Ingredients For the Dip: 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed For the Caramel Layer: 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup half and half (or heavy cream) Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon vanilla extract […]

Yields: 2-3 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 12 ounces pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or your favorite shape) 3 tablespoons butter (divided) 4 cloves garlic (minced) 1/4 cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio) 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth 3 tablespoons capers (drained) Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup freshly […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2-1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided) 3/4 pound ground Italian pork sausage (sweet or spicy, your choice) 2 medium sweet potatoes, spiralized using the thinnest blade 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets (about 8 oz) Salt and freshly ground black pepper […]

Ingredients 2 cups raw almonds 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or brown sugar) 1 tablespoon coconut oil (melted) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of salt Equipment Baking sheet Food processor Airtight jar for storage Instructions Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit (120 degrees Celsius). Roast the almonds: Place […]

Ingredients: For the Orange Candied Pecans: 1 ½ cups pecan halves 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 ½ tablespoons orange juice (freshly squeezed is best) 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon orange zest ¼ teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of nutmeg Pinch of salt For the Spiked Eggnog: 2 oz bourbon (Maker’s Mark is a great option, but use […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 5-7 minutes Ingredients: For the shrimp: 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste For the salad: 1 head romaine […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: Aromatics: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced Spices: 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a touch of heat) Salt and […]

Ingredients: For the Apple Filling: 2 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix for tartness and sweetness) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of salt Squeeze of lemon juice (about 1/2 teaspoon) For the Crisp Topping: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 2 tablespoons […]

For the chicken fingers: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch strips) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 large eggs, beaten 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Vegetable oil for frying For the Thai sticky sauce: 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) […]

Yields: 2 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 4 small or 3 medium zucchini (ends trimmed) 1 lb (about 16-20) jumbo shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails optional) 1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil Equipment: Spiralizer or […]