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Raspberry Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Blondies

Add to ❤ Favorites These raspberry hazelnut chocolate chip blondies are seriously fudgy and decadent. Whoever you give this to is definitely falling head over heels for you! Ingredients for an 8×8 inch baking pan 1¾ cups (219g) all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon baking powder ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, melted 1⅓ cup (267g) light brown sugar 1 whole egg 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla paste 1/2 cup fresh raspberries 1/3 cup roasted halved hazelnuts 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, plus 1 tablespoon more for the top 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, plus 1 tablespoon more for the top Read the Instructions here  

Cherry Pecan Chocolate Power Bites

Add to ❤ Favorites Cherry, Pecan, Chocolate Power Bites are a healthy pick-me-up snack anytime of day! Ingredients for 18 bites 1 cup whole oats ½ cup peanut butter ⅓ cup honey ¼ cup milled flax seed ¼ cup chai seeds ⅓ cup dried cherries, cut in half ⅓ cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips ⅓ cup chopped pecans Read the Instructions here  

World’s Best Carolina Pulled Pork

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 8-10 servings 5-8 pound Pork Shoulder/Butt, bone in and fat pad on top For the Brine 4 Cups Water 4 Cups Apple Cider ½ Cup Kosher Salt ½ Cup Dark Brown Sugar 3 Heaping Tablespoons Dry Rub 2 Bay Leaves 1 Pinch Red Pepper Flakes For the Dry Rub 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder 1 Heaping Tablespoon Smoked Paprika 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder 1½ Tablespoon Kosher Salt 1 Tablespoon Pepper 2 Teaspoons Cayenne Powder 2 Teaspoons Dry Mustard 1 Tablespoon Cumin ½ Cup Dark Brown Sugar For the Vinegar Sauce *this is optional but we love it ½ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar ½ Cup White Vinegar ¼ Cup to ⅓ Cup Brown Sugar ½ Teaspoon Chili Powder 2 Pinches Red Pepper Flakes Salt to taste Read the Instructions here  

Sausage Bread

Add to ❤ Favorites This Sausage Bread was even good reheated for lunch the next day. You could make  this ahead of time and reheat it. Ingredients for 4-6 servings 1 (11-oz) can refrigerated French bread dough (Pillsbury) 1 lb pork sausage (Tennessee Pride or Jimmy Dean) 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tsp Italian seasoning, divided 2 Tbsp butter, melted 1 clove garlic, crushed Read the Instructions here  

One-Pot Caprese Pasta

Add to ❤ Favorites The recipe uses simple, fresh seasonings, so the few but flavorful ingredients take center stage. Plus, you can make it in less than 20 minutes! Ingredients for 6 servings 4 1/2 cups water 1 pound whole grain spaghetti 3 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 2 cups fresh basil, chopped (reserve some for garnish) 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 8 ounces skim shredded mozzarella Read the Instructions here  

Mushroom Wonton Soup

Add to ❤ Favorites Mushroom Wonton Soup! Homemade wontons with mushrooms and tofu served in a rich mushroom broth. A vegetarian and vegan must! Ingredients ~24 wonton wrappers (use vegan for vegan version) 1 teaspoon sesame oil 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms (or combination of mushrooms) 8 ounces extra-firm tofu, pressed 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ginger, grated 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 green onion, chopped Wonton Soup 4 cups mushroom broth 2 cups mushroom broth 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon ginger, grated 1 cup shredded cabbage 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 green onions, chopped Read the Instructions here  

Crock-Pot French Onion Soup Recipe

Add to ❤ Favorites Onion lovers unite! Your going to love this simple recipe for Crock-Pot French Onion Soup! Ingredients for 6 servings 3 large yellow onions peeled and sliced thin 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons garlic minced 64.5 ounces low sodium beef broth homemade OR 6 cans (10.75 ounces each) 1 whole bay leaf 1 sprig fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried 6 slices French Bread sliced 1 cup Swiss cheese shredded 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded Read the Instructions here  

Piccalilli Recipe

Add to ❤ Favorites Piccalilli is traced back to the 18th Century and was originally called Indian pickle, which would indicate its origin. I would imagine since it is a low cost, easy food to make and lasts for months, was the reason it was so popular and has remained so to this day. Ingredients 8 ounces Cauliflower, Chopped into small pieces 6 ounces Shallot, Sliced into small pieces 6 ounces Cucumber, Chopped into small pieces 6 ounces Carrot, Chopped into small pieces 3 ounces Green Beans, Chopped into small pieces 1 1/2 tablespoons Salt 5 cups Apple Cider Vinegar 2/3 cup Sugar 2 teaspoons Ground Turmeric 1 1/2 tablespoons Mustard Powder 1 1/2 tablespoons Ground Ginger 1/8 teaspoon Grated Nutmeg 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Read the Instructions here  

Loaf Pan Neapolitan Cake

Add to ❤ Favorites Introducing, “Loaf Pan Neapolitan Cake”. It’s a vanilla, chocolate and strawberry flavored cake baked in a loaf pan. Ingredients for 8 servings 1 1/2 cups (6 oz) cake flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar (6.15 oz) 1 large egg, room temperature 1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided use 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (5 oz) whole milk, room temperature 1/2 tablespoon strawberry Jell-O powder 1/4 teaspoon strawberry extract (optional) 1/2 oz semisweet chocolate, melted 2 teaspoons extra dark unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vegetable oil Read the Instructions here  

Buffalo Meatballs in Puff Pastry Cups

Add to ❤ Favorites Buffalo Meatballs in Puff Pastry Cups – Delicious buffalo sauce meatballs stuffed inside baked puff pastry cups and topped with blue cheese dressing! Ingredients for 12 servings FOR THE PUFF PASTRY AND MEATBALLS 1 Puff Pastry Sheet, thawed 24 frozen, fully cooked Reduced Fat Turkey Meatballs 1 cup hot buffalo sauce (Frank’s Red Hot is what I like to use) 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar FOR THE BLEU CHEESE DRESSING 3/4-cup non-fat plain yogurt 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons reduced fat crumbled blue cheese salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste Read the Instructions here  

Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies

Add to ❤ Favorites Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies really don’t need any introduction, the name says it all! Ingredients for 4 servings 1 box Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix – baked according to directions in a foil lined 11X7 inch pan. 1 1/2 cups peanut butter, creamy 3 cups powdered sugar 3/4 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 bag Ghiradelli 60% Cacao bittersweet morsels (10oz) 6 tablespoons heavy cream Read the Instructions here  

Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Add to ❤ Favorites If you need something to make that is so incredibly easy for a Valentine’s Party, or any other occasion for that matter, Chocolate Covered Pretzels are your answer. I mean, who doesn’t like a little chocolatey yumminess combined with that little salty crunch. Ingredients Package of pretzel rods and/or twists Semi-sweet chocolate (I prefer Ghiradelli) Assorted sprinkles, seasonal for extra fun Read the Instructions here