HEALTHY AVOCADO-CHICKEN SALAD1 c. cooked chicken, chopped1 ripe avocado, seeded, peeled, chopped1 apple, cored and finely chopped½ c. finely chopped celery¼ c. finely chopped red onion3 T. finely chopped cilantro or parsleyZest of 1 limeJuice of 1 limeKosher salt/black pepper…
BLISSFUL TEXAS SHEET CAKE COOKIESCOOKIE:1 box chocolate cake mix2 eggs, lightly beaten1/3 c. oilFROSTING:½ c. butter2 T. cocoa3 T. milk2 ½ c. powdered sugar COOKIES: Preheat oven 350. Combine cookie ingredients in bowl and mix until completely incorporated. Dough will…
CRACKLY, GARLICKY CHICKEN THIGHS3 T. garlic powder2 T. smoked paprika1 T. regular paprika2 t. red pepper2 t. black pepper1 T. kosher salt1 c. vegetable oil2-3 lbs. skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs1 (8-oz.) carton sliced mushrooms1 (8-oz.) pearl onions, peeled1 (6-oz.) fresh…
EPIC SMOTHERED GREEN BEANS WITH POTATOES4 slices thick-cut hickory-smoked bacon, chopped½ c. sliced yellow onion1 T. minced garlic4 c. beef broth2 lbs. fresh green beans, cut into 2” pieces1 T. TabascoKosher salt/black pepper/crushed red pepper to taste4 medium red potatoes,…
OPRAH’S FAVORITE KALE AND FARRO SOUP1 T. olive oil1 small yellow onion finely chopped1 leek, white and light green parts only, halved and rinsed and thinly sliced2 medium carrots, diced2 celery stalks, diced2 c. pearled farro, rinsed and drained1 lb…
BEST ALL-IN-ONE BRUNCH CASSEROLE12 c. cubed bread (like sourdough, brioche, etc.02 T. olive oil1 c. chopped red onion1 (5-oz.) bag fresh baby spinach1 c. shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese, divided1 c. shredded Swiss cheese, divided1 lb. cubed smoked ham6 eggs4…
RICE PUDDING MUG CAKE1 large egg¼ c. sugar1 c. milk½ t. vanilla extractPinch of Kosher saltPinch of ground cinnamon¼ c. raisins2 c. cooked rice In medium bowl, whisk together egg and sugar with a fork. Stir in milk, vanilla, salt…
MAGNIFICNET MOCHA FONDUE1 lb. semisweet chocolate2/3 c. heavy cream2 T. instant expresso powder6 T. coffee-flavored liqueur, such as KahluaDonut holes and assorted fruits, for dipping Chop chocolate and place in large bowl. Set aside. Heat cream, expresso powder and liqueur…
SWEET POTATO DOUGHNUT MUFFINSWHISK:2 ½ c. flour1 ½ t. baking powder1 ½ t. salt¼ t. baking soda¼ t. ground nutmegBLEND:1/3 c. buttermilk1/3 c. whole milk½ c. pureed sweet potato (about 1 baked sweet potato)1 t. vanillaCREAM:1 stick butter, room temp¾…
EASY BROCCOLI CHEDDAR CHEESE STRATAOlive oil6 green onions, chopped2 c. fresh broccoli florets, chopped1 red bell pepper, finely chopped2 T. minced garlicSalt, black pepper5 whole whet English muffins, split, toasted and quartered2 c. shredded cheddar cheese, divided8 large eggs2 ½…