Meringue Ice Cream Cones
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These Meringue Ice Cream Cones are everything you love about the classic summer treat without the mess! Plus, you can make them any flavor you want!
- 2 Egg Whites
- 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tarter
- 1 teaspoon Kool-Aid Powder (flavor of choice)
- 12 - 18 Ice Cream Cones
- 1 Cup Chocolate Melting Wafers
- 1/2 Cup Sprinkles
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20 Minute Cheesy Caprese Pesto Tarts
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I don't know about you, but I adore appetizers, especially around the holidays. We make these 20 minute cheesy pesto tarts all the time!
- 1/4 Cup Fisher Walnuts
- 3 Cloves Garlic
- 3 Cups Basil (fresh, packed)
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil Extra Virgin (plus 1 Tablespoon)
- 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese (plus 1 Tablespoon )
- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- Salt (to taste)
- 2 Sheets Puff Pastry
- 1 Cup Grape Tomatoes (halved)
- 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese (cubed)
- 1 Pinch Black Pepper (fresh cracked)
- Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
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Easy Veggie Pizza Tarts Appetizer
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- 1 Package Crescent Rolls or Crescent Roll Sheet
- 4 Ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Light Mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Plain Yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon Dill (Fresh Chopped)
- 1 Clove Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
- Salt to Taste
- 1/2 Cup Red and Orange Peppers (sliced and chopped)
- 1/3 Cup Olives (sliced)
- 1 Head (not bunch Broccoli, Chopped fine)
- 1/3 Cup English Cucumber (diced (peeled if desired))
- 1/3 Cup Grape Tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/3 Cup Colby Jack Cheese (finely shredded)
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Strawberries and Cream Protein Bars
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Dairy and soy free strawberries and cream protein bars are so easy to make and are a great way to lose weight by not eating the wrong foods.
- 1/4 Cup [Fisher Nuts] Pecans
- 1/2 Cup Fisher Nuts Almonds
- 1/3 Cup Vanilla Protein (We use Complete or Vega)
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
- 2 Cups Gluten Free Flour Blend or Coconut Flour and Almond Flour Blend
- 2-3 Tablespoons Coconut Milk (or other dairy free milk)
- 1 Cup Freeze Dried Strawberries (* see note)
- 1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds
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Bacon Wrapped Strawberry Stuffed Jalapenos
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We often think of strawberries for strawberry shortcake, but try this twist of bacon wrapped strawberry stuffed jalapenos for the perfect summer appetizer!
- 6 Large Jalapenos
- 1 Cup Queso Fresco
- 3/4 Cup [Driscoll's] Strawberries (chopped)
- Pepper
- 6 Slices Bacon (we prefer applewood smoked for this dish)
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Cowboy Caviar Quinoa
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It's some of our favorites in a whole new way. Cowboy caviar quinoa is a mashup of the classic cowboy caviar salsa and a healthy quinoa side.
- 2 Cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
- 1 Cup Quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 1/2 Cup Frozen Corn (defrosted)
- 1 Can Diced Italian or Mexican Style Tomatoes (drained)
- 1/2 Purple Onion (diced)
- 1 Can Black-Eyed Peas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 Can Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 Small Avocados (diced)
- ½ Bunch Cilantro
- 1/2 Cup Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 Cup Bertolli White Wine Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 1 Tablespoon Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
- 1 Tablespoon Dry Parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon Dry Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice (fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Dry Basil
- 1 teaspoon Dry Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- Salt and Pepper to taste
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Kids Chocolate Starfish Snack
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This cute kids chocolate starfish snack requires no baking and is made with healthy ingredients. It's a fun and easy activity to do with kids in the kitchen.
- 1 Cup Quick Cooking Oats
- 2/3 Cup Desiccated Coconut
- 1/2 Cup Peanut Butter
- 1/2 Cup Ground Flaxseed
- 1/2 Cup Mini Chocolate Chips
- 1/3 Cup Honey (+ 1 tbsp )
- 1/4 Cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Cup Melted Chocolate
- 1/2 Cup Sprinkles
- Additional Eyes (bows and mouth sprinkles)
- Star Shaped Cookie Cutters (big and small)
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Salted Milk Chocolate Homemade Caramels Recipe
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These amazing caramels are sold in Costco and this year we are busting out a copycat salted milk chocolate homemade caramels recipe that is to die for.
- 1 Bag Milk Chocolate Chips (16oz, good quality )
- Flaked Sea Salt
- 1 3/4 Cup Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Light Corn Syrup
- 5 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Flaked Sea Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
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Hot Cocoa No Bake Cookies
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Our family has been making these hot cocoa no bake cookies practically every week all winter and I don't feel bad about it one bit.
- 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 3/4 Cup Sugar
- Pinch Salt
- 2 Tablespoon Hot Cocoa Mix
- 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 Cup Milk
- 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 Cup Nutella
- 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla
- 3 Cups Quick Cooking (not old fashioned oats)
- 1 1/2 Cups Mini Marshmallows
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Biscoff Rice Krispies
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Biscoff Rice Krispies, it's a delicious treat that involves biscoff, and chocolate. What could be better?
- 1 Cup Corn Syrup (Karo)
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Biscoff
- 5 Cups Rice Krispies
- Milk Chocolate Chips
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