Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert
No one will think that this amazing dessert is just a couple of ice cream sandwiches dressed up!

ArnoldGreg August 10, 2023

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Broiled Paprika and Lemon-Pepper Chicken Breasts
These succulently spiced chicken breasts are broiled, and they go well with many vegetable side dishes.

Set the oven’s broiler to high and place a rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

Add 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil to a broiler pan to grease it.

Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts.

Remaining olive oil should be brushed on until coated.

Paprika, lemon pepper, and salt should be evenly distributed over both sides of each piece.

Place the chicken on the broiler pan that has been prepared.

Sprinkle garlic over the top, onions around the chicken’s base, and a few smaller pieces of onion on top.

Cook for 5 minutes under the preheated broiler.

After flipping, cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, checking frequently to ensure the centre is no longer pink and the juices are clear.

In the centre, an instant-read thermometer should register at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees C)

ArnoldGreg August 9, 2023

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Double Chocolate Banana Monkey Bread
Flaky layers of spiced, caramelized, double chocolate goodness make up this sweet, gooey treat known as double chocolate banana monkey bread.

Set oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C).

Cooking spray should be used on a 9-inch cake pan.

In a sizable sealable plastic bag, combine cinnamon, brown sugar, and the other half of the pudding mix.

Seal the container and shake vigorously until all lumps are gone.

Place 1/2 cup of melted butter and the remaining half of the pudding mix in a small bowl.

Stir everything together.

Before shaking in the sugar mixture, dip each biscuit piece in the butter mixture.

Place a layer of half the pieces in the bottom of the pan that has been prepared.

Place a banana on top of the layer and top with chocolate chips.

Add a layer of the remaining biscuit pieces on top.

ArnoldGreg August 8, 2023

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Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Lime-marinated chicken breasts take mere minutes to grill. Serve in warm tortillas with the tangy-sweet salsa.

Combine tomatoes 1/2 cup diced red onion pineapple and cilantro in a medium bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon lime juice salt and sugar; toss to combine.

Cover salsa with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

Place the remaining red onion in the bowl of a small food processor.

Add juice of one lime and process until finely ground about 3 minutes.

Place chicken strips into a shallow dish.

Slather onion mixture over the chicken and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat about 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Lightly oil the grill.

ArnoldGreg August 7, 2023

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Granny Cake II
A sweet and rich pineapple cake with a creamy butter sauce. No walnuts in this one.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan.

Sift together the flour and baking soda; set aside.

In a large bowl combine eggs 1 cup white sugar and pineapple with juice.

Beat in the flour mixture.

Pour into prepared pan.

sprinkle brown sugar over top of batter.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Remove from oven and prick top with a fork.

Pour on topping while still hot.

ArnoldGreg August 6, 2023

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Rosca de Reyes
This yeasted bread ring, called rosca de reyes or pan rosca in Mexico, is similar to king cake. It’s a rewarding treat to make at home to celebrate Epiphany.

Prepare bread: Mix flour eggs egg yolks sugar water dry yeast orange zest lime zest and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook.

Add 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter; mix until dough is elastic and shiny about 5 minutes.

Form dough into a ball.

Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.

Punch down dough gently; roll into a long cylinder.

Join the ends of the cylinder together in the shape of an oval ring.

Place ring on a greased baking sheet; cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

ArnoldGreg August 5, 2023

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Simple Black Bean Dip
This hearty black bean dip with chicken and cheese is perfect for Super Bowl or just because you’re craving something warm and cheesy

Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C).

An 8-cup casserole needs to be greased.

In a sizable bowl, combine the refried beans, chicken, onion, and 1/2 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.

Stir ingredients together thoroughly after the chicken has been broken up.

Spoon the mixture into the prepared casserole dish after combining the chili powder, cumin, and seasoned salt.

Add 1/4 cup of Colby-Monterey Jack cheese on top.

Bake for about 25 minutes in a preheated oven, or until hot and bubbly.

Serve with tortilla chips, and store any leftovers in the fridge.

ArnoldGreg August 4, 2023

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Elderberry Pie II
This pie is pure elderberry with sugar, a hint of lemon juice, and cornstarch stirred in. The top crust is latticed so when you take it from the oven, you can see the beautiful berries and bubbly sauce glisten through it.

Set oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees C).

The cornstarch and water mixture is added to the sugar and berries.

Cook while constantly stirring until desired thickness is reached.

If it isn’t thick enough, add more cornstarch.

lemon juice is added.

Fill bottom crust with liquid.

Add a butter dabs.

Add a crust to the top or a lattice.

For about 40 minutes, bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until the crust is golden and the berries are bubbling through the crust holes.

Note: To prevent the pie from bubbling over while baking, place a pan or foil under it.

ArnoldGreg August 3, 2023

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Super Lemon Ice Cream
Thanks to the generous amount of fresh lemon juice and zest used in the custard base, this lemon ice cream is simple to make, incredibly creamy, and quite tasty.

Combine heavy cream sugar half-and-half and lemon zest in a saucepan; bring to a simmer over low heat.

Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat cover the saucepan and allow to steep for 10 minutes.

Uncover the saucepan and bring back to a simmer over low heat.

Beat egg yolks in a medium bowl.

Gradually whisk 1 cup hot cream mixture into eggs several tablespoons at a time.

(This brings eggs up to temperature without scrambling them.) Stir egg mixture back into cream mixture in the saucepan.

Cook and stir over low heat until mixture coats the back of a spoon 5 to 10 minutes.

Transfer to a large bowl; cover and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

ArnoldGreg August 2, 2023

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Healthier Fresh Strawberry Muffins
Fresh strawberries and healthier ingredients like whole wheat flour and coconut oil make these muffins a great choice for breakfast or dessert!

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Grease 24 muffin cups or line with paper liners.

Mix all-purpose flour oats whole wheat flour sugar flax seed meal baking powder and salt together in a large bowl.

Stir in milk coconut oil applesauce and eggs.

Fold in strawberries.

Fill the prepared muffin tins evenly with batter about 3/4 full.

Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean about 20 minutes.

ArnoldGreg August 1, 2023

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