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Dark Chocolate Almond Rocks

Posted on February 14, 2024

Ingredients ½ cup almonds, crushed into chunks 7 ounces dark chocolate chips (50% cacao) Directions Spread almonds in a large skillet; toast over medium heat until starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour almonds into a bowl. Melt chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides to avoid scorching, Continue Reading »

Pilgrim Chicken Salad

Posted on February 13, 2024

What You’ll Need 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 cup chopped celery 1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper What to Do   In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Chill until ready to serve.

Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites (Dairy)

Posted on February 12, 2024

What You’ll Need 1 cup chunky peanut butter 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon butter, softened 1 cup crushed pretzels 1 cup chocolate chips What to Do Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax paper. In a medium bowl, stir together peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, butter, and pretzels. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on Continue Reading »

Chocolate Almond Clusters

Posted on February 9, 2024

What You’ll Need 2 (2.8-oz.) sugar-free chocolate bars 1 cup almonds, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup almond halves, optional for garnish What to Do Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until melted, stirring after every 45 seconds to prevent overheating. Remove from the Continue Reading »

Sweet Spiced Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Posted on February 8, 2024

Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained 1 (4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 ½ tablespoons tahini 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Directions In an electric blender or food processor, purée garbanzo beans, red peppers, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt. Use long pulses to process until mixture is fairly Continue Reading »

Brownie In A Mug (Dairy)

Posted on February 6, 2024

Ingredients 4 tbsp.unsweetened cocoa powder 4 tbsp.all-purpose flour 6 tbsp.light brown sugar 1/2 tsp.instant espresso granules, optional 1/8 tsp.kosher salt 5 tbsp.whole milk 5 tbsp.butter, melted 1/4 tsp.vanilla extract 4 tbsp.semisweet chocolate chips Vanilla ice cream, for serving Directions 1Into a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug, add the cocoa powder, flour, sugar, espresso granules (if using), and salt. Stir with a fork. Add the milk, butter, Continue Reading »

Seven Layers Of Heaven

Posted on February 5, 2024

What You’ll Need 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup peanut butter chips 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (see Note) 1 cup chopped walnuts What to Do   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pour melted butter evenly over Continue Reading »

Veggie And Hummus Sandwich

Posted on February 2, 2024

Ingredients 2 slices whole-grain bread 3 tablespoons hummus ¼ avocado, mashed ½ cup mixed salad greens ¼ medium red bell pepper, sliced ¼ cup sliced cucumber ¼ cup shredded carrot Directions Spread 1 slice of bread with hummus and the other with avocado. Fill the sandwich with greens, bell pepper, cucumber and carrot. Slice in half and serve.

Amish Macaroni Salad

Posted on February 1, 2024

INGREDIENTS 2 c. uncooked elbow macaroni 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped 1/2 c. finely chopped onion 1/2 c. chopped celery (about 2 stalks) 1/2 c. chopped red pepper (about ½ of a large pepper) 2 T. sweet pickle relish 1 ½ c. Miracle Whip salad dressing 3 T. yellow mustard 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 T. white vinegar Continue Reading »

Gogol Mogol

Posted on January 29, 2024

Ingredients 4 egg yolks ¼ cup sugar or honey ¼ cup hot milk Optional additions: 2 shots rum or brandy 2 Tbsp lemon juice + 1 tsp zest 2 tsp cocoa powder Instructions Using a handheld mixer with the whisk attachment, or using a whisk, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until lightened, thick and doubled in size — about 3-4 minutes with the Continue Reading »