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Thin, crispy, and irresistible! These zucchini chips are a great way to use up all that zucchini in your garden!

  • 1 large zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt
4.3/5 (24 Votes)

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To move our favorite India-derived soup to the slow cooker, we start by sautéing aromatics (which will never softe...

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 celery rib, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 can (13 1/2 ounce) coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
  • Plain yogurt
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • Lime
3.9/5 (68 Votes)

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These impressive cupcakes are easier to make than you think so give it a go, you'll be very happy you did!

  • CUPCAKES:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2/3 cup hot water or hot coffee
  • FROSTING:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2-sticks)
  • 7 cups confectioners sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 cup milk (I used whole milk)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons orange extract
  • Orange food coloring
4/5 (48 Votes)

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Nothing a like a warm, soothing glass of creamy eggnog to bring in the holidays

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup brandy
4.3/5 (26 Votes)

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Try this traditional Puerto Rican dessert at home! This sweet, dense budin de pan is a delicious treat to enjoy at ...

  • 12 (1-ounce) slices of white bread
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 3 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • freshly whipped cream or thawed whipped cream topping for serving
4.3/5 (25 Votes)

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Gift the gift of cookies, that they can make hot and fresh when they want them! Fill a jar with this mix, print ou...

  • 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cooking oats
  • 3/4 cup M&Ms
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
4.2/5 (36 Votes)

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Serve these delicious shrimp spring rolls with soy sauce or with Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce for a light and fresh tr...

  • SAUCE:
  • 30 (41-50 count) cooked shrimp
  • 15 rice paper wrappers
  • 15 to 30 mint leaves
  • 1 bunch cilantro leaves
  • 6 to 8 green onion stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup carrots, cut into matchsticks
  • 15 romaine lettuce leaves, medium size
  • Mix equal part of soy (or coconut aminos) with Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce. Or use your favorite Asian dipping sauce!
3.4/5 (18 Votes)

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Puppy chow is one of those childhood snacks that we wish we could still eat by the handful as adults, but we know b...

  • 4 cups Chex™
  • 2 tablespoons Kerrygold™ butter
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 to 3/4 Cup vanilla Skinny Shake™ powder
4.5/5 (11 Votes)

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Cozy up with your significant other and a couple mugs of Homemade Hot Chocolate this holiday season

  • HOT CHOCOLATE:
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 2-ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 4 teaspoons light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • WHIPPED CREAM:
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream, cold
4.3/5 (12 Votes)

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Instant chocolate pudding mixture is topped with crushed Oreo cookies and decorated with fresh strawberries and min...

  • 1 (15-ounce) package chocolate Oreos cookies
  • 1 small (3.9-ounce) box instant chocolate or chocolate fudge pudding mix
  • 2 cups very cold whole milk
  • 1 (8-ounce) tub Cool Whip, thawed
  • 10 fresh strawberries, rinsed and dried well
  • Fresh mint
  • Pebble candy, optional
  • Gummy worms, optional
4.5/5 (12 Votes)

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Hot Chocolate on a Stick is the best way to show someone you care and they're super simple to make

  • 8-ounces dark chocolate, broken into pieces
  • 3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
  • 6 to 8 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 2 to 3 candy canes, crushed
  • 8 wooden spoons, wooden sticks, or skewers
  • marshmallows, for garnish
  • milk of your choice, about 1 cup for each hot chocolate
4/5 (14 Votes)

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This cranberry sauce recipe is so easy and delicious that you’ll never open another can of cranberry sauce again!

  • 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries (Ocean Spray)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Pinch of salt
4.5/5 (11 Votes)

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