Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1½ lb lean beef stew meat 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons flour 4 large yukon golden potatoes, peeled and largely diced 2 large carrots, peeled and diced into 1 inch pieces 2 large parsnips, peeled and diced into 1 inch pieces ½ large yellow … Read more

Hot Chocolate Cake

Ingredients: CAKE 3 eggs plus 1 egg yolk 1 & 1/3 cup International Delight Dark Hot Chocolate 1/2 cup oil Chocolate cake mix CHOCOLATE GANACHE 1/2 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips MARSHMALLOW BUTTERCREAM 2 sticks butter, room temperature 1 & 1/2 containers marshmallow fluff, 7oz each 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups … Read more

Orange Dreamsicle Pie Bars

INGREDIENTS Crust 16 graham crackers 1/2 cup unsalted butter, diced 2 tablespoons Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar Filling 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, room temperature 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 1/3 cup Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice Grated rind from 4-6 oranges 1/2 … Read more

Crock Pot Beef Bourguignon

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 lbs. of lean chuck roast, diced into 1-2″ cubes, patted dry salt & pepper to season 4 strips of bacon, diced 1 bunch of thyme (tied with cooking string) 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups red wine (cabernet sauvignon, merlot, bordeaux, pinot noir) 1 … Read more

One Pan Cranberry Balsamic Roasted Chicken (Paleo)

Ingredients 2.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts with skin on (around 4 to 6 chicken thighs or breast) fresh thyme a sprinkle of dried Italian herbs (optional) 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (or previously frozen) 1 tbsp each maple syrup and balsamic vinegar mixed together to coat chicken during roasting For the Marinade … Read more

Bacon Wrapped Guacamole Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients 4 (6 ounce) chicken breasts, butterflied or pounded thin salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup guacamole 8 slices bacon Directions Lay the chicken flat, season the outside with salt and pepper, spread 1/4 of the guacamole on each of the chicken breasts, roll them up and wrap each in 2 slices of bacon … Read more

Balsamic Caprese Chicken

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs salt & pepper to season 2 garlic cloves, minced ⅓ cup minced red onion ½ cup of balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon course mustard 1 tablespoon honey 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, cut into 6 even slices 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes ⅓ cup fresh sliced … Read more

Lemon, Garlic, and Thyme Baked Salmon

Ingredients 2 pounds salmon, cut into 4 fillets 1/3 cup honey 1 teaspoon lemon zest (more to taste, if desired) 3 cloves garlic, grated or very finely minced 2 teaspoons fresh thyme 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Lemon wedges, for serving Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees (F). … Read more

Italian Sausage Orzo Soup

Ingredients 1 pound hot Italian sausage or regular 2 cloves garlic minced 1 small yellow onion diced 3 14 ounces EACH cans beef broth 1 14.5 ounces can Italian-style diced tomatoes 1 14.5 ounces can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1 cup (~2) carrots sliced 3/4 cup (~2) stalks of celery sliced 2 cups (~1) small red … Read more

The BEST Crunchy Oriental Ramen Salad

The BEST Crunchy Oriental Ramen Salad – A crunchy Oriental salad recipe using coleslaw mix and ramen noodles! This retro Asian-inspired salad is always a hit!     Servings: 10 INGREDIENTS 1 16-oz. bag shredded coleslaw mix 1 cup diced snow peas or shelled edamame 1 cup diced scallions 1 15-oz. can mandarin oranges, drained 1 … Read more