One-Skillet Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole
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Nothing is better than a skillet piled high with saucy meat, flour tortillas, and gooey cheese. This one-skillet ground beef enchilada casserole is perfect for family dinner!
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 1 Package Taco Seasoning (or 3 Tablespoons)
- 1 Cup Yellow Onion (chopped)
- 1 Cup Cremini Mushrooms (diced)
- 2 Cups Red Enchilada Sauce
- 1 Can Pinto Beans (drained but not rinsed, 15 ounce can)
- 3 Cups Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Queso Fresco (crumbled)
- 5-6 Flour Tortillas
- Cilantro (minced for garnish)
- Mexican Crema ((Sour Cream or Plain Greek Yogurt may also be used))
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Pumpkin Marshmallow Popcorn
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Sweet, gooey pumpkin marshmallow popcorn is the ultimate fall snack! Easy to make with pumpkin-flavored marshmallows, it’s perfect for movie night, parties, or Halloween.
- 1 Bag Low Fat Microwave Popcorn
- 2 ½ Cups Mini Marshmallows (pumpkin flavor, or 16 big ones)
- ½ Cup Brown Sugar
- ¼ Cup Butter
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Halloween Snack Board
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You know we love a good snack board around here — especially one that brings the fun! This Halloween Snack Board is everything I want in a festive treat: easy to assemble, a little spooky, and full of sweet and savory bites that everyone will love.
- Wensleydale Pumpkin Spice Cheese
- Mozzarella String Cheese Pretzels (with eyes and mouth colored to look like ghosts)
- Green Grapes
- Mandarin Oranges (peeled)
- Honeycrisp Apples (sliced)
- Black Olives
- Salami
- Pretzels
- Crackers
- Goldfish
- Cheese Puff Balls
- Candy Corns and Pumpkins (we love Brach's)
- m&m's (seasonal)
- Caramel
- Yogurt Covered Pretzels
- Halloween Candies (googly eyes, candy bones and skulls, plastic spiders)
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Iced Lemon Pound Cake
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Attention lemon lovers...we have got the best lemon dessert for you! This lemon pound cake is dense but moist, soaked in a simple syrup and topped with a lemon glaze.
- 1 Cup Butter (softened, 2 sticks)
- 1 ½ Cups Sugar
- 4 Eggs (large, separated, room temperature)
- 1/2 Cup Sour Cream (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Almond Extract
- 2 ½ Cups Flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons Baking Powder
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest (fresh)
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice (fresh)
- 2 Tablespoons Water
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice (fresh)
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice (fresh )
- 2 teaspoons Milk
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Brussel Sprout Salad
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Brussel sprout salad is full of candied hazelnuts, smoky bacon, tart pops of pomegranate seeds, and nutty Manchego cheese, all coated in the most delicious mustard vinaigrette.
- ½ Cup Hazelnuts (roughly chopped or chopped pecans)
- ⅓ Cup Pecans (chopped)
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- Pinch Cardamom
- Salt
- 12 ounces Bacon (chopped)
- 6 Cups Brussel Sprouts
- ½ Orange (zested)
- 1 ½ Cups Manchego Cheese (*see notes)
- 1 ½ Cups Pomegranate Arils
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Bacon Grease
- ½ Cup Olive Oil (virgin)
- 1 ½ Shallots (minced)
- 3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Apple Butter
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Mustard (stone ground)
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Thyme Leaves (fresh)
- ½ Orange (zested)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
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Glazed Pumpkin Bread
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There’s nothing quite like a warm slice of pumpkin bread on a crisp fall day, but this glazed pumpkin chocolate chip bread takes it to the next level.
- 1 ½ Cups Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1 ½ teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cup Sugar
- ½ Cup Butter (melted )
- 1 Cup Canned Pumpkin Puree
- 2 Eggs (large)
- 2 Tablespoons Orange Peel (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Cup Chocolate Chips ((or to taste))
- 1 Tablespoon Orange Juice
- ⅓ Cup Powdered Sugar
- ¼ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ Teaspoon Almond Extract
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The Most Perfect Moist Chocolate Cake
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This is a perfectly moist chocolate cake recipe that has the BEST chocolate frosting I've ever had! So easy to make, and totally homemade!
- 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3 Cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 ½ Cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons Salt
- 4 Large Eggs (room temperature)
- 1 ½ Cups Buttermilk
- 1 ½ Cups Warm Water
- 1 teaspoon Espresso Powder
- 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 12 Ounces Cream Cheese
- 1 ¼ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 7-8 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1-2 Tablespoons Whole Milk (more if needed)
- 1 Pinch Salt
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Ground Beef and Potatoes
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This simple and delicious one pot recipe features ground beef and potatoes cooked together with flavorful seasonings for an easy and hearty meal. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!
- 2 Tablespoons Canola Oil
- 1 Pound Yukon Gold Potatoes (or Russett potatoes, diced into ¼-inch cubes)
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 1 Yellow Onion (small, diced)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (diced)
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (plus additional to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli and Cauliflower with Bacon
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This indulgent Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli and Cauliflower with Bacon makes the most amazing side dish. It's a one skillet recipe filled with tender cauliflower and vibrant broccoli simmering in a creamy garlic sauce topped off with gooey cheese and crispy bacon!
- 8 oz Bacon (roughly chopped)
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 Onions (diced)
- 1 Head Broccoli Florets (trimmed and stems discarded)
- 1 Head Cauliflower Florets (stems discarded)
- 5 Cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Black Pepper
- 1½ Cups Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice (fresh)
- 3/4 Cup Mozzarella (shredded)
- 1/3 Cup Parmesan (grated)
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IP Mashed Potatoes
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Buttery creamy mashed potatoes all done in 30 minutes in the Instant Pot! This is the best mashed potatoes recipe for Thanksgiving!
- 4 Ounces Cream Cheese (full fat)
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes (about 8 potatoes, or 4-5 large)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ Cup Whole Milk (or cream)
- Salt (to taste)
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