Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Lasagna Soup

Lasagna Soup INGREDIENTS 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces (about 10 noodles) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 onion, chopped 1 pound ground beef, or sausage 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons tomato...

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Coconut Blueberry Cake with a Lemon Sauce

Coconut Blueberry Cake with a Lemon Sauce INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup milk ½ cup canola oil 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (no need to thaw if using frozen) 1 cup flaked coconut LEMON SAUCE: ½...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Turtle Cookies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Turtle Cookies Ingredients: 1 large egg 3/4 cup SKIPPY Creamy Peanut Butter or SKIPPY Roasted Honey Nut Creamy Peanut Butter 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick) 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1...

Monday, May 4, 2015

IRISH SODA BREAD

IRISH SODA BREAD INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 3 Tbsp. butter 1/2 cup raisins or dried currants 3/4 cup buttermilk See full instructions : www.gimmesomeoven.c...

NUTELLA CHEESEBALL

NUTELLA CHEESEBALL INGREDIENTS 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature 1 (13 oz.) Nutella 2 cups dark or semisweet chocolate chips (optional) See full instructions : www.gimmesomeoven.c...

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Spicy Pork Bulgogi Sliders

Spicy Pork Bulgogi Sliders Ingredients: 2 packs slider buns Sriracha (optional) For the Pork: 1 lb pork tenderloin, very thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, crushed ¼ cup soy sauce 2 sprigs green onion, chopped 1 yellow onion, sliced 2 ...

Sunday, April 26, 2015

FAVORITE VANILLA CUPCAKES

FAVORITE VANILLA CUPCAKES INGREDIENTS: VANILLA CUPCAKES INGREDIENTS: 1 cup granulated sugar 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped 1 3/4 cups cake flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 2...

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

20-MINUTE ANCHO CHICKEN TACOS

20-MINUTE ANCHO CHICKEN TACOS INGREDIENTS Ancho Chicken ½ cup white whole wheat flour (all purpose also works) 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder 1 teaspoon southwestern or taco seasoning a generous pinch of salt and pepper 2 tablespoons oil 1½ lb. boneless skinless chicken...

Monday, April 20, 2015

Shawarma Chicken Quesadillas

Shawarma Chicken Quesadillas                                     Ingredients Shawarma Chicken 1 lb / 453 gr free-range organic chicken breast, cut into 3-inch strips 2 tablespoons...

Sunday, April 19, 2015

BISCOFF ICE CREAM

BISCOFF ICE CREAM INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Biscoff spread ½ cup granulated sugar pinch of kosher salt 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups half and half 1 cup heavy cream See full instructions : www.gimmesomeoven.c...

BLUEBERRY CAKE

BLUEBERRY CAKE INGREDIENTS: BLUEBERRY CAKE INGREDIENTS: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda pinch of salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 6 eggs 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon...

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Softbatch Cream Cheese Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Cookies

Softbatch Cream Cheese Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 2 ounces (1/4 cup) brick-style cream cheese (lite brick-style is okay but don't use 'whipped' or 'spreadable') 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup granulated...

Friday, April 10, 2015

Caramel Maple Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Caramel Maple Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Ingredients: 1/2 c pumpkin puree (ideally freeze 1/2 c pumpkin puree either in a container or if you want to get fancy in an ice cube tray, but previously frozen pumpkin puree is encouraged) 1 medium banana (previously frozen, in 1-2...

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Blueberry Pie Smoothie

Blueberry Pie Smoothie INGREDIENTS: 12 ounces frozen blueberries, do not thaw (fresh may be used, but you'll likely need to add ice) 1 med/large ripe banana (peeled and previously frozen in chunks is ideal) about 1 cup blueberry, grape, cherry, or pomegranate juice 1...

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Banana apple bread with caramel sauce and pecans

Banana apple bread with caramel sauce and pecans Ingredients 1 cup sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft, room temperature 2 eggs 2 very ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon...

Monday, April 6, 2015

Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach in a Creamy Cauliflower Sauce

Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach in a Creamy Cauliflower Sauce Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil (reserved from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes) 3 large garlic cloves, minced 1 small jar (3-4 oz) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, or use 3-4 oz fat-free sun dried...

Cream Cheese Filled Carrot Cake Muffins

Cream Cheese Filled Carrot Cake Muffins Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup applesauce 2 large eggs 1 tsp...

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Easter Oreo Bark

Easter Oreo Bark Ingredients - 1 package vanilla candy coating - ¾ cup Easter/Spring M&Ms - 8-10 Spring Oreos (crushed) - Spring or Easter Sprinkles See full instructions : lilluna.c...

DIPPED & DECORATED RICE KRISPIES TREATS® EGGS

DIPPED & DECORATED RICE KRISPIES TREATS® EGGS Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups mini marshmallows 2-1/2 cups Rice Krispies® cereal food coloring 1 cup white chocolate melting chips various sprinkles for decorating 1 plastic egg sprayed with non-stick cooking spray See...

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Pumpkin French Toast Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel Topping

Pumpkin French Toast Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel Topping Ingredients 1 (16 oz) loaf 2-day old Italian or French bread, trimmed of ends and cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 2/3 cup milk (I used 1%) 7 large eggs 3/4 cup canned or fresh pumpkin puree 1 tsp vanilla extract 2...

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Pumpkin Doughnuts

Pumpkin Doughnuts Ingredients 1 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour (measure 2 cups remove 2 Tbsp) 1 3/4 tsp baking powder 1 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/2...

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Berry Avocado Quinoa and Kale Salad with Honey-Lime Poppy Seed Dressing

Berry Avocado Quinoa and Kale Salad with Honey-Lime Poppy Seed Dressing Ingredients Dressing 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup canola oil 1 tsp lime zest 3 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 2 1/2 Tbsp honey 1 tsp dijon mustard 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp poppy seeds Salad 2 cups...

Monday, March 23, 2015

Creamy Ham Potato and Corn Chowder

Creamy Ham Potato and Corn Chowder Ingredients 2 cups cooked ham, diced into small cubes (I used left over ham roast, ham steak works too) 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 5 1/2 Tbsp butter, divided 1 medium yellow onion, diced (1 1/2 cups) 2 carrots, peeled and...

Taco Soup

Taco Soup Ingredients 1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef 1 medium yellow onion chopped (1 1/2 cups) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (optional)* 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles 1 (14 oz) can low-sodium beef broth 1 (8 oz) can...

Sunday, March 22, 2015

One-Pot Red Beans and Rice

One-Pot Red Beans and Rice Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound cajun smoked sausage (andouille) or other smoked sausage, sliced into ½-inch pieces 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped 1 rib celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2½ cups chicken...

Saturday, March 21, 2015

DOUBLE BERRY PUFF PANCAKE

DOUBLE BERRY PUFF PANCAKE INGREDIENTS: 4 large eggs 1 cup whole milk 1 cup Gold Medal® All-Purpose Flour 1/4 cup granulated white sugar 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup halved raspberries powdered...

Friday, March 20, 2015

Avocado Quesadillas (vegan)

Avocado Quesadillas (vegan) Ingredients 1/2 avocado, more if you prefer 1 small roma tomato, diced 1 green onion, sliced 2 tsp. nutritional yeast Seasonings of choice (I love smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, etc.) Salsa (optional) 1 large tortilla See full...

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

7-Layer Mexican Dip

7-Layer Mexican Dip Ingredients     2 lbs lean ground beef     2 packets (1 oz each) taco seasoning mix     1 (16 oz) can refried beans     1 (12 oz) container sour cream     4 medium to large avocados    ...

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Crock Pot Thursday Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Crock Pot Thursday Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs 1/2 tsp coarse salt 1/2 tsp pepper 2 jars Alfredo sauce 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen broccoli cuts 1/2 pound bowtie pasta, cooked 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, for garnish 2...

Cheeseburger Pie

Cheeseburger Pie Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 3 Tablespoons onion powder 4 eggs 1 cup mayonnaise ½ cup heavy cream 16oz shredded cheddar cheese Salt and Pepper to taste See full instructions : www.somedayilllearn....

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Casserole Ingredients 2 tablespoons of coconut oil 3 medium onions sliced 3 bell peppers; sliced 1 tsp of garlic 1 tsp of salt 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning ½ tsp of crushed red pepper flakes 2 packages of Hormel All Natural Beef slices;...

Friday, March 13, 2015

Skillet Basil Cream Chicken

Skillet Basil Cream Chicken Ingredients ¼ cup Milk ¼ cup Dry bread crumbs 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breast; 4 halves 3 tablespoons Butter ½ cup Chicken broth 1 cup Heavy cream 1 can (4 oz) Pimentos 1 cup diced tomatoes, or 1 can diced tomatoes ¼ cup Basil; fresh,...

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Easy Homemade Bounty aka Mounds

Easy Homemade Bounty aka Mounds Ingredients: 15 oz milk cooking chocolate 3 cups shredded coconut 1 cup sweetened condensed milk See full recipes on : notenoughcinnamon.c...

Baby Back Ribs Fall off the Bone Recipe

Baby Back Ribs Fall off the Bone Recipe Ingredients 5 pounds baby back ribs salt & pepper 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce See full recipes on : www.steamykitchen.com&nb...

Saturday, March 7, 2015

Candy Cane Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Candy Cane Christmas Tree Cupcakes Ingredients: Cupcakes Sugar Cones White Candy Melts White Sugar crystals Frosting Pink Sugar crystals Candy Canes Fondant Icing colors (I used Wilton Dusty Rose & ) Snowflake Sprinkles Confetti Sprinkles See full recipes on :...

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Cauliflower Pizza Crust with Roasted Vegetables and Goat Cheese

Cauliflower Pizza Crust with Roasted Vegetables and Goat Cheese Ingredients: For the cauliflower crust: 1 small head of cauliflower, florets removed ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried basil ½...

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Baked Chicken Parmesan

Baked Chicken Parmesan Ingredients: 4 (about 8 oz each) chicken breast, fat trimmed, sliced in half to make 8 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (I used whole wheat) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp butter, melted (or olive oil) 3/4 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese (I...

Pasta Alla Vodka

Pasta Alla Vodka Ingredients 1 pound Pasta 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 2 Tablespoons Butter 1 whole Medium Onion, Chopped Finely 2 cloves (to 3 Cloves) Garlic, Chopped 3/4 cups (to 1 Cup) Vodka 1 can (About 14 Oz.) Tomato Puree 1 cup Heavy Cream 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes 1/4...

Monday, March 2, 2015

Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pasta

Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pasta Ingredients: 1 pound penne pasta 8 ounces bacon ends & pieces, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced  1 large onion, diced 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 cups milk  1 (10-ounce)...

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Boozy Banana Split Jelly Shots

Boozy Banana Split Jelly Shots  Ingredients 3/4 cup water 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin ...

Valentine Shortbread Cookie Sandwiches

 Valentine Shortbread Cookie Sandwiches Ingredients     2 sticks/1 cup unsalted butter, softened     1/2 cup granulated sugar     2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar     2 cups all purpose flour    ...

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Braided Spaghetti Bread

Braided Spaghetti Bread Ingredients 1 Loaf Rhodes Bread Dough or 12 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature 6 oz spaghetti, cooked 1 cup thick spaghetti sauce 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 –inch cubes 1 egg white Parmesan cheese Parsley flakes For more...

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Homemade Crullers

Homemade Crullers  INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup butter 1 cup water 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 eggs vegetable oil, for frying for the glaze-- 2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract {optional} Read full details...

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies  Ingredients     ⅔ cups Rolled Oats (gluten-free If Desired)     1 teaspoon Baking Soda     1 cup Old-fashioned Peanut Butter (I Used Skippy Creamy)     ⅔ cups...