Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Cupcakes

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Cupcakes

Ingredients
Cupcakes
  • 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup salted butter, room temperature
  • 3 egg whites
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 and 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Cinnamon Sugar Frosting
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • m1-2 tbsp water or milk
See full instructions on: www.lifeloveandsugar.com

Monday, April 27, 2015

Creamy Pasta with Asparagus and Bacon

Creamy Pasta with Asparagus and Bacon

Ingredients:
  • 1 lb. farfalle pasta
  • 1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1″ pieces
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh minced parsley


 See full instructions on: www.uncommondesignsonline.com

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Mini Red Velvet Cheesecakes

Mini Red Velvet Cheesecakes

Ingredients
Crust
  • 15 Oreos
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 2 Tablespoons sour cream
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons red food coloring
  • 2 large eggs

See full instructions on: www.dessertnowdinnerlater.com

Beef Chili Recipe with Black Beans

Beef Chili Recipe with Black Beans

Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • onion chopped
  • garlic cloves, chopped
  • carrot, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon and 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2-3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 28 oz can canned whole plum tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 can black beans
  • salt to taste
See full instructions on: juliasalbum.com

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Beefy Buffalo Mac & Cheese with Creamed Corn and Poblano Peppers

Beefy Buffalo Mac & Cheese with Creamed Corn and Poblano Peppers

Ingredients:
  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 poblano pepper, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 14.75 can sweet creamed corn
  • ¼ cup Frank's Hot WINGS Sauce (not their regular hot sauce), more or less (I used 1/3 cup)*
  • 4 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese, cubed and softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼- ½ cup lowfat milk

See full instructions on: www.carlsbadcravings.com

Cookies with Chocolate

Cookies with Chocolate

Ingredients

  • 400 grams all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 200 grams cold unsalted butter, diced
  • 125 grams confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 300 gr chocolate chips
See full instructions on: www.larecetadelafelicidad.com

Friday, April 24, 2015

Coconut Oil Pumpkin Bread

Coconut Oil Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour (*see alternate substitution below)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

See full instructions on: www.gimmesomeoven.com

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies

Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter, unsalted, at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1½ tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups flour, lightly spooned into the cup and leveled with a knife when measured (If you are worried about being heavy handed with the flour, only use 2¾ cup.)
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2½ Tbsp cinnamon, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 recipe The BEST Cream Cheese Frosting

See full instructions on: www.dessertnowdinnerlater.com