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Raspberry Sweet Rolls

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Most sweet rolls are either too dry, too sweet, or just plain boring, but these Raspberry Sweet Rolls are anything but!

1 Cup Milk (Whole )
1/4 Cup Sugar
3 Tablespoons Butter (unsalted)
2¼ teaspoons Instant Yeast
1 Egg (Large, whisked)
2 ½ - 3 Cups All Purpose Flour
1 ½ teaspoons Salt
12 Ounces Raspberries (Fresh, see note)
1/4 Cup White Sugar
1 ¼ teaspoons Cornstarch
1/4 Cup Butter (softened)
1 Pound Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoon Salt
¼-½ Cup Milk (or Evaporated Milk)

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Smoked Chicken Power Greens Kale Salad

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A healthy and delicious kale salad packed with apples, bacon, craisins, almonds and of course, smoked chicken then tossed with a simple poppy seed dressing.

1/4 Cup White Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Milk
1/3 Cup Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Mustard
1 Tablespoon Onion (minced )
1/3 Cup Mayonnaise
1 Cup Vegetable Oil
1 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds
1 Bunch Kale (washed, stem removed and chopped into ribbons)
1/4 Lemon
2 Pinches Salt
2-3 Chicken Breasts (smoked, cooked and sliced thin)
1 Apple (large red chopped)
4 Slices Bacon (cooked and chopped)
1/2 Cup Almonds (sliced )
1 Cup Craisins
2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese (shavings)
1 ½ Cups Broccoli (chopped )

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Rustic Tomato Tart

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This Rustic Tomato Tart is even more wildly delicious than it looks. It's one of my absolute favorite things to make for entertaining because it looks extra fancy! I also find myself craving it on slow summer days when my garden is bursting with ripe tomatoes!

8-10 Sheets Filo Dough
1/3 Cup Olive Oil
4 ounces Feta Cheese
1 Cup Fontina Cheese (Shredded)
1/3 Cup Red Onions (Thinly Sliced )
1 Tomato (Large Thinly Sliced )
Salt and Pepper
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Cafe Rio Sweet Pork

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Indulge in the savory goodness of a homemade Café Rio Sweet Pork that rivals the restaurant’s famous recipe! This copycat version is a perfect balance of tender, slow-cooked pork that melts in your mouth, infused with a tantalizing blend of brown sugar, tangy enchilada sauce, and a perfect blend of seasonings and herbs.

1 Tablespoons Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder (Heaping )
1 Tablespoon Cumin
1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt (Heaping)
2 teaspoons Black Pepper
2 teaspoons Onion Powder
3 teaspoons Dried Oregano
3 Pounds Pork Shoulder/Butt (Bone in with a nice fat pad on top)
2 Carrots (Large cut in half)
2 Stalks Celery (Halved)
1 Onion (Large Halved)
2 Bay Leaves
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
1 teaspoon Water
10 ounce Enchilada Sauce
2 ⅓ Cups Light Brown Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Cup Coke (Or Dr Pepper is great too)
10 ounce Red Enchilada Sauce ( or a sauce packet)
1 ½ Cups Brown Sugar
2 Cans Rootbeer (Dr Pepper, or Coke)
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

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Mini Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cakes

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Mini lemon poppy seed bundt cakes with a bright lemon glaze and sweet, fresh berries!

1 Box Cake Mix (lemon )
3.4 oz Pudding (Jello lemon instant)
4 Eggs (large, lightly beaten)
3/4 Cup Water
Zest of 1 Lemon
1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
3/4 Cup Sour Cream
1/4 Cup Canola Oil
1 Tablespoons Poppy Seeds (plus 1 Teaspoon)
Zest of 1 Lemon
Juice of 1 Large Lemon (or more if needed)
2 Cups Powdered Sugar
1 Pint Blackberries
1 Pint Raspberries
1 Pint Blueberries
2 Pints Strawberries (hulled and chopped)
1 Tablespoon Sugar
Powdered Sugar for dusting

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My Favorite Lime Cheesecake with Triple Berry Sauce

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Don't even try to resist this Lime Cheesecake with Triple Berry Sauce! Your resistance is futile, trust me! It is smooth and creamy with the perfect blend of tartness and sweetness! Don't let cheesecake intimidate you. We will walk you through each step. It's so easy!

1 1/2 Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs (Fine Ground )
1/3 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Butter (melted)
Pinch Salt
1 Springform Pan (9 inch)
16 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
1/2 Cup Sour Cream
2 Eggs (Large, at room temperature)
3/4 Cup White Sugar
Zest of 3 Limes
1/4 Cup Lime Juice (Fresh, about 2 large regular limes * see note)
1 Tablespoon Corn Starch (plus 1 Teaspoon)
1 teaspoon Vanilla
9x13" Pan
3 Cups Water ( Boiling )
Whipped Cream For Serving if Desired
1 1/4 Cup Triple Berries with Blueberries (Frozen, Raspberries, Blackberries)
2 Tablespoons Sugar
Zest of 1/2 Lime
1/2 teaspoon Ultra Gel (Cornaby's, or 1 Teaspoon Flour )

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Adult AND Kid Approved One Skillet Chicken Fajitas

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These juicy, flavorful chicken, peppers and onions fajitas are hands down the best fajitas I've ever had and it all starts with a marinade and a secret in the peppers

1/3 Cup Orange Juice
Juice of 1 1/2 limes
1/3 Cup Pineapple Juice
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil or Canola Oil
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 1/2 teaspoons Cumin
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/4 teaspoon Ground Coriander
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/3 Cup Chopped Cilantro
4 Chicken Breasts (sliced)
1 Red, Orange and Green Bell Peppers (one of each, three peppers total, cored, seeded and sliced)
1 Onion (sliced)
1 teaspoon Olive Oil (plus more if needed)
1 teaspoon Taco Seasoning (homemade )
1 Tablespoon Butter
Flour Tortillas
Avocado (sliced)
Sour cream
Cheese
Limes
Salsa

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The BEST Pork Carnitas

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It was high time we made the BEST Pork Carnitas Recipe and this is it. A hint of citrus, juicy meat with those classic crispy bits!

1 1/2 Cups Orange Juice
1/2 Cup Pineapple Juice (or lemon juice)
20 Cloves Garlic
2 Cups Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup Kosher Salt
1 Tablespoon Cumin
1 Tablespoon Oregano
1 Tablespoon Orange Peel (dried )
1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
1/2 Cup Oil
3-4 lb Pork Butt or shoulder (bone-in * (see notes for using boneless or cubed pork shoulder))
2 Tablespoons Cumin
1 Tablespoon Oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons Orange Peel (dried )
2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
1/2 Cup Orange Juice
1/4 Cup Lime Juice
1/4 Cup Chicken Broth
Canola Oil (for final crisping)

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The Best Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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The Best Banana Cake Recipe with cream cheese frosting involves the freezer and you won't believe how moist it turns out every single time!

1/3 Cup Butter (unsalted, softened)
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
1 1/2 Cups Buttermilk
4 Tablespoons Sour Cream
3 Large Eggs
1 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
3 Cups Flour (all-purporse, sifted)
1/2 Tablespoon Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 1/3 Cups Bananas (mashed (about 2 large or 3 small bananas))
1/3 Cup Butter (unsalted, softened)
8 oz Cream Cheese
1 Dash Vanilla Extract
3-3 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar

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Coconut Buttermilk Syrup

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We've always been obsessed (as have all of you) with our buttermilk syrup recipe. I often joke it's like liquid gold, but really, it's the only pancake syrup I make anymore. Or at least it was. Things are changing over here and it's going to rock your world. It's sweet and buttery with a hint of coconut. Let the drooling commence!

1/2 Cup Butter (unsalted)
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Buttermilk
1 Tablespoon Karo Syrup (Light )
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
2 teaspoons Coconut Extract

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