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This is a staple of Haitian cuisine. It's full of bold, unique flavors. You can cook with black or red beans, lima beans, or green peas. I adapted this recipe through watching several incredible Haitian cooks. My husband and kids are of Haitian descent and they devour this every time. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon olive oil ½ cup canned black or red beans, undrained 1 Tablespoon Epis (Haitian seasoning) 1 ¼ cups water ¾ cup coconut milk 1 Tablespoon Maggi Chicken B

These homemade granola bars are soft and chewy; plus the ingredients are much better than store-bought bars. Makes 10 bars Ingredients: 2 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats ½ cup sliced almonds ⅓ cup honey ¼   cup butter (or sub for coconut oil) ¼   cup packed brown sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup raisins, coarsely chopped Directions: 1. Pr eheat oven to 350°F. Line the bottom and sides of a 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil or parchment pape

Soft and delicious cookies with the right balance of peanut butter. Makes about 2 dozen cookies Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened ½ cup white sugar ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup creamy peanut butter ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 egg 1 ¼   cups all-purpose flour Directions: 1. Beat butter , white sugar , brown sugar , peanut butter , salt , baking powder , and baking soda in a stand mixer until smooth. 2. Scrape down the sides of

A quick and healthy side dish for any meal! Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon butter 3-4 mushrooms, sliced 2 zucchini, halved and sliced ½ teaspoon garlic salt ½ teaspoon Badia Complete Seasoning dash of black pepper Directions: 1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and mushrooms and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes. 2. Stir in the zucchini , garlic salt , Badia complete seasoning , and black pepper . Cook for 3-5 until one side of the zucchini begins to bro

Tender chicken simmered in a Mexican-style creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick and tasty weekday meal. Switch it up by using flank steak instead of chicken. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, cut into strips ½ teaspoon salt ¼   teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon paprika ½ lemon, juiced 1 T olive oil ½ onion, diced ½ green pepper, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons tomato paste 1 roma tomato, diced 2 sliced jalapeño (about 1 teaspoon), minced 2 cups ch

These bakery-style muffins are packed with fresh blueberries and will become your new favorite! Yields 12 muffins Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened 1 ¼ cups white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking soda ½ cup milk 2 cups blueberries 2-3 teaspoons sugar Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375 °F. 2. Cream the butter and 1 ¼ cups sugar until light and fluffy. 3. Add the eggs , one at a time, beating well

Paprika Chicken with Dumplings is the embodiment of comfort food. Switch it up and serve with white rice, boiled potatoes, egg noodles, or bread instead! Ingredients: Chicken Paprikash: 2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks 2 Tablespoons butter 3 teaspoons paprika, divided 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 small onion, diced ¾ cup chicken broth 1 can (14 oz.) diced tomatoes (do not drain) ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 Tablespoons

Fool-proof pound cake that is nice and light with the right balance of sweetness. Made with vanilla yogurt. Serves 12 Ingredients: 1 cup butter, room temperature 1 ¾ cups white sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 (6 oz.) container vanilla yogurt 2 Tablespoons sour cream Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 325 °F. Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt pan . 2. Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl

Sweet and savory, this acorn squash is roasted with brown sugar and butter until caramelized. Easy side dish for Thanksgiving or any night of the week! Ingredients: 1 acorn squash 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 2 Tablespoons brown sugar ¼ teaspoon salt Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 400 °F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray, Set aside. 2. Slice squash in half (from the stem to the bottom). Scoop out the seeds with a spoon

These smashed potatoes are baked to a crispy perfection! Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients: 2 pounds small-to-medium golden or red potatoes 1 tablespoon salt ½ teaspoon seasoned salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ⅛ teaspoon black pepper 3-4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Directions: 1. To prepare the potatoes (I used golden potatoes), scrub them clean and rinse under running water. Remove and discard any nu

These cookies retain their shape during baking and have a perfect flavor and texture. The Royal Icing gives them a professional appearance and hardens, allowing for stacking. It's a family tradition for us to bake these every Christmas Eve. Ingredients: Cookies: 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon almond extract 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt Icing: 2 cups powde

Classic lemon meringue pie with a sweet and tart lemon filling that is thickened with cornstarch, flour, and egg yolks. Makes one 9-inch pie Ingredients: Filling: 1 cup white sugar 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 Tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups water 2 lemons, juiced and zested 2 Tablespoons butter 4 egg yolks, beaten 1 (9-inch) pie crust, baked Meringue: 4 egg whites 6 Tablespoons white sugar Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 °F. 2. For the filling: In

You only need 4 ingredients to make this easy toffee candy that nobody can seem to resist! Saltine crackers topped with caramel and chocolate create a salty, crunchy holiday treat. Ingredients: 40 single saltine crackers 1 cup butter ¾ cup brown sugar 2 cups chocolate chips Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 °F. Line a rimmed cookie sheet with foil. Make sure that the foil completely covers the bottom and sides. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Place the saltine crackers

These cookies melt in your mouth! They are soft, pillowy, and delicious. This is the perfect fall dessert. Makes about 3 dozen cookies Ingredients: Cookies: 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 cup pumpkin puree 1 egg 1 teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups flour Icing: 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted ¼ teaspoon vanilla 1 Tablespoon milk Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 °F. 2. Cream butter and white sugar together until light and fluffy. Ad

My favorite green smoothie full of veggies and fruit to help you feel great! This tastes fresh and slightly sweet and gives you a natural energy boost. Makes 1 serving CUCUMBERS: a great source of Vitamin C, K, beta-carotene, and molybdenum. They are full of phytonutrients that provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer benefits SPINACH: an excellent source of Vitamin K, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus. Helps boost energy, maintain good vision, prevents heart

Savory strips of beef with a mushroom, onion gravy. The perfect comfort meal. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 ½ to 2 pounds cubed steak, cut into strips ½ Tablespoons Badia Complete Seasoning ½ teaspoon Salt ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper 1 ¾ cups beef stock ¾ cups red wine (I use a sweet red) 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced ½ onion, sliced 2 Tablespoons flour 2 Tablespoons butter, melted Directions: 1. Heat a large non-stick skillet on medium-high heat with a lit

How to cook perfect rice on the stove. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 2 cups Jasmine rice 2 ½ cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon oil Directions: 1. Rinse the rice under cold water at least 3x or until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside. 2. In a medium saucepan or caldero , bring the water , oil , and salt to a boil. Add the rinsed and drained rice and stir. 3. Let the rice cook uncovered on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the water has been absor

A light, fruity dessert that isn't too sweet. Can use with any type of fruit. Serve with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar. Serves 6 Ingredients: 3 cups fresh blueberries ⅓ cup orange juice 3 Tablespoons white sugar ⅔ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon baking powder 1 pinch salt ½ cup butter, softened ½ cup white sugar 1 egg ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 °F. 2. Mix blueberries , orange juice , and 3 tablespoons suga

These pumpkin muffins can be eaten plain for breakfast, or iced with cream cheese frosting for dessert. They are sweet with a little spice.

This pumpkin pie has the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Ingredients: one 9-inch pie crust 3 eggs 1 egg yolk ½ cup white sugar ½ cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 1 ½ cups milk ½ cup heavy cream 2 cups pumpkin puree Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 °F. Place your pie crust into a 9" pie pan and set aside. 2. Combine eggs , egg yolk , white sugar , and b