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Cookies and Cups ~ Brownies, Cupcakes and Cookies by the Handful

Cookies and Cups ~ Brownies, Cupcakes and Cookies by the Handful
These sweet Tea Party Cupcakes are Almond Cupcakes with Coconut Buttercream Frosting. The Coconut Buttercream that tops these is crazy delicious, light and rich all at the same time. Perfect for any occasion! Don’t you just love a sweet cupcake? And of course they say you eat with your eyes first (which I think sounds creepy, but whatev) so these are as pretty as they are delicious! I call them Tea Party cupcakes because they are perfect for ladylike type people.

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Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Chinese Buffet at Home It is no secret that I have an obsession with Chinese cuisine. The place that started it all was a local Chinese buffet here in Michigan. After frequent visits to the buffet over the years, I finally decided to take a stab at cooking my own Chinese dishes at home. The majority of the dishes were delicious and I began cooking different Chinese meals every week, but I had always wanted more variety just like the buffet. I had always wondered, “what if I could create a Chinese buffet at home?” I have wanted to do this for along time so I was very excited when I was chosen to be part of the 24,24,24 event presented by Foodbuzz.

2-Minute Chocolate Chip Cookie For One This is one of those ‘I-need-a-cookie-right-now-or-I-die’ recipes that can be prepared in almost no time.We all know that kind of situation, don’t we? I definitely do, I confess.And you know what? This impressive cookie not only takes less than 5 minutes to prepare, it tastes really delicious. Just like a good chocolate chip cookie.The preparation is beyond easy… just have a look… First you need this stuff. 1. Bacon Bean Potato Soup Recipes dark brown sugar, pepper, bacon, chicken broth, onion, fresh tomatoes and 4 MORE B 45 mins, 10 ingredients Potato,Carrot, and Bean Soup a la Mexicana Recipe juice, pepper, bacon, onion, carrots, vegetable oil, chopped cilantro and 7 MORE

General Tso's Chicken Recipe At nearly any buffet or take-out place you can find General Tso’s Chicken. General Tso’s Chicken is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors. It is a very popular dish throughout the United States and Canada. This is probably one of the best and easiest recipes around, you will be surprised at how little time it takes to prepare. I decided to get brave and use the boneless skinless chicken thighs, and I wasn’t disappointed.

Crash Hot Potatoes Man, do I love Australia. First, my oldest daughter was conceived there on our honeymoon…and while we’re on the subject, have I ever shared with you that we almost named her “Sydney” as a nod to her point of origin? In the end, I chickened out, though—I thought that might be a little corny, and truth be told, I think she was actually conceived in Brisbane. But I’ll stop there. Pineapple Casserole Y’all trust me when it comes to desserts, right? I thought so. So, believe me when I say that pineapple + buttery bread crumbs + cheddar cheese is delicious. I found this little gem of a recipe in my Mom’s recipe collection. My Mom is a little uneasy sharing recipes with me.

I Heart Chocolate Tarts Chocolate Overload? Hi Melinda, Did you have your fill of chocolate over the Easter weekend? Better Grilled Cheese Funky versions of America's simplest sandwich have been popping up at national restaurants and quick-service chains more and more in recent years. Problem is, when restaurants start to get creative, it usually spells trouble for your waistline. Au Bon Pain's Prosciutto Mozzarella Sandwich is a perfect example of this "more is more" mantra, where a few thin slices of cured ham and a mozzarella blanket turn a lunchtime bite into a sandwich that packs as much saturated fat as 5 scoops of Breyers vanilla ice cream. We're all for innovating, but if you're going to do it, do it right. The curious combination of sweet apples, smoky bacon, and sharp cheese isn't just delicious, it contains less than half the calories of most other grilled cheese sandwiches out there. You'll Need: 1 Tbsp butter 8 slices whole-grain bread (we love Martin's Whole Wheat) 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 6 oz shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and sliced 8 strips cooked bacon

Banana Split Icebox Cake Today is my oldest sister’s birthday. She’s 20 years older than me and has always been like a second mom to me. She ran the St. Plan Meals with Ease - Say Mmm If you have every worried about what's for dinner, you are not alone. Over 70% of parents have some sort of stress associated with dinner time, and 47% of that comes from deciding what to make. Meal planning can help you save time and money. Just keeping a list of your ideas helps you remember and decide what to make, and putting your ideas into a plan helps you stay organized and be more efficient with your time. On Say Mmm you can use our free meal planning calendar and keep all your recipes and meal ideas in one place.

60 Second Chocolate Chip Cookie A la Mode I had so much fun developing this recipe. Talk about kinda dangerous though. This baby is baked in 60 seconds, no lie!! Spinach and Feta Pies We like to entertain, a lot. When the family shows up, or friends gather for a weekend meal, one of the most common requests we get is for these Spinach and Feta Pies. Which is somewhat counter-intuitive since we usually have a bunch of kids roaming around, who would normally be noshing on chips and salsa. But instead they’re asking if they can have the last one. I often have to wrestle with myself to let them have it, telling myself it’s a good thing they want the last one. I can always make myself more.

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