Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Peanut Ginger Noodles

Peanut Ginger Noodles INGREDIENTS 2½ teaspoons grated lime peel ¼ cup lime juice 2 Tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons water 1 teaspoon sesame oil ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter 2½ teaspoons fresh ginger root, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 8 ounce whole wheat linguine, uncooked 2...

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Easy Blender-Batter Self-Crusting Cheesecake

Easy Blender-Batter Self-Crusting Cheesecake Ingredients: Cheesecake 2 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup milk or half-and-half 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 2 teaspoons vanilla extract two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened (lite is okay, dice into chunks if your blender isn't very powerful) Glaze 3/4...

Monday, May 4, 2015

PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS, TOMATOES & SPINACH

PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS, TOMATOES & SPINACH INGREDIENTS 1 pound whole-wheat pasta, cooked al dente according to package instructions 2 tablespoons butter 8 ounces of white button or baby bella mushrooms, sliced salt and pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil half a medium red onion, peeled, quartered and sliced 5 cloves garlic,...

GRANOLA M&M COOKIES

GRANOLA M&M COOKIES INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs, plus one yolk 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 Tbsp. milk 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup granola 1 cup M&M's (whatever kind you like) 1 cup dark or semisweet...

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Grilled Pesto Chicken Sandwiches

Grilled Pesto Chicken Sandwiches Ingredients: For the marinade: 1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons garlic powder ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt & ground pepper, to taste For the sandwiches: 4 ...

Sunday, April 26, 2015

CREAMY CARAMEL APPLE DIPPERS

CREAMY CARAMEL APPLE DIPPERS INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 water 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1 (8 oz.) brick low-fat cream cheese, room temperature 2-4 apples, cored and thinly sliced See full insturctions : www.gimmesomeoven.c...

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

GRAPEFRUIT MOJITOS FOR TWO

GRAPEFRUIT MOJITOS FOR TWO INGREDIENTS 2 large pink grapefruits 2-3 limes 2 tablespoons honey 3-4 ounces white rum a handful of mint leave sparking water See full instructions : www.pinchofyum.co...

Monday, April 20, 2015

Roasted Cauliflower and Aged White Cheddar Soup

Roasted Cauliflower and Aged White Cheddar Soup Ingredients 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets 2 tablespoons oil salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth or chicken stock * 1 1/2 cups aged white...

Sunday, April 19, 2015

NUTELLA CUPCAKES

NUTELLA CUPCAKES INGREDIENTS: CUPCAKE INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract  1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup dark chocolate cocoa powder (or any unsweetened cocoa powder) 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup coffee,...

3-INGREDIENT NUTELLA CROISSANTS

3-INGREDIENT NUTELLA CROISSANTS INGREDIENTS:  package (2 sheets) store-bought puff pastry*, thawed but still cool 3/4 cup Nutella 1 egg (plus 1 tablespoon of water) See full instructions :  www.gimmesomeoven.c...

Sunday, April 12, 2015

The Best Snickerdoodle Bars

The Best Snickerdoodle Bars Ingredients: Batter 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional and to taste For Sprinkling 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2...

Friday, April 10, 2015

Honey Lemon Chicken with Angel Hair Pasta

Honey Lemon Chicken with Angel Hair Pasta Ingredients: Pasta 8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked according to package directions (half of a 1-pound box) Chicken 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil for sauce + 1 tablespoon for cooking chicken 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon...

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Skinny Caramel Frappuccino

Skinny Caramel Frappuccino INGREDIENTS: 3 cups ice cubes (3 big handfuls of cubed ice, not crushed ice) 1 cup cold strong coffee, previously brewed and chilled 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or your favorite milk) sugar-free sweetener (white stevia powder, liquid vanilla stevia drops, Splenda, or your favorite),...

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Lemon blueberry bread

Lemon blueberry bread Ingredients 1/3 cup melted butter 1 cup white sugar 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 eggs 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour See full instructions...

Monday, April 6, 2015

Easy marinara sauce

Easy marinara sauce Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 5 garlic cloves, chopped 28 oz can whole plum tomatoes 1 tablespoon basil 1/4 cup red wine salt and pepper 1/2 pound linguine or fettuccine pasta Garnish: grated Parmesan cheese green onions, chopped See full instructions : juliasa...

Best Ever Carrot Cake

Best Ever Carrot Cake Ingredients 4 eggs 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup applesauce 2 cups granulated sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 3 cups lightly packed finely grated carrots* 1 recipe Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows 2/3...

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Planted Carrot Chocolate Easter Cake

Planted Carrot Chocolate Easter Cake INGREDIENTS: 1 recipe Perfect Chocolate Cake, baked in a 9x13 pan and cooled for the frosting: 1/2 cup softened salted butter 1/3 cup sifted cocoa powder 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup sour cream for the 'carrots': 1/4 cup softened butter 1 1/2 cups powdered...

WHITE CHOCOLATE FROSTED BLONDIE STICKS FOR EASTER

WHITE CHOCOLATE FROSTED BLONDIE STICKS FOR EASTER INGREDIENTS 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, room temperature ⅓ cup granulated white sugar ⅔ cup light or golden brown sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt Frosting 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons Ghirardelli...

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Mini Muffin Pancake Bites

Mini Muffin Pancake Bites Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 3/4 cup buttermilk 2 large eggs 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted Blueberries, raspberries, mini chocolate chips or melted butter and cinnamon sugar (optional) Maple syrup,...

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Homemade Pop Tarts

Homemade Pop Tarts Ingredients 2 cups + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 1 tsp salt 1 tsp granulated sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced into 1/2-inch cubes 4 - 5 Tbsp ice water 3/4 cup strawberry preserves, divided (or other preserve of choice) Icing 1 cup powdered sugar 2 Tbsp half and...

Monday, March 23, 2015

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Ingredients 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice blend* 1 cup chopped yellow onion (from about 1 small onion) 1 cup diced carrots (from 2 medium) 1 cup diced celery (from 2 - 3 stalks) 7 Tbsp butter, diced, divided 1 clove garlic, minced 4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (measured from 3...

Sunday, March 22, 2015

Baked Peaches and Cream

Baked Peaches and Cream Ingredients 4 Peaches Butter Honey 1 cup mascarpone ½ cup Heavy whipping cream 1tsp vanilla extract flaked almonds cinnamon sugar See full instructions : www.madefrompinterest.n...

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Fried Cauliflower Recipe

Fried Cauliflower Recipe Ingredients 1 medium cauliflower 2 eggs 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 bottle of soda 4-5 tablespoons of flour Salt Vegetable oil for frying See full instructions : www.recipebyphotos.c...

Friday, March 20, 2015

Perfect Soft and Fluffy Dinner Rolls

Perfect Soft and Fluffy Dinner Rolls Ingredients 1 1/2 cups milk 1 stick salted butter, cut into pieces 1/2 cup sugar 1 package active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons) 1/2 cup warm water 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 7 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons butter, melted garlic salt See full instructions...

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Chicken Chimichangas

Chicken Chimichangas Ingredients     ¼ cup butter (4 tablespoons)     ¼ cup flour     2 cups chicken stock, heated     8 ounces sour cream     4 ounce can chopped green chilies, drained     ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder    ...

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake

Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake Ingredients: CAKE 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1 and 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar 4 large eggs, at room temperature* 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour, careful not to overmeasure* 1 Tablespoon...

LEFTOVER TURKEY TAQUITOS

LEFTOVER TURKEY TAQUITOS Ingredients 2 cups left over cooked turkey, chopped 1/4 cup chopped green onion 2 ounces cream cheese 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded 6-8 corn tortillas 2 cups vegetable oil for frying See...

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Baked Honey BBQ Chicken Fingers

Baked Honey BBQ Chicken Fingers Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts or tenders 3/4 cup your favorite BBQ sauce 1/4 cup honey* 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika* 2 large eggs 1 and 1/2 cup Panko (or more, as needed) nonstick...

Friday, March 13, 2015

Honey Balsamic Chicken Tenders

Honey Balsamic Chicken Tenders Ingredients 2 medium (1.5 lbs) chicken breasts ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic 2 Tbsp olive oil (divided) to taste salt & pepper 1 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 3 Tbsp honey See full instructions : www.budgetbytes....

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

How to Make Crockpot Chicken Tacos

How to Make Crockpot Chicken Tacos Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (rinsed in cold water) Chopped onion (optional) Chopped green pepper (optional) 1 packet taco seasoning 16 ounces salsa (that's 2 cups, if you're using a larger bottle) Flour tortillas, corn tortillas, or taco shells Toppings (optional):...

Asian Noodle Salad

Asian Noodle Salad Ingredients: SALAD INGREDIENTS: 1 package Linguine Noodles, Cooked, Rinsed, And Cooled 1/2 head Sliced Napa Cabbage, Or More To Taste 1/2 head Sliced Purple Cabbage, Or More To Taste 1/2 bag Baby Spinach, Or More To Taste 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin 1...

Saturday, March 7, 2015

Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries

Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries Ingredients 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 2 egg whites 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs Salt Pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 lb zucchini, cut into 4-5-inch sticks See full recipes on : makinsmores.tumblr.c...

Shrimp Pasta with Tomato and Basil

Shrimp Pasta with Tomato and Basil Ingredients 8 ounces thin spaghetti 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 16-ounce can diced tomatoes 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup packed basil leaves salt and pepper See full recipes on : www.inspiredtaste.n...

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Sparkly White Chocolate Lemon Truffles

Sparkly White Chocolate Lemon Truffles Ingredients: 10 ounces high-quality white chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons heavy cream 1 teaspoon corn syrup 1 drop lemon extract or pure lemon oil the zest of half a lemon white sanding sugar for coating See full recipes on : www.howsweeteat...

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Zucchini Crust Pizza

Zucchini Crust Pizza IngredientsFor the crust: 1 large egg or 2 small ones About 3 small-medium zucchinis (mine were about 8″) 1.5 cups grated parmesan or mozzarella.  I liked parmesan best for this one. salt For the toppings: Mild tomato sauce OR pesto Grated firm mozzarella cheese OR sliced fresh mozzarella...

Monday, March 2, 2015

Ruffle Cake Pop Tutorial

Ruffle Cake Pop Tutorial What you need: Finished cake pop, stick up Fondant or candy clay (whichever works better for you) Fondant roller or rolling pin Food coloring Clear vanilla extract Small brush Ball tool or ruffling tool Knife Medium Circle cutter Wax paper See full instructions on : www.pintsizedbaker.c...

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Broccoli and Pasta with Chicken

Broccoli and Pasta with Chicken  Ingredients: 2 cups Bow Tie Pasta (dry) 2 cups Broccoli Florets 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 2 skinless boneless Chicken Breasts ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder 1 teaspoon Ground Pepper ½ teaspoon Onion Powder 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley ½ teaspoon Salt 2 cups Milk 2 tablespoons Butter 2 teaspoons...

Friday, February 27, 2015

Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Breakfast Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Breakfast Cookies Ingredients     1 can seamless crescent rolls     1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, room temperature     ¼ cup sugar     2 tsp vanilla     ½ cup mini chocolate chips InstructionsSee full instructions on...

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Blackberry Mint Lime Fruit Leather

Blackberry Mint Lime Fruit Leather Ingredients 3 cups blackberries 1/4 cup mint leaves 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons lime juice zest of 1 lime parchment paper Find the recipe at : insockmonkeyslippe...

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Spiral-Wrapped Sausages on a Stick

Spiral-Wrapped Sausages on a Stick  Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 envelope Fleischmann's® RapidRise Yeast 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3/4 cup cottage cheese 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon Mazola® Vegetable Plus! Oil 1 egg 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 12 polish sausages, brats, or any other...

Monday, February 23, 2015

chicken enchilada pasta

chicken enchilada pasta  Ingredients:     2 Tbsp vegetable oil     1 medium yellow onion     2 cloves garlic     1 lb. chicken breast     1 cup enchilada sauce**     ½ cup sour cream     12 oz. uncooked pasta    ...

Baked Zucchini Fries

Baked Zucchini Fries  Ingredients:     About 1 lb. zucchini     1/2 c. Italian-seasoned panko bread crumbs     1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese (the crumbly stuff, not shreds)     2 eggs InstructionsSee full instructions on : www.ourbestbites....

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Pizza Rolls

Pizza Rolls  Ingredients     1 roll refrigerated pizza dough (or use Our Favorite Pizza Dough recipe)     2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese     1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter     1/2 teaspoon garlic powder     1 teaspoon dried Italian...

Friday, February 20, 2015

Kosher Chicken Sofrito

Kosher Chicken Sofrito  Ingredients:     8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs     2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil     2 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks     1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks    ...

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Chicken Cordon Bleu Mac and Cheese

Chicken Cordon Bleu Mac and Cheese  Ingredients     1 large chicken breast cut into small pieces then seasoned with salt & pepper     1/2lb smoked deli ham, sliced 1/2″ thick and cubed     10oz short cut pasta – penne, shells, rotini, etc.     2 Tablespoons...

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Garlic Lemon and Parmesan Oven Roasted Zucchini

Garlic Lemon and Parmesan Oven Roasted Zucchini  Ingredients     1 1/2 lbs zucchini (about 4 - 5 small/medium zucchini)     2 Tbsp olive oil     Zest of 1 small lemon (1 tsp)     2 cloves garlic, crushed through a garlic crusher or finely minced    ...

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Pasta

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Pasta  Ingredients:     3 chicken breasts,     Salt and Pepper for seasoning     1 lb penne pasta     1 red pepper, chopped     6 green onions, chopped     3 tablespoons butter     1/4...

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Roasted Grape, Cheese and Honey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Grape, Cheese and Honey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes  Ingredients: 4 sweet potatoes 2 cups red, seedless grapes 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil (or another high heat oil) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 ounces goat cheese 2 tablespoons honey + additional for drizzling pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg Instruction: See...

Monday, February 16, 2015

Crockpot Chicken Chili

Crockpot Chicken Chili  Ingredients:     28 oz chicken stock (or 28oz water and 4 chicken bouillons)     3 cloves garlic, minced     2 tsp cumin     2 tsp oregano     1 tsp salt     ¾-1 tsp crushed red pepper (depending on how...

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Green Tea & White Chocolate Cookies

Green Tea & White Chocolate Cookies Ingredients: 240g all purpose flour 15g 100% natural matcha green tea powder 150g unsalted butter, softened 130g powder sugar Pinch of salt 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup white chocolate chips As per readers' requests, here is the measurement in cups. However, I highly recommend using a scale...