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Kale Quinoa Salad with Walnuts, Cranberries, and Feta

Add to ❤ Favorites This kale quinoa salad is a healthy and hearty salad that stores well in the fridge, making it perfect for meal prep days. You’ll love the crunchy walnuts and sweet, chewy cranberries! Ingredients for 4-6 servings 4 cups loosely packed shredded kale 2 cups shredded brussels sprout leaves (about 1/2 pound of Brussels sprouts, shredded) 2 cups cooked quinoa 1 cup dried cranberries 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese 1 cup California Walnuts 1/2 cup poppy seed dressing Read the Instructions here  

Chocolate Hazelnut Buckeyes

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 15 buckeyes 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup Nocciolata chocolate hazelnut spread 1/4 cup (2 ounces or 4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter, softened Read the Instructions here  

Mexican Street Corn Macaroni and Cheese

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings FOR THE CORN ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup sour cream ½ cup cotija cheese ½ tsp ancho chili powder 1 garlic clove, minced ¼ cup cilantro 3 ears of corn FOR THE SAUCE 12 oz shell pasta 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp flour 3 cups milk 12oz shredded white cheddar cheese 1/2 tsp salt freshly cracked black pepper, to taste 2 tsp minced garlic FOR GARNISH cilantro lime wedges extra cotija cheese Read the Instructions here  

Baked Chicken Parmesan

Add to ❤ Favorites Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan. Crispy, juicy, and even better than a restaurant! Easy, kid-friendly recipe. Ready in 30 minutes! Ingredients for 2-4 servings 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 12 ounces each 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs 1/4 cup whole wheat Panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 large egg whites 4 ounces part-skim mozzarella 1/2 cup tomato sauce, plus extra for serving as desired Thinly sliced or chopped fresh basil Read the Instructions here  

Oat crusted chicken tenders

Add to ❤ Favorites These chicken tenders were so incredibly moreish yet beautifully satisfying. I served them up with some roast sweet potato rounds and handful of greens. Ingredients for 1 serving 2 tbsp (25g) gluten free oats, ground to a coarse crumb 145g (5oz) skinless boneless chicken breast 1 tbsp egg white 1/4 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp ground coriander 1/4 tsp Pink Himalayan Rock Salt 1/2 tsp melted coconut oil for cooking (melted and poured into a spray container!) Read the Instructions here  

Chocolate Double Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 18 cups 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup Peanut Butter & Co. Smooth Operator peanut butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 2 large eggs, room temperature Read the Instructions here  

Slow Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Spicy Garlic Chickpeas and Blue Cheese Sauce

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings 4 sweet potatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper for seasoning chickpeas 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 2 garlic cloves, finely grated 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for topping blue cheese sauce 1/2 tablespoon butter 1/2 tablespoon flour 1/2 cup milk (2% or whole) 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese, plus extra for topping Read the Instructions here  

No Bake Granola Bars

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for a 8×8-inch baking dish 1 heaping cup packed pitted dates 1/4 cup organic maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey 1/4 cup creamy salted natural peanut butter or almond butter 1 cup roasted unsalted almonds loosely chopped 1 1/2 cups rolled oats Read the Instructions here  

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Footballs

Add to ❤ Favorites These chocolate covered strawberry footballs are not only easy to make, they’re also delicious to eat and so cute for a football watching party! Ingredients for 12-16 footballs 1 cup chocolate chips ½ TBS coconut oil 12-16 strawberries, washed and dried, not hulled ¼ cup white chocolate chips Read the Instructions here  

Strawberry Balsamic Grilled Chicken

Add to ❤ Favorites Spice up your basic grilled chicken with a strawberry caprese salad on top. Top with a drizzle of balsamic reduction to make this Strawberry Balsamic Grilled Chicken complete! Ingredients for 3 servings 3 skinless boneless chicken breast 2 tablespoon olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon McCormick Garlic & Herb Seasoning 1 pint Strawberries, stems removed and diced 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, diced 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade balsamic reduction for topping Read the Instructions here  

Chinese Braised Beef Shank

Add to ❤ Favorites A very popular cold appetizer in China, Chinese braised beef shank with spices. Ingredients for 4-5 servings 1 beef shank (around 1500g, bone removed) 2L beef stock 20ml (4 tbsp.)dark soy sauce 20ml (4 tbsp.) light soy sauce 2 leek onions 2 green onions 1 thumb ginger 2 shallots 1/3 cup shaoxing wine 20g rock sugar Spices (around 30g in totally, wrapped in a spice bag) 4 star anises 2 small piece of Chinese cinnamon 4-6 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn 4 cloves 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 cardamom 3 Amomum Cardamomum pods 1 Amomum tsaoko 2-3 dried chili peppers (optional) Read the Instructions here  

Parmigiano Reggiano Tortellini with Artichokes

Add to ❤ Favorites Parmigiano Reggiano Tortellini with Artichokes and a tutorial on how to make your own tortellini at home like an Italian! Ingredients for 4 servings Artichoke Sauce ½ onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 artichokes, thinly sliced 150 ml – ¾ cup heavy cream Filling 150 gms – 5.25 oz. thinly grated Parmigiano Reggiano 1 egg Nutmeg, a pinch Tortellini 200 gms – 7 oz. (a little over 1 ½ cup) flour 2 eggs Read the Instructions here