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Ingredients 36 oz chicken breasts, roughly ⅓ cup apple cider ⅔ cup barbecue sauce, of your choice 2 tbsp lemon juice, lime juice 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 tsp dried rosemary 2 tsp dried thyme 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried basil ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper cooking spray 1 cup roasted carrots ¾ cup sauteed corn kernels Preparation Mix together apple cider, apple cider vinegar, lemon or lime juice, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, barbeque sauce, and basil....

Up your side dish game with these crispy roasted potatoes, served with a black garlic aioli (it’s savory, I promise I’m not dipping potatoes in chocolate pudding here, despite appearances). This post is sponsored by Duke’s Mayonnaise and includes tracking links. For more information about tracking links and how to opt out, please visit All About Do Not Track prior to clicking any links found in this post. This dish is little bit inspired by Spain’s famous Papas Bravas, which is a dish of crispy fried potatoes served with a garlicky aioli (the traditional Catalan version is literally just garlic and oil worked together by hand until creamy, though many modern versions include egg to help with the emulsification)....

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces and uncooked 10 ¾ oz tomato soup, or 1 can condensed 1 onion, chopped 14 ½ oz tomatoes, or 1 can diced 12 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded 8 oz Ricotta cheese 2 chicken bouillon cubes 2 beef bouillon cubes 4 cups water 1 ½ tsp oregano 1 ½ tsp basil 1 tsp parsley 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp salt...

Suitable for vegetarian and gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. This really is one of my and Freddy’s favorite dishes. Made from scratch (no mixes here!) this corn casserole is rich yet light, creamy and oh-so-delicious. And full disclosure: the nutmeg is the secret ingredient that really lifts this up. Related Recipe : Southern Smothered Potatoes. We also like that it isn’t a sweet version, as we find the corn is sweet enough for us....

A Better-for-You Cocktail! This week on the blog we’re sharing four fruity, lightened-up, Better-for-You Cocktail recipes. Cocktails that are made with MUCH less sugar, refreshing, easy-to-make, and perfect for sipping on when the sun is shining and the temps are rising! Frozen Pineapple Margaritas is the third recipe of our Better-for-You Cocktail series—joining the refreshing Watermelon Mojito and Low-Sugar Paloma. Many of you love our Real Food Margaritas—a more traditional, on-the-rocks margarita which is one or our personal favorites as well!...

Garlic Roasted Veggies – The EASY Way! I’ll get right to the point…. This is absolutely the BEST way to eat vegetables. Something completely magical happens when these perfectly seasoned veggies go into a piping hot oven. The edges start to caramelize and all of the flavor potential comes to a peak. It seems like it should be more work, but it couldn’t be easier. Just a bit of chopping to prep the veggies, a quick mix, and the oven does its thing, bringing out everything delicious those vegetables have to offer....

8 pcs sourdough bread, ½ inch thick 4 oz gruyere, emmental or raclette cheese, shredded 4 oz cheddar cheese, grated ⅓ cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp dijon mustard 1 tbsp green onions, chopped ½ cup unsalted butter, softened For Serving: potato fries tomato soup, or should of your choice Combine all the cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, and chopped onion. Spread mixture on one side of 4 of the bread slices to within ¼-inch of edges....

1 small pineapple 2 large mangoes 2 large peaches 2 Tbsp brown sugar ½ cup balsamic vinegar mint , or basil leaves Prepare pineapple. Peel, core, and cut into wedges. Cut peaches and mangoes in half and remove pits. Place fruit in a large bowl. Spray generously with nonstick, butter-flavored cooking spray. Toss. Spray again to ensure it is coated. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Toss to coat evenly. Set aside....

½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature ½ cup granulated white sugar ½ cup light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 cup honey 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup sour cream 6 cups all purpose flour 1½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground nutmeg ½ tsp ground ginger In a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat butter, white sugar and brown sugar until creamy....

Ingredients ½ cup honey ¼ cup brown sugar, firmly packed 3 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 ½ tbsp. ground cinnamon 1 ½ cup quick-cooking oats 2 cups fresh blueberries Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan. In a medium saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, oil and cinnamon. Bring to a boil and continue to boil for an extra 2 minutes without stirring. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats and blueberries....

1 can pineapple juice, chilled 1 can grapefruit juice, chilled 2 liters bottle lemon lime soda lime , or lemon and orange sherbet Mix beverages together and place small scoops of sherbet on top. This makes 1 punch bowl. Sugar: 10g : Calcium: 2mg Calories: 41kcal Carbohydrates: 10g Iron: 1mg Protein: 1g Sodium: 10mg Related Video

Ingredients 2 medium skinless kiwi 2 tangelos, peeled 1 medium banana 8 ice cubes Preparation Wash all fruit, put in blender until smooth, add ice cubes and drink up for a nice refreshing fruit drink that’s low in calories and high in nutrients. Related Video

Ingredients 2 lb. London broil 2 large onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cup zucchini, sliced 3 cup tomatoes, roughly chopped 1 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. pepper 2 tsp. dried thyme pinch chili pepper flakes Preparation Rub the meat with salt, pepper, thyme, and chili pepper flakes. In the bottom of a crockpot, place half of garlic, onions, zucchini, and tomatoes. Add meat top with remaining garlic and vegetables....

As I told you, in the last post about fresh beets in the Ninja Foodi we are also going to show you how to cook the greens. We love beets! The beet greens and the stems are also edible. They are a terrific substitute for other greens such as spinach, swiss chard, collard greens, and bok choy. Simple and quick! Health Benefits of Beet Greens Beet greens are loaded with antioxidants, they’re high in vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, iron, and manganese....

Lentils are way under-appreciated. Especially for vegetarian cooking, they offer a delicious source of protein, texture, and rich earthy flavors. Granted, they might take a little while to cook, but they are always well worth it. We’ve done plenty of lentil soups and stews, salads and even sandwiches, but this is the first pasta I’ve seen that utilizes these nutritious legume. Apparently, lentils have the 3rd highest levels of protein in a plant, right behind soybeans and hemp....

1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1" cubes 1 onion, chopped 1 ½ cup mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp tomato paste 1 can tomatoes, diced 1 cup water 1 tsp dried basil 16 oz spaghetti salt and pepper , to taste In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add chicken cubes and cook, while stirring, for 5 to 10 minutes or until chicken begins to brown....

3⁄4 cup water 1⁄8 tsp agar powder, plus 1⁄16 tsp For Toppings: 1 tbsp soybean flour, roasted 2 tbsp black sugar syup In a small saucepan, add agar powder and water and stir with a spatula a few times, until the agar powder dissolves into the water. Turn the stovetop to medium heat and bring the agar water mixture to a boil. Maintaining a medium heat level, allow mixture to boil for 1 minute, then turn off heat....

I think I need to explain what led me to this Rhubarb Mojito – I have just ordered one of those barrel barbeques complete with a cool side barrel smoker. I have been wanting one for a loooooooooooooooooong time. As in at least 2 years. What this means is that spring and summer are going to be filled with numerous catch ups over food filled barbeques with family, friends and friends of friends (an African thing) from near and far....

These onions and peppers can also make a hearty filling for vegetarian dishes like burritos, tacos, and fajitas. Whether you prefer them as a side or the “meat” of the dish, this simple, classic recipe makes perfect bell peppers and onions every time! Sautéed Peppers and Onions- The EASY Way! Sometimes simple is best, and that definitely holds true for making the best sautéed peppers and onions. Using just 4 basic ingredients you can get delicious peppers and onions that are just like those you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant....

Any frequent reader of this blog knows that Lindsay has a sweet tooth and that she loves to bake. I, on the other hand, am not a baker. Sweet things aren’t my thing. Nine times out of ten, when I’m in the kitchen, I am making something savory. I could eat pepperoni pizza for dessert. No joke. But once a year I dust off my cake baking chops for Lindsay’s birthday....