Easy Pepperoni Bread
This pepperoni quick bread recipe is a breeze. Pepperoni, mozzarella, and Italian seasonings are rolled together, baked, and cut into bite-sized delights.

Allow frozen bread dough to thaw in the refrigerator 8 hours to overnight.

Place dough in a large lightly greased bowl.

Cover the bowl with a dish towel and place in a warm space until doubled in size 2 to 3 hours.

Punch down dough.

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

Grease a large baking sheet.

Roll dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle on the prepared baking sheet.

Brush dough lightly with olive oil.

Sprinkle with basil onion flakes and oregano.

Layer with pepperoni to within 1/2 inch of the edges.

Top with mozzarella cheese.

Beginning with the longest edge roll dough into a thin cylinder and seal the seam.

Brush with beaten egg.

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Strawberrylicious Daiquiris
For the ideal beverage on the first hot summer day, combine fresh strawberries with pineapple and lime. The unique flavor of the dark spiced rum balances out the flavor explosion of the fresh berries.

Combine strawberries and sugar in blender; blend until smooth.

Pour in pineapple juice lime juice and rum.

Pulse until combined.

Serve over ice.

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Black Bean and Chickpea Chili
Black beans, garbanzo beans, and plenty of vegetables are all packed into a hearty but quick-to-prepare chili. From beginning to end, it will take you just one hour to eat.

If using turkey heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and cook and stir the ground turkey for about 10 minutes breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks until the meat is no longer pink.

Remove the turkey meat and set aside leaving oil in the pan.

Place the onion green peppers and carrots into the saucepan and cook and stir for about 10 minutes until the onion is translucent and the vegetables are tender.

Stir in the chili powder cumin and black pepper and pour in the diced tomatoes frozen corn black beans garbanzo beans and chicken broth.

Bring the mixture to a boil.

ArnoldGreg August 12, 2023

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Simple Garlic Dip
This is a quick and easy recipe for a garlicky appetizer dip sure to please guests at any gathering.

Using an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, milk, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, and ground black pepper in a bowl.

ArnoldGreg August 11, 2023

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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