Cilantro Lime Quinoa
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Want a healthier Mexican side dish? Cilantro lime quinoa to the rescue! It's a fresh take on the classic cilantro lime rice side dish.
- 2 Cups Quinoa (rinsed)
- 4 Cups Water
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 teaspoons Chicken Bouillon
- 1 Handful Cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 Lime (zested)
- 1/2 Lime (juiced)
- 1 Can Diced Green Chiles (4oz )
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Tender Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
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This is the easiest way to enjoy a juicy, rotisserie like chicken by only using a crockpot. Slow cooker whole chicken that anyone can make!
- 1 Whole Chicken (4-6 lb, giblets removed)
- 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Black Pepper
- 1/2 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme (or 1/2 tsp Dried)
- 1 Clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
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Reese's Peanut Butter Marshmallow Cookie Pie
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This Reese's Peanut Butter Marshmallow Cookie Pie is over the top delicious. Plus 3 questions that have changed my marriage and family.
- 1 Package Peanut Butter Cookie Dough (or 1 *we use Pillsbury)
- 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips
- 12 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
- 1 1/2 to 2 Cups Mini Marshmallows
- Hot Fudge for Drizzle
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Millionaire Skookie
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This millionaire skookie has a secret layer of nutella and dulce de leche under the cookie that would be worth millions if cookies were money.
- 3 Skookie Pans
- Nutella
- Dulce de leche
- 1 Batch [Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough]
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Caramel Sauce
- Chocolate Fudge Sauce
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Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Squares
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Lemon blueberry cheesecake squares are smooth & creamy with a delicious lemon flavor and crunchy graham cracker crust. The blueberry sauce makes them extra special!
- 1 1/2 Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- 6 Tablespoons Melted Butter
- 24 Ounces Brick-Style Cream Cheese (three 8 oz packages, softened to room temperature)
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Zest*
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/3 Cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice (use 1/4 cup if you prefer a milder lemon flavor**)
- 1/2 Cup Sour Cream (room temperature)
- 4 Large Eggs (room temperature)
- 2 Tablespoons Flour
- 3 Cups Fresh Blueberries (frozen work too)
- 1/2 Cup Water (reduce to 1/3 cup if using frozen berries)
- 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
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Marshmallow Toffee Cookies
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Our family decided to spark creativity with a simple cookie recipe and not only did we have a lot of fun but these marshmallow toffee cookies were a hit!
- ¾ Cup Brown Sugar (packed )
- ¾ Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Cup Country Crock®
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 Large Egg Yolk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ¾ teaspoons Salt
- ¼ teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1/2 Cup Mini Chocolate Chips
- 3/4 Cup Milk Chocolate Toffee Bits
- 3/4 Cups Mini Marshmallows
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The Ultimate Cheeseburger Soup
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American's love a juicy, cheesy hamburger but what if you could turn it into an easy soup perfect all year round? The Ultimate Cheeseburger Soup is here!
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 3 Cups Shredded Cheese (medium, or sharp)
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1/4 Cup Flour
- 2 Tablespoons Oil
- 3 Hamburger Buns (cubed)
- Pinch Salt
- 1/3 Cup Butter
- 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 Onion (minced)
- 1 Cup Matchstick Carrots (roughly chopped)
- 2 Stalks Celery (minced)
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire
- 2 Cups Beef Broth
- 3 Cups Half and Half or Milk
- 1 Cup Bacon (cooked and crumbled for garnish)
- 2 Large Red potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheese for garnish
- 2 Tablespoons Chives (minced)
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Apple Pie Pull Apart Bread with Maple Glaze
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This is our new breakfast tradition, apple pie pull apart bread with maple glaze and it only takes frozen roll dough to get started!
- 22 Rhodes Rolls (defrosted)
- 4 Tablespoons Butter (softened)
- 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar (plus 1 Tablespoon )
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 3 Tablespoons Flour
- 2 Apples (peeled and diced (we like Gala and Granny Smith, but really any is fine.))
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon Flour
- 2 Tablespoons Butter (melted)
- 3/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Maple Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 Tablespoon Heavy Cream or Half and Half (additional if needed )
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Simple Chocolate Peppermint Cake
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Perfectly moist, perfectly chocolate and perfectly perfect for any gathering or holiday this simple chocolate peppermint cake is the best holiday cake.
- 1 Box Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix (the powder only)
- 3.4 Ounce Package of Chocolate Fudge Instant Pudding
- 1/2 Cup Water (plus 1 tablespoon )
- 4 Eggs
- 3/4 Cup Oil
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- 4 Sticks Softened Butter
- Pinch Salt
- 8 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons [McCormick Pure Peppermint Extract]
- 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream or milk
- 4 Ounces Good Quality White Chocolate (divided)
- 1 Drop Red Food Coloring
- Peppermint Bits (found in the baking section of any grocery store.)
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Brown Butter Cauliflower Soup
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If you are a cauliflower hater this brown butter cauliflower soup is for you. It's creamy, silky, and takes no milk or cream plus it tastes like potato!
- 1 Head Cauliflower (2 pounds)
- 8 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cut into 8 pieces)
- 1 Leek (white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced thin, and washed thoroughly *see note*)
- 1 Small Onion (halved and sliced thin)
- Salt and Pepper
- 5 Cups Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Sherry Vinegar (we used red wine vinegar)
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Chives (minced)
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