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creamy garlic butter tuscan shrimp (+ video) creamy garlic butter tuscan shrimp coated in a light and creamy rich garlic parmesan sauce filled with sun dried tomatoes and spinach! guaranteed to impress! Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 20 mins Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp coated in a light and creamy sauce filled with garlic, sun dried tomatoes and spinach! Packed with incredible flavours! Course: Dinner Cuisine: American Servings: 4 people Calories: 403 kcal Author: Karina Ingredients 2 tablespoons salted butter 6 cloves garlic, finely diced 1 pound (500 g) shrimp (or prawns), tails on or off 1 small yellow onion, diced 1/2 cup white wine (OPTIONAL) 5 oz (150 g) jarred sun dried tomato strips in oil, drained (reserve 1 teaspoon of the jarred oil for cooking) 1 3/4 cups half and half SEE NOTES Salt and pepper, to taste 3 cups baby spinach leaves, washed 2/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon cornstarch (cornflour) mixed wit...

The Best Damn Lasagna on Earth! Lasagna seems a simple enough idea until you try it. Honestly, it’s pretty involved. Expect to use practically every pan you own. Also plan on at least one hour of prep and one hour to cook. On the bright side, there is often leftovers, depending on how many you are feeding. Lasagna is kind of funny in that it’s one of those meals that actually tastes better reheated after a day in the fridge. The layers seem more defined and congealed, especially that pesky ricotta. PREP TIME 1 MIN COOK TIME 1 MIN Ingredients 1/2 lb beef 1/2 lb pork 1 tbsp each: oregano, basil, rosemary (or 3 tbsp of an Italian blend of herbs) 1/2 yellow onion chopped 4 garlic cloves chopped, divided 9 lasagna noodles boiled al dente 2 cans of your favorite marinara sauce (roughly 48 oz) 1 16 oz container ricotta 4 tbsp pesto 1 egg 1/2 cup parmesan shredded 4-5 cups mozzarella shredded (or a blend of Italian white cheeses) Instructions About an hour before cooking, spread out ricotta on...

Skillet Seared Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce This Skillet Seared Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce is one of the easiest tastiest dinners you can make! This salmon recipe requires minimal ingredients and it comes together so quickly and the flavors are oh so delicious! Skillet Seared Salmon Recipe Course: Main Course Cuisine: Mediterranean Keyword: salmon recipe Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 servings Calories: 347 kcal Author: Jaclyn Ingredients 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets (about 1-inch thick) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves , minced 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 3 Tbsp + 1 tsp unsalted butter , diced into 1 Tbsp pieces 1/2 tsp honey 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley Lemon slices for garnish (optional) Instructions Remove salmon fillets from refrigerator and allow to rest at room temperature 10 minutes.  Meanwhile prepared garlic lemon butter sauce. In a smal...

BAKED MISSISSIPPI ROAST PARTY SANDWICHES Baked Mississippi Roast Party Sandwiches are packed with flavor-infused shredded beef, oozing melted cheese, and placed between piping-hot party buns that are bathed in a sweet and savory buttery sauce. This is a Mississippi Roast like you’ve never seen it before! Baked Mississippi Roast Party Sandwiches Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 5 hrs 20 mins Total Time 5 hrs 30 mins Baked Mississippi Roast Party Sandwiches are packed with flavor-infused shredded beef, oozing melted cheese, and placed between piping-hot party buns that are bathed in a sweet and savory buttery sauce. This is a Mississippi Roast like you've never seen it before! Course: Entree Cuisine: American Servings: 12 servings Calories: 643 kcal Author: Fox Valley Foodie Ingredients Mississippi Roast 4 lb Chuck Roast 1 1/4 oz Au Jus packet (Dry) 1 oz Ranch seasoning packet 1/2 cup Butter 6 whole Pepperoncini peppers Fresh ground pepper to taste Bun Sauce 1/2 cup Butter, melted 2 tbsp ...

Unicorn Cookie Cake Toppers To make the Unicorn Cookie Cake Toppers, you’ll need: parchment paper 1 batch of your favorite sugar cookie dough rolling pin 3-inch unicorn cookie cutter 4 1/2-inch wooden skewers cornstarch or powdered sugar for dusting work surface white fondant (about 6 oz. for 1 dozen cookies) pink fondant (or any color of your choice) knife or cutting tool piping gel small food safe paint brushes fondant smoother toothpick edible gold luster dust vodka or lemon extract edible marker Preheat oven according to your recipe. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Roll cookie dough to 1/4-inch thick and cut out unicorns with cookie cutter. Place on prepared baking sheet, about 1-inch apart. Insert skewers about 1-inch into the unbaked cookies. (I like to insert the blunt end of the skewer into the cookie. This way the pointed end can be used to poke the cookie topper into the cake later.) Bake according to your recipe. Let cool completely before decorating. Roll ou...

NO BAKE REESE’S PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE This No Bake Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake is smooth, creamy and full of peanut butter! You’ll want a big glass of milk to go with a slice of this baby! NO BAKE REESE’S PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE Yield: 12-14 Servings  Category: Dessert Method: No Bake  Cuisine: American INGREDIENTS CRUST 2 1/2 cups Oreo crumbs 5 tbsp butter, melted FILLING 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/4 cups peanut butter 30 mini Reese’s, chopped, divided 8 oz Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream) chocolate sauce INSTRUCTIONS Combine Oreo crumbs with melted butter. Press crumbs into the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan. Set in refrigerator to firm. Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and peanut butter together in a large bowl until smooth and well combined. Gently stir in the Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream). Add about half of the chopped Reese’s and stir until combined. Pour filling into crust and sm...

Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwich So once you have all those items you just need to pick up bread, butter and cheese from your local grocer and you are ready to get started! The recipe is simple Italian Grilled Cheese Prep time 10 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 15 mins Author: Kimberly Sneed Recipe type: Lunch/Dinner Cuisine: Italian Serves: 1 Ingredients Ciabatta bread Mozzarella slices Butter Daniele Italian Spicy Gourmet Salami Pack Mezzetta Roasted Red Bell Peppers Sacla Pasta Sauce (for dipping) Mezzetta Italian Olive Antipasto (garnish) Instructions Cut a ciabatta roll into two, butter each inner side and grill on pan until golden brown. With browned inner sides of the rolls facing up, layer slices of mozzarella, Hot Calabrese, Pepper Salame, Hot Capocollo and finally roasted red bell peppers on top of bread. Place in the oven with broiler on high until cheese is melted. Combine the two sides, cut and serve with pasta sauce for dipping and olive antipasto garnish! full recipe: ht...

HONEY GARLIC BAKED CAULIFLOWER Crunchy baked breaded cauliflower pieces are coated with honey garlic sauce. It’s an easy and delicious weeknight meal. HONEY GARLIC BAKED CAULIFLOWER PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES COOK TIME: 27 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 42 MINUTES COURSE: MAIN DISHES CUISINE: ASIAN Crunchy baked breaded cauliflower pieces are coated with honey garlic sauce. It's an easy and delicious weeknight meal. INGREDIENTS: 1 small head of cauliflower cut into bite sized florets 2 cups panko bread crumbs (see note) cooking oil spray 2 large eggs whisked 2 scallions finely sliced FOR THE SAUCE (SEE NOTE) 6 tbsp honey 4 garlic cloves minced 1 tsp onion powder 6 tbsp water + 2 tsp cornstarch 1 1/2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce 1/2 tbsp sriracha sauce  DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread panko crumbs in a thin even layer across the surface of the baking sheet. Spray panko crumbs with cooking oil spray. Bake crumbs about 5-7 minutes or until golde...

Perfectly Seared Scallops Scallops are one of those things that are SO simple to cook, and yet, so simple to screw up. I have to admit I botched a few batches myself back in the day (it was like eating rubber!), but with their hefty price tag, I quickly made it my mission to learn the key to a perfectly seared scallop. And by perfect, I mean a scallop with a flavorful crust and an interior so tender it basically melts in your mouth. That’s perfection! Perfectly Seared Scallops author bakerbynature Ingredients 1 pound sea scallops, patted dry 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil Freshly ground sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Lemon for squeezing, optional Instructions Remove tiny side muscle from the scallops if they have them, then rinse with cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Add the butter and oil to a large saute pan over high heat. Generously salt and pepper the scallops. Once the butter/oil combo begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they...

BLT Pasta Salad Recipe BLT Pasta Salad Recipe – delicious Summer pasta salad idea! Bacon, lettuce and tomatoes with farfalle pasta and creamy dressing (mayo-free option too!) is like your favorite BLT sandwich toppings in a bowl. HOW TO MAKE BLT PASTA SALAD Crispy bacon (baked in the oven), chopped or torn Romaine lettuce, chopped tomatoes (I used on-the-vine type but Roma would be good too) are tossed with cooked and cooled pasta and creamy Ranch dressing. Great option for a lunch to work or a trip meal! Keep dressing separately until you are ready to eat. For the dressing, I mixed ranch salad dressing, mayo and sour cream. If you want to avoid mayonnaise, replace it with sour cream or Ranch. Just make sure you have about 3/4 cup of the creamy mixture to toss the salad with. It’s the perfect amount in my opinion. BLT PASTA SALAD RECIPE Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 7 mins Total Time 17 mins Course: Salad Cuisine: American Keyword: pasta salad Servings: 6 people Calories: 287 kcal Author...

CREAM CHEESE WRAPPED OLIVES This is a fantastic little appetizer that only requires 3 ingredients and minimal time to prepare. Cream Cheese Wrapped Olives are made with large cocktail olives, but can also be made with regular olives. I’ve made them with both sizes and they are always a hit. This appetizer comes together quickly, then refrigerated until you’re ready to serve. Right before serving, cut the olives in half and arrange on a plate, that’s it! Cream Cheese Wrapped Olives are travel friendly making them very easy to take to dinner parties or picnics. And let’s not forget football season! Easy and delicious, it doesn’t get any better than that, ENJOY! Ingredients 1 Jar large Olives the largest olives you can find in the grocery store 1- eight ounce block of Cream Cheese room temperature 1/2 cup crushed nuts crushed finely pecans, walnuts or almonds Instructions The best way that I can describe getting the cream cheese onto the olive is to envision someone making truffles. Dry t...

BAKED PALEO ENERGY BARS These one bowl baked paleo energy bars are the perfect snack! A mixture of ground nuts, seeds and a touch of maple syrup for a healthy portable bar on the go.  Don’t worry if they aren’t gorgeous. These Paleo energy bars are a more wholesome and rustic snack. The yummy factor is all that matters! Hello, gorgeous! These freshly baked bars take on a beautiful golden color, firm up, and are very nice and crisp the first day. This is because the ingredients are very dry after baking. Once the bars are stored, the texture gets chewy yet still delicious. These one-bowl baked paleo energy bars are the perfect snack! A mixture of ground nuts, seeds and a touch of maple syrup for a healthy portable snack bar. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup whole raw almonds 1/2 cup raw cashews 1/3 cup pepitas, (pumpkin seeds) 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons whole flax seeds 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds 3 ounces dates, , pitted (about 5 dates) 2 tablespoons warm water 2 tablespoons pure...

STRAWBERRY JELLO CREAM CHEESE BUNDT A luscious cream cheese sweet gelatin layer hugged by a strawberry jello and topped with fruits. A delicious no bake easy dessert that has the wow factor you need. Jello strawberry cake or should I say jello strawberry bundt is a no bake cream cheese and strawberry mold that will get everyone excited. So light and refreshing. If you are looking for something to make that looks fancy and will make an excellent impression, this is the one. My kids were so excited to try this out, they kept seeing it in the fridge for almost two days while I was waiting for the some quality daylight to shoot it. Now to get it out of the pan try putting it in hot water for just 5 seconds and it will come out easily and nicely. Turn it into your serving platter garnish with lots of fruits free style. Now slice and serve, so delicious and feeds a crowed easily.  A luscious cream cheese sweet gelatin layer hugged by a strawberry jello and topped with fruits. A delicious...

CHICKEN PARMESAN BAKED ZITI To make the baked ziti, I cooked up a batch of penne ziti and then tossed it with the sauce. Then for the “chicken parmesan” twist, I added in some shredded cooked chicken, chopped fresh basil, and lots of grated Parmesan. I know that traditional chicken parmesan requires you to bread and pan-fry the chicken. But I thought the dish already had plenty of flavor and texture without adding the extra fat/calories. And hey, true to the name, we’re including lots of chicken and lots of Parmesan. So I’m sticking with it. This Chicken Parmesan Baked Ziti only requires 6 ingredients and is totally delicious and comforting. INGREDIENTS: 12 ounces DeLallo penne ziti (or any pasta shape) 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken (about 2 small chicken breasts) 1 (25 ounce) jar DeLallo Pomodoro Fresco Tomato-Basil Sauce (pasta sauce) 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (I used 2% low fat) 1/3 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped D...

BUTTERMILK RANCH OVEN FRIED CHICKEN This Buttermilk Ranch Oven Fried Chicken is bound to become a new family favorite! This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy dinner any night of the week! The chicken comes out so juicy and moist on the inside and crunchy on the outside – just the way we like it! The chicken is marinated in buttermilk and ranch seasoning all day (or at least an hour!). That’s the hard part. It’s done in the morning so you can maybe get in a shower before the kids start freaking out that it’s finally Halloween! This Buttermilk Ranch Oven-Fried Chicken is bound to become a new family favorite! This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy dinner any night of the week! The chicken comes out so juicy and moist on the inside and crunchy on the outside - just the way we like it! Ingredients 3 - 4 lbs cut-up fryer 1 1oz envelope ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix 2 cups buttermilk 1 8.5 oz box corn muffin mix 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp paprika ¼ tsp cayenne Instructi...

Spicy Shrimp Dip Spicy Shrimp Dip is so creamy and cheesy and makes a great appetizer for New Year’s or game day. It’s full of diced shrimp and flavored with both cajun seasoning plus red pepper flakes for plenty of spice. This shrimp dip is full of diced shrimp so it’s best to use very fresh shrimp if possible. If not I would buy frozen shrimp and be sure to defrost them and then blot them well with paper towels to get rid of any excess moisture. A combination of cream cheese and mayonnaise makes this dip supremely creamy. And lots of mozzarella cheese plus some Parmesan cheese give it lots of gooey cheese flavor. I like how well mozzarella melts in a dip, but you could also use Monterey Jack cheese or a combo of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese. I like to serve Spicy Shrimp Dip with toasted baguette slices or tortilla chips. This dip really packs the flavor and if you are a fan of shrimp, you will have a hard time pulling yourself away from it. It will be a hit at your next party! Sp...

Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole (Paleo, Low Carb, and Gluten Free) I made this casserole a few weeks ago for my dad and his friend who were coming over to do some odd jobs at my house in Nashville. They loved it and kept asking for seconds. It is very filling and will satisfy a heart appetite for many hours. I used to love casseroles as a kid such as potatoes au gratin, mac and cheese (try my sub recipe here) and tuna noodle casserole but this one is just as good without the gluten and dairy. Hope you like it and will share it with your family. Leave a comment and let me know how it turns out. This dish is perfect for the 21 day sugar detox too because it has no sugar or starchy ingredients. Get started on the detox here. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil, divided (order here) 4 cups fresh broccoli florets 1 medium white onion, diced (use 1/2 onion to cut carbs, if desired) Sea salt (order here) and pepper 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded 1 cup chicken bone ...

Low Carb Green Curry Chicken Noodle Soup Low Carb Green Curry Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe – A fabulous paleo (and ketogenic diet) chicken soup with with zesty exotic flavor and fragrant herbs! The secret to this low carb chicken noodle soup is konnyaku noodles. Konnyaku noodles are made with Asian sweet potato starch and are gluten free and extremely low in carbs. In fact, most brands of konnyaku noodles have only 1-4 grams of carbohydrates per serving. That means you can eat your pasta and squeeze into your skinny jeans! You can find konnyaku noodles in “healthy” grocery chains, and in some major grocery stores. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon coconut oil 1 onion, peeled and chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 3 carrots, sliced 1 1/4 pounds whole boneless skinless chicken breast 13.5 ounce can thick unsweetened coconut milk 3-6 tablespoons green curry paste 9 cups chicken broth 3 tablespoons fish sauce 14 ounce konnyaku noodles...

Peach Barbecue Little Smokies In this mouthwatering recipe for Peach Barbecue Little Smokies, the famous mini sausages are marinated in a sweet, savory sauce that has a kick of spice. Better yet, you only need four ingredients to make it. Simply toss the Smokies, peach preserves, barbecue sauce, and cayenne pepper into a crockpot, and… well, that’s about it. When Peach Barbecue Little Smokies are finished cooking, you’ll have a batch of bite-sized sausages smothered in a thick sauce, the tangy and smoky flavors satisfying to all your taste buds. In fact, you may want to keep a pile of rolls nearby for extra dipping! These Peach Barbecue Little Smokies are going to be an instant game day party hit! Made in the slow cooker with barbecue sauce, peach preserves, and cayenne pepper, it’s an addictive appetizer recipe everyone will love! Ingredients 28 ounces little smokies (2 14-ounce packages) 1 cup barbecue sauce 12 ounces peach preserves 12 ounces chili sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne ...

Bite-Sized Blooming Onions These bite-sized blooming onions turned out being one of those lucky recipes where I kept thinking a step would go wrong, but they all worked! It’s amazing when that happens. It means these were a huge success on the first try! These are the perfect smaller version of the larger popular appetizer! Easy to eat and perfect for a party! INGREDIENTS 2 pounds cipollini onions, peeled and sectioned 2 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Vegetable oil, for frying Onion Dip: 1/4 cup mayo 1/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon ketchup 1/2 teaspoon paprika Pinch of salt and pepper INTRUCTIONS: The first part of this is making sure you buy the right onions! You can’t use frozen onions or pearl onions. They are a bit too small. You need these cipollini onions. You can usually find them by the pound in most supermarkets near the onions! Normally, w...