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Loaded Cowboy Cookies Recipe

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Delicious oats, coconut, pecans and chocolate chips in every bite! Loaded Cowboy Cookies Recipe Prep Time:  20 MINUTES Cook Time:  17 MINUTES Total Time:  37 MINUTES Ingredients  3 cups flour  1 tablespoon baking powder  1 tablespoon baking soda  1/2 teaspoon salt  1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, at room temperature  1 1/2 cups sugar  1 1/2 cups brown sugar  3 eggs  1 tablespoon vanilla  3 cups semisweet chocolate chips  3 cups old fashioned oatmeal  2 cups angel flake coconut  1 1/2 cups chopped pecans Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in bowl. In a very large bowl, beat butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually beat in sugars, and combine thoroughly. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in vanilla. Stir in flour mixture until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips, oats, coconut and pecans. For each cookie, scoop out 1/4 cup of cookie dough, roll into balls an

Beer Bread With Bacon Jalapeno And Cheddar

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This Beer Bread is a crazy easy bread recipe that is made with crisp bacon, fresh jalapenos and tasty cheddar.  It is perfect for sandwiches, chili, soup or just because you love bread.  For an extra special treat toast a slice and lather on some real cream butter. Beer Bread With Bacon Jalapeno And Cheddar Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes Total Time:  1 hour 5 minutes INGREDIENTS 3 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 2 tablespoons sugar 6 slices crispy cooked bacon coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons jalapeno pepper finely minced 2 1/4 cups grated cheddar cheese 1 beer (12 ounce) 3 tablespoons butter melted INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. In large bowl mix flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, cumin, sugar, bacon, jalapeno pepper and cheddar cheese. Pour beer over mixture and mix just until combined. Do not over mix. Spoon into loaf pan. Pour melted butter ove

APPLE FRITTERS

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Apple Fritters are luscious deep fried donuts filled with apples and cinnamon and drizzled with an easy three ingredient glaze. APPLE FRITTERS Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Total Time: 20 Minutes INGREDIENTS APPLE FRITTERS 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/3 cup milk 2 eggs 3 tablespoons applesauce 2 large Granny Smith or Honey Crisp apples peeled, cored and diced canola oil for frying GLAZE 2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla INSTRUCTIONS Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in medium bowl. Make a well in the center and add 1/3 cup milk, eggs and applesauce. Stir just to combine. Fold in apples. Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in heavy skillet, dutch oven or deep fryer to 375 degrees.  Drop about 1/4 cup of batter per fritter into hot oil; spreading it out as you drop. Cook each side until golden brown; approximately 2 minutes per side.  Remove to pap

Brownie Bottom Cheesecake

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So easy to make that you’ll feel like you are cheating! Enjoy the rich chocolate brownie bottom layer topped with a creamy and sweet cheesecake filling. Use a brownie mix to save on time! Brownie Bottom Cheesecake Prep Time:  10 MINUTES Cook Time:  45 MINUTES Total Time:  55 MINUTES Ingredients 1 box brownie mix 2 250g packages cream cheese, softened 2 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla Instructions Preheat oven to 350F. Mix brownies from package according to package directions. Spread mixture on the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Add cream cheese, eggs, sugar and vanilla to a large bowl. Beat together until smooth. Spread on top of brownie mixture. Bake for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 325F and bake for another 15 minutes. Let cool before removing from pan. Serve with chocolate sauce, if desired. Did you find this post useful? Want to get back to this page later? Save THIS PIN below to your Recipes board on Pinterest!

Butterscotch Cheesecake Bars

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This cheesecake has a rich butterscotch base, smooth, creamy cheesecake filling and topped with some butterscotch crunch. Butterscotch Cheesecake Bars Prep Time:  15 MINUTES Bake Time:  25 MINUTES Total Time:  40 MINUTE Ingredients 1 300g package butterscotch chips 1/2 cup butter 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 250g package cream cheese, softened 1 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla 1 egg Instructions Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9×13 baking pan. Add butterscotch chips and butter to a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Melt. Stir in graham cracker crumbs and pecans. Press 1/2 of mixture into prepared baking pan. Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and egg. Pour over crumbs. Top with remaining crumbs. Bake for 25 minutes. Cool to room temperature then chill in the refrigerator before serving. Did you find this post useful? Want to get back to this page later? Save THIS PIN below to your Recipes board on Pinteres

Red Lentil Chicken Soup

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Red Lentil Chicken Soup – A hearty and delicious soup loaded with lentils and chicken, spiced with turmeric, cumin and smoked paprika. Red Lentil Chicken Soup Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes Total Time: 45 Minutes INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion chopped 1 medium carrot chopped 5 cloves garlic minced 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp cumin 2 tbsp smoked paprika 1 cup red lentils dry 3 tbsp tomato paste 4 cups chicken broth low sodium or no sodium added 2 cups chicken breasts cooked and shredded 1/2 tsp salt or to taste 1 tsp pepper or to taste Garnish 1 tbsp parsley chopped 3 green onions chopped INSTRUCTIONS Cook Mirepoix : Heat the olive oil in a Dutch Oven or a soup pot. Add the chopped onion, carrot and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent. Make Soup Base : Add the spices (turmeric, cumin, smoked paprika) and stir. Next, add the red lentils, tomato paste and stir in the chicken broth until the tomato paste dissolves. Add the Chicken :

Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes and Kale Bake

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These Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes and Kale Bake make for a perfect weeknight dinner but fancy enough for a Sunday night supper. It’s incredibly simple to make and requires only a handful of ingredients. Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes and Kale Bake Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 55 mins INGREDIENTS 4 chicken thighs skin on, bones in 1 sweet potatoes peeled and cut in cubes 1 cup corn frozen 2 cups kale chopped 1 medium onion chopped 1 tbsp butter unsalted 1 tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. Season chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper. In a medium size skillet heat the olive oil and melt the butter together. Add chicken thighs to skillet and cook on both sides until gold and crispy. The chicken won’t be cooked all the way through, but that’s OK, since we’ll finish cooking it in the oven. Remove chicken from

Oven Baked Chicken Wings

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The BEST wing recipe ever! Juicy chicken wings are oven baked in a flavorful honey garlic sauce. Oven Baked Chicken Wings Prep Time:  5 MINUTES Bake Time:  50 MINUTES Total Time:  55 MINUTES Ingredients 3 lbs chicken wings Salt and pepper 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp bbq sauce 1 cup honey 4 cloves garlic, minced green onions, for garnish, optional Instructions Preheat oven to 350F. Place a piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and grease with cooking spray. Spread chicken wings in a single layer on baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. In a bowl, stir together vegetable oil, soy sauce, bbq sauce, honey and garlic. Pour over chicken wings to coat them thoroughly. Bake for 50 minutes or until fully cooked and sauce has caramelized. Sprinkle with green onions, if desired. Did you find this post useful? Want to get back to this page later? Save THIS PIN below to your Recipes board on Pinterest!

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

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So creamy and tasty with all the flavors you love from a classic Caesar salad. Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Prep Time:  10 MINUTES Cook Time:  30 MINUTES Total Time:  40 MINUTES Ingredients 4 cups Bowtie pasta, uncooked 2 chicken breasts, cooked and cut into cubes 2 cups Romaine lettuce, cut into small pieces 1 cup garlic croutons 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded 1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing Lemon, for garnish Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions Cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl, stir together Romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, chicken, pasta, bacon, Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing, salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired. Chill in fridge until ready to serve. Stir before serving.’ Did you find this post useful? Want to get back to this page later? Save THIS PIN below to your Recipes board on Pinterest!

Chicken, Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup

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Hearty, comforting soup that will fill your belly and warm your soul! A crowd-pleasing favorite. Chicken, Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup Prep Time:  15 MINUTES Cook Time:  40 MINUTES Total Time:  55 MINUTES Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 3 medium sized mushrooms, sliced 2 tbsp butter 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 stick of celery, sliced 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1/3 cup milk 1 cup basmati and wild rice blend (or long grain and wild rice blend) ½ cup white wine 4 cups hot chicken or vegetable stock (water plus a couple of stock cubes is fine) 1 tsp dried thyme ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Juice of half a lemon 1/3 cup heavy cream ½ packed cup shredded gruyere cheese 2 cups leftover cooked, shredded chicken 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Instructions Heat the oil in a large saucepan, and fry the mushrooms on a medium heat until browned. Remove from the pan. Melt the butter in the same pan, and fry the onions and celery for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the flour to the pan, and stir

Healthy Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados

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Avocados stuffed with a Chicken salad recipe that’s lightened up with Greek yogurt. Healthy Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados Prep Time:  10 minutes Cook Time:  0 minutes Total Time:  10 minutes Ingredients 2 Cups Shredded Rotisserie Chicken 1 Small Red Onion finely chopped 2 Large Avocados pitted ⅓ Cup Plain Greek Yogurt 1 Lemon juiced 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard Kosher salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp Chopped Parsley plus more for garnish Red Pepper flakes to garnish optional Instructions Scoop out some of the avocados to make space for the filling. Dice the scooped avocado and place it into a bowl. Add in the shredded chicken, onion, greek yogurt, parsley, lemon juice, and Dijon. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Divide the chicken salad among your avocado halves and garnish with parsley and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy! Did you find this post useful? Want to get back to this page later? Save THIS PIN below to your Recipes board on Pinterest!

Cheesy Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Breast

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Chicken breast stuffed with a cheesy broccoli mixture, seared then baked to perfection. Cheesy Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Breast Prep Time:  8 minutes Cook Time:  22 minutes Total Time:  30 minutes Ingredients 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4 large breasts Salt and pepper, to taste 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tsp Garlic Powder divided ½ Tsp Paprika 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning 1 Cup Small chopped broccoli florets 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese ¼ Cup Cream Cheese Instructions Preheat your oven to 375F. Place the chicken on a chopping board and using a sharp knife, slice through the middle to create a pocket for the stuffing. Repeat with all the chicken breasts, then season with salt, pepper, paprika and Italian seasoning on all sides. In a mixing bowl, combine broccoli with shredded cheese and cream cheese. season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture into the chicken breasts, and secure the pocket using toothpicks. Heat oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat

GARLIC BUTTER HASSELBACK POTATOES

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Better than fries, garlic roasted potatoes that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. GARLIC BUTTER HASSELBACK POTATOES Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  1 hour Total Time:  1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients 20 Small Russet Potatoes washed/scrubbed and pat dried 4 Garlic Cloves minced 4 Tbsp Butter or Olive Oil melted 1 Tbsp Fresh Chopped Rosemary 1 Tsp Chili Flakes optional Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 400F. Cut each potato into slices about 3 to 4 mm apart, without cutting all the way through it, and place them on a baking tray. In a small bowl mix melted butter (or oil), with chili, garlic, and rosemary. Brush well the potatoes with the garlic butter mixture then season generously with salt and pepper. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-75 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on tops. (timing varies on the size of potatoes) Enjoy! Did you find this post useful? Want to get back to this page later? Save THIS PIN below to your Recip

Chicken Pasta Salad

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Easy to make, full of flavor, and packed with veggies and chicken. Chicken Pasta Salad Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  15 minutes Total Time:  30 minutes Ingredients 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 1½ Tbsp Olive Oil 4 Garlic Clove minced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 oz Dry Penne or Fusilli Pasta use whole grain pasta, or gluten-free 2-3 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Thyme 2 Tbsp Fresh Chopped Oregano or dried 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes halved 1 Yellow Bell Pepper seeds removed, thinly sliced ½ Cup Green Olives sliced in half 1 medium Red Onion thickly sliced ⅓ Cup Ground Parmesan Cheese 3 Cups Packed Arugula roughly chopped Dressing 4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tbsp White Wine Vinegar 1 Tsp Honey 1 Garlic Cloves pressed or minced Pinch crushed red pepper flakes Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions In a small bowl, add all the dressing ingredients and whisk until well combined. Set aside. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water, accord

Lemon Garlic Marinated Chicken

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An easy marinated chicken recipe that’s full of herbs and spices and is the perfect main course or addition to soups, salads, sandwiches and more! Lemon Garlic Marinated Chicken Prep Time:  35 minutes Cook Time:  10 minutes Total Time:  45 minutes Ingredients 1 pound Chicken boneless, skinless ¼ cup olive oil 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning dried, or equal parts garlic powder, dried basil and dried oregano 2 teaspoons Garlic Minced 2 tablespoons lemon juice Lemon Zest 1 teaspoon honey 1 tablespoon parsley chopped salt and pepper to taste Instructions Place the olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey and salt and pepper in a resealable gallon-sized freezer bag. Seal and shake to combine. Place the chicken in the bag. Seal the bag and move the chicken around to coat in the marinade. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. Heat a grill or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until done. Sprin

Cinnamon Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tacos

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Step aside, there is a new TACO in town! These are awesome strawberry cheesecake dessert tacos to add to your Taco Tuesday menu. Crunchy corn taco shells are coated in butter and cinnamon sugar mixture, baked, and filled with no-bake cheesecake filling and fresh, cinnamon kissed strawberries. Cinnamon Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tacos Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  5 minutes Total Time:  20 minutes Ingredients 10 crunchy corn taco shells 3 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp cinnamon 3 tbsp butter melted 1 pint strawberries 1/2 tbsp cinnamon 12 oz cream cheese softened 2 tbsp sour cream or plain yogurt 3 tbsp sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Preheat oven to 400. Combine 3 tablespoons of sugar with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon. Mix well and spread the mixture in a small shallow bowl. Brush outside of each taco with butter. Dab the outside of the taco shell into the cinnamon sugar mixture and place the taco shells on the baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, so

Hot Chocolate Cake Roll

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Soft chocolate cake roll filled with light and fluffy frosting with folded mini marshmallows, drizzled with chocolate syrup and topped with more marshmallows. Perfect cake to have with a mug of hot cocoa. Hot Chocolate Cake Roll Prep Time:  45 minutes Cook Time:  8 minutes Total Time:  53 minutes Ingredients Cake: 3 eggs 1 cup granulated sugar ⅓ cup water 1 tsp vanilla extract ¾ cup flour ¼ cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt Unsweetened baking cocoa and powdered sugar for rolling the cake Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese 1/3 cup white granulated sugar 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip in tub not can 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows Topping: Chocolate syrup Mini marshmallows Instructions Preheat oven to 375 and line 17x11x1 pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking oil spray (make sure to get the sides too). Beat eggs with electric mixer on high speed for 5 minutes until thick and light yellow. Slowly beat in granulated sugar. Lower speed to low and ad

Layered Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake Dessert

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Crunchy, sweet layer of Oreo cookie crust topped with a layer of smooth chocolate espresso cheesecake and a layer of lighter-that-air mascarpone cream. Layered Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake Dessert Prep Time:  6 hours 30 minutes Total Time:  6 hours 30 minutes Ingredients Crust: 18 Oreo cookies 4 Tbsp melted butter 1 tsp instant espresso coffee granules Cheesecake layer: 2 8 oz packs of cream cheese 1/3 cup white granulated sugar 1 Tbsp instant espresso coffee granules 1/4 cup cocoa powder 5 Tbsp hot water 5 oz cool whip topping original, not lite Mascarpone cream: 16-18 oz mascarpone cheese 1/3 cup white granulated sugar 5 oz cool whip topping original, not lite Instructions Grease a 9×9 tall rimmed baking dish (8×8 baking dish will work too) and set it aside. Pulse Oreo cookies in a blender until it’s all crumbs. Transfer cookie crumbs into a mixing bowl. Add espresso and melted butter. Mix well, until butter in completely incorporated. Transfer cookie crumb mixture into the prepared

Banana Split Layered Cheesecake Dessert

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Layers of graham cracker crumbs, strawberry and banana filled smooth cheesecake, banana pudding, and whipped topping. Banana Split Layered Cheesecake Dessert Prep Time:  5 hours Total Time:  5 hours Ingredients Crust: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla Cheesecake layer: 2 8 oz packs of cream cheese 4 oz COOL Whip 1/2 cup white granulated sugar 2 bananas 1 cup diced strawberries 3 bananas to layer Pudding: 3.4 oz pack of banana cream instant pudding 2 cups whole milk Topping: 10 oz COOL Whip 16 oz strawberries Hot fudge topping Instructions Banana Pudding: Prepare instant banana pudding according to the package instructions. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set it completely. Crust: Lightly grease a 13×9 baking dish. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and brown sugar. Mix very well using a large fork. Spread crumb mixture in the bottom on the baking dish. Spread it around evenly

Coconut Cheesecake Bread Pudding

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Amazing bread pudding filled with coconut flavors throughout. This bread pudding also has a creamy coconut cheesecake filling. Coconut Cheesecake Bread Pudding Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  50 minutes Total Time:  1 hour 5 minutes Ingredients 1 lb baguette 5 eggs 12 oz cream of coconut 1 cup whole milk 4 tbsp butter melted 1/2 cup sugar 7 oz sweetened coconut flakes (more if you wish) Cheesecake filling: 16 oz cream cheese softened 3 oz cream of coconut 1/4 cup sugar Instructions Bread: Start by preparing bread at least 24 hours ahead. Bread needs to get stale first. Cutting the baguette into small cubes. Spread bread cubes evenly in a large rimmed baking sheet. Try not to crowd the bread much so it will harden evenly. Let bread get stale and harden for about a day. (You can even leave it for 2 days.) Bread Pudding: Preheat oven to 375 and grease a 9×13 casserole dish. In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, melted butter, cream of coconut, milk, and sugar. Whisk well and set aside. In an

Ham and Cheese Sliders

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If you’re in need of an easy comfort-food recipe for tailgating, holiday parties or events, or an after-school snack that everyone loves, this will do the trick. Baked juicy ham and Swiss cheese nestled in soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls with a buttery Dijon, onion, and poppy seed topping. The bread stays soft and tender in the interior and while the base of the sliders have an ever-so-slight crispiness from the buttery mixture that drips down during baking. There’s flavor galore from the juicy ham, savory cheese, sharp Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, dried onions, and Worcesteshire sauce. Ham and Cheese Sliders TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS one 12-count package Hawaiian sweet rolls, sliced in half (see directions for more details) 3/4 pound cooked deli ham, thinly sliced 3/4 pound Swiss cheese, thinly sliced 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 2 teaspoons dried minced onion 2 teaspoons Wor

Easy yogurt cake

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A fast and easy Yogurt Cake.  Delicious plain or served with fruit. Easy yogurt cake Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients 1 cup any flavour yogurt** (I find flavoured regular natural yogurt to be the best / room temperature ) (250 grams) 3 large eggs (room temperature) 1/2 cup vegetable oil (112 grams) 3/4 cup sugar (154.50 grams) 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (225 grams) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder powdered sugar BLUEBERRY SAUCE 1 cup blueberries 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons water 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice Instructions Heat oven to 350 degrees (180° celcius). Grease an 8 inch cake pan. In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer on medium speed, lightly beat eggs (approximately 30 seconds) add oil, sugar and yogurt, beat for 1 minute until smooth, add flour and baking powder and beat until well combined approximately another minute. Pour into greased cake pan and bake 35-40 minutes or until tested done (when toothpick or

Italian Lemon Cookies

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Perfect melt in your mouth Lemon Cookies. If you love anything lemon then you are going to love these easy buttery Italian Cookies. Italian Lemon Cookies Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Chilling Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes Ingredients LEMON COOKIES 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour (162 grams) 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons cornstarch (50 grams) zest & juice of one lemon (approximately 2 tablespoons) 1 pinch salt 3/4 cup +2 tablespoons butter (softened)* (185 grams) 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60 grams) LEMON GLAZE 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (strained) 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (180 grams) 1 zest lemon Instructions LEMON COOKIES In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cornstarch, zest and salt. In a large bowl, beat on medium speed the butter and sugar until fluffy, 3-5 minutes. Then add half the flour and the lemon juice beat to combine. Then add the remaining flour and with a wooden spoon or spatula combine to form a dough (the dough will be a li

Easy Homemade Simple Biscuits

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These Simple Biscuits, are buttery and flakey and everything a biscuit should be. Fast and easy to make and just in time for dinner! Easy Homemade Simple Biscuits Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients FOR THE HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK** 2 tablespoons whole / whipping cream 9 tablespoons milk (2% or whole) 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar FOR THE BISCUITS 1 3/4 cups flour (230 grams) 1/2 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 tablespoon sugar 1 pinch salt 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons very cold butter* (131 grams) Instructions Pre-heat oven to 425° (215° C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. FOR THE HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK In a small bowl add the cream, milk and vinegar, stir to combine, then let sit 5-10 minutes. FOR THE BISCUITS In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt. Grate the frozen / very cold butter into the dry ingredients and mix with a fork. Add the buttermilk and stir just until combin

Softbatch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These soft batch cookies are made with a combination of butter and cream cheese, which makes them extra rich and delicious! Softbatch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies Prep Time:  10 MINUTES Cook Time:  8 MINUTES Chill Time:  2 HOURS Total Time:  2 HOURS 18 MINUTES INGREDIENTS  1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened  1/4 cup cream cheese, softened*  3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed  1/4 cup granulated sugar  1 large egg  2 teaspoons vanilla extract  2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour  2 teaspoons cornstarch  1 teaspoon baking soda  1/4 teaspoon salt, optional and to taste  2 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks** INSTRUCTIONS To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, cream cheese (measure it by smooshing it into a 1/4-cup measure), sugars, egg, vanilla, and beat on medium-high speed until well-creamed, light and fluffy, about 5 minutes (or use an electric hand mixer and beat for at least 7 minutes). Stop, scrape down the sides of the