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Ingredients 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt 1 piece (2 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and grated 1 large garlic clove, grated 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, (about 2 lemons) 2 teaspoons tandoori-masala seasoning 1 teaspoon turmeric 3/4 teaspoon chili powder 3/4 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 2 tablespoons corn or vegetable oil 48 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left intact Black sesame seeds, for garnish Preparation Whisk together all ingredients except shrimp and sesame seeds in a large nonreactive bowl....

Ingredients 1 cup green or red Swiss chard, stemmed and finely chopped 1 garlic clove 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 whole-wheat pitas, cut into wedges and toasted Preparation Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add chard; cook until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes....

January Foods In Season. In episode 035 of the Magic With Gadgets Podcast we are talking about what we are cooking in January, what’s in season and which kitchen gadget recipes to get excited about this month. These foods in season for January are also featured in the Magic With Gadgets Podcast. Simply search for Magic With Gadgets on your preferred podcast player, then scroll to episode 35 of season 1 to access this awesome episode....

Air Fryer Frozen French Fries. Learn how to effortlessly cook frozen French Fries in air fryer. These air fryer frozen French fries are perfectly crispy, yet much lower in calories than takeout. But I have something even better than our air fryer frozen fries for you to check out first. It is our Learn Your Air Fryer online course and our free air fryer mini course. They are ideal for air fryer beginners....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled) 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 ripe bananas), plus 1 whole banana, for garnish (optional) 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Honey-Cinnamon Frosting Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners....

Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish....

Have you ever ordered any of those make at home meals that you get delivered to your door like Hello Fresh? This recipe reminds me of something you’d get from one of those companies. It’s fancy yet easy to make but looks like a restaurant-quality dish when everything is put together at the end. I actually found this recipe in a Better Home and Gardens magazine back in 2014 and it’s one of my favorites....

Pasta is so delicious in any shape or form. Manicotti is a fun shaped tubular pasta and you can stuff them with pretty much anything you want. Like cheese. All kinds of cheese. No boiling is required to cook these noodles, they get cooked in the casserole dish with the sauce when it is bubbling in the oven. Manicotti reminds me of the Italian version of enchiladas. The marinara sauce replaces the enchilada sauce, the manicotti shells replace the tortillas, and the cheese is used instead of beef/chicken....

Ingredients 4 ounces (8 tablespoons) salted butter, softened 1 baguette, halved horizontally and quartered crosswise 4 ounces thinly sliced French ham 2 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese Dijon mustard, for serving Cornichons, for serving Preparation Spread 1 tablespoon butter on each piece of baguette. Divide ham and cheese among bottom halves of bread. Sandwich with top halves. Serve with mustard and cornichons. Related Video

Ingredients 1/4 cup tamarind paste 1 vanilla bean, split in half 2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar 2 teaspoons light-brown sugar 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 whole skinless, boneless chicken breast (12 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips 1 onion, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons 2-inch piece ginger (3/4 ounce), cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks, plus more, finely chopped, for garnish 1/2 green chile, finely chopped, plus more thinly sliced for garnish...

One of the easiest meats to smoke is poultry. Just like my applewood smoked chicken, this a great beginner smoker recipe because it’s not finicky, there’s no stall, and it doesn’t take any effort at all once it’s on the smoker. This smoked turkey breast recipe takes both the flavor and texture to the next level. The turkey breast brine adds a tremendous amount of moisture which makes the white meat extra juicy and tender!...

Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa. How to make a delicious fast Mexican quinoa that is vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and perfect for a healthy instant pot lunch or dinner. This instant pot Mexican quinoa is similar to a rice casserole and is loaded with sweetcorn, black beans, salsa and wholegrain quinoa. Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa After showing you how to make quinoa in the instant pot and transforming the quinoa into an instant pot quinoa salad, my next thought was a Mexican one pot dish....

Ingredients Lighter Piecrust 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1 1/3 cups plus 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch Coarse salt 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger 2 large egg yolks, plus 4 large egg whites Pinch of cream of tartar Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place a 9-by-1 1/2-inch flan ring or the ring of a springform pan on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; set aside....

Ingredients 2 Poblano Chilies, large 3 Russet Potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes 1/2 cup Milk, warmed 1/4 cup Butter 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, coarsely grated Preparation Char poblano chillies, let weep in a bag and peel Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling water, about 20 min. Drain Add Milk, butter and mash potatoes. Add cheddar and chillies. Season with Salt and pepper to taste. Related Video

Ingredients 6 oz box baby kale- 1/2 cup DF parmesan 1/2 cup spiced peppered nuts, pecans, sunflower or almond 1/2 apple, cut into very small sticks or diced small 1/2 teaspoon tahine (spiced chili with lime at Target or Walmart) 1/4 cup lime 1/4 cup olive oil Preparation Mix tahine lime and olive oil to taste. Equal parts lime and o.o. Add all other ingredients to bowl - then dress....

Ingredients 1 cup best-quality whole-milk ricotta cheese Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 10 ounces asparagus, trimmed 4 ounces small morel mushrooms (halved or quartered if large) 1/2 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock 3 tablespoons heavy cream 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chervil 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 4 very fresh large eggs...

Ingredients 2 pieces Skin-on Chicken breasts 2 quarts Water 1/2 bunch Parsley (chopped) 1 Tomato (quartered) 1.25 cups Baby Carrots (whole) 1.25 cups Celery (diced) 1 Onion (quartered) 2 cups Chicken Broth 1 Chicken Bouillon cube (if needed) Preparation Wash and pat dry chicken Place in large pot and cover with 2 quarts of water Bring to a boil. After a few minutes, skim fat off top of water. Add carrots, celery, tomato, onion, parsley, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon each, vanilla and anise extract 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 cups flour 1/2 cup oats 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup pistachios 4 ounces dried figs Preparation heat oven to 350o. toast fennel seeds mix butter ans sugar until smooth, add eggs, extracts and zest. combine remaining ingredients and mix. divide dough into quarters, form into 9x1 inch logs, place on baking sheet an bake until lightly brownede, 25-30 minutes....

Ingredients 3 1/2 pounds plums 1 1/4 cups sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Split plums in half, remove pits, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Do not peel. Place in a 6-quart nonreactive saucepan, and add 1 cup water and the sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook until fruit is very soft, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat; puree fruit and liquid in a food mill or food processor....

Ingredients 1 lemon from Joan Nathan's Preserved Lemons 7 to 8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Rinse lemon in water, drain, and cut in half. Remove seeds and flesh from half of the lemon and chop rind into little pieces; set aside. Remove seeds from remaining lemon half and add to the bowl of a food processor along with olive oil, cumin, coriander, and pepper; process until pureed....