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Hot Cocoa Mug Brownie for One

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ALERT!! This is an its-so-easy-its-dangerous alert! And so delicious too! This Hot Cocoa Mug Brownie for One literally takes less than 5 minutes to make and its made with things you already have on hand! Proceed at you're own risk...you're going want to make these every single night!

6 Tablespoons Hot Cocoa Powder
4 Tablespoons Flour
2 Tablespoons Butter (melted )
3 Tablespoons Water
1/4 teaspoon Vanilla

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Easy Garlic Butter Salmon

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I have a confession to make...I don't like seafood! There, I said it! But pretty much everyone else does, so we have been working on salmon recipes, and this Easy Garlic Butter Salmon is so tender and flaky! Plus, you can have a healthy, gorgeous dinner on the table in just 30 minutes!

1/2 Cup Butter (melted)
Zest of 1 Lemon
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
3 Cloves Garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons Dill (dried)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
2 Pounds Salmon
2 Tablespoons Parsley (fresh, chopped)

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Irish Beef Stew

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This Irish Beef stew was a surprising win in the Weeknight Dinners For Everyone category. And moms, it also means you did a St Patrick's day recipe!

2.25 lb Beef Chuck (or stew meat, cubed)
3/4 teaspoons Salt
Black pepper
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
3 Cloves Garlic ( minced)
2 Onions (red, one minced and one chopped in bigger chunks)
4 Slices Bacon (diced)
15 Ounces Coke (Coca Cola pop)
4 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
2 teaspoons Beef Bouillon (Better than Beef Bouillon plus 2 cups of water or 2 cups beef broth)
1 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon (Better than Chicken Bouillon plus 1 cup of water or 1 cup chicken broth *see note)
3 Carrots (large, peeled and cut into chunks on a diagonal)
2 Stalks Celery (large, chopped)
2 Bay Leaves
1 Sprig Thyme (fresh, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
1/4 Cup Flour
1/2 Cup Water (cold )

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Blueberry Pecan Pancakes

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A soft and fluffy pancake loaded up with some of your favorite flavors. We love these blueberry pecan pancakes and can't wait to make them again!

1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
2 teaspoon Baking Powder
2 Tablespoon Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 Egg
1 Cup Milk
2 Tablespoons Butter (melted )
Blueberries (fresh or defrosted frozen-to taste)
Pecans (chopped-to taste)

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Apple Empty Tomb Rolls

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A soft, buttery, flaky roll stuffed full of chopped up apples in an incredible caramel sauce. But what's the secret to Apple Empty Tomb Rolls?

1 Honeycrisp Apple
4 Tablespoon Butter (unsalted, divided)
1/4 Cup Cinnamon Sugar (divided (more if needed))
1 1/2 Cups Mini Marshmallows
1 Package Crescent Rolls (Original )
*SEE NOTE

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Simple Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Lemon Rice

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Juicy, flavorful chicken coated in parmesan cheese, flavorful spices and of course, lots of garlic! You're sure to love this Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Lemon Rice!

1/2 Cup Parmesan (fresh, finely grated)
2 Cloves Garlic (large, minced)
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
3 Large Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless )
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
4 Tablespoons Butter (unsalted, divided)
2 Tablespoons Parsley (fresh, chopped)
2 Cups Brown Rice
2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
4 Cups Chicken Broth
1 Lemon (juiced)
Zest of 1 Lemon
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper

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Better than Grandma's Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

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A simple but flavorful Instant Pot chicken noodle soup that can easily be made stove top or in a slow cooker!

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
4 Stalks Celery (cut in 3 strips and then chopped)
3 Large Carrots
1/2 Envelope Onion Soup Mix
1 1/2 teaspoons Thyme Leaves (Fresh, (or 3/4 teaspoon Dried))
2 1/2 Tablespoons Italian Parsley (Minced Fresh (or 1 Tablespoon Dried))
1 Dash Nutmeg (about 1/8 teaspoon)
2 Tablespoons Bouillon (Better than Bouillon, Roasted Chicken Base)
6 Cups Water (*see note)
1 Chicken (Rotisserie , shredded)
Fresh Pasta Noodles (recipe and instructions below) (*see note)
Salt (to taste)
1 Cup Flour
1 Large Egg (whisked)
1 1/2 teaspoons Olive Oil
1 1/2 teaspoons Water
1 Pinch Salt

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Hot Cross Buns

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Traditional hot cross bun just got a face lift! These Easter Hot Cross Buns are the softest we've ever had! You can totally eat them for breakfast. Or dessert. Or just because.

1 ½ Cups Milk (whole)
1 ½ Cups Water
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Cup Raisins
1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Tablespoon Instant Yeast
4 ¼ Cups Flour (all-purpose )
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
2 Large Eggs
4 Tablespoons Butter (unsalted, softened)
1/4 Cup Water
1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
3/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
2 Ounces Cream Cheese (plus 2 Tablespoons, softened)
1 Tablespoon Butter (unsalted, softened)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 Tablespoon Water

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Spring Ham and Asparagus Lemon Cream Pasta

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This creamy pasta has a hint of lemon which totally brightens the dish along with garlicky asparagus, little peas and juicy ham which makes for a pretty near perfect spring pasta recipe.

8 ounces Pasta (orcchiette )
1 1/2 Tablespoons Butter (unsalted)
1 Tablespoon Flour
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Cup Cream (heavy, or milk)
1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese (fresh, grated, plus more for serving)
1 Lemon (juiced and zested)
Salt to taste
Olive Oil
8 Asparagus Spears (chopped on a diagonal *see note)
1 teaspoon Garlic Seasoning (we use Johnny's Garlic Spread])
1 Package Ham (pre-cubed, about 2 Cups)
1 Cup Peas (frozen )
Parsley (freshly chopped, for garnish)

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Pecan Sticky Buns

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These easy pecan sticky buns are best when they are warm and dripping with sticky caramel-y glaze. The stickier the better!

3/4 Cup Milk (whole is best)
1/4 Cup Buttermilk
1/4 Cup Sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons Yeast (instant )
3 Tablespoons Butter (unsalted )
1 Egg (large, (set out as you scald the milk so it's not cold))
1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
2 1/2-3 Cups Flour
5 Tablespoons Butter (unsalted)
3/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar
3 Tablespoons Corn Syrup (light)
2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
1 Pinch Salt
1/2 Cup Light Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
1 Dash Cloves
Pinch Salt
2 1/2 Tablespoons Butter (melted)
1 teaspoon Flour
3 Tablespoons Butter
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
3 Tablespoons Corn Syrup
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla
3/4 Cup Pecans (toasted *see note)

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