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No Bake Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake

Ingredients Graham cracker crust: 14 whole graham crackers (about 2-1/3 cups crumbs) 12 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 cup brown sugar Pinch of salt Strawberry puree: 2-1/2 pounds strawberries, leaves removed 1 cup sugar Cheesecake 1/3 cup cold water 1 tablespoon unflavored powdered gelatin (1-1/2 packages) 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt Chocolate ganache 1 cup heavy cream 8 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped Instructions Spray a 9-inch springform pan with…

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Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers!

Ingredients: 1 large onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced salt and pepper 1 lb ground beef 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4-8 slices American cheese Mayo, mustard and pickles, for serving 4 hamburger buns, toasted HOW TO MAKE: Combine the onion slices and 1 teaspoon of salt in a bowl and toss to combine. Transfer the onions to a colander and let sit for 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. Transfer the onions to a clean dish towel, gather the edges together and squeeze out as much liquid as you…

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Banana cake without flour, sugar or milk

What you need:  4 ripe bananas 1 cup olive oil 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups finely cut ​​oatmeal 1 cup raisins 2 tablespoons baking soda A little cinnamon to your liking How to make it: Mix the bananas, eggs and olive oil until the batter is smooth. Add the raisins and mix it some more. Then add the oats, cinnamon and baking soda. Grease a pan and coat it with oatmeal. Then add the batter and bake it at 350°F (180°C) for 35 minutes. Done!

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Easy Christmas Cake

INGREDIENTS 2 (8 ounce) containers candied cherries 1 (8 ounce) container candied mixed citrus peel 2 cups raisins 1 cup dried currants 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped 2 (2.25 ounce) packages blanched slivered almonds 1/2 cup brandy 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter 2 cups packed brown sugar 6 eggs 3/4 cup molasses 3/4 cup apple juice DIRECTIONS: In a medium bowl, combine cherries, citrus…

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DEEP DISH OATMEAL FUDGE BARS

WHAT YOU NEED: 1 cup butter2 eggs2 cups brown sugar1/3 cup milk2 teaspoons vanilla2 1/2 cups flour1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. salt3 cups oatmealIn a saucepan over medium heat, melt together1 can eagle’s brand sweetened condensed milk1/3 cup butter1 tsp. vanilla2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips HOW TO MAKE IT: Mix the butter, eggs and brown sugar. Add vanilla and milk. Slowly incorporate the rest of the dry ingredients. Mix well. I prefer using a stand mixer since it’s quite thick.Spread 3/4 of the cookie mixture on the bottom of a…

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Mamas Chicken Roll Ups

No matter how good I get at cooking, my mother will be better! She’s always one step ahead of me, last weekend, she made us these chicken roll ups, I’m still imagining the taste in my mouth! Check out her recipe. INGREDIENTS 2 large Chicken Breasts; Shred1 can Crescent Rolls1 10.5 oz Cream of Chicken Soup1/2 can of broth; Use cream of chicken can1/2 can milk; Use cream of chicken can1 tablespoon All purpose flour6 oz shredded cheesepinch salt NOTE: The 1/2 soup cans using the empty can of cream of…

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Weight Loss Vegetable Soup

Ingredients 1 yellow onion, diced small2 cups carrots, peeled and diced small1 cup celery, diced small3 cloves garlic, minced2 green bell peppers, diced small1/4 cup water6 cups vegetable stock or broth2 (15 ounces) can diced tomatoes4 cups green cabbage, chopped2 tablespoons tomato paste1 teaspoon dried thyme (not ground)2 teaspoons dried oregano (not ground)1 teaspoon dried basil Instructions In a large soup pot on medium-high heat, add the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook for about 3 minutes and add the water to help soften the vegetables.Stir in the…

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Chicken Pineapple Kabobs

Ingredients 3 Tbspsoy sauce 3 Tbspbrown sugar 1 Tbspsesame oil 1/4 tspground ginger 1 tspgarlic powder 8boneless chicken breast, cut into 2″ pieces 1 20 oz can(s)pineapple chunks, drained 1/2 cyour favorite bbq sauce (I love Sunset Gourmet’s sweet & spicy brown sugar bourbon sauce) How to Make Chicken Pineapple Kabobs 1In a shallow glass dish, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic powder. Stir the chicken pieces and pineapple into the marinade until well coated. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.…

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Perfect Chocolate Brownies

INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup cocoa powder3/4 cup shortening2 1/4 cups sugar4 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla1 1/4 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped walnuts or 1 cup chopped pecans DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Grease a 9×13″ pan.Melt shortening in a large saucepan over low heat, then stir in cocoa.Remove from heat.Mix in sugar and vanilla then mix in eggs one at a time.Stir in remaining ingredients then stir in nuts.Bake for 30 minutes.Cool completely, before cutting into 2×2″ squares.I have read all the great reviews and learned from…

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Starbucks Lemon Loaf

Ingredients 3 large eggs 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (not melted) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1.5 cups cake flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar (for the glaze) 2 tablespoons whole milk 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract pinch of kosher salt lemon zest for garnish (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9″x 5″ loaf pan with cooking spray and line with…

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