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2 lb lean ground beef 1 oz dry onion soup mix ½ cup water 2 cloves garlic , chopped 1 tbsp hot pepper sauce 1 pinch chili powder ¼ tsp ketchup ¼ tsp yellow mustard, prepared 1 pinch ground black pepper 4 wheat hamburger buns, cracked 4 slice pepper-jack cheese 1 avocado , peeled, pitted and sliced 1 bunch green onions Preheat the oven’s broiler. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion soup mix, water, garlic, hot pepper sauce, chili powder, ketchup, mustard and pepper using your hands....

Suitable for Gluten-Free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. This Instant Pot Clam Chowder recipe doesn’t take much more effort than prepping the ingredients. And like with this Instant Pot Salmon, you can spend less time slaving over the stove to make a stew, chowder or soup, this means more time to spend with your family and friends. Why You’ll Love It Easy to double or triple the batch to feed a crowd....

When it comes to meal prep, we’re all looking for ways to make cooking up healthy, nutritious, (and delicious) meals faster and easier. And fortunately, there are many kitchen appliances on the market designed to do exactly that. And two of the most popular gadgets (and also my personal faves), the Instant Pot and the Air Fryer, include loads of features that help you save time in the kitchen. #easycookingforthewin But before you can determine if you should select the Instant Pot vs Air Fryer, let’s answer the question “what’s the difference between Instant Pot and Air Fryer?...

1 cup water ½ cup tamari sauce ¼ cup xylitol 1 tbsp sesame oil 2 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp xanthan gum 2 tbsp sesame seeds, optional Place all the ingredients, except the xanthan gum, in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk together. Bring to the boil and reduce by about ¼ of a cup. Sprinkle the xanthan gum over and whisk in. Continue to boil until the sauce has thickened, then remove from the heat....

When you think of “pot pies” you probably think of something savory, with colorful vegetables and chunks of meat swimming in a thick and hearty gravy. And that’s all fine and dandy, until you get to dessert. There’s no reason that a pot pie can’t be sweet, and with that in mind I’d like to propose a ‘rebranding’ of pot pie to include just as much sweet as savory....

Buying local seems to be a trend lately. And I think that’s weird, it shouldn’t be trendy to support those in your community. It should be second nature. We’re getting there. But there is something that makes me giddy about a local business that truly rocks. It’s a hard feeling to describe, but the fact this amazing product, this truly divine thing, is coming out of my town, well, it makes me PROUD to live where I do....

Ingredients ½ lb monkfish fillet 2 tbsp butter ½ lemon 1 tsp olive oil sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste Preparation Season the monkfish with salt and pepper. Place a pan over high heat and add the olive oil. Add the monkfish to the pan and sear until golden brown on one side, then turn over and repeat the process. When the fish is golden brown, add butter, baste over the fish when the butter foams....

Ingredients 4 slices white bread, or wheat, country, or brioche loaf bread, cut into ½-inch slices 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup peanut butter ⅔ cup granulated sugar 2 tsp ground cinnamon ⅛ tsp salt Preparation Combine the sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir to evenly to incorporate and transfer to a plate. Spread roughly 1½ tablespoons of butter on both sides of your bread slices....

Well folks, I’m going to show you how to make those yummy and perfectly cooked potatoes in the Instant Pot. So perfect that you’re going to give a long consideration to those mahoosive sacks of potatoes you see at the supermarket that you normally would write off as ‘sooooooooooo many potatoes.’ Yeap, you’re going to become that person walking out of the supermarket with sacks of potatoes. And you won’t feel one bit bad about it....

Ingredients 1 fl oz vodka ½ fl oz pineapple juice ¼ fl oz grenadine Preparation Add grenadine to a two-ounce shot glass. Add vodka and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into the shot glass over a spoon (to layer) and serve. Related Video

Ingredients ¾ tsp salt ½ pkg semisweet chocolate morsels, melted 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 2 eggs 1 cup granulated white sugar 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder ⅔ cup evaporated milk 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 pie crust shell, frozen whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream, optional for topping Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pre-bake the pie crust according to package instructions. Combine the melted chocolate, melted butter, eggs, sugar, flour, cocoa, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract in a large bowl....

We all love the good ‘ol classic potato salad, but why not try something new?! My love for sweet potatoes was the driving force behind the creation of this Roasted Cauliflower Sweet Potato Salad. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m a big fan of the classic potato salad, but I also like to change things up with difference spices and ingredients from time to time. This salad will remind you a little of the classic potato salad, but with its own flavorful twist....

Ingredients 1½tspcayenne pepper 3tbspgarlic powder 1tbsponion powder 1tbspblack pepper 1tbspbasil 1tbspparsley 1tbspmarjoram 1tbspthyme 1tbspsage 1tbspsavory 1tbspmace lemon zest,(from 1 small lemon) Preparation Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an air-tight container. Related Video

Meal prep magic It’s no secret that we’re obsessed with meal prepping around here. It’s literally our secret weapon when it comes to eating healthy despite all the ‘fullness’ our lives have to offer. Having a fridge full of ready-to-cook meals, reheat and eat meals and salads and snacks prepped and ready to go means we don’t have to wonder ‘what’s for dinner?’ or rely on sheer willpower to stay out of the fast food drive-thru....

Apparently we have quite the reputation in our building. We’re the stinky neighbors. We’ve been told that sometimes, when we’re cooking something extra fragrant, you can smell it as soon as you step off the elevator. It only gets stronger as you go down the hall. Cookies, cupcakes, chicken broth, homemade bread… I can only imagine. I’m surprised we don’t get more random knocks at the door, hoping that we’ve got extra....

Ingredients for Lemon Brownies For the Brownie Base: Butter; this recipe calls for one cup of regular unsalted butter. Make sure you leave it out for 1-2 hours before you start so it is soft and ready to be creamed. Sugar; you will need one and a half cups of r granulated white sugar for these brownies. You can use a bit less if you don’t like overly sweet desserts....

Ingredients 2 green bell peppers, diced ½ yellow onion, diced ½ jalapeno, minced and seeded 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 tbsp chili powder ½ tbsp smoked paprika 1 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp salt 2½ cups vegetable broth 8 oz tomato sauce, (1 can) ½ cup quinoa 15 oz black beans , (1 can), drained and rinsed 15 oz kidney beans, (1 can), drained and rinsed 15 oz corn, (1 can), drained and rinsed...

We’ve saved you from searching “What to make with kidney beans?” and put together a list of the 30 yummiest options to try. You’ll be cooking with kidney beans (think chili) and using them to beef up the protein in veggie burgers. Kidney beans are much more versatile than many people think. Let’s get into these 30 mouthwatering dishes! 1. Old Fashioned Kidney Bean Salad As mentioned, kidney bean salad is one of the most often made red kidney beans recipes....

Originating from Italy, the creaminess of ricotta blends perfectly in both sweet and savory dishes alike. Light in texture, ricotta can create rich pasta dishes packed with flavor, as well as perfectly delicious sweet treats to appease a full crowd! Whether you’re typically a cheese lover or hater, these recipes prove just how versatile ricotta can be. Homemade ricotta cheese recipes Homemade 4-Ingredients Ricotta Cheese Are you struggling to find ricotta in the store?...

Post includes Weight Watchers Points Fish is so versatile and goes well with so many different side dishes, so it’s the perfect meal to make when you’re on a budget. Serve with fries, coleslaw, a salad, mac and cheese, or whatever you happen to have on hand. You can also serve delicious air fried food such as Juicy Air Fryer Burger, Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillets, best golden crispy fish, family-approved Air Fryer Pizza, best chicken wings, and Air Fryer Taquitos around....