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Power Balls
By jenlin
In a food processor, pulse the oats, peanut butter, honey, chocolate chips, cranberries, sunflower seeds and flax ...
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup extra-crunchy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons flax seed
Steak au Poivre and Ratatouille Hash
By jenlin
season and cook steak to desired temp
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- One 12-ounce beef filet
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 2 large Yukon gold potatoes, par cooked in salted water (not peeled) and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Caprese Stuffed Avocado
By jenlin
Sweet and juicy grape/cherry tomatoes with fresh mozzarella balls are tossed in basil pesto and a touch of garlic,
- 1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 oz (120g) baby mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto homemade or store boug 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to season
- 2 ripe avocados peeled, seeded and halved
- Fresh basil leaves to serve (optional)
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze reduction to drizzle
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Grits
By jenlin
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 3 cups lowfat (2 percent) milk
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 3 cups grated Cheddar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 4 scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced, dark green tops reserved for garnish
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Old Bay Pretzel-and-Cheese Cookies
By jenlin
Place flour, Old Bay and salt in a food processor; pulse to combine
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 12 Tbsp cold butter, cut into 24 pieces
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 oz salted pretzels, coarsely chopped
Cayenne Cheese Straws
By jenlin
Special equipment: a piping bag with 1/4-inch tip, optional Grate the cheese on the medium holes of a grater to ma...
- One 8-ounce block sharp Cheddar, cold
- 2 sticks butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra as needed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
15 Bean Soup Crock Pot
By jenlin
Rinse beans and check for any unwanted debris and discard
- 1 pkg 15 Bean Soup
- 8 cups water (use chicken, beef, or vegetable broth for added flavor)
- 1 lb. ham hock
- 1 lg. onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder (optional)
- 1 can tomatoes (15 oz.)
- Juice from 1 lemon
- Optional: Hot sauce or crushed red pepper to taste
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
By jenlin
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, ends cut off
- Salt
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 whole large onion, chopped
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk, plus extra for thinning if needed
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Gingerbread Cookies
By jenlin
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg, and whisk together
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup dark molasses
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon maple extract
Chocolate Cookie Cheesecake Dip
By jenlin
Combine the cream cheese, mascarpone, brown sugar, vanilla and salt in a medium bowl
- One 8-ounce block cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 /4 cup mascarpone, at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 /4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups crushed crispy chocolate chip cookies, such as Tate's (from about 6 cookies)
- Serving suggestions: pretzel crisps, pretzel rods, potato chips, shortbread or other sweet and salty items to dip