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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Marlenew
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
Bright Green Smoothie
By Marlenew
Make this your morning breakfast smoothie!
- 2 cups packed spinach leaves
- 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 2 oranges, peeled and cut in half, or 1/3 cup orange juice
- 4 quarter-size slices of peeled ginger
Grilled Pork Chops with Caramelized Peaches and Basil
By Marlenew
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4
- 4 bone-in pork loin or end-loin chops, each about 9 oz. and 3/4 inch thick, trimmed of excess fat
- Olive oil for brushing, plus 2 tsp.
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 peaches, quartered and pitted
- 2 Tbs. maple syrup
- 2 to 3 tsp. good-quality balsamic vinegar
- Small fresh basil leaves for garnish
Slow Cooker Ham and White Bean Soup
By Marlenew
Hearty, cozy and just so easy! The crockpot does all the work for you
- 1 leftover hambone
- 2 cups leftover diced ham*
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Roasted Delicata Squash with Maple Syrup and Thyme
By Marlenew
The skin of this squash is entirely edible, though you may find it preferable to eat the tender insides
- 3 whole delicata squash
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil for a vegan version)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 small sprigs fresh thyme or 1/8 teaspooon dried thyme
Apple Butter Oatmeal Bars Recipe
By Marlenew
Apple Butter Oatmeal Bars Recipe, the perfect fall treat
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. cardamon
- 1 1/2 cups butter, melted
- 1 cup apple butter (or apple jam)
- 1/2 cup applesauce
Cauliflower Bacon Gratin
By Marlenew
Do you love Potatoes Au Gratin or Potato Gratin Muffin Stacks? This Cauliflower Bacon Gratin recipe is a low-carb ...
- 10 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped
- 8 cups of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 6 Tbsp. flour
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 4 cups 1 % milk (thicker sauce, use light whipping cream)
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese (I use Tillamook’s Extra Sharp) plus a little more for topping
- 1 tsp. nutmeg
- Salt & pepper
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Butternut veloute
By Marlenew
Veloute, from the French for velvet, is a smooth and creamy soup, 10-12 servings
- 2 small butternut squash, 4 pounds total
- Canola oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1 onion, halved, thinly sliced
- 3 shallots, halved, thinly sliced
- 1 quart chicken or vegetable broth (or water)
- 3 cups heavy cream
- Sage croutons, for garnish, see recipe
Baked Ricotta Cakes with mixed Berries
By Marlenew
Baked Ricotta Cakes with mixed Berries | Serves: 2 people Preheat oven to 350F
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 egg whites beaten
- 4 tbsp honey, plus extra to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups mixed fresh/frozen berries
How to Make a GIANT Chocolate Cheese Board
By Marlenew
On a giant food-safe board (if not, lay down parchment paper), arrange the ingredients above
- 2 (11 oz) angel food loaves, cut in squares
- 3 cups Nutella (or other hazelnut spread)
- 1 32 oz bag Coconut Almonds with Dark Chocolate
- 14 oz. Godiva Masterpieces (Dark Chocolate Ganache Hearts)
- 1 pound fresh raspberries
- 1 pound fresh blackberries
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries
- 16 oz. brie
- 24 . oz. individual Babybel cheese packets
- 1 large brick sharp cheddar cheese