This easy summer salad is perfect to make for a cookout or party because there's no lettuce to get soggy. Jacques Pépin agrees. His friends Faith Middleton (host of NPR's The Food Schmooze) and veteran publicist Fern Berman once brought a watermelon salad to one of his parties. He loved it and was inspired to create this recipe. Ingredients 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon Tabasco 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pep

Never mind the sour cream, farmer's cheese, cream cheese, water bath, and worrying about a sunken center. The filling for this delicious cheesecake has just four simple ingredients, and the cake bakes in a mere 30 minutes. Now THAT'S easy! Crust 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs OR zwieback crumbs 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon (1/3 cup) melted butter 1/8 teaspoon salt Filling 2 cups (2 large packages) cream cheese, at room temperature 2 large eggs 2/3

Ingredients 1 can Kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 can Black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can Pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red onion, diced 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 1 cup vegetable broth 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 heaping tbsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp Ghirardelli cocoa powder (unsweetened) 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp (or a bit less) cayenne pepper A couple splashes of lite

Want to steal the show this Fourth of July, but don’t feel like spending hours in the kitchen? This is the recipe you’re looking for. Guests will marvel at how you layered the inside of this pretty cake with red, white and blue, but only you’ll know how easy it really is! Here’s how to make it. What you’ll need: Ingredients for Firecracker Red, White and Blue Cake 1 generously greased 12-cup fluted tube cake pan 1 medium mixing bowl 2 small mixing bowls 3 small microwavable b

1. BBQ Chicken Salad – This healthy, flavorful salad comes together so quickly, and it is guaranteed to be a hit with your entire family. 2. Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Sandwich – From the plump grapes to the sweet cranberries, this lightened up sandwich won’t even taste healthy. 3. Easy Burrito Bowls – Skip Chipotle and try these burrito bowls right at home with an epic chipotle cream sauce. 4. Caprese Avocado Salad – A refreshing salad loaded with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil

3 medium sized fresh bell peppers (the red has the most flavor) 1 lb organic ground turkey 1⁄4 cup grated carrot 1⁄4 cup grated zucchini 1⁄2 cup finely chopped sweet onion 1 clove finely chopped garlic (or 1 T garlic powder) 1 egg 1⁄2 cup cooked white rice 2 tablespoons gluten-free breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons tomato sauce or 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 2 teaspoons oregano 2 teaspoons b

INGREDIENTS 1 cup uncooked quinoa (roughly 3 cups cooked quinoa) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 8 ounces mushrooms 12 ounces broccoli florets 2 medium carrots, sliced 1 cup peas 2-3 eggs 4 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 2 scallions, sliced for garnish PREPARATION 1. In a medium pot, cook quinoa according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork, then set aside. 2. In a large pan, heat oil, then sauté ga

INGREDIENTS Serves 4-6 4-6 medium/large russet potatoes Salt Olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 jalapeño, diced 1 pound ground turkey 1 package taco seasoning mix 3 tomatoes, diced 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped Juice of 1 lime Toppings (we used): Guacamole Sour cream Shredded cheddar cheese PREPARATION 1. Preheat oven to 350˚F (175˚C). 2. Wash and dry potatoes. 3. Using a fork, pierce potatoes all over. Coat with olive oil and salt. Bake directly on the oven rack for one ho

Ingredients: ½ lb (8 oz) elbow macaroni 2 Tbsp salted butter 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups whole milk 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided 2 oz cream cheese ½ tsp kosher salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper 1 egg, beaten Instructions 1. Preheat your oven to 400 F. Spray mini muffin pans (this recipe was enough for 36 mac & cheese bites, so you’ll need two pans) with non-stick spray. 2. Put a large pot of salted water on to boil, then cook the macaroni according

In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and honey. Stir until combined and smooth. Serve with apple slices or other cut up fruit. Note-this dip is also great with graham crackers, pretzels, or cookies! 1 (6 oz) container plain Greek yogurt 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 3 teaspoons honey #Recipes

Yield: makes 10-12 bundles Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans 10-12 slices of thick-cut bacon 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick spray. Wash and thoroughly dry green beans, then season with salt and pepper. Bundle together about 5-8 green beans - this will depend on your size of beans and the amount of beans you g

INGREDIENTS Dozen of regular glazed doughnuts 1 cup of chocolate chips (optional) Sprinkles (optional) PREPARATION Slice doughnut in half. Head pan at medium high and place doughnut glaze side down. Place pot and heavy object (can of tomato). Let sit for one minute. Take off the weighted pot and flip the doughnut. Place weighted pot back on the doughnut for 30 sec. Turn off heat and remove doughnut onto a dry rack. Toppings (optional): Microwave one cup of chocolate chips.

These Baked Ham and Cheese Rollups look SO yummy! Prep time 10 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 35 mins These Baked Ham and Cheese Rollups, are an easy appetizer or dinner recipe that tend to always be a crowd favorite. They are made with crescent dough, Boar’s Head SmokeMaster™ Black Forest Ham, and swiss cheese, then topped with a delicious mustard glaze. Serves: 12 Ingredients 1 tube crescent dough sheet ¾ lb. Boar’s Head SmokeMaster™ Black Forest Ham, thinly sliced 12 sl

Make this quick, delicious meal for your next weekday meal prep. INGREDIENTS 3 chicken breasts, cubed Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon crushed garlic ½ cup soy sauce ⅓ cup honey 1½ tablespoons sesame seeds 1 onion, sliced 2 small bell peppers, thinly sliced 2 cups broccoli 1 green onion, thinly sliced Cooked white rice Here's a video to assist in your preparation: PREPARATION 1. In a pan, cook cut chicken over medium-high heat until almost done. 2. Reduc

Caramel Cheesecakes... yuuuummmmm! Gluten Free Caramel Cheesecakes 19 ounces cream cheese 3 eggs 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla Caramel: 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup evaporated milk Crust: 1 cup almond meal 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon fine Sea Salt 1/4 teaspoon ground Cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda 1/4 cup melted butter Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Crush your slivered almonds. In a mixin

INGREDIENTS Artichoke Lemon Olive oil Salt Pepper Minced garlic Parsley Parmesan PREPARATION Remove the stem of the artichoke. Cut about one inch off the top of the artichoke. Take a pair of kitchen scissors and snip off the thorns on the tip of the artichoke petals. Take half a lemon and rub lemon juice over the cut portion of the artichoke to prevent it from browning. Season with salt and pepper. Spread open the petals and rub minced garlic all over. Add the parsley

YUMMM! We hope you enjoy these tasty and beautiful treats. Ingredients 1-2 sheets puff pastry 1/4 cup cream cheese 3 tbsp sugar cinnamon 1 apple 1 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp water Let's get Cooking... Take out the core and thinly slice the apple. Combine the apple slices with lemon juice and water in a bowl and microwave 3 minutes. Cool the bowl in some ice water. Pat dry the apple slices of excess moisture and set aside. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 4 even strips. Spre

INGREDIENTS: Serves: 4 1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped 1 lb butternut squash 1 lb Brussels sprouts, hulled and halved 2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 3 Tbsp. olive oil 4 oz mixed greens Avocado Dressing 1 avocado 1 small garlic clove Juice of 1 lime 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper PREPARATION: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C 2. In a large bowl, mix the butternut squash, bell pepper, Brussels sprouts, dried oregano, salt, pe