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Ingredients 2 tbsp fish sauce tbsp brown sugar ½ tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder 3 lb beef shoulder, or beef chuck, cut into 1½ to 2 inch cubes 2 tbsp vegetable oil 5½ oz red onions, thinly sliced 1½ cups tomatoes, fresh, quartered (no need to deseed) 2 tbsp ginger, fresh, grated 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cinnamon sticks 4 star anise pods 2 green finger chilis, or any finger chilis of your choice, split in half lengthwise with stems attached...

Ingredients 1 dish pie crust, (9-inch deep) unbaked 1½ cups water 4 tbsp all purpose flour 1 cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla 5 tbsp butter, cut into 5 pieces Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fand set empty pie crust on a baking sheet. Pour water into the pie crust. In a small bowl, stir together flour and sugar. Sprinkle evenly over water in crust. Don’t stir. Drizzle vanilla over water in pie crust....

Ingredients 1 egg 3 tbsp almond flour 1 tbsp mayo ¼ tsp baking powder 2 tsp water Preparation Preheat the waffle maker. Whisk egg until well beaten then add almond flour, mayo, baking powder and water. Spray waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour half the batter into the waffle maker and cook until machine clicks to signal its done. Repeat with second waffle. Serve and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients ¾ cup milk ¼ cup sugar 2½ tsp instant yeast 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp sea salt, fine 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp nutmeg, freshly grated, optional ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar, for coating 19 cups canola oil, (1 gallon) 1¼ cups whole milk 1 vanilla bean, split and seeded ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup flour 4 egg yolks, large...

Valentine’s day is always a special time of year for us here at Love and Olive Oil. Not just because we love being in love, but also because February 16th is the anniversary of our very first post. Yes, two years ago to this day, we said “hello, world!” and let you all in to our daily deliciousness. A lot of things have changed since then – we’ve cooked in three different kitchens in two different cities, given up dairy, learned a bit about photographing food, done battle with cooked sugar, puff pastry, and roasted chicken, eaten dozens of cupcakes, and oh, yeah, got engaged (can’t forget that)… a lot happens in two years....

Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil 2¼ lb swiss browns, can be baby bella or button mushrooms, sliced 1 cup yellow onions, or red onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped ½ tsp dried thyme 1 cup emmental cheese, gruyere, shredded and divided 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided salt and ground black pepper, to taste cooking spray ¼ tsp parsley, per serving Preparation Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F....

For a quick dinner that’ll please the whole family, chicken piccata is just the thing! The thinly-pounded chicken breasts cook in a jiffy, darkening to a rich golden brown that’s crisp around the edges and topped with a rich pan sauce flavored with lemon, white wine, and just enough butter to make it oh-so-satisfying. You all said you wanted more quick and easy weeknight dinners… Well, I aim to please....

Ingredients ¾ oz vodka, vanilla, citrus, or clear ¾ oz Frangelico, or any hazelnut-flavored liqueur 1 Lemon, cut into wedges, sugar-coated Preparation In a shot glass, combine and stir the vodka and Frangelico. Garnish with a sugar-coated lemon. Drink the shot, then suck on the lemon. Enjoy! Related Video

We have some really incredible locally-produced honey here in Tennessee. We pick up a giant jar of raw dark wildflower honey at the Farmers’ Market every few months or so, and use it in everything from tea to salad dressings to baked goods. I swear, once you buy some really good pure honey, you will never go back to the cheap-o store stuff (yes, I’m talking about you, Mr. Bear)....

Sauce 1 cup ruby port 1 cup red burgundy-style wine 1/2 orange, sliced 1 lime, sliced 1 whole clove 1 stick cinnamon 1/2 cup granulated sugar For serving 3 cups vanilla ice cream 3 cups strawberries, fresh, sliced Whipped cream, lightly sweetened, for topping 6 strawberries , with stems, for garnish, optional Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish Making the sauce Combine the ruby port and red wine in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat....

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. baking soda 1 cup white sugar ⅔ cup butter, softened 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup mashed bananas 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease cookie sheets. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together, and set aside. Cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy....

I find that having weekly theme nights makes meal planning and prep soooooo much easier. Plus, it’s tons of fun! And one of my family’s most requested dishes is this Taco Lasagna, this delicious and Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas and really really good to cook Air Fryer Frozen Burrito. What exactly is taco lasagna? It’s the perfect mash-up of a Mexican food favorite and that classic Italian layered casserole. And the bonus is that it is much easier to make than standard Italian lasagna....

Ingredients 2¼ oz cake flour 2¼ oz all purpose flour 2 tbsp agave syrup 3 tbsp vegetable oil ¼ tsp salt 2½ oz cashew nuts, roasted ¾ cup plant-based milk of your choice, preferably coconut milk 3 tbsp rum , or bourbon 5 tbsp syrup sweetener of your choice, preferably agave syrup 4 tbsp sugar substitute of your choice, preferably erythritol 1¼ tbsp cornstarch , or tapioca starch 2 tsp vanilla extract...

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Ingredients 8 tomatoes, halved lengthwise 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced salt and ground black pepper, to taste Preparation Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Drizzle the olive oil over the cut sides of the tomatoes, and sprinkle with garlic, salt, and black pepper. Place tomatoes, cut sides up, onto the preheated grill, and grill for about 4 minutes until the tomatoes start to sizzle and show blackened grill marks....

Ingredients 1¼ lb chicken breasts, boneless & skinless 1 tbsp sesame oil ½ cup honey ¼ cup soy sauce 2 tbsp red onion, diced 2 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ tsp chili flakes 2 tsp cornstarch 3 tbsp water salt and ground black pepper, to taste sesame seeds, toasted 1 cup rice, steamed, per serving Preparation Grease the crockpot. In a bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, onion, ketchup, oil, garlic, and pepper flakes....

Spaghetti squash has become all the rage lately as a low-carb alternative to pasta. And for good reason. Roasted spaghetti squash not only tastes fantastic but it clocks in at just 45 calories and 10 grams of carbohydrates per cup (that’s 75% fewer calories and carbs than a cup of whole wheat pasta). Plus it’s low in sodium and is a good source of vitamin C, beta carotene and fiber....

3 pt vanilla ice cream, slightly softened 3 pt raspberry sherbet, softened 3 oz. miniature semisweet chocolate chips 14 drops green food color 2 cups whipped topping, thawed , frozen Line an 8 cup mold or mixing bowl completely with aluminum foil. Working quickly, spread the vanilla ice cream 1-inch thick over the bottom and sides of the bowl. Immediately place in the freezer and freeze for about 1 hour....

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you simply swapped the butter in a basic brownie recipe for olive oil? Amazing things, that’s what. Honestly, I’m surprised I haven’t made olive oil brownies before. For a blog called Love & Olive Oil, I feel like I’ve failed you (and myself) in that respect. Luckily, these here brownies more than make up for the delay. Seriously. You should stop what you’re doing and make them, immediately....

6 large persimmons, (peeled) 1 cup sugar 1 lemon, (juiced) 2 tbsp water 1 tbsp cornstarch Make sure ripe persimmons are used. Clean persimmons, peel, and discard any seeds. Puree the fruit using a food processor. There should be between 1½-2 cups of puree. Peel the persimmons, chop and place in a food processor. Pulse until it becomes a smooth puree. Transfer persimmon puree into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and add the sugar....