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Peppermint Patty Brownies

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If you are a fan of York Peppermint Patties, then you are going to love this Peppermint Patty Brownie recipe! This irresistible combination of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint in these fudgy brownies are a delightful surprise with peppermint patties in every bite.

Peppermint Patty Brownies on a plate.

❤️ Why you'll love it

Decadent Chocolate: fans of rich brownie recipes will love the deep chocolate flavor, satisfying even the strongest chocolate cravings.

Minty Freshness: the addition of york peppermint patties provides a refreshing burst of minty goodness, elevating these brownies to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Food gifting: these decadent brownies are perfect for gifting during the holiday season and also work well as a treat for your favorite valentine.

A pile of wrapped fun size York peppermint patties.

🥘 Ingredients

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All purpose flour

Baking powder

Salt

Unsalted butter

Unsweetened baking chocolate

Large eggs

Granulated sugar

Vanilla extract

York Peppermint Patties , buy the fun-sized candy

York peppermint patties on top of brownie batter.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F. 
  2. Line 8-inch square baking pan with foil, allowing excess foil to hang over sides of the pan. Lightly spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside
  3. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
  4. Microwave butter and chocolate in a microwave safe bowl, stirring occasionally, until smooth, about 1 minute. Set aside to cool slightly, 2-3 minutes.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, using a hand whisk, mix eggs and sugar until well combined. 
  6. Add chocolate mixture and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
  7. Using a wooden spoon, gradually stir in dry ingredients until just incorporated. Do not over mix.
  8. Measure 1 cup of brownie batter and set aside. 
  9. Pour remaining batter into prepared baking pan, arrange peppermint patties on top of batter, spacing ½ inch apart. Smooth remaining batter over candy.
  10. Bake 30 minutes, until just set in the center and a few moist crumbs stick to a toothpick when inserted into the brownie. 
  11. Cool completely on a wire rack. Using foil overhang, lift brownies out of pan and cut into uniform squares.
Brownie batter in a foil lined baking dish.

🥄 Equipment

Large bowl

Small bowl

Microwave safe bowl

Baking Pan

Hand whisk

Wooden spoon

Rubber scraper

Aluminum foil or parchment paper: to line the baking dish

🥫Storage

Room temperature: store the cooled brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Freeze: store brownies wrapped individually in plastic wrap and place in a sealed freezer bag for up to 2 months.

Two Peppermint Patty Brownies stacked.

📖 Variations

  • Add a sprinkle of crushed candy canes on top of the brownie batter before baking for an extra festive touch.
  • Swap out the peppermint patties with other candy bars like caramel-filled chocolates or peanut butter cups for a different flavor profile.
  • For extra chocolate flavor, sprinkle the top of the unbaked brownie batter with chocolate chips.

💭 Tips

  • Make sure the melted chocolate and butter mixture is slightly cooled before adding it to the eggs and sugar to avoid scrambling the eggs.
  • Use fun sized peppermint patties for easier distribution and better integration into the brownies.

🙋 FAQ's

Can I use dark chocolate instead of unsweetened chocolate?

Yes, you can use dark chocolate with a high cocoa percentage, but keep in mind that it will make the brownies slightly sweeter.

Can I double the brownie recipe to make a larger batch?

Absolutely! Simply double all the ingredients and adjust the baking time accordingly.

Can I use peppermint extract instead of peppermint patties?

Yes, you can add ½ to 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract to the batter instead of using peppermint patties. Adjust the amount to your preference.

A hot latte in a glass mug with a brownie next to it on a green napkin.

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Every fudgy brownie fan needs this Chocolate Fudge Brownie recipe.

Fudgy Mocha Brownies are a perfect afternoon treat with a hot cup of tea or coffee!

Fans of the theater treat Junior Mints will love these Brownies dotted with Junior Mints!

These Black Forest Brownies are another delicious fudgy treat.

🍽 Serve with..

Serve the Peppermint Patty Brownies as a delicious dessert or snack on their own or with a hot or cold latte. For an extra indulgence, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Peppermint Surprise Brownie bars.

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Peppermint Patty Brownies

Shelby Law Ruttan
Peppermint Patty Brownies are fudgy brownies stuffed with York peppermint patties. These easy to make brownies are a delicious treat to share! Great for picnics, potlucks, or any special occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 197 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350. Line 8-inch square baking pan with foil, allowing excess foil to hang over pan edges. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Microwave butter and chocolate in a separate bowl, stirring occasionally, until smooth, about 1 minute. Set aside to cool slightly, 2-3 minutes.
  • Whisk eggs and sugar together in large bowl. Add chocolate mixture and vanilla and mix until well combined.
  • Add flour mixture and stir until just incorporated. Measure 1 cup of batter and set aside. Pour remaining batter into prepared baking pan, arrange peppermint patties on top of batter, spacing ½ inch apart. Smooth remaining batter over candy.
  • Bake 30 minutes, until just set in the center. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Using foil overhang, lift brownies out of pan and cut into squares.

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 209IUCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Brownies stuffed with peppermint patties, Peppermint Brownie, Peppermint Patty Brownies, York Peppermint Brownie Recipe
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Zucchini and Mushrooms

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Zucchini and Mushrooms is a delicious vegetarian side dish recipe packed with flavors from sautéed earthy mushrooms, onions, zucchini, and garlic. A must-try zucchini recipe that is a great way to use fresh zucchini from the garden!

A patterned blue bowl filled with sauteed zucchini and mushrooms.

❤️ Why you'll love it

Healthy eating: Packed with veggies, this healthy side dish is a nutritious addition to your meal.

Easy recipe: a simple dish made with minimal ingredients and straightforward steps for an easy weeknight dinner,

Versatile: You can adapt the recipe by adding your favorite herbs or spices and substituting any of your favorite veggies.

Ingredients for veggie saute.

🥘 Ingredients

Fresh zucchini: choose smaller zucchini for best results.

Cremini mushrooms

White onion

Fresh garlic cloves

Extra virgin olive oil

Seasoning: use your favorite seasoning here; I used my favorite umami seasoning or use salt and ground black pepper.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large deep pan over medium-high heat until hot. 
  2. Add mushrooms, zucchini slices, onions, minced garlic and seasoning. Stir to coat with hot oil. 
  3. Sauté 5 - 7 minutes, until veggies begin to become  golden brown and zucchini is still crisp tender.

🥄 Equipment

Large deep pan

Flat head wooden spoon

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Skillet with raw zucchini, onions, mushrooms, and garlic.
Seasoned veggies in a skillet.
Veggies tossed with seasoning and partially cooked in a skillet.
Sauteed zucchini and mushrooms in a skillet.

📖 Variations

Cheesy Zucchini and Mushroom Bake: Top the medley with shredded cheese and broil until cheese is melted and golden.

Zucchini and Mushroom Stir-Fry: Cook the ingredients in a wok with soy sauce and ginger for an Asian twist.

Zucchini and Mushroom Pasta: Toss the zucchini and mushrooms mixture with cooked pasta, olive oil, and grated Parmesan cheese.

💭 Tips

  • Add dried herbs or spices like Italian seasoning, a pinch of red pepper flakes, or a splash of balsamic vinegar to enhance the flavors.
  • Customize by incorporating other vegetables like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
  • Brighten the flavor up with a squeeze of lemon juice or splash of white wine at the end of cooking time.
Side view of vegetable side dish.

🙋 FAQ's

Can I use different types of mushrooms?

Yes, feel free to use your preferred mushrooms such as baby bella mushrooms or shiitake mushrooms

Can I serve this as a main course?

Absolutely! Consider adding protein sources like shrimp or tofu to make it a filling main course.

📚 Related Recipes

Try these Air Fryer Zucchini Fries for a crispy side dish treat!

Chocolate Banana Zucchini Muffins are a great grab and go breakfast full of healthy goodness!

These Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies are a perfect way to use extra zucchini!

Chocolate fans will fall in love with this Chocolate Zucchini Bread recipe.

This Zucchini Bake recipe is a low carb cheesy dish made in the oven.

Sauteed zucchini and mushrooms on a plate.

🍽 Serve with..

Serve with a garnish of fresh basil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese alongside your favorite grilled protein.

The Last Word

Vegetables consist of mostly water, which is why they shrink so much when cooked! For this reason it you need a large, deep pan to cook them in. Once the water begins to evaporate, the veggies will seem like less and they will begin to brown with the evaporation of the water. Browning is important part of this recipe as it bring out a delicious flavor. For that reason, using a large deep pan is important when making this delicious vegetarian side dish!

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Zucchini and Mushrooms

Shelby Law Ruttan
Indulge in the delightful flavors of sautéed zucchini and mushrooms. This quick and healthy recipe is packed with vibrant tastes, making it a perfect addition to any meal. Savor the simplicity and deliciousness of this flavorful dish!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Keto Side Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 68 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large deep pan over medium-high heat until hot. 
  • Add mushrooms, zucchini slices, onions, minced garlic and seasoning. Stir to coat with hot oil. 
  • Sauté 5 - 7 minutes, until veggies begin to become  golden brown and zucchini is still crisp tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 384mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 119IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 5g
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Crescent Roll Sticky Buns

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Get ready to treat yourself to the delectable goodness of Crescent Roll Sticky Buns. These gooey and irresistible buns is an easy recipe, made with a simple combination of crescent roll dough, butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, are delicious treats for breakfast or any time of the day.

Baked Crescent Roll Sticky Buns in a baking dish.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Easy recipe: With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, these sticky buns are incredibly easy to make. They are perfect for satisfying sudden cravings or surprising your loved ones with a homemade treat.

Sticky caramel bottom: The combination of dark brown sugar, and butter, creates a rich and caramelized sauce that coats the entire bottom of the crescent cinnamon rolls. Each caramel roll is a delightful explosion of sweet and gooey goodness.

Versatile and Customizable: This recipe serves as a fantastic base for customization. Feel free to add your favorite nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, to the filling for an added crunch. You can also drizzle a simple glaze or cream cheese frosting over the baked buns for extra sweetness.

Store bought roll dough with butter, cinnamon sugar mixture sprinkled over top.

Ingredients

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.

  • Crescent roll dough: buy the crescent dough sheets without perforation if possible. If not, be sure to press perforations together to prevent leakage. 
  • Butter: I like to use salted butter for this recipe, but unsalted butter can be used if you are trying to watch salt intake.
  • Dark brown sugar: for a deeper caramel flavor and creates a sticky caramel sauce in the sticky buns.
  • Granulated sugar
  • Ground cinnamon
Unbaked swirled breakfast rolls in a baking dish.

Variations for Easy Mini Sticky Buns

Jam Filled Sticky Buns: spread a spoonful of your favorite fruit preserves or pie filling on top of the crescent roll dough in before rolling up the buns. This will create a delightful fruity twist to your sticky buns.

Apple Cinnamon Sticky Buns: Add a layer of thinly sliced apples tossed in cinnamon and brown sugar on top of the cinnamon mixture before rolling up the buns. 

Nutella Banana Sticky Buns: Instead of the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture, spread a layer of Nutella on the crescent roll dough triangles. Top with sliced bananas before rolling up the buns.

Lemon Blueberry Sticky Buns: Skip the cinnamon and brown sugar altogether. Instead, spread a layer of lemon curd on the crescent roll dough triangles. Sprinkle fresh or frozen blueberries on top before rolling up the buns.

Crescent Roll Sticky Buns on a white serving plate.

Tips for the Best Sticky Buns Made With Crescent Rolls

  • For a fun twist, you can add a handful of chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, to the brown sugar and butter mixture.
  • Remove mini sticky buns from baking dish while still warm to prevent sticking. 
  • For larger sweet rolls, cut the dough a little thicker.
  • A piece of unflavored dental floss can make a quick clean cut when cutting the roll dough. Wrap floss around a 1" strip of dough and bring ends of the floss together in a criss cross to easily cut the dough.

🙋 FAQ's

Can I prepare the sticky buns in advance?

Yes, you can assemble the sticky buns in advance and refrigerate them overnight. Just make sure to bring them to room temperature before baking.

Can I use a different type of sugar instead of dark brown sugar?

Dark brown sugar adds a rich caramel flavor to the sticky buns. However, if you don't have dark brown sugar on hand, you can use light brown sugar instead. The flavor will be slightly different, but still delicious.

Can I use a different type of dough for this recipe?

While crescent roll dough works best for these sticky buns, you can experiment with other types of dough, such as puff pastry or homemade sweet roll dough. Just keep in mind that the texture and baking times may vary.

One serving crescent roll sticky buns on a plate with a large plate of buns blurred in the background.

Storage

Room Temperature: Store any leftover sticky buns in an airtight container for up to two days. 

Reheat: To enjoy the sticky buns warm again, gently reheat in the microwave for a few seconds.

Serve with..

Serve these scrumptious  as part of a weekend brunch or t or a delightful dessert. They pair wonderfully with a cup of hot coffee or tea. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven for the ultimate gooey experience!

More Easy Crescent Roll Recipes To Try

If you love this recipe, you will want to try my Caramel Apple Cheese Danish, Pumpkin Danish Braid with Maple Drizzle, Spicy BBQ Chicken Crescents, and Cheesy Garlic Pepperoni Rolls.

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Crescent Roll Sticky Buns

Shelby Law Ruttan
If you're having a craving for a breakfast bun or snack to go with your coffee that is sweet, delicious and slightly messy, then these Easy Mini Sticky Buns are your solution! With only 5 ingredients, this recipe is ready and on your table in under an hour with little effort!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 160 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 
  • Place butter in baking dish and put dish in oven while it preheats to melt the butter. 
  • Once butter is melted remove baking dish. Add brown sugar to melted butter and stir to combine. Using the back of a spoon, spread sugar mixture over bottom of baking dish to coat completely. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside. 
  • Unroll crescent roll dough and using a rolling pin, roll dough out slightly into a uniform rectangle shape. 
  • Place remaining butter In a microwave safe small bowl, melt butter in the microwave.for 30 seconds. 
  • Using a silicone pastry brush, spread each roll with ½ of the melted butter. In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Lightly sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over top of each crescent roll dough. 
  • Roll dough jelly-roll style, rolling long side up and pinching seams to close along the length of the log of dough. Cut rolled dough with a sharp knife (or dental floss trick - see tips) into 1 inch slices and place in baking pan over top of sugar butter mixture. Place in oven and bake for 25 minutes.until rolls are golden brown.
  • Serve warm or remove from dish with bottom side up and allow to cool completely before storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 2mini bunsCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 207mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 147IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.4mgNet Carbohydrates: 20g
Keyword Crescent Roll Sticking Buns, Easy Sticky Buns
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Easy Chicken Potpie

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This Easy Chicken Potpie casserole recipe is a classic comfort food meal packed with tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and a creamy filling. It is a family favorite that is warm and inviting and a great recipe for busy weeknights.

Easy Chicken Pot Pie serving on a white plate.

❤️ Why you'll love it

Easy recipe: with the use of a can of soup, this recipe saves you time without compromising flavor. It's an easy dinner recipe for busy weeknights or when you need a comforting meal in a hurry..

Family-Friendly: a classic crowd-pleaser that appeals to both kids and adults. The creamy sauce, mixed vegetables, and tender chicken create a satisfying and casserole dish that the whole family will enjoy.

Versatile and Customizable: this recipe is a great base that you can easily adapt to your preferences from substituting your favorite veggies to topping with a sheet of puff pastry instead of biscuit topping.

🥘 Ingredients

Condensed cream of chicken soup

Condensed cream of mushroom soup 

Fat free milk: fat free is my preference but feel free to use whole milk, part  2% and heavy cream if desired.

Dried thyme

Black pepper

Poultry seasoning 

Frozen mixed vegetables

Cooked chicken breast: use leftover chicken or cook chicken breasts then dice or shred them for the recipe.

Reduced-fat biscuit baking mix

🔪 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the soups, ½ cup milk, thyme, pepper and poultry seasoning. Stir in vegetables and chicken.
  3. Transfer chicken pot pie filling to prepared casserole dish. Set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, stir biscuit mix and remaining milk just until blended. 
  5. Spoon mixture by 12 rounded tablespoonfuls onto chicken mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until filling is bubbly and biscuits are golden brown.

🥄 Equipment

Large bowl

Small bowl

Wooden spoon

Tablespoon

Casserole dish (13-in. x 9-in.)

Up close image of biscuit topped chicken pie.

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

Reheat: warm individual portions in the oven or microwave until heated through before serving.

📖 Variations

Vegetarian Option: Skip the chicken and use extra vegetables, like mushrooms and and green beans, for a hearty vegetarian pot pie.

Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free biscuit baking mix or make a gluten-free pie crust to accommodate dietary needs.

💭 Tips

  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken, such as leftover air fryer rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken breasts.
  • Feel free to add extra herbs or spices, such as rosemary or garlic powder, to enhance the flavor of the filling.
  • Place casserole dish on a baking sheet to catch any drips from dirtying the bottom of the oven.
  • Feel free to add or substitute vegetables, or use a flaky pie crust in place of the biscuit dough for topping.
  • Leftover turkey can be substituted for the chicken.

🙋 Easy Chicken Potpie FAQ's

Can I use fresh vegetables instead of frozen?

Absolutely! You can use fresh vegetables in place of frozen ones. Simply blanch or sauté them until they are slightly tender before adding them to the filling.

Can I make the pot pie ahead of time?

Yes! You can assemble the pot pie ahead of time and refrigerate it until you're ready to bake. Just remember to add a few extra minutes to the baking time if the filling is cold from the refrigerator.

Can I freeze the pot pie?

Yes, you can freeze the assembled pot pie before baking. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil, and it can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Bake it directly from frozen, adding extra time as needed.

📚 Related Recipes

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is hearty and delicious comfort food.

Fluffy Homemade Biscuits are buttery with crispy edges and tender inside, perfect with butter, jam, or fresh strawberries!

Don't want to heat the house? Try these Air Fryer Biscuits!

Turkey Pot Pie with Cheddar Garlic Biscuits are a great way to use leftover turkey.

🍽 Serve with..

Serve homemade pot pie as a main dish accompanied by a fresh salad or steamed vegetables. It's a satisfying and complete meal on its own.

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Easy Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits

Shelby Law Ruttan
Easy Chicken Pot Pie is a delicious recipe featuring a creamy filling loaded with tender chicken, mixed vegetables, and a hint of herbs and spices. Topped with a golden biscuit crust, it's a savory and satisfying dish that brings warmth to your table. Whether for a cozy family dinner or a potluck gathering, this easy-to-make pot pie is sure to become a favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 328 kcal

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Ingredients
  

For the chicken filling

For the biscuit topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the soups, ½ cup milk, thyme, pepper and poultry seasoning. Stir in vegetables and chicken.
  • Transfer chicken pot pie filling to prepared casserole dish. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, stir biscuit mix and remaining milk just until blended. Spoon mixture by 12 rounded tablespoonfuls onto chicken mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until filling is bubbly and biscuits are golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 21gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 1181mgPotassium: 469mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4042IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 3mgNet Carbohydrates: 34g
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Air Fryer Samosas

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Indulge in the deliciousness of Air Fryer Samosa recipe, a healthier take on the classic Indian appetizer. They are a delicious way to enjoy a crispy samosa similar to the ones you get at Indian restaurants. These are the best samosas and air frying them brings the best results when deep frying isn't an option.

Air Fried Samosas on a white plate with one samosa in the background cut in half.

❤️ Why you'll love it

Air Fryer Recipe: making these vegetable samosas is a healthier option with a crispy pastry everyone loves in a short cook time.

Bursting with flavor: You get all the flavor of Indian samosas with this easy appetizer recipe.  

Crispy texture: using puff pastry is the best way to get the crispy texture of these homemade samosas without deep frying.

Ingredients to make Air Fryer Samosas.
A carrot, a vegetable peeler and a measuring cup with diced carrots.
Diced carrots
Cutting board with diced onions on top and a chef knife above the onions.
Diced onions
Cutting board with diced potatoes.
Diced potatoes

🥘 Ingredients

While the ingredient list seems long, don't be discouraged. it's mostly the ground spices that are used in making the samosas.

Carrots

Onion

Russet potatoes 

Olive oil  

Fresh garlic  

Ground ginger  

Ground cumin  

Allspice 

Coriander  

Celery seed 

Turmeric 

Curry powder  

Fresh parsley

Crushed red pepper flakes

Green peas 

Puff pastry: this is what is used for the samosa dough 

Cornstarch  

Sauteeing spices in a skillet.
Skillet with potatoes and carrots in it.
Large skillet filled with veggies and spices.
Peas being added to samosa filling.

🔪 Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add oil, onion, ground ginger, and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes, until onions are translucent. 
  2. Place potatoes and carrots in the onion mixture and sauté for 10 minutes, until soft. 
  3. Add the remaining spices and peas to the potato mixture and sauté for 3 minutes. Set filling aside. 
  4. Roll out the samosa pastry and divide it in half. Lightly dust a flat surface with cornstarch.  
  5. Place ½ of the samosa dough on the cornstarch. Roll out until the dough is ⅛" thick. Repeat with remaining ½ of the dough.
  6. Using a 6" circle dough cutter, cut out 5 circles of dough. Set aside. Repeat with remaining dough.
  7. Cut a circle in half and a shape into a cone, wetting flat sides with water so they adhere together. 
  8. Fill the cone with filling and pinch the cone shut. Repeat for all circles.  
  9. Place filled veggie samosas on parchment paper inside the air fryer basket in a single layer, spray with oil and air fry samosas at 350°f for 6 minutes, flip samosa and spray with oil spray, then cook for 6 minutes.  
  10.  
Puff pastry cut into circles on a wooden board.
Pastry circles cut in half.
One half of a pastry circle with a finger pointing to the center where the cone will be shaped.
Pastry shaped into a cone that is not sealed with vegetable filling inside.
Half circle of pastry shaped into a cone with the wide open end at the top.
A hand holding puff pastry showing where it is sealed after filling.

🥄 Equipment

Large skillet

Flat head wooden spoon

Mixing bowls

Cutting board

Rolling pin

Pizza cutter or chef knife

6"circle dough cutter

Air fryer parchment paper lines

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: store leftover samosas in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days.

Freeze: store leftovers in a freezer safe airtight container in the freezer up to 3 months.

Reheat: reheat from air fryer frozen samosas at 350 degrees for 7-10 minutes, until filling is hot.

Assembled and uncooked veggie wrapped pastry bundles on a wooden cutting board.
Overhead image of uncooked samosas in a lined air fryer basket.

📖 Variations

Protein Boost: Incorporate cooked lentils or chickpeas into the filling for added vegetable protein and texture.

Gluten-Free Option: Replace the puff pastry with gluten-free pastry dough or use rice paper wrappers for a gluten-free version.

💭 Tips

  • If you prefer a spicier filling, you can increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes or add a dash of cayenne pepper.
  • If you have garam masala on hand, use this in place of the cumin and allspice.
  • For a vegan version, use a dairy-free puff pastry or make your own vegan pastry dough.
  • Make chicken samosas by adding 1 cup cooked ground chicken to the filling mixture.
Golden brown Air Fryer Samosas in the air fryer basket.

🙋 FAQ's

Can I freeze the samosas before cooking them?

Yes, you can freeze the prepared but uncooked samosas on a baking sheet until firm, then transfer them to a freezer bag. When ready to cook, air fry them directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

Can I use homemade tortilla dough instead of puff pastry to wrap the samosas?

Absolutely! Samosa wrappers are basically made with unleavened dough, similar to tortilla dough, feel free to use them instead of puff pastry for a more authentic touch. You can also use pie crust.

How can I prevent the samosas from getting soggy?

To keep your samosas crispy, avoid overcrowding them in the air fryer or oven. Leave enough space between each samosa for for hot air to flow around them. Additionally, allow the samosas to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving to prevent trapped steam from making them soggy.

Can I bake the samosas instead of using an air fryer?

Yes! If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake the samosas in a preheated oven at 375°F until the outside of the samosas are golden brown and crispy, usually around 20-25 minutes. Flip them halfway through the baking time for even browning.

Overhead image of a plate full of air fryer samosas with a bowl of mango chutney in the center of the plate.

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Air Fryer Fingerling Potato Recipe is quick, easy and deliciously crispy!

This Blueberry Tart is surrounded by a flaky puff pastry filling.

Looking for more Air Fryer Recipes? Check out these 57 Easy Air Fryer Recipes.

🍽 Serve with..

Serve Air Fryer Samosas as an appetizer or easy snack option with mint and tamarind chutney or your favorite dipping sauce . These crispy dough pockets can also be enjoyed as part of a larger Indian meal or served alongside a refreshing cucumber raita.

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Air Fryer Samosas

Shelby Law Ruttan
Explore the flavors of India with these Air Fryer Samosas. Their crispy exterior and flavorful filling will transport your taste buds to a culinary adventure. Enjoy the delightful blend of spices and share these tasty treats with your loved ones!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Indian
Servings 16
Calories 224 kcal

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Instructions
 

  • In a skillet over medium heat, add oil, onion, ground ginger, and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes, until onions are translucent. 
  • Place potatoes and carrots in the onion mixture and sauté for 10 minutes, until soft. Add the remaining spices and peas to the potato mixture and sauté for 3 minutes. Set filling aside. 
  • Roll out the samosa pastry and divide it in half. Lightly dust a flat surface with cornstarch.  Place ½ of the samosa dough on the cornstarch. Roll out until the dough is ⅛" thick. Repeat with remaining ½ of the dough.
  • Using a 6" circle dough cutter, cut out 5 circles of dough. Set aside. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Cut a circle in half and a shape into a cone, wetting flat sides with water so they adhere together. Fill the cone with filling and pinch the cone shut. Repeat for all circles.  
  • Place filled veggie samosas on parchment paper inside the air fryer basket in a single layer, spray with oil and air fry samosas at 350°f for 6 minutes, flip samosa and spray with oil spray, then cook for 6 minutes more.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 85mgPotassium: 181mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1331IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 21g
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Browned Butter Sweet Potato Stacks

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Elevate your side dish game with these delicious Browned Butter Sweet Potato Stacks. Thinly sliced sweet potatoes, fragrant sage, and nutty browned butter come together to create a visually stunning and flavorful dish that will impress your guests.

Sweet Potato Stacks with Parmesan Sage Topping

❤️ Why you'll love it

Beautiful presentation: stacked layers of thinly sliced sweet potatoes make for an elegant and eye-catching presentation on the holiday season.

Delicious flavor combination: the combination of browned butter, sage, and roasted sweet potatoes creates a harmonious blend of savory and sweet flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Simple ingredients: made with just a few ingredients, this recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. It can be served as a side dish or even as a unique appetizer for special occasions.

Sweet Potato Stacks

🥘 Ingredients

Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 25 mins | Total time: 45 mins | Serves: 12 servings

Nutty browned butter, crispy fried sage, salty parmesan cheese and sweet potato slices. The delicious components making the perfect holiday side dish!

Unsalted butter

Fresh sage leaves

Garlic cloves,

Sweet potatoes

Cooking spray

Salt

Black pepper

Parmesan cheese

🔪 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375.
  2. Place butter in small saucepan over medium-high heat. When butter starts to bubble, add crushed garlic and fresh sage leaves. Reduce heat and cook until butter begins to brown, swirling the pan occasionally. Watch carefully as you do not want it to burn. Remove leaves and cloves from butter and place on a paper lined plate. Reserve butter and toss (or eat!) garlic cloves.
  3. Spray 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Place two rounds of sweet potato into bottom of muffin cups. Sprinkle evenly with parmesan cheese (⅛ cup). Layer with two more rounds of sweet potato. Drizzle each potato cup with 1 teaspoon melted butter mixture. Cover muffin tin tightly with aluminum foil and place in oven. Bake for 25 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven and turn broiler on high. Sprinkle potato rounds evenly with remaining parmesan cheese. Place under broiler and broil until bubbly and lightly browned. About 2 minutes.
  5. Transfer to serving platter and top with fried sage and drizzle with any extra browned butter. 
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These sweet potato stacks are a great side dish to roasted turkey,

🥄 Equipment

Small saucepan

Paper towels

Small plate

Muffin pan (12 cup)

Aluminum foil

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. 

Reheat: warm leftovers in the oven at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.

📖 Variations

Extra Cheesy Twist: Add a layer of your favorite shredded cheese, such as cheddar or mozzarella, between the sweet potato slices for an extra cheesy delight.

Spiced Kick: Sprinkle some paprika, cayenne pepper, or chili flakes over each layer to add a hint of heat to the sweet potato stacks.

Cinnamon Maple Twist: season with cinnamon brown sugar and skip the parmesan cheese and drizzle a little bit of maple syrup over each stack of sliced potatoes before baking.

Ingredients for sweet potato recipe.

💭 Tips

  • You can use any of your favorite fresh herbs in place of the sage.
  • Use a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife to ensure thin and even sweet potato slices.
  • Experiment with different herbs and seasonings to customize the flavor. Thyme or rosemary can be great alternatives to sage.
  • If you don't have cooking spray you can lightly brush the muffin wells with olive oil.

🙋 FAQ's

Can I make this sweet potato recipe ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the sweet potato stacks ahead of time and refrigerate them until ready to bake. Just make sure to bring them to room temperature before baking as directed.

Can I use other types of potatoes?

Absolutely! While sweet potatoes pro

Sweet Potato Stacks with fried sage topping.

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This Tomato Avocado Stack is sprinkled with grilled corn, crispy bacon, and ranch dressing.

Roasted Asparagus with Browned Balsamic Butter is a delicious side dish perfect for special occasions.

This simple pasta dish is seasoned with olive oil and fresh herbs.

🍽 Serve with..

Serve these Browned Butter Sweet Potato Stacks as a side dish alongside roasted meats, poultry, or grilled vegetables. These little stacks also make a stunning addition to the holiday table or special occasions.

Sweet Potato Stacks

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Sweet Potato Stacks

Shelby Law Ruttan
Impress your guests and elevate your side dish game with these visually stunning Browned Butter Sweet Potato Stacks. With their irresistible flavors and beautiful presentation, they are sure to become a favorite at your table. Enjoy!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 96 kcal

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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Place butter in small saucepan over medium-high heat. When butter starts to bubble, add crushed garlic and fresh sage leaves.
  • Reduce heat and cook until butter begins to brown, swirling the pan occasionally. Watch carefully as you do not want it to burn.
  • Remove leaves and cloves from butter and place on a paper lined plate. Reserve butter and toss garlic cloves.
  • Spray 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Place two rounds of sweet potato into bottom of muffin cups. Sprinkle evenly with parmesan cheese (⅛ cup).
  • Layer with two more rounds of sweet potato. Drizzle each potato cup with 1 teaspoon melted butter mixture. Cover muffin tin tightly with aluminum foil and place in oven. Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and turn broiler on high. Sprinkle potato rounds evenly with remaining parmesan cheese.
  • Place under broiler and broil until bubbly and lightly browned. About 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to serving platter and top with fried sage and drizzle with any extra browned butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 282mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 11031IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 10g
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Keto Chicken Noodle Soup

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Craving a warm and nourishing bowl of chicken noodle soup while following a keto diet? Look no further! This keto-friendly version of the classic favorite will satisfy your cravings without compromising your low-carb lifestyle. Packed with tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and shirataki noodles, this chicken noodle soup recipe is a comforting and nutritious choice with just 4 g net carbs per serving!

A bowl of Keto Chicken Noodle Soup.

❤️ Why you'll love it

Low carb diet: this recipe eliminates regular noodles and uses shirataki noodles in it's place making this a guilt free keto chicken noodle soup recipe.

Quick and easy: simple ingredients and straightforward instructions will make this a low-carb chicken soup fix the whole family can enjoy.

Rich flavor: the combination of veggies, spices, and flavorful chicken broth bring an umami of flavorful comfort food on a cold day.

Soup ingredients.

🥘 Ingredients

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Unsalted butter

Carrots: I like to thinly slice the carrot to give it lots of little orange color bursts.

Portobello mushrooms: I use portobello because they are meaty, you can also use crimini mushrooms.

Black pepper and salt (to taste)

Dried thyme leaves 

Garlic cloves

Dried parsley

Chicken stock: if desired, choose a chicken bone broth like kettle fire bone broth.

Cooked chicken: this is a great way to use leftover air fryer rotisserie chicken, or any leftover roasted chicken breasts or chicken thighs (skinless).

Shirataki noodles (keto-friendly noodles found in the same section you find tofu in the grocery store or buy them on amazon.

A package Shiritaki Noodles.

🔪 Instructions

Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 35 mins Total time: 45 mins Yield: 6 servings Serving size: 1-½ cups

  1. In a large pot melt butter over medium high heat. When bubbly add carrots, celery, mushrooms, salt, pepper, parsley, garlic, and thyme.
  2. Cook 2-3 minutes stirring frequently until mushrooms release their water and have softened.
  3. Turn heat down to low and cover vegetable mixture with lid. Simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Add the diced or shredded chicken and chicken broth. Bring to a soup mixture to a boil then turn heat down to simmer for10 minutes. 
  5. While soup is simmering, remove noodles from package and place in colander. Rinse noodles under water for 2 to 3 minutes, making sure to rinse and drain well.
  6. Add shirataki noodles to soup and simmer another 5 minutes.
  7. Serve as desired.
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Veggies

🥄 Equipment

Large pot

Cutting board

Chef knife

Wooden spoon

Colander

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: store any leftover Keto Chicken Noodle Soup, allow it to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.

Pouring broth into a soup pot.

📖 Variations

Creamy Twist: Add a splash of heavy cream to make the soup creamier and more indulgent.

Spicy Kick: For those who enjoy heat, incorporate a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to spice up the soup.

💭 Tips

  • Substitute zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, or palmini noodles for the shirataki noodles.
  • Feel free to add extra keto-friendly vegetables like spinach or celery for added nutrition and variety.
  • Make it a chicken "rice" soup by adding cauliflower rice i place of the shirataki noodles.
  • If you don't have leftover chicken on hand, you can cook diced chicken breast or thighs in a large pot in a little bit of olive oil with salt and pepper over medium heat until cooked through. Use the same pan to prepare the soup. Just remove the chicken from the pot and set aside until its time to return it to the chicken soup.
Shiritake noodles on top of soup mixture.

🙋 FAQ's

Are shirataki noodles keto-friendly?

Yes, shirataki noodles, also known as konjac noodles, are low in carbs and suitable for a keto diet. They are made from konjac flour or glucomannan, which is a soluble fiber.

Can I use leftover rotisserie chicken?

Absolutely! Leftover chicken, including rotisserie chicken, works well in this recipe. It's a great way to use up any extra chicken you have on hand.

📚 Related Recipes

Instant Pot Keto Cheesy Cauliflower Soup: A cheesy, creamy and comforting soup made with cauliflower as a low-carb alternative.

Chicken Taco Soup: a keto recipe with cheesy taco flavors, this soup is packed with the protein and flavor.

Cabbage Noodles with Bacon: A hearty and flavorful side dish that uses shiritake noodles, a dish that is pure comfort food.

A bowl of keto Chicken Noodle Soup.

🍽 Serve with..

This Keto Chicken Noodle Soup is a perfect meal on its own. However, you can pair it with a fresh side salad or serve it with a slice of keto-friendly bread for a heartier option.

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Keto Chicken Noodle Soup

Shelby Law Ruttan
Enjoy the comforting flavors of Keto Chicken Noodle Soup, a low-carb twist on a classic favorite. With tender chicken, flavorful veggies, and keto-friendly noodles, this soup is a delicious and satisfying choice for those following a low-carb lifestyle. Warm up with a bowl of nourishing goodness!
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 cups
Calories 96 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot melt butter over medium high heat. When bubbly add carrots, celery, mushrooms, salt, pepper, parsley, garlic, and thyme.
  • Cook 2-3 minutes stirring frequently. 
  • Turn heat down to low and cover vegetable mixture with lid. Cook about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and broth. Bring to a boil then turn heat down to simmer for about 10 minutes. 
  • While soup is simmering, remove noodles from package and place in colander. Rinse noodles well.
  • Add noodles to soup and simmer another 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 271mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1710IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 4g
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BBQ Beef Sliders

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Looking for a delicious beef recipe to elevate your next gathering? Look no further than this mouthwatering BBQ Beef Sliders recipe. Made with seasoned and cooked ground beef, zesty peperoncini peppers, aromatic spices, your favorite BBQ sauce, and melty cheese these delicious beef sandwiches are an absolute crowd-pleaser.

BBQ Beef Sliders in baking dish with one slider on a spatula.

❤️ Why you'll love it

Bursting with flavor: if you love tangy foods, you will love the addition of peperoncini peppers in the ground beef mixture!

Perfect for parties: great for game day, a backyard BBQ, or a casual get-together, these BBQ Beef Sliders are an ideal appetizer. 

Versatile: these bbq sliders can be easily customized with your favorite toppings.

A jar of pickled peperoncini peppers.

🥘 Ingredients

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Lean ground beef

Onion: feel free to use yellow, white, or red onion.

Red bell pepper 

Garlic cloves

Peperoncini Peppers: the ones you buy in a jar that are pickled.

Barbecue sauce: choose your favorite bbq sauce.

Dry mustard

Salt 

Black pepper 

American cheese slices

Slider buns: the Hawaiian rolls work perfect for this recipe

Butter

Dark brown sugar

Worcestershire sauce

Toasted sesame seeds

Cooking spray

One bbq beef slider on a plate.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute ground beef, diced onions, and red pepper beef is bowned.
  3. Using a flathead wooden spoon, stir in peperoncini peppers and barbecue sauce. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, until hot. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Spray 9 X 9 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Slice Hawaiian dinner rolls in half without separating the buns and lay bottom of rolls in the bottom of baking sheet. 
  5. Spread the bottom half of the bun layer with the beef mixture. Top with cheese slices and then place the top of buns over the cheese layer.
  6. In a small microwave safe bowl, heat butter, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce for 30 seconds, remove from microwave and stir. Heat another 30 seconds, until butter is melted.
  7. Brush tops of buns with the butter mixture and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Cover dish with foil and place in preheated oven.
  8. Bake sliders for 25 minutes, until hot. 

🥄 Equipment

Square baking dish

Large skillet

Flat head wooden spoon

Serrated edge knife

Silicone brush

🥫Storage

Refrigerate:  store leftovers in an airtight container up to 5 days.

Reheat: warm leftover sliders wrapped in foil  or in a baking dish in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. You can also reheat in the air fryer at 350 for 5-7 minutes. I do not recommend microwave reheating as it will make the sandwich soggy.

📖 Variations

  • Spicy Twist: Add a touch of heat by substituting chopped pickled jalapeños or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper into the seasoned ground beef.
  • Mushroom and Swiss sliders: Saute sliced mushrooms and onions in a skillet until caramelized. Spread them over the cooked ground beef and top with Swiss cheese for a gourmet twist.
  • Beef and Cheddar sliders: substituteC cheddar cheese slices for the American cheese.
Baking dish with baked sliders in it.

💭 Tips

Customize with Toppings: Feel free to add extra toppings such as sliced pickles, diced onions, or a dollop of homemade coleslaw to enhance the flavor and texture of your sliders.

Party Prep: Double the recipe and prepare the loose meat and assemble the sliders in advance, covering the baking dish with foil and refrigerating until ready to bake. This allows for easy and quick baking for your next party.

🙋 FAQ's

Can I use a different type of meat for these sliders?

Absolutely! If you prefer, you can use ground turkey, chicken, or even plant-based ground meat as a substitute for the ground beef. Adjust the cook time accordingly.

Can I make these sliders ahead of time? 

While it's best to assemble and bake the sliders just before serving, you can prepare the cooked ground beef and keep it refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Assemble the sliders with the toppings and bake as directed when ready to serve.

📚 Related Recipes

Try this kid friendly recipe for Slow Cooker Beef and Sliders.

These Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders are another party favorite!

Try these Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast Sliders for your next weekend brunch.

This Strawberry Rhubarb Chipotle BBQ Sauce would be a great homemade sauce to stir into this bbq slider recipe or brush on your favorite grilled meats.

🍽 Serve with..

Serve the BBQ Beef Sliders alongside a platter of crisp pickle spears, potato chips, french fries, or a refreshing salad for a well-rounded and satisfying meal.

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BBQ Beef Sliders

Shelby Law Ruttan
Savor the deliciousness of BBQ Beef Sliders, featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and tangy BBQ sauce. This easy-to-make and crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for any occasion, from parties to casual get-togethers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 408 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute ground beef, diced onions, and red pepper beef is browned.
  • Using a flathead wooden spoon, stir in peperoncini peppers and barbecue sauce. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, until hot. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Spray 9 X 9 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Slice Hawaiian dinner rolls in half without separating the buns and lay bottom of rolls in the bottom of baking sheet. 
  • Spread the bottom half of the bun layer with the beef mixture. Top with cheese slices and then place the top of buns over the cheese layer.
  • In a small microwave safe bowl, heat butter, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce for 30 seconds, remove from microwave and stir. Heat another 30 seconds, until butter is melted.
  • Brush tops of buns with the butter mixture and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Cover dish with foil and place in preheated oven.
  • Bake sliders for 25 minutes, until hot. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2slidersCalories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 24gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 695mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 522IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 172mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 42g
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Santa's Whiskers Cookies

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Santa's Whiskers Cookies will put you in the spirit of the holiday season! These easy slice-and-bake shortbread cookies are not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious and bound to become one of your favorite Christmas cookies. 

A white plate with stacks of santa's whiskers cookies.
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❤️ Why you'll love it

Christmas Cookie Exchange: festive cherries and shredded coconut give these buttery cookies the "feel" of Santa and his whiskers and perfect for a holiday cookie platter.

Easy recipe: these are easy cookies to make during the Christmas season and the perfect cookies to leave out for Santa's midnight snack!

Delicious flavors: this a buttery cookie has nutty flavors with a fruity bite and toasty coconut.

Ingredients to make Santa's Whiskers Cookies.

🥘 Ingredients

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Unsalted Butter

Granulated sugar

Milk

Vanilla extract

All-purpose flour

Red candied cherries

Pecans

Unsweetened coconut

Cookie dough with candied cherries and chopped pecans on top of the dough.

🔪 Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl using electric hand-held mixer cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. 
  2. Add milk and vanilla and beat well. Add flour and beat until well combined. Dough will be very stiff.
  3. Stir in cherries and pecans. Dough will be stiff that you may need to remove it from the bowl and knead with your hands and a little extra flour to prevent sticking.
  4. Divide dough into thirds and shape each third into 7 inch cookie dough logs. 
  5. Roll dough in coconut flakes, pressing lightly to make sure coconut flakes stick. Wrap and chill for several hours or overnight.
  6. To bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  7. Using a sharp knife, cut dough into ¼ inch slices. 
  8. Place cookie slices on parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake cookies or 12 minutes. Remove and transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool. 
Cookie dough in mixing bowl.

🥄 Equipment

Large bowl

Electric mixer

Wax peper

Baking sheet

Cookie spatula

Wire rack

Cookie dough shaped into 3 logs.

🥫Storage

Room temperature: place cookies in an airtight container or a zip-top bag and store them at room temperature for up to one week.

Freeze: baked cookies can be stored in a freezer safe container up to 3 months.

📖 Variations

  • If you're not a fan of candied cherries, you can replace them with dried cranberries or raisins for a different fruity flavor.
  • Use a combination of red and green candied cherries for mored festive color combination.
Cookie log with shredded coconut on the outside.

💭 Tips

  • Unsweetened coconut flakes work best here. Sweetened coconut may burn easier where unsweetened will just get a little golden and crisp.
  • Almond extract or rum extract can enhance the flavor of the cookie and may be substituted for vanilla extract.

🙋 FAQ's

Can I use unsalted butter instead of salted butter?

Yes, but add ½ teaspoon of salt to the cookie dough if you do.

Can I use sweetened coconut instead of unsweetened?

Yes, you can use sweetened coconut if you prefer a sweeter cookie. Just keep in mind that the texture of the coconut will be softer.

Can I make the cookie dough in advance?

Absolutely! You can prepare the dough logs in advance and refrigerate them for up to three days before slicing and baking. You can also freeze the dough logs for up to three months. Just make sure to tightly wrap them in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container.

Santa's Whiskers Cookie slices on parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Classic Sugar Cut Out Cookies can be cut into all types of festive cookie cutters.

Gingerbread Snowflakes are crispy cookies with adorable decorative icing.

Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies are a delicious soft cookie combining two of the holiday's favorite flavors!

Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies are delicious with a creamy rum flavoring in the creamy center.

These M&M Pretzel Cookies are perfect to set out on Christmas Eve with a glass of milk for Santa!

🍽 Serve with..

Serve Santa's Whiskers Cookies as a delightful treat during holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or as a sweet gift. They pair perfectly with a warm cup of cocoa, coffee, or festive tea. Arrange them on a platter or in a decorative tin for a beautiful presentation. These cookies also make a lovely addition to holiday dessert trays or as a tasty snack to enjoy throughout the day.

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Santa's Whiskers

Shelby Law Ruttan
A festive slice and bake shortbread cookie with cherries and pecans that is shaped into a log and rolled in coconut. The coconut bakes up crisp around the edges resembling Santa's Whiskers while the cherries add festive color!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 27 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 80 cookies
Calories 54 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl using electric hand-held mixer cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add milk and vanilla and beat well.
  • Add flour and beat until well combined. Dough will be very stiff.
  • Stir in cherries and pecans. Dough will be stiff that you may need to remove it from the bowl and knead with your hands and a little extra flour to prevent sticking.
  • Divide dough into thirds and shape each third into 7 inch cookie dough logs. Roll dough in coconut flakes, pressing lightly to make sure coconut flakes stick.
  • Wrap and chill for several hours or overnight.
  • To bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut dough into ¼ inch slices. Place cookie slices on parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake cookies or 12 minutes.
  • Remove cookies from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 0.3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 19mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 71IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mgNet Carbohydrates: 5g
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Chewy M&M Cookies

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These Chewy M&M Cookies bake up with soft centers and crisp edges, giving you that familiar bakery-style bite everyone looks for. They're easy to make, coloroful, and right at home on a cookie platter any time of year.

One M and M cookie on a plate with red white and blue napkin.

This is the kind of cookie I turn to when I want something dependable and crowd-friendly without extra steps. Swap in holiday M&M's when the season calls for it, or keep things classic for an everyday treat.

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Why You'll LoveThis Chewy M&M Cookies Recipe

Crispy edges chewy centers: the edges set just enough in the oven, creating contrast against the chewy center.

Easy recipe: One bowl for wet ingredients and one for dry keeps prep simple and familiar.

Holiday ready: Red, white, and blue M&M's make these perfect for patriotic celebrations, though any colors work just as well.

Balls of cookie dough on a baking sheet.

Key Ingredients for Chewy Cookies

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.

  • Butter: creates rich flavor and helps the cookies spread just enough to form crisp edges.
  • Brown sugar: keeps the centers chewy and adds depth that plain sugar can't provide.
  • Egg: binds the dough and gives the cookies structure without making them cakey.
  • M&M Candies: add color, chocolate, and a bit of crunch, making these cookies festive and familiar.

Variations on Chewy M&M Cookies

  • Browned Butter: brown the butter first, cool slightly, and proceed as written for a deeper flavor.
  • Pretzel crunch: fold in ½ cup chopped pretzels for a salty contrast.
  • Chocolate boost: add ½ cup chocolate chips alongside the M&M's.
Cooling rack with stacked cookies.
  • Pull cookies when centers still look soft; they finish setting on the pan.
  • Space dough balls evenly so edges crisp without merging.
  • Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring.

FAQs

Can I use margarine instead of butter?

While butter provides the best flavor and texture, you can use margarine as a substitute. Keep in mind that the taste and texture might differ slightly.

Can I use gluten-free flour?

Absolutely! Substitute the all-purpose flour with your favorite gluten-free flour blend in equal proportions.

Can I freeze this cookie dough?

Yes! Scoop the dough into balls and freeze them on a tray before transferring them to a freezer bag. You can bake them straight from the freezer; just add 1-2 minutes to the total baking time.

A plate with a stack of chewy m and m cookies.

How to Store

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Warm briefly in the microwave for 8-10 seconds if you like them extra soft.

If you enjoy these cookies, you may also love my M&M Cake Mix Brownies, which offer a quick and colorful dessert shortcut. For more classic flavors, try these Chocolate Chip cookies with Butterscotch Chips, Chewy Peanut Butter Layer Bars or my Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies.

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Chewy M&M Cookies

Shelby Law Ruttan
Chewy Red, White, and Blue Cookies are a delicious patriotic treat!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30
Calories 188 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, cream sugars and butter until well blended. Add egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
  • In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Fold in M&M's and drop dough by tablespoons onto parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 for 9-10 minutes for chewy cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 252mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17g
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Thai Shrimp Curry with Zoodles

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If you love Thai cuisine, then you are going to love this Thai Shrimp Curry recipe. The fragrant coconut curry sauce coats delicious plump shrimp served over a bed of zucchini noodles, making this shrimp recipe a low-carb option that the whole family can enjoy.

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❤️ Why you'll love it

Keto recipe: this coconut shrimp curry recipe is made to fit the low carb keto diet and has only 4 net carbs per serving

Amazing flavor: the Thai-inspired flavors in this curry recipe are mouthwatering

Versatile: you can adjust the spice level to your own liking and serve the shrimp curry over cauliflower rice instead of zoodles. If you don't follow a keto diet, you can serve the sauce with rice noodles or coconut rice

Almond sauced cooked shrimp over a bed of zucchini noodles.

🥘 Ingredients

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Coconut oil

Large shrimp

Ground cumin

Chili powder

Full-fat Coconut milk

Chicken broth

Almond butter

Red pepper flakes

Salt

Fish sauce

Coconut aminos

Fresh ginger

Fresh limes

🔪 Instructions

  1. Whisk together coconut milk, chicken broth, almond butter over medium heat until smooth. Add red pepper flakes through fresh ginger and bring to a low simmer. Simmer for 7-10 minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Toss shrimp with 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon chili powder, salt, and pepper. Heat coconut oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until pink, about 4-5 minutes depending on the size of shrimp. Remove from heat and add to the peanut sauce.
  3. In a microwave-safe steamer, add zoodles and cook on high for 3 minutes. Drain and place zoodles in a serving bowl. Alternatively, you can steam cook the zoodles on your stovetop in a large saucepan about 4-5 minutes, tossing every couple of minutes to evenly steam zoodles. Remove from the saucepan using tongs and place them in a serving bowl.
  4. Toss shrimp and sauce mixture with zoodles. Garnish with slivered almonds, cilantro, and a little fresh squeezed lime juice if desired.
A gold fork wrapped with zucchini noodles standing up in a bowl.

🥄 Equipment

Large skillet

Medium bowl

Microwave steamer: to quickly soften the zucchini noodles.

Tongs: for tossing the Thai curry shrimp sauce with the zucchini noodles.

Spiralizer: if making zucchini noodles, this is the quickest and easiest way to economically make them.

🥫Storage

Refrigerate:  store leftover shrimp curry in an airtight container up to 3 days.

Freeze: the shrimp curry (without the zoodles) can be stored in a freezer safe container up to 3 months.

Reheat: warm leftovers in a skillet or microwave until warmed through.

📖 Variations

  • For a more authentic curry sauce, use 2 tablespoons of red or yellow curry paste in place of the chili powder and ground cumin.
  • Make a spicier curry and stir in some red pepper flakes to suit your heat preference.

💭 Tips

  • To prevent watery zucchini noodles, steam them in the microwave for 3 minutes. This makes them more toothsome and pasta like and will not be soggy.

Shrimp lovers will love this Garlic Shrimp Zoodle Saute.

A rich and flavorful Coconut Milk Shrimp Curry recipe with intense flavors to make the tastebuds happy!

Vegetarians will love this Coconut Curry Tofu Bowl.

This Thai Peanut Chicken and Noodles is a classic favorite in my home.

A piece of shrimp and zoodles on a fork.

🍽 Serve with..

Serve shrimp curry over lightly steamed zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice with extra lime wedges.

The Last Word

When I created this recipe, I was playing in my kitchen and really craving Thai food and wanted a curry. However, curry is not something I had in my cabinet all the time as I was pretty much the only person who enjoy curry recipes. So, I did the best I could do with picky palates and used chili and cumin powder. It was still delicious and while not authentically curry, it did the job.

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Thai Shrimp Curry and Zoodles

Shelby Law Ruttan
Thai Shrimp Curry with Coconut Milk and Peanut Butter over Zucchini Noodles is a delicious fusion of flavors that brings take out favorites to your home kitchen. Bonus points that it is naturally low carb and will fit the keto diet making this a shrimp recipe the whole family can enjoy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Keto Main Dish
Cuisine Thai
Servings 6
Calories 230 kcal

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Ingredients
  

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For the Shrimp

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together coconut milk, chicken broth, almond butter over medium heat until smooth. Add red pepper flakes through fresh ginger and bring to a low simmer. Simmer for 7-10 minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Toss shrimp with 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon chili powder, salt, and pepper. Heat coconut oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until pink, about 4-5 minutes depending on the size of shrimp. Remove from heat and add to the peanut sauce.
  • In a microwave-safe steamer, add zoodles and cook on high for 3 minutes. Drain and place zoodles in a serving bowl. Alternatively, you can steam cook the zoodles on your stovetop in a large saucepan about 4-5 minutes, tossing every couple of minutes to evenly steam zoodles. Remove from the saucepan using tongs and place them in a serving bowl.
  • Toss shrimp and sauce mixture with zoodles. Garnish with slivered almonds, cilantro, and a little fresh squeezed lime juice if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 334mgPotassium: 257mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 104IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 4g
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Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats

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Celebrate your next patriotic occasion with by making these delightful Red White and Blue Rice Krispie Stars. With their charming appearance and scrumptious taste, they are sure to be the star of any festive gathering and are an easy treat to make in a pinch.

Four rice krispie treats cut into star shapes and decorated with red white and blue m&m candy.

❤️ Why you'll love it

Easy recipe: if you are looking for a no bake dessert, these rice krispie treats fit the bill and require just a few ingredients.  

Kid friendly: kids of all ages will love this twist on the classic rice krispie 4th of July rice krispie treats with their cute star shape and red, white, and blue M&M decorations.

Patriotic dessert: star-shaped Rice Krispie treats add a touch of whimsy and patriotic spirit to your celebrations, making them perfect for July 4th, Independence Day, Memorial Day, or any other red, white, and blue-themed event.

treats in the dish before adding the chocolate topping

🥘 Ingredients

Salted butter: I like to use salted butter for the flavor as I don't add salt to my marshmallow mixture.

Marshmallows: you can use regular or mini marshmallows, as long as you have the 16 ounce package.

Rice krispies cereal: this is puffed rice crisps, you can use the Kellogg brand or generic.

White Chocolate candy coating: I prefer the candy coating as it melts smoothly and makes it easy to drizzle.

Red & Blue M&M candies: available seasonally.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat until bubbly.
  2. Add marshmallows and stir with a wooden spoon over low heat until marshmallows have melted, stirring often. 
  3. Add rice cereal and stir to coat completely with marshmallow mixture. 
  4. Transfer cereal mixture to a large sheet pan pat out evenly.
  5. In a microwave safe bowl, melt candy coating as per package instructions. Randomly drizzle over rice krispie treats.
  6. Top with red white and blue M&M's. Let treats set until coating has hardened.
  7. Cut into squares or fun star shapes using a star cookie cutter.

🥄 Equipment

Large pot or large sauce pan

Wooden spoon

Large sheet pan

Star-shaped cookie cutter

Microwaveable bowl

One red white and blue rice krispie treat.

🥫Storage

Room temperature: store in an airtight container up to 5 days (if they actually last that long!)

📖 Variations

  • For a fun flavor twist, try adding flavored extracts like vanilla extract or almond extract to the marshmallow mixture for extra taste.
  • Get creative with decorations! Use icing, edible glitter, or additional sprinkles to personalize the treats for different occasions.
  • Rice Krispies makes red, white, and blue rice krispies for holiday promotions, so if available, purchase the occasion's limited edition cereal to make the treats.

💭 Tips

  • Lightly spray the cutter with cooking spray to prevent the marshmallow mixture from sticking to it.
  • Use a 9x13 baking pan instead of a sheet pan for thicker treats.
  • Parchment paper can be used to line the baking pan or sheet pan for easier removal of the treats.

🙋 FAQ's

Can I use different cereal instead of Rice Krispies?

Absolutely! You can experiment with different cereal varieties like Fruity Pebbles or Cocoa Krispies for added flavor and texture.

Can I make the treats ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the treats a day in advance and store them in an airtight container. Just make sure they are kept in a cool, dry place.

Two rice krispie treat stars on a white plate decorated with white chocolate drizzle and patriotic m&ms.

📚 Related Recipes

Red White and Blue Potato Salad makes a great side dish for patriotic occasions.

Try this Wave your Flag Cheesecake, another no bake recipe that is easy to make and a show stopper dessert.

Try this Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats recipe for your next Halloween party.

Serve these Oreo Stuffed Rice Krispie Treats to your loved ones on Valentine's day, and they make great portable no bake treats for BBQ's and potluck.

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Serve the star shaped treats on a festive platter or arrange them on skewers for a charming display at your patriotic celebrations.

One star shaped no bake cereal treat decorated with red white and blue candy.

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Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats

Shelby Law Ruttan
These rice krispy stars are a fun way to enjoy a patriotic treat! Great for Memorial day, july 4th or any celebration!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 129 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add marshmallows to melted butter and heat on low until marshmallows are melted, stirring often.
  • Add rice krispies and stir to completey coat with marshmallow mixture.
  • Transfer rice krispies mixture out onto a large sheet pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Melt candy coating and drizzle over treats. Top with M&M's. Let set until coating has hardened.
  • Cut rice krispie treats with a star cookie cutter or cut into squares.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1038IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 4mgNet Carbohydrates: 19g
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Homemade Soft White Bread Recipe

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This Homemade Soft White Bread recipe is super soft, delicious, and an easy to make loaf of bread! It is a tender and fluffy bread recipe that is as soft as wonder bread, but has much better structure and flavor.

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❤️ Why you'll Love Homemade Bread

Great for sandwiches: this soft bread recipe is far better than store-bought bread. It is super soft and has better flavor than white sandwich bread.

Cost effective: if you go through a lot of bread, it will be far more cost effective to make your own rather than buy it from the grocery store.

Therapeutic: kneading bread dough can help relieve stress and tension and leave you with a gratifying experience.

dough rising

🥘 Ingredients

Flour: All-purpose flour or bread flour will work. While they are different structures, I have made this recipe with both types, however I do prefer bread flour. 

Milk: I use almond milk because it has a longer shelf life. Any milk will work. If you use evaporated milk, you can extend the volume by using half milk/half water.

Yeast: Dry active dry yeast works, as well as instant yeast. I like to buy bulk yeast and store it in my freezer.

Granulated Sugar: a little sugar helps activate yeast and adds flavor.

Unsalted butter

Salt

Two loves of homemade soft white bread on a cooling rack.

🔪 Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl, add ingredients as follows: Warm milk, melted butter, sugar, salt, and 1 cups of the flour. 
  2. Make a small well in the flour and pour the yeast into the well.
  3. Add the dough hook attachment (if using the mixer) and turn the mixer on slowly. Let turn until dough begins to form at low speed. Or, work by hand until dough forms.
  4. Stop the mixer as needed to add flour down the sides of the bowl a little at a time to allow to incorporate. Continue to add the remaining flour 1 cup at a time.
  5. Once the dough has formed, turn mixer on to a slightly higher speed and "knead" the dough, approximately 7 minutes. Add more flour by the tablespoon.  If kneading by hand, work the dough until it is no longer sticky adding flour as needed.
  6. The dough should still be very soft but not wet. (I used all 5 cups of flour)
  7. Turn the dough out onto the lightly floured board. Knead a few more times. Place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
  8. For the first rise, set bread dough in a warm place, free of drafts and let rise until doubled in size. About 1-½ to 2 hours.
  9. Once dough has doubled in size, remove plastic wrap and deflate dough down and divide in half. 
  10. Shape into 2 loaves and place in a bread pan sprayed with cooking spray. Sit in a warm, dry place and cover with a towel for the second rise, until the dough has risen to the top of the bread pan (or slightly over). About 1 hour. 
  11. To bake, remove towel from top of dough and place in a 350 degree F preheated oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until bread is golden brown. 
  12. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool. Immediately rub the top of loaves with butter (if desired).
A loaf of bread on a cooling rack.

🥄 Equipment

Bread Loaf Pans: you will need 2 pans.

Stand mixer: optional, bread can also be made by hand.

Mixing bowls

Rubber scraper

Cooling rack

🥫Storage

Room temperature: store in an airtight container or tightly wrapped plastic bag up to 4 days.

Freeze: store in the freezer in an airtight freezer bag up to 3 months.

📖 Variations

  • Use half white and half whole wheat flour
  • Substitute brown sugar, honey or maple syrup for the sugar
  • Use any type of milk. Cow, goat, or plant-based. All work well.
  • Substitute warm water in place of milk.
Sliced bread on a bread board.

💭 Tips

  • A warm day will make it easier. If you are making bread in chillier weather, you want it to be set in a warm spot. I have been known to place the dough in my laundry room on top of the dryer!
  • You can also set your oven to 170 and allow it to warm up. Turn the oven off and let the dough rise in the oven.
  • Homemade bread is best consumed fresh so I recommend freezing one loaf of bread for later.

Sweet Potato Rolls are soft and buttery and perfect with a dab of whipped cinnamon honey butter.

Maple Walnut Banana Bread is a great way to use over ripe bananas.

I'm a huge fan of these Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Butter Rum Frosting.

Blueberry Banana Bread is soft, delicious, and studded with blueberries.

If you love copycat recipes, then you must try this Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread recipe.

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🍽 Serve with..

Enjoy your homemade soft white bread toasted and spread with butter, peanut butter, or jam. It is perfect for sandwiches, whether filled with classic deli meats or your favorite vegetarian options. For a comforting treat, try it as the foundation for a traditional French toast breakfast.

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Homemade Soft White Bread

Shelby Law Ruttan
Homemade Soft White Bread is an easy recipe that makes a super soft and delicious loaf of bread! Tender and full of flavor, watch it disappear as quickly as you slice into it! This is far better than any store bought loaf of bread out there!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Proofing Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Course Breads
Cuisine American
Servings 30
Calories 97 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 1-½ cups warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 cups white bread flour
  • 4 ½ teaspoons dry yeast or 2 packets

Instructions
 

  • In Kitchenaid stand mixer or in a large bowl, add ingredients as follows: Warm milk, melted butter, sugar, salt, and 1 cups of the flour. 
  • Make a small well in the flour and pour the yeast into the well.
  • Add the dough hook attachment (if using the mixer) and turn the mixer on slowly. Let turn until dough begins to form at low speed. Or, work by hand until dough forms.
  • Stop the mixer as needed to put flour down the sides of the bowl to allow to incorporate. Continue to add the remaining flour 1 cup at a time.
  • Once the dough has formed, turn mixer (if using) onto a slightly higher speed and "knead" the dough, approximately 7 minutes. Add more flour by the tablespoon.  If kneading by hand, work the dough until it is no longer sticky.
  • The dough should still be very soft but not wet. (I used all 5 cups of flour)
  • Turn the dough out onto the lightly floured board. Knead a few more times. Place in a lightly oiled bowl (I use my Kitchenaid bowl - I just wash it first) and cover with wrap. 
  • Set in a warm, draft-free spot and let rise until doubled in size. About 1-½ to 2 hours.
  • Punch dough down and divide in half. Shape into 2 loaves and place in a bread pan sprayed with cooking spray. Sit in a warm, dry place and cover with a towel until the dough has risen to the top of the bread pan (or slightly over). About 1 hour. 
  • Bake the bread in an oven pre-heated to 350 degrees and bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately rub the top of loaves with butter if desired.

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Notes

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
Bread Loaf Pans: you will need 2 pans.
Flour: All-purpose flour or bread flour will work. While they are different structures, I have made this recipe with both types, however I do prefer bread flour.
Milk: I use almond milk because it has a longer shelf life. Any milk will work. If you use evaporated milk, you can extend the volume by using half milk/half water.
Yeast: Dry active yeast works, as well as instant. I like to buy bulk yeast and store it in my freezer.
Sugar
Butter

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 30IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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Strawberry Fluff Salad - Keto Recipe

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Discover a delightful treat with our Strawberry Fluff Salad recipe. This creamy creation with a fluffy texture combines the goodness of chia seeds, l heavy cream, and juicy strawberries for a light and refreshing keto fruit salad that fits low carb and keto diets.

Strawberry Fluff Salad is a take on the classic dessert made with fresh fruit, cool whip, and mini marshmallows. It is perfect for a quick snack and will easily become a potluck favorite with your family and friends.

Strawberry Fluff Salad fat bomb recipe in a single serving jar.
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❤️ Why you'll love it

Easy recipe:this is an easy dessert salad that only requires you to mix and refrigerate recipe, easy peasy!

Keto fat bomb: this keto dessert is a great recipe that satisfies the sweet tooth and will boost fat and fiber in the diet.

Simple ingredients: this recipe is made with basic ingredients that are low carb and healthier options.

Measuring cup full of strawberries.

🥘 Ingredients

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Unsweetened almond milk: be sure to choose the unsweetened plain almond milk.

White chia seeds: this thickens the salad and adds texture (similar to what the mini marshmallows do in a traditional fluff salad).

Fresh Strawberries

Sugar free syrup: adds sweetness to the salad.

Heavy cream

Sliced berries in bowl being chopped by hand with biscuit cutter.

🔪 Instructions

Just a few simple steps and overnight refrigeration and you will have a delicious strawberry fluff recipe to enjoy when the mood strikes!

For the salad:

  1. In large mixing bowl, combine almond milk, white chia seeds, and 2 tablespoons of Jordan's Skinny Syrup. Stir well to combine, making sure there are no clumps of chia seeds.
  2. Chop strawberries with 1 tablespoon of Jordan's Skinny Syrup. Add to chia mixture and stir to combine.
  3. Cover bowl with lid or plastic wrap and place chia mixture in in refrigerator to sit overnight (or at least 8 hours).

To serve:

  1. After pudding has set, make heavy whipped cream. Add the heavy cream to a mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons Jordan's Skinny Syrup. Whip until stiff peaks form.
  2. Fold heavy cream into chia pudding.
  3. Divide mixture between 6 individual serving sized jars.
  4. Place ½ strawberry on top of each salad serving.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for until ready to serve.
Chia seed in tablespoon being poured into liquid.

🥄 Equipment

Large bowl with an airtight lid.

Small bowl

Food chopper

Measuring cups

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: store leftover salad in an airtight container up to 5 days.

Adding chopped strawberries to fat bomb recipe.

📖 Variations

  • Substitute blueberries, raspberries or fresh mandarin oranges for all or part of the strawberries.
  • Slowly add the chia seeds to the liquid ingredients and stir constantly. Once salad is assembled, stir occasionally to prevent clumps.
  • For best results choose large bright red, ripe fruit to get maximum sweetness.
  • For a more intense strawberry flavor, use a sugar free strawberry syrup.
Placing lid on mixing bowl with chia and strawberry mixture in bowl.

💭 Tips

  • While it takes only 10 minutes to mix the salad, you will need to let it sit at least 8 hours, or overnight. You will then need about another 10 minutes to whip your cream and fold into the salad in the final step.
  • Measure or weigh your strawberries. I used 1 cup of whole strawberries which weighed in at 5.5 ounces.
  • Slice the strawberries and place them in a shallow bowl with 1 tablespoon of syrup and allow them to macerate for a few minutes. Chop with hand chopper to liquefy and mash berries.
  • Place a lid or plastic wrap over the top of chia pudding mixture in mixing bowl and place in refrigerator up to 8 hours.
  • Add the whipped cream to the chia pudding and fold to combine well. The salad mixture will be very light and fluffy.
  • Add to serving jars and refrigerate until ready to consume this delicious fat bomb recipe!.
Bowl of heavy whipped cream with strawberry chia mixture in the background.

🙋 FAQ's

What are Chia Seeds?

Chia is an edible seed that comes from a flowering plant. They can be black or white, and will absorb up to 12 times their weight in liquid. After they have soaked in liquid, they will form a gel-like substance around the seed. This makes them perfect for thickening jams and puddings. 

Are Chia Seeds good for Keto?

When eating low carb, your diet may lack in fiber. So this miracle seed is a perfect solution due to its high fiber and fat content. Just  1 serving of chia is 11 grams of fiber and 9 grams of fat! 

Are Chia Seeds high in Calories?

Chia Seeds have 137 calories per two tablespoons. However, for the most part, calories on Keto do not count. When eating a high-fat low carb diet, you tend to feel less hungry and have fewer cravings. Therefore, you tend to eat less. 

Do I need to limit the amount of Chia Seeds in my diet?

I highly recommend you don't consume a large quantity of chia in any one day. Due to their high fiber content, they may cause digestive issues. 

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bombs, they remind me very much of the no bake cookie! 

I also love these Matcha Cheesecake Fat Bombs and 

Keto Peanut Butter Cups

🍽 Serve with..

Serve as a fruit side dish,  or enjoy as a snack to boost fats in the diet.

Strawberry Fluff Salad fat bomb recipe.

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Strawberry Fluff Salad

Shelby Law Ruttan
Our Strawberry Fluff Salad is a creamy and indulgent keto fruit salad that combines chia seeds, heavy cream, and fresh strawberries. With its fluffy texture and low carb profile, it's a delightful treat that satisfies sweet cravings while fitting perfectly into a ketogenic diet.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Refrigeration time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course Keto Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 227 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In large mixing bowl, combine almond milk, white chia seeds, and 2 tablespoons of Jordan's Skinny Syrup. Stir well to combine, making sure there are no clumps of chia seeds.
  • Chop strawberries with 1 tablespoon of Jordan's Skinny Syrup. Add to chia mixture and stir to combine.
  • Cover bowl with lid or plastic wrap and place chia mixture in in refrigerator to sit overnight (or at least 8 hours).
  • After pudding has set, make heavy whipped cream. Add the heavy cream to a mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons Jordan's Skinny Syrup. Whip until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold heavy cream into chia pudding.
  • Divide mixture between 6 individual serving sized jars.
  • Place ½ strawberry on top of each pudding jar.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 157mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 594IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 219mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 4g
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Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri

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This Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri is one of the best summertime drinks to enjoy. It's a frozen twist on the classic drink made with a mixture of rum, frozen strawberries, and lime juice. It's sweet, cool, and refreshing and the perfect way to sit back and relax with friends on hot sunny days! 

A clear daiquiri glass full of bright red frozen strawberry daiquiri with a white two tone blue flowered napkin behind the glass.
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❤️ Why you'll love it

Simple ingredients: no store-bought daiquiri mix needed mixers needed, made with fresh ingredients and white rum              

Frozen cocktail: refreshing, fruity, and delicious and and a great way to use in-season strawberries and turn them into a slushy beverage.

Versatile: this is an easy daiquiri recipe that you easily adjust for a crowd.

Strawberry Curd

🥘 Ingredients

Frozen strawberries, buy sliced frozen berries, or buy fresh fruit and freeze them yourself.

Rum: I like use a light rum but a dark rum can be substituted.

Fresh lime juice

Granulated sugar 

🔪 Instructions

  1. Place the strawberries, white rum, lime juice, and sugar in the blender.
  2. Blend on high until no strawberry chunks remain and the drink is frosty and smoothie like.

🍽 Equipment

Heavy Duty Blender: you want a powerful blender that will easily break down the frozen strawberries

Citrus reamer: I find this is the best tool for getting the most juice out of any citrus frult.

A frozen strawberry daiquiri garnished with a whole fresh strawberry with a white and blue flowered napkin between the glass blurred.

📖 Variations

  • Use ⅔ cup simple syrup instead of sugar.
  • Substitute frozen peaches, cherries, raspberries, or blueberries for the strawberries.
  • Substitute lemon juice for lime juice, or use a combination of both.
  • Add a good splash of grand marnier for a complimentary orange flavor.

💭 Top Tips

  • When shopping for juicy limes, look for large ones that give when gently squeezed. 
  • Take advantage of strawberry season and freeze the ripest sweetest berries for this cocktail recipe.

What is a Daiquiri

A daiquiri is a cocktail drink usually made with white rum, citrus juice, and sweetener. A classic daiquiri is usually shaken with ice and served straight up. And, there are many versions of this drink that are blended with frozen fruit to make a slushy beverage.

Pouring the red slushy drink from the bender into a daiquiri glass.

Another favorite frozen cocktail is this Blended Pina Colada.

The flavor of strawberries and mint comes through wonderfully in this Strawberry Mojito.

This Strawberry Vodka Mojito is light and refreshing.

Try a bright and tangy layered Strawberry Cheesecake Shooter made with tequila for your next party.

🍽 Serve with..

Serve daiquiri with a fresh strawberry and/or lime slices on the rim of the glass

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Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri

Shelby Law Ruttan
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Strawberry Daiquiri. Made with fresh strawberries, zesty lime juice, and a touch of rum, this cocktail is a refreshing and fruity delight. Perfect for summer gatherings and relaxing evenings. Cheers to the perfect blend of sweetness and tang!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Beverages
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 249 kcal

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Instructions
 

  • Add the strawberries, rum, lime juice, and sugar to a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and garnish with a fresh strawberry (if using).

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 387mgFiber: 5gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 43IUVitamin C: 144mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 32g
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Strawberry Cream Pie

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Get ready for a bite pure bliss with our delicious Strawberry Cream Pie! This luscious dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust filled with a creamy almond-flavored cream cheese filling, topped with fresh and juicy strawberries. 

Up close image of Strawberry Almond Cream Tart.

This Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie is a wonderful dessert that can be enjoyed year-round and is sure to become a family favorite with its delightful flavors and creamy texture.

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❤️ Why you'll love it

Delicious flavor without the fat: this recipe skips the heavy cream and utilizes low fat cream cheese allowing a creamy filling without the fat calories.

Easy and impressive: This pie is surprisingly simple to make, requiring minimal effort for a show-stopping dessert that will impress the whole family.

Versatile and Customizable: Feel free to customize your pie by adding additional toppings such as chocolate drizzle, toasted almonds, or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of decadence.

A bowl of fresh strawberries.

🥘 Ingredients

Honey graham crackers 

Granulated sugar

Unsalted butter

Cooking spray

⅓ less fat cream cheese: may also be labeled neufchâtel

Pure vanilla extract

Almond extract

Fresh strawberries: look for smaller fresh berries

Cornstarch

Fresh lemons

Sliced almonds

Overhead angled view of strawberry cream pie.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Coat tart pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. To prepare crust, place crackers in a food processor and process until crumbly. 
  3. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, butter, and water; pulse just until moist. Place graham cracker mixture in prepared tart pan and press evenly over the bottom and up the sides of pan. 
  4. Bake crust for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. To prepare filling, in a large bowl using a hand mixer on low speed, combine cream cheese, ¼ cup sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over bottom of cooled prepared crust
  6. To prepare topping, place 2 cups fresh strawberries in food processor and process until pureed. 
  7. In a small saucepan, whisk together the strawberry puree, ⅔ cup sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat. Bring strawberry mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
  8. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups strawberries and fresh lemon juice, tossing to coat. 
  9. Arrange berries, bottoms up, in a circular pattern over filling. Spoon half of strawberry glaze evenly over berries (reserve remaining glaze for another use). Sprinkle nuts around edge of pie. Cover and chill 3 hours before serving.
Side view of a strawberry pie in a graham cracker crust with sliced toasted almonds.

🥄 Equipment

9-inch round removable-bottom tart pan: this will make it easy to remove the tart from the pan and keep it intact.

Food processor: to break down the graham crackers and puree the strawberries.

Electric mixer

Large bowl

Small saucepan

Dry measuring cups

Cooling rack

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: store in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap or an airtight container, for up to 3 days.

Freeze: place in freezer unwrapped for 2 hours until firm. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and store up to 3 months.

To serve: thaw frozen pie in refrigerator overnight.

A slice of strawberry cream pie on a white plate.

📖 Variations

  • Substitute a homemade pie crust for the graham cracker crust. 
  • For an extra burst of flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the cream cheese filling.
  • Feel free to experiment with different fresh fruit like raspberries or blueberries as toppings for a delicious twist.

💭 Tips

  • Use fresh ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
  • Ensure cream cheese is properly softened at room temperature.
  • Crush graham crackers finely and evenly for the crust.
  • Use a sharp, thin-bladed knife dipped in warm water to slice the pie cleanly.
  • Serve chilled and consider adding whipped cream or toppings for extra indulgence.

🙋 FAQ's

Can I use a pre-made graham cracker crust?

Absolutely! If you're short on time, a store bought graham cracker crust can be used as a convenient alternative.

Can I make this pie ahead of time?

Yes! This pie is perfect for preparing in advance. Just make sure to store it properly in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.

This No Bake Peanut Butter Pie is for the peanut butter fan!

Everyone loves this patriotic Red White and Blueberry Pie.

Chewy Peanut Butter Layer Bars are easy to make and perfect for summer BBQ's.

Try these Baked Strawberry Donuts for your next weekend brunch!

🍽 Serve with..

For best results, serve chilled. Slice the pie just before serving and garnish with additional fresh strawberries sauce and a dollop of cool whip if desired.

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Strawberry Cream Pie

Shelby Law Ruttan
Indulge in the heavenly flavors of Strawberry Cream Pie. With a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy almond flavored cheese filling, and fresh strawberries, this dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion. A perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess that will leave you craving for more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 287 kcal

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Ingredients
  

For the crust

For the filling

For the topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Coat tart pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

To prepare crust

  • Place crackers in a food processor and process until crumbly. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, butter, and water; pulse just until moist.
  • Place graham cracker mixture in prepared tart pan and press evenly over the bottom and up the sides of pan. 
  • Bake crust for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.

To prepare filling

  • In a large bowl using a hand mixer on low speed, combine cream cheese, ¼ cup sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over bottom of cooled prepared crust.

To prepare topping

  • Place 2 cups fresh strawberries in food processor and process until pureed. 
  • In a small saucepan, whisk together the strawberry puree, ⅔ cup sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat. Bring strawberry mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and cook 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat, and set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
  • In a large bowl, combine 4 cups strawberries and fresh lemon juice, tossing to coat. Arrange berries, bottoms up, in a circular pattern over filling.
  • Spoon half of strawberry glaze evenly over berries (reserve remaining glaze for another use). Sprinkle nuts around edge of pie.
  • Cover and chill 3 hours before serving.

Notes

 
 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 265mgFiber: 3gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 211IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 46g
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Junior Mint Brownies

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The next time you have chocolate mint craving, make these mint-infused Junior Mint Brownies! Fudgy brownies crafted with melted Junior Mints, they are perfect for indulging after dinner or sharing at gatherings, these decadent treats are best enjoyed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

A stack of junior mint brownies on a white tray.

❤️ Why you'll love it

Irresistible flavor combination: it offers the perfect balance of chocolate and bursting mint flavor.

Portable: these brownies are easily portable and perfect for potlucks and picnics.

Versatile: Easy to change the junior mint to another candy that will melt easily with butter!

Brownie ingredients.

🥘 Ingredients

Cooking spray

Butter

Junior mints: these are small-size mints coated in pure chocolate 

All-purpose flour

Baking soda

Salt

Sugar

Unsweetened cocoa powder

Large eggs

Baked brownies in a square baking pan.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Coat bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  3. Combine butter and mints in a 2-cup glass measure. Microwave on high for 30 seconds or mints and butter are soft. Remove from microwave and stir together until smooth. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. 
  5. In a separate large bowl, add sugar, unsweetened cocoa, egg, and egg white. Using an electric mixer, combine wet ingredients at medium speed until well-blended. 
  6. Add melted chocolate mint mixture to egg mixture and mix well. 
  7. Add flour mixture to egg mixture mix brownie batter at at low speed just until blended. 
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan, scraping sides and bottom with a rubber scraper. Decorate top of brownies with extra junior mints, if desired.
  9. Bake brownies at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean; cool completely on a wire rack.
Junior Mint Brownies stacked on a white tray.

🥄 Equipment

Square pan (8 x 8 inch)

Glass measuring cup (or microwave safe bowl)

Dry measuring cups

Large mixing bowl

Electric mixer

Rubber scraper

Cooling rack

🥫Storing Junior Mint Brownies

Room temperature: store in an airtight container up to 5 days.

Freezer: store in a freezer safe container up to 3 months.

📖 Variations

  • Substitute andes mints or mint chocolate chips for the junior mints.
  • Junior mints also make specialty flavors! Try the junior caramel or peppermint crunch in place of the mint.
  • Stir in ½ teaspoon peppermint extract for a more intense mint flavor.
Fudge brownies cut into squares.

💭 Tips

  • To measure flour, use a tablespoon and stir the flour, then lightly spoon flour into the dry measuring cup. Do not tap cup, this will pack too much flour. Rather, once cup is filled, use the handle of the tablespoon to scrape across the top of the measuring cup, removing excess flour from cup.

📚 Related Recipes

If you love cakey brownies with an intense chocolate flavor, try these Mocha Fudge Brownies.

This peppermint brownie recipe is made with a single layer of york peppermint patties in the center of the brownie.

Chocolate lovers will love these Chocolate Cream Puffs with chocolate cream filling and fresh strawberries.

Chocolate mint creams are fudge cookies with a creamy pastel mint is a decadent combination of mint and chocolate.

Nobody can resist these Chocolate fudge brownies!

These Keto Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies are perfect for chocolate mint fans following low carb diets.

🍽 Serve with..

 Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or mint chocolate chip ice cream.

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Pistachio Pesto

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Elevate your next dish with our simple Pistachio Pesto recipe, a delicious twist on the traditional pesto. This unique blend of roasted pistachios, fresh basil, cilantro, and olive oil creates a flavorful sauce that will wake up your taste buds with it's unique flavors.

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❤️ Why you'll love it

Easy recipe: an easy recipe with all fresh and natural ingredients

Unique flavors: rather than pine nuts, you will use roasted pistachios which will lend a delicious new flavor to the pesto.

Versatile sauce: this delicious pesto can be used in many ways, from a traditional pesto sauce to a flavorful spread for sandwiches or. delicious dip for vegetables.

Fresh basil, parsley, roasted pistachios, cheese, garlic cloves, and seasonings mis en place.

🥘 Ingredients

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Fresh basil leaves 

Fresh cilantro 

Garlic clove

Dry roasted unsalted pistachio nuts

Lemons: you will use the lemon juice and lemon zest

Parmesan cheese

Extra virgin olive oil

Salt

Black pepper

🔪 Instructions

  1. Place the basil, cilantro, garlic, pistachios, lemon zest, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese in the bowl of a food processor.
  2. Place lid on processor and pulse blade about 5-6 times, until everything is chopped, 
  3. Drizzle in the olive oil in a slow steady stream while the food processor is still running. Process until pesto is smooth.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

🥄 Equipment

Food processor or heavy duty blender

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: store in an airtight container with a thin layer of olive oil on top of the pesto up to 2 weeks.

Freeze: can be store up to 6 months.

📖 Variations

  • Experiment with other greens, instead of basil and cilantro, try using arugula or spinach, and any other of your favorite fresh herbs like parsley or mint leaves.
  • Add a little bit of red pepper flakes for a boost of heat.
  • Make a vegan pesto by substituting nutritional yeast flakes for the parmesan cheese.
  • Try different nuts or seeds in combination with the pistachios. This is a good way to use pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.

💭 Tips

  • Freeze pistachio pesto in ice cube trays for perfectly portioned pesto. Once frozen, transfer pesto cubes to a freezer bag for storage. Remove from freezer and thaw in fridge the day before using.
  • If pesto is too thick, add just enough olive oil to loosen it up to your preference.
Pistachio Pesto in a white bowl.

🙋 FAQ's

I don't like cilantro, what can I use in place of it?

Go ahead and use all basil, or you can also substitute parsley.

How long can I store the Pistachio Pesto?

As long as you place a thin layer of oil over top of the pesto, you should be able to store it in the fridge up to two weeks.

Can I freeze the pesto for later use?

Yes, I recommend freezing pesto in ice cube trays, then transferring to a ziplock bag once frozen. Then you can take out the portion you want before using.

Can I omit the parmesan cheese to make it vegan?

Yes, you can omit the parmesan cheese, to keep a cheesy flavor, substitute nutritional yeast flakes for the cheese.

What dishes can I use the Pistachio Pesto in?

Pistachio pesto is great in sandwiches, pasta, and as a sauce to grilled chicken or fish.

This recipe for classic basil pesto has a sweet flavor and is one of my go to pizza toppings.

Creamy pesto pasta is a delicious side dish bursting with flavor.

Pesto Pasta Salad is a great cold summer salad and perfect for summer BBQ's.

This Pesto Steak and Arugula Pizza is quick and delicious!

The flavors of chocolate and pistachio are a great combination in this Chocolate Pistachio Bread.

🍽 Serve with..

This delicious pesto is the perfect accompaniment for pasta, sandwiches, grilled chicken, or fish! 

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Homemade Pistachio Pesto

Pistachio Pesto

Shelby Law Ruttan
Homemade Pistachio Pesto is packed full of delicious flavor with pistachios, basil, and cilantro. This is the perfect accompaniment for salads, sandwiches, and grilled chicken or fish!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine Italian
Servings 36
Calories 91 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the basil, cilantro, garlic, pistachios, lemon zest, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese in the bowl of a food processor.
  • Place lid on processor and pulse blade about 5-6 times, until everything is chopped, 
  • Drizzle in the olive oil in a slow steady stream while the food processor is still running. Process until pesto is smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 12mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 83IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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Oatmeal Raisin Walnut Cookies

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Soft, chewy, and packed with wholesome flavor, these Oatmeal Raisin Walnut Cookies are the kind of treat that feels like home. They have the perfect balance of sweetness from the raisins and a warm, nutty crunch from the walnuts.

A stack of 3 oatmeal raisin walnut cookies.

This recipe is one of the many classic cookies I grew up enjoying. The ones my mom would make on chilly fall afternoons! If you love old fashioned favorites, you might also enjoy my Applesauce Muffins with Toasted Pecans or Old-Fashioned Baked Rice Pudding.

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Why You'll Love Oatmeal Raisin Walnut Cookies

Great chewy texture: oats give the cookies a hearty chew while the butter keeps them tender.

Nutty sweet flavor: walnuts and raisins pair beautifully for a naturally sweet and crunchy bite.

Great for sharing: makes a generous batch that's perfect for cookie swaps or gifting.

Key Ingredients

Overhead lay of ingredients measured into white bowls.

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  • Old fashioned oats: give the cookies their signature chewy texture and wholesome taste.
  • Light brown sugar: adds sweetness and a slight caramel flavor that complements the oats.
  • Raisins: provide natural sweetness and a soft, chewy contrast.
  • Walnuts: bring a nutty crunch and rich flavor to balance the sweetness.
  • Butter: adds richness and helps create a soft, tender crumb.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Swap walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different nut flavor.
  • Use dried cranberries instead of raisins for a tangy twist.
  • Use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
Cookie dough on silpat lined baking sheet.

Recipe Variations

  • Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm spice note.
  • Stir in white or dark chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
  • Make them smaller and bake for less time to create bite-sized cookies.

Top Tips

  • For the best texture, don't overmix the dough once you add the dry ingredients.
  • Use room temperature butter for smooth mixing.
  • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent breakage.
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Storage

Room temperature: store cookies in an airtight container up to 5 days.

Freezer: store in a freezer safe container up to 3 months.

More Recipes with Oatmeal

I am always partial to my Nanny's recipe for Soft Oatmeal Cookies.

The whole family will love this Strawberry Baked Oatmeal.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are another great flavor combination.

These Banana Rum Coconut Oatmeal Cookies are a soft and delicious.

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Serve with..

Serve cookies with a glass of cold milk or hot tea. They also make a delicious after dinner dessert with homemade vanilla bean ice cream sandwiched between two cookies!

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Oatmeal Raisin Walnut Cookies

Shelby Law Ruttan
These Oatmeal Raisin Walnut Cookies are chewy, buttery, and loaded with sweet raisins and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for holiday platters, cookie swaps, or a cozy afternoon treat, they're a timeless favorite the whole family will enjoy.
4.25 from 16 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14
Calories 249 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.  Set aside.
  • With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and brown sugar until smooth.  Add egg and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy.  Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated.  Add raisins and nuts and mix until evenly distributed.
  • Scoop cookie dough with medium-sized cookie scoop onto parchment-lined cookie sheets.  Bake 12-14 minutes.  Cool 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.  Store in a sealed airtight container.
    Cooking time is for mixing and baking 1 tray of cookies.  Add additional 12-14 minutes per tray in the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 163mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 33g
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Loaded Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

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Looking for a delicious and indulgent dessert to satisfy the peanut butter lovers sweet tooth? Look no further than these Peanut Butter Cup Brownies! These rich and fudgy brownies are studded with creamy peanut butter cups and sprinkled with candy coated Reese's pieces. these homemade brownies are the ultimate treat for any chocolate and peanut butter lover.

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❤️ Why you'll love it

Easy recipe: it's an easy homemade brownie recipe you can whip up no time and trash the brownie mixes

The best brownies: these brownies have chewy edges and fudgy centers and are far better than any fudge brownie mix.

Great flavor combination: the chocolate and peanut butter lovers will love the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter.

A stack of peanut butter cups.

🥘 Ingredients

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Unsalted butter 

Granulated white sugar

Vanilla extract

Large eggs

All-purpose flour

Unsweetened cocoa powder

Salt

Reese's peanut butter cups

Reese's candy coated pieces

🔪 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish. Line prepared pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set dry ingredients aside. 
  3. Combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. 
  4. Beat the eggs into the butter mixture, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. 
  5. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until blended. Stir the chopped peanut butter cups into the brownie batter.
  6. Using a rubber spatula, spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle top of the brownies with mini Reeses pieces
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Remove brownies from oven and cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
  9. Lift cooled Reese's brownies from the baking pan and set on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut into 36 equal pieces.
Brownies on a cutting board.

🥄 Equipment

9x13 Baking pan

Large bowl

Hand whisk

Wooden spoon

Rubber spatula

Table knife

Wire rack

Airtight container

Parchment paper

🥫Storage

Room temperature: store brownies in an airtight container up to 5 days.

Freeze: store in a freezer safe container up to 3 months.

Side view of fudgy brownies topped with Reese's pieces and studded with peanut butter cups.

📖 Variations

While these Peanut Butter Cup Brownies are already delicious on their own, there are a few variations you can try to mix things up. 

  • For a crunchier texture, try adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the batter. 
  • Try swapping out the peanut butter cups for other candy, like chopped up Snickers or Twix bars. 
  • For an extra indulgent treat, try drizzling melted chocolate chips and peanut butter chips on top of the brownies before serving. 
  • Use a mini muffin tin and make individual brownie bites.

💭 Tips

  • To make the ultimate Peanut Butter Cup Brownies, start with a rich and fudgy brownie base using a high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for the best flavor. 
  • Then, add a layer of peanut butter cups on top of the brownie batter before baking. Make sure to press them down slightly so they sink into the batter. Once the brownies are done baking, let them cool completely before slicing into squares. 

Cookie butter fans will want to make these Cookie Butter Caramel Swirl Brownies.

These Fudgy Mocha Brownies go perfect with a hot cup of coffee!

Bite sized and delicious, Brownie Cups with Peppermint Buttercream bring together two of my favorite flavors.

These Red Velvet Brownies a take on a popular cake flavor.

Brownie purists will love these Chocolate Fudge Brownies.

Caramel Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies is another brownie for peanut butter lovers.

Loaded Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

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Serve these delicious brownies with a cold glass of milk for the perfect indulgent treat.

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Loaded Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Shelby Law Ruttan
Experience dessert bliss with our Peanut Butter Cup Brownies. Indulge in the perfect blend of rich, fudgy chocolate batter and creamy peanut butter cups. Each bite is a delicious combination of flavors and textures, satisfying your sweet cravings in the most delightful way. Perfect for any occasion, these brownies are a surefire crowd-pleaser.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 36
Calories 216 kcal

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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish. Line prepared pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Beat the eggs into the butter mixture, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. 
  • Gradually stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until blended. Stir the chopped peanut butter cups into the brownie batter.
  • Using a rubber spatula, spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle top of the brownies with mini Reeses pieces
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove brownies from oven and cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
  • Lift cooled reese's brownies from the baking pan and set on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut into 36 equal pieces.
  • Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set dry ingredients aside. Combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 194IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 29g
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Coconut Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Whenever I am on a muffin kick, I make these Coconut Chocolate Chip Muffins. The coconut and almond flavors studded with lots of chocolate chips remind me of my favorite candy bar: the Almond Joy. 

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❤️ Why you'll love it

Delicious muffins: made with simple ingredients, these muffins are tender, delicious, and loaded with coconut and chocolate flavor!

Comfort food: a warm chocolate coconut muffin straight from the oven is like a hug for your taste buds!

Enticing aroma: the aroma of muffins baking will draw the whole family to the kitchen for breakfast!

Muffin ingredients.

🥘 Ingredients

All purpose flour

Granulated Sugar

Baking powder

Salt

Large egg

Canola or vegetable oil

Unsalted butter

Coconut milk

Almond extract

Shredded coconut flakes

Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Muffin batter with chocolate chips on top and a spoon in the batter.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.  
  3. In a medium bowl, using a hand whisk, mix together the eggs, oil, butter, coconut milk and almond extract.  
  4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients inside the well and gently fold the ingredients with a wooden spoon until flour is just combined.
  5. Fold shredded coconut and chocolate chips into the muffin batter.  
  6. Using a large scoop, fill the prepared muffin cups about ¾ full, dividing the batter between all 12 cups evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the tops of the muffin batter with extra coconut and a few extra chocolate chips (if desired).
  8. Bake for 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean. Cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.
Unbaked Muffin batter in muffin pan.

🥄 Equipment

Standard muffin tin (12 cups)

Large bowl

Medium bowl

Hand whisk

Wooden spoon

Large scoop (¼ cup sized)

Muffin liners: I like to use these parchment paper liners as the muffins will not stick to them.

🥫Storage

Room temperature: store leftover muffins in an airtight container up to 5 days.

Freeze: store in a freezer safe container up to 3 months.

Reheat: thawed muffins can be warmed in the microwave for a few seconds until slightly warm.

Baked coconut chocolate chip muffins in a muffin pan.

📖 Variations

  • Add a ½ teaspoon coconut extract for extra coconut flavor.
  • Use a jumbo muffin pan (6 cups) for jumbo sized muffins, just be sure to add a little more baking time to make sure they are baked through.
  • Unsweetened coconut can be used in place of sweetened coconut flakes.

💭 Tips

  1. If you don't have a large cookie scoop, an ice cream scoop will work to fill the muffin tins.
Coconut chocolate chip muffin split in half.

Blueberry Muffins made with sour cream are fluffy, tender muffins topped with slivered almonds.

Almond fans will love these Almond Breakfast Muffins.

These Sweet Corn Muffins make a delicious addition to breakfast, but are also a great side to a bowl of chili!

Try these Coffee Cake Muffins the next time the coffee cake craving hits.

🍽 Serve with..

Serve muffins warm with a hot cup of coffee, tea or tall glass of milk.

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Almond Joy Muffins

Shelby Law Ruttan
Coconut Chocolate Chip Muffins are the perfect treat! These freshly baked tender muffins offer an irresistible aroma, mouthwatering flavors, and comforting warmth.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 362 kcal

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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Line 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.  
  • In a medium bowl, using a hand whisk, mix together the eggs, oil, butter, coconut milk and almond extract.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients inside the well and gently fold the ingredients with a wooden spoon until flour is just combined.
  • Fold shredded coconut and chocolate chips into the muffin batter.
  • Using a large scoop, fill the prepared muffin cups about ¾ full, dividing the batter between all 12 cups evenly.
  • Sprinkle the tops of the muffin batter with extra coconut and a few extra chocolate chips (if desired).
  • Bake for 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean. Cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 318mgPotassium: 191mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 171IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 3mgNet Carbohydrates: 36g
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Rhubarb Cheese Danish

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This Rhubarb Cheese Danish recipe has the perfect amount of sweetness combined with just enough tart. A flaky buttery breakfast pastry filled with cheese and rhubarb sauce that is perfect for weekend brunch, mother's day, and bridal showers.

A cut piece of Rhubarb Danish showing the cheese and rhubarb filling inside of flaky dough.

The rhubarb sauce in this cheese danish recipe brings breakfast to a whole new level of delicious. It is an excellent way to enjoy this spring fruit in its sweet form. 

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Why This Recipe Works

  • Quick Flaky Pastry: Canned crescent dough delivers a buttery, multi-layered "puff" without the hours spent chilling and rolling traditional pastry.
  • Balanced Tang: Rhubarb's natural sharpness cuts through the rich cream cheese, so the danish isn't overly sugary.
  • Simple Braid: The diagonal cutting technique makes it easy to get a bakery style look that keeps the filling from leaking out.
Phyllo Dough on parchment paper lined baking sheet with strips cut on each side of the dough and the cheese filling and rhubarb sauce down the center of the dough.

What You Need To Make Rhubarb Cheese Danish

  • Crescent roll dough: you can use the full sheet refrigerated dough, or frozen dough (thaw according to package before using).
  • Rhubarb sauce: I have a great rhubarb sauce recipe on my website!
  • Cream cheese: I recommend sticking with full fat cream cheese.
  • Sugar: sweetens the cheesecake filling.
  • Large egg: adds structure and makes the filling expand some, giving it more substance.
  • Pure vanilla extract: for flavor.
Unbaked braided pastry on parchment paper.

Mix it Up

  • Try Puff Pastry: Swap the crescent dough for a sheet of thawed puff pastry if you want a taller, even flakier crunch.
  • Fruit Swaps: If rhubarb isn't in season, lemon curd, blueberry, or cherry pie filling work just as well with the cream cheese base.
  • Sweet Finish: Once the danish cools, give it a light dust of powdered sugar or a quick drizzle of vanilla icing to make it look like it came straight from a bakery case.

Keeping it Fresh

Store your danish in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. If you want to save some for later, it also stays good in the freezer for about 2 weeks.

When you're ready for another slice, a quick 10 second zap in the microwave or a few minutes in a toaster oven brings back that soft, buttery texture.

One slice of baked rhubarb cream cheese danish on a white plate.

💭 Top Tips

  • When starting to fold over the strips, it is always important to bring the first two straight over top of the filling. Then, start the criss cross that makes the braid. The same thing needs to be done at the bottom of the braid also.
  • The cream cheese danish filling will be hot, be sure let it cool for 15 minutes before serving.

🙋 FAQ's

My cream cheese filling is too runny, how do I fix this?

  • Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the cream cheese mixture. This will give it more structure.
  • Use just an egg yolk in the cream cheese filling and save the egg white for the egg wash.
  • Keep in mind, if the rhubarb sauce is not thick, it could cause a wetter filling. I usually cook my rhubarb sauce until it is fairy thick when making it for a recipe like this danish.
  • You can also just leave the egg out completely. The cream cheese filling will be a little different, but still be delicious.

Serve with...

Serve this Rhubarb Cheese Danish with a hot cup of coffee or a scoop of Rhubarb Ice Cream.

Whole baked rhubarb cheese danish on a white tray with steam rising out of the danish.

More to Bake

If you enjoyed working with rhubarb and crescent dough, you might like these other easy-to prep treats:

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I'd love to see how your danish turns out! If you bake this, please leave a comment and rating below. As always, I love to see your photos on Instagram, just tag @grumpyshoneybunch so I can take a look!

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Rhubarb Cream Cheese Danish

Shelby Law Ruttan
A cream cheese filling topped with rhubarb sauce inside a braided crescent roll dough, this Rhubarb Cream Cheese Danish is a great item to add to the weekend brunch menu or dessert.
4.22 from 23 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 385 kcal

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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400° degrees F.

Make the cream cheese filling

  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the room temperature cream cheese, 1 egg, granulated sugar, and salt until creamy. Set aside.

Prepare the crescent roll

  • Lay the crescent roll dough out on a 9x13 rimless cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Roll the pastry out with a pastry roller until the creases in the dough smooth out.
  • Starting from the inner seam where the dough was folded in half, cut 12, ½ inch strips on each side of the pastry dough going out to the end of the dough.

For the danish filling

  • Spread the cheese mixture over the center of the dough from top to bottom, leaving about ½ inch space at top and bottom. Spread the rhubarb sauce over top of the cream cheese mixture.

How to make the danish braid

  • Shape the danish by folding the top two strips of dough over top of filling. Bring the left side strip over to the right side of the filling and secure the strip by pressing the dough lightly.
  • Bring the right side strip over top of the filling to the left and tuck into the danish to seal.
  • Continue with the dough braid until the the last two strips at the bottom. Bring the bottom of the danish up towards the filling and then criss cross the last two strips over top of the danish pinching slightly to seal.

Apply the egg wash and bake

  • Whisk the remaining egg until well combined. Brush the danish evenly with the egg. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until the danish is golden brown.
  • Remove the danish from oven and let cool at 10 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in a covered container.

Notes

🙋 FAQ's
My cream cheese filling is too runny, how do I fix this?
  • Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the cream cheese mixture. This will give it more structure.
  • Use just an egg yolk in the cream cheese filling and save the egg white for the egg wash.
  • Keep in mind, if the rhubarb sauce is not thick, it could cause a wetter filling. I usually cook my rhubarb sauce until it is fairy thick when making it for a recipe like this danish.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 7gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 344IUCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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Garlic Basil Pork Burgers

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Juicy and delicious, these Garlic Basil infused Pork Burgers are the perfect burger for your next burger night! Simply seasoned with fresh basil and garlic the whole family this garlic forward pork burger recipe.

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❤️ Why you'll love it

Easy recipe: these juicy pork burgers have only have 3 ingredients and are a great way to bring a new kind of burger to the table.

Simple ingredients: all natural and basic ingredients make very flavorful burgers and they are naturally low carb when served in a lettuce wrap or keto bun.

Versatile: the herbs in this recipe go great in ground beef, chicken, or turkey and adapt well to any of your favorite toppings.

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🥘 Ingredients for Pork Burgers

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Ground pork

Garlic cloves 

Fresh basil 

Salt

Black pepper 

Olive oil

Ground meat in a mixing bowl with minced basil, garlic, salt and pepper.

🔪 Instructions

  1. In a large bowl combine pork, garlic, basil, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Using a ¼ cup sized scoop, portion and shape ground pork mixture into 6 equal parts.
  3. Place olive oil in large frying pan and heat over medium-high heat until oil is hot.
  4. Add pork patties to hot skillet and fry for 3 minutes, turning heat down to medium if needed to prevent burning.
  5. Flip pork burgers and cook on opposite side for 3-4 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees f and are golden brown on each side.
  6. Remove burgers from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Raw pork patties on a gray plate.
Golden brown pork patties in a cast iron skillet.

🥄 Equipment

Large frying pan

Large bowl

Garlic press

Cutting board

Chef knife

¼ cup sized scoop

Instant-read thermometer

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days.

Freeze: store raw burger patties in an airtight container up to 6 months; cooked ground pork burgers can be frozen up to 3 months.

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📖 Variations

  • Air fry or grill burgers instead of cooking them in a frying pan.
  • Use your favorite ground meat in place of the ground pork. 
  • Garlic powder can be used in place of the garlic cloves.
  • Skip the salt and add a dash of Worcestershire, soy, or fish sauce.
  • Glaze the pork burgers with your favorite BBQ sauce while still in the skillet and top with a small piece of cheese.

💭 Tips

  • Add flavor with some grated apple and sweet onions to the ground meat mixture.
  • A garlic press will help mince the garlic very fine which infuses the meat with great garlic flavor.

📚 More Burger Recipes

These butter burgers smothered in butter and onions and oh so delicious!

The crispy shallots on these Chipotle Burgers make the best topping!

Go for a classic flavor in a burger when you make these French Onion Burgers.

These Cheese Stuffed Burgers are stuffed with cheddar, bacon and onion, full of flavor and a family favorite.

If you are looking for a veggie burger to enjoy, try this Black Bean Burger.

Pork burger on bottom bun and topped with bbq sauce and melty cheese.

🍽 Serve with..

Serve burger patties in slider rolls or hamburger buns with your favorite toppings and a nice green side salad or your favorite potato chips.

The Last Word

These pork burgers are very garlic forward, and are perfect for garlic lovers. I have been making this particular recipe for many years now and it is a great change from the popular hamburger sandwich.

While I prepared these in a skillet with a little oil, they can easily be made in the air fryer, in the oven, or on the grill. Below is a chart guide for the temperature, cooking time, and method:

Note: degree of doneness for ground pork is 160 degrees F. Always check the burger with an meat thermometer to determine doneness.

Oven: line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place patties in a preheated 350 degree oven. For small burgers bake 20-30 minutes (depending on the size of your patties), flipping halfway through.

Grill: place burger patties on a hot grill and cook for 7 minutes on each side.

Air-Fryer: place burger patties in the fryer basket, making sure to leave space between each patty. Air fry at 400 degrees for 10-20 minutes, depending on the size of the burger.

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Garlic Basil Pork Burgers

Shelby Law Ruttan
These Garlic Basil Pork Burgers are a great way to elevate your burger game with juicy patties that are easy to make and bursting with flavor. The perfect burger to pair with your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 3
Calories 443 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl combine pork, garlic, basil, salt, and black pepper.
  • Using a ¼ cup sized scoop, portion and shape ground pork mixture into 6 equal parts.Place olive oil in large frying pan and heat over medium-high heat until oil is hot.
  • Add pork patties to hot skillet and fry for 3 minutes, turning heat down to medium if needed to prevent burning.
  • Flip pork burgers and cook on opposite side for 3-4 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees f and are golden brown on each side.
  • Remove burgers from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 26gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 473mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.03gVitamin A: 117IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 1g
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Homemade Almond Coffee Creamer

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Skip the store bought bottles and make your own creamy and flavorful almond coffee creamer at home in just minutes. With only a few simple ingredients, you'll have a rich addition for your morning cup of coffee.

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I've always loved flavored creamers, but I prefer making them myself so I know exactly what goes in them. This almond coffee creamer is smooth, slightly nutty, and sweet. Perfect for those who enjoy a cozy touch of flavor in their coffee.

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Why You'll Love Almond Coffee Creamer

Quick and easy: made in l ess than 5 minutes with no cooking required.

Budget friendly: more affordable than store bought creamers.

Customizable: adjust the sweetness or swap flavors for your favorite variations.

Key Ingredients

Flat lay of ingredients; a white bowl filled with sweetened condensed milk, a bottle of almond extract, and a white bowl full of half and half.
  • Sweetened condensed milk: gives the creamer its sweetness and tick, creamy texture.
  • Half and half: lightens the condensed milk and balances the richness
  • Almond extract: adds the signature nutty flavor that makes this creamer special.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Use heavy cream instead of half and half for a richer creamer.
  • Swap vanilla extract for a classic coffee creamer flavor.
  • Try coconut condensed milk and coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
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Recipe Variations

  • Add cocoa powder for a chocolate almond creamer.
  • Stir in a touch of cinnamon for a warm, spiced version.
  • Mix with vanilla extract along with almond for an amaretto-inspired flavor.

Top Tips

  • Shake well before each use since ingredients may separate as they sit.
  • Taste before storing, add more almond extract if you like a stronger flavor.
  • Label the jar with the date so you remember when to use it up.
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Storage

Keep the creamer in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before each use.

If you enjoy flavored drinks and breakfast treats, you'll love these recipes too.

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Homemade Almond Coffee Creamer

Shelby Law Ruttan
Homemade Almond Coffee Creamer is a quick and easy way to add sweet, nutty flavor to your. morning coffee. This simple recipe comes together in minutes and keeps well in the refrigerator, making it perfect for everyday use.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 26
Calories 68 kcal

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Instructions
 

  • Place sweetened condensed milk, half and half, and extract in a quart sized mason jar.
  • Tightly screw lid on jar and shake firmly until sweetened condensed milk has incorporated with the half and half.
  • Store in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 28mgPotassium: 75mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 0.04mgNet Carbohydrates: 9g
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Pina Colada Smoothie

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If you are looking for a healthy breakfast idea, and love tropical flavors, then you will want to try this Pina Colada Smoothie recipe. Smoothie recipes are a great way to start the day and make an easy breakfast ready in just 5 minutes.

Pina Colada Smoothie with a garnish of fresh pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry.
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❤️ Why you'll love it

Simple ingredients: this tropical smoothie is made creamy and delicious with greek yogurt and coconut milk.

Tropical flavor: fresh pineapple and coconut flavor come together for a refreshing smoothie.

Creamy texture: Greek yogurt makes a creamy smoothie and it adds a dose of protein to the morning drink.

Fresh pineapple chunks in a bowl.

🥘 Smoothie Ingredients

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Fat free Greek yogurt

Light coconut milk

Unsweetened coconut flakes

Frozen pineapple

Sweetener (optional): Use granulated sugar, honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup to your own preference.

Ice 

🔪 Instructions

  1. Place the greek yogurt, coconut milk, coconut flakes, and pineapple chunks in blender until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the sweetener (if using) and ice. Blend until frosty.
  3. Serve smoothie with a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry.
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Greek Yogurt makes this tropical smoothie creamy and adds protein.

🥄 Equipment

High-speed blender

Measuring cups

Measuring spoons

📖 Variations

  • Substitute other frozen fruit for a portion of the the pineapple. Frozen banana chunks, blueberries, or strawberries are good choices.
  • Add a little rum for a evening cool down beverage.
  • Boost the coconut flavor and add a tablespoon of cream of coconut. This also adds sweetness so if adding the coconut cream, don't use any added sugar.
  • Turn it into a smoothie bowl and top with fresh pineapple, pitted cherries, toasted coconut, chia seeds, or any other of your favorite toppings.
  • Substitute a flavored greek yogurt in place of the plain. Good flavors to try would be pineapple or coconut yogurt.

💭 Tips

  • If using added sugar or natural sweetener, start with ½ tablespoon and add to taste.
  • Buy fresh pineapple, cut it up and freeze in a freezer safe bag so you have it on hand for an easy breakfast. 
  • If the smoothie is too thick for you, add a splash of pineapple juice to loosen it up a little.
  • Make a double batch and transfer the smoothie mixture into a popsicle mold for a frozen treat.
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Coffee fans will love this Banana Coffee Smoothie.

This Mango Blackberry Smoothie is layers of blackberry puree in a frozen smoothie that you can eat with a spoon.

Berry Banana Smoothie is a combination of fresh and frozen fruit and fiber packed chia seeds.

Try this Blended Pina Colada adult beverage made with rum for a taste of the tropics at home.

🍽 Serve with..

Serve as a part of breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

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Pina Colada Smoothie

Shelby Law Ruttan
This creamy Piña Colada Smoothie has tropical flavors made with pineapple chunks, lite coconut milk, and tangy Greek yogurt for a healthy breakfast with a boost of protein.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Beverages, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 252 kcal

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Instructions
 

  • Place the greek yogurt, coconut milk, coconut flakes, and pineapple chunks in blender until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the sweetener (if using) and ice. Blend until frosty.
  • Serve smoothie with a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 11gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 136mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 52IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 17g
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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

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One of my favorite potluck recipes is this Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad. The tang and bite of Frank's Red Hot Sauce come through with the tender pasta and its the perfect side dish for memorial day,  July 4th, or your next summer cookout.

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❤️ Why you'll love it

Leftover repurposing: It's a perfect way to use leftover rotisserie chicken!

Easy recipe: this easy pasta salad recipe is perfect for your next summer cookout and on game day!

Buffalo flavor: fans of buffalo wings will love the buffalo flavors.

🥘 Ingredients

 Spiral pasta (aka Rotini): I like to use the spiral pasta because it catches the flavors in the spirals.

Celery

Green onions

Roasted red pepper

Cooked chicken: this is a good recipe to use up any chicken leftovers you may have.

Mayonnaise

Frank's Red Hot Sauce: Frank's is my preferred brand, but feel free to use your own favorite spicy sauce here.

Worcestershire Sauce

Roasted Red Pepper Brine (the juice the peppers are in)

Blue cheese crumbles: I love blue cheese sauce with my hot wings, especially the chunky type. 

🔪 Instructions

  1. In a large pot, over medium-high heat, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Rinse in cold water and set aside to allow to come to room temperature.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, hot sauce Worcestershire sauce, roasted red pepper brine, and blue cheese crumbles.
  3. In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, celery, onion, roasted red pepper, and chicken in.
  4. Pour the salad dressing over top of the pasta mixture and stir to combine. 
  5. Refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving. 
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🥄 Equipment

Large pot

Colander

Large bowl

Small bowl

Wooden spoon

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: store leftover buffalo pasta salad in an airtight container up to 4 days.

Freezing is not recommended.

📖 Variations

  • Red onion can be substituted for the green onions.
  • Greek yogurt can be substituted for the mayonnaise.
  • If you are not a fan of blue cheese, substitute diced mozzarella cheese in it's place
  • Fresh red bell pepper can be used in place of the roasted red pepper.
  • If not using roasted red bell peppers, substitute milk or water for the red pepper brine. (this is to thin the dressing out some)

💭 Tips

  • This is a good salad to make the day before you plan to eat it as the longer it sits, the more the flavors will blend.
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad in the serving container.

📚 Buffalo Flavor Recipes

Enjoy the buffalo chicken flavors on this buffalo chicken pizza!

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings are one of the easiest ways to get crispy wings!

Here is a tasty vegetarian recipe for buffalo cauliflower tacos!

Buffalo chicken bowls make a great lunch or light dinner.

Buffalo Chicken Burritos are a delicious portable lunch.

Kids and adults love these Buffalo Chicken Baseballs.

These Buffalo Chicken Crescent Rolls are delicious appetizers.

🍽 Serve with..

Serve as side dish to a summer picnic line up! I also am known to enjoy a bowl of Buffalo chicken pasta salad as my main lunch course.

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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

Shelby Law Ruttan
The flavor of this Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is completely and totally addicting! The tang and bite of Frank's Red Hot Sauce comes through with the tender pasta and is a zesty twist on a classic side dish. And, it's the perfect solution for using up leftover chicken. Enjoy a refreshing combination of flavors and textures in this cold salad recipe
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 165 kcal

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Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, over medium-high heat, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Rinse in cold water and set aside to allow to come to room temperature.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, hot sauce Worcestershire sauce, roasted red pepper brine, and blue cheese crumbles.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, celery, onion, roasted red pepper, and chicken in.
  • Pour the salad dressing over top of the pasta mixture and stir to combine. 
  • Refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/12 of recipeCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 302mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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Halloween Snack Mix

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If you are looking for fun Halloween recipes for your next social gathering, then you want to make this Halloween Chex mix recipe! This sweet and salty snack mix with fun candy add-ins is the best sweet treat to set out this fall.

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Why you'll Love Halloween Muddy Buddies

Salty Sweet Flavors: this halloween mix is a perfect combination of sweet, salty, and cheesy flavors all combined into one 

Versatile: this recipe allows for you to make a great snack mix for Halloween, but is easy to swap with your own favorite fun add-ins for other holidays like Christmas or Easter.

Easy recipe: this festive snack mix is sure to be a family favorite, this fun treat is perfect for family movie night or your next scary movie.

Candy corn ghosts, square pretzels, and candy eyes.

What you Need To Make Halloween Snack Mix

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Waffle Pretzels: I used Snyder's square waffle pretzels, be sure to use salty pretzels for the sweet and salty flavor combinatiion.

Orange Candy Melts: I use wilton brand, you want a candy that will melt smoothly.

Candy Eyes: I love to use these to top the pretzels once they have been dipped into the candy melts.

Ghost and Candy Corn Toppers: great for topping chocolate dipped pretzels, or just to toss into the monster munch!

Corn Chex cereal: this is my preference, but you can also use wheat or rice chex.

Vanilla flavored chips: to coat the chex cereal

Coconut oil: used to loosen up the vanilla chips when melting, making it easier to coat the cereal.

Powdered Sugar: is tossed on the candy coated chex cereal to prevent sticking.

Goldfish Crackers: my preference is the cheddar flavor, but use whatever flavor you think you would like in the snack mix.

Halloween Sprinkles

Gummy Hands or worms: if you can't find the gummy hands during the Halloween season, use gummy worms in its place. 

Chex cereal coated with purple candy coating.

Creative Halloween Chex Mix Variations

The Classic Candy Corn Blend: instead of gummies, toss in a generous handful of candy corn, candy pumpkins, and Reese's Pieces. This creates a cohesive orange, yellow, and brown color palette.

Popcorn Party: for extra volume and a different crunch, swap half of the Chex cereal for caramel corn or kettle corn.

The Salty Swap: if you aren't a fan of Chex, substitute original bugles or kettle-style potato chips to lean into that salty-sweet profile.

Halloween Monster Snack Mix on a baking sheet.

Tips for the Best Chex Mix

Lower the sodium: if you want to keep the salt in check, swap out the standard nuts for unsalted roasted peanuts and cashews.

Custom gift packaging: for a festive touch, portion the mix into small cellophane baggies tied with ribbon before placing in Halloween treat boxes; they make perfect party favors or school treats.

Prevent the sog: ensure your candy coated pretzels and chocolate-covered nuts are completely dry and set before mixing them with the cereal to keep everything perfectly crunchy.

Halloween Monster Snack Mix in a gift box.

How to Store

Keep your mix in a tightly sealed airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness for up to 2 weeks.

More Snack Recipes You'll Love

If you love this sweet Halloween treat, you will want to try my Sweet and Salty Chex Mix. These Caramel popcorn balls are perfect party favors and dveryone loves this Halloween Cookie Pizza! Candy corn lovers will love this candy corn studded Halloween Fudge!

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Halloween Snack Mix

Shelby Law Ruttan
A Halloween snack mix made with chocolate and powdered sugar coated chex mix tossed with chocolate coated nuts, pretzels, and some of your favorite halloween candy treats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Desserts, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 318 kcal

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Prepare the pretzels

  • Line a baking sheet with wax paper
  • In a large bowl, melt orange candy coating as per instructions on the bag.
  • Dip pretzels, place on prepared baking sheet and decorate with Wilton Candies. Set aside to allow chocolate to harden.

Make the homemade Chex Muddy Buddies

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Melt white chips as per melting instructions on bag. Add coconut oil to chips when melting, stirring to combine.
  • Place cereal in large bowl and pour melted white chocolate chips over top. Stir to coat.
  • Place 1 cup confectioners' sugar and ½ cup Halloween Sprinkles in a gallon sized ziplock bag.
  • Place ½ cereal mixture in bag and shake to coat.
  • Transfer sugar coated cereal mixture from bag onto a large baking sheet and spread out to dry.
  • Repeat process with remaining cereal mix.

Make the chocolate coated nuts

  • Melt chocolate as per instructions on the bag.
  • Stir in the cashews and peanuts.
  • Spread mixture out over a large strip of aluminum foil and let dry.
  • Once dried, break chocolate covered nuts up into smaller pieces. 

Combine the snack mix

  • Place the candy coated pretzels, chocolate coated peanuts, homemade chex mix, and any other add-ins inside a large bowl or airtight ziplock bags. Cover and store

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 106mgPotassium: 245mgFiber: 4gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 175IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 6mg
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Pulled Pork Noodle Bowl

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I really love an Asian style soups and this Pulled Pork Noodle Bowl was no exception! A delicious noodle bowl made with leftover pulled pork and rice noodles in a rich broth with fresh toppings, this is a great light dinner or lunch recipe.

❤️ Why you'll love it

Ingredient repurposing: this noodle bowl incorporates the use of leftover pulled pork, making it a great way to enjoy a 2nd meal from 1 recipe.

Comfort food: nothing says comfort more than a warm bowl full of broth, meat, and noodles!

Quick and easy: You have a delicious lunch or dinner in just a matter of minutes.

🥘 Ingredients

Thin rice noodles

Baby portobello mushrooms

Leftover Pulled pork

Coleslaw mix

Green onions

Cilantro leaves 

Chicken broth

Fresh ginger

Extra virgin olive oil

🔪 Instructions

  1. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Set aside.
  2. Add olive oil to a large saucepan over medium high. Once hot, saute the mushrooms for 5 minutes, or until the moisture has released and mushrooms begin to brown slightly.
  3. Add the pulled pork to the mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes, until the pork is warmed thru.
  4. In a separate saucepan, add the ginger to the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Turn the burner down to low heat and keep warm while assembling the pulled pork bowls.
  5. Using tongs, divide noodles between 6 bowls. Evenly distribute the coleslaw evenly on top of the noodles.
  6. Distribute mushroom and pork mixture evenly over coleslaw. Using a soup ladle or measuring cup, pour 1 cup of the chicken broth over each noodle bowl.
  7. Top with green onions and cilantro leaves. Squeeze with lime juice if desired.

🥄 Equipment

Large saucepan

Medium saucepan

Tongs

Soup ladle

Cutting board

Chef knife

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: store leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.

Reheat: warm pork, broth mixture, and noodles in the microwave until heated through.

📖 Variations

  • Substitute leftover air fryer rotisserie chicken for the pulled pork.
  • Sprinkle top of soup with chopped peanuts to add texture and flavor.

💭 Tips

  • Once the rice noodles are cooked, rinse them well in a colander to prevent them from sticking to each other.
  • Store leftover soup separate from the toppings so the soup can easily be reheated in the microwave.
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Chicken Noodle Salad Bowl

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Serve

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Pulled Pork Noodle Bowls

Shelby Law Ruttan
A delicious way to use leftover pulled pork. Pulled Pork Noodle Bowls are made with rice noodles, broth, pulled pork, and seasoning that is out of this world delicious!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Asian
Servings 6
Calories 309 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces thin rice noodles
  • 8 ounces baby portobello mushrooms
  • 2 cups pulled pork
  • 1 cup coleslaw mix
  • 2 green onions , both white and green parts
  • ½ cup packed cilantro leaves roughly chopped
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger

Instructions
 

  • Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Set aside.
  • Add olive oil to a large saucepan over medium high. Once hot, saute the mushrooms for 5 minutes, or until the moisture has released and mushrooms begin to brown slightly.
  • Add the pulled pork to the mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes, until the pork is warmed thru.
  • In a separate saucepan, add the ginger to the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Turn the burner down to low heat and keep warm while assembling the pulled pork bowls.
  • Using tongs, divide noodles between 6 bowls. Evenly distribute the coleslaw evenly on top of the noodles.
  • Distribute mushroom and pork mixture evenly over coleslaw. Using a soup ladle or measuring cup, pour 1 cup of the chicken broth over each noodle bowl.
  • Top with green onions and cilantro leaves. Squeeze with lime juice if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 13gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 1406mgPotassium: 375mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 264IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg
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Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

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This Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is a custard base ice cream infused with the whole vanilla bean pod for an delicious vanilla flavor in this homemade recipe. Specks of real vanilla bean remain in the ice cream, giving it the natural flavor vanilla purists love.

Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
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❤️ Why you'll love it

Ice Cream Socials: it is a classic vanilla ice cream recipe that is perfect for any hot summer day or social gatherings.

Vanilla purists: vanilla fans will love the vanilla bean specks that are prominent in this ice cream recipe. 

Simple ingredients: made with ingredients most homes have on hand.

A scoop of vanilla bean ice cream in a sundae bowl with a jar of chocolate fudge behind the bowl.

🥘 Ingredients

Real vanilla pod

Heavy cream

Whole milk

Cane sugar

Large Eggs

🔪 Instructions

  1. Using a sharp knife, halve vanilla beans lengthwise and scrape seeds into a large heavy saucepan. 
  2. Add pods to saucepan and stir in heavy cream, whole milk, and cane sugar. 
  3. Stirring occasionally, over medium heat, bring milk mixture just to a boil and remove pan from heat.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk eggs until thoroughly combined. Add hot cream mixture to whipped eggs in a slow stream, whisking the whole time, then pour egg mixture into medium saucepan. 
  5. Cook ice cream mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to thicken slightly. 
  6. Pour custard base through a sieve into a clean bowl, cover top with plastic wrap, and cool completely. 
  7. Chill in the refrigerator at least 3 hours, or until very cold.
  8. Freeze custard base in an ice-cream maker according to your manufacturer's instructions. 
  9. Transfer ice cream from ice cream maker to a freezer-safe container and freeze until hard.
A spoon drizzling hot chocolate fudge over a scoop of ice cream.🥄 Equipment Ice cream machine Sharp knife Medium saucepan: choose a pan with a heavy bottom Hand whisk Sieve Freezer-safe container 🥫Storage Freezer: store in a freezer safe airtight container up to 3 months 📖 Variations Stir in 1 cup of your favorite add ins just prior to the churning step. You may like to try crushed cookies, chopped chocolate candies or chocolate chips, fresh strawberries Pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste can be substituted for the vanilla bean pod.

🥄 Equipment

Ice cream machine

Sharp knife

Medium saucepan: choose a pan with a heavy bottom

Hand whisk

Sieve

Freezer-safe container

🥫Storage

Freezer: store in a freezer safe airtight container up to 3 months

📖 Variations

  • Stir in 1 cup of your favorite add ins just prior to the churning step. You may like to try crushed cookies, chopped chocolate candies or chocolate chips, fresh strawberries
  • Pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste can be substituted for the vanilla bean pod.
Sundae with chocolate fudge topping, whipped cream and candies.

💭 Tips

  • When covering the custard base during the cooling process, be sure to press the plastic wrap so it touches the custard. This will prevent a skin from forming on the custard.
  • To reduce the amount of fat in this recipe, 2% milk or half and half in place of the whole milk. Skim milk can be substituted, but the ice cream will not be as creamy.
  • To make sure eggs are completely whipped, use a blender over a hand whisk.

If you would like to skip the ice cream maker, try this easy Pistachio-Cherry No Churn Ice Cream.

Coffee and chocolate fans will love this Coffee Chip No Churn Ice Cream.

This Rhubarb Ice Cream with Crushed Vanilla Cookies has great rhubarb flavor and texture from the crunchy cookie add ins!

Kids and adults both love this DIY Sundae Bar!

🍽 Serve with..

Serve in an cone or ice cream sundae bowl topped with fudge or caramel topping and your favorite add-ons. Alternately you can serve a scoop or two in your favorite ice cream cone.

The last word

You may wonder why I use whole eggs in this recipe rather than egg yolks. I don't like to waste ingredients, and unless I am making something that will use an egg white, I always use the whole egg.

Most will use just the yolk because it makes the homemade ice cream richer and gives it a more creamy texture.

I chose cane sugar over granulated sugar as it is processed less than granulated sugar is. If you need to substitute, you can easily do so.

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Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Shelby Law Ruttan
A delicious churned vanilla bean ice cream with specks of vanilla in the creamy and delicious treat. A recipe for vanilla fans, and perfect for summer celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Churn time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 243 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Using a sharp knife, halve vanilla beans lengthwise and scrape seeds into a large heavy saucepan. 
  • Add pods to saucepan and stir in heavy cream, whole milk, and cane sugar. 
  • Stirring occasionally, over medium heat, bring milk mixture just to a boil and remove pan from heat.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs until thoroughly combined. Add hot cream mixture to whipped eggs in a slow stream, whisking the whole time, then pour egg mixture into medium saucepan. 
  • Cook ice cream mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to thicken slightly. 
  • Pour custard base through a sieve into a clean bowl, cover top with plastic wrap, and cool completely. Chill in the refrigerator at least 3 hours, or until very cold.
  • Freeze custard base in an ice-cream maker according to your manufacturer's instructions. Transfer ice cream from ice cream maker to a freezer-safe container and freeze until hard.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 27mgPotassium: 74mgSugar: 21gVitamin A: 714IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 0.2mgNet Carbohydrates: 21g
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Cheesesteak Sandwich

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This Cheesesteak Sandwich is a healthier and more grown up version of the traditional cheesesteak recipe. The popular toppings of a traditional recipe is replaced with a caramelized onions and tangy blue cheese dressing making this an iconic sandwich you will be happy to serve the whole family.

Thin slices of steak sandwiched with a whole wheat bun with caramelized onion and blue cheese sauce topping.
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❤️ Why you'll love it

Healthier ingredients: this sandwich skips the cheez whiz or american cheese and compliments it with caramelized onions and a homemade blue cheese dressing in its place. This is not your authentic philly cheesesteak sandwich recipe, it's a healthier version of it.

Low fat: there are only 16 grams of fat per serving in this hearty sandwich making it a healthy, nutritious, and delicious dinner sandwich choice.

Game Day Sandwich: up your game day sandwich repertoire by making this healthier and more satisfying version of cheesesteak!

Brown packaging wrapping a raw steak.

🥘 Ingredients

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Non-fat greek yogurt: used to cut the mayo in half making lower fat dressing.

Mayonnaise: if desired, you can use reduced fat mayo, however, I find it sweeter than regular mayo and prefer to use full fat in lesser amounts.

Blue cheese

Flank steak: this is my favorite lean cut of beef, feel free to use your favorite cut of beef, keeping in mind the fat content will change if you choose a fattier cut of meat. 

Salt 

Black pepper

Fresh spinach

Fresh tomatoes

Whole wheat sandwich rolls

Yellow Onion

Cooking spray

Brown sugar: this is optional, it adds a deeper flavor to the caramelized onions.

Butter spray: used I Can't Believe it's Not Butter to spritz the whole wheat rolls for toasting (optional)

Raw steak on a plate topped with salt and pepper.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Place flank steak on a plate and season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, mayonnaise, and blue cheese. Set aside.
  3. Spray a large cast iron skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add onions and turn down heat to medium. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until onions begin to wilt. 
  4. Turn heat down to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes, until onions have a translucent caramelized color. Add brown sugar to sauteed onions (if using) and pepper to taste. Transfer onions to a small bowl and set aside.
  5. Wipe cast iron skillet clean and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Place seasoned steak in hot skillet and turn heat down to medium. Cook steak 7 minutes per side or until desired doneness. 
  6. Transfer cooked steak from skillet to a cutting board and tent with foil. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  7. Spray whole wheat roll on cut sides with butter spray and toast bun in skillet. 
  8. Slice rested steak into thin slices. Layer on bottom toasted bun as follows: spinach, tomato, beef slices, caramelized onions, blue cheese dressing, toasted roll top.
A seared flank steak in a cast iron skillet.

🥄 Equipment

Large skillet: I recommend using a cast iron skillet as it holds heat evenly and is important for cooking the steak perfectly.

Sharp knife

Cutting board

🥫Storage

Store leftover steak and toppings in separate airtight container up to 4 days.

📖 Variations

  • Use different cheeses in place of the blue cheese, ones that would work would be feta cheese or gorgonzola, any cheese that will crumble.
  • Cook sliced green bell peppers with the onions for a more traditional pepper and onion topping.
Sliced medium rare flank steak on a cutting board.

💭 Tips

  • Grill the flank steak instead of cooking it in the cast iron skillet, this will give the cheesesteak another level of flavor.
  • Tent foil over the steak on the cutting board and allow it to rest for at least 5 minutes to keep the juices inside keeping flavor in.
  • A hearty whole wheat roll is best for these type of sandwiches. The juice from the meat can tend to make the sandwich soggy and difficult to eat if you don't have a good roll. The spinach on the bottom of the bun also helps prevent the roll from getting too soggy.
  • If you are not sure what cuts of meat are lean, check with your local butcher and see what they recommend.
Cheesesteak sandwich on a black plate without the roll top.

If you are looking for a more traditional cheesesteak sandwich recipe with gooey cheese, give this Quick and Easy Philly Cheesesteak recipe a try!

Fans of philly cheesesteak sandwiches will love this Philly Cheesesteak Skillet Dip.

A healthier version Buffalo Chicken Sandwich is one you will be happy to feed the whole family.

A personal favorite, this Steak Sandwich with Blue Cheese Spread makes the perfect lunch.

🍽 Serve with..

Skip the traditional side of french fries or potato chips and serve on a toasted bun with a green side salad topped with low fat dressing.

Cheesesteak Sandwich on a black plate.

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Healthier Cheesesteak Sandwich

Shelby Law Ruttan
This delicious and healthier version of a cheesesteak sandwich features a whole grain bun, reduced-fat blue cheese dressing for a tangy kick, and sweet caramelized onions for a perfect balance of flavors in this wholesome twist on a classic favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 412 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, and blue cheese. Set aside.
  • To make caramelized onions, spray a hot skillet with cooking spray. Add onions and cook over medium low heat. Cook until onions have a translucent caramelized color, about 20 minutes. Add brown sugar and pepper to taste.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet until hot. Season flank steak with salt and pepper. Place steak in hot skillet and turn heat down to medium. Cook 7-8 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Remove from skillet onto a cutting board and tent with foil. Let sit at least 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Toast bun in skillet if desired, slice steak into thin slices. Layer sandwich as follows: spinach, tomato, beef slices, caramelized onions, blue cheese dressing.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 33gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 428mgPotassium: 811mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1734IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 4mgNet Carbohydrates: 29g
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Homemade Strawberry Curd

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If you love sweet and tangy fruit flavors, then you will love this Homemade Strawberry Curd recipe. Made with fresh strawberries, it is the perfect addition to a toasted english muffin or as a topping to vanilla ice cream.

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❤️ Why you'll love it

Intense strawberry flavour: fruit curds have an intense fruit forward flavor that works great as a spread for muffins, toast, or biscuits.

Simple ingredients: you only need a handful of ingredients to make this easy recipe.

Treat for Strawberry Lovers: strawberry fans will love the intense fruit forward flavor of this strawberry curd!

Fresh sliced strawberries in a glass measuring cup.

🥘 Ingredients

Fresh strawberries: for the best juicy strawberries, choose to buy them in season at your local farmer's market.

Granulated sugar

Cornstarch

Fresh limes: you will use the juice and zest of the limes.

Large eggs

Unsalted butter

🔪 Instructions

  1. Process strawberries in a food processor until smooth.
  2. Place strawberry puree in a fine mesh sieve and press the back of a spoon or rubber spatula to separate the strawberry pulp from the juice. Discard any solids left in the sieve.
  3. Transfer sieved strawberry puree to a medium saucepan. Add the granulated sugar and cornstarch in to the strawberry juice and whisk to combine. 
  4. Whisk in lime juice until completely combined.
  5. Whisk whipped eggs into strawberry puree.
  6. Place double boiler over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Turn the heat down to a simmer and continue to cook strawberry mixture for 1 minute, stirring all the while.
  7. Transfer curd to a large storage container, place plastic wrap directly on top of curd to prevent a skin from forming on the surface of the curd as it cools. Cool to room temperature, then transfer to refrigerator until ready to serve.
  8. Refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving. 
Pureed berries in a food processor.

🥄 Equipment

Double boiler: or heatproof bowl that will fit inside a medium saucepan.

Food processor or blender

Tablespoon

Fine-mesh strainer

Hand whisk

Citrus reamer

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: store completely cooled strawberry curd in an airtight container up to 1 week.

Freeze: not recommended.

Pressing pureed strawberries through a fine mesh sieve.

📖 Variations

  • Substitute lemon juice and lemon zest for the lime.
  • Use frozen strawberries in place of fresh berries.
  • You can basically use any of your favorite fresh fruit in place of the strawberries. Try this with blackberries, raspberries, or blueberries.
  • To add more intense flavor, add a teaspoon of strawberry extract.

💭 Tips

  • Use a blender to blend the egg together completely before adding to the curd mixture. This will prevent any eggy lumps from cooking into the curd.
  • For super smooth curd, press the curd through a fine mesh sieve again after cooking.
  • When shopping for lemons or limes, be sure to purchase unwaxed lemons as you will also be using the zest of the fruit.
Simmering the curd ingredients in a saucepan while whisking.

If you love fruit curd recipes, then this Meyer Lemon Curd is a must make!

Lemon Curd Swirl Cheesecake is a perfect springtime dessert for any special occasion.

You will love the intense strawberry flavor in these Strawberry Cupcakes made with fresh strawberries!

🍽 Serve with..

Serve in tart shells topped with whipped cream, as a dessert spread on english muffins, hot biscuits, or swirl a tablespoon or two if delicious strawberry curd into plain yogurt.

Homemade Strawberry Curd in a serving dish.

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Strawberry Curd in a pint jar.

Homemade Strawberry Curd

Shelby Law Ruttan
Homemade Strawberry Curd is made with fresh strawberries and has intense strawberry flavor. It can be served as a spread for English muffins, biscuits, or as a topping for ice cream! Make with fresh or frozen strawberries and you can have it year round!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine American
Servings 32
Calories 36 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Process strawberries in a food processor until smooth.
  • Place strawberry puree in a fine mesh sieve and press the back of a spoon or rubber spatula to separate the strawberry pulp from the juice. Discard any solids left in the sieve.
  • Transfer sieved strawberry puree to a medium saucepan. Add the granulated sugar and cornstarch in to the strawberry juice and whisk to combine. Whisk in lime juice until completely combined.Whisk whipped eggs into strawberry puree.
  • Place double boiler over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Turn the heat down to a simmer and continue to cook strawberry mixture for 1 minute, stirring all the while.
  • Transfer curd to a large storage container, place plastic wrap directly on top of curd to prevent a skin from forming on the surface of the curd as it cools. Cool to room temperature, then transfer to refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving. 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 36kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 75IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.2mgNet Carbohydrates: 4g
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Low Carb Beef Stir Fry

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This keto beef and broccoli recipe is a Low Carb Beef Stir Fry is a delicious meal full of flavor and low carb. Ready in just 30 minutes, quick dinner recipe made with strips of tender beef, bell peppers, and broccoli in a tasty sauce with only 8 net carbs per serving.

Stainless steel skillet filled with low carb beef stir fry made with beef strips, bell peppers, and broccoli.
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❤️ Why you'll love it

Quick dinner: with a short prep time and quick cook, you can have a healthy meal in just 30 minutes.

Asian flavors: You can get the extra flavor you love by making your own homemade stir fry sauce that is keto friendly.

Keto recipe: this easy recipe is a delicious way to enjoy Chinese food on a low-carb diet.

Peppers and onions in a large skillet.

🥘 Ingredients

Beef Steak: I used a bottom round steak, but you could also use a sirloin steak or skirt steak.

Chili sauce: I use Hoy Fong Chili Garlic Sauce because adds some heat without the sugar.

Coconut aminos: I recommend Coconut Secret coconut aminos coconut aminos as it is keto friendly.

Apple cider vinegar

Toasted sesame oil

Garlic gloves

Fresh ginger

Arrowroot powder: used as a substitute for cornstarch and aids in thickening the sauce, it is keto friendly

Avocado oil

Broccoli florets

Bell peppers: choose a variety of green, yellow, or red bell pepper

Yellow onion 

Sweetener: if using, choose a sweetener that is keto friendly like golden monkfruit.

Green onion , optional

Low Carb Beef Stir Fry in a stainless steel skillet with a wooden spoon.

🔪 How to cook Low Carb Beef Stir Fry

  1. Cut steak across the grain into ¼ inch x 2-inch slices. Prepare sauce and marinade by whisking together chili garlic sauce, coconut aminos, cider vinegar, sesame oil, garlic and ginger in a small mixing bowl. Pour ¼ cup into a measuring pitcher and whisk in cornstarch; reserve for stir-frying sauce. Pour remaining marinade over meat in a zip-lock plastic bag; marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat large skillet to high. Add avocado oil and stir fry beef over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, set aside. Add broccoli, bell pepper, and onions.stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in reserved sauce mixture, tossing constantly for an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and return beef to pan.
  3. Toss beef with vegetable/sauce mixture. Makes 4 servings. Garnish with green onion tops if desired.

🥄 Equipment

Large wok or skillet: a wok is preferred as the veggies can be pushed up the sides of the wok while the meat is cooking, then can easily be mixed together before serving.

Cutting board

Chef knife

Small bowl

Measuring cups and spoons

Side view of a bowl of beef and broccoli stir fry.

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.

Freeze: not recommended.

Reheat: warm leftovers in a microwave safe dish in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, until warmed through.

📖 Variations

  • Use snow peas, green beans, or chopped bok choy instead of broccoli.
  • Substituting ground beef or thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken thighs for the steak.
  • Skip the chili sauce and sprinkle the sauce with a teaspoon of red pepper flakes.

💭 Tips

  • Add a dash of fish sauce to intensify the flavor and bring out more umami in the recipe.
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Try this Spicy Asian Venison Bowl for a delicious blend of flavors using venison steak.

These Asian Lettuce Cups are made with spicy ground turkey and make a great appetizer or lunch.

You will love the flavors in this Asian Drumsticks recipe.

I make this Keto Broccoli Salad year round! It has a delicious combination of sweet and spicy flavors.

🍽 Serve with..

Serve keto stir fry with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a side of cauliflower rice or over zucchini noodles.

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Low Carb Beef Stir Fry

Shelby Law Ruttan
This low carb beef stir fry is made with tender steak and combined with bell peppers and crisp broccoli, creating a colorful medley of flavors and textures all with a sweet and spicy asian stir fry sauce. A quick and easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Keto Main Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 280 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound bottom round steak , thinly sliced
  • ½ tablespoon chili sauce
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 large garlic clove , chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
  • 1 teaspoons arrowroot powder
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • ½ medium red bell pepper cut into ¼" x 2" strips
  • ¼ cup onion , sliced
  • 1 green onion , sliced (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Cut steak across the grain into ¼ inch x 2" slices. 
  • Prepare sauce and marinade by whisking together chili garlic sauce, coconut aminos, cider vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sweetener in a small bowl. 
  • Pour ¼ cup sauce mixture into a small bowl and whisk in arrowroot powder. Reserve for stir-frying sauce. 
  • Pour remaining marinade over meat in a zip-lock plastic bag; marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet to over medium-high heat. Add avocado oil and stir fry beef for 2 to 3 minutes, set aside.
  • Remove beef from skillet and place in a small bowl. Set aside. 
  • Add broccoli, bell pepper, and onions to the hot skillet and stir-fry for 3 minutes, until vegetables start to turn a bright color. 
  • Stir reserved sauce mixture into vegetables, tossing constantly for an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. 
  • Return beef to pan and toss with vegetable mixture. Garnish with green onions (if using).

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 27gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 446mgPotassium: 625mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 792IUVitamin C: 62mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 3mgNet Carbohydrates: 8g
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Brownie Cups with Peppermint Buttercream

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Mini Brownie Cups are chewy bites of chocolate brownie with a creamy peppermint buttercream frosting that literally melts in your mouth. These bite size brownie treats are fun homemade brownies to add to your holiday baking. 

Brownie Cups with Peppermint Buttercream
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❤️ Why you'll love it

Fun treats for chocolate lovers: Mini brownie bites are an easy way to serve the perfect size brownies to your favorite chocolate lover!

Versatile: your friends and family will love these brownie bites with or without frosting and this recipe is easy to stir in some of your favorite brownie add-ins!

Chocolate flavors: chocolate fans will love the fudgy brownie packed with chocolate flavor.

Ingredients for brownie cups.

🥘 Ingredients

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Unsalted butter

Granulated sugar

Large eggs

All purpose flour

Unsweetened cocoa powder

Salt

Powdered sugar

Vanilla extract

Peppermint extract

Milk 

Sprinkle pop sprinkles

Adding vanilla extract to butter mixture.

🔪 Instructions

To make the brownies

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray mini muffin pan nonstick cooking spray or line with mini paper cup liners.
  2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat on stove top until butter just melts. Remove from heat.
  3. Using a hand whisk, mix in the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, stir together all purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt until combined.
  5. Stir dry ingredients into butter mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Using a 1 tablespoon sized cookie scoop, place 1 scoop brownie batter into each prepared muffin tin.
  7. Bake brownie cups for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean and top of brownie is no longer wet.
  8. Remove brownies from oven and let cool 10 minutes. 
  9. Remove brownie cups from muffin pan and finish cooling on cooling rack.

For the peppermint buttercream

  1. In a medium bowl, melt the butter for 20 seconds in the microwave.
  2. Add the powdered sugar and peppermint extract to melted butter and stir to combine. Sugar will be lumpy still.
  3. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time until buttercream is of spreading consistency. Frost and decorate mini brownie cups with decorative sprinkles (if using).
Adding flour mixture to butter egg mixture

🥄 Equipment

Large mixing bowl

Hand whisk 

Wooden spoon

Wire racks

🥫Storage

Room temperature: store brownies in an airtight container up to 5 days.

Freeze: store brownies in an airtight freezer safe container up to 3 months.

Brownie batter in mini muffin pan.
Baked mini brownies in muffin pan.

📖 Variations

  • Use a cupcake pan and make bigger brownie cups. The brownie batter will have to cook a little longer if making the pan swap.
  • Substitute Hershey's Dark Chocolate Unsweetened Cocoa Powder for a richer brownie recipe.

💭 Tips

  • If using paper liners, use a mini muffin parchment paper liner for easy release.
  • A silicone mini-muffin pan works great if you don't want to use paper liners 
  • If using a non-stick mini muffin pan made of metal, be sure to spray it generously with cooking spray.

These Brownie Pops are fun treats for the whole family!

Brownie purists will love this classic Chocolate Fudge Brownies recipe.

Try a Brownie Biscotti with your next hot cup of coffee or tea.

Coffee and chocolate fans will love these Fudgy Mocha Brownies.

Baked brownie cups in mini muffin pan with sprinkles blurred in the background.

🍽 Serve with..

Serve mini brownies with a hot cup of coffee or tea as an afternoon snack or after dinner dessert. 

The Last Word

I absolutely loved these brownies! They were a tasty combination of chocolate and a buttery peppermint, some of my favorite flavor combinations. The sprinkles made these extra special and fun. The best part is while I decorated my batch with holiday sprinkles, you can choose any type of sprinkle and serve these year round. They are especially fun for BBQs and Potluck

Brownie Cups with Peppermint Buttercream topped with sprinkles on a christmas plate.

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Brownie Cups with Peppermint Buttercream

Shelby Law Ruttan
Chocolate brownies are baked in a mini muffin pan and frosted with a peppermint buttercream. Top them off with your favorite sprinkles for a fun and tasty chocolate treat the whole family will love. Perfect for holidays and game day bites.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 24 brownie cups
Calories 212 kcal

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Ingredients
  

For the brownie cups

For the Icing

Instructions
 

  • To Make the Brownies
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare mini muffin pan by spraying with cooking spray or lining with mini paper cup liners.
  • Heat butter in sauce pan over stove top until just melted. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, and salt until combined.
  • Stir flour mixture into butter mixture. Stir until just combined.
  • Place 1 tablespoon scoop of dough into each mini muffin tin.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean and top of brownie is no longer wet.
  • Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes. Remove cups from muffin pan and finish cooling on cooling rack.
  • To make the buttercream
  • Melt the butter in the microwave in a mixing bowl.
  • Add confectioners sugar and peppermint extract to melted butter and stir. Sugar will be lumpy.
  • Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time until buttercream is of spreading consistency. Frost and decorate brownie cups as desired.

Notes

Nutrition information calculated using myfitnesspal is provided as a courtesy, but will vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients you use. Please consult with your doctor regarding specific health needs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownie cupCalories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 168mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31g
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Beef Tenderloin Roast with Sweet Black Pepper Rub

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Sweet Black Pepper Whole Beef Tenderloin Roast is a whole beef tenderloin recipe, tied and seasoned with plenty of crushed black pepper and glazed with a sweet sauce to complement the heat from the pepper. This is a roast perfect for special occasions, especially at Christmas dinner!

This post was sponsored by the Certified Angus Beef ® brand in promotion of the Roast Perfect App

Whole Beef Tenderloin Roast on a cutting board with 3 slices cut from the roast.
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❤️ Why you'll love it

Roast Perfect App: You can use Certified Angus Beef Brand's Roast Perfect App to track the cook time for a juicy beef tenderloin to your favorite prime rib recipe every single time!

Simple ingredients: just a few simple ingredients are what you need for the most perfectly cooked piece of meat!

Versatile: the great thing about this recipe is you can use any cut of roast you desire and choose the type of roast on the app for cooking instructions!

Raw beef tenderloin with a spool of kitchen twine.

🥘 Ingredients

Whole Beef Tenderloin: this is the most tender cut of beef and is usually a cylindrical shape.

Black pepper: buy peppercorns and freshly crack the black pepper for the rub.

Himalayan Salt

Brown Sugar

Vinegar

Soy Sauce

🔪 Cooking a Whole Beef Tenderloin

  1. Preheat oven to 450.
  2. Trim and tie whole tenderloin roast with kitchen twine.
  3. Season beef with salt and freshly cracked black pepper and transfer tenderloin to the roasting rack.
  4. Place tenderloin roast in oven and roast for 15 minutes.
  5. While the tenderloin is searing, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce. Set aside.
  6. When searing is complete, turn heat down to 325 degrees F, Remove roast from oven and using a silicone brush, coat liberally with glaze.
  7. Return roast to the oven and continue roasting about 20-25 minutes (you can use the roast perfect app here), until roast registers 130 degrees F (for Medium rare) or 140 degrees F (for Medium) using an instant read meat thermometer.
  8. Remove roast from oven and transfer to a carving board. Tent roast with foil and let roast rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  9. Temperature after resting should be 135 degrees F (Medium rare) or 145 degrees F (Medium doneness)
  10. Slice and serve.
A pair of hands tying a Whole Beef Tenderloin Roast with kitchen twine.

🥄 Equipment

Carving knife

Cutting board

Kitchen twine

Shallow Roasting Pan and Rack

Instant-read thermometer

Roast Perfect App (can download from the app store on your phone)

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: store leftover beef in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.

Freeze: store in an airtight, freezer bag up to 3 months. Be sure any air in the bag has been released before sealing and freezing.

Tied beef roast seasoned with salt and freshly crushed black pepper.

📖 Variations

  • Substitute red wine for vinegar.
  • Rub the roast with a combination of your fresh herbs combined with the salt and pepper.

💭 Tips for the best beef tenderloin

  • Always check the internal temperature of the roast using an instant-read meat thermometer. Timing is only a guide, where the thermometer will give you the exact level of doneness the roast has achieved.
  • When tying the roast, be sure to fold the thinner end up to bring the whole roast to a more uniform thickness while cooking.
Partially roasted beef with a fresh coat of sweet soy glaze.

This Marinated & Grilled Venison Tenderloin is one my whole family loves!

A Grilled Stuffed Pork Tenderloin is perfect for backyard BBQ's.

Try Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloins the next time you want a quick meal with sealed in flavor.

🍽 Serve with...

Serve with a drizzle of pan drippings with a side of mashed potatoes.

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Benefits of using the Roast Perfect App

  • The Roast Perfect App will help you figure out what size roast you need for however many people you will be serving.
  • With the app timer, you know exactly how much time you need for your degree of doneness desired.
  • You are given the searing temperature and timer for your select roast and are alerted when to change your temperature and continue with your cooking time.
  • There is a rest timer! No more trying to remember what time you took the roast out of the oven or slicing into it too soon!

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Sweet Black Pepper Whole Beef Tenderloin Roast

Shelby Law Ruttan
Sweet Black Pepper Whole Beef Tenderloin Roast is tied and seasoned with plenty of crushed black pepper and glazed with a sweet soy sauce. It is perfect for special occasion, especially Christmas and Easter!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 51 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 16 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 386 kcal

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Ingredients
  

For the Roast:

  • 3½ pounds whole beef tenderloin roast
  • 2 tablespoon black peppercorns , coarsely ground
  • 1 tablespoon Himalayan salt

For the Glaze

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450.
  • Trim and tie whole tenderloin roast with kitchen twine.
  • Season beef with salt and freshly cracked black pepper and transfer tenderloin to the roasting rack.
  • Place tenderloin roast in oven and roast for 15 minutes.
  • While the tenderloin is searing, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce. Set aside.
  • When searing is complete, turn heat down to 325 degrees F, Remove roast from oven and using a silicone brush, coat liberally with glaze.
  • Return roast to the oven and continue roasting about 20-25 minutes (you can use the roast perfect app here), until roast registers 130 degrees F (for Medium rare) or 140 degrees F (for Medium) using an instant read meat thermometer.
  • Remove roast from oven and transfer to a carving board. Tent roast with foil and let roast rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  • Temperature after resting should be 135 degrees F (Medium rare) or 145 degrees F (Medium doneness)
  • Slice and serve.

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Notes

Use golden monkfruit in place of brown sugar to reduce carb count to 1 net carb per serving and make this recipe keto friendly.

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 815mgPotassium: 437mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 9IUCalcium: 22mgIron: 3mgNet Carbohydrates: 5g
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Parmesan Pasta Salad with Asparagus and Corn

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If you are looking for a summer salad recipe that is bursting with delicious flavor, then this Creamy Parmesan Pasta Salad is just what you are looking for. This unique pasta dish is huge hit with the whole family and is sure to become one of your favorite pasta salad recipes.

A serving of creamy pasta salad in a parmesan dressing with asparagus, corn, and sun dried tomatoes.
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❤️ Why you'll love it

Fresh flavor: the combination of veggies, pasta and parmesan dressing makes this is a burst of flavor in your mouth.

Easy side dish recipes: Cold pasta salads are a portable and easy side dish that is perfect for your next potluck or bbq.

Creamy parmesan dressing: the combination of sour cream, mayo, and lemon juice gives this pasta salad a bright flavor that pairs well with the natural flavor of the veggies.

A serving of spiral noodle salad mixed with veggies on a plate.

🥘 Ingredients

Dried pasta: the best pasta for this recipe would be spiral pasta, or any pasta that will catch and hold on to the dressing.

Sun-dried tomatoes: I like to buy the vacuum packed variety 

Fresh corn on the cob: kerels will be removed and blanched with the asparagus.

Fresh asparagus: look for stalks about the thickness of your pinky finger.

Mayonnaise

Sour cream

Lemon juice

Fresh garlic cloves 

Grated parmesan cheese: but the shelf stable cheese for this recipe, it can be just parmesan or parmesan romano cheese.

Rotini, corn, sun-dried tomatoes, and asparagus in mixing bowl.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add prepared veggies to hot water and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and transfer veggies to a large bowl of ice water. Set aside to shock veggies so they will retain their bright color.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and rinse under cold water. Transfer pasta to a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, and grated parmesan cheese. 
  4. Drain ice water from the blanched vegetables and add to the drained pasta with the sun dried tomato pieces. Stir to combine.
  5. Transfer the parmesan dressing mixture to the pasta mixture and stir pasta to coat with completely. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
Creamy Parmesan Dressing on top of salad ingredients.

🥄 Equipment

Large saucepan

Large bowl

Small bowl

Strainer

Wooden spoon

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: store pasta salad in an airtight container up to 5 days.

Freezing: not recommended

📖 Variations

  • Stir in some crispy bacon pieces prior to serving.
  • For a healthier wholesome pasta dish, use a whole wheat pasta type.
  • Substitute diced red bell pepper for the sun dried tomatoes.
  • Use full fat greek yogurt in place of the sour cream.
  • There are endless options for add ins for this salad, add some chopped red onion, sliced ripe olives, or cherry tomatoes in place of the blanched veggies.
Pasta Salad in blue storage bowl for refrigerator storage.

💭 Tips

  • Always rinse hot cooked pasta with cold water when you plan to eat it in a cold salad! Rinsing in cold water will stop the pasta from cooking. Similar to shocking your vegetables in cold water, the pasta will keep its toothsome texture when you do this.
  • Cooked pasta is like a sponge so don't be alarmed if after sitting for a day the salad seems dry. The easy solution to this is to add ¼ cup mayonnaise and sour cream each until it is creamy enough for you.
  • To easily strip the corn from the cop, place corn stem side down on a sturdy cutting board. Hold the top end of the corn and with a sharp knife, starting at the top, cut downward in a sawing motion.
  • To brighten the flavor of the salad dressing more, add the lemon zest of the juiced lemon to the creamy parmesan dressing mixture.
Creamy Pasta Salad with Parmesan Dressing in a serving bowl.

📚 Additional Pasta Salad Recipes

Fans of buffalo flavor will love this cold Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad recipe.

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad has a tangy creamy dressing that is intensely pickley!

BLT Pasta Salad is like having your favorite sandwich in a bowl of toothsome pasta.

If you love caprese salad, then you will love the flavors in this Pesto Pasta Salad.

Orzo Chicken Salad

If you love mac salads, try this Macaroni Salad with Tuna and Peas.

🍽 Serve with..

Serve this creamy pasta salad as

On a personal note

Mayonnaise on its own can have a "heavy" taste and feel to it. I like freshen the natural flavor of this dish up more by using half mayonnaise and half sour cream in the dressing mixture.

If you give this 4-bean salad a try, I'd love to hear how it turned out! Please leave a comment and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below to let me know if you kept the heat mild or went all in with the jalapenos. Don't forget to tag me on Instagram @grumpyshoneybunch so I can see your beautiful salad bowls!

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An orange and blue patterned bowl with spiral pasta mixed in a creamy dressing with asparagus, corn, and sun dried tomatoes.

Pasta Salad with Creamy Parmesan Dressing

Shelby Law Ruttan
This Easy Pasta Salad with Creamy Parmesan Dressing has a ton of flavor and a fresh touch from blanched corn on the cob and asparagus. The tang of sun-dried tomatoes adds another level of flavor. I promise if you share this version of a pasta salad this summer, everyone will be asking you for the recipe!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 272 kcal

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Ingredients
  

For the Salad:

  • ½ lb dried fusilli pasta
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomato cut into thin strips
  • 2 ears fresh corn on the cob blanched, cold shocked and stripped from cob
  • 1 lb asparagus blanched, cold shocked, and cut into bite sized pieces

For the Dressing

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse under cold water. Prep your veggies and mix into pasta. Set aside to combine dressing. Combine dressing ingredients and fold into pasta mixture. Chill, serve, & enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8 of recipeCalories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 324mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
Keyword parmesan pasta salad, Pasta, Salad, side dish
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Chocolate Doughnuts

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This recipe for  Chocolate Doughnuts is the perfect donut for any chocolate lover. These homemade chocolate donuts are decadent without being overly sweet and has a white and dark chocolate drizzle to decorate the top.

A single chocolate doughnut on a serving pedestal.

❤️ Why you'll love it

Cake doughnuts: these chocolate cake donuts are made without yeast, eliminating the need to allow the donut to rise before frying.

Rich chocolate flavor: perfect for the chocolate fan with double chocolate flavor with a delicious chocolate glaze, perfect for your next chocolate craving.

Old fashioned treat: fried donuts are almost a thing of the past in home kitchens, this particular recipe is one you can easily make at home without too much fuss.

🥘 Ingredients

Vegetable Oil for frying: I use Crisco brand solid vegetable shortening

All-purpose flour

Granulated sugar

Unsweetened cocoa powder: there are different types of cocoa powder, be sure to use one labeled unsweetened cocoa powder. I prefer to use Hershey's brand

Baking powder

Baking soda

Salt

Vanilla extract

Nonfat plain greek yogurt

Milk

Eggs

Dark chocolate melting wafers

White chocolate melting wafers

Process for making fried donuts.

🔪 Instructions

  1. In a large heavy bottom pot, add Crisco and melt until you have of 2 inches oil when melted. Heat to 360 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set the flour mixture aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the nonfat yogurt, milk, and eggs. 
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stir to combine and form a dough ball.
  5. Add shortening to a large pot and melt over medium heat. The oil level should be at least 3 inches deep. Bring oil to 350 degree temperature
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in a little more flour if needed so dough is not sticky. 
  7. Roll to ¾-inch thickness. Using a doughnut cutter, cut the doughnuts.
  8. Fry in hot oil for 1 minute per side. You will need to fry in batches. Drain on paper towel lined baking sheet. 
  9. To make the glaze, in a small bowl, combine the white chocolate and 1 tablespoons milk. Microwave on High in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth (about 1 minute total). 
  10. In a small bowl, combine the dark chocolate and remaining 1 tablespoons milk. Microwave on High in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth (about 1 minute total). 
  11. Place cooled chocolate donut on a wire rack with a piece of parchment paper beneath the rack. Drizzle melted chocolate over tops of the donuts. 

🥄 Equipment

Donut cutter

Large bowl

Small bowl

Rolling pin

Large pot or fryer

Candy thermometer: (to measure the temperature of the oil)

🥫Storage

Room temperature: store donuts in an airtight container up to 4 days.

Freeze: store in a freezer safe airtight freezer bag up to 3 months.

Reheat:  warm thawed donuts in an air fryer or the oven at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes, until warmed through.

📖 Variations

  • Sour cream can be substituted for the greek yogurt.
  • Chocolate chips and white chocolate can be used instead of melting wafers.

💭 Tips

  • No donut cutter? No problem! Use a biscuit cutter or a wide mouth glass and a 1-inch round cutter (such as the bottom of a large Wilton decorating tip) to cut out the center of each doughnut.
Fried chocolate doughnuts on a plate with white and dark chocolate drizzle.

📚 Related Recipes

You can't go wrong with Mom's recipe for Buttermilk Donuts.

These Baked Mini Pumpkin Doughnuts are a tasty fall treat.

Apple Cider Glazed Doughnuts are a fried yeast doughnut drenched in a sugary apple cider glaze.

These Vanilla Cake Donuts are baked in the oven with a sweet icing spread over top.

A Baked Strawberry Donut made with cereal and packed with strawberry flavor.

🍽 Serve with..

Serve chocolate doughnuts for breakfast or as a snack with a hot cup of coffee, tea, or cold glass of milk.

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Chocolate Doughnuts

Shelby Law Ruttan
Chocolate fry cake doughnuts are deep fried until golden and drizzled with a white chocolate and chocolate drizzle then sprinkled with. mini chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 194 kcal

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Ingredients
  

For the glaze and drizzle

  • ⅓ cup white chocolate melting wafers , optional
  • ⅓ cup dark chocolate melting wafers , optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the solid shortening in a large dutch oven until 350 degrees F. Adjust burner to keep temperature steady.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In another large bowl, using a hand whisk, whisk together the yogurt, milk, and egg.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients stirring until just combined.
  • Turn the donut dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead lighty and roll dough out until about 1 inch thick.
  • Using a donut cutter, cut donuts out and transfer to a plate.
  • Place donut dough in the prepared hot grease and deep fry for 3-4 minutes, until donuts are browned and cooked through.
  • Remove donuts from grease and place on a large baking sheet lined with paper towels. Cool completely.

For the icing drizzle

  • Using two separate microwaveable bowls, melt the candy melts according to package instructions.
  • Drizzle candy melts over top of donuts in desired pattern.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 123mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 29g
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Rice Pudding with Sweetened Condensed Milk

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This creamy Rice Pudding recipe is a twist on the classic treat made the stove top using white rice, sweetened condensed milk, half and half, and warm spices to create the ultimate comfort food. This comforting dessert is made in a fraction of cooking time than the baked version and is the best rice pudding recipe to make for quick cravings.

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❤️ Why you'll love it

Easy recipe: this creamy rice pudding, is made with minimal ingredients but still sweet and satisfying.

Egg free: for those who have an egg allergy or don't like the eggy flavor of the custard baked rice pudding, this recipe eliminates the use of eggs. 

Creamy dessert: this stovetop version of the classic rice pudding recipe has a creamy consistency that is the perfect comfort food.

Ingredients for rice pudding made with sweetened condensed milk.

🥘 Ingredients

Uncooked long grain rice

Half and half

Sweetened condensed milk

Vanilla extract

Salt

Cinnamon sticks

Ground cinnamon

Fresh nutmeg (optional)

Jasmine rice in a saucepan with water and cinnamon stick.
Step 1: cook rice with cinnamon
Cooked rice with cinnamon stick in cooking pot.
Cooked rice.
Milks added to cooked rice and cinnamon stick in saucepan.
Cooked rice with added milks.
Cooked creamy rice pudding with sweetened condensed milk in a large cooking pot.
Step 4: a creamy rice pudding

🔪 Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine water, rinsed rice, cinnamon stick, and salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to low heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  2. Remove cover and fluff rice with a fork.
  3. Stir in sweetened condensed milk, and half and half. Bring rice mixture back to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove cinnamon stick from rice pudding and discard. 
  4. Transfer to an airtight container and press plastic wrap over top of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming on top of the pudding. 
  5. Cool to room temperature before refrigerating. 
  6. Cover and store in the refrigerator up to 4 days.

🥄 Equipment

Large saucepan: use one with a heavy bottom to help prevent scorching the bottom of the pan.

Wooden spoon

Measuring cups and spoons

Airtight storage container

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: store leftover rice pudding in the fridge up to 4 days.

Freeze: freezing rice pudding is not recommended.

📖 Variations

  • Whole milk, almond milk, or coconut milk can be substituted for the half and half.
  • Stir in some fresh fruit, raisins, dried cranberries, or chocolate chips to take the pudding to a new flavor level.
  • Intensify the vanilla flavor by using vanilla bean paste.
  • Add another level of texture by topping with coconut flakes or chopped nuts.
Up close image of creamy rice pudding made with sweetened condensed milk in a dark brown bowl.

💭 Tips

  • For best results, make sure to rinse the rice in a strainer until water runs clear. This eliminates any excess starch that may cause the rice to stick together.
  • Stir often while cooking to prevent the pudding from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Choose a long grain white rice like jasmine (my preference) or basmati rice. A long grain rice cooks up fluffy and is not sticky like short grain rice can be.

🙋 FAQ's

Can I substitute evaporated milk for the sweetened condensed milk?

Evaporated milk is not the same as sweetened condensed milk and cannot be substituted for this rice pudding recipe. Evaporated milk has no sugar in it like sweetened condensed milk has and therefore the recipe will not be sweet if substituted.

Can I substitute instant rice for white rice?

Not for this stove top recipe. Instant rice is processed so it will cook faster and this recipe requires you to cook the rice in the milk requiring a sturdier rice.

Old Fashioned Baked Rice Pudding is my mom's baked rice pudding recipe that has been in the family for years.

Pumpkin Pie with Condensed milk as the only sweetener in the recipe is creamy, sweet, and a delicious dessert.

A boozy take on Brazilian lemonade, this coconut lime rum drink is made with sweetened condensed milk for a sweet and tangy summer drink.

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Everyone loves this easy dessert recipe for Red, White, and Blueberry pie.

🍽 Serve with..

Serve this delicious rice pudding warm or cold with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg. 

The Last Word

My children love Kozy Shack rice pudding. And, while they will eat my baked rice pudding recipe, they crave that creamy consistency you get in Kozy Shack. I wanted to create a recipe as similar as I could to their favorite and when I shared this recipe with my youngest son, he informed me it was the best rice pudding recipe I have made to date!

I agree this was a delicious dessert and had the best flavor and texture of any stove top version I have made. I hope you will concur!

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Rice Pudding with Sweetened Condensed Milk

Shelby Law Ruttan
Creamy Stove top Rice Pudding is a classic recipe of white rice that is simmered in a combination of half and half and sweetened condensed milk with a cinnamon stick and vanilla until tender, the perfect comfort food dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 365 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine water, rinsed rice, cinnamon stick, and salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to low heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Remove cover and fluff rice with a fork.
  • Stir in sweetened condensed milk, and half and half. Bring rice mixture back to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove cinnamon stick from rice pudding and discard. 
  • Transfer to an airtight container and press plastic wrap over top of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming on top of the pudding.
  • Cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Cover and store in the refrigerator up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 331mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 424IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 249mgIron: 0.4mgNet Carbohydrates: 50g
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Spinach Artichoke Pasta-One Pot Recipe

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Spinach Artichoke Pasta is a creamy and comforting dish that comes together in one skillet with simple ingredients. Tender linguine, fresh spinach, and hearty artichoke hearts are coated in a light, savory sauce that makes this meal both filling and fresh.

Overhead view of creamy pasta with spinach, artichoke hearts, and pine nuts in a white bowl.

If you love spinach artichoke dip, this pasta is a natural fit for your dinner table. It's quick enough for busy nights, but special enough to serve when you want something a little different. Recipes like my Creamy Mashed Potatoes or Crustless Spinach Quiche are other family favorites that give that same cozy, homemade feel.

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Why You'll Love Spinach Artichoke Pasta

Easy One Pot Meal:  Everything cooks in one pot, so cleanup is simple and stress free.

Creamy comfort: the broth and milk create a light, silky sauce that clings to every strand of pasta.

Nutty crunch: pine nuts add a little texture and a mild sweetness that makes this pasta taste restaurant worthy.

A wooden bowl filled with fresh green spinach leaves on a linen cloth.

Key Ingredients

Please see recipe card below for complete list of ingredients and instructions.

  • Linguine pasta: A flat pasta that soaks up the sauce perfectly.
  • Spinach: fresh baby spinach wilts quickly and adds color and nutrition.
  • Artichoke hearts: tender pieces that bring a tangy, earthy flavor.
  • Vegetable broth and milk: work together to form the creamy sauce base.
  • Pine nuts: lightly toasted for a nutty crunch in each bite.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Use fettuccine or spaghetti in place of linguine if that's what you have on hand.
  • Swap baby kale for spinach for a heartier green.
  • Try cashews or slivered almonds instead of pine nuts.
Golden brown toasted pine nuts scattered across a skillet.

Recipe Variations

  • Stir in a handful of freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a richer, cheesier sauce.
  • Add shredded rotisserie chicken for extra protein.
  • Mix in a few sun-dried tomatoes for a tangy twist.

Top Tips

  • Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat untl golden brown. Watch closely as they burn fast.
  • Let the pasta rest for a couple of minutes after cooking to allow the sauce to thicken.
  • If the sauce feels too thick, add a splash of broth or milk before serving.
A white bowl filled with marinated artichoke hearts, garnished with sprigs of fresh herbs.

How to Store and Reheat

Refrigerate:  store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days.

Reheat: warm leftover pasta in a saucepan with a little added water over medium low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.

Serve With...

This pasta pairs beautifully with my Quick Dinner Rolls for soaking up the sauce. A crisp side salad drizzled with Balsamic Vinaigrette balances the creaminess. For a cozy finish, try serving it with these sweet and tangy Lemon Bars.

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Spinach Artichoke Pasta

Shelby Law Ruttan
This Spinach Artichoke Pasta is a creamy one-pan dinner full of comforting flavors. The simple sauce and fresh vegetables make it a family friendly meal that's quick and satisfying any night of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 410 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet, over medium heat until bubbly. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the vegetable broth, milk, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • Add the linguine and stir. Once the milk mixture begins to boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 9 minutes, or until the linguine is cooked through.
  • Stir in the baby spinach and artichoke hearts. Allow the mixture to set for 2 minutes, until the spinach is wilted.
  • Top with toasted pine nuts prior to serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 13gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 996mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3172IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 50g
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Baked Strawberry Donuts

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Strawberry Donuts are an easy baked donut recipe made fresh strawberries and topped with a sweet strawberry glaze. These delicious donuts are packed with bright strawberry flavor and make an easy breakfast or and are delicious with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

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❤️ Why you'll love it

Fresh strawberries: this baked strawberry donuts recipe has fresh strawberries baked inside and fresh strawberry glaze, perfect recipe for strawberry season!

Versatile: these are great for any special occasion, make them as mini donuts and serve a batch of homemade donuts at baby or bridal showers.

Healthy recipe: baked donut recipe makes a great snack to hold off cravings and satisfy the sweet tooth without killing the diet.

Two baked donuts with strawberry glaze on a white plate.

🥘 Ingredients

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Vegetable oil 

Whole grain cereal flakes

Almond milk

Fresh strawberries

All-purpose flour

Baking powder

Ground cinnamon

Large eggs

Brown sugar

Powdered sugar

Vanilla extract

Nonstick baking spray

One donut with a bite taken out of it on a white plate.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400. Spray donut pans liberally with nonstick baking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine cereal and milk; let stand until softened, about 15 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, using a hand whisk, mix together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, using a hand whisk, mix oil, egg, and sugar until combined. 
  4. Stir the egg mixture into the cereal mixture. 
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Fold in the chopped strawberries.
  6. Prep a piping bag by cutting tip to make a hole about ½ inch wide. Put the donut batter in the piping bag and pipe into prepared donut pan. 
  7. Top donut batter with sprinkles of crushed cereal flakes.
  8. Bake donuts for 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of donut comes out clean. 
  9. Cool donuts in baking pan on cooling rack for 5 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack; let cool completely.
  10. Combine 1 cup of powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and vanilla. Stir until well combined. Add remaining ½ cup powdered sugar and stir until smooth.
  11. Drizzle donuts with the strawberry glaze.

🥄 Equipment

Silicone Donut pan or a non-stick donut tins

Large bowl

Small bowl

Wooden spoon

Rubber scraper

Piping bags

A pile of donuts with pink glaze on a white plate.

🥫Storage

Room temperature: Store baked strawberry doughnuts in an airtight container on the counter up to 4 days

Freeze: store in an airtight freezer safe container up to 2 months.

📖 Variations

  • Whole milk can be used in place of almond milk.
  • Skip the glaze and dip the tops of strawberry cake donuts in melted butter, then in a glaze made with confectioners' sugar and milk.
  • Substitute 1 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberry for fresh strawberries
  • Substitute 2 egg whites for the large egg to reduce fat more.

💭 Tips

  • A plastic bag (storage bag) can be used in place of the piping bag.
  • When cutting the piping bag, be sure to cut far enough up from the tip to allow a thick amount of batter to fill the donut molds

📚 Donut Recipes

Vanilla Cake Donuts

Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

Raspberry Lemon Baked Donuts

Peanut Butter Mocha Chip Donuts

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The last word

When developing this recipe I took the concept of a muffin made with breakfast cereal and turned it into a baked donut. I used the same method of soaking cereal in milk and added fresh strawberries to the batter. The cereal crunch top is for added texture and the glaze made with pureed strawberries intensifies the flavor of the muffin.

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Strawberry Baked Donuts

Shelby Law Ruttan
A healthy baked donut recipe with wheat cereal, fresh berries, and a low in fat. Strawberry baked donuts make a great breakfast or snack any time of the day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 170 kcal

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Ingredients
  

For the Donuts

For the Glaze

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400. Spray donut pans with cooking spray.
  • Preheat the oven to 400. Spray donut pans liberally with cooking spray.In a small bowl, combine 1½ cups of the cereal and milk; let stand until softened, about 15 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.In a large measuring cup, whisk together the oil, egg, and sugar. Stir the oil mixture into the cereal mixture.
  • Fold in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir in the chopped strawberries.
  • Prep a piping bag by cutting tip to make a hole about ½ inch wide. Put the donut batter in the piping bag and pipe into donut wells. Top with sprinkles of crushed cereal flakes.
  • Bake the donuts for 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of a donut comes out clean. Cool in baking pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack; let cool completely.
  • Combine 1 cup of powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and vanilla. Stir until well combined. Add remaining ½ cup powdered sugar and stir until smooth.
  • Drizzle donuts with the strawberry glaze.

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Notes

Substitute any milk of your choice for the almond milk. Nutrition facts will change.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 218mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 176IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 4mg
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Loose Meat Sandwiches (Maid-Rite Style Recipe)

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Loose Meat Sandwiches are a simple and flavorful Midwest favorite made with seasoned ground beef piled high on a soft hamburger bun. This homemade version of the classic Maid-Rite sandwich is an easy dinner recipe that brings comfort food straight to your kitchen.

Loose meat sandwich served on a homemade bun topped with everything seasoning, filled with ground beef, dill pickles, and ketchup, with veggie fries in the background.

This version of the classic maid-rite sandwich is flavored with mustard, pickle juice, and a touch of brown sugar, giving it that nostalgic Midwest taste without the sauce. It's similar to a sloppy joe, but with a cleaner bite. And, if you're craving another hearty sandwich, try my Cheesesteak Sandwich next!

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Why You'll Love Loose Meat Sandwiches

Midwestern classic at home: Get that Maid-Rite sandwich experience without leaving your kitchen.

Quick weeknight option: Cooks up in about 30 minutes with easy pantry ingredients.

Crowd-pleaser: Perfect for parties or family dinners, just set it out with toppings and let everyone build their own sandwich.

Key Ingredients

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.

  • Lean Ground Beef: an 85/15 or 90/10 ratio gives enough fat for flavor without being too greasy.
  • Yellow Onion: adds flavor and slight sweetness.
  • Yellow Mustard: Gives the meat its classic tang.
  • Brown Sugar: Balances the savory flavors with just a hint of sweet.
  • Hot Sauce: Optional, but adds a kick to the meat mixture.
  • Coconut Aminos: A soy sauce alternative with less salt and more depth.
  • Garlic Dill Pickles & Pickle Juice: Essential for flavor and topping.
  • Hamburger Buns: Use a soft yet sturdy bun, or try it with homemade hamburger buns for a personal touch.
Ground beef and onion miixture cooking in a black skillet, steaming and browning.

Substitution Ideas

  • Worcestershire sauce in place of pickle juice for a smoky twist.
  • Soy sauce can be used instead of coconut aminos.
  • Maple syrup or honey for brown sugar if needed.

Loose Meat Sandwich Variations

  • Loose Meat Sliders: use small Hawaiian rolls instead of standard hamburger buns. These are perfect for parties and the sweetness of the roll pairs perfectly with the tangy mustard and pickle juice.
  • Maid-rite Spuds: for a gluten-free twist that isn't a lettuce wrap, pile the meat mixture over air-fryer fingerling potatoes, or a large baked potato.
  • Cheesy Melts: place a slice of American or Havarti cheese on the bun, pile the hot meat on top, and wrap the whole sandwich in foil for 2 minutes to let the cheese get extra melty and the bun soft.

Top Tips

  • Use a meat chopper to get the beef really fine for that authentic texture.
  • Keep a fork handy. Loose meat sandwiches can be messy!
  • Want it low carb? Serve the meat mixture in a lettuce wrap on on a keto friendly bun.

Storage

Refrigerate: in an air-tight container up to 4 days.

Freeze: in freezer-safe containers up to 3 months.

Reheat: in a skillet over low heat with a little bit of water added, until warmed through or heat in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave until warm.

Loose meat sandwich with a bite taken out, showing seasoned ground beef and pickles on a soft homemade bun served with veggie fries on a red gingham tablecloth.

Serve With...

Serve these Loose Meat Sandwiches on Homemade Hamburger Buns with one or two of the side dishes below:

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Loose meat sandwich served on a homemade bun topped with everything seasoning, filled with ground beef, dill pickles, and ketchup, with veggie fries in the background.

Loose Meat Sandwiches

Shelby Law Ruttan
This recipe for Loose Meat Sandwiches brings the classic Midwest flavor of seasoned ground beef to your dinner table. It's easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and a nostalgic sandwich you'll want to make again and again.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Family Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 298 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds lean ground beef
  • ¼ cup minced onion
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon hot chili sauce , optional
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1½ tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice optional
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 Hamburger Buns

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 2 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook, chopping the meat up into small pieces.
  • Cook the ground beef mixture, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink.
  • Add the hot chili sauce and sweetener. Stir and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic powder, coconut aminos, dill pickle juice, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, or until liquid has absorbed.
  • Serve over buns with desired toppings.

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Nutrition

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 29gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 617mgPotassium: 464mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 4mgNet Carbohydrates: 23g
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Italian Sausage and Peppers Sandwich

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This recipe for Italian Sweet Sausage and Peppers Sandwich is a delicious, hearty, and easy to make sandwich recipe the whole family will love. They are the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors served in a buttery toasted hoagie roll.

Whole Italian sausages in a toasted hoagie roll topped with mustard, peppers, and onions.
A hearty and delicious sandwich made with juicy Italian sausages topped with sautéed peppers, onions, and mustard.
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❤️ Why you'll love it

Fair food at home: if you love the Italian sausage sandwiches at the fair, you will love that you can make them right at home with minimal effort!

Hearty meal: sausage and pepper sandwiches are satisfying and delicious. Can enjoyed as lunch or dinner with a side of potato or macaroni salad.|

Versatile: you can customize your sandwich by using a spicy sausage or any of your favorite flavored sausages.

Ingredients for Italian Sausage Sandwiches.

🥘 Ingredients

Extra virgin olive oil

Green bell peppers

Red bell peppers 

Onion: use a white or yellow onion

Garlic cloves

Salt

Black pepper 

Sweet Italian Sausage Links

Hoagie rolls: be sure the hoagie rolls you choose are sturdy enough to hold up to the fillings. I usually find mine in the bakery section of the grocery store.

Cheese slices: this is optional, cheese fans may want to add a slice of their favorite cheese to the sandwich.

Onions and garlic in a large skillet.
Saute onions and garlic
Peppers and onions in a large skillet.
Add peppers and saute til fork tender
Cooked Italian Sausages in a skillet.
Fry sausages over mediuim low heat for the most juicy sausages.
Cooked Italian Sausages with Peppers and Onions in a large skillet.
Return peppers to pan and warm with sausages.

🔪 How To Make Italian Sausage Sandwiches

  1. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until onions have wilted slightly.
  2. Add bell peppers, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  3. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes, until peppers are fork tender.
  4. Transfer onion mixture to a separate bowl and set aside.
  5. Place sausages in skillet. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, until browned on all sides and internal temperature is 160 degrees 
  6. Return peppers and onion mixture to the skillet with the cooked sausages and keep warm.
  7. To toast hoagie rolls, cut in half without cutting all the way through the roll. Butter each cut side of the roll. 
  8. Place buttered rolls cut side down in a hot skillet and cook for 1-2  minutes, until roll is golden brown and toasty.
  9. Place a whole sausage in a toasted hoagie roll and top with peppers and onions as desired. Serve with spicy brown mustard.
Split and buttered hoagie rolls.
Use a sturdy hoagie roll, usually found in the bakery section of the grocery store.

🥄 Equipment

Large skillet

Cutting board

Chef knife

Tongs

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: store leftover sausage and peppers in an airtight container up to 4 days.

Reheat: warm whole sausages in a covered skillet over medium low heat with about ¼ cup of water until warmed through.

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If you love cheese on your sausage sandwiches, use a slice of your favorite cheese on the bottom of the hoagie roll.

📖 Variations

  • Cook the sausages on the grill instead of the skillet
  • Substitute hot Italian sausage for the sweet.
  • Add a dash of red pepper flakes to the onion mixture.
  • Spread the sandwich rolls with garlic butter and toast cut sides down in a hot skillet.
  • Use this Cheesy Italian Bread recipe in place of the hoagie rolls.

💭 Tips

  • Add a splash of red wine vinegar to the onions and peppers to deglaze the pan. I've also used a bourbon balsamic vinegar that was delish!
  • Stir in a tablespoon of tomato paste and ¼ cup water with the cooked peppers for added flavor.

📚 Sausage Recipes

Chicken Sausage Pizza is an Italian sausage sandwich on a pizza crust for the best of both worlds.

This deep dish Sausage Mushroom Onion Pizza is another favorite of sausage fans.

Deliciously low carb, these Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are a family favorite.

🍽 Serve with..

Serve whole sausages in a toasted hoagie roll topped with pepper and onion mixture and spicy brown mustard.

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Sausage and Peppers Sandwich.

Italian Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches

Shelby Law Ruttan
Sausage and Pepper sandwiches are made with juicy Italian sausage, sautéed onions and peppers is served in a grilled hoagie roll for a hearty lunch or dinner recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 5
Calories 605 kcal

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Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until onions have wilted slightly.
  • Add bell peppers, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes, until peppers are fork tender.
  • Transfer onion mixture to a separate bowl and set aside.
  • Place sausages in skillet. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, until browned on all sides and internal temperature is 160 degrees.
  • Return peppers and onion mixture to the skillet with the cooked sausages and keep warm.
  • To toast hoagie rolls, cut in half without cutting all the way through the roll. Butter each cut side of the roll. 
  • Place buttered rolls cut side down in a hot skillet and cook for 1-2  minutes, until roll is golden brown and toasty.
  • Place a whole sausage in a toasted hoagie roll and top with peppers and onions as desired. Serve with spicy brown mustard.

Nutrition

Calories: 605kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 22gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1365mgPotassium: 488mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 835IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 3mgNet Carbohydrates: 34g
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Pan-fried Tofu with Dark Sweet Soy Sauce

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If you love easy dinners, then this crispy tofu coated with a sweet and spicy sauce. This  Pan-Fried Tofu recipe with Dark Sweet Soy Sauce is my family's favorite way to enjoy tofu, and I have found that even the tofu skeptics will love it!

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❤️ Why you'll love it

Plant-based protein: tofu, also known as bean curd, is a great source of plant-based protein.

Easy recipe: this pan fry tofu recipe is easy to make and is a delicious way to make tofu for the tofu fan.

Simple ingredients: just a few simple ingredients are needed to make the sweet and spicy sauce that coats the tofu.

Cutting firm tofu into triangular shape.

🥘 Ingredients

Extra firm tofu block: you want to use a tofu that has a firm texture. I prefer extra-firm tofu, but just firm tofu would work.

Dark soy sauce: this is a Chinese soy sauce that is thicker than regular soy sauce due to the processing method.

Honey: to sweeten and balance out flavor.

Rice vinegar: adds acid to the sauce to assist in balancing out the flavors.

Sambal oelek: this is a ground fresh chili paste used often in asian recipes and adds spicy heat to a dish. Use as much or little as you wish to get the desired heat level.

Olive oil

Sesame oil

Garlic cloves

Jalapeno pepper

Red bell pepper

Green onions: for garnish

Sesame seeds: for garnish

Tofu in a cast iron skillet.
Crispy General Tso's Tofu pieces browning in a hot skillet.

🔪 How to make pan-fried tofu

  1. In small bowl combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili paste using a fork or hand whisk. Set aside.
  2. Cut the drained tofu into desired shape. I like to cut into triangles by cutting the brick in half, then cutting each half into square pieces. Cut each square piece diagonally for a triangle.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until hot. Add oil to coat the surface of the hot skillet and add place tofu pieces in hot oil in a single layer.  Turn burner down to medium-high heat and cook tofu on each side for 2-3 minutes, until tofu is crispy and golden brown. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel.
  4. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of hot oil from the skillet and return to medium heat. 
  5. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant about 15-30 seconds. 
  6. Pour in the soy sauce mixture into the skillet and bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 seconds. Sauce will thicken as it simmer. Place pieces of tofu into sauce mixture and toss to coat. 
  7. Garnish with fresh chili and green onion slices.
Sauteeing red bell peppers, jalapeno, and garlic in a cast iron skillet.
Dark sweet and spicy soy sauce glaze in cast iron pan.

🥄 Equipment

Small bowl

Cast iron skillet: I like how even the heat is when using cast iron, as well as how well the pan holds the heat. A regular large skillet can be used if you don't have cast iron.

Tofu press: or paper towels and heavy plates to squeeze the excess water from the tofu.

Cutting board

Sharp knife

Overhead image of pan fried tofu in a serving bowl.

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.

Reheat: warm leftovers in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.

📖 Variations

  • Substitute your favorite barbecue sauce or peanut sauce for the sweet and spicy dark tofu sauce.

💭 Tips

  • To get the best crispy pan-fried tofu, be sure to press tofu to remove any excess water. You can use a tofu press, or place tofu between paper towels and sit a heavy object on top of the tofu and let sit for 30 minutes, changing paper towels halfway through, if needed.
  • For extra crispy tofu, dip tofu pieces in a small amount of potato starch before frying.
  • Tofu slices should release themselves from the bottom of the pan when they are ready to flip.
Pan Fried Tofu in a blue and white serving bowl.

🙋 FAQ's

What's the difference between silken tofu and regular tofu?

Silken tofu has a soft consistency and it falls apart easily and usually comes in shelf stable containers. It is best for making smoothies or puddings. Regular tofu can be purchased from soft tofu to extra-firm tofu has a much firmer consistency than silken tofu.

📚 Tofu Recipes

Mom's Tofu Scramble can be made with soft or firm tofu, and it is a great recipe for those who are looking to replace eggs in their diet.

These Tofu Burgers are one of my family favorites!

Marinated Tofu Salad makes a delicious portable lunch!

If you are looking for a bowlful of flavor, then you need to make this delicious Coconut Curry Tofu Bowl.

Red and White Cauliflower Bake is a delicious vegan casserole the whole family will love.

🍽 Serve with...

Serve pan-fried tofu with a bowl of rice or noodles to soak up the sauce.

🏫 The last word

There are different ways to cut the tofu, you can cut it into triangles like I do, or into tofu cubes that are square or rectangular. Feel free to cut the tofu into any shape you desire, however, be sure the pieces are no thicker than ½ inch thick.

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📖 Recipe

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Pan-fried Tofu with Dark Sweet Soy Sauce

Shelby Law Ruttan
Extra firm tofu is pan-fried until golden brown and crispy, then is tossed with a sweet and spicy dark soy sauce. This tofu recipe is delicious on top of a bowl of rice or can be served as an appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 117 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In small bowl combine the soy sauce, hot honey, and rice vinegar using a fork or hand whisk. Set aside.
  • Cut the drained tofu into desired shape. I like to cut into triangles by cutting the brick in half, then cutting each half into square pieces. Cut each square piece diagonally for a triangle.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon oil to coat the surface of the hot skillet and add place tofu pieces in hot oil in a single layer.  
  • Turn burner down to medium-high heat and cook tofu on each side for 2-3 minutes, until tofu is crispy and golden brown. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel.
  • Add ½ tablespoon oil to the hot skillet. Add the bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic. Cook until fragrant about 30 seconds. 
  • Pour the soy sauce mixture into the skillet and bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 seconds. Sauce will thicken as it simmers.
  • Place pieces of tofu into sauce mixture and toss to coat. Garnish with green onion slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 567mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 651IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 8g
Keyword Pan Fried Tofu, Pan-fried Tofu with Dark Sweet Soy Sauce
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