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Peppermint Fudge
Putting ‘fudge’ and ‘healthy’ together in the same recipe seems unlikely, but it is possible. This recipe uses coconut oil, which is high in fat like other oils, but contains a special kind of fats (MCTs) that help increase the body’s ability to burn fat for energy.
Ingredients
¾ Cup Whipped Butter
3 Tablespoons Zero Calorie Sweetener
2 Tablespoons Peppermint Extract
4 Squares 100% Dark Cacao
Directions
Cook Time:
Total Time: 20 minutes
Number of Servings: 10
Yield:
Style: American
Vanilla CupCake
I love to bake
Ingredients
110g/ 4oz caster sugar or vanilla sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
110g /4oz self-raising flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-3 tbsp milk
Directions
1.In a large bowl add in butter and sugar beat for 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
2.Add in the vanilla and the eggs mix in until smooth and evenly mixed.
3.Add the flour and mix until it is smooth, do not over mix the batter. Then Pour into cupcake cases.
4.Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes. They will be perfect when they spring back.
Leave on a cooling rack for 30 minutes or until cool, then decorate.
Notes
140g/5oz butter, softened
280g/10oz icing sugar
1-2 tbsp milk
a few drops food colouring
Cook Time: 10 hours, 30 minutes
Total Time: 25 hours, 50 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Yield: 8 cupcakes
Style: American
Smoked Pecans
I had a craving for something sweet n salty so I threw this together. I write/invent recipes and I hope you all like this one.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. smoked paprika
1 Tbsp. honey
Directions
Line a cookie sheet with foil. Toss the pecans with all the dry seasoning then spread it into a single layer on the cookie sheet.
Turn the oven off and place the cookie sheet on the center rack for no more than 2 minutes then toss the pecans and place the cookie sheet back in the oven for 2 more minutes. Remove it and quickly drizzle with honey and toss it again then let it cool for 30 minutes.
Enjoy!
Notes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 14 minutes
Number of Servings: 7
Yield: Serving size 1 oz
Style: American
Maple Butterscotch Blondies
Blondies are a great alternative when you're feeling overloaded from a lot of other chocolate desserts, meaning brownies are out of the question. They make a good gift or party platter and are low in sugar and fat.
Ingredients
¼ Cup Butter
¼ Cup Applesauce
4 Egg Whites
¾ Cup Sugar-Free Maple Syrup
½ Cup Zero Calorie Sweetener
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1.5 Cups Butterscotch Chips
Directions
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Number of Servings: 10
Yield:
Style: American
Easy-Peasy Potato and Cheese Casserole
To me there's nothing more delicious than the combination of potatoes, cheese, and sour cream mixed and melted in a casserole. Easy-Peasy Potato and Cheese Casserole is easy to fix, and a versatile dish. If you need a gluten-free option, it can be tweaked and made to suit your taste. If you aren't big on onion flavor, you can leave them out, and the dish still tastes unbelievable.
If you're looking for a casserole that's a cinch to prepare, this is it. Instead of spending loads of time chopping and dicing potatoes and onions, grab a bag of the frozen diced hash brown potatoes in the freezer aisle, and a container of sliced onions in the produce section. The preparation is as easy as taking the ingredients out of the bag when you get home from the store. I usually have most of the ingredients on hand. The potato casserole is a great dish to go along with any chicken, pork, or steak meal.
I've taken this dish to family and church potlucks, and people always ask me to bring it again next time, or for a copy of the recipe. The casserole is great side dish, and great for tailgate parties, birthday parties, baby showers, special occasions, or for any gathering with a large crowd. Think you'll love this easy, gooey, cheesy casserole treat.
Ingredients
1 10.75 oz. can cream of chicken soup (this can be substituted with agluten-free cream of chicken soup, or left out of the recipe)
2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
¾ cup of sour cream
¼ cup of diced onions
2-3 cups Corn Flakes (If you are trying to stick to a gluten-free diet,there are brands out there that have a delicious alternative to Corn Flakes)
1 stick of butter
Directions
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 1 hours, 10 minutes
Number of Servings: 10
Yield: 10 servings
Style: American
Best of the Midwest Burger
Nothing is as Midwestern as the summer cookout... grilled corn, lemonade, potato salad, chips, and best of all, the hamburger. Brisket and ribs can become tedious due to their long cooking times, but the short grilling time and simplicity of burgers leads to yummy variations.
The best burgers are often cooked on a griddle in butter, but some simple modifications can create similar wonderful, greasy flavor in a grilled burger, perfect for a cookout. Adding shredded cheese to the uncooked patty adds moisture, even when cooked to medium. Any cheese will work. Then add your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
1/4 cup finely grated onion
1 tbsp cream
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack
6 slices of favorite cheese (Monterey Jack pictured)
6 strips of bacon
6 buns
butter
Directions
2. Add beef, onion, cream, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and chopped bacon to bowl, mix thoroughly
3. Roughly form six equal patties by hand
4. Cook approximately six minutes per side over high heat on charcoal or gas grill, or until the internal temperature reaches 160F
5. Optional: Top burgers with slices of cheese a minute before removing from grill
6. Toast buttered buns on grill
7. Add burgers to buns, garnish with any additional toppings, and enjoy!
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Yield: 6 hamburgers
Style: American, Midwest
Perfect Pumpkin Tarts
Halloween and Thanksgiving aren’t the only time to show off pumpkins. Christmas is an good time to offer some pumpkin-flavored desserts as an alternative to all the other fruit-based pies. These are bite-sized tarts that are great as finger food, or a stand-alone dessert.
Ingredients
1/3 Cup Zero Calorie Sweetener
1 Egg
1 Egg white
2 Cups Ginger Snap Crumbs
Filling Ingredients:
½ Cup Brown Sugar
¼ Cup Zero Calorie Sweetener
1 Can Pumpkin
1 Cup Skim Milk
3 Egg Whites
Cinnamon and Ginger to taste
Directions
As those bake, mix the egg whites, spices, pumpkin, sweetener and sugar. Pour in the milk gradually and mix until even. Pour into the crusts after they have cooled and bake for 20 minutes, or until filling is set.
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Number of Servings: 10
Yield:
Style: American
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