Recipes
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Caramel Pecan Cookies
Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 4 hr (includes cooling)Ingredients:Ingredients for basic butter cookies1 1/2 cups sugar1 cup heavy cream3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into bits1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups pecans (1/2 lb), toasted , cooled, and coarsely choppedInstructions:Grease a 13- by 9-inch metal baking pan, then line with foil, leaving…
Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Muffins
Ingredients:Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the muffin tin1 pint (16 ounces) cookies and cream ice cream, melted1 1/4 cups self-rising flour15 chocolate sandwich cookies, such as Oreos2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
Cookies ‘n’ Cream Crunch recipes
Ingredients:1 (6 1/2-ounce) package sugar-free chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed1/3 cup chopped pecans3 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine, melted1 quart vanilla no-sugar-added, fat-free ice cream, softened
Cookies and Cream Cupcakes recipes
Ingredients:1 cup Dutch process cocoa2 cups boiling water1 cup butter, softened2 cups superfine sugar4 large eggs2 3/4 cups all-purpose soft-wheat flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon chocolate extractvegetable oil cooking spray1/2 cup butter, softened1 (16-oz.) package powdered sugar1/3 cup whipping cream1/8 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract15 cream-filled miniature chocolate sandwich…
Hidden Mint Cookies
Ingredients:18-ounce roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough, sliced 1/4-inch thin14-ounce package chocolate mint wafers1 egg, beaten1 tablespoon coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans, or enough to cover top of cookies
Red Velvet-Blueberry Ice Cream Pie
Ingredients:4 store-bought red velvet cupcakes1 1/2 pints vanilla ice cream1 1/2 pints blueberry sorbet2 cups cold heavy cream2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
Banana-Toffee Cupcakes recipes
Ingredients:cupcakes5.2 ounces white rice flour (about 1 cup)2.1 ounces sweet white sorghum flour (about 1/2 cup)2.3 ounces cornstarch (about 1/2 cup)1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 small bananas)1/2 cup canola oil2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup…
Red Velvet Cupcakes recipes
Ingredients:cupcakescooking spray10 ounce cake flour (about 2 1/2 cups)3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon kosher salt1 1/2 cups granulated sugar6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened2 large eggs1 1/4 cups nonfat buttermilk1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 tablespoons red food coloring (about 1 ounce)frosting5 tablespoons butter, softened4 teaspoons nonfat…
Pug Cupcakes recipes
Ingredients:1 vanilla cupcake with vanilla frosting2-3 chewy chocolate candies (such as Tootsie Rolls)1 fruit roll, or red/pink chewy candy (such as Tootsie Rolls)3 small chocolate candies or sugar pearls1/2 cup additional vanilla frosting
Schnauzer Cupcakes recipes
Ingredients:1 vanilla cupcake with blue frosting2 black small candies, sugar pearls, or jelly beans2 red or pink small candies, sugar pearls, or jelly beans1 marshmallow1/4 cup additional blue frosting1/4 cup additional vanilla frosting
Chocolate Orange Cupcakes with Limoncello Frosting
Special equipment: cupcake liners, 2 muffin pans To make the cupcakes: mix the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions, substituting orange juice for the water. Toss the chocolate chips with the flour. Fold the chocolate chips and the candied orange peel into the chocolate mixture. Line the muffin pan with the cupcake liners. Fill…
Maltese Cupcakes recipes
Ingredients:1 vanilla cupcake with vanilla frosting2 (2– x 1-inch) Rice Krispie Treats1 large marshmallow (not jumbo)1 fruit roll or red/pink chewy candy (such as Tootsie Rolls)1 small chocolate candies, sugar pearls, or chocolate frosting1/4 cup additional vanilla frosting for decorating
Lemon Cupcakes
Remember to add eggs, oil, and milk to your shopping list if your cake mix of choice requires them—or, if you are very short on time, use ready-made cupcakes. Store the cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 2 days.Ingredients:1 box of your favorite cake mix3 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature25 ounces lemon…
Espresso Cupcakes
A quick and easy cupcake with espresso and dark chocolate to celebrate my blog’s 1st birthday.Ingredients:Cup softened butterCup sugar2 large eggsCup flour1 teaspoon baking powderTeaspoon baking soda1 tablespoon cocoa powder1 tablespoon espresso coffee powderCup dark chocolate chips, melted2 tablespoon milkInstructions:Preheat the oven to 400F.Mix the butter and sugar properly.Add the eggs and whisk until it’s…
Jade’s Strawberry-Filled Cupcakes
Ingredients:1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup quinoa flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt1 cup sugar1 stick butter, at room temperature2 large eggs, at room temperature1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/3 cup strawberry fruit spread or jam1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, such as Ghirardelli1 stick butter, at room…
Apple Bok Choy Salad
Ingredients:6 cups finely chopped bok choy1 large apple, shredded1 large carrot, shredded1/2 cup chopped red onion1/2 cup unsweetened soy, hemp, or almond milk1/2 cup raw cashews or 1/4 cup raw cashew butter1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup raisins1 teaspoon Dijon mustardInstructions:Combine bok choy, apple, carrot, and chopped onion in a large bowl.Blend soy milk, cashews, vinegar,…
CHOCOLATE CHIP + HEMP PROTEIN BARS recipes
Hey, hunnies. How are you doing? I am feelin myself lately, tbh. A couple days ago I had a kinda blue mental health day but since then I have woken up in the best mood and simply EXCITED about bein alive! This is big for me because my regular mindset is to overanalyze everything and…
Roast Half Chicken with Cashew Tarator and Celery recipes
Ingredients:2 tablespoons unsalted butter½ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper1 large egg white½ cup (packed) light brown sugar2 cups walnut halves2 cups cashews1 ¼-inch-thick slice white bread, torn1 garlic clove, finely grated¼ cup fresh lemon juice½ teaspoon ground coriander½ cup olive oilkosher salt2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more½ 3½–4-pound chicken (backbone removed)kosher…
Sustenance Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Swiss Chard recipes
Reprinted with permission from The Perfect Blend, copyright 2016 Tess Masters. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC. (Photography copyright 2016 by Anson Smart) Ingredients For the cauliflower rice: 2 medium heads cauliflower, cut into florets (See How to Cut and Core Cauliflower) 1/4 cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon…
Kitchen Sink Nut Butter recipes
My goal was to pack as many healthy ingredients in as possible. I ended up adding walnuts, almonds, pecans, flax, chia, hemp, pure maple syrup, fine grain sea salt, pure vanilla extract, and a touch of coconut oil for an ultra silky feel. You can’t tell by the photo how many amazing ingredients are lurking…
Cocoa-Nut Energy Bites
Choose dates that are soft and pliable—even if that means pitting them yourself.Ingredients:1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil, melted, cooled, plus more for pan3 tablespoons cacao nibs5 ounces pitted Medjool dates (about 8)1/2 cup nut butter3 tablespoons ground chia seeds, ground flaxseed, and/or ground hemp seeds1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 tablespoons almond flour or…
Deep Dish Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake recipes
Holy mega chocolate-peanut butter-gasms. This is THE Ultimate Epic Healthy Cake (notice the official-looking capitalization there). I set out to make one cake to rule them all, and I think I succeeded. But you should be the judge. Make the recipe and tell me what you think. I would apologize for all the ice cream cakes…
Anadama Bread
We like this textured, molasses-tinged loaf with a mix of seeds, but you can simplify by using a larger amount of just a couple of them.Ingredients:2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more1 1/4-ounce envelope active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoon)1 cup stone-ground medium cornmeal1/4 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses2 tablespoons hemp seeds or white…
Roast Half Chicken With Cashew Tarator and Celery
Chefs do crazy things with nuts. In this otherwise straightforward chicken dish, cashews are transformed into a creamy sauce, and candied spiced walnuts are used as a crunchy topper.Ingredients:2 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 large egg white1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar2 cups walnut halves2 cups cashews1 1/4-inch-thick slice white bread,…