Molasses Cookies with a Kick

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup molasses 1 large egg, room temperature 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg … Read more

Salted Caramel Bites

Ingredients 4 cups oyster crackers 3/4 cup butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla paste or extract 1 teaspoon kosher salt How To Make Salted Caramel Bites Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or aluminum foil) and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray. Spread your crackers in a … Read more

Slow Cooker Beef and Rice Stuffed Peppers

Classic stuffed peppers made with ground beef (or turkey), rice in a savory marinara sauce. Prep Time : 20 mins Cook Time : 5 hrs Total Time : 5 hrs 20 mins INGREDIENTS:   • 1 lb. ground beef (or turkey)   • 5 bell peppers tops cut off and diced for filling   • 1 1/2 cups cooked rice can be leftover … Read more

Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

This recipe has always been a part of my family since I was a little kid. I remember my Grandma used to make these all the time! She was a very skilled pastry chef, and I am so grateful to her for a lot of recipes! I have listed all the ingredients and directions so … Read more

Easy Homemade Beef Stew

Ingredients 2 lbs Beef Chuck Roast cut into 2-inch chunks, excess fat removed 1 Tsp Kosher Salt ½ Tsp Coarsely Ground Black Pepper 2 Tbsp Gluten-free All-Purpose Flour or Whole Wheat for non-gluten 2 Tbsp Olive Oil ½ Yellow Onion Chopped Large 4 Garlic Cloves minced 1 Large Carrot or two small-medium, cut into 2-inch chunks 2 Yukon Gold Potatoes diced into 2-inch pieces 2 Cups Beef Broth ¼ Cup Tomato Paste 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 1 Bay Leaves 2 Tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves to garnish … Read more

SEAFOOD MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE

HOW TO MAKE SEAFOOD MAC AND CHEESE Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort meal that many people like eating since it reminds them of their youth and warm nights. The question is, however, why not take it up a level and add a dash of sophistication and opulence? This dish accomplishes just that by … Read more

CRANBERRY PISTACHIO SHORTBREAD

Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter softened ¾ cup powdered sugar* 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour* AKA plain flour – 281 grams or 9.92 ounces ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon orange zest ¾ cup dried cranberries chopped ¾ cup unsalted pistachios* chopped Instructions In a large bowl beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy. With the mixer on low speed mix in the flour, salt and orange zest until just combined. The dough … Read more

Nutella No-Bake Cheesecake

Ingredients :: Biscuit Base: 360g chocolate digestive biscuits 30g butter Cheesecake Mix 800g cream cheese 135g double cream 67g sugar 280g nutella Ganache 100ml double cream 50g milk choc chips 50g dark choc chips Decoration 250g nutella Directions :: Step 1 Smash your biscuits into a fine crumb and melt your butter Step 2 Combine … Read more

20-Minute Basil Pesto

This recipe will show you how to make the best homemade traditional basil pesto from scratch in just 20 minutes! I also provide tips on how to preserve basil pesto and creative ideas on how to use this delicious sauce in simple everyday recipes year-round. Use basil pesto with pasta, pizza, chicken bakes, bread, or … Read more

Pesto Shrimp Mushroom Pasta

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound shrimp large, peeled, deveined ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ounces white mushrooms sliced ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup basil pesto ½ cup chicken broth 8 oz spiral pasta chopped fresh basil Instructions 1-Heat large skillet on medium-high heat until hot. … Read more