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MIGAS: EGGS AND TORTILLAS RECIPE (PLUS BACON!)

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MIGAS: EGGS AND TORTILLAS RECIPE (PLUS BACON!) This could easily become your default breakfast dish for lazy weekend mornings, so consider yourself warned! They are addictive and once you’ve had a home-cooked version you’ll be left wondering why eggs n’ bacon in the States are served up so…boring? Green sauces work wonders on eggs so we’re bombing these Migas with a freshly made Salsa Verde. It’s worth giving the Salsa Verde a try if you’re new to it — it adds life to the dish and you can easily make it on the side while the Migas are cooking. Migas are the perfect Mexican breakfast dish for lazy weekend mornings. We're topping this version with a freshly made Salsa Verde and it is delicious! \ Ingredients 6 eggs 4 slices bacon 3-4 corn tortillas 1/4 onion 1/2 jalapeno 1 garlic clove 1/2 cup shredded cheese (Jack or Cheddar) 1/2 teaspoon salt freshly cracked black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter freshly chopped cilantro (optional) For the Salsa Verde: 4-5 tomat...

Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

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Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake – all flavors you love, you’ll get here in every bite: moist and buttery cake, creamy cheesecake filling, juicy raspberries and crunchy streusel topping. And just to mention, right at the start, just so there are no confusions: even though it is called coffee cake, this cake is not made with coffee, it is meant to be served with coffee. I gladly grab a piece of this cake along with the first morning coffee, but you will love this cake, whatever you drink with it. Raspberry cheese coffee cake is the best way to start the new workday: happy and smiling. When you try this homemade cake once, I’m sure you will skip the local bakery in the future. Even though it has four layers, you don’t have to be an expert to make it. Soft cake, creamy filling and crunchy topping are made in the blink of an eye. You add some fresh, juicy raspberries and in 45 minutes you have a fantastic summer treat in your oven. Raspberry Cream Ch...

Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe With Cheescake Fillings

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Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe With Cheescake Fillings Delicious breakfast, snacks or dessert, these moist Carrot Cake Muffins have smooth cream cheese filling inside and crunchy cinnamon streusel on top, I can’t decide which is my favorite part. Since my first try with carrots in a dessert went very well, despite all the doubts that I had, there was nothing else left to do but to enter a new experiment. Yes! Like Schwarzenegger in the movie „Terminator“, my carrot said the unforgettable sentence „I’ll be back“. And since Easter is here, there is no better time for it. So, here we are again, talking about carrots. This time, on the menu are one of the most popular muffins in the last year or two on Pinterest – Carrot Cake Muffins. This muffin was first seen on the great blog „King Arthur Flour“ and after that, I haven’t seen a famous food blogger that hasn’t tried this recipe. The thing that makes it really irresistible is the beautiful cheesecake filling which leaves the impression that t...

MIGAS: EGGS AND TORTILLAS RECIPE (PLUS BACON!)

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MIGAS: EGGS AND TORTILLAS RECIPE (PLUS BACON!) This could easily become your default breakfast dish for lazy weekend mornings, so consider yourself warned! They are addictive and once you’ve had a home-cooked version you’ll be left wondering why eggs n’ bacon in the States are served up so…boring? Green sauces work wonders on eggs so we’re bombing these Migas with a freshly made Salsa Verde. It’s worth giving the Salsa Verde a try if you’re new to it — it adds life to the dish and you can easily make it on the side while the Migas are cooking. Migas are the perfect Mexican breakfast dish for lazy weekend mornings. We're topping this version with a freshly made Salsa Verde and it is delicious! \ Ingredients 6 eggs 4 slices bacon 3-4 corn tortillas 1/4 onion 1/2 jalapeno 1 garlic clove 1/2 cup shredded cheese (Jack or Cheddar) 1/2 teaspoon salt freshly cracked black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter freshly chopped cilantro (optional) For the Salsa Verde: 4-5 t...

Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

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Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake – all flavors you love, you’ll get here in every bite: moist and buttery cake, creamy cheesecake filling, juicy raspberries and crunchy streusel topping. And just to mention, right at the start, just so there are no confusions: even though it is called coffee cake, this cake is not made with coffee, it is meant to be served with coffee. I gladly grab a piece of this cake along with the first morning coffee, but you will love this cake, whatever you drink with it. Raspberry cheese coffee cake is the best way to start the new workday: happy and smiling. When you try this homemade cake once, I’m sure you will skip the local bakery in the future. Even though it has four layers, you don’t have to be an expert to make it. Soft cake, creamy filling and crunchy topping are made in the blink of an eye. You add some fresh, juicy raspberries and in 45 minutes you have a fantastic summer treat in your oven. Raspberry Cream Ch...

DEEP DISH CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE SKILLET BROWNIE AND BROOKIE CUPS

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DEEP DISH CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE SKILLET BROWNIE AND BROOKIE CUPS Fudgy brownies and chocolate chip cookies are combined into one in these fun desserts so that you don’t have to choose.Brookie cups are chocolate chip cookies and brownies baked into individual muffin servings. They are fun to eat and you don’t have to choose cookie or brownie since you get both in one! INGREDIENTS: DEEP DISH CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE SKILLET BROWNIE 1 (18.4 oz) box Pillsbury™ Chocolate fudge brownie mix 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup water 2 large eggs 1 (17.5 oz) box Pillsbury™ Purely Simple™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 large egg 1/4 cup chocolate chips BROOKIE CUPS 1 1/2 cups of Pillsbury chocolate fudge brownie batter (leftover from recipe above) 1 (17.5 oz) box Pillsbury™ Purely Simple™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 large egg 3/4 cup chocolate chips DIRECTIONS: DEEP DISH CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE SKILLET BROWNIE Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease the interio...

DEEP DISH CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE SKILLET BROWNIE AND BROOKIE CUPS

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DEEP DISH CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE SKILLET BROWNIE AND BROOKIE CUPS Fudgy brownies and chocolate chip cookies are combined into one in these fun desserts so that you don’t have to choose.Brookie cups are chocolate chip cookies and brownies baked into individual muffin servings. They are fun to eat and you don’t have to choose cookie or brownie since you get both in one! INGREDIENTS: DEEP DISH CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE SKILLET BROWNIE 1 (18.4 oz) box Pillsbury™ Chocolate fudge brownie mix 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup water 2 large eggs 1 (17.5 oz) box Pillsbury™ Purely Simple™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 large egg 1/4 cup chocolate chips BROOKIE CUPS 1 1/2 cups of Pillsbury chocolate fudge brownie batter (leftover from recipe above) 1 (17.5 oz) box Pillsbury™ Purely Simple™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 large egg 3/4 cup chocolate chips DIRECTIONS: DEEP DISH CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE SKILLET BROWNIE Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease the int...

Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe With Cheescake Fillings

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Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe With Cheescake Fillings Delicious breakfast, snacks or dessert, these moist Carrot Cake Muffins have smooth cream cheese filling inside and crunchy cinnamon streusel on top, I can’t decide which is my favorite part. Since my first try with carrots in a dessert went very well, despite all the doubts that I had, there was nothing else left to do but to enter a new experiment. Yes! Like Schwarzenegger in the movie „Terminator“, my carrot said the unforgettable sentence „I’ll be back“. And since Easter is here, there is no better time for it. So, here we are again, talking about carrots. This time, on the menu are one of the most popular muffins in the last year or two on Pinterest – Carrot Cake Muffins. This muffin was first seen on the great blog „King Arthur Flour“ and after that, I haven’t seen a famous food blogger that hasn’t tried this recipe. The thing that makes it really irresistible is the beautiful cheesecake filling which leaves the impression that t...

Super Easy Peach Cobbler

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Super Easy Peach Cobbler There are three reasons why this fantastic Peach Cobbler can become one of your favorite recipes – it’s super tasty, super simple and super economic. You don’t believe me? Try it and tell me if I was right! Maybe I said something like this in my previous posts, but after the first bite of this fantastic Peach Cobbler, my husband and I had a unanimous conclusion, it is one of the most delicious desserts I ever made! You don’t believe me? It doesn’t cost a thing to try it yourself and here are a few more things which will surely not leave you untouched. Delicious Peach Cobbler can become one of your favorite recipes – it’s super tasty, super simple and super economic. Ingredients 1/2 cup butter-melted 1 cup flour 1 cup sugar 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon baking powder one 15 oz. can of sliced peaches-drained Instructions Preheat oven to 350 F. Pour melted butter into 8×8 baking dish. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and milk to combine, then pour the batter over the melte...

Super Easy Peach Cobbler

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Super Easy Peach Cobbler There are three reasons why this fantastic Peach Cobbler can become one of your favorite recipes – it’s super tasty, super simple and super economic. You don’t believe me? Try it and tell me if I was right! Maybe I said something like this in my previous posts, but after the first bite of this fantastic Peach Cobbler, my husband and I had a unanimous conclusion, it is one of the most delicious desserts I ever made! You don’t believe me? It doesn’t cost a thing to try it yourself and here are a few more things which will surely not leave you untouched. Delicious Peach Cobbler can become one of your favorite recipes – it’s super tasty, super simple and super economic. Ingredients 1/2 cup butter-melted 1 cup flour 1 cup sugar 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon baking powder one 15 oz. can of sliced peaches-drained Instructions Preheat oven to 350 F. Pour melted butter into 8×8 baking dish. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and milk to combine, then pour the batter over the me...

Fruit and Cream Cheese Breakfast Pastries

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Fruit and Cream Cheese Breakfast Pastries Store-bought puff pastry has starred in many a versatile creation around these parts, from baked eggs and sticky buns to tarts and turnovers. But when it comes to puff pastry’s role in the early a.m., it absolutely steals the show when baked into quick and easy breakfast pastries topped with tangy cream cheese filling and piled high with the season’s freshest fruits. INGREDIENTS 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temp 2 Tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (17.3-oz.) package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed 1 1/2 cups fruit (See Kelly’s Note) 1 large egg Sanding sugar (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 400°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpats. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese with the sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla extract until creamy. Unfold the puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured wor...

CITRUS HOISIN GLAZED ROASTED SHEET PAN COD

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CITRUS HOISIN GLAZED ROASTED SHEET PAN COD We’re chasing winter blues away with bright and tangy winter citrus and Asian hoisin glaze. This citrus hoisin glazed roasted sheet pan cod is a one pan dinner takes less than 30 minutes to make. It’s completely gluten and carb free. It’s perfect for cold January nights, but is completely diet friendly. Okay. So, let’s break it down. To be honest, there’s not really too much to say. This may be one of the easiest dinners you make all year. You mix the sauce in a measuring jug. Place everything on a tray. Pour half the glaze over the cod and roast. Brush the cod with more glaze. Aaaaannnnd we’re done. We're chasing winter blues away with bright and tangy winter citrus and Asian hoisin glaze. This citrus hoisin glazed roasted sheet pan cod is a one pan dinner takes less than 30 minutes to make. It's completely gluten and carb free. It's perfect for cold January nights, but is completely diet friendly. Ingredients 2 cod loin fillets o...

Creamy Ritz Chicken Casserole

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Creamy Ritz Chicken Casserole Ritz crackers are definitely one of our Achilles heels, in that it’s incredibly difficult to stop snacking on them once we have one…so, add them to a creamy chicken casserole and you can understand why it’s a truly delicious, addictive dish that everyone loves. Basically, you make this and it’s game over. We love it for how good it tastes and the fact that it’s a breeze to make – does it get any better than that after a long day? INGREDIENTS 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded 1 (10.75 oz.) can cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 sleeve ritz crackers, crushed 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon paprika, garnish 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste PREPARATION Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Combine soup and sour cream in a large bowl, then stir in shredded chicken. Season generously with salt an...

COBB PASTA SALAD

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COBB PASTA SALAD I had a knock-down drag-out fight with a big bowl of rainbow-colored hard-boiled eggs and. . . salad happened. The ever-popular cobb salad reinvented in pasta salad form. It has most of the same classic flavors everyone loves with small seashell pasta, the beat-up eggs, crumbled bacon, red onion, avocado, tomatoes and feta (or blue cheese) dressed in a red wine vinaigrette. Everything you could ever want in a pasta salad. The ever-popular cobb salad reinvented in pasta salad form! It has most of the same classic flavors everyone loves and is perfect for picnics, potlucks and parties Ingredients Salad: 6 ounces cooked small shell pasta, cooled 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped ¼ cup diced red onion 3 - 4 hard-boiled eggs, diced 1 avocado, diced ½ cup diced tomatoes ½ cup crumbled feta or blue cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Dressing: 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1 big clove minced garlic ⅓ cup olive oil salt and pepper Instructions Add ...

Brownie Batter Dip!

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Brownie Batter Dip! One of my all time most favorite dips! BROWNIE BATTER Dip??!! YES, you heard that right and its just as good as it sounds! It is Egg-Free, creamy heaven! Its wonderful to dip a variety of things in it, pretzels, nilla wafers, graham crackers, even fruit!  Ingredients 1 package, 8 oz, cream cheese, softened 1 8 oz tube of cool whip 1 box of ghiradelli brownie mix, about 18 oz 2 tbsp whole milk 1 C mini chocolate chips, divided 1 disposable piping bag Instructions Using a standing mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the cool whip until smooth Add in the brownie mix and milk. Mix until smooth and fold in 1/2 C chocolate chips Scoop the brownie batter into the disposable piping bag Cut the tip off and pipe it into a serving dish Serve immediately or wrap the bowl in saran wrap and store in the fridge up to one day ahead. Enjoy! Recipe Source: myincrediblerecipes.com

Cassava Cake with Creamy Custard Topping

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Cassava Cake with Creamy Custard Topping Cassava, also known as manioc, Brazilian arrowroot, tapioca and often referred to as yucca (though they’re not really the same), is a starchy tuberous root of a tree that grows abundantly in the tropical regions of Asia, Africa and South America. It is in fact a staple much like corn and rice in certain countries. This is what a cassava looks like. You can find these already frozen and grated at many Asian stores so it’s very accessible now. And certainly in the Philippines, you can find the tree all over the place. With a soft and spongy texture, flavored with coconut and condensed milk and then topped with a creamy vanilla custard sauce – your taste buds will dance with joy with each bite of this favorite Filipino delicacy. Ingredients Butter for greasing the pan 1 lb grated Cassava (if frozen, thaw first) 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed Milk 1 14 oz can Coconut Milk 2 large Eggs 1/4 – 1/8 teaspoon ground Cardamom (optional but highly recommen...

CITRUS HOISIN GLAZED ROASTED SHEET PAN COD

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CITRUS HOISIN GLAZED ROASTED SHEET PAN COD We’re chasing winter blues away with bright and tangy winter citrus and Asian hoisin glaze. This citrus hoisin glazed roasted sheet pan cod is a one pan dinner takes less than 30 minutes to make. It’s completely gluten and carb free. It’s perfect for cold January nights, but is completely diet friendly. Okay. So, let’s break it down. To be honest, there’s not really too much to say. This may be one of the easiest dinners you make all year. You mix the sauce in a measuring jug. Place everything on a tray. Pour half the glaze over the cod and roast. Brush the cod with more glaze. Aaaaannnnd we’re done. We're chasing winter blues away with bright and tangy winter citrus and Asian hoisin glaze. This citrus hoisin glazed roasted sheet pan cod is a one pan dinner takes less than 30 minutes to make. It's completely gluten and carb free. It's perfect for cold January nights, but is completely diet friendly. Ingredients 2 cod loin fillets...

Cassava Cake with Creamy Custard Topping

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Cassava Cake with Creamy Custard Topping Cassava, also known as manioc, Brazilian arrowroot, tapioca and often referred to as yucca (though they’re not really the same), is a starchy tuberous root of a tree that grows abundantly in the tropical regions of Asia, Africa and South America. It is in fact a staple much like corn and rice in certain countries. This is what a cassava looks like. You can find these already frozen and grated at many Asian stores so it’s very accessible now. And certainly in the Philippines, you can find the tree all over the place. With a soft and spongy texture, flavored with coconut and condensed milk and then topped with a creamy vanilla custard sauce – your taste buds will dance with joy with each bite of this favorite Filipino delicacy. Ingredients Butter for greasing the pan 1 lb grated Cassava (if frozen, thaw first) 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed Milk 1 14 oz can Coconut Milk 2 large Eggs 1/4 – 1/8 teaspoon ground Cardamom (optional but highly recomme...

WEGHT WATCHERS PARMESAN MEATLOAF

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WEGHT WATCHERS PARMESAN MEATLOAF Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 cup finely chopped white mushrooms 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1 pound lean ground beef (7% or less) 1/2 cup quick cooking or old-fashioned oats (not instant) 2 large egg whites (I use 1 whole egg instead) 3 tablespoons ketchup (plus more for brushing on top) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves (not ground thyme) 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 teaspoon minced fresh) HOW TO MAKE: Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Spray a 4-1/2 x 8-1/2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, onion, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer this mixture to a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the vegetables in the bowl and mix well. Press the meatloaf into the ...

Spicy cumin chicken thighs with green beans

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Spicy cumin chicken thighs with green beans Quick to cook and difficult to fail, spicy cumin chicken thighs with green beans is inspired by a popular Chinese street food. An easy pan-fried dish full of flavour.  This is not a classic Chinese dish, but inspired by a popular street food I used to have back in my home province of Gansu, in China. It’s called Yang Rou Chuan In my recipe, I use both cumin powder and whole cumin seeds, the same for chilli too (both powder and flakes). This helps to maximize the fragrance of the spices, and to create an appealing finished look. If you are not accustom to very hot food, please feel free to reduce the amount of chilli powder and flakes (or use milder ones). However, I wouldn’t suggest reducing the cumin as it’s really the soul of this dish. Quick to cook and difficult to fail, spicy cumin chicken thighs with green beans is inspired by a popular Chinese street food. An easy pan-fried dish full of flavour. Ingredients 300g / 10oz green beans ...

This Hummingbird Cake Recipe is the South’s Favorite Cake

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This Hummingbird Cake Recipe is the South’s Favorite Cake How can you tell if someone isn’t from the South? They read the name of this recipe and ask, “What is a hummingbird cake?” Well, hummingbird cake is an incredibly dense and moist layer cake with banana, pineapple, and warm spices, covered with swirls of rich cream cheese frosting and crunchy toasted pecans on top. And if you’ve never had it — but you’re a fan of banana cake, pineapple upside-down cake, or carrot cake — you’re going to be thoroughly charmed by our easier-than-you’d-expect hummingbird cake recipe. Hummingbird cake reigns supreme over the dessert table at Southern get-togethers, but to locate this recipe’s origins, you actually have to go a bit farther south — to Jamaica. In the late ’70s, the Jamaican Tourist Board attempted to entice more American vacationers to the island by releasing press kits highlighting classic Jamaican recipes. One of them was a delicious “hummingbird cake”, named in honor of Jamaica’s nat...

Spicy Sausage Pizza

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Spicy Sausage Pizza Skip take-out pizza and make it at home instead! Spicy Sausage Pizza is loaded with so much flavor that will be a hit with everyone in your family. The crust is made using my tried and true homemade crust recipe. It gets topped with loads of spicy sausage, sweet peppers, onions, chili oil, crushed red pepper, and mozzarella cheese. It just may be the best spicy pizza out there. If you are looking for something different, give this pizza a try! We are taking a break from sweets today and focusing on another one of my beloved favorites, PIZZA!! We all know how delicious this carby meal is and I’m excited to share my latest version. Today’s spicy sausage pizza is a real kicker. It puts fire on the taste buds. If you are not a fan of spicy food, I’m sorry to say, this pizza is not for you. You may want to try my bbq chicken pizza instead! Assembling Spicy Sausage Pizza I use my favorite pizza dough and topped it with loads of spicy sausage. I actually used breakfast sau...