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No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Lasagna

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No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Lasagna will make all Your Strawberries and Cream dreams come true. This is your ticket to becoming a backyard-barbecue legend, perfect for 4th of July or any other family get-togethers. I’m starting to believe that all of SugarApron’s problems stem from my inability to leave simple things like Strawberries and cream alone. Or maybe it’s about me being unable to sit in a room alone with strawberries and cream and not eat them? One thing is clear, I think “The most difficult part of making this No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Lasagna is trying not to dunk the Strawberries in fresh cream and eat them as you layer them in the pan”. It’s as simple as that. Let me rewind. Because I am usually a chocolate dessert person, but when strawberries are in season, I take a little break from chocolate and choose strawberry desserts. I like that we’re having a bowl of berries each night. My son likes that we’re having a bowl of whipped cream and my husband just likes that

15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Cauliflower Rice

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Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Cauliflower Rice – Crispy, soft and SO delish! These thin chicken cutlets served with rich and fragrant cauliflower rice are just perfect for those busy weeknights when you want to come home to a delicious gluten-free, low carb dinner. INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN WITH PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER RICE The chicken 2 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts halved horizontally to make 4 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan, finely grated Salt and fresh cracked pepper 2 large cloves garlic, grated 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided For the cauliflower rice 3 cups riced cauliflower (about 1 medium head) 1/2 cup white onion, chopped 2 large cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons vegetable stock Juice of one lemon (+ zest, if you like) Red chili pepper flakes, optional 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped DIRECTIONS The Chicken 1. In a shallow plate, combine parmesan cheese, grated garlic, paprika, and Italian seaso

Banana Cream Cheesecake with Bavarian Cream!

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This Banana Cream Cheesecake is made with a fresh banana cheesecake topped with banana bavarian cream! It’s smooth, creamy and full of the most amazing banana flavor! It’s my new favorite and might just stay that way forever! This cheesecake combines two of my favorite things – banana flavor and cheesecake. It’s no secret that the hubs and I have a love of banana flavored dessert. And ever since I was a kid, I have loved cheesecake. So when I first discovered the banana cream cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory, I knew I was in heaven. The only regret I have in regards to this cheesecake is that it has taken me so long to create it at home! So let’s not waste any more time. You need to make this ASAP so to get started, we’ve got the crust. I like to use vanilla wafers in a lot of my crusts, rather than graham cracker crumbs, but it’d be an easy swap to use graham crackers too. I personally like that vanilla wafers are a little sweeter and have more flavor. It really compliments this p

Crock Pot Beef Stew

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  A delicious beef stew loaded with potatoes and carrots slow cooked in the crock pot.   Serves: 8   INGREDIENTS 2 (1 oz) packages dry onion soup mix 1/2 teaspoon paprika 2 pounds lean beef stew meat (cut up into bite sized pieces) 5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 2 to 3 cups baby carrots 1 small Onion, chopped 2 (10 oz.) cans cream of celery soup 1 cup ketchup     INSTRUCTIONS For full instructions you can go to life-in-the-lofthouse.com .

STRAWBERRY PINEAPPLE MOJITO

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  A fun, sweet tropical twist to everyone’s favorite cocktail! And you can easily transform this to a non-alcoholic drink!   Author : Chungah   INGREDIENTS: 4 limes, cut into wedges 8 strawberries 1 bunch mint, tough stems removed 4 tablespoons sugar 6 ounces pineapple juice 6 ounces light rum* 2 cups club soda     DIRECTIONS: For each cocktail, muddle 3 lime wedges, 2 strawberries, 1 tablespoon mint leaves and 1 tablespoon sugar in a cocktail shaker until lightly crushed. Visit damndelicious.net for full instructions.

Italian Cream Cake Recipe

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  Rich, sweet and an amazing showstopper for any event, this cake is made totally from scratch.   Author: Rachel Ballard   Ingredients 1/2 cup butter softened 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 2 cups granulated sugar 6 egg yolks 2 cups self rising flour 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 16 ounces coconut about 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut 6 egg whites beaten to stiff peaks   For the frosting 1/4 cup butter softened 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature 1 pound powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup chopped pecans     Instructions Preheat the oven to 350.  Visit feastandfarm.com for full instructions.

Hawaiian Style Garlic Shrimp

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Have I told you how much I LOVED going to Hawaii, the weather was amazing, it was so relaxing, I loved the sea turtles and the delicious food! Ok, let’s escape to paradise for the next few minutes…Imagine the sun shining on your face, the warm air hitting you like it does at the beginning of spring after a cold winter…You’ll want to enjoy something so tasty, you’ll want to remember that flavors forever! Well, this is that type of recipe… While driving around the islands of Hawaii you can’t help but see all sorts of “Shrimp Trucks” pulled over on the side of the road. I don’t mean one once in a while, I mean you will just about see one every mile! I had gotten some recommendations about shrimp trucks before I even arrived in Hawaii, and I’m so glad I did. I couldn’t get enough of this delicious shrimp! Now we can’t all be flying off to Hawaii every time we dream of garlic shrimp, especially the most delicious garlic shrimp you’ve ever had. With this recipe, you can now enjoy it ANYTIME,

Cake Batter Blondies

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Cake Batter Blondies are a wonderfully, decadent, amazing little brownie. This one is so simple, and it uses only a few ingredients. It uses white chocolate chips to make it rich, and the cake or cookie decorating sequins (rainbow sprinkles)  in the batter to give it bursts of color. It is a dense, gooey bar that is spectacular in appearance as well as taste. If you’re looking for easy, economical, quick, delicious, and a brownie (blondie) without nuts, this is it! I made up a batch of these jewels to take to the daughter of some friends who was in the hospital, pregnant, and with a special needs baby (due to heart problems) that they were having to monitor for the last few months of her pregnancy. They were so delighted to get a batch of these lovely blondies and gobbled them up quickly. It gave us an opportunity to reconnect with her parents who we hadn’t seen regularly in years, which was really nice too. I will say that it’s not normally easy to find white chocolate chips. Kroger c

Best Steak Marinade

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How to grill the most delicious, juicy, and tender steak! Plus, an insanely good steak marinade recipe. The boys have been playing outside pretty much nonstop. We don’t have our yard in yet and they are LOVING that. They go out with little buckets and miniature shovels and can play for hours on end. The baths that follow are epic to say the least. I’m talking we drain the water twice and it’s finally not completely brown with dirt by the third time. ? The other day I decided to vacuum out my car while they played in our “dirt bed” by the garage. It started getting pretty warm outside so I asked the toddler to go grab sunscreen so I could put it on them.After explaining exactly where it is, (and telling him NOT to put any of it on himself) he nodded and went inside. When he didn’t come out for a bit, I knew there would be trouble. Easy Steak Marinade Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 20 mins This easy steak marinade takes minutes to whip together and takes a value/budget st

Mississippi Mud Brownies

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My favorite one-bowl brownie recipe topped with warm gooey marshmallows and chocolate frosting. Two things inspired this recipe. First, I just love brownies. I have tons of different brownie recipes on my site too. I’m thinking of sharing my favorite “brownie in a mug” recipe soon. Anyone interested? It’s our go-to treat when my husband and I want something sweet, fast, that doesn’t make a mess. Brownies are the best. Top them with marshmallows and the best creamy homemade chocolate frosting and I’m pretty much in heaven. Second, my Mississippi Mud Cake recipe totally went viral on facebook–it’s had over 9 MILLION views. Say whhhaa?! Obviously you all love the chocolate/marshmallow combo as much as I do, so it’s high time I shared these insanely delicious Mississippi Mud Brownies! I almost like these brownies even better on day 2. Something about the way the flavors blend together and settle after several hours makes them even more irresistible. I also feel like they’re a little less “

KETO LOW CARB BAGELS RECIPE WITH FATHEAD DOUGH – GLUTEN FREE

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  Just 5 INGREDIENTS needed to make these gluten-free, low carb bagels with almond flour fathead dough. They are easy, chewy, and delicious! If you want keto bagels or gluten-free bagels that taste great, you're going to love these.   Author: Maya Krampf from WholesomeYum.com   INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cup Almond flour 1 tbsp Gluten-free baking powder 2 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded; must be either pre-shredded OR hard mozzarella, not soft "fresh") 2 oz Cream cheese (cubed) 2 large Egg (beaten) Sesame seeds (for topping - optional)     INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Visit wholesomeyum.com for full instructions.  

2-Ingredient Watermelon Sherbet

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  2-Ingredient Watermelon Sherbet is a light, refreshing frozen treat that comes together with just fruit and yogurt for a healthy summer snack or dessert!   Author : Samantha   Ingredients 3 cups seedless watermelon cubes, cut 1 inch in size and frozen solid 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt     Instructions Add half of the frozen watermelon cubes to a large food processor. Process until the watermelon breaks down and becomes grainy. Stop the food processor and add half of the yogurt. Process until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Scoop the sherbet into a separate container and repeat steps with the remaining ingredients. Visit fivehearthome.com for full instructions  

Cinnamon Apple Cider Muffins

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  Soft cinnamon apple cider muffins loaded with chunks of apple and topped with a generous helping of cinnamon & sugar! These muffins will make your house smell amazing and are a must make for Fall.   Author : Jessica   Ingredients muffin 4 tablespoons butter, softened 1/3 cup plain or vanilla yogurt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 cup white whole wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup applesauce (sweetened or unsweetened) 1/3 cup apple cider 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup peeled, cored and chopped apple (about 1 large apple)   cinnamon/sugar topping 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon     Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray, or use paper liners. Set aside. Visit togetherasfamily.com for full instructions.

COTTON CANDY ICE CREAM

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  Celebrate the season with the treat that embodies summer fun (cotton candy) in the form of chilly ice cream. Cool off while enjoying a nostalgic sugar high!   Yield: 6 Servings   INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup milk whole 2 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup cotton candy syrup (I used Jelly Belly Cotton Candy Syrup) 1 tsp vanilla extract food coloring (optional)     INSTRUCTIONS For full instructions you can go to homemadehooplah.com .

SHRIMP COCKTAIL DEVILED EGGS

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  This simple appetizer combines shrimp cocktail and deviled eggs for an updated vintage appetizer recipe that is perfect for retro parties!   Author: Kat Jeter & Melinda Caldwell   Ingredients 12 Eggs hard boiled and peeled 24 Shrimp tail on, steamed 3 tablespoons Ketchup 1 1/2 teaspoons Horseradish 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Salt to taste Paprika for garnish     Instructions Cut eggs in half and remove the yolks putting them in a separate bowl. Visit homemadeinterest.com for full instructions.

SLOW COOKER PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

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  Everyone’s takeout favorite made right in the crockpot! The chicken is SO TENDER and JUICY bursting with so much flavor!   Cook Time: 7 Hours 5 Minutes   INGREDIENTS: 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Sriracha, optional 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks, juices reserved 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, juices reserved 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 red onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves     DIRECTIONS: Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Visit damndelicious.net for full directions.

THE BEST CAULIFLOWER MASH EVER

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  When I say this is The Best Cauliflower Mash Ever, I really mean this is The Best Cauliflower Mash Ever.   Serves: 4-6   INGREDIENTS 2 large heads cauliflower, cut into small florets (about 1.5kg | 3lb total) ¼ cup paleo mayo ¼ cup ghee (or make your own) ½ tsp Himalayan salt ¼ tsp ground white pepper generous grating nutmeg     INSTRUCTIONS For full instructions you can go to thehealthyfoodie.com .

The Best Banana & Honey Smoothie

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  Sweet, creamy, and packed with protein, this smoothie is SO what you want to wake up to in the morning!   Serves: 4   Ingredients: 3 very ripe bananas, frozen 1/4 cup almond butter 1 1/2 cups almond milk 2 large dates (optional) 2 tablespoons raw honey dash of cinnamon     Instructions: For full instructions you can go to bakerbynature.com .

PECAN PIE CHEESECAKE

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  If you have a cheesecake lovers  in your family , I recommend trying this Pecan pie cheesecake, it’s my fall favorite.   INGREDIENTS For the Crust: 1¾ cups vanilla wafer crumbs ¼ cup brown sugar ⅓ cup unsalted butter-melted   For the Pecan Filling: 1 cup sugar ⅔ cup dark corn syrup ⅓ cup unsalted butter- melted 2 large eggs-lightly beaten 1½ cups pecans-chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla extract   For the Cheesecake Filling: 24 ounce cream cheese-softened 1¼ cups light brown sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 large eggs ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract   For the Topping: 3.5 tablespoon unsalted butter-melted ½ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup toasted pecans-chopped     INSTRUCTIONS For full instructions you can go to lilluna.com .

SLOW COOKER HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

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  Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken with crispy chicken thighs, fresh pineapple chunks, onions and bell pepper takes 15 minutes of prep and makes the perfect meal to come home to after a long workday!   Yield: 4 servings   INGREDIENTS 4 Foster Farms Simply Raised Chicken Thighs (bone-in and skin on) 2 cups pineapple cut into 1" chunks 1 yellow onion , cut into 1" chunks 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon grated ginger 2 garlic cloves , minced 2 teaspoons sesame seeds , optional 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 red bell pepper , cut into 1" chunks parsley , for garnish     INSTRUCTIONS For full instructions you can go to dinnerthendessert.com .

Tablespoon Italian Lemon Cake

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I first tried this cake a little while ago at a friend’s house.  To tell the truth it was delicious but a little on the sweet side for me.  But that didn’t stop me from asking for the recipe.  And as it turned out this was another one of those you-gotta-love “Italian Desserts”. This Tablespoon Lemon Cake was along the same lines as my Easy Yogurt Cake that was given to me in yogurt cup measurements!  But this cake is actually called  Torta dei 12 Cucchiai / 12 Tablespoon Cake. I actually remade this cake a few times until I got it  right, or as the Italian declared now this is a Lemon Cake!   And that was to bring a couple of ingredients down to 10 tablespoons instead of 12, and to add a little more of this and a little less of that. And that is why I call it the “Tablespoon Cake”. I have always been a lover of Lemons, from anything and everything Lemon flavoured to even the Lemon cologne.  But not until I came to Italy did I ever see or have Lemon Trees.  Yes it took us a good 20 year

Crispy Oven Fried Garlic Mushrooms

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GRAIN FREE, LOW CARB, GLUTEN FREE BREADED, AND EASY TO MAKE GARLIC MUSHROOMS THAT ARE BAKED IN THE OVEN. I am so excited about these Crispy Oven Fried Garlic Mushrooms!! I feel like a kid at Christmas, because these are very simple and so insanely delicious. It is hard to believe these are grain free and low carb legal!   These mushrooms are grain free breaded and baked in the oven “Shake and Bake” style, which I can’t even say that phrase without thinking of the movie “Talladega Nights“, (so funny). My husband jokingly asked if there was crack in these because he could not stop eating them. I am happy to serve these as appetizers, snacks or as an awesome side dish. If you are on the fence about trying these, then get off the fence immediately and try them. Unless, of course, you hate mushrooms (how they grow them and whatnot). Still, even so, make them for someone you love that likes mushrooms. They will be eternally grateful. Crispy Oven Fried Garlic Mushrooms Prep Time 4 mins Cook T

The Most Amazing Red Velvet Cake

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The Most Amazing Red Velvet Cake recipe is moist, fluffy, and has the perfect balance between acidity and chocolate. Top it off with cream cheeses frosting for the perfect Red Velvet Cake you’ve been dreaming of! Readers have been requesting The Most Amazing Red Velvet Cake for years.We’ve adapted our recipe for The Most Amazing Chocolate cake to bring you the perfect red velvet cake we know you will love, just as you’ve loved the original chocolate version. It’s not simply a chocolate or white cake dyed red. It has added acidity to give it a flavor like no other. Red velvet cake has an acidic taste that comes from the use of buttermilk and vinegar as well as the cream cheese in the frosting. The acidity is balanced out by the sweetness of the cake itself. It also has cocoa powder added to it for a mild chocolate flavoring. The distinct flavors of red velvet cake come from the buttermilk, vinegar, cocoa powder, and cream cheese frosting. Some red velvet cake recipes use only a tablespo

Baked Brie and Prosciutto Rolls

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  If there was ever an appetizer that almost everyone will love, it's got to be these rolls. They're flakey, filled with Brie, salty prosciutto, and finished with a touch of sweetness!   Servings: 12 rolls   INGREDIENTS 12 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted 12 ounce Brie wheel, cut into 12 slices 12 thin slices prosciutto Honey, for drizzling Arils from 1 pomegranate Flaky sea salt and black pepper     INSTRUCTIONS For full instructions you can go to halfbakedharvest.com .