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Desserts

Piggy Pie Dessert

INGREDIENTS : 1/2 cup (113g) butter, melted 1 1/2 cups (192g) all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped pecans 1 container (16-ounce) whipped topping 1 package (8-ounce) cream cheese 1 cup (128g) confectioners’ sugar 1 box (3.9-ounce) instant chocolate pudding mix 1 box (3.9-ounce) instant vanilla pudding mix 4 cups milk, divided (I used whole milk) 1 cup heath chips, optional INSTRUCTIONS : Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium bowl, combine butter, flour, and chopped pecans. Using a […]

Dinner & Lunch

Addictive Asian Beef Slaw (Crack Slaw)

“This meal has it all – beef, shredded veggies, soy sauce, hot sauce, and lots of fresh cilantro. This dish is truly addictive.” Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil 4 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 pound ground beef 1/2 head white cabbage, shredded 1/2 head red cabbage, shredded […]

Brownies

Brooke’s Best Bombshell Brownies

Ingredients: 1 cup butter, melted 3 cups white sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish. Combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in […]

Dinner & Lunch

Taco Slaw

Ingredients: 1/2 small head cabbage, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1/2 red onion, minced 1 carrot, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 lime, juiced Directions: In a bowl, mix together the cabbage, jalapeno pepper, red onion, carrot, cilantro, and lime juice. . Source:allrecipes.com

Seafood

Ahi Poke Bowls

INGREDIENTS: 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce 2 tsp. rice vinegar 2 tsp. sesame oil 1 tsp. freshly grated ginger Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 2 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds, plus more for garnish 1 lb. sushi-grade ahi tuna, cut into bite-size pieces FOR SERVING: Cooked […]

Breakfast

the best yummy easy breakfast “‘Granola”

Ingredients: 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup slivered almonds 1 cup cashews 3/4 cup shredded sweet coconut 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup raisins Directions: Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the […]

Dinner & Lunch

Make-Ahead Egg and Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients: 4 large eggs Kosher salt and pepper 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 oz. extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated 4 English muffins, toasted 2 c. baby spinach 4 thin slices ham (optional) Directions: In a bowl, beat eggs with 1 Tbsp water and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large non […]

Desserts

Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight

Ingredients: 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided 3 cups cold 2% milk 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix Optional: Chopped nuts, chocolate […]

Appetizers

Slim Six-Layer Dip

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 2 15-ounce cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 2 teaspoons chili paste or your favorite hot sauce 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 ripe avocados, preferably Hass Kosher salt 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 5 scallions, […]

Desserts

Grandma’s Butterscotch Pie

“This is one of my favorite holiday pies. Serve with whipped cream. Yum!” Ingredients: 1 cup packed light brown sugar 4 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 2 egg yolks, beaten 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked Directions: In top of double boiler, combine brown sugar, […]