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Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Salt 6 ounces (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup finely chopped candied ginger 1 large egg 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract 4 cups confectioners' sugar 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons honey 1/3 cup water Preparation Sift flour, baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon salt into a bowl....

Ingredients 1 bunch cilantro, thick stems removed 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 to 2 red jalapeno or serrano chiles (ribs and seeds removed), chopped 1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Finely grated zest of 1 lemon, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 salmon steaks (6 to 8 ounces each) 1 cup couscous...

Ingredients 2 cups diced eggplant 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup diced yellow squash 1 cup diced zucchini Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 medium bulb fennel, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 2 cups thinly sliced red onion 6 cloves garlic, smashed 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into small pieces 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into small pieces 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 3 tablespoons flour Salt and pepper 1 onion, chopped 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds, (optional) 2 cups chicken stock, or reduced-sodium canned broth 2 cups water 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 pound green cabbage, shredded (about 2 cups) 1/2 pound red potatoes 2 tart green apples such as Granny Smith, unpeeled, cut into 3/4-inch chunks 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley...

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups cake flour, (not self-rising) 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 1/4 cups whole milk 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 2 sticks plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 2 1/4 cups sugar 6 large eggs 2 containers (6 ounces each) raspberries, 1 container pureed, 1 container coarsely chopped Gel-paste food coloring, in Tulip Red (optional) Pink Buttercream Chocolate Filigree Hearts...

Ingredients 3 wedges 3 large large red beets (2 lbs. total), roasted roasting instructions in notes 2 tablespoons 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 bunch Salt and pepper 1/2 cup 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 dash Dash cayenne pepper 2 1/2 cup 2 1/2 cups arugula 6 ounces 6 oz goat or feta cheese, crumbled about 1 1/4 cups...

Ingredients 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each) 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Preparation Heat broiler with rack 4 inches from the heat. Rinse salmon and pat dry with paper towels. Place salmon on a broiler pan and drizzle 2 tablespoons of lemon juice over the top....

Ingredients 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 2 cups walnut halves (about 8 ounces) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine sugar and salt in a large bowl. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add walnuts, and blanch 2 minutes. Drain, and immediately toss with sugar-salt mixture. Transfer walnuts to a rimmed baking sheet, and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool....

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 cup Valrhona cocoa powder 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup milk, room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Preparation In a small bowl, sift together the confectioners’ sugar and cocoa powder. Add butter, milk, and vanilla; stir until smooth and free of lumps. Related Video

This Turkey, Corn, and Black Bean chili is simply divine. I like to play around with the spices in my chili. Usually, it’s a combo of 2 tablespoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and some cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes. The addition of canned chipotle peppers in this is wonderful and I will be adding some every time I make chili now! Top this with some reduced fat cheddar cheese, sour cream or cilantro....

I went shopping at Aldi (with the hubby) and picked out the Aldi foods you must cook at home with your air fryer. The air fryer and Aldi are the perfect double act and I struggled to limit it to 21 Aldi foods. If you are looking for the best things to buy at Aldi and have an air fryer, then this is perfect for YOU. Best Things To Buy At Aldi I remember the first time I ever walked into Aldi....

Cheesy Bacon Potatoes. Let me show you how easy it is to cook air fryer cheesy bacon potatoes. Loaded with crispy potatoes, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese and onion. You will love the simplicity of this air fryer ranch potato recipe. The air fryer roast potatoes cook first, then the bacon, before we turn the air fryer into a foil packet dinner and load it up with cheddar cheese. Roasted Potatoes With Cheese & Bacon I had an idea....

Are you a popcorn lover looking for a quick and easy way to make it at home? Look no further than your trusty air fryer! This versatile kitchen appliance is perfect for making a delicious batch of crispy, fluffy popcorn in just minutes. Making popcorn in an air fryer is super simple and requires only a few basic ingredients. All you need is some popcorn kernels and a little bit of oil or butter....

Ingredients 2 diced avocados 1 finely chopped medium red onion 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice Salt and pepper Preparation Combine avocados, red onion, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Related Video

Ingredients 30 medium asparagus stalks, trimmed 10 slices peppered bacon 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Sriracha (Asian chili sauce) 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Separate asparagus into bundles of 3 stalks each. Carefully wrap a piece of bacon around each bundle, starting about 1/2 inch from the bottom of the tip; secure with a toothpick....

Ingredients 2 cups couscous (about 12 ounces) 1/2 teapsoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation Put couscous, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add oil, and stir with fork to coat evenly. Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil; stir one-third into the couscous. Cover remaining water to keep it hot. Press couscous gently with the back of the fork. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand for 3 minutes....

Ingredients 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/2 cup whole blanched almonds (2 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract 1 pound blackberries (about 4 cups) 1 orange zest, freshly grated Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan....

Ingredients 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 pound fettuccine 4 cubes (1/2 cup) frozen Basil Pesto 1/4 cup heavy cream Preparation Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap. With a meat mallet or heavy skillet, pound chicken to an even 3/4-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet; cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side....

Ingredients 4 hard-cooked egg whites, chopped 1/2 avocado, pitted and diced medium 1/4 small red onion, diced small 1 teaspoon mayonnaise 1 teaspoon sour cream 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Coarse salt and ground pepper Whole grain bread, for serving Arugula, for serving Preparation In a bowl, combine egg whites, avocado, red onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on wholegrain bread with arugula. Related Video

Ingredients 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup diced chicken 1 heaping tablespoon minced red onion 1 heaping tablespoon minced celery 2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Coarse salt and ground pepper, to taste Avocado or beefsteak tomato, if desired Preparation Whisk together mustard, vinegar, and oil; toss with remaining ingredients. To serve in an avocado half: Slice avocado in half lengthwise, and remove pit; mound chicken salad in each avocado half (makes 2 servings)....