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Ingredients 1/3 cup farmer cheese 3 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt, preferably Greek 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 3/4 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 4 slices (1/2 inch thick) Whole-Grain Bread 1/2 cup sprouts, such as clover and garbanzo 5 ounces sliced roast turkey 1/2 medium tomato, thickly sliced Preparation Stir cheese and yogurt in a small bowl until smooth....

The taste of butterscotch chips is what I always imagined Butter Beer would taste like from Harry Potter’s World. I’ve always wanted to go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando Florida, just to try that drink and explore of course. When you’re sick of making chocolate chip cookies try these butterscotch chip cookies instead. What does butterscotch taste like you ask? “Butterscotch is a type of confectionery whose primary ingredients are brown sugar and butter, but other ingredients are part of some recipes, such as corn syrup, cream, vanilla, and salt....

Air Fryer Chicken Kiev. Delicious truly crispy chicken kiev cooked in the air fryer. Showing you how to cook both chicken kiev from scratch and from frozen in the air fryer. Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Kiev is an update of my air fryer chicken kiev supper recipe that I originally published in the December of 2015. Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Kiev I always remember growing up the smell of a recently cooked chicken kiev....

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken cutlets (8 to 10 pieces), pounded about 1/4 inch thick, if needed Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco 2 cups plain dried breadcrumbs (about 8 ounces) 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh sage, plus fried leaves for garnish Vegetable oil, for frying Preparation Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Stir buttermilk, hot sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds Boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 pound Boneless chicken breast 1 cup Plain full fat yogurt 1/2 cup Whipping cream 2 Large onions diced 2 cups Crushed canned tomatoes 1/2 cup Powdered raw cashews 1/2 cup Powdered almonds 1 tablespoons Ginger paste 1 tablespoon Garlic paste 2 tablespoons Tomato paste 1 cup Fresh coriander chopped 2 teaspoons Garam masala 4 Cardamom pods 1 teaspoon Whole cumin 1 1/2 Cinnamon stick...

Ingredients 6 lemons, scrubbed 2 cups sugar Preparation Using a vegetable peeler, peel zest from lemons. Use a knife to remove any white pith; cut zest as thinly as possible. Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add zest; blanch for 1 minute, drain, and rinse under cold water. In another medium saucepan, combine sugar and 2 cups water; bring to a simmer. Cook until sugar dissolves completely, about 2 minutes....

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gains in Bulk. All opinions are entirely my own. It’s baking season and oh how I love baking!! When I think of baking, I think of so many sweet treats I love like cookies, brownies, cakes, pies and bars. And so many of my favorite baked sweet treats are unhealthy. But not these….nope, not these Carrot and Zucchini Bars with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting!...

Ingredients 16 piece fresh oysters 5 ounce ricotta cheese 1/4 cup grated Monterey jack cheese 1/4 cup grated cheddar 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 4 ounce bacon 1 ounce chopped spinach 2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cut bacon into smaller pieces and cook until crisp. Set aside to cool. Shuck the oysters and leave them in the bottom half of the shell. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit....

Ingredients Coarse salt 2 pounds spinach, stems trimmed, washed 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 1/2 tablespoons naturally brewed soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons mirin (rice wine) 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted Preparation Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; season with salt. Add spinach, and cook just until wilted, about 30 seconds. Drain immediately in a colander, and plunge into prepared ice bath....

Ingredients 8 ounces Bacon 2 tablespoons Butter 26 ounces Mushrooms 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 1/4 cup White Wine or Chicken Stock 6 cloves Garlic 1.5 cups Heavy Cream 1 tablespoon Parsley 1 teaspoon Thyme 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Preparation Step 1. Fry the bacon in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel lined plate to soak up some of the oil....

This vegan crispy tofu is one of those recipes that will leave you wanting more! My inspired version skips the traditional thai noodles and instead uses zucchini noodles. Instead of chicken or shrimp, I pan sear firm tofu until it becomes caramelized and crispy and then combine it with fresh veggies, peanuts, and the most incredible and easy to make peanut sauce. Talk about an easy dinner using everyday ingredients!...

Ingredients 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 3/4 cup ice water Preparation Place flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor; process to combine. Add butter, and process until mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 seconds. Add 1/2 to 3/4 cup ice water in a slow, steady stream through the feed tube with the machine running, just until the dough holds together....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled) 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, or vegetable oil 1 large egg 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Assorted toppings, such as butter, maple syrup, confectioners’ sugar, honey, jams, preserves, sweetened whipped cream, or chocolate syrup Preparation Preheat oven to 200 degrees; have a baking sheet or heatproof platter ready to keep cooked pancakes warm in the oven....

Ingredients 1 cup (5 ounces) hazelnuts Canola oil, for pan 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees with rack in center. Spread nuts on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast them in the oven until they are fragrant, about 8 minutes. Transfer nuts to a clean kitchen towel, and rub nuts in towel vigorously between your hands to remove the brown skins....

Ingredients 3 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread 1/4 cup whole milk 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (93 percent lean, dark meat) 3 scallions, finely chopped 2 small garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 large egg Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Place bread in food processor; pulse until fine crumbs form. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with milk; set aside at least 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine turkey, scallions, garlic, parsley, egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and breadcrumb mixture; mix gently with a fork....

Mixed berry muffins are moist, fluffy, and full of fresh Summer berries. Frozen berries can be used as well with only 5 smart points per muffin. Serve them with some eggs and sausage on the side for a low point breakfast. Make sure to pin these to your breakfast board on Pinterest and be sure to check out my Healthy Breakfast Recipes board on there. The first time making these muffins I pretty much nailed it....

Ingredients 2 cups manzanilla olives 2 cups Cerignola olives 2 cups Arbequina olives Fresh bay leaves Preparation Place each variety of olive in a separate dish. Add bay leaves, and serve. Related Video

I finally have a photography schedule for the Winter here. North Dakota Winters are not any fun. If you haven’t been here before, it’s usually below - 0 from Winter to March with wind chills of -30 sometimes! BRRRRR!!! You’re probably wonder why I’m putting ice cream inside of cookies? This sandwich cookie would be great for those of you that live where it’s semi warm out around the Holidays....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons meringue powder 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more if needed 1 teaspoon water, plus more as needed Preparation Whisk together meringue powder, sugar, and 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl until smooth. (The icing must be very thick for the details on the flowers to show. If icing is loose, add more sugar.) Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a small petal tip. Cut twenty-four 2-inch squares of wax paper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup nonfat sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons sugar Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the milk and sugar and cook over medium heat until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. The mixture will turn the color of peanut shells. Related Video