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Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Cookies What You Need 30 Servings 1-1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. cream of tartar 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/8 tsp. salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened, divided 3/4 cup plus 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided 1 egg 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla, divided 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 cup powdered sugar Let's Make It Combine first 4 ingredients. Beat butter, 2 oz. cream cheese and 3/4 cup granulated sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add egg and 1 tsp. vanilla; mix well. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing well after each addition. Refrigerate 30 min. Heat oven to 350°F. Combine cinnamon and remaining granulated sugar. Reserve 2 Tbsp. cinnamon mixture for later use; sprinkle remaining cinnamon mixture into 3-inch round on work surface. Beat remaining cream cheese and vanilla with powdered sugar in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Roll dough into 30 balls, using 1 rounded Tbsp. dough for each bal

Baked Chicken Breasts Ingredients Brine: 1/4 cup salt  water  Chicken & Seasoning: 4 chicken breasts (boneless skinless, about 3-4 pounds) 3 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter) 1/2 teaspoon salt  1/4 teaspoon black pepper  1 teaspoon Italian seasoning  1 teaspoon garlic powder  1/2 teaspoon onion powder  1 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked) 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme  1/2 teaspoon dried basil  1/2 teaspoon dried parsley  1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes (optional) Garnish: chopped parsley  Instructions Brine: To brine chicken breasts, fill a large bowl with 1 quart of lukewarm water and 1/4 cup salt. Then, stir to combine until the salt is dissolved. Next, add the meat to the brine mixture and let it sit for 30 minutes. Also, you could cover the bowl and refrigerate for up to 6 hours. When ready to cook, remove them from the brine, and rinse under cold water. Lastly, pat them dry with some paper towels. Chicken and Seasoning: Preh

Baked Balsamic Chicken Recipe Baked Balsamic Chicken Breast Recipe - this is seriously the juiciest, delicious and easy to make baked chicken breast. Loaded with simple flavors, this could be served on its own or added to pasta, salads or grain bowls. INGREDIENTS 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp salt — or more to taste INSTRUCTIONS If the chicken breast is too thick, you can pound it with a meat mallet until it is 1/2-inch thick. Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, oregano and black pepper in a bowl. Place chicken in a baking dish. Pour the marinade over it, making sure it is evenly coated. Let is sit for 10 minutes if you have the extra time. Preheat oven to 400 F. Bake chicken at 400 F for 25 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reads 165 F . Origi

15 Minute Baked Cajun Chicken Tenders 15 Minute Baked Cajun Chicken Tenders are so incredibly juicy and easy to make! If you think that chicken prepared in the oven is typically dry and bland, this recipe will change your mind forever! In fact, this is one of my favorite ways to prepare chicken, because it is ready in about 20 minutes, and it is bursting with flavor! I like to prepare this chicken for a weeknight meal, or as a meal prep staple to put on salads or add to recipes throughout the week! Ingredients Chicken Tenders 1.25 lbChicken tenders (or chicken breasts cut into strips) Cajun Spice Mixture 1/2 tbsSalt 2 tspGarlic powder 2 tspOnion powder 1/2-1 tbsCajun spice (to taste) 1/2 tbsPaprika 1 tspOregano 1 tbsWater 1 tbsOil of choice Dipping Sauce 1/2 cupPlain low fat Greek yogurt [1] 1/4 cupLow sugar ketchup (or organic) 1/2 tspGarlic powder PinchSalt (to taste) PinchCajun spice (to taste) Method Preheat oven to broil 550 degrees. Line a bakin

CREAMY GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with golden brown pan-fried chicken thighs and drumsticks in a rich and creamy sauce. This one-skillet chicken dinner is ready in 20 minutes and pairs well with pasta! INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lbs chicken quarters, cut and separate the thighs and drumsticks Salt Ground black pepper 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 15 cloves garlic peeled and top trimmed off 1 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 3 dashes cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt or more to taste 1 tablespoon chopped parsley INSTRUCTIONS Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Pan fry the chicken on a skillet, skin side down on medium heat until both sides turn crispy and golden brown. Set the chicken aside and discard the oil from the skillet. Add the melted butter and to the skillet and add the garlic and saute. Add the chicken broth, heavy whipping cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir

Thai Chicken Salad Recipe Thai Chicken Salad Recipe…It’s virtually impossible to stop eating this delicious, healthy salad! 236 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Ingredients 1/2 Napa cabbage thinly sliced (about 4 cups) 1/4 small red cabbage thinly sliced (about 2 cups) 2 medium carrots grated (about 1 cup) 3 green onion thinly sliced 1/4 cup minced cilantro 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast 3 tablespoons slivered almonds toasted The Dressing: 1 lime juiced 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 3 teaspoons agave nectar or honey 2 teaspoons fish sauce 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce Instructions In a large bowl, combine the Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, green onion, cilantro and chicken breast. Toss with the dressing. Garnish with the toasted almonds. Serve. The Dressing: In a small glass bowl, combine the lime juice, peanut butter, soy sauce, agave nectar, fish sauce, rice

Healthy White Chicken Chili Healthy white chicken chili that's nice and creamy, yet there's no cream! Made with green chile, chicken, corn and blended chickpeas to make it thick and creamy. This easy white chicken chili recipe can even be made in the slow cooker and is bound to become a new family favorite. Serve with avocado, tortilla chips and cilantro. Ingredients ½ tablespoon olive oil 1 medium white onion, chopped 1 can mild green chiles (or sub 2 seeded and diced jalapenos) 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons chili powder ¼ teaspoon coriander 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 4 cups low sodium chicken broth 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained ¾ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breast) ½ cup frozen corn 1 medium lime, juiced 1/3 cup fresh, chopped cilantro For garnish: Tortilla strips or chips Extra cilantro Avocado slices Extra lime wedge Instru

Cashew Crunch Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing Delicious cashew crunch shredded brussels sprouts salad tossed in a flavorful sesame ginger dressing. This easy vegan salad recipe is loaded with colorful veggies and topped with roasted cashews and almonds. Great for meal prep, parties and potlucks! Ingredients For the salad: 1 pound brussels sprouts, end trimmed and any yellow outer leaves removed 4 cups shredded red cabbage (also known as purple cabbage) 1 ½ cups shredded carrots (from the bag) or carrots cut into small matchsticks* 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup diced green onion 3/4 cup salted roasted cashews 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds For the dressing: 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos if GF) 2-3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 ½ tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 tablespoon freshly minced g

Pear & Gorgonzola Salad This pear and gorgonzola salad combines crispy lettuce leaves with the sweetness of pear and the acidity of cheese to reach the perfect bite. Ingredients For the salad dressing 3 tbsp olive oil 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp honey or agave 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp oregano salt and pepper to taste Squeeze of lemon juice For the salad 2 cups wild lettuce mix or arugula 1 small pear diced 3 tbsp crumbled gorgonzola or blue cheese 2 tbsp chopped walnuts lightly toasted 2 tbsp dried cranberries roughly chopped Get IngredientsPowered by Chicory Instructions Toast the walnuts in a pan with a small amount of oil over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. To make the salad dressing, add the olive oil, vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, and oregano to a small mixing bowl. Whisk ingredients together until well combined. Add a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired and salt and pepper to taste. Add th

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad INGREDIENTS FOR THE DRESSING: 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon anchovy paste 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese FOR THE PASTA SALAD: 8 oz. uncooked pasta, such as rotini or penne 2 hearts of Romaine Shredded rotisserie chicken or chopped chicken breasts Croutons (optional) Parmesan cheese, for serving INSTRUCTIONS In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire, mayonnaise, minced garlic and anchovy paste until well combined. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon pepper then set the dressing aside while you make the salad. MAKE THE PASTA SALAD: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large serving bowl. Cut the Romaine hearts into 1-inch pieces then add them

Keto Low Carb Drop Biscuits Ingredients 2 1/2 cups almond flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 3 Tablespoons salted butter 2 whole eggs 3 Tablespoons coconut milk Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper In a large bowl whisk together almond flour, baking powder, baking soda. With a pastry cutter or fork cut butter into almond flour mixture until butter is fully cut into the flour and it resembles small pebbles. Stir in eggs and milk. Drop 2 Tablespoons of dough onto baking sheet, 2 inches apart from each biscuit. Bake for 11-15 minutes, or until tops begin to brown. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4-5 days. Original Article Click Here

Cheesy Zucchini Fritters With Spicy Ranch Dip This cheesy zucchini fritters recipe is Keto, gluten free, super easy, and it comes with a delicious spicy ranch dip. Ingredients 2 large zucchini 2 medium eggs 1/3 cup almond flour 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp chili flakes - (optional) sea salt and pepper - to taste 2 Tbsp olive oil - divided Ingredients for the spicy Ranch dip: 1 cup full-fat sour cream 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp fresh chopped chives 2-4 Tbsp Sriracha sauce Instructions Start by making the spicy ranch. Whisk all ingredients in a mixing jug and refrigerate until ready to serve. The flavors will meld together and it actually tastes better the next day, so you can make this one ahead. Next, shred the zucchini, then squeeze the moisture out (as in the video above) and place them in a l

Whole30 Instant Pot Seafood Gumbo INGREDIENTS 24 ounces sea bass filets patted dry and cut into 2" chunks 3 tablespoons ghee or avocado oil 3 tablespoons cajun seasoning or creole seasoning 2 yellow onions diced 2 bell peppers diced 4 celery ribs diced 28 ounces diced tomatoes 1/4 cup tomato paste 3 bay leaves 1 1/2 cups bone broth 2 pounds medium to large raw shrimp deveined sea salt to taste black pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS Season the barramundi with some salt and pepper, and make sure they are as evenly coated as possible. Sprinkle half of the Cajun seasoning onto the fish and give it a stir- make sure it is coated well and set aside. Put the ghee in the Instant Pot and push “Sauté”. Wait until it reads “Hot” and add the barramundi chunks. Sauté for about 4 minutes, until it looks cooked on both sides. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fish to a large plate. Add the onions, pepper, celery and the rest of the Cajun seasoning to the pot and sauté for

Vegan Stuffed Zucchini Stuffed zucchini boats with bell pepper, chickpeas, and vegan cheese! This is a simple vegetarian weeknight dinner, side dish or entrée which contains healthy wholesome ingredients. The recipe is meat-free, plant-based, relatively low-carb, and easy to make! You can use your favorite veggies and sub chickpeas for other beans or lentils. Ingredients 2 medium zucchini 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil or water, if oil-free 1 small/medium onion chopped 2-3 cloves of garlic minced 1 small bell pepper chopped 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (one 15 oz can, drained and rinsed) 1 heaped tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp hot sauce or more to taste 4-6 tbsp plant-based milk 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp coconut sugar or brown sugar 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp ground cumin Sea salt, ground pepper, and chili powder to taste Fresh herbs to garnish 1 batch vegan cheese sauce or 7 oz (200 g) store-bought vegan cheese Instructions

ITALIAN VEGAN STUFFED PEPPERS Vegan Stuffed Peppers features a flavorful mix of veggies, herbs and protein rich tempeh for a hearty and delicious lunch, dinner or meal prep idea! INGREDIENTS 6 large bell peppers (any color), top cut off and seeds removed 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1/4 cup water 1 medium onion, diced 3 – 4 cloves garlic, mined 2 (8oz) packages tempeh, crumbled 1 cup zucchini, diced 1 cup yellow squash, diced 8 oz. package mushrooms, sliced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil generous pinch red pepper flakes 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley 1 can (14oz.) tomato sauce 1 cup cooked rice mineral salt & pepper, to taste INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Saute: In a large skillet, heat oil/water over medium heat, add onion, garlic and crumbled tempeh, saute for 5 minutes. Add the zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, parsley, salt and pepper, and tomato sauce, cook for 2 minutes or so.

Broccoli and Mushroom Stir-Fry | Healthy Stir-Fry Recipes Ingredients 2 cups broccoli, cut into small florets 1/4 cup red onion, chopped small 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated 1/4 cup vegetable broth, optional water 1/2 cup carrot, shredded 1/4 cup cashews, optional water chestnuts 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon coconut sugar, optional 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Instructions In a large skillet on high heat, add the broccoli, onion, garlic, mushrooms, red pepper, ginger, and water. Cook, stirring often until broccoli is soft and onions are translucent. Add broth and more as needed to prevent the vegetables from sticking. Stir in the carrot, cashews, vinegar, soy sauce, and coconut sugar. Stir well and simmer for about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve alone or on top of quinoa or brown rice . Original Articl

Creamy Garlic Chicken This creamy garlic chicken recipe is the ultimate easy comfort food! Tender chicken breast smothered in a creamy garlic sauce is irresistible. Ingredients 2 large chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise Flour for dredging 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter divided 1 whole head garlic cloves peeled 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup heavy/whipping cream Salt & pepper to taste Parsley chopped (optional) Instructions Cut the chicken in half lengthwise so you have 4 smaller cutlets. Sprinkle them with some salt & pepper and coat them in the flour.  Add the olive oil and 1 tbsp of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, sauté the chicken for 4-5 minutes/side or until it's nice and golden. Take the chicken out of the pan and set it aside. Reduce the heat to medium (or even med-low if using cast iron), and add the rest of the butter to the

ONE PAN CHICKEN AND POTATOES WITH GARLIC PARMESAN SPINACH CREAM SAUCE An entire meal in a single skillet! INGREDIENTS Yield 2-3 servings: 2 tablespoons butter 1 pound chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on 1 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (thyme, oregano, basil – combined) 2 cups baby red potatoes, washed and quartered 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 medium tomatoes, diced 1 cup fresh spinach 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup (240ml) chicken stock 1 cup (240ml) half and half (half cream mixed with half milk, for a lighter cream) 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Salt and pepper DIRECTIONS Season chicken thighs with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, to taste. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side; drain excess fat and set aside in a plate. Melt remaining tablespoon butter in the same skill

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken The classic combination of honey and mustard smothered all over tender chicken breasts and baked to a succulent perfection.  Ingredients 4 (4 ounces each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 teaspoon (or to taste) chicken seasoning blend <-- click here for the recipe 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar 1/8 teaspoon paprika 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, optional but recommended Instructions Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Season chicken breasts all over with the chicken seasoning blend and add chicken breasts to the skillet; cook for 2 minutes on each side, or until browned. In the meantime, prepare the honey mustard sauce. Combine 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, honey, mustards, white vinegar, and papr