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These quesadillas and our Easy Pizza Bites are the kids’ favorite food for after school. The quesadillas were inspired by our Buffalo Chicken Dip and taste similar to the popular dip. quesadilla- Though quesadillas originated from Mexico, they are popular throughout many restaurants, served with different fillings. This recipe has chicken and cheese with a spicy mayo combined and spread in flour tortillas. The tortillas are sauteed and become so crispy on the outside and the filling melts and becomes so cheesy on the inside!...

Ingredients 2 bags black tea, such as orange pekoe, Darjeeling, English breakfast or Lapsang souchong ½ cup boiling water 3 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp Dutch-process cocoa powder 2 cups milk 1 tsp vanilla ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground nutmeg whipped cream chocolate shavings Preparation Pour boiling water over the tea bags in a small saucepan. Cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes. Remove tea bag. Stir in sugar and cocoa powder....

Ingredients 20ozcream cheese,softened 1cupsugar 3largeeggs 1cupsour cream 2tbspflour ½tspvanilla extract ½tspfresh lemon juice 2cupswater 1½cupssugar 1.5ozstrawberry gelatin,(½ package) ¾cupcornstarch 2tspred food coloring 1lbstrawberries,hulled and sliced 18flour tortillas,(8-inch) oil,for frying 1cupsugar 1tbspcinnamon 1cupcaramel sauce whipped cream,optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a springform pan with baking spray. Whisk together the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, flour, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth, and completely combined. Add the mixture to the springform pan and bake for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 8red potatoes,medium, quartered 2tspgarlic,minced 2tbspbutter ½cupmilk,warmed 1tspgarlic salt,(can add more if desired) ½tsppepper ¼cupparmesan cheese,grated fresh parsley,optional Preparation Place potatoes and garlic in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes (or until potatoes are tender). Drain potatoes and place back in a pot. Add butter, milk, salt and pepper. Blend with hand mixer until desired consistency. Stir in cheese and top with fresh parsley....

Ingredients ½cupclam juice,or chicken stock ½cupdry sherry ½cupwhole milk,or 3 tbsp cream with 5 tbsp of water 1tbspgarlic,minced 1tbspshallots,minced 1bay leaf 1tbspunsalted butter 1tbspflour 1½lbunsalted butter,(2 sticks) ½tspsalt ½tspwhite pepper 1tbsplemon juice Preparation Place the clam juice, sherry, whole milk, garlic, shallots, bay leaf in a small saucepan. Heat on medium-high heat and let simmer until the liquids have reduced by about ½. In a separate saucepan of 1-qt minimum size, heat 1 tablespoon of butter in the saucepan on medium heat until it is foamy....

Ingredients ¾cupcold water 1tsppure vanilla extract ½ozunflavored gelatin 1½cupsgranulated sugar ½cuplight corn syrup,plus 2 tbsp more confectioners’ sugar,for dusting Preparation Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper. Combine ½ cup cold water and the vanilla in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over top, and let stand for about 5 minutes until softened. Bring granulated sugar, corn syrup, and remaining cold water to a boil in a small saucepan. Cook, washing down the sides of the saucepan with a wet pastry brush until mixture registers 234 to 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer....

Ingredients 1lb90% ground beef ¾tspkosher salt ¼cuponion,diced 3garlic cloves,minced 28ozcrushed tomatoes,(1 can) black pepper,to taste 2cupswater 4basil leaves,torn, plus more for garnish (optional) 8ozwheat or gluten-free spaghetti,broken in half grated parmesan cheese,optional for serving Preparation Heat a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over high heat; If your pot is not heavy, the sauce may burn. When hot, add the beef and salt and cook, breaking up for about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1cooking spray 1onion 1green bell pepper 1red bell pepper 1yellow bell pepper 2½lbsground beef 15oztomato sauce 12saltine crackers,crushed ¼cupbrown sugar 1egg,beaten 2tbspWorcestershire sauce 2tbspchicken stock 2tbspolive oil 1tbspMontréal steak seasoning 1garlic clove,minced ground black pepper,to taste ¼cupketchup,or as needed Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×11-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cut ¾ each of onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper into thin slices....

Ingredients 16ozFrench bread,(1 loaf), trimmed of ends and cut into ¾ inch cubes, preferably a day or 2 old 1⅔cupmilk 7large eggs ¾cupfresh pumpkin puree,canned 1tspvanilla extract 2tbspgranulated sugar 2tbsplight brown sugar,packed 1tspground cinnamon ¼tspground nutmeg ¼tspground ginger maple syrup,for serving ½cupall purpose flour ¼cupsalted butter,cold diced into cubes 2tbspgranulated sugar 2tbsplight brown sugar,packed ¼tspground cinnamon Preparation To a blender add, milk, eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger....

Ingredients ¾ cup creamy peanut butter ½ cup salted butter, room temperature 1 cup packed dark brown sugar ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder 1 large egg 1½ tsp vanilla 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 2 cups Reese’s miniature peanut butter cups, quartered ½ cup mini chocolate chips ⅓ cup chocolate chips, for drizzling, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Using a stand mixer, mix peanut butter and butter until blended....

Ingredients 6chicken thighs,skin and fat removed olive oil spray 1red bell pepper,chopped 1cupmushrooms,chopped ½onion,chopped 2clovesgarlic,finely chopped 28ozcrushed tomatoes,(1 can) ¼cupfat-free chicken broth,more if needed 1tspdried oregano leaves ¼cupfresh basil leaves,chopped salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste 6cupshigh fiber,(12 oz), cooked, or whole wheat pasta Preparation Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large heavy sauté pan, heat the pan over a medium-high flame and spray with cooking oil....

Ingredients 1 box (6 oz) Betty Crocker™ Homestyle Stuffing cornbread flavored mix 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 apple, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. In large bowl, toss stuffing mix, water and butter. Add apple, celery and parsley; toss until combined. Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups, pressing mixture in cups with spoon....

Ingredients 1largeeggplant,about 12-14 oz Kosher salt,to taste olive oil spray,I used my misto 12ozfrench bread,or baguette, cut into 4 pieces 4slicesmozzarella cheese,3 oz total, part skim, Sargento 2tbspskinny pesto 8tomato,thin sliced Preparation Slice the eggplant into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place the eggplant slices on a paper towel and season with salt; set aside about 30 minutes. This will help draw some of the moisture out of the eggplant. Pat the eggplant dry with paper towels....

Ingredients 1 cup chicken, white or dark meat, cooked and shredded 1 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tbsp sour cream, or yogurt 1 cup condensed cream of mushroom 1 tbsp taco seasoning 1 tsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp ground cumin 1 cup white cheddar cheese, or any cheese of your choice, grated and divided ½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated 10 oz tomatoes, fresh, chopped (no need to deseed) ½ cup tomato salsa, pureed...

Ingredients 19×13 chocolate cake mix 1cansweetened condensed milk 1cupCaramel Ice Cream Topping 8oztub of whipped topping chocolate sauce & chopped chocolate Preparation Follow the package directions for a 9×13-inch pan Poke holes all over the entire cake using the end of a wooden spoon. Pour the sweetened condensed milk and ¾ of the caramel sauce over the cake allowing it to seep into the holes. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Top with whipped topping, remaining caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, and chopped chocolate....

Ingredients ¾cupsugar ½cupmilk ½cupvegetable oil 1egg 1tspvanilla extract 2cupsall purpose flour 2tspbaking powder 16ozmaraschino cherriesjar, chopped, reserve juice for later use 2tbspcherry juicereserved Cooking spray 12wholemaraschino cherries 1cuppowdered sugar 1tbspbuttermelted 1½tbspcherry juicereserved Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Place the sugar, milk, vegetable oil, egg and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Add the flour and baking powder, then stir until just combined....

Though I love salads as a side dish, sometimes I crave a hearty salad with protein as a main dish. I love this salad because not only is it hearty and filling, it’s so easy to make and is so healthy. Juicy chicken breast over a bed of romaine, tomatoes, cheese, onion drizzled with an easy vinaigrette dressing. This salad is inspired by our unique spin on classic Caprese Salad....

Ingredients ¼cupolive oil ½cuplime juice 2tbsphoney 1tspchili powder 1tspsalt 1tsppepper 3lbchicken breast,cubed 2red bell peppers,cut into 1-inch pieces 2orange bell peppers,cut into 1-inch pieces 2yellow bell peppers,cut into 1-inch pieces 2green bell peppers,cut into 1-inch pieces 1red onion,cut into 1-inch pieces fresh cilantro,chopped, to garnish 10 wooden skewers Preparation Soak the wooden skewers in water for 5 to 10 minutes and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the chicken with the marinade ingredients and mix....

Ingredients ¾cupunsweetened cocoa powder,not dutch process 1½cupsgranulated sugar 1½cupscake flour,spoon & leveled 1tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt 2large eggs,at room temperature ¼cupvegetable,or canola oil 1cupfull fat sour cream,or full fat Greek yogurt, at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract ½cuphot coffee,or hot water 1cupmilk chocolate,chopped 15¼ozOreos,1 package ¼cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature ¼cupshortening 2½cupsconfectioners’ sugar 2tbspmilk,or cream 2tsppure vanilla extract ¾cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature ½cupunsweetened cocoa powder 1tsppure vanilla extract 4cupsconfectioners’ sugar...

Ingredients ⅓cupgranulated sugar ½cuplight brown sugar,packed 1egg white 2tbspapple sauce 1tspvanilla extract ½cupwhole wheat pastry flour ½cupall purpose flour ½tspbaking soda ⅛tspsalt ½cupmini chocolate chips 1½cups organic fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt,I used Stonyfield’s ½cupsprinkles Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two cookie sheets with non-stick silicone baking liners with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt and stir to blend. In another bowl, whisk the sugars, egg white, applesauce, and vanilla together until light and fluffy....