Ingredients 1 spaghetti squash 1 lb. brussels sprouts 1 onion, sliced 15 oz. chickpeas 2 tsp. dried basil ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes 3 cloves garlic, pressed ½ cup vegetable broth salt pepper 1 ½ tsp. lemon juice almonds, sliced Preparation Preheat the oven the 400 degrees. Bake the spaghetti squash for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the brussels sprouts. Place them in baking pan with olive oil and let them bake for 15 minutes....
Ingredients 8 cups cucumbers, sliced , unpeeled 2 cup onions, sliced 1 cup red bell pepper strips 1 tbsp salt 1 ½ cups white vinegar 2 tsp celery seed 2 tsp mustard seed 2 cups granulated sugar, Preparation In a large bowl, combine cucumber, onions and red pepper. Sprinkle with salt and mix well. Let stand for one hour. Drain ( do not add water) Salt will make it’s own liquid to drain off....
Am I the only one that’s disappointed by the serious lack of beautiful burger buns available at grocery stores these days? It’s aisle after aisle of plastic wrapped buns; deflated, limp little things with as much flavor and texture as a cotton ball. They are not cover worthy, that’s for sure. Last summer Taylor and I found ourselves in need of some stunning buns for our book cover. And don’t give me any of that true beauty is on the inside nonsense, we’re talking about burger buns here....
30 oz Cheap Pork-n-Beans , or 2 cans 30 oz Great Northern beans, or 2 cans 30 oz red kidney beans, or 2 cans 1 lb ground beef, browned ½ lb. bacon, cooked ½ large white onion , or 1 medium white onion ½ cup ketchup ½ cup Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce, any kind ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup white sugar 2 tbsp. yellow mustard 6 shakes Worcestershire sauce...
1 cup shortbread cookie crumbs, 15 cookies 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1 lb. cream cheese; softened 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 2 key limes, 1 Tbs. peels, grated and juice reserved Combine cookie crumbs with butter and press into bottom of 9 inch spring form pan (or whatever will fit into your crockpot). Refrigerate. Beat cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time, blending until smooth....
Ingredients 2 lb hamburger patties, thawed 1 cup quick cooking oats 2 oz onion soup powder, (1 package), preferably Lipton 2 eggs 8 oz salsa, (1 jar) Salt & ground black pepper Preparation Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Mix all ingredients together by hand. Mix them very well until they are well blended. Pour the mixture into a small rectangular glass pan. Place the pan in the oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes....
Cookie season is perhaps my favorite time of year. And something about this year seems more cookie-filled than most. So when OXO® asked if I’d like to help make a holiday cookie in support of Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, how could I say no? If you haven’t heard of Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, it is a national non-profit organization committed to funding new therapies used in the fight against pediatric cancer, which claims the lives of more children in the US than any other disease....
Green beans – The EASY Way! Nothing is more classic than green beans. They go with pretty much any meal and are served everywhere from a kids meal to the fanciest restaurants (of course they call them haricot verts because they want them to seem far fancier!) Green beans can be sautéed, steamed, fried, blanched, and cooked in almost any other method, but today I am going to talk all about roasting green beans in the oven....
Two weeks ago, on a trip to Southern California for some food photography fun, I hit the passion fruit jackpot. I haven’t been subtle about my lust for passion fruit, and sure enough, friends Todd and Diane had heard about my (small) obsession, and made a point to stop at a small produce store on our way to breakfast. I almost squealed when I saw the gigantic bags of passion fruit piled high on the counters (along with rambutan, lychees, and other exotic fruit I would have taken home with me if only I had brought a second suitcase)....
4 cups popcorn 1 stick butter , and butter for the hands when making the balls 1 bag marshmallows In a large pan, melt butter and marshmallows together, on a low to medium heat, while being careful not to burn the mixture. Add popcorn as mixture is cooling down. Once cool, form into balls. To color, add food coloring or color paste to butter/marshmallow mixture. Sugar: 14g : Calcium: 6mg...
Ingredients 1 cup raw cashews Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. Add cashews in a single layer. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching and keep an eye on the cashews since oven temperatures may vary. Remove from oven and chop or use as desired. Or, store in an airtight container for up to 1 week....
Ingredients 2 qt. turkey broth , or chicken broth ½ cup lentils, any variety, washed and sorted ½ cup orzo 1 cup leeks, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 3 cup turkey, cooked and diced ½ tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed 1 clove garlic, minced ½ tsp. season salt Preparation Place all ingredients in a 4-qt. saucepan and heat to boiling, then turn down to medium heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender....
It’s perfect for the busy weeknight meal when you’re too tired to cook. Even easier if you happen to have leftover rice in the fridge. You must have those days when you just don’t feel like cooking a large meal. I know I do, maybe too many of them. Rice and beans – We use refried black beans and plain rice kicked up a notch for more flavor.Pico de Gallo – Homemade or store-bought work....
They’re also versatile. Noodles can be used in many dishes, from the famous Pho to the classic Pad Thai. Rice noodle recipes are many and include cold and warm meals to cover all seasons. They also make a great pasta substitute if you’re going gluten-free. Rice noodles are yummy, nutritious, and delicious. So don’t be a dummy– use your noodle! Try one of these recipes with rice noodles today....
Prepared foods, pre-made items, fast food, and restaurant meals are all extremely high in sodium. But there are many excellent low sodium recipes that you can easily make at home that won’t have you missing the salt! Many salt-free or low-sodium seasoning blends are now on the market that packs tons of flavor without high sodium levels. So often, when people start eating a low salt diet, they forego some of their favorite foods....
Round up includes recipes that are suitable for vegan, low carb and gluten free diets. Weight Watchers points also included in some posts. Look no further, as I have compiled a list of 23 Instant Pot Mexican Recipes that are full of authentic Mexican flavors. From dips, soups and sides to entrées and dessert, this list has got you covered. And thanks to the Instant Pot, all of these recipes come together quickly and easily....
You’ll also love Air Fryer Hamburgers, Air Fryer French Fries and Air Fryer Veggie Burgers. Suitable for low carb diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. I loooooove that like these Air Fryer Hamburger, this totally tasty air fryer burgers recipe is soooo quick and easy. We’re talking ready in less than 10 minutes, folks! Juicy Burger Patties And cooking turkey burger air fryer style means you’ll get a crispy exterior and a tender and juicy interior without all the grease usually associated with cooking burgers....
Ingredients 2 cups milk ¼ cup butter , or margarine ¾ cup sugar 1 ½ tsp vanilla ½ cup biscuit mix 4 eggs 1 cup coconut Preparation Combine milk, sugar, biscuit mix, eggs, butter, and vanilla in an electric blender. Cover and blend on low speed for 3 minutes. Pour into a 9-inch, greased pie pan. Let stand for about 5 minutes, and then sprinkle with coconut. If you really like coconut, you can add more than just the 1 cup....
Black Bean and Corn Salsa – The EASY Way! Salsa really is something like a magic potion. It is wholesome, healthy, veggie packed, and ridiculously delicious! Eat it with chips as an appetizer, pair it with your favorite protein, or top some tacos. It is practically good on anything and friendly for kids and adults. Pro tip: Make a big batch of this Corn and Black Bean Salsa, and use it several ways over the week!...
Because we have blueberries coming out of our ears right now. Because we’ve pretty much been eating caprese non-stop since the first tomatoes showed up at the market, and the blueberries seemed like a logical addition (I mean, we’ve done a peach caprese before, and if that worked so well, why not other fruit too?) Because this blog is seriously lacking in the red-white-and-blue food department (said blueberry surplus has the blue food covered, for sure, but that’s the extent of it)....
