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 breasts

Tacos and Toppings


  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • a few green cabbage leaves, shredded
  • one bunch cilantro, chopped
  • toppings: lime wedges, sour cream, jalapeño slices, avocado slices, minced green or red onions


See full instructions : www.pinchofyum.com

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 olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon fine grain sea salt
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander


Shawarma Sauce



  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ cup tahini sauce
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • Salt


For the quesadillas



  • 8 large tortillas (to make cauliflower tortillas use this recipe)
  • 2 cups grated cheese (Monterey Jack is the best)
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Chopped cucumbers 
  • Lettuce


See full instructions : www.theironyou.com

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.com

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 almond extract
  • 2 pints (4 cups) fresh blueberries

GLAZE INGREDIENTS:



  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract


See full instructions :  www.gimmesomeoven.com

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 sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon brewed coffee, optional but recommended (leftover from the morning brew okay)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder, optional but recommended
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 12 ounces (2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips


See full instructions : www.averiecooks.com

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 inch chunks)
  • 1 to 2 tbsp maple syrup, or to taste (optional)
  • 1 to 2 tbsp, caramel sauce, or to taste (optional, and you can add it to the mixture or drizzle over the top of the finished smoothie)
  • 1 to 2 tbsp brown sugar, or to taste (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp pinch pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon (to taste, optional)
  • pinch of other seasonings such as nutmeg, ginger, allspice, cloves, etc. (to taste, optional)
  • 1/8 tsp vanilla extract (to taste, optional)

See full instructions : www.averiecooks.com

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 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • sweetener, to taste (zero-calorie sweetener, stevia, agave, granulated sugar, etc.)

See full instructions : www.averiecooks.com