2/3 of a 14 oz can) 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream Frosting: 2 cups heavy whipping cream 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 cup berries to garnish, optional Instructions How to Make Tres Leches Cake Base: Preheat the oven to 350 °F and butter a 9x13 casserole pan. Set up three mixing bowls. In a large bow...

Easy Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Sauce Easy Strawberry Cake recipe loaded with strawberries. So soft, lightly sweet, moist and bursting with strawberry flavor. Don't skip that easy and amazing strawberry syrup!  #Easy #Strawberry #Cake #with #Strawberry #Sauce Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Skill Level: Easy Cost to Make: $9-$11 Keyword: strawberry cake Calories: 368 kcal Servings: 10 slices (9" cake) Ingredients Strawberry Cake Ingredients: 2 large eggs room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup light olive oil or vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour (*measured correctly) 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 12 oz strawberries hulled 1 tsp powdered sugar for dusting, optional Strawberry Sauce Ingredients: 16 oz strawberries hulled and halved 1/4 cup granulated sugar or to taste Instructions Cake Prep: Butter a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with...

Chicken Avocado Pasta (Date Night Edition) This Chicken Avocado Pasta is the perfect romantic dinner for two. A quick and easy avocado pasta recipe for the most delicious date night dinner!  #Chicken #Avocado #Pasta #DateNightEdition Ingredients : 7oz / 200g Linguine, cooked to packet instruction (saving 1 cup starchy pasta water) Creamy Avocado Sauce 1/4 cup/ 60ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 large Avocado, ripe but not bruised 1 handful Fresh Basil 1 clove of Garlic 1/2 Lemon, juice only (or to taste) Starchy Pasta Water, as needed Salt & Black Pepper, to taste Grilled Chicken 1 large Chicken Breast, butterflied 1/4 tsp each: Dried Oregano, Dried Thyme, Garlic, Salt drizzle of Olive Oil squeeze of Lemon Juice Black Pepper, to taste Roasted Cherry Tomatoes 1 cup / 200g Cherry Tomatoes drizzle of Olive Oil Salt & Black Pepper, to taste To Serve Parmesan Fresh Basil Side Salad (see notes) Garlic Bread Instructions: In an oven tray, combine your cherry tomato ingredients and roas...

Creamy Mushroom Pasta This Creamy Mushroom Pasta is the perfect easy dinner to feed a family of four. Hidden in this smooth and silky mushroom sauce is an absolute explosion of flavour just waiting to be devoured!  #Creamy #Mushroom #Pasta Ingredients : 12.3oz / 350g Conchiglie (or pasta of choice) 9oz / 250g Mushrooms of choice, sliced (see notes) 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter 1 cup / 250ml Heavy Cream, at room temp 1 cup / 250ml Chicken Stock 1/2 cup / 40g freshly grated Parmesan, (plus extra to serve) 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, finely diced (plus extra to serve) 2 tbsp Fresh Chives, finely diced 1 tsp Garlic, minced Salt & Black Pepper, to taste Olive Oil, as needed Instructions: Add a drizzle of oil to a suitably sized pan and begin frying mushrooms over medium heat. Once they brown on one side, flip them over until they get nice and brown on the other. It's important to get a nice char on each side of the mushroom to intensify the mushroom flavour. Don't just chuck them in a stir ...

Crispy Oven Baked Fries Here I show you a few tips and tricks to getting the most delicious baked french fries, which are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. No deep fryer needed!  #Crispy #Oven #Baked #Fries Ingredients : 3 large (approx 1.6lb/750g) Russets or Maris Pipers 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil 1 tsp Garlic Powder 2 sprigs (approx 1 heaped tsp) Fresh Rosemary, very finely diced 1/2 tsp Salt, plus more to serve (or to taste) Black Pepper, to taste Instructions: Slice your potatoes into discs, then slice those discs into fries. You’re aiming to get them around 1/4” thick. Soak the fries in a bowl of cold water for at least 30mins, or as long as you have time for. This is important to remove starch, which will result in the fries having a fluffier centre. Meanwhile, place an oven tray (or two) in the oven at 220C/430F to get nice and hot. Drain and thoroughly dry the fries. Any moisture left on the potato will increase the likelihood of them coming out soggy. Combine with ...

Penne Alfredo with Bacon and Sun Dried Tomato A delicious twist on the classic Alfredo. Penne Alfredo with Bacon and Sun Dried Tomato will change your 'go to' quick dinner forever.  #Penne #Alfredo #with #Bacon #and #Sun #Dried #Tomato Ingredients : 10.5oz / 300g Penne Pasta 1 1/4 cups / 300ml Heavy/Double Cream 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter 5oz / 150g Streaky Bacon, chopped 1/2 cup / 35g Parmesan, grated (plus extra to serve) 3/4 cup / 75g Sundried Tomato, sliced 1 tsp Garlic, minced Handful of Fresh Basil, chopped (save some to sprinkle on top) Salt & Black Pepper, to taste Instructions: Pop your pasta in a pot of boiling water and cook until al dente. Retain a cup of starchy pasta water. Meanwhile, fry your bacon over medium heat until it begins to crisp. Drain excess fat/oil if there's too much, then add your garlic & sun dried tomatoes and fry for a minute or so longer. Add your Butter and stir until melted. Stir in your cream and allow to simmer on a low/medium heat....

Easy Homemade Hummus This Homemade Hummus couldn't be easier if it tried! Just plonk everything in a food processor and you're on your way. One condition - there must be tahini!  #Easy #Homemade #Hummus Ingredients : 14oz / 400g can of Chickpeas, drained (reserving 1/4 cup / 60ml brine) 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tbsp Tahini 1 Lemon, juice only 1 small clove of Garlic 1/2 tsp Cumin 1/2 tsp Salt, or to taste Black Pepper, to taste Garnish: Paprika Parsley Chickpeas Extra Virgin Olive Oil To serve: Pita Chips Tortilla Chips Peppers, Carrots or Veg of choice! Instructions: Add your chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, cumin and salt & pepper to a food processor and turn on the motor. As the hummus blends, slowly pour your 1/4cup/60ml chickpea brine through the funnel until you reach your preferred texture (I usually use it all). Stop motor and test for seasoning. Pour into a serving bowl and swirl the top with a spoon. Drizzle over a splash of e...

Sweet and Salty Cookies Recipe  #Sweet #and #Salty #Cookies #Recipe (Makes 18 ginormous cookies) Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour (equivalent to 12.6 ounces) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter (equivalent to 1 and 1/2 sticks) 3/4 cup white sugar 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 cup M&Ms 1 cup roughly broken pretzels Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.  Set the dry ingredients aside. Cream the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar.  (Whip them until they are fluffy.) Mix in the vanilla extract. Mix in the eggs. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients. Stir in the M&Ms and broken pretzels. Line a baking sheet with a silicon mat or parchment paper. Using a 1/4 measuring cup full of dough for each cookie, scoop out dough, form into a ball, then slightly flatten it with the bottom of the measuring cup.  (See note below if you want to ...

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Recipe  #Peanut #Butter #Cup #Cookies #Recipe (About 48 cookie cups) Ingredients: 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (equivalent to 7.4 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup butter (equivalent to 1 stick) 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons milk 40 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter cups, unwrapped (You’ll need to buy two 12 ounce packages.) Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.  Grease a mini muffin pan and set it aside. Don’t forget to unwrap the mini peanut butter cups! In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda.  Set aside the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, beat together the butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until it’s fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until combined. Drop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough into each mini muffin pan cup....

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe  #Lemon #Poppy #Seed #Muffins #Recipe (Makes 12 regular sized muffins) Ingredients: 2/3 cup white sugar grated zest of 1 and 1/2 lemons lemon juice of 1 lemon (use leftover lemons for tasty tea) 2 cups all-purpose flour (equivalent to 8.4 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sour cream 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup butter (equivalent to 1 stick) 2 tablespoons poppy seeds Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.  Grease a muffin pan or if you are using paper cups place them into the pan and grease them anyway.  (It makes the paper cups way easier to peal off when you eat the muffins.) Place the butter in a microwave safe bowl and melt it.  Once it’s melted let it cool. In a large bowl, mash together the sugar and lemon zest.  I used a spatula. Add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and whisk everything together.  Set aside the dry ingredie...

Blueberry Crumb Bars Recipe  #Blueberry #Crumb #Bars #Recipe (Makes 16 bars) Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (equivalent to 6.3 ounces) 3/4 cup white sugar (divided per the directions) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup butter, chilled and cut into cubes (equivalent to 1 stick) 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cups fresh blueberries 1 and 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.  Grease an 8×8 baking pan and set it aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup white sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.  Set aside the dry ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Add the egg mixture and cold butter cubes into the dry ingredients and mash the mixture with a pastry blender or with your fingers until the mixture is crumbly.  Set aside the crumb mixture. In a small bowl,...

Pesto Caprese Zucchini Noodle Salad Recipe  #Pesto #Caprese #Zucchini #Noodle #Salad #Recipe (2 servings) Ingredients  Ingredients for Pesto: 1/8 cup raw cashews 1 cup of fresh basil 1 and 1/2 tablespoons oil 1 small garlic clove 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon Ingredients for Salad: 1 zucchini 2 slices of tomato 2 slices of fresh mozzarella 2 teaspoons oil, to drizzle salt and pepper, to taste sprinkling of crushed red pepper sprinkling of chopped fresh basil Directions  Directions for Pesto: Add the cashews, basil, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper into a food processor and pulse until creamy.  I like seeing a little texture, but you can adjust to your liking.  There isn’t a lot of pesto in a batch so you’ll probably have to stop pulsing to scrape the sides a couple times. Taste the pesto and add more salt and pepper, to taste. Directions for Salad: Use a spiralizer to cut the zucchini into pasta looking strings.  I use a Veggetti Pro spiral vegetable cutter....

Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe These turkey teriyaki meatballs are juicy and and so flavorful with a homemade teriyaki glaze. Try them over a bed of steamy rice or with toothpicks as an appetizer.  #Teriyaki #Meatballs #Recipe Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 27 minutes Servings: 28 meatballs (serves 4 for as a main dish) Ingredients For the Meatballs: 16 oz lean ground turkey 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup green onion finely chopped 1 large egg 1 tsp freshly grated ginger or 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1 garlic clove pressed 2 tsp sesame oil For the Teriyaki Sauce: 1/4 cup light brown sugar lightly packed 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil 1 medium garlic clove minced 1/2 tsp fresh ginger or 1/8 tsp ground ginger To serve: Sesame seeds and green onion for garnish Instructions Line a 17x12 rimmed baking sheet with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Pre-heat oven to 400˚F. Combine meatball ingredients in a large bowl: 16 oz ground turkey, 1/2 cup bre...

    Low Carb Keto Garlic Breadsticks These soft, buttery garlic breadsticks taste like the ones served at restaurants, but they are also low carb, keto and gluten free.  #Low #Carb #Keto #Garlic #Breadsticks Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 38 minutes Course: Appetizer Cuisine: Italian Ingredients Breadsticks dough 1 1/2 cups part skim low moisture shredded mozzarella cheese 2 oz full fat cream cheese 1 1/3 cups super-fine almond flour* 2 tbsp coconut flour 1 1/2 tbsp aluminum free baking powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp onion powder 3 large eggs one egg is reserved for egg wash Garlic Butter Topping 2 cloves garlic minced 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese 1 tsp parsley finely chopped Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, garlic powder and onion powder. Set aside. Add mozzarella and cream cheese to a la...

Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles You will love this 30-Minute Stir-Fry Recipe with Chicken and Rice Noodles. Delicious dinner made in no time! Thank you to Love from MunchkinTime.com for sharing this delicious recipe!  #Chicken #Stir #Fry #with #Rice #Noodles Servings: 4 servings Ingredients 12 oz rice noodles 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 lb 2 medium skinless boneless chicken breasts, sliced into bite-size strips Salt and black pepper to taste 1 red bell pepper or 1/2 red and 1/2 green, sliced 1 cup broccoli chopped 4 oz shiitake or portobello mushroom sliced 1 tablespoon peeled and shredded fresh ginger 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons soy sauce NOT low-sodium* 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 teaspoon cornstarch few drizzles of sesame oil Instructions Bring medium size pan of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook them on medium heat for about 2 to 4 minutes (depending on thickness of noodles), or until barely tender. Drain and stir in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. In a large...

Chicken Piccata Recipe Chicken piccata sounds fancy but it's really a very simple recipe. The chicken is seasoned, dredged in flour and sauteed then drizzled with an easy lemon sauce adds incredible flavor.  #Chicken #Piccata #Recipe Servings: 6 as a main course Ingredients For the Chicken Piccata: 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste 4 Tbsp unsalted butter divided 3 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup dry white wine such as chardonnay Juice of 1 large lemon 1/4 cup, plus small lemon sliced for garnish 1/4 cup capers rinsed under cold water Garnish: Small lemon sliced into rings 1/4 cup parsley Instructions Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you end up with 6 cutlets. Sprinkle both sides of cutlets with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup flour to a shallow dish. Dredge chicken to coat with flour, shaking off the excess. Transfer to a large plate in a single layer. Place a large skillet (non-stick or stainless steel ...

Oven Baked Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce This oven baked salmon is drizzled generously in a simple and delicious lemon cream sauce (classically known as lemon beurre blanc).  #Oven #Baked #Salmon #with #Lemon #Cream #Sauce Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 14 minutes Total Time: 24 minutes Servings: 4 to 6 slices Ingredients For Oven Baked Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce: 2 to 3 lb salmon fillet salt and black pepper to taste 1 Tbsp olive oil for drizzling salmon 1 Tbsp parsley finely chopped, to garnish For the Lemon Cream Sauce: 1 small onion or 2 medium shallots super finely diced (about 1/4 cup diced) 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice from 2 medium or 1 large lemons 1/4 cup dry white wine such as chardonnay or pino grigio 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup 8 Tbsp cold unsalted butter cut into 8 pieces Instructions Line baking sheet with foil or parchment. Arrange salmon skin-side-down, season with salt and pepper and drizzle the tops with oil. Bake uncovered at 425 for 10-15 min (depending on th...

Cheesy Cauliflower Fritters (Keto, Low Carb) Crispy cheese cauliflower fritters which are also keto, gluten free, low carb and wheat flour free. These make a great substitute for hash browns or potatoes for brunch.  #Cheesy #Cauliflower #Fritters #Keto, #Low #Carb Yield  : 11 servings Prep Time : 10 mins Cook Time : 20 mins Total Time : 30 mins Ingredients:  1 lb cauliflower florets  1 cup shredded cheddar cheese  2 large eggs  2 tbsp coconut flour  2 tbsp finely chopped scallions plus additional for garnish  olive oil for cooking cauliflower fritters  sour cream for garnish Directions: Shred the cauliflower with a food processor or large cheese grater. Steam cauliflower until just tender. Mix in cheese with cauliflower while the cauliflower is still hot, until cheese is melted and evenly mixed in. Add in eggs, coconut flour and scallions. Mix until everything is evenly combined. Use a 1/4 cup to scoop cauliflower batter. Use the back of a sp...

Chocolate Spoonful Cake This famous french desert does not need any introduction. Also famous with name of molten chocolate cake or chocolate lava cake, this rich, creamy and gooey cake melts in the mouth. I specially love making this cake in single serve ramekins for parties or large family get-together.  #Chocolate #Spoonful #Cake Yield  : 10 servings Prep Time : 10 mins Cook Time : 35 mins Total Time : 45 mins INGREDIENTS For cake layers 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 3/4 cups sour cream 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt For filling/frosting 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 2 cups sour cream 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For glaze 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 2 tables...

Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken has been a favorite recipe of my family’s for years! This hearty and delicious meal will make everyone happy and asking for seconds!  #Slow #Cooker #Creamy #Italian #Chicken Yield  :8 servings Prep Time :  10 mins Cook Time : 300 mins Total Time : 310 mins Ingredients 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts Mr's Dashs Original seasoning blend Black pepper 2 cans (10 ounces each) fat-free cream of chicken soup 1 envelope Good Season's Zesty Italian dressing mix 1 block (8 ounces) low fat cream cheese, cubed ¼ to ½ cup milk, as needed chopped fresh Parsley, for garnish Cooked noodles, rice, mashed potatoes to serve chicken over Instructions Spray a large slow cooker insert with cooking spray. Lay chicken breasts in the bottom. Season with Mr's Dash's original seasoning ( I use a teaspoon or two) and a sprinkle of pepper. Pour cream of chicken soups and Italian dressing mix evenly over chicken. Lay th...