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The Best Chocolate Sheet Cake ! Ever

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This cake is without a doubt, The Best Chocolate Sheet Cake. Ever. It’s moist beyond imagination, chocolatey and rich like no tomorrow, and 100% of the time, causes moans and groans from anyone who takes a bite. PREP TIME: 20 Minutes DIFFICULTY: Easy COOK TIME : 20 Minutes SERVINGS: 24 Servings [caption id="attachment_454" align="aligncenter" width="458"] The Best Chocolate Sheet Cake[/caption] INGREDIENTS : FOR THE CAKE: 2 cups Flour 2 cups Sugar 1/4 teaspoon Salt 4 Tablespoons (heaping) Cocoa 2 sticks Butter 1 cup Boiling Water 1/2 cup Buttermilk 2 whole Beaten Eggs 1 teaspoon Baking Soda 1 teaspoon Vanilla FOR FROSTING: 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Pecans 1-3/4 stick Butter 4 Tablespoons (heaping) Cocoa 6 Tablespoons Milk 1 teaspoon Vanilla 1 pound (minus 1/2 Cup) Powdered Sugar INSTRUCTION : Note: I use an 18x13 sheet cake pan. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. In a saucepan,

Delicious Easy French Bread Recipe

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I love fresh out of the oven loaf of bread because it is easy to make. This Easy French Bread Recipe  is the perfect addition to any meal. Enjoy the delicious taste of homemade french bread with this quick and easy french bread recipe. Course: Bread Cuisine: American Keyword: french bread Prep Time: 15   minutes Cook Time: 20   minutes Total Time: 35   minutes Servings: 24   servings [caption id="attachment_450" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Delicious Easy French Bread Recipe[/caption] Ingredients 1/4   C   warm water   105-115 degrees 1   pkg dry active yeast 1   tsp   sugar 4   C   all purpose flour 1   Tbsp   sugar 1   tsp   salt 1   C   plus 2 Tbsp. warm water 1   egg white and 1 Tbsp water. Instructions Combine 1/4 C water, yeast and 1 tsp sugar into a bowl. Allow to stand for 5 minutes until yeast is bubbly. Add in 1 Tbsp sugar, salt and water. Mix well. Add flour. Mix well and knead for 5 minutes or unti

Crispy Roast Potatoes Ever Recipe

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These ăre the most flăvorful crispy roast potătoes you'll ever măke. And they just hăppen to be gluten-free ănd vegăn (if you use oil) to boot. YIELD:Serves 6 to 8 ACTIVE TIME:30 minutes TOTAL TIME:1 hour 15 minutes [caption id="attachment_445" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Crispy Roast Potatoes Ever Recipe[/caption] Ingredients Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon (4g) băking sodă 4 pounds (ăbout 2kg) russet or Yukon Gold potătoes, peeled ănd cut into quarters, sixths, or eighths, depending on size (see note) 5 tăblespoons (75ml) extra-virgin olive oil, duck fat, goose făt, or beef făt Small handful picked rosemary leaves, finely chopped 3 medium cloves gărlic, minced Freshly ground blăck pepper Smăll handful fresh parsley leăves, minced Directions Adjust oven răck to center position and preheăt oven to 450°F/230°C (or 400°F/200°C if using convection). Heat 2 quarts (2L) water in a large pot over high heat until boiling. Ad

LEMON GOOEY BUTTER COOKIES

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These easy Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies are seven ingredient cookies that just melt in your mouth.  With the ease of a lemon cake mix, these cookies come together quickly and easily.  So if you and yours are lemon lovers then this is a must-try. An easy gooey lemon cake box cookie with just seven ingredients.  Make a whole batch of cookies in less than 30 minutes. Prep Time:  10 minutes Cook Time:  10 minutes Total Time:  20 minutes Yield:  24 cookies Category:  dessert cookies Method:  bake Cuisine:  American Keywords:  cookies, cream cheese cookies, gooey butter cookies, gooey butter cookie recipe, quick cookies, lemon cookies, Christmas cookies, cake mix cookies, gooey butter cookies with cake mix INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup butter softened (1 stick) 8 ounces cream cheese softened 1 egg 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 box lemon cake mix (I use Duncan Hines lemon supreme) 1 cup powdered sugar INSTRUCTIONS Cream butter and cream

THAI RED CURRY NOODLE SOUP

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Thai red soup is packed with so much flavor with bites of tender chicken, rice noodles, cilantro, basil and lime juice! So cozy, comforting and fragrant – plus, it’s easy enough for any night of the week! [caption id="attachment_434" align="aligncenter" width="500"] THAI RED CURRY NOODLE SOUP[/caption]   INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breăst, cut into 1-inch chunks Kosher salt ănd freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 onion, diced 3 tăblespoons red curry paste 1 tăblespoon freshly grăted ginger 6 cups low sodium chicken broth 1 (13.5-ounce) căn coconut milk 1/2 (8-ounce) package rice noodles 1 tăblespoon fish sauce 2 teăspoons brown sugar 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 cup chopped fresh băsil leaves 2 tăblespoons freshly squeezed lime juice DIRECTIONS: Heat olive oil

APPLE OATMEAL MUFFINS BREAKFAST RECIPE

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Apple Oatmeal Muffins make a great breakfast or quick afternoon snack.  Filled with apples, cinnamon, and oatmeal, then topped with an easy oat streusel, these apple muffins are an easy grab and go breakfast. prep time 10 MINUTES cook time 15 MINUTES total time 25 MINUTES [caption id="attachment_429" align="aligncenter" width="427"] APPLE OATMEAL MUFFINS BREAKFAST RECIPE[/caption] INGREDIENTS MUFFINS  1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour  1 cup quick cooking oatmeal  3/4 cup light brown sugar  1 teaspoon ground cinnamon  1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder  1/2 teaspoon baking soda  1/2 teaspoon salt  2 eggs  1/2 cup milk or apple cider  1/2 cup applesauce  1/4 cup oil  1 teaspoon vanilla  1 cup finely chopped apple STREUSEL TOPPING  1/4 cup quick cooking oatmeal  2 tablespoons all-purpose flour  2 tablespoons brown sugar  2 tablespoons melted butter  1/4 teaspoon cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Apple Crisp - With Cinnamon, Brown Sugar & Delicious Crumble Topping

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This easy apple crisp recipe is hands-down the best I’ve ever tried. It tastes warm and cozy thanks to the baked cinnamon apples and brown sugar oatmeal crumble topping. Made with fresh apples and simple pantry ingredients – it’s the perfect fall treat.  Course :  Dessert Cuisine :  American Keyword :  Apple Crisp, Apple Recipes, Fruit Crumble Prep Time: 30   mins Cook Time: 35   mins Total Time: 1   hr   5   mins [caption id="attachment_425" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Apple Crisp[/caption] Ingredients Crumble 3/4   cup   all-purpose flour 2/3   cup   packed brown sugar 1/2   cup   large flake oats 1/4   teaspoon   cinnamon 1/4   teaspoon   salt 1/2   cup   unsalted butter   , cut into cubes Apple Filling 6   large   apples   , I recommend Granny Smith 3   tablespoons   unsalted butter   , melted 3   tablespoons   all-purpose flour 2   tablespoons   water 1/3   cup   white sugar 1/2   teaspoon   cinnamon 1/4  

Melt in your Mouth Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Ingredients 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 eggs 1 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup canned pumpkin 2 cups all-purpose flour Cream Cheese Frosting: ½ cup butter, softened 8 Oz cream cheese, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla [caption id="attachment_419" align="aligncenter" width="667"] Melt in your Mouth Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe[/caption] Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Beat until combined, scraping bowl occasionally. Add egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat until combined. Beat in pumpkin. Lastly beat in flour

The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake

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The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake is here. I call this my Matilda Cake because I swear it's just as good as the cake that Bruce Bogtrotter ate in Matilda. Moist, chocolatey perfection. This is the chocolate cake you've been dreaming of. [caption id="attachment_415" align="aligncenter" width="667"] The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake[/caption] Ingredients The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake 4 large eggs 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 1/2 cups warm water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract butter and flour for coating and dusting the cake pan 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting 1 1/2 cups butter softened 8 oz cream cheese softened 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 7-8 cups powdered sugar about 1/4 cup mi

The Best Rich and Moist Chocolate Cake

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Are you craving a delicious chocolate cake?  This is the BEST rich and moist chocolate cake from a box mix that is unbelievably EASY to make!  This is a bakery quality cake that anyone can make at home with common ingredients! Prep Time 10 minutes  Cook Time 35 minutes  Total Time 45 minutes  Course Dessert Cuisine American [caption id="attachment_412" align="aligncenter" width="667"] The Best Rich and Moist Chocolate Cake[/caption] Ingredients 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup warm water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 box Devil's food cake mix 1 small package instant chocolate pudding 4 large eggs Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan. Mix all ingredients except chocolate chips well. Then gently fold in chips. I always use a 9 x 13 pan, by 2 - 9 inch round pans can also be used.  Bake for 30 - 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Baked Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Chips

Ingredients 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1/2- cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon garlic powder cooking spray Non-Fat Plain Yogurt, for serving, optional 3 to 4 zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch rounds 3 tablespoons STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Omega-3 DHA salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 450. Line 3 baking sheets with foil; lightly spray with cooking spray and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine zucchini slices, olive oil, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined. In a separate bowl, combine panko crumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano, and garlic powder. Dip slices of zucchini in cheese mixture and coat on both sides, pressing on the coating to stick. Place the zucchini slices in a single layer on the previously prepared baking sheets. Lightly spray each slice with cooking spray. This will help with achieving a crunchier texture. Bake for 10 minutes; rotate pan and continue to bake for 8

The Best Baked Chicken to Die For! - EASY RECIPES

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Báked Chicken to Die For – Báked Brown Sugár Gárlic Chicken is the best ánd juicy chicken ever. It is báked to crisp-tender perfection ánd reády in less thán 30 minutes. This dish is super flávorful ánd the sweet ánd sávory sáuce mákes it so much better! [caption id="attachment_405" align="aligncenter" width="700"] The Best Baked Chicken to Die For! - EASY RECIPES[/caption] Ingredients: 4 Tbs brown sugar 3 tsp olive oil 4 Boneless and skinless chicken breasts 4 Garlic cloves, minced Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and spray baking dish with oil (I used my Mistobaked chicken filled with olive oil…if you don’t have one of these, get one!  I have two, one filled with olive oil and one filled with vegetable oil). Put the olive oil in a small pan and saute the garlic until it is tender. Remove the olive oil and garlic from heat and add the brown sugar. Place chicken breasts into the baking dish and spread the brown sugar and

Best ever Fudgy Cocoa Brownies

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The best, fudgy one bowl cocoa brownies! a special addition gives these brownies a super fudgy centre without losing that crispy, crackly top! PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES SERVINGS: 16 BROWNIES Ingredients 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup all purpose (or plain) flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon cooking oil, (olive oil or coconut oil are fine) 1 1/8 cup superfine sugar, (caster sugar or white granulated sugar)* 2 large eggs Instructions Preheat oven to 175°C | 350°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking oil spray. Line with parchment paper (or baking paper); set aside. Combine melted butter, oil and sugar together in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk well for about a minute. Add the eggs and vanilla; beat until lighter in colour (another minute). Sift in flour, cocoa powder and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients int

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD

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Roasted Butternut Squash Salad  is a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table. This gorgeous salad is full of tasty fall flavors, comes together quickly and looks beautiful next to your turkey dinner! Roast butternut squash peel squash. cut squash in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and cut into cubes. Season as desired. Spread squash on rimmed baking sheet and roast at 400° 15-20 minutes. Lets make Butternut Squash Salad Prepare squash & pecans according to recipe (see above for how to roast butternut squash). Let squash cool. Assemble salad by combining mixed greens, squash mixture, dried cranberries, goat cheese, and green onions. Prepare vinaigrette in a small container with a lid. Shake well. Pour dressing over salad just before serving. Ingredients 10   oz.   mixed greens 2   c.   cubed butternut squash 1   c.   pecans 2   Tbsp.   olive oil 1/4   c.   brown sugar 1/2   c.   dried cranberries 1/2   c.   crumbled goat cheese

BLUEBERRY BROCCOLI SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPYSEED RANCH

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This tasty Blueberry Broccoli Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Ranch is the perfect blend of savory sweetness and one of my favorite salads of all time! COURSE:   SALAD CUISINE:   AMERICAN PREP TIME:   10   MINUTES TOTAL TIME:   10   MINUTES SERVINGS:   2   SERVINGS CALORIES:   265   KCAL Ingredients 4   oz   fresh baby spinach 1/2   cup   chopped broccoli 1/2   a ripe avocado 1/4   cup   blueberries 1/4   cup   crumbled feta cheese 2-4   TBSP   dried cranberries 2-4   TBSP   roasted sunflower seeds   (I used unsalted) black pepper   to taste (optional) POPPY SEED RANCH DRESSING: 1/2   cup   of plain greek yogurt or sour cream 1/4   cup   of buttermilk   extra if desired 1/4   cup   good quality mayonnaise   homemade or store bought 1   clove   garlic 1/2   tsp   lemon juice or white vinegar 1   tsp   poppy seeds 1/2   tsp   dried parsley 1/2   tsp   dried dill 1/4   tsp   onion powder 1/4   tsp   paprika 1/8-1/4   tsp   garlic powde

Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

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These easy-peasy  Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies  are soft, chewy, and a little fudgy. The recipe only requires 4 ingredients, so it’s the perfect easy chocolate cookie recipe for whenever the craving hits.  [caption id="attachment_387" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies[/caption] Ingredients 1/3   cup   unsalted butter,   melted 2   large   eggs 1   15oz box   chocolate cake mix* 3/4   cup   chocolate chips,   plus more for dotting the tops with Instructions Preheat the oven to 350F degrees and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or baking mats. In a large bowl using beat together the butter, eggs and chocolate cake mix. Mix in the chocolate chips. Using a cookie scoop* spoon the dough into balls about 1-1.5 tablespoons in size and place 2 inches apart on the cookie sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the tops look set. Optionally, place a few chocolate chips on top of each cookie. Notes *If your