Pumpkin Pie Cookies
Pumpkin Pie Cookies
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Indulge in the flavors of fall with these soft and chewy pumpkin pie cookies topped with a dollop of whipped cream. Perfect for satisfying your pumpkin spice cravings!


  • 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter (softened, not warm)
  • 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/3 Cup White Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 ¾ Cups Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 Cup Cinnamon Sugar
  • Pie Crust (crumbled)
  • 2/3 Cup Pumpkin Puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
  • 1/4 Cup Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • Whipped Cream (for garnish)

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Apple Bread with Brown Sugar Icing
Apple Bread with Brown Sugar Icing
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Makes 2 loaves.


  • 3 Cups Flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1/2 Cup Browned Butter ((see note on how to make it), reserve 3 Tablespoons for the icing and add the rest to the bread)
  • 1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 3 Large Eggs (whisked)
  • 1 3/4 Cups Apple Butter (or applesauce)
  • 1/2 Cup Sour Cream (or buttermilk)
  • 3/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 6 Tablespoons Whole Milk
  • 3 Tablespoons Browned Butter ((see note for dividing the butter), saved from above)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 2 Cups Powdered Sugar

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Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Recipe
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Recipe
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I looooooove this pork. It is one of the most simple ways to make carnitas, but it is so juicy and flavorful.


  • Corn Tortillas
  • Queso Fresco (crumbled)
  • Cilantro (chopped)
  • Red Onion (diced)
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon Oil
  • 4 lbs Pork Shoulder/Butt (boneless)
  • 1 Onion (chopped)
  • 3 Cloves Garlic (pressed)
  • 1 Jalapeno (seeded and chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fresh Black Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon White Vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 2 Oranges (juiced)
  • 1 Lime (juiced)

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Easy Grilled Chicken Tacos
Easy Grilled Chicken Tacos
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Looking for a delicious and nutritious meal option? Try these grilled chicken tacos, packed with lean protein and fresh pico de gallo, for a satisfying and healthy meal that will leave your taste buds and body happy.


  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 12 Corn Tortillas (Vista brand)
  • Pico De Gallo

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Cheesy Roasted Vegetables
Cheesy Roasted Vegetables
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This Cheesy Basil Roasted Vegetable Recipe is one of the easiest ways to highlight fresh seasonal produce!


  • 2 Medium Carrots (peeled, sliced)
  • 2 Small Zucchini (sliced)
  • 2 Small Yellow Squash (sliced)
  • 3/4 Cup Low-Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese (divided (reserve 1/4 Cup of the cheese))
  • 3/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese (divided (reserve 1/4 Cup))
  • 1/4 Cup Basil (chopped or 1-2 Tablespoons Dried Basil (reserving a little fresh basil for garnish))
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper

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Lemon Jello Cake
Lemon Jello Cake
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This Lemon Jello Cake is perfect anytime of year, but it's especially great for Easter and the 4th of July. It's an easy lemon cake that uses a few shortcuts to speed things up!


  • 1 Box Lemon Cake Mix (15.25 oz)
  • 4 Eggs (large)
  • 1 ⅓ Cups Water
  • 2/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Package Lemon Jello (small box — 3 oz)
  • 2 Lemons (juiced)
  • 1 ½ Cups Powdered Sugar

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Berries and Cream Cheesecake Bars
Berries and Cream Cheesecake Bars
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These Berries and Cream Cheesecake Bars are my favorite dessert! The easy oil pie crust pairs with the most delicately sweet cheesecake filling and is topped with a simple berry topping.


  • 2 ¼ Cups Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Milk
  • 4 Cups Blackberries (frozen or fresh-divided *see note)
  • 1/3 Cup Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons [Cornaby's Ultra Gel] (see note for substitute)
  • 1/2 Cup Water (see note)
  • 1 ½ Cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Vanilla
  • 12 Ounces Cream Cheese (1 ½ bricks, softened)
  • 3/4 Cup Powdered Sugar

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Brazilian Smoked Tri Tip on a Traeger
Brazilian Smoked Tri Tip on a Traeger
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You need a Traeger and you really need to make this smoked tri tip on a Traeger!  The meat is tender, juicy and packed full of flavor!


  • 2 1/2 Pounds Tri Tip
  • 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup White Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Black Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (minced )
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 Cup Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Kosher Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 Pinch Nutmeg

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Marinated Smoked Chicken Thighs on the Traeger
Marinated Smoked Chicken Thighs on the Traeger
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We have smoked chicken breasts, a whole chicken and chicken wings so it was high time we share our smoked chicken thighs recipe. Chicken thighs have the best flavor and we are ramping that flavor up in the Traeger!


  • 5-7 Chicken thighs (Boneless, skinless)
  • 1/4 Cup Honey
  • 1/2 Cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon All Spice
  • 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger (ground)
  • 1/2 Onion (yellow, minced)
  • 5 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/3 Cup Dark Brown Sugar (or up to 2/3 Cup (See Note))
  • 1 Tablespoon BBQ Rub
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Water

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Peach Crisp
Peach Crisp
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This peach crisp recipe is the BEST! The peaches become gooey as they cook, and the topping tastes like a warm oatmeal cookies!


  • 6-8 Peaches (peeled and sliced)
  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 Cup Old-Fashioned Oats
  • 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 3/4 Cup Butter (cold)

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