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Ingredients ½cupsalted butter,(1 stick) 8ozbittersweet chocolate,or semi-sweet, coarsely chopped, I used two 4 oz Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Bars 1¼cupsgranulated sugar 3largeeggs 1tsppure vanilla extract ¾cupall-purpose flour,spoon & leveled ½tspsalt ¾cupsalted peanuts 8full size Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups,chopped 1½cupssemi-sweet chocolate chips 1½cupscreamy peanut butter 1tbspunsalted butter 1½cupsRice Krispies cereal Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously spray 11 x 7 inch baking pan with cooking spray or line with aluminum foil....

Ingredients 1cupunsalted butter,softened ⅔cupsugar 2tsporange zest 2⅓cupsflour ¼tspcinnamon ½tspsalt 1cupshelled pistachio nuts,chopped ¾cupdried cranberries Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cream the butter and sugar in a stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Sift together flour, cinnamon and salt then add gradually into the stand mixer on low speed until just combined. Add in the pistachios, cranberries and orange zest and mix for just 5 seconds until combined....

Ingredients 1½cupsall purpose flour 1cupquick oats ⅓cupgranulated sugar 2tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ¾tspsalt 2tspground cinnamon ¼tspground nutmeg ¼tspground ginger 1½cupsbuttermilk ¾cuppumpkin puree,canned or fresh 2large eggs 3tbspcanola oil 1tspvanilla extract ¾cupchocolate chips butter,for griddle Preparation Preheat an electric griddle to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger for 20 seconds. Make a well in the center of the mixture, then set aside....

Ingredients ½cupbutter,softened 1cupraw sugar 1egg 2cupsall purpose flour 2tspground cinnamon 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ½tspground cloves 2pinchesground nutmeg,or to taste 3cupszucchini,finely shredded 1cuppecans,chopped 8ozcream cheese,(1 package), softened ¼cupbutter,softened 2tspvanilla extract 2cupsconfectioners’ sugar 60raisins,or as needed Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Beat ½ cup of butter with raw sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, then beat in the egg....

Ingredients 5lbspotatoes 4large garlic cloves,minced fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper 6tbspbutter 1½cupsbuttermilk ⅓cupfresh chives,chopped ⅓cupfresh dill,chopped ⅓cupfresh parsley,chopped 4ozcream cheese,room temperature Preparation Cut the potatoes into evenly-sized chunks, about an inch or so thick, and transfer them to a large stockpot full of cold water. Once all of the potatoes are cut, be sure that there is enough cold water in the pan so that the water line sits about 1 inch above the potatoes....

Ingredients ½cuppopcorn kernels,uncooked 1cupbrown sugar ¼cupbutter ½cuplight Karo syrup ½cupsweetened condensed milk ½tspsea salt,more or less to taste Preparation Pop the popcorn kernels in an air popper machine and pop into a large bowl. Set aside. On medium high heat in a medium saucepan, cook the brown sugar, butter, and karo syrup. Allow to come to a boil. Add the sweetened condensed milk and sea salt. Allow to softly boil for about 3 to 4 minutes until it gets to the softball stage....

Ingredients 3cupssweet potatoes,cooked and mashed ⅓cupbrown sugar ⅓cupeggnog 2tbspmargarine,melted 1tspvanilla extract ½tspsalt 2egg whites ½cupbrown sugar ¼cupall-purpose flour 2tbspbutter Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 2-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Combine the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, eggnog, melted margarine, vanilla extract, salt and egg whites. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Combine the sweet potatoes mix and flour....

Fresh juicy tomatoes with mozzarella and herbs in a garlic olive oil dressing – pure perfection. tomato mozzarella salad recipe- Tough the tomato mozzarella salad only has three ingredients (plus the dressing), you will be amazed how much flavor there is in the salad. The juices from the tomatoes and the dressing combined give the salad a “marinated tomato” taste. Such a healthy and flavor-packed salad. Not only tomatoes, but cheese is so good in a salad just like in the Caprese Salad recipe or the classic Greek Salad....

Ingredients 3cupsmixed vegetables,(broccoli, mushrooms, peppers, spinach etc.) 1tspoil 12largeeggs ¼cupmilk ½tspblack pepper & salt,to taste ½tspdry mustard powder 3tbsponion,minced 1cupCheddar Cheese ¼cupparmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Chop vegetables and cook in 1 teaspoon of oil until tender crisp or excess liquid is removed. Cool. Spray a muffin tin very well with cooking spray. Divide the vegetables, onion, and cheeses over 12 wells. In a large bowl combine eggs, milk, and seasonings....

Complete the meal by making homemade breadsticks, like the restaurant but so much cheaper. What is Zuppa Toscana? Zuppa is translated to soup and Toscana to Tuscany (Tuscan), a region in Italy. The soup is traditionally made with kale, potatoes in a hearty cream. Watch the full detailed video How to Make Zuppa Toscana Soup on our YouTube and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel. Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe- This soup is the ultimate comfort food recipe....

Ingredients 4chicken breasts 8ozbacon 8ozmushrooms,sliced 8ozcheese,grated 1tspoil salt and pepper,to taste ¼cupmayonnaise 1tbspsour cream 3tbsphoney 1½tbspdijon mustard ⅛tsppaprika Preparation Turn oven on to 350 degrees F. Prepare honey mustard sauce. Combine the ingredients for the sauce, mix until well incorporated. Cut bacon into small pieces. Sauté in a large skillet until cooked, stirring frequently for even cooking. Remove bacon. Reserve 1 teaspoon of the grease drain the remaining grease. Add the mushroom reserved bacon grease and sauté until browned, lightly season with salt and pepper....

For the perfect dinner, enjoy these potatoes with fresh bread and a crunchy slaw salad. braised potatoes- Many things can go wrong if you braise potatoes on the stovetop, that’s why I prefer the baking method. If you have never baked them, give it a try. Chunks of meat with potatoes and vegetables cooked until they become creamy and so tender. I love adding the red pepper when preparing the braised potato casserole, it gives the dish so much flavor....

Ingredients 4cupsTater Tot 7eggs ½cupbacon bits,divided ½avocado ½cupcheddar cheese,shredded, divided ½cupmozzarella cheese,shredded, divided butter pepper,to taste Preparation Pour the Tater Tots into a large mixing bowl. Microwave for 1 minute and 45 seconds or until soft. Add 1 egg to the softened Tater Tots and mix. Grease a cast-iron pan with butter, then pour the Tater Tot mixture into the pan, and spread it out to create a crust. Bake the crust for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F....

Ingredients 8 egg whites salt and ground black pepper, to taste 1 cup broccoli florets, blanched and cooled ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded ½ cup yogurt ½ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp dried thyme cooking spray parsley, chopped Preparation Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a baking casserole of your choice with cooking spray. In a bowl, add together all your ingredients. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk until evenly incorporated....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 3 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (3 ounces) 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 cups milk 1 1/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained 3 cups hot cooked rice or 12 slices toasted baguette Preparation Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1cupunsalted butter 3cupspowdered sugar 1tspvanilla extract 2tbspheavy cream Preparation To a stand mixer on low speed, cream the butter. Add in the powdered sugar in ½ cup increments until fully combined, then raise the speed to medium-high for an 2 additional minutes. Add in the vanilla and heavy cream, then beat until light and fluffy for an additional 1 minute. Serve over cupcakes, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 48hot dogs Preparation Place in a slow cooker and cook on High for 2 hours or on Low for 3 to 4 hours. Keep the slow cooker on warm to get hot dogs warm for a party. Serve warm, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 3 cups peaches, diced or sliced (about 4 large peaches) ½ cup water ¾ cup sugar, measure depending on the sweetness of the peaches 1 tbsp cornstarch ¼ tsp vanilla extract ⅙ tsp salt ¼ tsp almond extract ground cinnamon, optional Preparation In a saucepot, combine water, cornstarch, salt, and peaches. Heat up until simmering. Add sugar as needed. When the sauce has thickened, turn off the heat. Add vanilla extract and almond extract....

Ingredients 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1 cup sugar ¼ cup apple cider vinegar ½ tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp lemon zest, grated 1 cup whole milk yogurt confectioner’s sugar, for garnish strawberries, for garnish Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a non-stick cake pan with parchment paper, and set aside. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl....

Ingredients 1tspolive oil ½sweet onion,diced 2garlic cloves,minced, or more to taste 1cupquinoa 1lime,juiced 1¾cupschicken stock,or as needed 6tbspfresh cilantro,chopped 6grape tomatoes,quartered 1avocado,cubed 1jalapeno pepper,diced Preparation Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil for 5 minutes until slightly browned. Stir the quinoa into the onion mixture, then cook for 30 seconds until the quinoa is lightly browned....