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Ingredients 1½cupsplain whole-milk yogurt,I used Dannon All-Natural 2½cupsplain fat free Greek yogurt,I used Chobani 1vanilla bean ½cupsugar 3tbsphoney fresh kiwi, blueberries, strawberries,or any fruit of choice, to top Preparation In the blender, combine sugar and the seeds from the vanilla bean; blend until fine. Whisk both yogurts, sugar, and honey in a bowl until combined. Pour into an ice cream maker. Freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Related Video

Ingredients 4lbsbeef chuck roast 1tspkosher salt ½tspcoarse ground black pepper 3tbspvegetable oil 3clovesgarlic,minced 1yellow onion,diced ½green bell pepper,diced ½red bell pepper,diced 28ozcanned diced tomatoes,with chiles 3tbspTaco Seasoning,(recipes in notes below) 3cupsbeef broth ¼cupcilantro,diced Preparation Season beef with salt and pepper, then add to a large dutch oven with oil on medium-high heat. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side until seared well. Remove the beef from the pot and add in the onions....

Ingredients 4lbchuck roast,or pot roast ranch mix,1 packet au jus mix,or brown gravy mix, low sodium, 1 packet 6pepperoncini peppers ½cuppepperoncini peppers juice ¼cupbutter Preparation Brown the roast in a pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side. Place the roast in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add the pepperoncini juice. Sprinkle with ranch mix and gravy mix. Add the peppers and sliced butter to the top of the slow cooker....

Ingredients 1½cupmayonnaise 1garlic clove,crushed ⅛tsppaprika ½cupcouscous ⅔cuporange juice 14.75ozred salmon,drained 10ozfrozen spinach,chopped, thawed, drained and squeezed dry 2egg yolks,beaten 2garlic cloves,crushed 1tspground cumin ½tspground black pepper ½tspsalt 3tbspolive oil Preparation In a small stainless steel or glass bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, garlic, and paprika. Set aside. Prepare the couscous according to package directions using the orange juice in place of water. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked couscous, red salmon, drained spinach, egg yolks, garlic, cumin, black pepper, and salt....

We never dreamed Valentina’s Corner would become what it is today and we are SO GRATEFUL to each and every single one. You can follow along on our modern farmhouse remodel on our personal blog at Life in our Corner! The personal blog is our DIY site where we share all things house related, faith and family. Since we work from home, the kitchen space needs to function as our everyday kitchen (with 7 kiddos) and our business kitchen....

Ingredients 1batchchocolate cupcakes,homemade 3egg whites,room temperature ¾cupgranulated sugar ¼tspcream of tartar 10tbspunsalted butter,very soft, not melted 1cupcreamy peanut butter,not natural style 1tsppure vanilla extract pinchsalt 10ozsemi sweet chocolate,coarsely chopped 1½tbspcanola,or vegetable oil Preparation Set the butter and eggs out. Make the chocolate cupcakes. Allow them to completely cool. Place egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in a heatproof bowl. Set bowl over a saucepan filled with two inches of simmering water....

Ingredients 1cuplight sour cream,or Greek yogurt 1cupcanola oil 4largeeggs 3tspvanilla 2cupsbrown sugar,lightly packed 3tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 2tspcinnamon 3cupsall purpose flour 2apples,finely chopped 1apple,shredded 1½cupstoasted pecans,chopped, divided 1cupbrown sugar ½cupmilk,or cream 1tbspbutter 1½cupspowdered icing sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10-cup bundt pan. In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream or yogurt, oil, eggs and vanilla. Whisk in brown sugar until smooth. Add baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and stir until combined....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1red bell pepper,cut into chunks 1green bell pepper,cut into chunks 3garlic cloves,minced 1lblarge shrimp,peeled, deveined salt and pepper ¼cupsoy sauce 1tspsesame oil 1tspbrown sugar 1tspsriracha pinchred pepper flakes 1tspcornstarch 1tbspwater ¼cuppeanuts Preparation In a medium sized skillet, add the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the bell pepper and garlic and sauté until almost tender. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink....

Ingredients 7cupsred tomatoes,chopped 2largeonions 1red bell pepper,chopped 1green bell pepper,chopped 4jalapeno peppers,chopped, leave seeds in for more heat ¼cupapple cider vinegar 1tspground coriander 1tbspfresh cilantro,chopped 3tbspbasil,fresh chopped 1tbspfresh sage,chopped 2tspsalt,to taste Preparation In a slow cooker add tomatoes, onions, peppers, apple cider vinegar, and coriander. Cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours or High for 3. Right before it is done add in the cilantro, basil, and sage. Let it cool for a bit....

Ingredients 2lbsirloin steak,lean top 1large white onion,quartered ½cupsoy sauce,low sodium ¼cupsesame oil 2tbspginger,fresh minced 4garlic cloves,minced 1lbbrussels sprouts,hulled, halved 2red bell peppers,diced 2large carrots,diced 2cupsbrown rice,cooked Preparation Slice the top sirloin steaks into ½-inch thick strips. Place the soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, onion and meat in a large slow cooker and mix thoroughly. Place the lid on top. Set the slow cooker on the Low setting for about 3 hours....

Ingredients ¾ lb puff pastry sheet, chilled 1½ oz pecans, roughly chopped, roasted ⅓ cup maple syrup, add more for glazing all-purpose flour, for dusting cooking spray 3 oz brown sugar, or muscovado sugar 1¼ oz unsalted butter, melted 3 tbsp maple syrup 3½ oz pecans, roasted and crushed Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare the filling by combining the pecans, brown sugar, butter, and maple syrup in a bowl....

Ingredients 8cupsGolden Grahams cereal 5cupsmini marshmallows 9ozwhite chocolate,(baking chocolate), or 1½ cups white chocolate chips ¼cupcaramel ice cream topping 3tbspbutter,or margarine 1cupmini marshmallows Preparation Butter a 9×13-inch pan and set aside. Measure out 8 cups of the Golden Grahams cereal, then set aside. In a large microwavable bowl, combine the mini marshmallows, white chocolate, ice-cream topping, and butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then then stir. Continue to microwave on high until everything is melted, smooth, and creamy....

Ingredients 1½lbsbrussel sprouts,trimmed & cut in half through core 10clovesgarlic ¼cupolive oil parmesan,shredded 1tbspbalsamic vinegar garlic salt and fresh ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven 425 degrees F. Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and pull off any loose outer leaves. Slice each in half, lengthwise. Mix Brussels Sprouts, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, garlic salt & pepper in a bowl until well combined. Spread on to a greased baking sheet or jelly roll pan....

Ingredients 1⅓ cups cake flour 1 tbsp cocoa powder ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt ¼ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg, at room temperature ½ cup vegetable oil ½ tsp white vinegar 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup Greek yogurt, plain, at room temperature 2 tbsp red food coloring 7 oz cream cheese, softened 1 tsp vanilla extract 1½ cups powdered sugar, add more as needed...

Ingredients ¾lbbow ties 1lbsea scallops ¾tspsalt ¼tspfresh ground black pepper 5tbspolive oil 2navel oranges 1tbsplemon juice ½cupkalamata olives,or other black olives ½small red onion 6tbspfresh mint,chopped Preparation In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the bow ties for about 15 minutes, until just done. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain thoroughly. Season the scallops with ¼ teaspoon of the salt and ⅛ teaspoon of the pepper. In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat....

Ingredients 1angel food cake10-inch ½galstrawberry ice cream Preparation Take ice cream out of freezer to soften, until it’s easy to spread but not melted. Rip the angel food cake into about 2-inch chunks. Place a layer of cake on the bottom of one 9 or 10-inch tube pan. Spread a layer of the softened ice cream on top. Repeat layers until cake and ice cream are all used. Put cake in freezer for at least 2 to 3 hours....

Ingredients 2tspground cumin ¼tspground cayenne red pepper 14¾ozcream-style corn,1 can ⅔cupflour ½cupyellow cornmeal 3tbspsugar 1tbspbaking powder ¼tspsalt 2tbspcanola oil 1egg ⅓cupmilk 4ozgreen chiles,1 can, chopped 2cupsHomemade Quick & Easy Enchilada Sauce ½onion,sliced ½green bell pepper,sliced 1jalapeno,sliced 1tbspcanola oil 1tspcumin cayenne,1 pinch salt,1 pinch oregano,1 pinch 2cupschicken breast,shredded, cooked ½cupsour cream 1cupsharp white cheddar,grated Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Combine 2 teaspoons of cumin, cayenne, cream style corn, flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, 2 tablespoons of canola oil, egg, milk and chiles in a bowl together....

This veggie pizza is the perfect recipe to serve as an appetizer for parties and brunch. Just like our fried shrimp and the baked wings, this cold pizza is such a crowd pleaser. COLD VEGGIE PIZZA- Crispy and soft crescent dough baked and cooled then topped with a creamy ranch and creamy cheese spread and loaded with fresh veggies. This is the best cold pizza recipe. WHAT YOU NEED- This recipe is not only delicious but it’s so easy and quick to make!...

Ingredients 5 oz Havarti cheese, (or Butterkäse cheese), grated 5 oz Fontina, (or Gruyere cheese, or Emmental cheese), grated 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 cup vegetable broth 3 oz spinach, fresh 3 oz artichoke hearts, drained if using canned, chopped 1 tbsp garlic, chopped 2 tsp parmesan cheese, grated or powdered 1 tsp hot sauce 2 oz cold cuts 2 oz bread 2 oz mixed vegetables Preparation In a mixing bowl, add the grated Havarti, fontina, and all-purpose flour....

Ingredients 4slicesrye bread 2tbspdijon mustard 2tbspThousand Island dressing,or Russian dressing 4slicesswiss cheese ½cupprepared colelsaw dill pickle slices,optional 6ozcorned beef,sliced, cooked Preparation Lightly toast bread. Spread 2 slices with dijon mustard. Layer with swiss cheese, corned beef, coleslaw and dill pickle slices. Spread thousand island dressing on the remaining 2 slices. Top sandwiches and serve with a pickle. Related Video