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Goat Cheese-Stuffed Peppers with Honey and Bacon

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These Goat Cheese-Stuffed Peppers with Honey and Bacon are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. The creamy goat cheese, drizzled with honey, is complemented by the crispy bacon, making it a perfect appetizer or side dish for any occasion. Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers 8 oz goat cheese, softened 2 tablespoons honey 8 slices bacon 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat your oven to 375F 190C Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes Set them aside In a bowl, mix the softened goat cheese with honey until well combined Season with salt and pepper to taste Stuff each bell pepper with the goat cheese mixture, filling them evenly Wrap 2 slices of bacon around each stuffed pepper, securing them with toothpicks if needed Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish, and bake in the preheated o...

Thick 'n Fudgy Chocolate Explosion Cookies

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Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these thick and fudgy cookies packed with semisweet, white, and milk chocolate chips, as well as crunchy chopped nuts. A chocolate lover's dream! Ingredients: 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup butter 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 1/4 cup white chocolate chips 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips and butter together in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt In another bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar,...

Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Ice Cream Wrap

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Treat yourself to a high-protein dessert that won't make you feel bad with these Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Ice Cream Wraps. They're a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without going overboard on calories. Ingredients: 2 large whole wheat tortillas 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons peanut butter powder 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1 tablespoon honey or sweetener of choice 1/2 banana, sliced 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, sliced Instructions: Put the peanut butter powder, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and honey in a bowl and mix them together To make the ice cream base, mix until everything is well mixed Lay out the whole wheat tortillas on a flat surface Spread the ice cream mixture out in the middle of each tortilla so that it is evenly spread between the two In each tort...

Grain-Free Protein Peanut Butter Cookies

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These grain-free protein peanut butter cookies are a guilt-free treat packed with protein and flavor. They are gluten-free and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without compromising your diet. Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup almond flour 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips optional Instructions: Warm the oven up to 175F 350C Put peanut butter, almond flour, honey or maple syrup, vanilla protein powder, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl Mix everything together well If you want to, fold in dark chocolate chips Roll the dough into little balls and put them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper Spread out each ball and make a crisscross pattern with a fork Put it in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown Take it out of...

Chicken Stock Soup

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A comforting chicken soup made with homemade chicken stock, hearty vegetables, and tender shredded chicken. Ingredients: 1 5 liters chicken stock 200g cooked chicken, shredded 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried thyme Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil Instructions: In a big pot, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat Put in the celery, carrots, onion, and garlic It will take about 5 minutes of sauting until the vegetables are soft Add the bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper, then pour in the chicken stock Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it cook for 20 minutes After you add the shredded chicken, let it cook for another 10 minutes Check the seasoning and make changes if needed Enjoy while hot!

Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders

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These crispy baked chicken tenders are a healthier alternative to fried chicken. They're crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfect for a family-friendly meal. Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenders 1 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 eggs, beaten Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F 200C In a shallow dish, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper Dip each chicken tender in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumb mixture Place coated chicken tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper Bake for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and coating is crispy and golden brown Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce

Simple Fettuccine Alfredo

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This easy fettuccine Alfredo recipe makes a rich and creamy pasta dish that you can make in no time. Some simple ingredients are all you need to make a traditional Italian dish that is sure to please. Ingredients: 8 oz fettuccine pasta 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Chopped parsley for garnish optional Instructions: Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat Add minced garlic and saut until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly, and bring to a simmer Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth and creamy Season with salt and pepper to taste Add cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet,...

Chocolate Caramel Brownies

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With these decadent chocolate caramel brownies, you can indulge in the heavenly combination of rich chocolate and gooey caramel. They're ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth! Ingredients: 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup caramel sauce Instructions: Set the oven to 350F 175C and heat it up A 9x13-inch baking pan should be greased Melt the butter in a bowl that can go in the microwave Melt the butter and add the sugar to a large mixing bowl Mix well One egg at a time, making sure to mix well after each addition Add the vanilla extract and mix well Mix the cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and flour in a different bowl using a whisk Slowly add the dry ingredients to t...

Skillet Chicken with Pasta, Spinach and Garlic Oil

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A delicious and easy one-skillet chicken dish with pasta, spinach, and flavorful garlic oil. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner! Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 200g pasta of your choice 2 cups fresh spinach leaves 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Instructions: Add salt and pepper to the chicken breasts In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat The chicken breasts should be cooked through and browned after being added to the pan This should take about 6-7 minutes per side Take it out of the pan and set it aside Add minced garlic to the same pan and cook for about one minute, until it smells good In the meantime, cook the pasta until it's al dente according to the directions on the package Remove the water and set it aside ...

Chocolate Nutella Bundt Cake

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Enjoy the rich and luscious flavors of chocolate and Nutella in this simple Bundt cake recipe. Ideal as a sweet treat for yourself or for any occasion. Ingredients: 1 box chocolate cake mix 1/2 cup Nutella 3 large eggs 1 cup water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional Cooking spray for greasing the Bundt pan Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and grease a Bundt cake pan with cooking spray In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, Nutella, eggs, water, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined If desired, fold in the chocolate chips into the batter Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, spreading it evenly Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean Remo...

Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

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Indulge in the rich, fudgy goodness of these vegan peanut butter cup brownies. They're the perfect combination of chocolatey and nutty flavors, with a creamy peanut butter swirl in every bite. Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup almond milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup powdered sugar Instructions: Warm the oven up to 175F 350C A 9x9-inch baking pan should be greased In a big bowl, mix the sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and flour with a whisk Melted coconut oil, applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla extract should all be added and mixed well Add vegan chocolate chips and mix well Spread out half of the batter in the pan ...