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Coconut Flour Chocolate Cake is the gluten-free, chocolate indulgence, rich, and moist cake made from coconut flour...

  • 1/4 cup Naked Chocolate or a quality cocoa, about 30-grams or 1-ounce
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour, see notes, about 35-grams or 1.25-ounces
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder, about 7-grams
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch of sea salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup honey or organic maple syrup, about 3 tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1/4 cup macadamia nut oil or melted coconut oil or melted butter, about 60-milliliters or 2-ounces
3.7/5 (108 Votes)

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Mrs. Fields' Gingerbread Men are the perfect cookies to get your whole family in the holiday spirit this year

  • COOKIES:
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1/2 cup raisins, about 3-ounces, optional
  • ICING:
  • 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons milk
3.8/5 (41 Votes)

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Quick and easy french toast strips are prepared in an air fryer, making it easy to make french toast for a weekday

  • 4 pieces of sliced bread - whatever kind and thickness desired
  • 2 tablespoons soft butter or margarine
  • 2 eggs, gently beaten
  • Salt
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Ground nutmeg
  • Ground cloves
  • Icing sugar and/or maple syrup for garnish and serving
  • Cooking spray
4.3/5 (8 Votes)

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Looking for a quick bread for gluten-free and nut-free diets? These carrot muffins made with oat flour are so good,

  • 1 1/2 cups oats, ground into flour, or 1 cup oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon powdered stevia extract (use more for a sweeter muffin)
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk or homemade buttermilk (add 1 teaspoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to a measuring cup, then add enough milk to equal 1/3 cup.)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup carrot, finely grated
  • 1/4 cup raisins, optional
3.9/5 (11 Votes)

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Add a little spice to your typical kugel dish with this curry powder-infused, nutrient-rich recipe

  • 1 leek, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup of quinoa
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 2 medium-sized zucchini, sliced
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
4.3/5 (8 Votes)

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Looking for a great appetizer? Try this award winning recipe for tomatoes and artichokes with parmesan

  • 2 cups biscuit mix
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion juice, if desired
  • 1 jar (7.5-ounce) marinated artichokes, chopped
  • 30 thin slices from 4 to 5 plum (Roma) tomatoes
  • Parsley sprigs
4.3/5 (8 Votes)

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I adapted this recipe for California Barbecued Beans after making it, the first time

  • EASY HOMEMADE TACO SAUCE:
  • 8 slices thick cut bacon , chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped fine
  • 6 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 pound pink kidney beans , soaked overnight and drained
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cup canned tomato puree
  • 1 cup bottled taco sauce*
  • 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon dry mustard
  • Salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons instant minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4.3/5 (8 Votes)

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Rich ricotta and succulent crab meat come together bechamel-based pasta dish

  • BECHAMEL SAUCE:
  • 1 (8-ounce) box cannelloni or manicotti pasta, about 12 shells
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup parmesan, grated, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 pound lump crab meat
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups whole milk, warmed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • pinch freshly grated nutmeg
3.9/5 (38 Votes)

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Key Lime Pie Martinis are the perfect refreshing and fun alcoholic beverage to serve at any summer soiree

  • 3 tablespoons Licor 43 or your favorite vanilla liqueur
  • 1 tablespoon lemon-flavored vodka
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream, whipped with 2 teaspoons sugar, or 2 tablespoons Cool Whip
  • 1 lime wedge, to garnish
  • 1/2 tablespoons finely crushed graham cracker crumbs, to garnish martini glass
4.2/5 (10 Votes)

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These soft apple spice cookies are easy to make and delicious! Give this recipe as try, it will become one of your

  • 2 granny smith apples
  • 2 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • .13 teaspoon ground cloves
  • .13 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup tart dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • FROSTING
  • 1/2 cUP packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
4.2/5 (9 Votes)

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Moist and fragrant rolls elegantly garnished with a sprig of rosemary

  • 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cubed, plus melted butter
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 (1/4-ounce) packet active dry yeast
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
  • 18 (1 1/2-inch) rosemary sprigs
4.2/5 (11 Votes)

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Toasted pine nuts coat this herbed feta cheese ball

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 ounces feta, crumbled, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
  • Kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted, chopped
  • Crackers, for serving
4.3/5 (11 Votes)

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