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Sweet Potato Pie

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Ingredients 3-4 baked sweet potatoes 1 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. allspice 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. lemon extract ( optional ) 1 cup evaporated milk more if needed 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 4 lg. eggs 1 stick butter ( soften ) 2 reg. pie shells or 1 deep dish **Pet Ritz pie shells are very good for baking this pie *** How to Make Sweet Potato Pie **bake potatoes in advance or you can boil them if you’d like. I bake mine.. Preheat oven to 350 Place pie shells in oven bake until a very light brown Mix All Ingredients ***Use a whisk while mixing it helps to get the strands out Pour into pans and bake for 50 mins. depending on your oven temp. Pies should be full and firm

ROASTED GARLIC MUSHROOMS

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Wooow, a quick starter or a side dish with a dash of vinegar to enhance the taste !! I promise you’ll be serving these great, simple mushrooms with everything !! This is definitely going to be a regular side for our family. INGREDIENTS : – Mushrooms: 2 pounds – Oil: 1 tablespoon – Balsamic vinegar: 3 tablespoons – Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons (you can also tamari) – Garlic: 3 cloves (chopped) – Thyme: 1/2 teaspoon (chopped) – Salt and pepper to taste HOW TO MAKE IT : 1. First of all, the mushrooms should be tossed in oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. 2. Once done, arrange in a single layer on a baking pan. 3. Make sure to roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven for about 20 minutes, mixing half way through, until the mushrooms are tender.

HOMEMADE BEST PIZZA DOUGH RECIPE

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It's accessible to maké homemade pizza dough that ís críspy and chewy with great flavor, and ít makes the perfect base for all your favorite pizza topping combinatíons! Ingredients For  Pizza Dough: 1.1/2 cups of warm water (110 degrees F) Two teaspoons sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 package) activę dry yeast or instant yeast 3 1/2 to 4 cups bręad flour Two tablęspoons olive oil Two tęaspoons salt INSTRUCTIONS Placę a pizza mass in the oven if you hαve onę. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (or 475 if that's as high as your oven will go) while making the pizza dough so it can be sufficiently hot when you are set to bake the pizzas. Mix hot water, sugar, and yeast in a large pot. If using fresh dry yeast, let it proof for 5 minutes till bubbly. If using prepared yeast, there is no necessity to wait for that yeast to proof. Combine flour, olive oil, and salt and stir appropriately with a wooden spoon or mix in a mixer with a dough hook until mixed. Blend for 5 ...

Greek Salad with Chicken Recipe

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This delicious G̃reek salad with chicken topped ìs the best for meal prepped lunches or lìght dinners. Top it with kalamata olives, feta cheese, crunchy cucumbers and my Medíterranean tomato salad wíth an easy G̃reek vinaigrette dressing. Course Salad Keyword Salad with Chicken Total Time 14 minutes This Greek Salad with Chicken ingredients include: Lettuce, Kalamata olives, Feta cheese, Cucumbers, Tomatoes. Ingredients 6 cups chopped lettuce such as íceberg or romaine 1 8- ounce Greek Marínated Chicken Breast slíced or chopped 2 cups Mediterranean Tomato Salad or sliced tomatoes 1 cup slíced Persian or hothouse cucumber 1/4 cup kalamata olives 1/4 cup feta cheese broken ínto chunks For the Greek Dressing 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vínegar 1 clove garlíc peeled and minced 2 teaspoons oregano 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon each of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Add the lettuce to a lar...

Honey Lemon Ginger Glazed Chicken Recipe

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A light and delicious meal that is full of amazing honey lemon ginger flavor that the family will love! Ingredients 3 chicken breasts bonelęss, (about 1 1/2 pounds) salt and pepper 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic minced 2 teaspoons ginger fręshly grated 1/2 cup honey 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juíce zest from one lemon 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon low sodíum soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch Instructions In a medíum saucepan, add olive oil, minced garlíc, and ginger. Sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes and add honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Let simmer and thicken whíle cooking chicken. Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and add to a medíum skillet. Cook about 4-5 minutes until no longer pink in cęnter and the outside is starting to brown. Add the sauce to the chicken and toss to coat.

Lemon Butter Chicken Breasts

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A delícious Lemon Butter Chicken. Séasoned chicken ín a creamy lemon butter sauce that ís suré to delight. Lemon Butter Chicken Receipe: Ingredients 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts cut in half 1/2 Tablespoon paprika 3 Tablespoons butter divided 4 garlic cloves 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Juice of 1 lemon Splash of dry white wine optional 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 2 cups baby spinach Dash salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Season the chicken with salt, pepper and paprika. Set aside. Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a large oven-proof skillet (a Le Creuset Dutch Oven works well or a RockCrok or cast iron skillet) over medium high heat. Add the chicken and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set chicken aside on separate plate. While the chicken is resting, return back to the same skillet and melt remaining t...

Homemade Everything Bagel Recipe

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Great homemade everything bagel recipe. Soft on the insíde and crispy and chewy on the outsíde. The bést kind of bagel. INGREDIENTS bagel- 3 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup whole milk 1/3 cup water sour cream 2 Tbsp 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 tsp oil (canola or olive oil) 1 tsp table salt 1 Tbsp active dry yeast sugar 1 Tbsp egg wash- 1 large egg 1 tsp water 3 Tbsp everything seasoning INSTRUCTIONS In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, watér, sour cream, butter, oil, and salt. Heat until warm. Remove from heat. Add sugar and yeast, stir. Allow yeast to activaté, about 3-5 minutes. Add in sifted flour and mix until flour is well incorporatéd. Cover and set aside to rise at room temperature for 1 hour, untíl doubled in size. Line a baking sheet with parchment papér and lightly spray with baking spray. Divide the dough into 8 parts. Shape each part into a round ball. Press finger through the center of each ball to make a holé. Pull on the dough to shape into bage...

Mom's Best Butter Baked Chicken Breast

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Ingredients for Butter Baked Chicken breast: Heré's what ingredients you'll need : 4 chicken breasts ( recommended boneless and skinless) 1 can evaporated milk Flour1 cup 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup butter 1 can Cream of Chicken soup 1/4 cup water Preheat oven to 425 Method : First, pour a littlé of the evaporated milk in a small dish...just enough to dip your chicken in. After you dip éach piece of chicken in the milk, roll it in the flour seasoned with salt and peppér. Melt butter in 13x9 pan and cook the chicken in the melted butter for 30 minutes at 425. Mix watér, can of soup, and what's left in your can of evaporated milk together. Turn chicken over after 30 minutes of baking and pour soup mixture on top. Bake for 30 more minutes until nicé and golden brown. The gravy this créates is delicious! It's great if you want to cook somé mashed potatoes to go along with it.

Fresh Sausage Green Bean and Potato Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs sausage kielbasa or smoke sausage, sliced 1/4" thick 2 lbs baby creamer potatoes, washed, sliced in half 2 15 oz cans green beans, drained 1/8 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup butter 1 cup onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama® seasoning 1 tsp garlic powder pepper 1 tsp 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/4 cup water Instructions Preheat oven to 400° and spray a 9x13 baking dish with a non stick spray. Wash creamer potatoes, cut in half and add to a sealable gallon size baggie. Add oil, seasonings, pepper and red pepper flakes to baggie. Shake to coat. In a large frying pan, add sausage and water and cook over medium high heat until sausages have browned and most of water has evaporated. Remove sausage from pan and when cool enough add to baggie. Melt butter in frying pan and add onions and garlic, cook until onions are translucent. Let cool for a few minutes and then when cool enough, add to baggie and shake...

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Buffalo Pizza

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This Vęgan Roasted Cauliflower Buffalo Pizza is thę perfęct balance of spicinęss and creaminess with a nicę crunch from the cauliflower. Ingredients 16 oz pre-made pizza dough 1/2 head cauliflower cut in bite sized pieces 4 tsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chili powder 3/4 cup buffalo sauce separated Pepper to taste 1/4 red onion sliced 1/4 cup vegan ranch 2 green onions diced 2 tbsp cilantro diced Instructions One hour before you want to cook the pizza, place the dough on a flour-dusted countertop. While dough is coming to room temperature, preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil. In a large bowl combine cauliflower, olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, pepper and 1/4 cup of buffalo sauce. Stir to combine. Spread evenly on baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes, flipping halfway. Remove from oven and increase oven heat to 475 degrees. Place cauliflower back in the bowl. Add remaining buffalo sauce and stir to combine. ...

Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce

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This delicious chicken dish is exquìsite and easy to prepare. Serve it wìth herb-roasted potatoes or lemon-rice pilaf. Ingredients 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) 1/2 cup egg substitute 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth, divided 5 tablespoons lemon juice, divided 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons butter Directions Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow dish, combine the egg substitute, 2 tablespoons wine, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic and hot pepper sauce. In another shallow dish, combine the flour, Parmesan cheese, parsley and salt. Coat chicken with flour mixture, dip in egg substitute mixture, then coat again with flour mixture. In a large nonstick skillet, brown 4 chicken breast halves in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil for...

Applesauce Pumpkin Bread Soft And Delicious

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Pumpkin bread made a lìttle healthier wìth applesauce instead of oil! The perfect Fall treat to satìsfy a pumpkin cravìng and great for sharìng. Ingredients 1 15 oz. can pumpkin puree 3 cups sugar *see notes 1 cup applesauce 2/3 cup water 4 large eggs 3 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, sugar, applesauce, water, and eggs. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture and stir until blended. Pour into bread or cupcake pans (will make 3 medium loafs or 36 cupcakes). Bake at 350 for 45 to 55 minutes for bread, 25 to 35 minutes for muffins, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Notes *This can seem like a lot of sugar, I know! Keep in mind this recipe makes 3 loaves, but if it still feels like too much sugar for you, some...

Blueberry Banana Bread

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Blueberry Banana Bread - delicious, easy breakfast bread made with Greek yogurt and blueberries. This moist loaf of banana bread has only 1/3 cup butter, the rest of butter replaced by Greek yogurt and bananas. Tips for how to make light and fluffy loaf and avoid a dense and rubbery texture. Ingredients 2 bananas ripe, smashed 1/3 cup Greek yogurt 1/3 cup butter , melted 3/4 cup sugar egg 1 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup blueberries Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 F. This recipe makes 1 banana bread loaf. In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, Greek yogurt and melted butter, using wooden fork or spoon. Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in. Add the flour last, mix just enough to blend the ingredients; do not over-mix, the lumps will work themselves out. Add whole blueberries to the batter and mix them in to distribute ev...

Creamy Dill Cucumber Toasties

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An appetizer suitable for any time of year! These Cucumber Sandwiches are refreshing and delicious!! This is the perfect finger food to serve at any party! "I got this recipe years ago from a friend of a friend. I love it and make it all the time for parties. It looks great on the platter, and it is super easy! Everyone loves it!" Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 French baguette, cut into 1/2 inch thick circles 1 cucumber sliced, 2 teaspoons dried dill weed Directions In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, dressing mix and mayonnaise. Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on a slice of bread, and top with a slice of cucumber. Sprinkle with dill. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 247 calories; 14.5 g fat; 23.7 g carbohydrates; 6.1 g protein; 24 mg cholesterol; 619 mg sodium. Recipe Adopted From : Cream...

Crusty No-Knead Cranberry Walnut Honey Bread

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Thìs Crusty No-Knead Cranbérry Walnut Honey Bread ìs a délicious sweét bakery-style bread that's pérfect for the holìdays! Make it perfect wìth my easy pro tìps for homémade bakery-stylé bread! Course:  Bakìng, Snack, Lunch, Bread Cuisine:  Américan, Appétizer, Baking, Bréad Prep Time: 15   minutes Cook Time:   45   minutes Total Time:   1   hour Ingredients 3 cups + 2 Tablespoons (390g) all-purpose flour, plus more for hands 2 teaspoons sea salt (I find the flavor lacking using regular table salt) ½ teaspoon Baking Yeast ¾ cup (95g) chopped walnuts (I like walnuts or pecans) ¾ cup (105g) dried cranberries 1 and ½ Tablespoon honey 1 and ½ cups (360ml) warm water Instructions Step 1. Stir the first 6 ingredients together in a large bowl. Stir in thę warm watęr. Thę dough will bę prętty sticky-- don't bę tęmptęd to add morę flour-- you want a sticky dough. Gęntly shapę into a ball as bęst you can. Covęr tightly...

Easy Pineapple Coconut Smoothie

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Summer calls for refreshing and healthy drinks. While chilling on the beach you will soon dream of this one. Thìs pineapple coconut smoothìe recipe ìs a tropìcal fruìt delìght that’s both healthy and refreshìng. It’s dairy free and only contains 3 ingredients. HOW DO YOU MAKE A PINEAPPLE COCONUT SMOOTHIE? This recipe couldn’t be any simpler – just put the ingredients in the blender, turn it on and in less than 5 minutes you’ve got a refreshing and healthy treat. Coconut and pineapple are two fruits I always loved. I enjoy their sweet and tropical taste, and they remind me of the sun and warm weather, islands, and chilling on the beach. A very relaxìng feelìng that you can fìnd by sìppìng thìs yummy tropìcal smoothìe. Give it a try! Total Time: 5   mins Course:   Drinks Cuisine:  American Keyword:   Fruit, Smoothie Servings:  2   plus Ingredients 3   C   frozen pineapple chunks 1   C   orange juice 1 1/4 ...

HOMEMADE CROCKPOT CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

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This crockpot chicken noodle soup is hearty and comforting, yet incredibly easy to make! No need for a can full of preservatives, homemade is the best! Prep Time:   10   mins Cook Time:   6   hrs   10   mins Total Time:   6   hrs   20   mins Servings:   6   servings Calories:   175 INGREDIENTS 1 - 1 1/2   lbs.   boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat 1   med to the large   yellow onion, diced 3   large   carrots, peeled and sliced into circles 2   stalks   celery, sliced 3-4   cloves   garlic, minced 1/2   tsp   dried thyme leaves dried rosemary leaves 1/2   tsp 1/2   tsp   kosher salt 1/4   tsp   black pepper 1   bay leaf   (optional) 2   tsp   better than bouillon base, chicken flavor 8 - 9   cups   reduced-sodium chicken broth 8   oz.   egg n...

BEST FUDGY CHOCOLATE CAKE

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The most amazing, ONE BOWL, BEST Fudgy Chocolate Cake is so rich and decadent, with the perfect balance of fluffy and fudgy! An ORIGINAL Cafe Delites RECIPE! PREP: 25   MINS COOK: 45   MINS TOTAL: 1   HR   10   MINS SERVES: 16   PEOPLE INGREDIENTS CHOCOLATE CAKE: 1 1/2   cups   (7 oz / 200 g) all-purpose or plain flour 1 1/2   cups   (11 oz / 310 g) white granulated sugar   (or a natural granulated baking sweetener measuring 1:1 with sugar) 1/2   cup   (1.7 oz / 50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2   teaspoons   baking powder* 1/2   teaspoon   salt 1/3   cup   (80 ml) vegetable oil 1   large   egg 1   tablespoon   (20 ml) pure vanilla extract 3/4   cup   (190 ml) milk 3/4   cup   (190 ml) boiling water mixed with 2 teaspoons instant coffee powder CHOCOLATE GANACHE: 1   cup   (250 ml) heavy crea...

Chocolate Buttermilk Cake with Frosting

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A moist and delicious chocolate cake made with buttermilk and cocoa powder and topped with a homemade chocolate frosting that’s plenty sweet. The frosting has a little crunch here and there from some toasted pecans. They taste so good with chocolate. Course:  Cake Cuisine:   Southern Prep Time:  15   minutes Cook Time:   30   minutes Total Time:   45   minutes Servings:   18 Calories:   471 kcal Ingredients Cake 1   cup   Challenge butter 1/3   cup   unsweetened cocoa 1   cup of   water 1/2   cup   buttermilk 2   large eggs 1   teaspoon   baking soda 1   teaspoon   vanilla extract 2   cups of   sugar 2   cups   all-purpose flour 1/4   teaspoon   salt Chocolate-Buttermilk Frosting 1   cup   Challenge butter 1/4   cup   unsweetened cocoa 1/3   cup   buttermilk 1 ...

TATER TOT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

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Our Easy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole demands minutes to assemble and the result is a dish that’s excellent for fancy brunch, family breakfast, or a church potluck! A cheesy, comfort food casserole loved by adults and kids! This tater tot breakfast casserole is definitely the perfect one-dish meal. Warm and cheesy, this breakfast tater tot casserole is like a hug. It is a perfect complement to any table. Bacon, potatoes, sausage, eggs (and did I mention cheese?) combine to make a meal that encompasses all of your favorite breakfast foods, in one. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee, tea, or a tall glass of orange juice. Kid-friendly, parent-approved, this is one you won’t want to skip. INGREDIENTS 2 (9 Ounce) Packages Breakfast Sausage Links 1 Pound Bacon 1 (32 Ounce) Package Tater Tots 12 Large Eggs 1/2 Cup Milk 1/4 Cup Green Onions Thinly Sliced 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, Shre...