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Ingredients 1 pound white mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1/4 inch lengthwise Salt and freshly ground pepper Olive oil, for drizzling 6 ripe plum tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch lengthwise 2 Vidalia onions, 1 1/2 to 2 pounds, halved and sliced into 1/2-inch rings 2 red or yellow bell peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds removed 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, cleaned and chopped 1 loaf of bread, about 12 by 5 inches, such as ciabatta or baguette...

Delicious and creamy this slow cooker chicken hotpot is ideal for an easy midweek dinner for you and your family. Think of it as creamy mustard chicken meets chicken hotpot in this diet friendly version of the classic. With easy to source ingredients that you probably already have in, this is what midweek dinners are all about. Chicken Hotpot Don’t you just love it, when you make a delicious slow cooker meal and you get to enjoy the leftovers the next day....

Ingredients 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen leaf spinach, thawed 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 small flank steak (1 pound) 1 teaspoon olive oil Preparation Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside....

Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon pine nuts 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup short-grained rice, such as Spanish Calasparra or paella, soaked in warm water 1 tablespoon raisins 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 pinch of cayenne pepper 1 pinch of ground cloves 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped...

Ingredients 10 small (about 12 ounces each) sweet dumpling squash or acorn squash 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar Zest of 2 oranges, finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground ginger Orange Ginger Sweet Potato Puree 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 pint fresh kumquats 10 fresh sage, leaves Preparation Heat oven to 400 degrees. Remove and discard top third of each squash, as well as the pulp and seeds....

Blender salsa might be the best salsa and easiest salsa I’ve ever made. Just throw all your ingredients into a blender and you’ll have fresh salsa just like at the restaurants. Have you ever ate at Moe’s Mexican restaurant? It’s like a Qdoba Mexican Grill or Chipotle. They are known for their queso dip but I like their fresh salsas as well. What I like most about this salsa is that the only equipment needed to make this is a food processor/blender and it tastes pretty similar to the one salsa at Moe’s....

Ingredients 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 1/2 cup honey 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 4 cups pecan halves (about 1 pound) 3/4 cup heavy cream All-purpose flour, for dusting 1/2 recipe Pate Brisee for Upside-Down Pecan Pie Preparation In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, combine butter, honey, and sugars. Bring to a boil; let boil for 4 minutes. Add pecans and heavy cream, and boil 3 minutes more....

The slow cooker is by far one of the most popular and useful kitchen gadgets in use today. It has been around since 1940 and continues to be used every single day in households across the world. We all love the convenience and the fact that all you need to do is put in your ingredients, turn the slow cooker on, and walk away. Is a slow cooker worth it for vegans?...

Ingredients 1 Whole grain tortillas or wraps 1 scoop Almond butter, or nut butter of choice 1 bag bare Banana Chips (any flavor) 1 tablespoon Honey Preparation Spread almond butter onto a wrap. Crush up banana chips into smaller pieces and sprinkle on top. Roll wraps and slice with a knife. Top with a bare Banana Chip on top and drizzle with honey before eating. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 2 3/4 cups All Purpose Flour or Whole Wheat White flour 3 Large Eggs 1 Egg Yolk Preparation Put the flour in a volcano like shape on the counter (or in a bowl), then, put one egg at a time and mix the egg in. Do that for all of the eggs, egg yolk, and mix in about 2 tablespoons of water. You can add more water if it feels too floury but it always is flowery at the beginning....

Ingredients 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar 3 tablespoons Olive Oil 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar 3 cloves Garlic - Minced 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme 4 Chicken Breast Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, and dried herbs, and season generously with salt and pepper. Reserve ¼ cup. Add chicken to the bowl and toss to combine. Let marinate at least 20 minutes and up to overnight....

Ingredients 1 cup Black-eyed peas, soaked for 8 hours in lightly salted water and drained 4 tablespoons Coconut oil 1 1/2 cups Red onion, sliced, about 1 medium 1 tablespoon Green or red chili, seeds and ribs completely trimmed away, finely chopped 2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped 1 can Diced tomatoes, drained (reserve juice), or 2 fresh 1 piece Ginger, 1-inch long, peeled and grated or finely chopped 2 teaspoons Berbere spice blend...

Ingredients 2 slices (1/2 inch thick) Whole-Grain Bread 1 large bunch red Swiss chard (about 14 ounces), stems finely chopped and leaves cut into 1-inch strips 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 large shallot, finely chopped 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 3/4 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock 3/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar Olive oil, cooking spray 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley...

Ingredients 6 ripe plums, halved and pits removed 1/4 cup sugar 8 ounces blackberries 6 ounces red raspberries 3/4 cup Sauternes wine 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 mini brioche or one small loaf 1 cup mascarpone, cheese 1 ounce heavy cream Preparation Set a large skillet over medium heat. Add 5 plums, cut side down; sear until plums start to blister, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir plums on skin side with a wooden spoon....

Ingredients 75 g Alter Eco Dark Blackout Organic Chocolate 1/4 cup Buddha Bowl Himalayn Sweetness Sweet and Salty Organic Popcorn 1 bag Alter Eco Cherry + Almond Butter Chocolate Clusters Preparation Line a plate with parchment paper. Set aside. Over a double boiler, melt Alter Eco dark chocolate, stirring regularly using a spatula. When melted, pour over the prepared parchment paper. Use spatula to spread evenly. Top with Buddha Bowl popcorn and Alter Eco coconut clusters....

Ingredients 6 cups cranberries 1 cup sugar 1 cup golden raisins Preparation Place cranberries, sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and cook until cranberries burst and the liquid they have released has become slightly thickened, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in golden raisins. Transfer to a large bowl. Cool completely before using for cookies. Related Video

Ingredients 12 pieces Boneless chicken thighs 1 cup All purpose flour 2 teaspoon Paprika 1 teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper .5 teaspoon Garlic powder 1.5 teaspoon Kosher salt (adjust to taste) 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) 1/2 cup Parsley (finely chopped 3/4 cup Celery (finely chopped) 1 piece Medium yellow onion 3/4 cup Green bell pepper (finely chopped) 1 cup Oil (adjust to cover pan .5 cm depth)...

Ingredients 1/2 pint fresh blueberries, washed and picked over 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, or to taste 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation In a small, nonreactive saucepan, combine blueberries, lemon juice, granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons water. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until blueberries begin to break down and juices boil and thicken, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and transfer to a small bowl....

Ingredients 8 pieces Boneless chicken thighs 2 pieces Medium zucchini, trimmed and sliced thickly 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil 1/4 cups Olive oil 2 tablespoons Pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon Ground cadamom 1 tablespoon Freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 piece Small red onion, sliced thinly 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Preparation Season the chicken thighs and zucchini with salt and pepper and toss with a little vegetable oil. Place on a grill heated to medium-high....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach, large stems removed, washed well 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 3/4 cup ricotta cheese (about 6 ounces), preferably fresh, drained for 30 minutes in a fine sieve 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan-Reggiano cheese (about 1 ounce) 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Semolina, for dusting 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter...