Before you ask ‘Where’s the beef?’ hear me out… I’m a taco fiend. A few years ago if you asked me what diet I followed I’d tell you “Paleo + Tacos.” Though I don’t put a label on my diet anymore and I don’t eat strictly Paleo, my meals are still mostly vegetables. I see every meal and snack as an opportunity to get in more vegetables and fruits, but sometimes it’s hard when tacos are on the menu....
From Mongolian Beef to classic Steak Tacos there is so much variety. No need to call your local sub shop up for the steak bomb recipe because we got the perfect one for you. There is a variety of recipes with shaved beef here and even some dishes that look the same but have taste variations. The best part is that most of the meals make for fantastic leftovers. Once you cook the original pot you can save time for the next few days....
Yep, it’s that time of year again where gardens are bursting at the seams with all the zucchini. It’s not uncommon to see messages from friends with gardens asking, “Anyone need zucchini? We’ve got so many, we don’t know what to do with them!” Our response? Bring it on! There are a million and one ways to prepare zucchini and we love trying new recipes. And it’s our hopes that you feel the same way....
This year I found myself in a cookie rut, I didn’t want to make the same cookies I make every year, and I wanted new and creative ideas. Lucky for you, I searched the internet, found the unique Christmas cookies, and put them all into this list. There is something here for whatever piece of Christmas you’re baking for holiday parties, family potlucks, Christmas dinner, or Christmas eve at home with your family....
Ingredients 2 chicken breasts 2 cups herb and garlic marinade 8 oz dried cheese tortellini 6 tbsp butter 1 tbsp garlic, minced 2 tbsp flour 1½ cups milk 1½ cups heavy cream ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated ½ cup romano cheese, grated ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness. Pour the marinade over the chicken....
I have long been a fan of Scandinavian food. I have been cooking it at home via chefs like Signe Johansen and Trinne Hahneman along with dreaming of the day I get to eat it in an actual restaurant, or better still, in the region. You should see how fast I replied when the Norwegian Seafood Council invited me down to Aveqia to cook and eat Norwegian Salmon with Signe Johansen....
Ingredients 1 cup honey 1 cup spicy brown prepared mustard 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup fresh bread crumbs 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper ½ tsp. garlic , granulated 4 lb. boneless chicken breast Preparation Combine honey and mustard; mix well. Combine flour, crumbs, salt, pepper and garlic; mix well. Dredge chicken strips in flour-crumb mixture; shake off excess. Deep-fry in 375 degrees oil about 1-1/2 minutes or until completely cooked and golden brown....
Ingredients 8 slices pumpernickel bread 1½ cups thousand island dressing, (recipe follows) 1 cup sauerkraut, well−drained 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, plus melted butter for greasing ¾ lb deli-style corned beef slices 8 slices Swiss cheese, roughly 1 oz each slice 1 cup mayonnaise 6 tbsp ketchup 4 tbsp lemon juice 4 tbsp pickle relish 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce salt and ground black pepper, to taste 2 oz dill pickles...
Ingredients 2 egg whites, large ½ cup caster sugar 2 cups strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped 2 cups double cream 1 tbsp icing sugar Preparation Heat oven to 248 degrees F and line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Whisk the egg whites in a clean bowl using an electric whisk or tabletop mixer until they reach stiff peaks, then add the sugar in 3 batches, re-whisking to stiff peaks every time....
Saturday was spent going to Framlingham Castle with its wall walk and brand new slide that both adults and children can go on. The slide is big enough for children to sit on adults’ knees, meaning you can go EVEN faster. Then a lovely walk, having borrowed my in-laws dog. And Sunday started by the children wanting to learn how to light a fire without newspaper or firelighters. And luckily, being autumn, there are enough dry leaves around to act as kindling....
Ingredients 1½ oz cognac 1½ oz amaretto liqueur Ice, to serve Preparation Add ice to lowball or Old Fashioned glass. Pour the Cognac and amaretto over the ice. Stir gently to combine. Serve and enjoy. Related Video
Ingredients 10 potstickers, frozen cooking spray, non-stick Preparation Preheat air fryer for 2 minutes at 400 degrees F. Spray air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray. Place frozen potstickers in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray their tops with a light coating of non-stick cooking spray. Cook potstickers for 8 minutes at 400 degrees F. Serve them up with any favorite dipping sauce and enjoy! Related Video
Ingredients 6 oz tomato paste, (1 can) ½ cup water ½ cup corn syrup , light, such as Karo ½ cup white vinegar , such as Heinz, distilled 1 tbsp onion flakes, minced 1 tsp sweet chili powder, unseasoned 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste ½ tsp worcestershire sauce 1⁄4 tsp ground allspice 1⁄8 tsp ground cloves 1⁄8 tsp garlic powder 1⁄8 tsp red chili pepper flakes 1⁄8 tsp white pepper...
Ingredients 1cupsour cream ¼cuphorseradish,prepared 2tspfresh dill,chopped, or 2 teaspoons dry dill weed Preparation In a small bowl combine all ingredients and mix well. Store refrigerated in an air-tight container for at least 4 hours before serving. Ideally, allow the flavors to mix together for a day or two before serving. Related Video
⅓ cup instant non-fat dry milk ¼ cup water 3 eggs ½ cup non-fat cottage cheese ½ tsp salt dash pepper 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp chives, chopped Blend together non-fat dry milk, water, eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper and chives. In medium skillet melt butter. When hot, add egg mixture and cook over low heat until set. Serve immediately. Sugar: 8g : Calcium: 240mg Calories: 214kcal Carbohydrates: 11g Cholesterol: 169mg...
Ingredients ¼ lb. Monterey Jack cheese , grated, with jalapenos ½ cup pickled jalapenos, chopped 1 lb. lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage 2 oz. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated ½ cup mayonnaise 1 tsp. garlic, chopped 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. red cayenne hot sauce ½ tsp. salt croutons, toasted Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine the crabmeat, garlic, jalapenos, Monterey Jack, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and mayonnaise in a medium-size bowl....
Ingredients ½ onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 128 oz fire roasted crushed tomatoes, (1 can) 6 cups vegetable broth 1 tbsp chili powder 2 pcs chipotle peppers in adobo, (canned) minced, or a dash of chipotle powder 2 cups sweet corn, optional 12 corn tortillas oil, for frying avocado cotija, or queso fresco cilantro red onion lime wedges...
Ingredients 1 tbsp unsalted butter, for greasing 6 large eggs 10⅗ oz cream cheese 4 tbsp unsalted butter 3⁄4 cup heavy whipping cream, plus 4 tsp 4½ tbsp sugar, plus ½ cup for egg 2⁄3 cup cake flour 2 tbsp lemon juice, (about ½ large lemon) 1⁄2 lemon, for zest 2 tbsp apricot jam, for glaze 2 tsp hot water, for glaze Preparation Use a 9x4-inch cake pan. Cut parchment paper to line the bottom and sides of the cake pan....
½ tsp black peppercorns ¼ tsp red peppers, crushed ¼ tsp mixed pickling spices 4 lbs Kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped 2 large apples, cored, peeled and chopped 1 lb tomatoes , peeled and chopped 2 cups granulated sugar , or Splenda 3 cups white wine vinegar 1 tsp sea salt 6 chili peppers chilies, seeded and chopped (depending upon how hot you like this) 2 tsp fresh ginger root, grated...
Ingredients 2 cup pretzels, crushed ½ cup unsalted butter, melted 3 tbsp. granulated sugar 4 large eggs 2 cup sugar 1 tbsp lime zest ½ cup lime juice, freshly squeezed 3 tbsp. tequila ⅔ cup all-purpose flour powdered sugar, for dusting lime wedges, for garnish salt, for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Make the crust: In a large bowl, mix together crushed pretzels, butter and sugar....
