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Ingredients Vegetable oil cooking spray 4 cups old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried cherries 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of salt 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, stir together oats, almonds, pecans, cherries, coconut, cinnamon, and salt....

Ingredients 1 15 ounce box Raisin Bran 3 cups sugar 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup oil 1 quart buttermilk 5 cups flour 5 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt Preparation Mix all of the ingredients together. Dough can be refrigerated up to six weeks. Bake in greased muffin tins at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients Olive oil, for grates 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 navel orange, halved and cut into 1/2-inch wedges, plus 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup orange juice 8 very thin slices peeled fresh ginger 1/2 Kirby cucumber, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 pound large scallops Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Heat grill to medium; clean and lightly oil hot grates. In a small bowl, combine honey and orange juice....

Ingredients 2 slices rye sandwich bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 4 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 5 ounces baby spinach 5 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 2 cups) 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler Preparation Make croutons: Preheat oven to 350. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss bread with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from one 17.3-ounce box), thawed 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar 4 firm but ripe red plums, pitted and quartered Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons brandy 1/4 cup sour cream, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degree. Cut out four 4-inch circles frompuff pastry, and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.Freeze for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat butter and sugar in a 12-inch saute panover medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter melts....

This sunshine cake will brighten anyone’s day and it is so easy to make! All you need are 5 simple ingredients. (see picture below). How to make Sunshine Cake Do not add anything that the box of cake mix calls for on the back of the box. All you do is add the can of crushed pineapple to the box of cake mix and stir. That is IT. Bake the cake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean....

Ingredients 3/4 cup (175 mL) dried adzuki beans 1/2 cup (125 mL) peanut butter 1 cup (250 mL) maple syrup 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt 1.5 cup (375 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, melted Preparation In a medium sauce pan, add adzuki beans and cover with enough water to fully submerge by at least 1 inch. Soak 2 to 3 hours or overnight....

These little bites of chicken are wrapped in bacon and get covered in a sweet and spicy seasoning. This is the perfect appetizer to make for a party or game day. Recently updated with air fryer settings. 10/26/21 Do you think I post enough bacon recipes on this blog? Nope. There can never be too many bacon recipes. Oh, and sorry about the number of chicken recipes I’ve been posting lately too....

Ingredients Coarse salt 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 pounds top sirloin beef or shell steak, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 1 red onion, quartered, layers separated 1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple in juice, drained, slices quartered 1 package (10 ounces) thin dried Chinese noodles or spaghetti...

Ingredients 4 pounds london broil beef 2 teaspoons black pepper, chili powder, garlic and onion powder, cayenne each 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup worchestershire, lime juice, apple cider vinegar and hot sauce, each 1 tablespoon cumin Preparation Trim fat, cut steak into 4" strips, 1/2" wide. Add all ingredients, mix, marinate overnight. cook in dehydrator Related Video

Ingredients 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 medium bunch beets with greens (about 1 pound) 2 medium carrots, grated Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together orange juice, oil, vinegar, and mustard; season with salt and pepper. Cut greens off beets; discard stems and cut leaves into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Peel and grate beets; place in a strainer and rinse until water runs clear, then squeeze dry with a paper towel....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 4 teaspoons honey 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cantaloupe (3 pounds), quartered and seeded 1 avocado, halved, pitted, and skinned 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, oil, and salt; set aside. Cut each cantaloupe quarter in half lengthwise. Run a knife between the flesh and the skin of the melon; discard skin....

My kiddos watch me cook all the time and they know it’s one of my favorite things to do. They know it relaxes me and they know it’s my absolute favorite hobby. My oldest daughter has been asking me lately to let her cook and I’m just not ready yet to turn over the kitchen to her and let her “do her thing yet”. We love to watch Food Network together and both my lovies enjoy watching Chopped Junior....

Ingredients 4 chicken breasts, large 1 salt and pepper, to taste 2 bay leaves 1 package vermicelli 1 pound Velveeta 1 English peas, small can, drained 2 cans mushrooms, sliced, drained 1 can Rotel tomatoes, drained 5 tablespoons Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce Preparation Boil chicken breasts with bay leaves, pepper, and salt to taste. Debone chicken and reserve broth (enough to boil vermicelli). Boil vermicelli in broth until almost done....

Ingredients 1/2 cup Cider Vinegar 1 cup Cream 3 cloves Garlic, pressed 2 teaspoons Swerve Brown Sugar 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Pepper Preparation Combine all in a pint jar. Shake. Refrigerate Related Video

Soup season is upon us once again and Clam Chowder was a recipe that I’ve been wanting to make and share on this blog for a while now. Clam chowder is a creamy based soup made with potatoes, onions, carrots, celery, and clams. The juice from the clams helps give the soup its clam flavor so don’t skip out on that ingredient and don’t accidentally drain the juices into the sink....

Ingredients 3/4 cup Israeli couscous Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound Italian or graffiti eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 3 shallots, trimmed and quartered 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar 1/3 cup lightly packed fresh basil, torn Preparation In a small saucepan, combine couscous, 1 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, stir once, and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until couscous is tender, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound dried fettuccine Coarse salt 3 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (1 cup), plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons julienned lemon zest 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup torn fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Crushed red-pepper flakes, optional Preparation Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Transfer pasta to a large bowl, and mix in reserved cooking liquid, cheese, lemon zest and juice, mint, oil, and red-pepper flakes, if desired....

Ingredients 2/3 cup Sugar 1/2 teaspoon Salt 2 1/2 tablespoons Cornstarch 1 tablespoon Flour 3 cups Milk 3 Egg Yolks, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon Butter 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla 1/2 cup Heavy Cream 1 tablespoon Confectioners Sugar 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Preparation Mix in saucepan sugar, salt, cornstarch and flour Gradually stir in milk Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils Boil for 1 minute and remove from heat...

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham, cut into thin strips 2 bunches (12 to 16) thin scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces 8 large eggs 1 cup shredded (about 4 ounces) Fontina cheese Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in a 10-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans, ham, and scallions (skillet will be full)....