Vanilla Bean Yogurt and Nectarine Parfait with Candied Nuts
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In these vanilla bean yogurt nectarine parfaits have yogurt layered with nectarines and topped with candied nuts. A light and delicious treat!
- 4 (4 ounce) containers vanilla bean yogurt
- 2 nectarines (diced)
- 1/2 lemon (juice, about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- candied nuts
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Simple Rice Pilaf
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Rice pilaf is a simple delicious pasta and rice side dish that extremely easy to make! I use orzo pasta and toast it in butter before mixing in rice and cooking both in broth until tender. Delicious served with chicken or fish!
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cups water
- kosher salt
- sliced green onions (for serving)
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Sugared Cinnamon Almonds
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Cinnamon sugar crunchy coated almonds, just like the ones at the mall during the holiday season! Yields 3 cups or 12 (1/4 cup) servings.
- 16 ounces almonds
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 egg white
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
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Homemade Chocolate Frosting
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Whether it's brownies, cookies, cake or by the spoonful, this frosting is hands-down the BEST homemade chocolate frosting and my go-to recipe for allthethings! Yields about 2 cups.
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 stick unsalted butter (softened)
- 5 to 6 tablespoons whole milk (more or less depending on how thin or thick you like it)
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Parmesan Garlic Chicken Drumsticks
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Elevate your dinner with these Parmesan Garlic Chicken Drumsticks! Drumsticks are baked and slathered with a garlicky, parmesan-y and herbaceous sauce!
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2½ pounds chicken drumsticks
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning salt
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Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
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These cookies have a crispy edge, a soft chewy center and are perfect for dunking in milk or crumbling over vanilla bean ice cream.
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 2¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 bag milk chocolate chips
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Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
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These flourless chocolate chip cookies are incredible. Super easy to make and you won't even miss the flour! So tender and delicious!
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter (all natural)
- 1½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanuts (chopped (optional))
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Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken
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This recipe for Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken is one of my most popular recipes. A simple marinade/sauce of mustard, lemon juice, garlic and spices dresses up regular chicken breasts for a mouthwateringly delicious dinner.
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup stone ground mustard (I use Inglehoffer Original)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic (grated or squeezed through a garlic press)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
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Ancho Chorizo Chili
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What's better than a simple, cozy chili? This ancho chorizo chili is packed with a ton a flavor, thanks to chorizo, crushed fire roasted tomatoes and a generous amount of ground ancho chili powder. This huge pot of chili is ready in just 1 hour!
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound ground chorizo
- 28 ounces canned crushed fire roasted tomatoes (or regular crushed tomatoes)
- 15 ounces tomato puree
- 30 ounces canned pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounces canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 3 tablespoons ancho chili powder (or more to taste)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 heaping teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup water
- sliced avocado
- pico de gallo
- cilantro
- green onions
- sour cream
- cheddar or monterrey jack cheese
- hot sauce
- tortilla chips
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15-Minute Chipotle Cumin Grilled Chicken
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Deliciously spiced-to-perfection, grilled chicken in 15 minutes!
- 1½ teaspoons cumin
- 1½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 1/2 lime (juiced)
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
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