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One-Pot Black Pepper Chicken
By TrayH
* Whisk together in a medium sized bowl, half of the soy sauce, half of the vinegar, and the sweetener
- 1-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
- 1-1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1-inch fresh ginger root, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced
- 3 tablespoons lite soy sauce, divided (optional, coconut aminos, Tamari or Bragg Liquid Aminos)
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar, divided
- 1 tablespoon coconut palm sugar or honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Strawberry Margarita Salad
By TrayH
The tequila-spiked dressing lends a signature flavor to fresh strawberries and greens
- ~For the VINAIGRETTE:
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons orange liqueur, such as Triple Sec, or orange juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons tequila or margarita mix
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced shallots
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- ~For the SALAD:
- 9 cups baby spinach (about 9 oz.)
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, halved or sliced if large
- 1 avocado, chopped
BLT pasta salad
By TrayH
* Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water as the label directs
- 12 ounce corkscrew shaped pasta
- 1/2 cup milk
- 12 ounces lean bacon
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 4 tablespoons chopped chives
- 5 heads Bibb lettuce, quartered, (or 5 cups chopped romaine hearts)
Baked Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken
By TrayH
* Preheat oven to 500°F and lightly grease a casserole dish
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
Strawberry Scones 2
By TrayH
Tender orange-scented scones studded with fresh strawberries
- 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 stick chilled unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 large orange, zested and juiced (to produce 1/4 cup of juice)
- 3/4 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp coarse sugar (optional)
Pumpkin Butterscotch Bundt Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese
By TrayH
If there were ever a perfect dessert for the coming Fall season, this Pumpkin Butterscotch Bundt Cake with Brown Bu...
- CAKE:
- 1 (18.25-ounce) package Duncan Hines yellow cake mix*
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- GLAZE:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 to 4 tablespoons milk
Meyer Lemon Bars
By TrayH
You don't have to use meyer lemons for this recipe but if you can find them you won't regret it
- ~ For the CRUST:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more to sprinkle on the finished bars
- pinch of salt
- 8 Tbls unsalted butter, still cool and cut into 8 pieces
- ~ For the FILLING:
- 7 large egg yolks
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup + 2 Tbls sugar
- 2/3 cup meyer lemon juice (from about 4-5 medium lemons)
- finely grated zest from the lemons
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 Tbls unsalted butter, cut in to 4 pieces
- 3 Tbls heavy cream
Lemon-Blueberry Crumb Bars
By TrayH
* HEAT oven to 350°F. * LINE 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 package (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
- 2 eggs, divided
- 2 package (8 ounces, each) PHILADELPHIA® Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon zest and 3 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon
- 2-1/2 cups fresh blueberries
White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies
By TrayH
This recipe is often requested for wedding receptions,” says Erika Busz of Kent, Washington
- ~For the FROSTING:
- 3/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1-1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 6 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 package (8 ounces) PHILADELPHIA® Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel, optional
- 6 ounces white baking chocolate, melted
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
REESE'S Peanut Butter Bark
By TrayH
* Cover cookie sheet or tray with wax paper
- 2 packages (4 oz. each) HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Bar, broken into pieces
- 1-2/3 cups (10-oz. pkg.) REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts or toasted almonds, coarsely chopped