Butterfinger Candy Bar Frosting
Butterfinger Candy Bar Frosting a simple recipe that is spectacular enough for special occasions and easy enough for any day. This rich and creamy peanut butter frosting is speckled with Butterfingers and is perfect to top your favorite dessert.
We have received so many emails from our readers raving about the Butterfinger Brownies we shared last month and telling us all the ways you have been enjoying the frosting. We know how good this is because I have had it on brownies, on cupcakes and on a chocolate cake. It is absolutely amazing and if you can keep yourself from eating it with a spoon while you are preparing it you have more will power than I do.
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Cadbury Egg Inspired Easter Trifle
My “Ode to the Cadbury Egg, Trifle”. This is one that I knocked out of the park; a fabulous dessert that you are not going to want to share. A simple 5 ingredient recipe that is ready in just 10 minutes!
I can’t even begin to count all my food favorites or food that I have a ‘thing’ for… First and foremost I have a cheese ‘thing’, I also have a bread thing, I have a lemon ‘thing’, I have a sun-dried tomato ‘thing’, I have a pasta ‘thing’…
Ok, well believe it or not I am not the only one in this house with a food obsession. Chad has a thing for Cadbury eggs. Come to think of it, when I first met him Cadbury eggs were about the only food in his freezer. He had a lot. Apparently he learned about stocking up from the bears, because he was good to go for the winter.
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Smoky Beer Cheddar Cheese Sauce
This is the most amazing cheese sauce you will ever sink your teeth into. Beer and cheddar cheese perfectly combine with the smoked paprika and ground chile de arbol to create a rich, smoky deep cheddar cheese flavor that you just can not get enough of!
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Best Ever Simple Chocolate Cake
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Our go-to chocolate cake is so easy and absolutely fabulous! This recipe is made with just one bowl, one whisk and it makes the most spectacular chocolate cake! We love it made as cupcakes, fancy cakes or a simple cake. It is truly perfect.
Avgolemeno Soup – Totally Epic
By the way, I mean “epic” as in ancient Greek poetry, not hipster cliché. Okay, I mean it both ways. Speaking of whole chickens, that’s your big decision here. If you want chicken meat in your soup, then you’ll only want to simmer the bird for about an hour, or just until cooked through.
Some recipes call for orzo pasta in this, but I like the Arborio rice. I think it gives just the right amount of starchiness and body, but any rice or small pasta will work here. The perfect amounts of lemon and egg are also up to you, and experimentation is recommended. I really hope you give this classic Greek soup a try soon. Enjoy!
Makes 6 Servings Avgolemeno Soup:
1 whole chicken, about 3 pounds
3 quarts cold water
2 tsp salt at least, plus more to taste
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 bay leaves
1/4 tsp dried oregano leaves
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups finely diced onion
2/3 to 3/4 cup Arborio rice, depending on how think you like it
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
pinch of cayenne
30 Minute Meals: Casseroles, Skillets and Soups
Need a quick and easy dinner? Here are 30 of our favorite recipes created in 30 Minutes or less to help simplify your meal time. With a plethora of casseroles, skillets and soups there is truly something for everyone.
Fall and winter are the perfect time for comfort food. But, the holiday season keeps us so busy that it is tough to find the time to create our classic favorite comforting meals. We receive a lot of emails asking for our help. Well here you have it! We have put together 30 comfort foods all ready in half an hour.
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Easy Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
Easy Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches are like your favorite buffalo wings transformed into a magnificent sandwich. A simple recipe that comes together in 10 minutes is sure to have you out of the kitchen and enjoying the game in no time flat!
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Crunchy Spiced Chickpeas – Margaritas Sold Separately
That’s where you give away something cheap to help sell something expensive, and by something expensive, I mean handcrafted margaritas and artisan beers…sold to people like me, who, for some strange reason, are suddenly thirsty.
While I’m hip to the true motive, it’s still a very nice touch, and a periodic reminder of what a great, highly additive snack this is. As in, only make single batches at a time, because you will eat everything you make.
No matter what you come up with, it will be significantly better than any of those salty snacks from the supermarket. I hope you give these easy, oven-fried chickpeas a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 4 snack-sized portions Crunchy Spiced Chickpeas:
1 cup dry chickpeas, aka garbanzo beans, soaked for 24 hours
2 tbsp olive oil
season to taste with salt, freshly ground black pepper, cumin, paprika, and cayenne, OR literally any spices you like
- Bake at 400 F. for about an hour, tossing occasionally, until browned and crunchy/crispy.
Broccoli and Cheese Quinoa Power Bites
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Finding something healthy that my 3 year old will eat becomes increasingly difficult each week. I have found that cute, bite sized food is perfect for her. But, every day is different. She loves broccoli, kidney beans and rice. So, I am trying to venture out and create variations of her favorites that we will both love. I have some great toddler friendly recipes coming up in the next few weeks.
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Bacon-Wrapped Buffalo Meatloaf – What Have You Herd?
Most people who replace their ground beef with buffalo, in recipes like meatballs, burgers, and meatloaf, are usually disappointed. Ground buffalo is much leaner than ground beef, which is the biggest challenge. In case you’re new, it’s the fat that provides most of the flavor and moisture. Also, for whatever reason, pre-packaged buffalo is ground very fine, almost to a paste, which can lead to a rubbery meatloaf, unless you use a few tricks.
This produces a meatloaf that really does melt in your mouth. The only dilemma you’re going to have is whether to tell your picky friends and family that this isn’t beef. Do you tell them before? Or, do you play it safe, and wait until they’re raving about it, before spilling the beans bison? Either way, I hope you give this a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 6 large portions Bacon-Wrapped Buffalo Meatloaf:
2 tbsp butter
2 strips bacon for frying in butter
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1 carrot, cubed
1 rib celery, sliced
1 bell pepper, chopped (any color or combo will work)
4 button mushrooms, quartered
3 cloves garlic
2 cups (not packed) fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
1/4 tsp dried rosemary, or 2 tsp of freshly chopped)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
*2 to 3 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
pinch of cayenne
2 lbs ground buffalo meat
7-8 strips thick cut bacon, or enough to wrap the meatloaf.
*to check for seasoning, once everything is mixed, fry a small piece of the meatloaf mixture and taste. Adjust if necessary, and recheck.
For the glaze:
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Bake at 350°F for about an hour, or until you reach an internal temperature of 155°F. If desired, remove the meatloaf halfway through the cooking time, and apply a glaze.
Serve with a gravy made from the pan drippings, or use this easy mushroom sauce recipe from another meatloaf video.
Serve with a gravy made from the pan drippings, or use this easy mushroom sauce recipe from another meatloaf video.
Cheesy Barbecue Ranch Chicken Dip
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Cheesy Barbecue Ranch Chicken Dip is a fun way to turn dinner on its head. It's rich, cheesy barbecue-y and this simple recipe is prepped even before the oven is done preheating. That my friends is a win in this moms book.
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Attn: Lads and Lasses
I just wanted to take a break from the buffalo and bacon meatloaf video I'm working on to share a few St. Patrick's Day menu ideas. I know it's going to be hard to concentrate after hearing about buffalo and bacon meatloaf, but if you can pull it together, take a peek at some of my favorite Irish-inspired recipes below. Just click on the title to see the original post and ingredients. Enjoy! | Irish Pork Stew with Baby CabbageOkay, so they're Brussels sprouts, but still, this was one of the best Irish stews I've ever had. |
 | Shepherd’s PieA classic comfort food your flock will, well, flock to. |
 | Coconut Milk Corned Beef and CabbageI gave the most traditional St. Patrick's Day recipe a little twist. Actually, a pretty big twist. |
 | ColcannonThe name has nothing to do with viking-killing leprechauns. |
Philly Cheesesteak Mac and Cheese
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In just 25 minutes you can be devouring this incredible one pot recipe. If you like Philly cheesesteaks you are going to go nuts over this cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Mac and Cheese, loaded with roast beef, cheese and pasta.
With a picky family including a 4 year old; mac and cheese is a 5 star meal around here. How can it not be? There are so many possibilities. We have come so far from the blue box. I have had Philly Cheesesteaks on the brain and when dinner time came it was the perfect opportunity for a dinner fusion.
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Roasted Vegetable Penne Pasta
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Roasted Vegetable Penne Pasta is an amazing and simple dish that is 'knock your socks off' delicious! It starts with slow roasted vegetables and ends with a fresh garlic sauce. You're welcome.
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25 Best Ever Easy Italian Dinner Recipes
AItalian food is simple and delicious. Here are the top 25, all time, best ever easy Italian Dinner recipes on our site. Perfect to help you through those busy days and nights. 30 minute meals, one skillet meals, casseroles, pasta bakes, soups and more!
In the last 2 1/2 years we have developed and posted over 500 recipes. I am sure you can imagine a good portion are Italian. We are always asked what are our favorites. We decided to gather our favorites all in one place where you can check them out.
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Scallop Gratin – When it Comes to Scallops, Dry is Good
And by “wrong,” I mean any that have been soaked in a preservative brine. These are easy to identify, as they’re usually sitting in a pool of milky liquid. What you want are usually sold as wild “day-boat,” “diver,” or “dry-pack” scallops. They are really expensive, and worth every penny.
This is a great dish for parties, as you can prep your ramekins ahead of time, and then pop them in the oven when you’re ready. I can’t give exact times, since this will depend on the size of your scallops, and dish, but just start in a nice hot oven for a few minutes, and then finish under the broiler, until browned and just cooked through. When the scallops spring back to the touch, they should be done.
Like I said in the video, if you’re not confident cooking seafood, and/or haven’t worked with scallops before, this gratin is a great place to start. I hope you give it a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 2 portions:
1/4 cup crème fraiche
1/4 cup crème fraiche
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Pinch of cayenne
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup decent white wine
8 fresh scallops (mine were trimmed, but if need be, pull off any “feet,” which are tough, small pieces of muscle sometimes attached to the side of the scallop)
2 tablespoon melted butter, plus more as needed
2 tsp chopped fresh tarragon
2 tablespoon finely grated Parmesan
French bread to dip
Copycat Homemade Magic Shell - Only 2 Ingredients
Do you remember Magic Shell from your childhood? The chocolate syrup that formed a crisp magic shell when you poured it over something cold? I love that syrup. I really love making treats homemade and decided to create my own Magic Shell recipe so I could choose my ingredients.
Baked Ziti Skillet in 25 Minutes
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25-Minute Baked Ziti Skillet is inspired by my mom and her love of simple dinners and special occasions, but also my need to have fewer dishes to wash. This entire recipe is prepared in one pan and there is enough inactive cook time that you can have your entire kitchen cleaned when you put dinner on the table!
One skillet meals are a new favorite of mine. I love taking a complicated meal and turning it into a one skillet meal in 30 minutes. After spectacularly creating a one skillet ravioli meal and a one skillet lasagna, my favorite baked ziti has been transformed into a skillet and is ready in just 25 minutes.
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Irish Soda Bread – Better Than a Pot of Gold
Done wrong, it’s worse than not having any at all. I’ve had some that were not only dry and crumbly, but had such a strong chemical aftertaste, I wondered if I was being poisoned. Okay, so I’m a bit paranoid, but the point is, this is not one of those recipes loaded with spoonfuls of baking powder and soda.
By the way, if you’re not into the more breakfasty version I did here, this is very simple to convert into a savory bread. Leave out the dried fruit, maybe cut down the honey a little, and you’ll have something wonderful to serve with soups and stews. I hope you give this a try very soon. Enjoy!
Makes 2 loaves of Irish Soda Bread:
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup quick-cooking oatmeal or regular rolled oats
1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (make sure it’s fresh)
1 teaspoon baking powder (make sure it’s fresh)
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons very cold unsalted butter, cubed
2 or 3 tablespoons honey
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
1 large egg
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 cup dried currants
1/3 cup gold raisins
Orange Honey Glazed Ham
The Best Ever Orange Honey Glazed Ham recipe starts with a bone in ham and a glaze that will absolutely blow your mind. A few simple ingredients come together to create the most glorious ham you have ever tasted. It is sweet, tangy and utterly divine.
It is truly the best ham we have ever eaten. It's had rave reviews from everyone who has tried it. In fact my husband has eaten so much ham over the last month that I am pretty sure he is going to turn into a ham sandwich.
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One Pot Cheesy Pasta and Sausage
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A creamy cheesy tomato basil sauce is cooked right into the linguine pasta in this amazing One Pot Pasta recipe, ready in 20 Minutes! Toss it all in a pot and let it cook. It's so easy it just about cooks itself. Now that's my kind of meal.
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Celebrating National Meatball Day
That's right, we're going to celebrate National Meatball Day with a meat-free version that will have your guests wondering if they heard you correctly. Thanks to the magic of mushrooms, these really are amazing, and garner rave reviews from our vegetarian friends...okay, friend, but still. You can follow this link to read the original post and get the ingredient amounts. Enjoy!
5 Minute Strawberry Banana Ice Cream - Only 3 Ingredients
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Strawberry Banana Ice Cream with 3 ingredients and only 5 minutes!
As we are already reaching warm temps here in the southwest, we are enjoying a VERY Simple Strawberry Banana Ice Cream today. I truly enjoy making healthier treats for my Munchkin. That does not generally include store bought ice cream as she is sometimes sensitive to sugar. If you have kids, you will understand that some days I just do not have the energy to deal with a sugar buzz. LOL
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The Best Ever Grilled Margarita Chicken with Marinade Recipe
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The Best Ever Grilled Margarita Chicken with Marinade Recipe - fantastic flavor of tequila cooked into the chicken with subtle hints of sweetness from the agave and a little kick from the jalapeno. The gang is all here in this flavor profile. Tequila, lime and orange all come together to create the best ever Margarita Chicken. This is one recipe you have to try!
After nearly a year of enjoying some of our favorite grilled chicken recipes and trying several others, we decided we had to share this one with you again. Truly in our top 2 favorite grilled chicken recipes. Definitely the best margarita chicken ever.
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Falafel – The Opposite of How These Will Make You Feel
Whipping up a batch of these after a late night at the bar is not going to work, since soaking the dry beans overnight is a crucial step. While you can use canned beans for this, word on the street is not to do it. Those are cooked, and apparently just aren’t as good.
No matter what method you use to cook yours, I think you’ll be surprised how close this is to your favorite falafel stand, assuming they used the exact ingredients and amounts I did, which may not be the case. So, be sure to taste and adjust until you get it just right. I really hope you get this try very soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for about 12 falafel balls:
1 cup dried garbanzo beans aka chickpeas
1/2 yellow onion, diced
4 cloves minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley
1 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 rounded tablespoon flour
2 tsp lemon juice
- Fry at 350°F for about 5 minutes or until browned and crispy
Chocolate Mint Oreo Cookie Trifle
Chocolate Mint Oreo Cookie Trifle features layer after layer of minty chocolaty goodness. Creamy pudding and whipped cream are the perfect contrast for the crunchy cookies and melt in your mouth mints.
My munchkin has been raving about the Copycat Shamrock Shake that I made for her and Chad a few weeks ago. Although she doesn't indulge in sweets that often I thought it would be fun to make her another shake. But, when I reached in the freezer for the ice cream... It was gone. Oh no. I don't like making promises and not keeping them.
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Orange Honey Rainbow Fruit Salad
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This orange honey rainbow fruit salad recipe is like a party for your senses. The orange honey dressing includes a secret ingredient that brings this salad to life.
Nothing completes a summer meal like a fabulous fruit salad. I can remember growing up, every summer party had a big ole bowl of fruit salad on the table. Picnics, park parties, barbeques, cook outs, and pot lucks: burger, dogs, salads and fruit really make the perfect menu.
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How to Make Tahini Sauce with Too Much Garlic
This is a classic rookie move, and usually a recipe for disaster, pun intended. If you’re going to significantly increase the amount of an ingredient, you can’t just dump it all in and cross your fingers. You have to add it little by little, tasting as you go, otherwise you’ll end up like me; the proud owner of a perfectly fine garlic sauce.
There’s nothing wrong with garlic sauce, unless you really wanted tahini sauce. The good news is, my mistake shouldn’t affect you in the least. The technique is very simple, and every ingredient is “to taste.” So, please use the ingredient amounts below as a guide, and then add more of whatever until you have it exactly how you want it.
Once you get the formula down, you’ll be enjoying one of the world’s great cold sauces. Perfect with everything from steamed vegetables to grilled meats, and of course, homemade falafel. So, stay tuned for that, and in the meantime, I hope you get this delicious tahini sauce a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for about 1 cup of tahini sauce:
1/2 cup tahini (pure sesame seed paste)
1 clove finely crushed garlic (I used 4 cloves in the video, but you probably shouldn’t)
pinch of salt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil, optional (most classic recipes do not include)
enough warm water to achieve the desired consistency (this sauce is usually very thin)
Dreamy Orange Creamsicle Shake
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3 ingredients and 5 minutes is all that is standing between you and this fabulous Dreamy Orange Creamsicle Shake. It's bursting with orange flavor and is incredibly creamy. It is an amazing treat that will knock your socks off!
Do you remember those orange ice pops with the cream filling? I absolutely loved those growing up and those are exactly what I was thinking of when I developed this fabulous shake. I knew however it all came together it had to be easy. Time is a commodity that I don't give away easily.
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Crockpot Make Ahead Ground Beef
So you are wondering "How to cook ground beef in a crockpot"? Here's my little short cut for time saving weekday cooking and also several time saving weeknight dinner ideas too! A few weeks ago I posted my Lazy Day Chili recipe and suggested that you use pre-cooked ground beef to cut the preparation time. I received a lot of emails asking how I prepare mine.
It is not uncommon to see 3 or 4 crockpots going at the same time at my house. Time just seems to get away from us and after having to stop for fast food one too many times I decided to take matters into my own hands.
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Buckwheat Pancakes – Our Gang Loved Them
I decided to do this video for buckwheat pancakes for a few reasons: I get lots of requests for anything breakfast; I’m trying to cook with more whole grains (see age reference above); and I heard someone say it’s almost impossible to make a great pancake using 100% buckwheat flour.
Conventional pancake wisdom says you need to cut this nutty, earthy flour with regular flour to lighten the texture and taste, but I’m happy to report that’s not true. It took a few days of experimenting, but I was really pleased with how these came out.
As I mentioned in the video, you can probably make this using regular milk, but I highly recommend using the buttermilk. Not only does its natural acidity add a nice tanginess to the flavor, it also reacts with the soda to create bubbles, which really helps the texture.
Sure these are gluten-free, high-fiber, and just generally more nutritious than something made with white flour, but that’s not why you should make them. You should try these because they're just really good pancakes. I hope you give them a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredient for 8-10 small buckwheat pancakes:
1 cup buckwheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups buttermilk (always shake the container first)
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
unsalted butter to grease pan, and top pancakes
Crockpot Italian Meatballs and Marinara
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Tender cheesy meatballs are slow cooked in a flavorful sauce made with ingredients from your pantry. There is a time and a place for fresh tomatoes and herbs and this simple recipe isn't it. Whip it up and toss it in the crockpot to cook, the meatballs cook right in the sauce! How much easier could it be? This meal just about cooks itself.
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