Butternut Squash and Bourbon Bisque Recipe Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. With a sharp knife, prick the squash in several places to allow steam to escape while it cooks (otherwise it could burst). In a heavy soup kettle, heat the olive oil and add the onions. Using an immersion blender (or a regular blender), puree the soup until very smooth. If you like, garnish this soup with garlic and Parmesan cheese croutons and a dollop of non fat sour cream. Taco Pizza This Taco Pizza is probably one of my favorite recipes I’ve blogged about. It makes the Top 5 list, for sure. We loved everything about it. The colors of all the veggies, the yummy taco flavor, the fact that it was a ‘pizza’, and that it made for some delicious leftovers! This is the kind of recipe that goes into my ‘special’ recipe box. Taco Pizza Serves 6 Seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and all your favorite taco toppings are what make this pizza amazing! Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 envelope taco seasoning mix 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated Pillsbury pizza dough 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans 2-3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I used Colby and Monterey Jack cheese) 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup sliced black olives 4 green onions, chopped Instructions Heat oven to 375 degrees. By Holly Life In The Lofthouse Recipe source: Pillsbury 12K+
Classic Butternut Squash Soup Method: Heat oil in a large soup pot. Add carrot, celery and onion. Cook until vegetables have begun to soften and onion turns translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in butternut squash, thyme, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until squash is fork-tender, about 30 minutes. Three Twists Apple, Gorgonzola and Almond Butternut Soup Stir 1 cup unsweetened applesauce into puréed soup. Thai-style Butternut Soup Stir a tablespoon of red curry paste and 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger into carrot, celery and onion mixture. Southwestern-style Butternut Soup Add a tablespoon chopped chipotles in adobo sauce to carrot, celery and onion mixture.
Everything You Need to Know About Pie Crust We should all have a solid command of the ABCs of baking. Thankfully, Food52's Test Kitchen Manager Erin McDowell — alongside photographer Sarah Stone, who both blog at The Shutter Oven — is here, with tips and tricks to help you master the most essential desserts and the simplest breads. Today: You don’t need to fear pie crust any longer. Erin — Food52’s resident pie expert — is here to help. I’ve managed to get myself a little bit of a reputation when it comes to pie — so much so that I’ve baked 34 pies in the last 14 days. While there are plenty of details to consider when making a pie, it is, at its core, one of the simplest desserts ever. The trick is learning to manipulate these four ingredients properly to achieve the perfect (or even just pretty darn good) result. More: Once you have a handle on your crust, fill it with fresh blueberries. Start with cold ingredients. Mixing by hand gives you the most control, which makes you less likely to overmix your dough. Makes one 9-inch pie
Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts Method: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss Brussels sprouts with oil, salt and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, stirring once or twice, until deep golden brown, crisp outside and tender inside, 30 to 35 minutes. The leaves that are loose will be especially brown and crispy. Rosemary Parmesan Brussels SproutsAdd 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary to Brussels sprouts before roasting. Cranberry Pecan Brussels SproutsDuring the last 5 minutes of roasting, add 1 cup dried cranberries and 1/4 cup pecan pieces. Brussels Sprouts and Kale SaladAfter roasting, allow Brussels sprouts to cool to room temperature.
H is for: Hop, Skip and Go {Naked} I know "i" week would normally start on a Sunday, but I'm breaking the rules this week. (My blog, my rules). For one, it's a holiday weekend. For two, "i" is always a tough one for me. For three, I will be gone most of the week for a wedding. Speaking of the holiday weekend...if you are headed to a BBQ or party for the Memorial Day holiday and stumped for what to bring, I've got your answer right here. This is a carryover from my college days at WSU. 146K+ Just for the record, I did not name this drink. As for the ingredients....dump in two cans of frozen lemonade concentrate. Don't bother with expensive vodka or beer. As for the beer, I use about 5 of them. And that's it! by Jaymee Sire Keywords: beverage cocktail beer lemonade vodka Tailgate Super Bowl 2 cans frozen lemonade concentrate (pink or raspberry is best!) Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher or drink dispenser and stir.
Beautiful Zucchini Carbonara Recipe : Jamie Oliver Directions Carbonara is a classic pasta sauce made with cream, bacon and Parmesan and is absolutely delicious. Try to buy the best ingredients you can, as that's what really helps to make this dish amazing. I'm using a flowering variegated variety of thyme but normal thyme is fine to use. When it comes to the type of pasta, you can serve carbonara with spaghetti or linguine, but I've been told by Italian mammas (who I don't argue with!) Before you start cooking, it's important to get yourself a very large pan, or use a high-sided roasting pan so you can give the pasta a good toss. Put a large pan of salted water on to boil. To make your creamy carbonara sauce, put the egg yolks into a bowl, add the cream and half the Parmesan, and mix together with a fork. Heat a very large frying pan (a 14-inch is a good start - every house should have one!) It's very important to get this next bit right or your carbonara could end up ruined. Get everyone around the table, ready to eat straightaway.
menshealth.com From the molten yolk and bacon crunch of a hand-held breakfast, to the gooey charm of grilled cheese for lunch, nothing matches the simple pleasures of well-made sandwiches. They're quick to assemble, infinitely adaptable, easy to eat, and immediately satisfying—the very definition of good food. The 25 sandwiches you're about to meet can be thrown together during the average basketball halftime or, with practice, during the seventh-inning stretch. (Who needs hot dogs, anyway?) Use each recipe as a basic road map, but bring your talent for finding creative routes. Think BLT, but better. More on MensHealth.com: 20 Ways to Stick to Your Workout 2. Layer pieces of ciabatta or a sturdy sandwich roll with grated fontina or mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced prosciutto, sliced figs, and arugula. More on MensHealth.com: 100 Ways to Live Forever 3. In a bit of olive oil, fry a good-quality sweet Italian sausage until it's crisp and brown. More on MensHealth.com: 33 Simple Ways to Turn Her On 4. 5.
Asian Peanut Spaghetti Squash Stir-Fry Recipe To make up for all the holiday and Christmas cookie recipes I’m about to throw at you over the next couple of weeks, I thought I’d first start off with a healthy recipe! I don’t know why I don’t cook more with spaghetti squash. It’s easy to make and delicious! It’s a great change from pasta with a very mild flavor that goes well with so many flavor combinations. This Asian Peanut Spaghetti Squash Stir-Fry is quick enough for a weeknight meal and bursting with flavor! It’s easy to change with your family’s favorite vegetables and/or protein! The hardest part about this recipe is trying to cut through the spaghetti squash. Place the squash in a large microwave safe pan with the cut side down. Let the squash cool a little so that you can handle it. Meanwhile, cook the chicken and garlic in a large skillet . I added mushrooms, green pepper, and red onion but you can use any veggies you want in this recipe. Before serving add some fresh cilantro and chopped peanuts. Author: Snappy Gourmet Notes
Funfetti Cake Dip Are you ready for the greatest party ever in your mouth?? Yes I went there. I first tried this funfetti dip at my girlfriend's Stella and Dot jewelry party and we literally couldn't stop eating it! I immediately thought that I had killed my diet since this tasted just like I was licking cake batter directly out of the bowl, but au contraire my friends! This is actually really low in fat and calories and is the perfect go-to sweet treat when you're craving those chocolate chip cookies or that yummy slice of cake. And don't even get me started on how easy this is to make. Here, allow me to show you. That's it! 3 simple ingredients and you've got yourself one hell of a dip! I got this delicious recipe from my friend Nicole who of course found it on Pinterest (my absolute addiction), so I decided to do a little research and tracked down the original recipe from the adorable blog Little Bitty Bakes . Servings: 24 Serving Size: 1/4 cup Calories: 105 Fat: 2 g Carbs: 20.2 g Fiber: 0.3 g Protein: 1.4 g
Spaghetti Squash Crust Pizza Lately I have been all over everything spaghetti squash so I decided to see if I could come up with a spaghetti squash pizza crust. This one is definitely my favorite of the veggie crusts thus far. For one quarter of its pizza-y deliciousness the nutritional info is: Calories: 212 Fat: 10 Carbs: 14 Protein: 16 Umm....yeah.....that's for 1/4 of the pizza. This is only 1/8 of the pizza. Spaghetti Squash Crust Pizza Ingredients 4 cups cooked spaghetti squash (2 small) 1 cup mozzarella (partly skim/shredded) 1 egg 2 egg whites 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp oregano, dried 1 tsp parsley, dried salt & pepper Toppings 1 cup mushrooms, chopped 1/4 onion, diced 1/4 cup pizza sauce 1 cup fresh spinach, torn 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded) Directions Preheat oven to 400. Press your spaghetti squash in a strainer to get out any excess moisture (or use cheesecloth). In a large bowl, combine spaghetti squash, mozza cheese, egg & whites, garlic, and spices. Press the squash mixture evenly into the prepared pizza pan. and
27 Easy Ways To Eat Healthier 27 Easy Ways To Eat Healthier Posted by admin on Apr 15, 2013 in Food & Health | 0 comments Don’t punish yourself with a cleanse or something equally awful.