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Chocolate Chip Cookie Muffins

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Looking for a delicious and easy chocolate chip muffin recipe? Look no further! This recipe includes a helpful video tutorial for making the perfect batch of chocolate chip cookie muffins.

2 Cups All Purpose Flour
1/3 Cup Sugar (white )
1/3 Cup Brown Sugar (light )
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 Eggs (lightly beaten)
2/3 Cup Milk
1/2 Cup Butter (melted and cooled)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
11.5 oz Chocolate Chips (milk chocolate, semisweet)
1/2 Cup Walnuts (I left these out)

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Authentic Charro Beans Recipe

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Discover the traditional flavors of Mexico with this authentic charro beans recipe. Made with slow-cooked pinto beans, bacon, and a blend of flavorful spices, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

1 Pound Dried Pinto Beans ((see Notes for using canned beans))
1/2 Yellow Onion (or white)
3 Cloves Garlic (smashed)
2 Bay Leaves
1 ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Dried Mexican Oregano ((this is a must!))
6 Cups Water (or more)
8 Ounces Bacon (chopped)
1 Cup Ham (cubed, cooked)
2 ½ Ounces Chorizo
1/2 Yellow Onion (or white, diced)
1 Jalapeño (minced)
2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon (or 1 bouillon cube for after cooking)
3 Roma Tomatoes (diced)
½-1 Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce (minced)
1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
3/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin
Kosher Salt (to taste)
Cilantro (chopped, for serving)

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Cheesy Sausage Soufflé

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Cheese soufflé made from 4 different cheeses, sausage and eggs makes the best breakfast casserole of all time! I love it so much and keep going back for more!

1 Pound Sausage (cooked (or bacon, chopped, or ham, diced))
2 Cups Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded *see note)
3 Cups Cheddar Cheese (sharp, shredded)
1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
1/2 Cup Milk
1 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
1 ½ Cups Cottage Cheese
9 Eggs (lightly beaten)
1/3 Cup Butter (melted)
1 Can Green Chiles (small, diced)

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Quick and Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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One of our go to dishes is this quick and easy shortcut Chicken Parmesan recipe. We've found that using crushed croutons makes for the ultimate chicken parmesan recipe!

2 Boneless Skinless Chicken breasts (pounded flat and then cut in half to make 4 chicken breasts)
1 Cup Focaccia or Garden Herb croutons (we get ours at Costco, crushed in a ziploc bag)
Butter and Olive Oil
½-¾ Cup Jarred Marinara Sauce (recipe follows for homemade)
2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese (we prefer precious brand or fresh mozzarella, grated)
Angel Hair Pasta
¼-½ Cup Olive Oil
1/2 Small Onion (finely minced)
2 Carrots (finely minced)
2 Cloves Garlic (finely minced)
2 Cans Crushed Tomatoes (28oz)
1 Can Tomato Sauce (8oz)
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
2 Bay Leaves

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Sausage, Cabbage, and Potatoes

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This one-pot braised sausage, cabbage, and potatoes dish is my new favorite easy dinner, perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any time of year.

4 Sausages (sliced, I used garlic flavored)
5 Medium Yukon Gold Potatoes (chopped in large chunks)
1 Red or Yellow Onion (sliced)
1 Head Cabbage (cored and chopped)
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
3 Cloves Garlic (optional)

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Rice Krispie Treat in a Mug

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If you have 3 simple ingredients and 2 minutes to spare, then you are on your way to a single serving rice krispie treat in a mug! Satisfy that sweet tooth the right way!

1/2 Tablespoon Butter (unsalted)
1 Cup Rice Krispies Cereal
1 ¼ Cup Mini Marshmallows (or 9 Large Marshmallows)

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Healthy Wild Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancakes

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Sometimes you just need a big pile of pancakes and these healthy wild blueberry cottage cheese pancakes will fill your belly but not your waistline.

1 ⅓ Cup Old Fashioned Oats
1 1/2 Cups Cottage Cheese
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 Tablespoon Sugar
4 Large Eggs
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 ½ Cups Wild Blueberries (fresh or frozen)

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Irish Ground Beef and Cabbage

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This hearty and flavorful Irish-inspired dish combines ground beef, cabbage, tomatoes, and seasonings to create a simple and delicious meal. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any night of the week!

1 Pound Ground Beef (85-90%)
1 Yellow Onion (small, chopped)
2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
Salt (to taste)
1 Can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes (15 oz, undrained)
1 Tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Beef Stock
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste (optional for a thicker sauce)
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/2 Head Green Cabbage (chopped)

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Italian Style Beef Chili

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Italian beef chili is hearty, satisfying and perfect for feeding a crowd! It has all the familiar flavors of lasagna, but it's a chili!

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Red Onion (minced *see note)
4 cloves Garlic (small, minced)
1 Red Bell Pepper (minced)
1 Green Bell Pepper (minced)
1 Jalapeno (seeded and minced)
2 teaspoons Fresh Oregano (chopped)
1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley (chopped)
1 ½ teaspoon Fresh Basil (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1.5 lbs Ground Beef
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/4 Cup Ricotta
32 oz Beef Broth
14 oz Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
32 oz Marinara Sauce (*Rao's is our Favorite)
2 Cans Pinto Beans (drained (or black or Borlotti beans))
1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)

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Ham Potato Broccoli Casserole

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Take your taste buds on a comforting journey with this delicious cheesy ham and potato broccoli casserole. It is creamy, cheesy, hearty and a totally comforting meal. Perfect for a family dinner or potluck!

12 New Potatoes (halved or quartered based on size, or 1-2 potatoes per person)
2 Cups Broccoli (chopped)
1/3 Cup Butter
1 Yellow Onion (medium, minced)
1-2 Cups Baby Bella Mushrooms (sliced)
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
1-2 Cups Ham (chopped)
8 Ounces Cream Cheese (cut into 1/2-1" pieces)
2 Cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)

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