My Crispy Garlic Ranch Roasted Potatoes might just be my husband’s most favorite side-dish. It’s not uncommon that it shows up on our dinner menu weekly (we’re kind of creatures of habit). The potatoes are tossed in a homemade garlic ranch seasoning made of dill, parsley, onion powder & garlic powder and roasted to crispy perfection. Leftovers can easily be reheated on a griddle or pan OR served in an egg scramble, hash or egg bake....
Why You’ll Love These As you know, I don’t like to fry food very often. We have always baked or grilled our chicken wings. I came across this blog post, and it has changed the way we bake them forever. Toss the wings with BAKING POWDER! Which also makes them gluten-free. Who knew, right? The baking powder mixed with salt dries out the skin leaving it crispy and crunchy. I’m all in; no more deep-frying!...
Ingredients 1 cup peanut butter, (creamy, chunky or reduced fat) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray 12-hole muffin tin with cooking spray. Set aside. In a large bowl mix, by hand, sugar and egg until blended well. Add peanut butter and vanilla. Mix well. Divide dough evenly among the 12 holes of the muffin pan (about 2 Tbsp....
Why You’ll Love This You will come home with an empty bowl guaranteed! Definitely a crowd-pleaser! It’s a classic Southern Shrimp Dip. My biggest tip here is if using frozen shrimp, thaw on paper towels and change the towels a few times once they are soaked. Believe me, it makes a huge difference in the “fresh” taste of frozen shrimp. Recipe Ingredients Cooked shrimp – Small salad shrimp is what we use, not canned shrimp....
4 cups PERRIER® Sparkling Water 2 cups water 1 cup Lemon Flavor NESTEA® Sweetened Iced Tea Concentrate 3 Tbsp. honey 1 Tbsp. lemon juice ¼ cup granulated sugar 2 cup ice, crushed 6 lime, slices 6 lemon, slices Place sparkling water, water, Nestea, and honey in a large pitcher. Stir until well-combined. Moisten rims of the margarita glasses with lemon juice. Put enough sugar on a small plate to coat rims....
12 oz dark chocolate 2 cup mint chocolate candies 3 1/2 sticks butter 5 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 2/3 cup sugar Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and grease a 9-inch springform cake pan lined with wax paper. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, candies, and chocolate. Right before it’s totally melted, turn off the flame and stir. The residual heat will finish the melting process. Allow to cool....
A rare indulgence… Taylor decided he wanted to make French Onion Soup, with all it’s rich cheesy goodness. And yes, that cheesy goodness was indeed delicious. Topped with crusty bread and broiled until the cheese is melted and bubbly, this soup is perfect when you really just want to sit back and savor something warm and satisfying. I also have to comment on the adorable serving vessels… perfect mini-replicas of our beloved Le Creuset, and in the exact colors to match our rainbow kitchen appliances....
Ingredients 6 oz all-purpose flour 4½ oz Greek yogurt, preferably Voskos 3 oz honey, extra for topping 2 egg yolks 4 tbsp olive oil 1½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 1 cup heavy cream, chilled ¼ cup Greek yogurt, preferably Voskos ¼ cup cream cheese, room temperature 1 tbsp milk 3 tbsp honey 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp candy sprinkles, per cupcake...
If you are looking for a sweet summer treat, try grilled peaches. Grilling peaches brings out their natural sweetness and turns them into a tasty seasonal side dish or dessert. Suitable for gluten free and vegan diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. Grilled peaches are incredibly versatile because they can be served as a side dish to grilled meats or topped with ice cream and served as dessert. This is also a great way to use peaches that haven’t quite reached their peak of juiciness....
When Lindsay tweeted that she was looking for volunteers to write a guest post on her blog, I leapt at the opportunity. Love & Olive Oil has always been one of my favourite blogs and I am honoured today to bring you a recipe for a classic British cookie – the custard cream. First of all, let’s get one thing straight. In the UK, the custard cream is called a biscuit....
Cubing butternut squash may sound like a daunting task to many…. But not any longer because today I’m sharing with you basic steps on how-to cube butternut squash and to show you that it really can be done in a timely manner and without losing any fingers. While there are probably hundreds of ways you can go about this cubing task, this is the method I prefer. Here we go!...
Ingredients 2 tbsp quick cooking tapioca 2 eggs, whites and yolks separated 2 tbsp granulated sugar ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ tsp salt 2 cups milk 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ oz raspberries, or any fresh fruits of your choice Preparation In a small bowl beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 2 tablespoons of sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine ¼ cup sugar, tapioca, and salt....
Ingredients 2 pizza crusts, refrigerated, not thin crust 1 egg 1 tbsp water ½ cup baking soda course sea salt, to taste 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 24 pepperoni slices 8 oz cheddar cheese, extra sharp 4 oz pepper jack cheese 1½ tbsp cornstarch 12 oz evaporated milk 2 tsp hot sauce, such as Frank’s Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Bring a stockpot or dutch oven with 3 to 4-inch of water to a boil....
1 eggplant, medium 1 zucchini, medium 1 yellow squash, medium 1 fennel bulb, medium 1 red onion, small 8 asparagus spears ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil salt freshly ground black pepper water 30 green beans, trimmed 10 baby carrots, trimmed ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted halved 1 cup baby lettuces, mixed ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled , plus 1/4 lb. block 3 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp sherry vinegar ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped...
Ingredients 1½ lbs shrimp, 21 to 25 per lb. 2 Tbsp olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced ¾ tsp salt 6 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 tsp chili powder 2 tsp black pepper 4 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp lemon juice Preparation Snip shells of shrimp with scissors down the middle to the back, leaving the tail and first segment of shell intact. Make an incision along the length of the back where shells are cut and devein, leaving shells in place....
1 head lettuce leaf , torn into bite-size pieces 3 pears, peeled, cored, and chopped 5 oz Roquefort , crumbled 1 avocado , peeled, pitted, and diced ½ cup green onions, thinly sliced ¼ cup white sugar ½ cup pecans ⅓ cup olive oil 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 ½ tsp white sugar 1 ½ tsp prepared mustard 1 clove garlic, chopped ½ tsp salt fresh ground black pepper , to taste...
Ingredients 16 oz crab meat, drained if using canned 1⅓ cups breadcrumbs, homemade or store-bought, divided 2 pcs eggs, beaten 4 tbsp green onions, chopped 4 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tbsp parsley , chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp lemon juice, or lime juice 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce salt and ground black pepper, to season and to taste ¼ cup sweet chili sauce, per serving Preparation In a large mixing bowl, combine half of the breadcrumbs, parsley, green onions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and egg....
Ingredients 1½ lbs shrimp, large, peeled ½ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp baking soda 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, or butter, optional garlic, optional shallots, optional tarragon, optional parsley, optional Preparation Set the sous vide water bath to desired temperature according to the chart above. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with kosher salt and baking soda. Place shrimp in a heavy-duty zipper-lock bag or a vacuum bag. If desired, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and aromatics....
Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs – The EASY Way! Making spaghetti squash, meatballs and spaghetti sauce separately could take hours, but when you combine them to cook with our crock pot method, it becomes one of the most simple healthy dinners you can make! Each of these is prepared and cooked together in the slow cooker to infuse the flavors and keep it all perfectly cooked without almost any effort! The spaghetti squash cooks to perfectly tender providing long golden strands of squash or “spaghetti noodles” for the base of the recipe....
Ingredients 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 Preparation 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....
