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Pumpkin No Bake Energy Bites
By TrayH
Delicious and healthy energy bites celebrating the mighty pumpkin!
- 8 oz. (about 1 packed cup) chopped dates
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds or flax seeds
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats (dry, not cooked)
- 1 cup toasted coconut flakes
- 1 cup toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
Asian Quinoa
By TrayH
* In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons plum sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Cherries in the Snow
By TrayH
Dried cherries soaked in rum dot this light, creamy rice pudding
- 6 cups fat-free milk
- 3/4 cup uncooked arborio rice
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fat-free whipped topping
Macadamia Lemon Bars
By TrayH
* Preheat oven to 350°. * In a large bowl, mix flour, confectioners' sugar and melted butter until crumbly; stir...
- ~For the FILLING:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 2 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts
- Confectioners' sugar
Coffee Rubbed Rib Eye
By TrayH
* Mix together all the ingredients for the coffee rub
- ~For Coffee Rub:
- 4 – 1" thick 12 oz. rib eyes
- 1/4 cup each finely ground espresso and chili powder
- 2 Tbsp. paprika
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. dry mustard
- 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp. black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. coriander
- 1 Tbsp. oregano
- ~For Caramelized Shallot Butter:
- 4 oz. stick softened unsalted butter
- 2 oz. of caramelized shallots
- (instructions under step 2)
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Totally Sinful Brownies
By TrayH
Mix brownies according to directions, and bake for 20-25 minutes in a 9 x 13 baking dish
- 1 batch brownies (boxed mix or fudgey brownies)
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts (if don’t have salted, add sea salt)
- 1 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups
- 1 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
Dark Chocolate Cheesecake with Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache
By TrayH
A Dark Chocolate Cheesecake with Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache, Toasted Hazelnuts, & Sea Salt
- Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache:
- 3/4 Cup FAGE Total 2%
- 24 Ounce cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 3 Large eggs
- 1 Large egg yolk
- 10 Ounce granulated sugar
- 1/4 Cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 10 Ounce 72% dark chocolate, chopped
- 25 chocolate sandwich cookies
- 1 Cup hazelnuts
- 1/4 Cup butter, melted
- 4 Ounce chocolate hazelnut butter
- 4 Ounce heavy cream
- 2 Ounce 72% dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 Cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
- 1 Teaspoon coarse sea salt
Daddy Wu's Chicken
By TrayH
* In a plastic bag, add chicken and marinade ingredients
- ~For the marinade:
- 2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon sake or dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon grated garlic
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
- 3 cups cold water
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- ~For Daddy Wu’s Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sake
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 3 scallions, cut on a bias
Breakfast Pizza
By TrayH
It's a quick and easy eye-opener that appeals to all ages
- 1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 6 eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 package (3 ounces) real bacon bits
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Buffalo Scallops
By TrayH
Buffalo wings, yes! Buffalo scallops? Absolutely! Why keep the Buffalo sauce to only chicken
- 1 pound scallops
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasonings
- 1 teaspoon red pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup Buffalo sauce of choice (we LOVE and only use Frank's)