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Homemade Funfetti Cake

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This Homemade Funfetti Cake is a fun cake for all ages! Using my homemade confetti cake mix, it tastes infinitely better than any prepackaged cake mix and is just as easy to prepare. Yields a 9x13 or a 2-layer (9-inch) cake or 24 cupcakes.

butter (for pan)
flour (for pan)
1 recipe homemade funfetti cake mix
4 large egg whites
1¼ cup whole milk
2 teaspoons real vanilla extract
1/2 cup colorful sprinkles (slender long sprinkles)
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting or frosting of your choice

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Grilled Cherry Gorgonzola Flatbread

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Before summer is over you must make this Grilled Cherry Gorgonzola Flatbread! Homemade pizza dough is grilled and topped with fresh cherries, bacon and blue cheese! A fun snack and appetizer!

2 slices thick-cut bacon
olive oil (for grill)
1/3 pizza dough recipe (risen and rolled thin)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup grated fresh mozzarella
1 cup sweet cherries (pitted and halved)
1 to 2 ounce gorgonzola blue cheese (crumbled)
fresh basil leaves (for serving)
balsamic glaze (for serving)

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Sheet Pan Balsamic Basil Chicken with Burst Tomatoes

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This Sheet Pan Balsamic Basil Chicken with Burst Tomatoes recipe will change your life. A few ingredients, a simple marinade and one sheet pan is all you need. Serve with pasta or zoodles and prepare to fall in love. Serves 4 in under an hour.

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for tomatoes)
1 medium medium shallot (grated)
1 clove garlic (grated)
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1½to 1-¾ pounds total)
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes (I did a mix of cherry and sungold)
1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
red pepper flakes (for garnish)
freshly grated parmesan cheese (for garnish)

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Fig Jam Prosciutto Pizza

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In this Fig Prosciutto Pizza fig preserves acts as the "sauce" before being topped with creamy fontina cheese. Once baked, this pie is topped with fresh arugula, prosciutto and Parmesan shavings. A drizzle of reduced balsamic (glaze) and a few grinds of coarse, fresh black pepper sends this pizza over the top.

olive oil spray
1 recipe homemade pizza dough
1 cup fig jam
6 to 8 ounces freshly shredded fontina cheese
4 slices prosciutto (torn into pieces)
2 handfuls baby arugula
1/3 cup shaved fresh Parmesan cheese
1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
coarse freshly ground black pepper

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Air Fryer Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

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Crispy Air Fryer Mozzarella Cheese Sticks are ridiculously delicious and better for you than deep fried! String cheese is coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and air fried until crispy! Serve with ranch dressing and marinara or pizza sauce. Makes 24 cheese sticks in 1 hour and 20 minutes.

12 mozzarella string cheese (cut in half)
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 large egg (beaten)
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
1½ teaspoons italian seasoning
1/4 generous pinch of kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup marinara (or pizza sauce, for serving)
1/2 cup ranch dressing (for serving)

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Roasted Cauliflower Shawarma Chickpea Salad

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There's lots of texture and flavor in this Roasted Cauliflower Shawarma Chickpea Salad. Cauliflower florets and shawarma seasoned chickpeas are roasted and tossed with peppery arugula, red onions, fresh herbs, green onions and toasted pine nuts in a simple lemon tahini dressing.

1 small cauliflower (cut into large bite-size florets)
olive oil (extra light)
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
15 ounces canned chickpeas (rinsed, drained and patted dry)
1 teaspoon shawarma seasoning
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons pine nuts
5 ounces baby arugula
1/2 small red onion (sliced thin)
1 tablespoon finely minced cilantro
1 tablespoon finely minced parsley
2 green onions (sliced)
1 recipe lemon tahini dressing

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Chorizo Sweet Potato Chilaquiles

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Chorizo Sweet Potato Chilaquiles is a delicious rustic breakfast that will surely satisfy your morning hunger. In this recipe you’ll find eggs baked with robust chorizo and sweet potato tortilla chips in a fire-roasted tomato sauce!

8 ounces bulk chorizo sausage
1/2 medium yellow onion (diced)
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves minced fresh garlic
28 ounces canned crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
1 pinch sugar
4 ounces diced green chiles
4 cups sweet potato tortilla chips
1/4 cup queso fresco (for serving)
cilantro leaves (for serving)
lime wedges (for serving)

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Roasted Fall Veggie Rice Bowls (Meal Prep!)

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These Roasted Fall Veggie Rice Bowls are healthy, flavorful and great vegetarian meal prep idea. Sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, chickpeas, onions and radishes are tossed in oil and spices. Once roasted, serve over brown rice with toasted almonds and a simple dijon dressing. Makes 4 in about 30 minutes.

1 small shallot (minced (about 1 heaping tablespoon))
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved)
1 medium sweet potato (diced into 1-inch pieces)
6 to 8 large radishes (quartered)
1/2 large red onion (chopped)
15 ounces canned chickpeas (rinsed, drained and patted dry)
olive oil spray
kosher salt (more or less to taste)
freshly ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups cooked brown rice
1/3 cup toasted almonds
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

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Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup

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In this homemade Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup, roasted tomatoes and red peppers are blended with sautéed onions, celery and garlic and smoky chipotle peppers. A luscious and flavorful fall soup that will fill you up and keep you warm. Serves 4 to 6 depending.

2½ pounds roma tomatoes (halved)
2 chipotle peppers in adobo
olive oil
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 medium roasted red peppers
1 medium yellow onion (diced)
2 short stalks celery (sliced (about 1 heaping cup))
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon thyme leaves (chopped)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups toasted ciabatta (optional)

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Brown Sugar Apple Pie with Oatmeal Thyme Crumble

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In this rustic Brown Sugar Apple Pie, a mixture of golden delicious and honeycrisp apples are tossed in butter, brown sugar and cinnamon and baked in a pie with a oatmeal thyme crumble. Because the apples pre-cook your pie won't cave or shrink. Makes one 9-inch deep dish pie.

homemade pie crust (1/2 a recipe)
1 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
3 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 unpeeled apples cored and sliced 14-inch thick (I used a mixture of honeycrisp and golden delicious)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

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