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Ingredients ½cupold fashioned oats 2¼cupsall-purpose flour 1tspbaking soda 1tspsalt ¼tspground cinnamon 1cupunsalted butter,melted ¾cupbrown sugar,packed ¾cupgranulated sugar 1tbspvanilla extract ½tsplemon juice 2large eggs 3cupschocolate chips,any kind 1½cupswalnuts,chopped Preparation Place oats in a small food processor or blender and grind until they turn powdery. Place them in a medium sized bowl and whisk in the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside. Stir together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth....

Includes recipes that are suitable for gluten free, vegetarian, and low carb diets. Weight Watchers points are included in some posts. To make the season a little easier, I’ve gathered up what I think are the very best recipes for your Thanksgiving breakfast. From pumpkin pancakes, waffles, and cinnamon rolls to oatmeal, muffins, and make-ahead breakfast casseroles, these dishes are comforting, flavorful, and easy to whip up. The perfect way to start your Thanksgiving day!...

1 lb ground beef, preferably chuck 15 oz can tomato sauce 7 oz kidney beans, (1 can) drained 7 oz pinto beans, (1 can) drained 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander ½ tsp dried oregano 1 tbsp chili powder ¼ cup green bell pepper, medium dice ¾ cup yellow onion, finely chopped salt and ground black pepper, to taste 2 tbsp vegetable oil To serve: sour cream cheddar cheese, shredded...

1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1 tsp Greek seasoning (such as McCormick) 1/8 tsp black pepper 1 lb flank steak, trimmed 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided 1 tsp butter 1 tsp olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp minced garlic 6 oz fresh baby spinach 4 6-inch pitas, cut in half 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced 24 English cucumber slices 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese For Creamy Hummus: 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained...

Years ago, Freddy and I used to go on short breaks a lot. Yeah, those of you who have kiddoes get what I am saying right? I have such fond memories of those trips. We would spend one day wondering up and down tiny, tiny streets, lost amongst throngs of other visitors, hunting out both historical and personal treasures. And grin like fools when we find some. Then we would spend the next day climbing up hills (or rather Freddy trying to climb, and me being grumpily pulled along thinking why we did not just stay on the nice flat streets) seeking out little coves, good views and trying to get away from the crowds in lovely hidden sunny picnic spots....

Honey Sesame Chicken – The EASY Way! This is definitely one of my family’s favorite recipes. Whenever I make a pan of Honey Sesame Chicken everyone is happy to eat dinner. And I don’t mind making it often because it’s really easy to put together! In fact it’s one of the yummiest 30 minute meals you can make! The chicken is lightly pan fried in a small amount of oil so it’s quicker and healthier than making a traditional deep fried version....

Ingredients 18 ¼ oz. devil’s food cake mix 4 oz. instant chocolate pudding mix 1 cup sour cream ½ cup water ½ cup vegetable oil 4 large eggs Preparation Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit Grease 2 9-inch round cake pans. Dust with flour and tap out the excess; set pans aside. Place the cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, water, oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Blend with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute....

Ingredients 6 bags black tea 4 cup apricot, or peach nectar 1 cinnamon stick 6 cup water 1 tsp. whole cloves sugar , to taste (optional), or honey Preparation In large saucepan, simmer water, cinnamon stick and cloves 15 minutes, covered. Turn off heat. Add tea bags. Steep 2-5 minutes, depending on the strength you prefer. Remove tea bags. Add apricot nectar. Add sugar or honey, if desired. Strain to remove spices....

3 cups zucchini, shredded 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 4 tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped 8 oz cream cheese, softened salt and ground black pepper, to taste Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend well. Transfer into a bowl and cover, chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with crackers, bread rounds, or fresh vegetables. Sugar: 3g : Calcium: 59mg...

Ingredients 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp grapeseed oil pork chops, (2¾-inch) thick ¼ tsp garlic salt pepper, to taste 1 onion, chopped 1 cup baby carrots, to taste 6 mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup chicken broth 2 potatoes, cut in ½ 2 tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp cold water Preparation Season pork chops with garlic salt and ground black pepper. Punch Sauté over High heat on the instant pot....

Salsa verde (quite literally, ‘green sauce’) is a green salsa made from tomatillos in place of the usual red tomatoes. Don’t let the name fool you, however, as tomatillos are not simply an unripe or green tomato. In fact, the two fruits are only distantly related. While they are both members of the nightshade family (along with peppers, potatoes, and eggplants), tomatillos are actually more closely related to the gooseberry than a tomato....

2 cans lemonade concentrate water , as directed on cans 46 oz pineapple juice 2 liter ginger ale, cold Mix lemonade, water, and pineapple juice together. Pour in cold ginger ale just before serving. Mix with ice. Garnish with lemon slices if desired. Sugar: 173g : Calcium: 73mg Calories: 772kcal Carbohydrates: 195g Fat: 2g Fiber: 1g Iron: 2mg Potassium: 582mg Protein: 2g Saturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 57mg Vitamin A: 16IU...

No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzel Bars fit the bill for the ever-so-popular sweet-and-salty combo! As if the peanut butter and chocolate duo wasn’t enough. The addition of pretzels in these bars adds the perfect amount of crunch and saltiness to make for one delicious, must-try treat. It’s like a chocolate-covered pretzel dipped in peanut butter! Um….yum. A no-bake, easy to make, 10-ingredient treat with only 5 grams of sugar per bar!...

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 tsp baking soda 2 ¼ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ⅛ tsp mace 1 egg 2 egg whites 1 tsp vanilla ½ cup applesauce ½ cup buttermilk 1 ½ cup tart apples, diced ½ cup raisins brown sugar, for sprinkling Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, and spices. In a mixer bowl put egg, egg whites, vanilla, apple sauce, and milk....

22½ ml Baileys Irish Cream 22½ ml Kahlua 22½ ml Vodka 22½ ml Amaretto 22½ ml Cream Build all ingredients over ice in an old fashioned glass and give it a good stir. Garnish with a cherry and serve. : : Related Video

Ingredients 4 tbsp butter, cut into pieces ½ cup sour cream 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated 3 eggs, beaten 4 cups elbow macaroni, cooked, drained ½ tsp salt 1 cup milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Once the macaroni is cooked and drained, place in a large bowl and while still hot, add the cheddar. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and add to the macaroni mixture....

1/2 cup pizza sauce 4 flour tortillas (7-8 inches) 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/2 3.5 oz. package of pepperoni slices Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the tortillas to within 1-inch of the edges. Then sprinkle each tortilla evenly with cheese. Arrange 1/4 of the pepperoni slices down the center of each tortilla. Then roll up each tortilla and wrap it in foil....

Guys, it is time to start thinking about Christmas appetizer recipes and these Pistachio, Feta and Pomegranate Crostinis are a great way to bring some Christmas colour and taste to your table. Think roasted nutty pistachios, salted feta and sweet ruby red pomegranate seeds and crusty baked bread. And if your guests prefer fewer carbs then use lettuce cups instead of bread. You can prep everything beforehand, glam up, and pour out the Christmas cocktails and pull of the appetizers as guests turn up....

Ingredients 4 guajillo peppers, seeds removed 4 ancho peppers, seeds removed 2 garlic cloves, chopped ¼ tsp Mexican oregano salt, to taste pepper, to taste 12 corn tortillas 2 cups beef, shredded, or pork or chicken (optional) 1½ cup fresh cheese crumble ½ cup white onion, finely chopped ⅓ cup vegetable oil 2 cups potatoes, pre-cooked, diced, and 2 cups of pre-cook diced carrots lettuce, finely shredded, or cabbage and radishes...

Quick, Easy and Delicious Red Wine Vinaigrette One of my favorite things to do on weekends is go out. I cook all week long so going out is a treat for me at the end of the week. I had a red wine vinaigrette on a few salads the past few weeks and I wanted to recreate one of my own. I don’t like store bought vinaigrettes so I was on a mission to figure it out....