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Lemon Roasted Broccoli

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I love how fresh and different this Lemon Roasted Broccoli is. Broccoli can so easily be the same ol' boring thing, but not only does this change things up it also brightens up the broccoli.

4-5 Cups Broccoli (stalks cut short)
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 Cloves Garlic (sliced)
Kosher Salt
Fresh Black Pepper
2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
2 Tablespoons Butter (melted)
1 Tablespoon Pine Nuts (toasted)
1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded)
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest

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Lemon Coconut Cake

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This moist Lemon Coconut Cake has a tangy hint of lemon and is topped with extra fluffy coconut frosting. The perfect easy cake recipe with a fun flavor combo!

3/4 Cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
1 1/3 Cups Granulated Sugar
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
3 Large Eggs
2 1/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoon Salt
3/4 Cup Buttermilk
3 Tablespoons Lemon Zest
1/3 Cup Lemon Juice ((use 1/4 cup for a lighter lemon flavor))
3/4 Cup Unsalted Butter
4-5 Tablespoons Canned Coconut Milk ((mix well before measuring))
1/2 teaspoon Coconut Extract ((optional))
3 - 3.5 Cups Powdered Sugar
1/4 Cup Toasted Coconut (*)

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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If you love carrot cake, then you definitely need to try these Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting! They're moist, have a delicate cupcake crumb, and LOTS of delicious frosting.

1 1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 Cup Oil
3/4 Cup White Sugar
1/3 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
2 Large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 Cups Finely Grated Carrots ((about 200g))
2 Tablespoon Milk
3/4 Cup Unsalted butter (softened)
4 Ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
3 1/2 - 4 Cups Powdered Sugar
1-2 Tablespoon Heavy Cream
1/4 Cup Orange Candy Melts
1/4 Cup Green Candy Melts

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Amazing Pork Dumplings

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Ground pork, garlic, ginger, and Asian spices are mixed together and stuffed in pre-made wonton wrappers to steamed to perfection to make the most amazing pork dumplings. Don’t forget the Sriracha Soy Sauce for dipping!

1 Cup Soy Sauce
2 1/2 Tablespoons Sriracha Sauce
Juice of 2 Large Lemons (or 3 smaller ones)
1 Bunch Scallions (divided)
1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
1 Tablespoon Garlic (minced, about 3 small cloves)
2 teaspoons Ginger (minced, raw )
12 Ounces Ground Pork
3 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
2 teaspoons Soy Sauce
1/2 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice (optional)
1 Egg
1 Package 48 Wonton/Dumpling Wrappers (round preferrably) (I only found square so I used a biscuit cutter to make them round)
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil for Frying

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Easy Easter Nest Cookies

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Easy Easter nest cookies are an easy, no bake treat that kids and adults will love. Chewy, chocolatey and so adorable.

1/2 Cup Butter
1/2 Cup Milk
2 Cups Granulated Sugar
1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder
3 Cups Rolled Oats (old fashioned or quick oats work)
1 Cup Shredded Coconut
Chocolate Eggs

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Fantastic Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars

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Snickerdoodle cookies were one of my favorite things as a kid, and these Fantastic Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars are those cookies on a whole new level!

1 Cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 1/2 Cups Brown Sugar
2 Large Eggs
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
2 3/4 Cups Flour
8 Ounces Cream Cheese (1 package, softened)
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 Large Egg
2 teaspoon Cinnamon
3 Tablespoons Sugar

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Southern Sausage Breakfast Cake

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Savory breakfasts tend to always be the same thing, but we've started making this Southern sausage breakfast cake with maple butter sauce and it's delicious!

1 Pound Maple Sausage
1/2 Yellow Onion (diced)
1 1/2 Cups Red and Yellow Peppers (chopped)
2 Cups Flour
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
2 Tablespoons Shortening
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
3/4 teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend
1 Egg (beaten)
3/4 Cup Buttermilk
1/4 Cup Sour Cream
1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
1/4 Cup Butter

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Instant pot Blueberry french toast bake 3 ways

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Instant Pot Blueberry french toast bake three ways covers french toast casserole in the oven, slow cooker french toast and as photographed, instant pot blueberry french toast bake!

1 Loaf Challah Bread (cut in 1-2" squares, about 5 to 5 1/2 cups)
1 Cup Fresh Blueberries
1 Package Cream Cheese (8 oz, softened)
2 Eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla
2/3 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Milk
Maple Syrup and Powdered Sugar (for serving)
1/4 Cup Flour
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Pinch Salt
1/4 Cup Cold Butter (Cut into pieces)

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Garlic Honey Mustard Ham

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After posting the World's Best Brown Sugar Ham we just had to come up with another Easter Ham Recipe. Our Garlic Honey Mustard Ham is so easy, but so flavorful!

4 Tablespoons Butter (unsalted)
4 Tablespoons Honey
3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
5 Cloves Garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
2 Tablespoon Stone Ground Mustard
10 Pound Spiral Ham
Ham Dipping Sauces

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Cadbury Mini Egg Cupcakes

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Say “Hello” to spring with these festive Cadbury Mini Egg Cupcakes! Decorated with a cute bunny peeking out of the grass, these easy to make cupcakes are the perfect Easter treat.

1 Cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
1 1/2 Cups Granulated Sugar
1 1/2 Cups Cake Flour
1 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
2 Tablespoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
4 Large Eggs (room temperature)
1 Cup Milk
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1 cup Cadbury Mini Eggs (crushed )
24 Bunny Peeps
Sprinkles
1 Cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
4-6 cups Confectioners’ Sugar
1/4 Cup Whole Milk
1/2 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract

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