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Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Halloween Tagged: buttermilk cocoa powder cream eggs flour oreos powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract vegetable oil Decorated Halloween Cupcakes Ingredients Cupcakes 1 1/3 cups (170g) all-purpose flour (spoon and level to measure) 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (42g) Dutch process cocoa powder (spoon and level to measure, sift after if clumpy) 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp (scant) salt 1 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 large egg 2 tsp vanilla extract Frosting 2 3/4 cups (330g) powdered sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 to 3 Tbsp heavy cream 1/8 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract, or zest of 2 oranges + 1/2 tsp orange extract Orange food coloring (I use gel ) Halloween Decorations Regular Oreos, * green M&M’s, edible black marker , pretzel sticks, orange jimmy sprinkles or round sprinkles or use orange frosting Instructions For the chocolate cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Tagged: brown sugar butter cinnamon cloves egg yolks flour ginger meringue powder milk molasses nutmeg powdered sugar sugar vanilla extract Categorized: Christmas Cookies Desserts Videos Tagged: almond extract butter flour jam powdered sugar sugar Gingerbread Cookies Ingredients Cookies 3 cups (425g) all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp ground ginger 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup (165g) packed dark brown sugar 10 Tbsp (142g) unsalted butter, softened about halfway* 1 large egg yolk 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup (172g) molasses (not blackstrap) 1 - 2 Tbsp milk Icing 3 (420g) cups powdered sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp (15g) meringue powder 4 - 6 Tbsp water 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: basil chicken garlic lemon lemon juice olive oil oregano rosemary thyme Grilled Greek Lemon Chicken Ingredients 4 (6 oz) boneless skinless chicken breast halves* 1/3 cup olive oil , plus more for brushing grill 1 Tbsp lemon zest 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 4 cloves garlic , minced (1 1/2 Tbsp) 2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp dried rosemary , crushed Salt and freshly ground black pepper Chopped fresh parsley , for serving Instructions Using the flat side of a meat mallet, pound thicker parts of chicken to even thickness....

Categorized: Breakfast Treats and Snacks Tagged: blueberries butter buttermilk chocolate chips eggs flour raspberries sugar Mini Pancake Muffins Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 3/4 cup buttermilk 2 large eggs 3 Tbsp unsalted butter , melted Blueberries , raspberries, mini chocolate chips or melted butter and cinnamon sugar (optional) Maple syrup , for serving Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F....

Old Fashioned Pink Popcorn Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved Old Fashioned Pink Popcorn is one of my favorite popcorn recipes because it’s a sweet, crunchy, and delicious memory of childhood. Pink popcorn is a major hit at parties and with little kids—plus you can make it any color you want for any event or holiday! I cannot express to you how excited I am to finally have found this recipe!...

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Pasta & Italian Videos Tagged: bell pepper carrots olive oil parmesan pasta red onion squash tomatoes zucchini Pasta Primavera Ingredients 10 oz. dry Barilla Penne Pasta Salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 medium red onion, sliced 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced into matchsticks 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into matchsticks 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into matchsticks 1 medium yellow squash, sliced into quarter portions 1 medium zucchini, sliced into quarter portions 3 - 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced 1 cup (heaping) grape tomatoes, halved through the length 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning 1/2 cup pasta water 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup shredded parmesan,* divided 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley Instructions Bring a large pot of water to a boil....

Categorized: Cake & Cupcakes Christmas Desserts Tagged: chocolate cocoa peppermint peppermint extract Peppermint Chocolate Cupcakes Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup packed light-brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup milk 1 large egg ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp peppermint extract 1/3 cup hot water ¼ cup sour cream 1 recipe Milk Chocolate Ganache , recipe follows 1 recipe Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting , recipe follows ½ cup crushed peppermint candy canes For the Milk Chocolate Ganache 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips 3 Tbsp heavy cream For the Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting 6 Tbsp salted butter , softened 6 oz ....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Healthy Tagged: garlic powder italian seasoning parmesan squash tomatoes zucchini Sauteed Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini Squash and Tomatoes Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp butter 12 oz . zucchini (about 2 medium), diced into 1/2-inch pieces 12 oz . yellow squash (about 2 medium), diced into 1/2-inch pieces 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes 3/4 tsp Italian seasoning 3/4 tsp garlic powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese Instructions Heat olive oil and butter in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat....

Categorized: Healthy Main Dish Poultry Tagged: celery seeds chicken garlic powder onion powder paprika rosemary thyme turmeric Slow Cooker Chicken {Whole Rotisserie Style} Ingredients 1 (6 lb) whole chicken 1 1/2 tsp paprika 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried rosemary 1/2 tsp celery seed 1/4 tsp turmeric (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Remove giblets from center of chicken (you may need to use a fork to reach down in or turn upright and let fall through)....

Stuffed Peppers Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved Homestyle Stuffed Peppers ! Multi-color, nutritious bell peppers are loaded with a stuffing of seasoned ground beef, hearty rice, and mildly sweet tomatoes, then they’re finished with mozzarella cheese and baked until perfectly tender. It’s a delicious, classic dinner in one that you’ll want to put on regular rotation! Stuffed Peppers Recipe I’ve always loved stuffed peppers, but I’ve hated the extra step of boiling water and parboiling peppers before baking....

Categorized: Desserts Treats and Snacks Tagged: butter cereal chocolate chips marshmallows Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats Ingredients Rind 1 1/2 Tbsp salted butter 2 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows Green food coloring (I used gel coloring) 2 cups rice krispies cereal Center 2 Tbsp salted butter 3 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows Pink or red food coloring 3 cups rice krispies cereal 2 tsp mini chocolate chips Instructions Spray a 9-inch round cake pan with non-stick cooking spray, set aside....

Categorized: Drinks Mexican and Southwestern Tagged: limes sugar watermelon Agua Fresca Ingredients 20 oz (about 4 cups) chopped small fruit recommend seedless watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew or pineapple 1 1/2 cups cold water 2 Tbsp sugar or honey, or to taste 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 2 cups ice Instructions Add cubed fruit, water, sugar and lime juice to a blender. Cover with lid and blend until well pureed. Pour mixture through a sieve into a pitcher or bowl with a spout (I found it less messy and quickest to work with a bowl and a large sieve vs a pitcher)....

Apple Cobbler Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved We all love Peach Cobbler but have you tried Apple Cobbler yet?? I’m head over heels in love with it! Think of the soft and buttery cake-like biscuit topping of a cobbler then think of the flavors of the filling of an apple pie and this is what you get! It’s truly irresistible and must have fall recipe! Apple Cobbler I’m sure this will be a go-to fall recipe for me....

Categorized: Breakfast Desserts Sides & Sauces Tagged: apple juice blueberries cornstarch lemons sugar Blueberry Syrup Ingredients 2 cups (10 oz) blueberries 1 cup + 2 Tbsp blueberry juice, grape juice or apple juice, divided 1/3 cup granulated sugar* 4 tsp cornstarch 1 Tbsp lemon juice Instructions Add blueberries, 1 cup juice and sugar to a small saucepan, stir. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and let simmer 6 - 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until many of the blueberries have burst....

Categorized: Appetizers & Salads Breads & Rolls Videos Tagged: bread butter garlic mozzarella olive oil parmesan parsley Cheesy Garlic Bread Ingredients 1 (14 oz) loaf French bread or Italian bread 1/4 cup salted butter, softened 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp minced garlic, or 1 tsp granulated garlic Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F....

Chocolate Covered Bacon Bites Jump to Recipe Pin Share Comments Email Save Saved Have you tried chocolate covered bacon yet ? Two of the worlds best ingredients come together in a seemingly odd combination to create a sweet and salty, decadently delicious treat. Once you’ve had this you may just want your bacon covered in chocolate every time you fry or bake it. Yeah, I can just see myself serving this along with a tall stake of pancakes =)....

Categorized: Breakfast Cake & Cupcakes Desserts Tagged: brown sugar butter cinnamon eggs flour granulated sugar milk powdered sugar sour cream vanilla extract Crumb Cake Ingredients Crumbs 1 cup + 2 Tbsp (160g) all-purpose flour 1/3 cup (74g) packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup (72g) granulated sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup (4 oz) unsalted butter, melted Cake 1 cup (143g) all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/8 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 5 Tbsp (2....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Tagged: cocoa powder cornstarch egg whites eggs powdered sugar sea salt vanilla extract Flourless Chocolate Cookies Ingredients 3 cups powdered sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 Tbsp cornstarch 1/4 tsp salt 2 large egg whites 1 large egg 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup chocolate chips (semi, milk, bitter, whichever you prefer) Maldon sea salt , for sprinkling tops (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Categorized: Breakfast Christmas Tagged: brown sugar butter cloves cream cheese eggs flour ginger milk molasses nutmeg powdered sugar sour cream vanilla extract Gingerbread Waffles with Cream Cheese Glaze Ingredients 1 3/4 cups (247g) all-purpose flour** 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 4 large eggs 1 cup milk (whole or 2%) 1/2 cup sour cream 6 Tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup (110g) packed dark brown sugar 3 Tbsp (66g) unsulphured molasses Cream Cheese Glaze 4 oz....

Categorized: Cookies Desserts Tagged: almond extract butter candy melts cream eggs flour half and half powdered sugar sprinkles sugar vanilla extract Frosted Circus Animal Cookies Ingredients Cookies 2 1/2 cups (353g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup (105g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar 1 large egg 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp almond extract Plenty of rainbow nonpareil sprinkles Icing* 1 1/2 cups (170g) powdered sugar 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 4 Tbsp half and half** then more as needed Pink food coloring (I used Wilton Rose) Instructions For the cookie dough: In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt, set aside....