I often get asked about my essential kitchen tools: the things we absolutely couldn’t cook without. Now that’s not an easy task: we’ve got a lot of things in our kitchen… how on earth will I ever narrow them down? But, if you look closer, there are things we use, and then things we use on a regular basis (and there are probably some things we never use that we need to purge, but that’s another issue altogether)....
Keto Breakfast Casserole – The EASY Way! We are breakfast people though and though. Whether it is a busy morning or a lazy one, a big pot luck brunch, or breakfast for one, this casserole meets the mark! What I love most about this Keto Breakfast casserole is that even though it is super low carb, it is packed with delicious comforting flavors and something anyone will love to eat no matter their diet....
Ingredients 20 oz crushed pineapple, drained 20 oz lite strawberry , or cherry pie filling 1 fat free pound cake 2 oz sugar- free vanilla instant pudding, or fat free vanilla instant pudding 16 oz Fat Free Cool Whip, or Lite Cool Whip 3 bananas, sliced Preparation Thaw cool whip. Prepare the pudding according to the directions on the boxes, with fat free or skim milk. Slice and cube the pound cake, set aside....
Ingredients 16 oz frozen garlic bread, (1 package) 24 oz spaghetti sauce, (2 jars) 40 frozen meatballs, italian-style 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Heat garlic bread with spread side up on a baking sheet in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until warm and golden brown. Set aside to cool. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F....
3 small cantaloupes, about 4 lbs or 1.8 kg total 1 medium papaya, firm-ripe, about 1 lb or 455g, peeled, seeded, and diced 1 medium cucumber, about 8 oz or 230 g, peeled, seeded, and diced 2 tbsp fresh mint , or 1 tbsp dried mint, minced 3 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp honey sprigs mint Cut 2 of the melons in half lengthwise. Scoop out and discard seeds. If a melon half does not sit steadily, cut a very thin slice from the base so the melon half dews sit steadily....
While I thought this recipe would be a bit more like a pasta-stew (don’t you think stew when you hear the word ragu?) it wasn’t at all disappointing! In fact, we’ve eaten it for 3 meals straight (read: it makes a lot) and are still raving about it. We added the leftovers from a grocery store roasted chicken we bought on Friday. We were all cooked-out after Valentine’s day, but all the restaurants were jam packed because hey!...
Ingredients 3 large eggs ¼ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper 1 tbsp unsalted butter ⅓ cup cheddar cheese, Shredded ⅓ cup ham, cooked, cut into bite-sized cubes ⅓ cup tomatoes, chopped parsley, chopped bread, toasted Preparation In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs together with the salt and pepper. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Pour the eggs into an even layer on the bottom of the skillet....
Suitable for people following Gluten-free and Paleo diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. And love venison and wild game? Then this Instant Pot Venison Stew certainly ticks all the boxes. It is a flavorful stew the whole family will love. Nothing gets me more excited than bringing you simple seasonal recipes that are easy to cook too. Less time cooking and more time enjoying all those fall moments. And this Instant Pot Venison Stew, filled with tender chunks of venison meat is all about simple quality ingredients with minimal prep that pretty much cook themselves, aka a dump and start recipe....
Today’s post is brought to your by our esteemed RD colleague and friend, Lily Nichols. Lily is the author of the best-selling Real Food For Gestational Diabetes and the new Real Food For Pregnancy. We’re so excited to have Lily here to share her best advice when it comes to real food nutrition for pregnancy. So without further ado, here’s Lily! The importance of eating a nutritious diet during pregnancy is well established....
Ingredients 1½ lb chicken breasts, skinless and boneless ⅔ lb cavatappi pasta, or tubular, spiral, shelled, or any small filled pastas of your choice, cooked and cooled 8 oz mushrooms, of your choice, fresh and sliced 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded ¼ cup chicken broth 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1½ tbsp rosemary, fresh, finely chopped...
You also might want to triple the sauce recipe… it really doesn’t make nearly enough! Makes 4 servings. Recipe from Epicurious. For sauces 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons wasabi powder 1 tablespoon water Directions Marinate salmon:, Stir together mirin, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger in a shallow dish. Add fish, skin sides up, and marinate, covered, at room temperature 10 minutes....
4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless; up to 6 breasts 16 oz Picante Sauce 1 envelope Taco seasoning 8 tortillas, up to 12 tortillas Put the chicken breasts and Picante sauce in a slow cooker on low for 8-12 hours. When done, mash up the chicken to break it up and shred it. Add the taco seasoning and stir well. Put the cooker on high and cook for another 30 minutes....
One dish with many variations Go ahead: Search the internet for ’cowboy beans’. We bet you’ll find as many variations in the sauce and type of beans as there are hairs on your head. Everyone has their own take on this crowd-pleasing side dish, so what makes ours so special? For starters, our variation calls for a homemade barbecue sauce made simply with ketchup, mustard, vinegar, maple syrup, and a handful of spices, which is an easy way to cut back on the loads of added sugar found in many other recipes....
Ingredients 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp dried parsley 1 tsp dried marjoram 1 cup red wine 4 stalks celery, cut in half 1 onion, quartered 4 lb whole chicken Preparation Preheat an oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Combine the paprika, black pepper, garlic salt, parsley, and marjoram in a small bowl. Pour the red wine into a roasting pan with lid; set aside....
We all know them, we all love them. Those pink frosted sugar cookies from the grocery store. Soft and fluffy, with a generous swirl of pink tinted buttercream and rainbow sprinkles. Is there anything happier in all the world? I mean, seriously, if you can look at this spread and not crack a smile… well, I don’t think we can be friends anymore. This recipe was adapted from my first book, where I originally topped it with an amazeballs cookie dough frosting (yes, it’s as crazy good as it sounds)....
1 lb flat iron steak ½ tsp pepper ¼ tsp salt 1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb fettuccine pasta 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 2 cups half and half 2 tbsp cream cheese ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, shredded Prepare pasta according to package directions. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil. Season steak with salt and pepper. Place steak in the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 135 degrees F for medium-rare....
½ lb fresh spinach 1 tbsp sugar ½ tsp paprika ⅓ cup red wine vinegar ⅓ cup vegetable oil ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and halved 2 tbsp sesame seeds 2 tsp green onion, minced Stir sesame seeds until golden in a skillet then set aside. Wash spinach thoroughly; dry on paper towels and tear into bite-size pieces. Wrap and chill. Blend oil, vinegar, sugar, onion, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce....
3 cups sweet potatoes, cooked , mashed ½ cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten ¼ tsp salt ¼ cup margarine, melted ½ cup milk ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup pecans, chopped 3 tbsp margarine, melted Combine potatoes, sugar, eggs, salt, the ¼ cup margarine, milk, and vanilla. Spoon into an ungreased 1 to 1 ½ quart baking dish. Combine brown sugar, flour, nuts and the remaining 3 tablespoons of margarine, spread over sweet potato mixture....
Ingredients 1½ oz vodka ½ oz amaretto Preparation Gather the ingredients. Build the ingredients in an old-fashioned glass filled with ice cubes. Stir well. Enjoy! Related Video
Cowboy Chicken Recipe If you are a fan of Cowboy Caviar, then hang onto your seat because this easy dinner just might knock your socks off. The dish was inspired by the flavors of the beloved appetizer and modifies the original Cowboy Caviar, to make it a perfect oven friendly baked dinner. In case you have never had it, Cowboy Caviar is a dip made from beans, black eyed peas, corn, bell pepper and a few other ingredients, all marinated in an Italian dressing mixture....
