Ingredients Cream Cheese: 8 ounces (1 block), softened at room temperature Sour Cream: 1 cup Everything But the Bagel Seasoning: 3-4 tablespoons (start with less, you can always add more) Optional Garnishes: Chopped chives, extra EBTB seasoning Homemade Everything But the Bagel Seasoning (if you don’t have the premade blend) 2 tablespoons dried minced onion […]
Cauliflower Potato Salad – Low Carb Classic Flavor Recipe
Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients For the Salad 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped red onion 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles (or pickle relish) Salt and black pepper to taste For the Dressing 1 cup […]
Cajun Chicken with Mardi Gras Salsa Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients For the Cajun Chicken 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade – see note below) For the Mardi Gras Salsa 1 (15 ounce) can diced pineapple, drained 1/2 cup diced red onion 1/2 cup […]
Cajun Shrimp Recipe
Yields: 2-3 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5-6 minutes Ingredients 1 pound large shrimp: Peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 3-4 cloves garlic: Minced 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (adjust to your spice preference) Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (for extra heat) 1/2 lemon: Juiced Fresh parsley (or cilantro): […]
Cajun Style Hash Recipe
Ingredients Potatoes: 2-3 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into bite-sized cubes Sausage: 12 oz Andouille sausage, sliced (you can substitute with smoked sausage, kielbasa, or even chorizo) Veggies: 1/2 green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 medium onion, diced Spices: 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (store-bought or make your own – see […]
California Crab and Quinoa Salad Recipe
Ingredients Salad 1 cup quinoa 1 ¾ cups water or vegetable broth 1 pound cooked crab meat (fresh or canned, lump is best) 1 ripe avocado, diced 1 mango, diced ½ cup chopped green onions ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Dressing ¼ cup extra virgin olive […]
Caprese Lasagna with Spicy Turkey Sausage Recipe
Yields: 8-10 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Ingredients Lasagna 12 lasagna noodles (oven-ready or traditional) Spicy Sausage and Sauce 1 lb spicy Italian turkey sausage, casings removed 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon […]
Canyon Creek Burger Recipe
Ingredients Burger 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 90/10 for juiciness) Salt and black pepper, to taste Toppings 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil 2 fresh jalapeños, sliced 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crispy 4 eggs 2-3 tablespoons blackberry jam or grape jelly 4 hamburger buns Equipment Large skillet […]
California Turkey and Bacon Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Ingredients For the Basil Mayo 1/2 cup mayonnaise (try olive oil-based for a healthier option) 6 large fresh basil leaves, torn 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste For the Wraps 1 head of sturdy lettuce (butter lettuce, romaine, or iceberg) 8 slices deli turkey (oven-roasted […]
Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
Ingredients Pasta: 12 ounces short pasta (rotini, penne, farfalle, or orecchiette work great) Tomatoes: 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered Mozzarella: 16 ounces fresh mozzarella (pearls, ciliegine, or a ball cut into bite-sized pieces) Basil: 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced Dressing 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic […]