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Ingredients: 1 Box of Ritz Crackers (You can use Wheat, Original or Reduced Fat. I usually use reduced fat.) 1 Small 18 Oz. Jar Of Smooth Peanut Butter (I use Reduced Fat or Whipped, but you can use any kind of smooth Peanut Butter) 2-11.5 Oz. Bags of Chocolate Chips 1 Bar of Wax Mini Baking Cups (You will need about 75 and you will need to open them up and flatten them out) 1 Knife to Spread The Peanut Butter Plastic Dipping Tool (Made Specifically to Dip Candy), or a fork Directions: Take two crackers and place a small amount of peanut butter on one, then place together like a sandwich. Continue the process until all crackers are used up. While putting crackers together begin to melt the bags of chocolate chips and bar of wax in a double boiler (use more wax if chocolate is too thick). After chocolate has completely melted begin dipping cracker sandwiches into the chocolate at least a couple of times. Use your plastic dipping tool or fork to lift the coated crackers out of the chocol...

Ingredients: FOR THE SHORTBREAD LAYER 2/3 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup sugar (I use and LOVE In The Raw Sugar Organic White) 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract FOR THE CARAMEL LAYER 1 (11 ounce) bag of caramels 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 cup dry roasted (plain) peanuts FOR THE CHOCOLATE LAYER 12 ounces good quality milk chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside. Cream together the butter, sugar, flour, salt, and vanilla until crumbled and fully incorporated. Press the shortbread mixture into the bottom of the lined baking dish and cook for approximately 20 minutes, until slightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside. Place the caramels and the cream in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in the peanuts and pour the mixture evenly over the shortbread. Use a spoon to distribute the caramel evenly. Allow to cool for at least 10 mi...

This Raspberry Walnut Torte recipe was adapted from an old Taste of Home magazine (June/July 2001). Serve it for special occasions, and it's sure to get rave reviews. I use less raspberry preserves than what the original recipe calls for (or it has too much of a "peanut butter and jelly sandwich" taste). My son-in-law doesn't like nuts but he loves this cake.  Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whipping cream 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup toasted walnuts, finely ground 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt Frosting Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whipping cream 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1/8 tsp salt 2 tsp vanilla extract 6 ounces raspberry preserves  *Or substitute cream cheese icing (1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1-8 ounce cream cheese (room temperature); 4 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 tsp butter flavoring; and 3/4 tsp vanilla. Cream butter and cream cheese; add sugar and flavoring; and beat until crea...

Ingredients: Makes about two full baking sheets � 2 cups of freshly ground almonds (250g) � 1/2 cup of coconut sugar (100g) � 1 tablespoon of ground chia seeds � 2 tablespoons of cold water � 2 tablespoons of maple syrup � 3 teaspoons of ground cinnamon � a pinch of vanilla powder � a pinch of powered xylit for decoration Instructions: Start by grinding the almonds into a flour if you are using whole almonds. Place the ground chia seeds and the water into a small bowl. Whisk together with a fork and place into the fridge for about 10 minutes. Place the coconut sugar, ground almonds, cinnamon and vanilla powder into a food processor or big bowl. If you are using a food processor, then mix it shortly. If you are using a hand mixer, just quickly mix everything. Add the chia mix and maple syrup and mix everything for about 30 seconds until a sticky dough forms. Pre-heat the oven to 160�C (320�F). Roll the dough out between two pieces of baking paper. Make sure not to roll it out too thin �...

 Ok!, today I am not posting a recipe.  Today I want to show you something . If you have already checked the photo above you are probably wondering what it is right? This is called a Mudi locally. Its the solidified fat  that forms inside the  coconut as it ages.   When growing up we used to have three huge coconut palm trees in  our house.  To prevent the coconuts from falling on people's heads my father would get someone to pick  the coconuts. Some  will be young while the  others will be slightly older ones.  The young coconuts will be sent to friends and family and we would drink for our hearts content. While the older coconuts with more meatier flesh will be   left to use for making various dishes. Now usually  there will be quite a huge  pile of coconut, while my mum has some of them husked and cleaned  the others are left with the husk . Now as the coconut starts to grow root and when you open this to find...

OMGoodness!! My favorite soup creation to date! A culmination of ingredients I had on hand today, and usually do most days, so I'll be able to remake this delectable delight quite often... Prep: 15 Mins. Cook: 30 Mins. Servings: (4) INGREDIENTS 1 slice center-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2" pieces (or 1 TB olive oil) 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 cup sliced celery 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 (15-oz can) pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix),,,(or 2 cups pureed squash, just puree 1st) 1 (14-oz can) fat-free low-sodium chicken broth (or veggie broth) 1 cup filtered water (or more to reach your desired soup consistency)...or 1 cup quality white wine) 2 teaspoons fireweed honey 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder 2 teaspoons Worcestershire 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper --2 cups baby spinach leaves, obvious stems removed, roughly chopped --1 tablespoon cold, unsalted butter, cut into quarters METHOD In 3-quart...

Many restaurants serve tasty fish tacos but they are most likely higher in fat and salt than homemade ones. Making fish tacos at home is a way to ensure only the finest ingredients are used. This version features a fish marinade of coconut oil, cumin and chile power. The simple slaw is seasoned with a good quality mayo with chipotle flavoring, and the avocado topping includes fresh lime, garlic and cilantro. Substitute black beans and/or charred corn for the fish for any vegetarian friends ;o) Makes 8 Tacos (2 per serving) Ingredients: 8 soft corn tortillas 1 lb mahi mahi (or substitute with any mild white fish) 3 Tbsp coconut oil 2 limes 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1 green pepper, sliced 1 red pepper, sliced 1 sweet yellow onion, sliced 2 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro leaves 1 cup cabbage, thinly sliced (or slaw mix, such as Trader Joe's Cruciferous Crunch Collection) 1 Tablespoons Chipotle Mayonnaise (such as Sir Kinnsing...

Ingredients: 1 cup white cake mix 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon Christmas sprinkles + more for decoration 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or vanilla almond bark Instructions: In a large bowl, whisk cake mix, flour and sugar. Stir in melted butter, vanilla, milk and sprinkles. Mixture should be moist and be able to hold its shape easily when formed. Using a cookie scoop, form mixture into even balls and refrigerate 20-30 minutes. In the mean time, melt chocolate in a double boiler or slowly in the microwave. Using a fork, drop one of the cake batter truffles into the chocolate and roll around to coat. Tap off the excess gently and transfer to cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Top with more sprinkles, if desired. Credit:  http://www.laurenslatest.com/christmas-funfetti-cake-batter-truffles-oxo-giveaway/

Ingredients: 2 3/4 (390g) cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cream of tartar 1 1/2 cups (320g) granulated sugar 1 cup (8 oz) unsalted butter, softened 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 tsp peppermint extract 2 1/2 cups (15 oz) white chocolate chips 2 1/2 Tbsp (30g) shortening 1/3 cup (60g) peppermint bits or finely crushed candy canes Directions: For the cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and cream of tartar for 20 seconds, set aside. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together sugar and butter until combined. Mix in egg then mix in egg yolk, vanilla and peppermint extract. With mixer set on low speed slowly add in dry ingredients and mix just until combined (dough with will thick, so stop mixer and mix by hand to get flour at bottom if needed). Scoop dough out 1 1/2 Tbsp (about 33g) at a time and shape into balls. Transfer to a baking...

When Jamie Oliver's 30 minute and 15 minute meal cook book, came out  and  after watching the series on television I wondered if he knew that not all of us come equipped with a dish washer, because if I was to use the food processor , the  4 pans I will spend another 15 minutes washing everything and wiping them.  Now don't get me wrong I love Jamie Oliver , but  you know what I mean right? For me, my 30 minute meal has to come from  one pot recipes, so I have to spend less time washing up. This delicious spagetti dish came to me after I saw this recipe on Pinterest ( yes I know I seem to get a lot of inspiration from there these days and you can also find my pins there was well). Anyway this really cool recipe uses one pot, everything is bunked in together and all that's left to do is wait for it cook. I mean how easy is that!!, and just one pot and a wooden spoon and tongs to wash!!. of course there are the four serving bowls and forks but still..... Rec...

I saw a post earlier using biscuit dough, maple syrup and bacon to make a wonderful looking Maple-Bacon Biscuit Bake. I thought, "I'll turn that into monkey bread." Yeah! I know a few spots got a little to browned, but that's because I had the oven on 400 instead of 350. It yours starts to brown to quickly, lay a piece of aluminum foil over it. Don't cover it tightly, just lay a piece over the top. Syrup: 1/2 pound bacon, cooked until medium-brown 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour 1/2 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons melted butter Bread: 4 tubes refrigerator biscuits 1/2 cup Sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Chop the cooked bacon into 1/2" pieces. Combine the bacon with the remaining syrup ingredients, stirring until well combined. Set aside. Cut biscuits into fours and roll into balls. Roll biscuits in sugar. Butter or spray a loaf pan. Stack biscuits into loaf pan. Pour syrup over biscuits and bake at 350 for 40 to 50 minutes. When partly cool, tu...

Ingredients: 24 ounces white chocolate (I used 2 bags of white chocolate chips) 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening (I use Spectrum) 1 cup chocolate cookies crumbs Instructions: Cover a cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper. Stove top Method: Place the white chocolate and shortening in the top pan of a double boiler. Heat while stirring until thoroughly melted. Microwave Method: Melt 12 ounces of white chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Repeat with the remaining white chocolate and shortening. Once the white chocolate is melted stir in � cup of the cookie crumbs until just blended. Do not over-stir. Spoon the melted chocolate onto the cookie sheet. Then use a spatula to spread it evenly over the cookie sheet. Let sit for 2 hours to firm up or put it in the freezer for 30 minutes. Break the cookies and cream bark into pieces. Store in a sealed container. Credit:  http://premeditatedleft...

I love making meals that are both delicious and healthy, like these Millet and Hemp Seed Veggie Burgers. Whole grain millet is gluten-free and a "smart carb" with lots of fiber and low simple sugars. It's also a good source of some important nutrients such as copper, manganese, phosphorus and magnesium. And hemp seeds are a complete protein and rich in B vitamins, dietary minerals, iron and dietary fiber. And to round out the taste, the veggie burgers are seasoned with some flavorful Indian spices, including turmeric. Turmeric has been used in India both as a spice and medicinal herb for thousands of years. Enjoy these burgers on buns or on top of greens or grains?? Make a double batch and freeze leftovers. Yields: 7 burgers (1/2 cup each) Ingredients: 3/4 cups dry whole grain millet (to yield 1 1/2 cups cooked) 1 cup kale, finely chopped 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1/2 cup hemp seeds 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs 2 Tbsp diced sweet yellow onions 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp sm...

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 1 tub Knorr� Homestyle Stock - Beef 2 tsp. sesame oil, divided 2 tsp. firmly packed brown sugar 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh ginger [or 1/2 tsp. ground ginger] 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1 lb. boneless sirloin steak, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 cup water 1 cup water 6 cups broccoli florets 1 Tbsp. cornstarch HERE'S HOW: Mash Knorr� Homestyle Stock - Beef, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger and red pepper flakes in small bowl with fork until blended. Toss steak with � of the stock mixture. Heat vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brown steak, in 2 batches, stirring quickly, about 5 minutes. Remove steak and set aside. Stir remaining stock mixture, water and broccoli into same skillet and cook covered until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Blend cornstarch with reserved 1 tablespoon water and stir into skillet. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low. Return steak to skillet and heat ...

Ingredients: 3 cups flour (do not firmly pack) 1 tsp. baking powder 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract Instructions: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. In the bowl of a kitchen mixer, beat together unsalted butter and sugar. Once mixed well, add in egg. Mix again, then add in vanilla. Slowly add in flour mixture (about a cup at a time). Mix until dough forms and begins to clump together. If your dough is still crumbly, keep mixing! Gather up dough and knead it with your hands until it�s nice and smooth. Roll it into a ball, wrap with plastic wrap and place in fridge to chill. Twenty minutes is usually optimal. You will want it to be firm, but not hard. If it�s too hard, leave it out on the counter for a little bit until it softens up. You can also knead it a tad with your hands to help soften it up. To speed up to process further, break it in two and knead each ball until they soften. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and...

Ingredients: �          1 1/2 cups whole milk �          1/2 cup heavy cream �          2 teaspoons powdered sugar �          1/2 teaspoon   espresso powder   (optional, but delicious. Will intensify chocolate flavor) �          8 ounces   bittersweet chocolate �          Giant bowl of whipped cream, for serving Directions: 1.        In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and   espresso powder   until small bubbles appear around edges. Do not allow the mixture to boil. 2.        Remove from saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped   choco late until melted, returning the sauce to low heat if needed fo...