Recipes

Ingredients:20 Oreo cookies, divided2 tablespoons butter, softened1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup peanut butter1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided15-20 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped1 cup cold milk1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mixInstructions:Crush 16 cookies; toss with the butter. Press into an ungreased 9-inch square…

Ingredients:1 stick of butter1/4 cup Cocoa1 1/2 cups milk3 cups Quick cooking oatmeal1/2 cup Peanut butter2 cups Sugar1 teaspoon Vanilla extractInstructions:Manage to make them about once a month. No-bakes are a must hav cookie whenever we take a car trip.In a pan, mix sugar, cocoa, milk and butter.Heat mixture and cook until it boils.Remove from…

Ingredients:1 cup of raw macadamia nuts (soaked for 30 minutes in filtered water)3 tablespoons of goji berries2 tablespoons of cold pressed coconut oil2 tablespoons of shredded coconut3 tablespoons of raw agave to sweeten1 teaspoon of cinnamon (add more or less…taste to your preference)1 pinch of nutmegInstructions:Mix all of the ingredients in a food processor.Form into…

Ingredients:150 grams (5oz) plain flourPinch of salt65 grams (21/2oz) cold, unsalted butter, diced25 grams (1oz) sugar1 large egg, beaten250 grams tub mascarpone200 grams (7oz) bar good quality white chocolate284 ml carton double cream3 bananasInstructions:Sift the flour and salt into a food processor.Add butter and whiz until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.Add sugar and just enough…

Ingredients:100g white chocolate chips400ml full cream milk300ml thickened cream1 tsp vanilla essence (I used a vanilla bean, split, but it was too strong)40g fresh mint leaves, washed and dried4 large egg yolks150g caster sugarRed or pink food colouring200g candy canes, crushedInstructions:Pour milk, cream and essence in a large saucepan over medium-low heat and bring to…

Ingredients:5 tablespoons Veg oil1/4 cup Cumin10 pounds Leg of lamb1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg2 tablespoons PaprikaPlain yogurt 80g (I used my homemade yogurt)salt 1/4 tsp.1 tablespoon TumericInstructions:Bone the lamb and cut into 1" cubes.Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mix, cover and refrigerate overnight. Skewer cubes and grill over charcoal about 7 min. per side.

Ingredients:1 package of Vitalicious Blue Bran VitaMix2 egg whites1 cup water1 teaspoon vanilla Flavored extractcup Craisins or dried cranberries1/4 sliced almonds1/4 shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened variety)Instructions:Prepare Vitalicious Blue Bran VitaMix according to package instructions.Add vanilla flavored extract, sliced almonds & Craisins.Spray Non-stick Square or rectangular cake pan well.Spread cake mixture evenly.Top with shredded coconut.Bake…

Ingredients:1 box White Cake mix1 can of pears1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon lemon juice1 tablespoon butterpecansCaramel softenedWhip CreamInstructions:Make the white cake according to package directions (tee hee)Drain can of pears reserving the juice.Put the pears and some of the juice into a pot and simmer.Add the following to the pan: 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon…

Ingredients:1/2 cup Butter (softened)3/4 cup White Sugar3/4 cup Brown Sugar1 Egg1 tablespoon Water1/2 teaspoon Vanilla1 cup Flour1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda1 1/2 cups Quick Cooking Oats6 ounces Chocolate ChipsInstructions:Preheat oven to 350'F.In a mixing bowl, combine butter, sugars, egg, water and vanilla and beat well.Add dry ingredients and mix well.Add oats and chocolate chips and mix…

Ingredients:1/4 cup butter1/2 cup raw honey2 tablespoons brown sugar2 organic eggs2 tsp. vanilla extract1 cup White Spelt Flour (or Whole Wheat Flour)1 cup Wheat Germ1 cup SunSpire Unsweetened Carob Chips1/4 tsp. ginger powderInstructions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl beat butter, honey, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, wheat germ and ginger powder…

Ingredients:1 medium head of broccoli, cut into florets1 x pack Maggi So Juicy Mixed Herbs1/4 cup olive oil (60 mL)1 large Russet potato, peeled and dicedFreshly ground black pepper and salt1 1/2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced2 tablespoons Chilled unsalted butterInstructions:Preheat the oven to 350F (180C) or 320F…

Ingredients:3 medium sweet potatoes, coarsely cubed1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced5 cups chopped kale, stems removed1/3 cup mushrooms, sliced6 ounces (about 3 links) chicken sausage, sliced6 cups chicken stock1 clove garlic, thinly sliced1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 teaspoon chili flakessea saltblack pepperolive oilInstructions:Place cubed sweet potatoes in a baking pan or dish. Season…

Ingredients:16 ounces Semi sweet chocolate, cut up1/2 cup butter1 tablespoon sugar1 1/2 teaspoons flour1 teaspoon raspberry liqueur (optional)4 eggs, separated1 (12 oz) jar seedless raspberry jam (equal to 1 cup)Instructions:In a large saucepan, combine chocolate and butter.Heat until chocolate melts.Remove from heat and add sugar, flour and liqueur. Using a spoon, beat in egg yolks…

Ingredients:3/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)2 eggs, room temp.1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup flour1 teaspoon baking powdercouple pinches fine sea salt4 Blue Sugar Plums1 1/2 Tbs. Raw SugarFreshly Grated Nutmeg- to tasteInstructions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Cream butter and sugar.Add eggs and vanilla.Beat until combined.Sift together dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt)…

Ingredients:A 4 Egg yolks (I used 70g egg)20g Caster sugar55ml (55g) Corn/canola oilB 110g Silken tofu, mashed finely (or blended finely)55ml (55g) Soymilk (sweetened but sugar reduced)C 100g Superfine flour (I used plain flour - sifted twice)1/2 tbsp Black sesame seedsD 4 Egg whites80g Caster sugarInstructions:Cream (A) till pale, thick and creamy.Add in (B), mix…

Ingredients:1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature3 cups sugar6 large eggs, at room temperature3 cups cake flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract1 teaspoon almond extractInstructions:Preheat the oven to 325F. Lightly butter a 10-inch tube pan, then line the bottom with parchment paper. Alternately,…

Ingredients:1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup firmly-packed brown sugar1 stick butter, softened2 eggs1 cup sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed1 apple, peeled and shredded1 pear, peeled and shredded2 tablespoons milk1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup chopped walnuts1/4…

Ingredients:1 1/2 cups butter, softened3 cups white sugar5 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups teaspoons instant coffee granules dissolved in ¼ hot water1 cup buttermilk2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon saltInstructions:Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour the baking pan.Mix together the flour, cocoa, baking…

Ingredients:185 gr butter185 gr good quality dark chocolate1 1/2 cups sugar1 vanilla pod, seeds only1 cup flour2/3 cup selfraising flour1/2 cup almond flour2 pieces apples, small chunkstablespoon optional; cinnamon, approx. ½3 eggsInstructions:Preheat the oven to 180 CPut the butter and chocolate in a double boiler and over low heat let them melt slowly together. Once…

Ingredients:3/4 cup boiling wáter1/2 cup cocoa1 cup sifted flour1 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup salad oil (I prefer canola oil)7 egg yolks, unbeaten1 teaspoon vanilla7 egg whites1/2 teaspoon cream of tartarInstructions:Combine water and cocoa and let cool.Mix and sift dry ingredients. Make a well and add oil, egg yolks, cooled cocoa mix…

Ingredients:2 tablespoons non-dairy plain cream cheese (I use Daiya)1 cup plus 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (I used Earth Balance)1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life brand)10 peanut butter cups, broken into pieces (I used Justin's Dark Chocolate Cups)1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons salted, roasted peanuts5 tablespoons Earth…

Ingredients:½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract½ cup Coco Treasure Organics Coconut Sugar½ cup shredded coconut unsweetened1/3 cup all-natural nut butter1 cup rolled oats2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk2 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened3 tablespoons Coco Treasure Organics Extra Virgin Coconut OilA pinch of saltInstructions:Use a parchment paper and line a baking sheet.In a saucepan, mix the almond milk,…

Ingredients:2 cups chicken stock (if possible, homemade is best)1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, amount a wedge worth1 teaspoon lemon zest1 teaspoon Parmigiano-Reggiano, freshly gratedSalt and pepper3/4 cup frozen tortelliniInstructions:Heat the stock to a boil and cook the tortellini. Ladle into bowls, squeeze in lemon and stir. Grate cheese and zest on top, and add some…

Ingredients:1 cup canned cherry pie filling3 tablespoons Cocoa Powder (2 T.)12 oz. (1 1/2 pkg.) cream cheese, softened2 eggs1 t. gelatin1 c. heavy cream, chilled12 Oreo cookies, crushed2 T. powdered sugar1 1/2 teaspoons Salt (1 tsp.)3/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled slightly1/4 c. sour cream2/3 c. sugar1 1/2 T. unsalted butter, melted1 t.…

Ingredients:1 tablespoon grapeseed oil1 medium sweet potato, peel on, chopped into ½” cubes1 yellow onion, diced1 head red kale, stems removed, leaves chopped1 quart chicken broth (or vegetable broth)½ cup white wine (I used chardonnay)1 can cannellini beans (15 ounces)1 teaspoon dried Oregano¼ teaspoon ThymeSalt & ground black pepperInstructions:In a large pot, heat the grapeseed…

Ingredients:2 8 oz packages cream cheese2 eggs1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding*1 tablespoon milk1 package Oreos1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup white sugarInstructions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Place liners in a cupcake pan and place one Oreo in each cup. Crush a few extra Oreos and reserve for later.In a mixing bowl,…

Ingredients:1 package of yellow cake mix1 small box of vanilla instant pudding¼ Cup water¾ Cup Vegetable oil2 eggs1 ½ cup chocolate chip (vanilla or peanut butter chips good too!)Instructions:Preheat oven to 35Prepare 9x13 oven proof pan with cooking spray or grease with vegetable oilCombine all ingredients in a bowl.Spread into the prepared dish.Bake at 350…

Ingredients:1/2 stick • (¼ cup) butter1/2 cup • (1 stick) butter, softened1 jar • (16 oz) creamy Peanut Butter1 package • (3 cups) Oreo's, crushed2 cups • powdered sugar2 cups • semi sweet chocolate chips1/2 cup • sugar1 cup • toffee bits1 teaspoon • vanillaInstructions:Line a 13x9 inch-baking dish with parchment paper.In a large bowl…

Ingredients:4 egg yolks1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided2 cups heavy cream1/8 teaspoon kosher salt14 toasted marshmallows1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract1 1/4 cups whole milkInstructions:In a heavy bottomed saucepan, heat the milk, salt and 1/4 cup sugar over med-low heat until steaming but not boiling and the sugar is dissolved.Remove from heat.Add the vanilla…

Ingredients:1 1/2 cups heavy cream1 cup whole milk1/2 cup sugarPinch of kosher salt1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract5 egg yolksInstructions:Combine heavy cream, whole milk, 1/4 cup sugar and salt in a medium saucepan. Split vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape in seeds; add pod (or use 1 teaspoon vanilla extract). Bring mixture just to…

Ingredients:Unsalted butter3 cups sliced fresh white button mushrooms1/2 medium yellow onion, minced1 clove garlic, finely minced3 tablespoons whiskey, scotch, bourbon, or dry whi1 tablespoon good quality balsamic vinegar1/2 cup heavy cream1/8 teaspoon ground nutmegSaltfreshly ground black pepper1 tablespoon finely minced chives (optional)Instructions:Melt about 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium-sized heavy skillet over medium-high…

Ingredients:1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter1/2 medium onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced4 cups vegetable broth2 large bay leaves4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed1 tablespoon thyme, fresh leaves1/4 cup sun dried tomato, chopped1 cup low fat buttermilk1 cup extra lean turkey ham, chopped into small pieces8 tablespoons parsley, chopped8 tablespoons light sour creamInstructions:Heat oil and butter…

Ingredients:1/2 cup cilantro, chopped6 ounces cotija cheeseCumin3 cloves garlic, mincedOlive oil1 red onion, chopped1 teaspoon red pepper flakesSalt3 large sweet potatoes, cubedInstructions:Parboil sweet potatoes until theyre soft and easy to prick with a fork but not mushy. Approx. 15-30 minutes depending on size of potatoes.Put potatoes in cold water to stop cooking. While potatoes cool,…

Ingredients:1/2 cup butter1 cup sugar1 egg beaten1 cup sifted flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon soda1 cup buttermilk1 Grated rind of orange1 teaspoon vanillaInstructions:Mix and sift flour and salt.Cream butter and sugar, add beaten egg.Add soda to buttermilk, add to butter mixture. Blend in flour, mix well, add vanilla and grated orange rind.Mix until blended.Bake in moderate…

Ingredients:5 clementines (about 375 g total weight)6 eggs200 grams sugar250 grams ground almonds1 teaspoon baking powderInstructions:Put the clementines in a pan with some cold water, bring to the boil and cook for 2 hours.Drain and, when cool, cut each clementine in half and remove the pips.Mix and pulse the clementines to a pulp- skins, pith,…

Ingredients:2 -1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened3/4 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 large eggs1 cup (6-ounces) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Premier White Morsels1/2 cup chopped pistachios1/2 cup reduced-sugar craisins (dried cranberries)1/4 cup chopped candied orange peelInstructions:Preheat oven to 375 F.Combine flour, baking soda…

Ingredients:2 cups Blanched Almond Flour, Finely Ground1/2 cup Tapioca Or Arrowroot Flour1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda1/2 teaspoon Xanthan Gum1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon1/2 cup Spectrum Non-Hydrogenated Shortening1/2 cup Light Agave Nectar1/2 cup Palm Sugar1 tablespoon Vanilla (gluten Free)1 whole Egg1 1/2 cups Quick Cooking Oats, Gluten FreeInstructions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees.In a small bowl, soak…

Ingredients:1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature3/4 cup white sugar3 large egg yolks1 teaspoon lemon extract1 zest of 1 lemon1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice3 1/4 cups gluten-free flour1 teaspoon xanthan gumInstructions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Make sure your flours are whisked / sifted well and add xanthan gum if not included.In the bowl…

Ingredients:2 cups Grilled Chicken, chopped and diced1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 fresh ear corn, with husked removed1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil for drizzling on corn2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and finely chopped1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1/4 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup finely chopped red onion7 red potatoes6 tablespoons red wine vinegara pinch of saltInstructions:Put…

Ingredients:1 ea bay leaf2 cups chicken broth3 large leeks, thinly sliced and rinsed water to remove dirt and sand1 cup low fat milk2 teaspoons olive oil4 mediums potatoes, Yukon Gold, cubed (do not peel, you'll keep the nutrients and add color to the 2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon thyme4 cups waterInstructions:Heat large pan over medium…

Ingredients:Large pinch of dried chilli flakes1 cup fresh dill, chopped finely2 cloves of garlic, chopped finelyOlive oil4 large potatoes, parboiled and chopped into cubesSalt to taste1/2 teaspoon turmeric powderInstructions:Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan.Add the garlic and chilli and heat gently until fragrant. Then add the turmeric powder. Fry together for about…

Ingredients:8 cups raw broccoli, florets and stalk, chopped1 shallot, chopped1 lemon, juiced3 cups vegetable broth1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon salt1 small red onion, chopped1 cup plain yogurt3 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, rough chop (skin on)1 cup parsley1 bay leaf1/2 cup olive oil1 cup almond milk, plain flavor1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheeseInstructions:In your soup pot, saute…