I’ve been making my quinoa in the Instant Pot for quite some time now, as it turns out perfect every single time. And since quinoa is a such great source of protein and naturally gluten free, it is a true staple in my household. This Dump and Start Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa is sooooo great because not only is it packed with Mexican-inspired flavour, it is loaded with good-for-you nutrients....
Ingredients 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 bell peppers, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1½ lb ground beef 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp smoked paprika Kosher salt black pepper, freshly ground 8 flour tortillas, large 1 cup cheddar, shredded 1 cup monterey, shredded 2 green onions, thinly sliced Sour cream, for garnish Pico de gallo, for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil....
Ingredients 2½ oz tequila ¾ cup orange juice, freshly squeezed 1 tsp grenadine ice cubes 1 pc orange slice 1 pc maraschino cherry Preparation Fill the cocktail glass with ice. Add the tequila and orange juice. Stir well. Pour grenadine slowly over the back of a spoon or down the side of the glass. Allow the syrup to settle at the bottom and slowly rise to create the gradient effect....
Cosmic brownies: cookie-fied! Your favorite nostalgic childhood treat is now in cookie form, with the traditional milk chocolate ganache topping stuffed inside a chewy brownie cookie. Another day, another stuffed cookie recipe, and these ganache-stuffed brownie cookies (aka “Cosmic” brownie cookies) are fan-freaking-tastic. I mean, the brownie cookie alone would be worth sharing, with its perfectly crinkly exterior and rich, chocolatey flavor. But with the hidden ganache filling? Well, these cookies take the cake....
We love our original Monster Cookie recipe, so we made them creepy and cute with candy monster eyeballs to enjoy during the Halloween festivities. Halloween themed cookies will certainly get the whole family into the Halloween spirit. And if you’re looking for easy Halloween cookies, this is the one! Why You’ll Love These These easy homemade Halloween cookies are not only cute, but they taste heavenly! Chock full of fun candy, peanut butter, and oats....
1 tbsp thyme 1 tbsp rosemary, chopped 1 tbsp ginger, minced 1 tbsp salt 1½ tsp onion powder 1½ tsp ground black pepper ¾ tsp paprika ⅓ cup sugar 1 cup lime juice 1 tbsp pineapple juice ¼ cup olive oil 3 lb chicken pieces, (thigh and leg) To Serve: pineapple chunks rosemary green onions Combine all the ingredients except the chicken, lime juice, pineapple juice, and oil into a mixing bowl and mix well....
Ingredients 4 eggs 9 oz Nutella ¼ cup all-purpose flour frosting , optional semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional sprinkles, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 x 8-inch pan and line with parchment paper. Beat the eggs with a hand mixer for about 5 minutes until fluffy. Place the Nutella in a large bowl and microwave for about 20 seconds. Gently stir in the flour until well-incorporated....
Flaky crust + Hearty filling = Paleo turkey pot pie bliss I don’t think I really need to say much more than that. I mean, the photos pretty much speak for themselves. A cozy plate of turkey and vegetables in a light thyme-sage gravy topped with a ridiculously buttery/flaky/melt-in-your-mouth, grain-free pastry crust. End of story? Almost. We should probably talk about that flaky, buttery pastry crust a little more since it’s pretty much the crown jewel of this Paleo Turkey Pot Pie....
Ingredients 18¼ lemon cake mix, 1 package 3⅖ fl oz instant vanilla pudding mix, 1 package 1 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs, beaten 10 fl oz Mountain Dew™ 20 fl oz pineapple with juice, crushed, 1 can 1 cup white sugar 3 tbsp cornstarch ¼ cup butter 1 cup flaked coconut Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, oil, eggs and citrus soda....
Ingredients 2 cup self-rising flour, plus ¼ cup for flouring the board and biscuit cutter 3 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 2 tbsp. shortening, cut into small pieces ¾ cup buttermilk 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted for topping Preparation Add flour, cut butter, and cut shortening and use a pastry cutter or fingers to mix in butter and shortening. The flour mixture should still have chunks of butter and shortening that are the size of small peas....
Taylor has an unhealthy obsession with Pho (or rather, it is actually fairly healthy by comparison to his other cravings). If given the option, he could eat Pho for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And probably a few meals in between. You may be asking, Pho? Huh? What exactly, is Pho? Pho (pronounced fuh, not po) is a Vietnamese noodle soup, usually beef-based. It’s a unique flavor, made by simmering beef bones for hours and hours with a curious blend of spices....
I was tired of paying those outrageous prices so I decided to give it try at home. Tantalize your taste buds with these spice-kissed roasted cashews! So simple you will kick yourself for not trying this recipe sooner. Why You’ll Love These Perfect for snacks, lunches, cocktail hour, holiday parties, etc! Salty, peppery crispy cashews. Ingredients All you need are raw cashews, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and a little canola oil....
This post was originally published on February 27th, 2017. Updated on February 23rd, 2021. Why sheet pan recipes are so wonderful Sheet pan recipes get high marks for several reasons, especially ones like this oven-baked salmon recipe. First, sheet pan recipes cook in just one pan, which makes everyone happy because the clean-up is fast. In fact, we often find that we can wash the cooking utensils, bowls, and counter space while the sheet pan recipe is in the oven, so in that way, the kitchen is tidy before dinner is even served....
Ingredients 1 bag spinach 16 oz bean sprouts, drained 8 oz water chestnuts, drained and sliced 2 eggs, hard-boiled, chopped 5 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled 1 cup vegetable oil 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce ¼ cup vinegar ⅓ cup catsup ½ cup brown sugar 1 onion, diced Preparation Tear spinach into bite sized pieces and add remaining ingredients. Mix all ingredients together. Chill in refrigerator, and then pour over salad just before serving....
Ingredients 6 potatoes, medium, or 5 cups mixed up instant potatoes 6 tbsp butter, melted 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp garlic powder 1 tsp parsley , chopped 1 tsp dry dill weed, chopped 1 ½ cups Swiss cheese , or cheddar, shredded 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed 1 cup cooked ham, cubed 1 onion, medium, finely chopped 3 eggs ½ cup milk pinch paprika Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F....
I may be slightly obsessed with bubble tea these days. Which is funny, because I’m not a tea drinker. But I guess if you mix tea with cream and sugar and squishy sweet bubbles, it doesn’t much taste like tea anymore, does it? Those additions make all the difference. My new quest is to figure out what other things I can do with boba aside from in tea. Like, dessert things....
It’s time to get your prep on with Weekly Meal Prep Menu: No. 5 ! Hey there! Welcome to the Weekly Meal Prep series where each week we feature 2 entrees, 1 breakfast, 1 salad and 1 snack or treat (and sometimes, a bonus recipe). Our Weekly Meal Plan Menus are designed to serve 4 people – or fewer if you don’t mind leftovers. This won’t be enough to feed you or your family for the entire week but it’s enough to put a good dent in the week....
This 10-minute blackened salmon recipe is bold, smoky, crusty and over the top delicious. You only need 2 basic ingredients to make this flavorful Southern-style dish that the entire family is sure to love. Suitable for low carb, keto paleo, and gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. This really may be one of the easiest dinners you will ever make. You only need 10 minutes and 2 basic ingredients – aka salmon fillets and the blackening spice....
Ingredients 6 pcs eggs, large 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting ½ tsp baking powder cooking spray 2 tbsp powdered sugar, for the entire cake Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl attached to a hand beater, beat eggs and sugar together until it doubles in volume, pale and light, roughly 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside. Sift together flour and baking powder....
Ingredients 1 lb buttermilk biscuits, baked, thawed if using frozen and chilled 1 lb breakfast pork sausage, preferably spicy, removed from its casing and crumbled 3 cups milk 4 tbsp all-purpose flour 4 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature Salt and pepper , to taste Preparation Brown the crumbled sausage in a large skillet without oil over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Add the butter and stir until melted....
