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Mint Oreo Cupcakes

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These Mint Oreo Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the refreshing taste of mint with the irresistible crunch of Oreo cookies. Perfect for mint lovers! Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 and 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 cup mint chocolate chips 12 Mint Oreo cookies, crushed for batter 12 Mint Oreo cookies for decoration Mint green food coloring optional Instructions: Warm up your oven to 350F 175C and put cupcake liners in a muffin tin Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl with a whisk Put away Melt the butter and mix it with the sugar in another bowl until it is light and fluffy One at a time, add the eggs and beat well after each one Add the vanilla extract and mix well Slowly add the...

Coconut Flour Chocolate Muffins

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Enjoy these rich chocolate muffins made with gluten-free coconut flour. They are moist and taste great with chocolate. You can eat them for breakfast or as a dessert without feeling bad about it. Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F 175C In a large bowl, mix together coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt In another bowl, whisk together eggs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until well combined Fold in chocolate chips Line a muffin tin with paper liners and fill each liner 2/3 full with batter Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center com...

Cinnamon Chocolate Brownies

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These Cinnamon Chocolate Brownies are rich, fudgy, and have a hint of warm cinnamon flavor. They are a great treat for any event. Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F 175C and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined Mix in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and ground cinnamon until just combined Fold in chocolate chips Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter Allow brownies to co...

Mini Cherry Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Cups

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These Mini Cherry Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Cups are a delightful and bite-sized dessert option. The combination of sweet sugar cookie cups, creamy cheesecake filling, and luscious cherry topping makes for a perfect treat. Ingredients: 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 can 21 oz cherry pie filling Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C Grease a mini muffin tin Slice the refrigerated sugar cookie dough into rounds Place one round of cookie dough into each mini muffin cup, pressing down to form a cup shape Bake the cookie cups in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden Remove from the oven and use a small spoon to gently press down the center of each cookie cup to create an indentation Allow the cookie cups to cool in the tin for a few min...

Apple-Pear Salad with Maple-Pecan Bacon

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The apple-pear salad with maple-pecan bacon is a great mix of sweet and savory tastes. There is something wonderful about the crunchy candied pecans and the creamy feta cheese that goes so well together. The maple-pecan bacon is the star of the show. It gives the salad a smoky sweetness that no one will ever forget. Ingredients: 6 cups mixed salad greens 2 apples, thinly sliced 2 pears, thinly sliced 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup candied pecans 8 slices maple-pecan bacon, cooked and crumbled Instructions: Put the mixed greens, sliced apples, and sliced pears in a large salad bowl Add the chopped feta cheese and sweetened pecans to the salad Add the broken up maple-pecan bacon to the salad Toss everything together gently Serve right away and enjoy!

Sesame Ginger Beef Kebabs

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These Sesame Ginger Beef Kebabs are bursting with flavor from the marinade made with soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and a hint of sriracha. Grilled to perfection with colorful bell peppers and onions, these kebabs make for a delicious and satisfying meal. Ingredients: 1 lb beef sirloin, cut into cubes 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp honey 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp ginger, minced 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tsp sriracha sauce optional 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 red onion, cut into chunks Instructions: Soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sriracha sauce should all be mixed together in a bowl Spread the beef cubes out in the marinade, then cover them and let them sit for at least 30 minutes Warm the grill up to a medium-high level Put beef cubes that have been marinated on skewers and then add chunks of bell pepper and red o...

Slow Cooker Stuffed Pasta Shells

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A comforting and hearty meal of jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a savory beef and cheese mixture, cooked slowly in marinara sauce until tender and flavorful. Ingredients: 1 lb jumbo pasta shells 1 lb ground beef 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 1 jar 24 oz marinara sauce 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta shells until they are al dente Remove the water and set it aside Cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet until the beef is browned and the onion is soft Get rid of extra fat Put the cooked beef mixture, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl Mix the beef and cheese toget...

Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake

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Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's dream with this Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake. Moist chocolate layers are generously filled with salted caramel sauce and decadent ganache, creating a dessert that's sinfully delicious! Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup boiling water 1 cup salted caramel sauce 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup heavy cream Sea salt flakes for garnish Instructions: Set the oven temperature to 175C 350F Butter and dust two 9-inch circular cake pans Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl To the dry ingredients, add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable o...

Grapefruit Spread Parfait

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A refreshing and tangy grapefruit spread parfait with layers of creamy Greek yogurt, crunchy granola, and a sweet citrusy twist. Perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast or a delightful dessert. Ingredients: 1 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 cup granola 1/4 cup grapefruit spread 1 tablespoon honey Fresh mint leaves for garnish Instructions: Put 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt at the bottom of a glass or bowl Put some granola on top of the yogurt Put one tablespoon of grapefruit spread on top of the granola Add half a tablespoon of honey to the grapefruit spread Do this again and again until the bowl or glass is full Add a scoop of Greek yogurt on top to finish Pour the rest of the honey over the top layer Add some fresh mint leaves as a garnish Enjoy! Serve cold

Slow Cooker Green Chicken Chili

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A tasty and comforting chicken chili with a green twist that's great for a cold night. In a slow cooker, this recipe is very simple to make, and the flavors will blend while you go about your day. Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cans 15 oz each white beans, drained and rinsed 1 can 4 oz diced green chilies 1 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup frozen corn kernels 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Juice of 1 lime Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado Instructions: In a slow cooker, combine diced chicken, onion, garlic, white beans, green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken...

Cheese Board Extravaganza

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Create the ultimate cheese board with a variety of cheeses, cured meats, fruits, nuts, and condiments. Perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy night in. Ingredients: 200g aged cheddar cheese 200g brie cheese 200g gouda cheese 200g blue cheese 150g prosciutto 150g salami 1 cup mixed nuts 1 cup grapes 1 cup sliced apples 1 cup sliced pears 1 baguette, sliced 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup fig jam 1/4 cup grainy mustard Assorted crackers Instructions: Place the cheeses in different areas on a large serving board so that they are easy to get to In between the cheese, put the prosciutto and salami Put mixed nuts, grapes, sliced apples, sliced pears, and different kinds of crackers in small bowls and place them around the board Put fig jam on top of the blue cheese and honey on top of the brie cheese On the side, put sliced baguette and grainy mus...