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Christmas « frillyfabulous. Despite my ridiculous peppermint obsession (my pumpkin addiction is minor compared to my love for peppermint), lucky for you guys, I’ve kept my crazy peppermint recipes under wraps this season.

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Trust me, it was tough! This recipe, however, could not go without sharing. If you’re not a peppermint fanatic like yours truly, then you’re in luck, for the cool peppermint flavor is balanced out perfectly by the non-overpowering sweetness of the biscotti. Ingredients (Recipe Adapted From Taste of Home) -3/4 cup butter, softened -3/4 cup sugar -3 eggs -2 teaspoons peppermint extract -3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour -1 teaspoon baking powder -1/4 teaspoon salt -1 cup crushed peppermint candies -2 cups semisweet chocolate chips -2 tablespoons shortening -1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes Directions -In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar.

-Divide dough in half. -In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Five Minute Hummus. One of the questions I get a lot is, how do I make and photograph and then EAT all this stuff and not weigh 500 pounds?

Five Minute Hummus

(The questions usually are asked in a much nicer way than that, but that’s the general drift.) And while I’m not as slender as I was before I got-married-had-a-baby-started-a-food-blog, I’m so far still fitting into the same size Levi’s I’ve been wearing for the last 10 years or so. One of the answers I always give (and it is very true) is this: small plates! I’m a great believer in eating things that are truly delicious, and I’d rather have a little bit of bacon then a whole lot of celery. However, from time to time I have to resort to, shall we say, a more strict eating regimen? After that, feel free to garnish it with a little paprika, maybe an extra swirl of olive oil, and then it’s just a matter of deciding what you will be scooping it up with.

And at 6pm, I’ll be breaking out the bacon. Ingredients 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed 1 clove garlic kosher salt Directions. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough + Cupcake = The BEST Cupcake. Ever. Recipe - Allrecipes.com - StumbleUpon. Homemade Baked Mozzarella Sticks. Mozzarella sticks are a delicious treat, probably one of the most popular appetizers at restaurants, and a fun party food.

Homemade Baked Mozzarella Sticks

They tend to be rather fattening, especially considering they are usually fried, but they are so irresistibly tasty. So how do you give in to the temptation that is mozzarella sticks without the guilt? Make healthy, Baked Mozzarella Sticks! Here is a recipe I love, and your family will too. Ingredients 1 pkg. low fat mozzarella cheese strings (8-10 sticks) 1/2 cup flour 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten 1 cup dry bread crumbs or Italian style panko (seasoned) marinara sauce for dipping Directions 1. I hope you enjoy this delicious, healthy twist on traditional fried mozzarella sticks. Note: Some comments indicate that mozzarella is oozing sooner than time prescribed in this recipe- keep an eye on the sticks while baking and feel free to shorten the bake time to suit your oven.

You May Also Like: Recipe: Spicy Oven Fries. Award-Winning Chili Recipe to Feed a Crowd. This Award-Winning Chili Recipe Will Make You a Hero It is officially cold outside, and one of the best cold weather dishes I can think of is a big pot of homemade chili.

Award-Winning Chili Recipe to Feed a Crowd

It goes great with football, at tailgates, parties, or even just as a family meal that you want to stretch throughout the week. I recently shared a homemade salsa recipe, but it’s time to shift gears. There are two things that make chili such a great thing: it’s cheap to make, and you can easily feed a lot of people, or create multiple meals for your family with just one pot. If you don’t believe this recipe is good, I’ll let the comments be the judge.

So, what if I told you that you could feed a dozen people, or supply your family of four with multiple meals for three days all for under $25? Anyway, I want to share with you a relatively inexpensive chili recipe, but not just any recipe. Ingredient List and Cost 2 x 28 oz. These prices were taken from my grocery receipt from last week when making this batch of chili. Kalyn's Kitchen. Buffalo Wings Recipe : Alton Brown. Low Carb Recipes. Vegetarian Refried Beans Recipe.