Smoked Paprika and Garlic Roasted Almonds

Add to ❤ Favorites A savory and quick happy hour snack, garlic roasted almonds that are perfect for snacking! Ingredients 2 cups raw almonds 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon fine grain sea salt Read the Instructions here  

Baklava Cookie Bars

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 16 servings Crust 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp orange zest 1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cinnamon Nut Topping 1/3 cup pecans, chopped 1/3 cup almonds, chopped 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp cloves 1/8 tsp nutmeg 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted Syrup 1/3 cup honey 3 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp fresh orange juice Read the Instructions here  

Balsamic Green Bean Recipe

Add to ❤ Favorites Balsamic Green Bean Recipe, a healthy and fresh side dish, tossed with balsamic vinegar. A gorgeous and delicious side dish that your guest definitely will love. Ingredients for 2 servings 1 lbs green beans 1/4 Cap Balsamic vinegar 1 tsp of olive oil 1/4 tsp of salt or as required Read the Instructions here  

Soft Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 24 cookies 2 1/3 cups (330g) all-purpose flour* (scoop and level top to measure) 2 1/2 Tbsp (24g) cornstarch 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/2 cup (120g) regular sour cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp almond extract Frosting 1/2 cup (112g) butter, softened (I recommend using 1/4 cup unsalted 1/4 cup salted) 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar 3 Tbsp half and half, then more as needed 3/4 tsp vanilla extract Read the Instructions here  

Hot and Sour Soup

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 6 servings 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 6 cups reduced sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1 teaspoon Sriracha, optional 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 6 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 green onions, thinly sliced Read the Instructions here  

Steak and Potato Nachos

Add to ❤ Favorites Steak and Potato Nachos combine three of your favorite comfort foods into one amazing and indulgent skillet dish. Eat it as a drool-worthy appetizer, or as a hearty and full dinner. Ingredients for 2-4 servings 1 bag frozen waffle fries ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon garlic salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 pound flank steak Salt and Pepper 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese ¼ cup sliced green onions (sour cream and salsa for serving) Read the Instructions here  

Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato, Dried Cherries, Feta & Pepitas

Add to ❤ Favorites This beautiful salad, made with massaged kale, roasted sweet potatoes, dried cherries, crumbled Feta cheese and pepitas is both nourishing and delicious! Ingredients For the salad: 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced into cubes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon maple syrup 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 large bunch of Tuscan kale, stemmed and very finely chopped (about 6 cups chopped kale) For the dressing: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice or lemon juice 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1 teaspoon maple syrup Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste For the topping: 1/4 cup (pepitas) pumpkin seeds ¼ cup feta cheese crumbles ⅓ cup dried cherries ½ cup roasted or canned chickpeas Read the Instructions here  

Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Muffins

Add to ❤ Favorites Chocolate chip studded chocolate muffins with a peanut butter surprise inside! Ingredients for 18 muffins Peanut Butter Filling 8 oz cream cheese softened 1/2 cup peanut butter 145g 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100g 1 large egg lightly beaten 1/2 tsp vanilla Muffins 1/2 cup canola oil vegetable oil would also work 1 cup granulated sugar 200g 1/2 cup milk 2 large eggs lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 240g 1/2 cup cocoa powder 50g 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2/3 cup sour cream 150g 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips divided Read the Instructions here  

Linguine Carbonara

Add to ❤ Favorites Loaded with the flavor of garlic, bacon, parsley, and Parmesan cheese, this is a simple and delicious dinner. Cook’s Note: If you want to make this simpler, use precooked bacon pieces. If you don’t have fresh parsley, you can substitute dried, but instead of adding it at the end, it should be mixed into the milk, egg, and water mixture. Ingredients for 6 servings 1 pound linguine 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup frozen peas, thawed under warm water. ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper ¾ pound bacon, cooked, and then chopped (This makes approximately 1 cup) 2 eggs 1 tablespoon milk 3 tablespoons pasta cooking water. ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tablespoons chopped Italian (flat leaf) Parsley (Can substitute 1 teaspoons dried parsley) Pepper, to taste Read the Instructions here  

Cheesy Roasted Pepper Pinwheels

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 20 pinwheels 1/2 of a 17.3 ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed 1 large egg 1 tablespoon water 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped 1/2 cup garlic and herb spreadable Cheese, such as Boursin cheese 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, coarsely grated (about 1/4 cup) 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or basil Read the Instructions here  

Sweet Potato Chicken Cottage Pie

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings For the filling: a glug of extra virgin olive oil 400g skinless chicken breast, cut into chunks 150gr fresh mushrooms, chopped 1 leek, finely sliced ½ tbsp homemade butter 150ml chicken stock 1 + ½ tbsps rice flour 200ml semi-skimmed a2milk, warmed 100gr frozen peas handful fresh thyme leaves, chopped sea salt and pepper For the topping: 750g sweet potatoes, cut into chunks 1 tbsp semi-skimmed a2milk, warmed sea salt and pepper Read the Instructions here  

Cucumber Cups with Creamy Chicken Whip

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients 2 large cucumbers (English work the best) 12 ounces cream cheese, room temp (low fat/fat free) 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed 3 1/2 Tbl mayo (or greek yogurt) 4 green onions, chopped 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1 Tbl soy sauce, low sodium 1/4 tsp paprika plus additional for garnish Read the Instructions here