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How To Make Cream Cheese Squares

I LOVED this… I had to make it my own, so I made the cream cheese layer (with splenda blend) and tried variations to it by spreading a layer of either apricot, blueberry, blackberry or strawberry sugarfree preserves over the cream cheese then finishing off with the crescent dough and butter and splenda blend sprinkled on top… OMG, I had to make this 3 times in 2 days due to so many people loving it over the holidays!!! No one could guess it was sugarfree.. the fruit topping over the creamcheese really gives it kick! My fav were the blueberry ones, and the apricot… with the apricot I crushed 1/2 C of pecans and sprinkled those over the top with cinnamon and splenda blend.. that was sheer heaven. Even better the next day if thats even possible! I am thinking about trying this with a variation of no sugar, but using a packet of hidden valley ranch powder and bacon and maybe some sundried tomatoes… maybe butter and parmesan on top?… I will let you know!

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 30 mins | Additional: 5 mins | Total: 45 mins | Servings: 24 | Yield: 24 squares
Easy, creamy, and delicious treats that you and your kids will surely enjoy! I have listed all the ingredients and steps so all you need to do is to follow them step by step and you are good to go. Serve these delicious wonders with iced tea or hot coffee, and you have yourself a snack to remember. Enjoy!

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August 31, 2023
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Beef
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How To Make Christmas Breakfast Casserole ?

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Baking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Refrigeration Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 9 hours and 40 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with this delightfully scrumptious Christmas morning breakfast bake. Brimming with holiday-inspired flavors, this comforting casserole is sure to win over your guests.

Ingredients:

1 lb of ground pork sausage

1 tsp of mustard powder

½ tsp of kosher salt

4 large eggs, beaten

2 cups of whole milk

6 slices of white bread, toasted and cubed

1 cup of mild Cheddar cheese, shredded

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August 31, 2023
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How To Make Classic Chocolate Cake

BEST CLASSIC CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE – This one pot chocolate cake recipe is quick, easy and delicious!Updated with gluten-unfastened, dairy-unfastened, and egg-unfastened options!
The chocolate cake recipe. Never?There are many claims for the quality chocolate brownie recipe. Got it.But with one chew of the decadent, wet chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, absolutely each person across the desk stated it turned into the exceptional
chocolate cake that they’d ever tasted.

You will need:

chocolate cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups granulated sugar

3/4 cup sifted Dutch cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon of salt

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 cup curd, at room temperature

1 cup hot water

2 large eggs, at room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla

Swiss Chocolate Buttercream:

5 large egg whites

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1 1/2 c butter

8 oz good quality dark chocolate, chopped, melted, cooled*

crowd:

Shavings or chocolate chips

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August 31, 2023
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Crock Pot Potato Broccoli Cheddar Soup RECIPE

Panera’s signature Broccoli Cheddar Soup offers the ultimate comfort dining experience and is a close match to the original. It’s a convenient, yet delightful meal that’s perfect for those busy weekdays. This broccoli and cheese concoction rivals the leading soup recipe on this site, which is the crockpot potato soup.

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR DELIGHT

While many food bloggers have explored the Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe, it’s my mission to highlight dishes that I personally adore, and this is undeniably one.

The confidence in claiming this soup mirrors Panera’s authentic Broccoli Cheddar flavor? Well, during my recent pregnancy, I indulged in this treat almost every week.

It became my culinary highlight, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Panera’s staff started recognizing me. Pair this scrumptious soup with a freshly baked baguette, and it’s sheer bliss.

Panera’s signature Broccoli Cheddar Soup offers the ultimate comfort dining experience and is a close match to the original. It’s a convenient, yet delightful meal that’s perfect for those busy weekdays. This broccoli and cheese concoction rivals the leading soup recipe on this site, which is the crockpot potato soup.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup melted butter

1/2 medium chopped onion

1/4 cup flour

2 cups half-and-half cream

2 cups chicken stock or broth

1/2 lb broccoli, (about 3 cups), chopped into bite size pieces

1 cup carrot, , julienned (can buy matchstick carrots in produce section)

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, (optional but brings out the flavor)

8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese, (2 cups)

salt and pepper

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August 31, 2023
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How To Make Crockpot Barbecue Ribs

These slow-cooker roast beef ribs are tender and full of meaty flavour! In fact, it’s an easy-to-prepare meal that uses common household ingredients and only takes a few minutes to prepare! Simple, easy and delicious – what more could you ask for?
When you think of ribs, you probably think of fire up the grill on a hot sunny day. However, you can also prepare delicious ribs in the slow cooker so you can really enjoy them. Any time of the year!
These slow cooker ribs are incredibly tender and aromatic. You won’t even miss the grill!
These slow-cooker roast beef ribs are tender and full of meaty flavour!

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon of salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon of paprika
2 racks of beef ribs
1 cup barbecue sauce (use your favorite brand, plus more for drizzling if desired)
Half a cup of water
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 medium onion (optional, sliced)

Directions:

In  bowl, combined salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, also paprika.
1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon paprika
Rinse the ribs in cold water, then pat dry with a paper towel. Generously season the ribs with the spice mixture, making sure to rub the spices into both sides of the meat.
2 racks of beef chops
If time permits, let your ribs rest in the refrigerator for 24 hours (rub them thoroughly every 12 hours). This is also the point where the ribs can be frozen later.
Place racks in slow cooker and add barbecue sauce, water, liquid smoke, and optional sliced onions.
1 cup BBQ sauce, 12 cups water, 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, 1 medium onion
Cook the ribs over high heat for 5 hours.
To roast the ribs, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, then place a baking rack on top. Place the ribs on the grill and cover generously with the BBQ sauce.
Put the tray in the oven under the broiler for a few minutes. Watch your ribs so they don’t burn.
Turn the meat and add more barbecue sauce. Then putting them back under the broiler for another 2 to 3 mn.
Remove the slices from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Enjoy !

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August 30, 2023
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Peanut Butter Cocoa No-Bake Cookies

These classic no-bake cookies are the perfect treat. Chocolate and peanut butter combine to make the best cookie ever!

I know, you may not think this is a very special recipe, but it really is. I feel like everyone should have an awesome no-bake recipe because there are times you just need it. Like when you need a last minute treat to bring somewhere, or when you have something baking in your oven but you still want to make cookies, or when you want something that everyone is guaranteed to love.That’s the truth. I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t like these.

Ingredients:

2 cups white sugar

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup milk

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2/3 cup peanut butter

3 cups quick cooking oats

1/2 cup chopped peanuts (optional)

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions:

Place a piece of wax paper or foil on cookie sheet. Combine sugar, butter, milk and cocoa in medium saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to rolling boil.
Remove from heat; cool 1 minute.
Add peanut butter; stir to blend. Add oats, peanuts and vanilla; stir to mix well. Quickly drop mixture by heaping teaspoons onto wax paper or foil. Cool completely. Store in cool, dry place.

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August 30, 2023
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How To Make Old Fashioned Pancakes

There’s nothing quite like the comfort of classic pancakes for breakfast: light, airy, golden, and timeless. And the best part? They’re incredibly easy to whip up using ingredients you most likely already have on hand.

Pair them with a side of eggs, crispy bacon, and savory sausage, or let them shine solo, adorned with a pat of butter and drizzled with syrup. Feeling a bit extravagant? Top them with fresh berries and a dollop of vanilla-infused whipped cream. Wash it all down with a chilled glass of orange juice or a warm cup of coffee for the ultimate breakfast experience.

If by some chance you end up with leftovers, repurpose them into pancakes the following day. However, we wouldn’t be shocked if every last bite disappeared in a flash.

Ingredients:

 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon white sugar

3 tablespoons melted butter

1 egg

1/4 cup milk

 

Cooking spray for greasing

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, and milk until smooth. Let this mixture rest for 5 minutes.

Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and lightly spray with cooking spray.

Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

If you give this recipe a try, please let me know your thoughts! Even if it’s not to your taste, your feedback helps me refine my content.

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August 30, 2023
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How To Make Banana Pudding Cheesecake Squares

Banana cheesecake squares are amazing! We make banana cheesecake bars with real bananas and easy pastry cream on a vanilla buttercream wafer layer!
And if you love these banana pudding squares, you’ll love golden bananas with brown butter glaze, banana French toast, or pineapple and banana bread!
Banana pudding is one of the most important recipes in family holiday traditions. We are very careful with the ingredients and the process, using only Nilla flakes and pure vanilla extract, and always making our cream from scratch.
Nila’s Banana Cream Cheesecake with Potatoes tastes just as satisfying!
Creamy and Easy to Cook Banana Cheesecake Nilla Wafers and Custard Crust gives you the ultimate in delicious desserts, perfect for parties or any other occasion!

Ingredients:

+To prepare blondie crust:
°1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
°A cup packed light brown sugar
°1 large egg yolk
°1/2 cup all-purpose flour
°a pinch of salt
°1/4 c mash ripe banana
°1 tsp pure vanilla extract
+To prepare the cheesecake sauce:
°2/3 cup whipped cream
°16 oz cream cheese 2 pcs
°1 cup granulated sugar
°3.4 ounce instant banana pudding 1 package
°1/2 cup of milk
°1 teaspoon vanilla
+Optional: powdered sugar for extra sweetness

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August 29, 2023
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How To Make GRANDMA’S COUNTRY WHITE BREAD

Fantastic recipe! I opted to use regular flour, emulating what Grandma Van Doren probably did, as I’m pretty sure “bread flour” wasn’t a thing during her time. A little tip: if you double the amount of yeast, it halves the rising time, which is a real time-saver.
This bread is incredibly delicious and surprisingly easy to make using a mixer. I like to place the unbaked loaves in disposable bread pans and freeze them before they rise. That way, I can enjoy fresh home-baked bread anytime. Simply leave the frozen dough out on the counter in the morning to rise throughout the day, then bake it in the evening. This bread pairs wonderfully with all kinds of food, but be warned, it disappears fast!
Wow, this recipe is truly impressive! I’m a big fan of baking bread and it’s always disappointing when it turns out dense. This bread, however, was beautifully light with a soft and chewy crust! I ended up using 4 packets of Rapid Rise Yeast since that’s what I had on hand. Regular all-purpose flour worked just fine too. I allowed the dough to rise for an hour between each step and let the cinnamon rolls rise an additional 35 minutes while the bread baked. The result? Two nice loaves and a generous batch of 18 cinnamon rolls topped with cream cheese icing. Delicious! We polished off an entire loaf with a Peasant soup for dinner and had a cinnamon roll for dessert. I’m stuffed! The bread has a nice tangy flavor and a wonderful texture. Don’t hesitate, you must TRY IT!

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups lukewarm water
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons yeast
1/3 cup oil
1 tablespoon salt
6 to 7 cups unbleached ground white wheat flour (Alternatively, regular all-purpose flour can be used. This might require a little more quantity, around 8 cups, leading to a softer, less coarse bread.)
Optional: 1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten (applicable if you’re using whole white wheat flour)

PROCEDURE:

Initiate the process by dissolving the yeast in a blend of warm water and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Let this mixture rest for about 10 minutes before adding the oil. Now, integrate the salt and start with 6 cups of flour into the mixture. Combine all the ingredients to form a dough.

Indulge in a kneading spree, ensuring all the ingredients have melded together and the dough has turned smooth and elastic. It should be mildly sticky and start to detach from the bowl. This should take you anywhere between 6 to 10 minutes. If needed, keep adding more flour gradually until you attain the perfect dough consistency.

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August 29, 2023
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How To Make The Best California Spaghetti Salad

When I have a big crowd to please, I immediately think of a waffle sheet. It’s as easy to make as it is to serve. And when you have a lot of people craving for dessert, trust me, you’re going to want a cake that’s easy to serve!
I also like carrot cake in spring. Carrot cake has such a deep flavor that both “sweet-loving” and “I’m not a dessert person” people love it. The carrot provide a natural sweetness balanced by warmth cinnamon, toast walnuts, and  cream cheese frosting.Carrot cake receives  terrible rap due to fact it may be very dry. This homemade carrot cake cake is so moist because of one secret ingredient: vegetable oil!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • +Garnish:
  • 8 oz soft cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla

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August 29, 2023
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