Sparkly Lumps of Coal Oreo Truffles
Sparkly Lumps of Coal Oreo Truffles
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Sparkly Lumps of Coal Oreo Truffles are really easy to make so you can step back and let the kids have fun then devour them while their asleep... or share.


  • 1 Package Oreos
  • 8 Ounces Cream Cheese (Softened)
  • 1 Block Milk Chocolate Dipping Chocolate
  • 1 Container Black Sugar Sprinkles

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Easy No-Bake Chocolate Pie
Easy No-Bake Chocolate Pie
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Have you ever wondered how to make chocolate pie at home? Let’s learn how to make an easy no bake chocolate pie with chocolate Jell-o pudding to thicken.


  • 1 [Pie Crust] (blind baked (see note))
  • 2 Package Chocolate Fudge Pudding (3.4oz packages, instant)
  • 1 Cup Whole Milk
  • 1 Cup Chocolate Milk
  • 8 Ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
  • 14 Ounce Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 4½ Cups Cool Whip or Fresh Whipped Cream
  • 1 Chocolate Bar (for garnish)
  • 4 teaspoons Cold Water
  • 1 teaspoon Unflavored Gelatin (found by the jell-o)
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 3/4 Cup Powdered Sugar (less if you prefer it less sweet)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

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Peppermint Bark Brownies
Peppermint Bark Brownies
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I found this awesome Ghirardelli peppermint bark in full size candy bars versus those little individually wrapped candies and I just had to make a super quick and easy Peppermint Bark Brownies recipe. 2 Ingredients, that's all you need. 


  • 1 Box Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix
  • 4 Full size Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark Bars

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Zucchini Pizza Crust
Zucchini Pizza Crust
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Every year it's the same thing, what to make with zucchini. We always seem to have too many.This year we made a killer zucchini pizza crust.


  • 4 Small or 2 Regular Zucchini (shredded (about 2 cups))
  • 1/2 Cup Flour
  • 1/3 Cup Whole Wheat Four (or gluten free, or oat flour)
  • 1 Cup Shredded Pizza Cheese
  • Dried Italian Seasoning (about 1 teaspoon)
  • Pinch Salt and Pepper
  • 2 Eggs
  • [pizza Sauce]
  • Pizza Toppings of Choice

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Zupas Copycat Tomato Basil Orzo Soup
Zupas Copycat Tomato Basil Orzo Soup
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Everyone loves Zupas and on a whim one evening I decided to make a Zupas Copycat Tomato Basil Orzo Soup and the results were fantastic!


  • 8-10 Tomatoes (chopped in quarters)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 1/2 Cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 Cup Vegetable or Chicken Broth
  • 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 1 Cup Milk
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 Tablespoon Basil (chopped)
  • 2/3 Cup Orzo Pasta
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parmesan Cheese

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Beef & Potato Tacos
Beef & Potato Tacos
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  • 1 Pound Ground Beef
  • 1 Medium Potato (shredded)
  • 2 ½ teaspoons Thyme
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Vinegar
  • Pinch Salt (to taste)
  • Tortillas
  • Cheese (shredded)
  • Lettuce
  • Tomatoes
  • Any other toppings

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Sticky Orange Chicken Drumsticks
Sticky Orange Chicken Drumsticks
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These Sticky Orange Chicken Drumsticks are savory, yummy, and the best drumsticks you will ever taste!


  • 8 Chicken Drumsticks
  • 1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Orange Marmalade (We used Homemade Blood Orange Marmalade, recipe below)
  • Black Pepper
  • Salt
  • Sesame Seeds (for garnish)
  • Green Onions (sliced for garnish)
  • 1 Cup Orange Marmalade
  • 1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Mustard
  • 1 Clove Garlic (minced)
  • 5 Oranges or Blood Oranges
  • 1 Lemon
  • 8 Cups Water
  • 8 Cups Sugar

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Grape Slushy
Grape Slushy
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This is it, the recipe that will be more refreshing than lemonade and an easy way to not waste produce. Grape slushy for the win!


  • 3 Cups Frozen Grapes (we prefer red seedless)
  • 1 1/2-2 Cups Coconut Water

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Ham and Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
Ham and Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
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Our ham and broccoli macaroni and cheese is one of our favorite meals to make. It's the side and main dish (the ham) brought together!


  • 2 Cups Ham (chopped)
  • 2 1/2-3 Cup Broccoli Florets (steamed)
  • 3 Cups Pasta Shells
  • 3 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese (finely shredded, better quality makes a smoother sauce)
  • 1 Cup Medium or Mild Cheddar Cheese (finely shredded)
  • 1 Tablespoon Corn Starch (plus 2 Teaspoons)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 Dashes Hot Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • Pepper
  • 1 Cup Half and Half (may use milk)
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream

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Cosmic Brownies Copycat Recipe
Cosmic Brownies Copycat Recipe
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It's a blast from the past with these 90's inspired Cosmic Brownies Copycat Recipe. They are perfectly fudgey and taste just like your childhood!


  • 1/2 Cup Flour (plus 1 Tablespoon )
  • 1 Cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Butter (plus 3 Tablespoons, unsalted)
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 1/4 Cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1/4 Cup Milk Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
  • Betty Crocker Rainbow Chips Candies

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