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Fluffy Banana Pudding Pie Recipe ⁣ 2 (3.4 ounce boxes) instant vanilla or banana pudding mix⁣ 1 ¾ cups whole milk⁣ 1 cup heavy cream⁣ 2 medium ripe bananas, sliced⁣ 10 Nilla wafers⁣ 1 (9-inch) graham cracker or Nilla wafer crust⁣ For the Topping, optional⁣ 1 cup heavy cream⁣ 2 tablespoons powdered sugar⁣ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract⁣ ⁣ For the Filling⁣ Whisk together instant vanilla pudding mix with milk until smooth. Scrape bottom of bowl and stir. Add heavy cream. Whip with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 45 seconds.⁣ ⁣ Stir in banana slices and nilla wafers. Spread filling into the graham cracker crust. If any banana slices are visible, spread a little filling over them to prevent browning. Chill pie for four hours.⁣ ⁣ For the Topping⁣ Combine heavy cream with powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Whip until stiff peaks form, about two minutes on high speed. Spread whipped cream over the pie.⁣ ⁣ Store pie in the refrigerator for up to four days.⁣ #pie #nobakedessert #easyrecipe #bananapudding

Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies ⁣ ¾ cup butter, softened (6 ounces; 170 grams)⁣ ¾ cup dark brown sugar (5 ¼ ounces; 150 grams)⁣ ¼ cup granulated sugar (1 ¾ ounces; 50 grams)⁣ 1 large egg⁣ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract⁣ 2 cups all-purpose flour (9 ounces; 250 grams)⁣ 1 teaspoon baking soda⁣ ½ teaspoon salt⁣ 2 cups chocolate chips or chunks (12 ounces; 340 grams)⁣ ⁣ Preheat oven to 325℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.⁣ ⁣ Combine the soft butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Mix on medium-high speed with a handheld or stand mixer until light and fluffy. Stop the mixer once and scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl.⁣ ⁣ Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix on medium-high speed until very light. Stop the mixer and add the flour, baking soda, and salt. ⁣ ⁣ Mix on low speed until a dough forms. Stop the mixer. Stir in the chocolate chips with a wooden spoon or firm rubber spatula.⁣ ⁣ Drop dough, about two tablespoons each, onto the prepared baking sheet.⁣ ⁣ Bake until edges are set, about 12 minutes. ⁣ ⁣ Don’t overbake or cookies won’t be soft.⁣ Store cookies in an airtight container. For extra-soft cookies, place the warm (not hot) cookies into an air tight with a lid. Cover for 24 hours.⁣ #chocolatechipcookies #cookies #recipe

Simple Fluffy Pancakes⁣ This is my go-to quick pancake recipe. ⁣ 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 grams)⁣ 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (13 grams)⁣ 2 teaspoons baking powder⁣ ¼ teaspoon salt⁣ ¾ cup milk (170 grams)⁣ 2 large eggs⁣ ¼ cup oil (50 grams)⁣ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract⁣ oil or nonstick cooking spray for the griddle⁣ ⁣ Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine. A few lumps might remain in the batter. This is fine.⁣ ⁣ Set batter aside while you heat the griddle.⁣ ⁣ Heat a nonstick or cast iron griddle over medium heat until hot. Grease lightly with oil or nonstick cooking spray.⁣ ⁣ Spoon batter, about ¼ cup, onto the griddle. ⁣ ⁣ The batter should sizzle lightly when it hits the pan. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface of the pancake, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip. Cook until set, about another 1 to 2 minutes.⁣ #pancakes #breakfast

Simple Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe. This creamy pasta sauce gets its deep flavor from the tomato paste and its creaminess from heavy cream and parmesan cheese. ⁣ ⁣ Ingredients ⁣ 2 tablespoons butter⁣ 1 tablespoon olive oil⁣ 1 small yellow onion, very finely diced⁣ 3 cloves garlic, finely minced⁣ ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste⁣ pinch red pepper flakes, optional⁣ ½ cup tomato paste or one 6 ounce can⁣ ½ cup chicken broth, see note⁣ 1 cup heavy cream⁣ ½ cup grated Parmesan⁣ 12 ounce rigatoni pasta⁣ ⁣ Full recipe linked in bio. Enjoy! ⁣ #pastarecipe #tomatosauce #spaghetti #easyrecipe #pastasauce

Easy Black Bean Soup Recipe⁣ This simple black bean soup recipe uses canned black beans–making for a quick prep since you don’t need to soak the beans. ⁣ ⁣ By the way, this recipe makes a large pot of soup. So you’ll probably have leftovers, unless you’re feeding a crowd. ⁣ ⁣ Full printable recipe is on the blog!⁣ ⁣ 1 tablespoon olive oil⁣ 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 ½ cups diced)⁣ 2 stalks celery, diced (about 1 cup diced)⁣ 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup diced)⁣ 3 cloves garlic, minced or put through a garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)⁣ 2 teaspoons chili powder⁣ 1 teaspoon cumin⁣ ½ teaspoon salt⁣ 3 (15 ounce) cans no-salt added black beans, rinsed⁣ 1 (7 ounce) or 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles, mild, medium, or hot⁣ 6 cups water or chicken broth, plus more as needed⁣ 2 teaspoons chicken base⁣ #soup #soupseason #homemadefood #easyrecipe

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Caramel and Peanut Cookie Cups⁣ 1 (24 count) package chocolate chip cookie dough⁣ 24 Snickers® mini candy bars, unwrapped⁣ ⁣ Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a mini muffin pan generously with nonstick cooking spray.⁣ ⁣ Place one cookie dough piece (or about 1 tablespoon chocolate chip cookie dough) into each mini muffin cavity.⁣ ⁣ Bake until cookies are golden brown, about 12 to 14 minutes.⁣ ⁣ As soon as you remove the pan from the oven, carefully press a Snickers® mini into the cookie.⁣ ⁣ Let the cookies cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. If you try to remove the cookies too soon, they can break. Remove cookies from the pan and enjoy. Store wrapped at room temperature for up to five days.⁣ #chocolatechipcookies #chocolate #snickers #easyrecipe

Homemade Chewy Granola Bar Recipe⁣ The key to this recipe is melting the marshmallows over low heat. If the marshmallows get too hot, the bars will be crispy when they set up. ⁣ ⁣ 4 tablespoons butter (2 ounces; 56 grams)⁣ ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar (1 ¾ ounces; 50 grams)⁣ 3 cups mini marshmallows (5 ½ ounces; 155 grams)⁣ 2 cups quick-cook oats (6 ½ ounces; 185 grams)⁣ 2 cups crispy rice cereal (2 ounces; 56 grams)⁣ ½ teaspoon salt, optional⁣ ¼ cup chocolate chips, plus additional for topping (1 ¼ ounces; 42 grams)⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Line an 8×8-x2-inch pan with parchment paper. Grease lightly with nonstick cooking spray.⁣ ⁣ Melt butter in a large pan over low heat. Add brown sugar. Stir, breaking up any clumps. ⁣ ⁣ Add marshmallows. Cook, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted and creamy.⁣ ⁣ Remove the pan from the heat. Add the oats, cereal, and salt. Stir to combine. Quickly stir in the chocolate chips.⁣ ⁣ Press the mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top of the pan. Press them down gently so they stick.⁣ ⁣ Let cool for about two hours. Cut into 16 bars.⁣ Store bars in a container with a lid for up to five days.⁣ #granola #ricecrispytreats #easyrecipe

⁣I keep hoping this place doesn’t get shut down. It means so much to me. If it does, be kind to yourself and to each other. ⁣ ⁣ I’ll miss you so much. 🩷⁣ Elizabeth⁣ ⁣ 1 tablespoon sugar, plus more to taste⁣ 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch*⁣ 2 cups milk, whole recommended⁣ 2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped⁣ Optional⁣ Splash of vanilla, pinch of cinnamon, dash of salt.⁣ *The cornstarch helps thicken the hot chocolate. Feel free to omit it. ⁣ ⁣ Whisk together the granulated sugar and cornstarch. Add about one tablespoon of the milk. ⁣ ⁣ In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the remaining milk and the sugar-cornstarch mixture. Stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil.⁣ ⁣ Turn off the heat. Add the chopped chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is melted. If using, add the vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. ⁣ ⁣ Pour into a mug and whipped cream and/or marshmallows.⁣ ⁣ And then, enjoy. ⁣ #hotchocolate #hotcocoa #chocolate

Easy One-Bowl Pancakes⁣ It’s simple to make fluffy pancakes from scratch with this recipe. You only need one bowl, a few ingredients, and about five minutes.⁣ ⁣ Recipe makes about 9 pancakes. Double the recipe if you need more. ⁣ Enjoy!⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 grams)⁣ 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (13 grams)⁣ 2 teaspoons baking powder⁣ ¼ teaspoon salt⁣ ¾ cup milk (170 grams)⁣ 2 large eggs⁣ ¼ cup oil (50 grams)⁣ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract⁣ oil or nonstick cooking spray for the griddle⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine. A few lumps might remain in the batter. This is fine.⁣ ⁣ Set batter aside while you heat the griddle.⁣ ⁣ Heat a nonstick or cast iron griddle over medium heat until hot. Grease lightly with oil or nonstick cooking spray.⁣ ⁣ Spoon batter, about ¼ cup, onto the griddle. ⁣ The batter should sizzle lightly when it hits the pan. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface of the pancake, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip. ⁣ ⁣ Cook until set, about another 1 to 2 minutes.⁣ Serve with syrup and butter or keep pancakes warm in a 175°F oven.⁣ ⁣ #pancakes #easyrecipe #breakfastrecipes

Spinach Puff Pastry⁣ These easy pastries taste like spinach dip baked in puff pastry. To make them, prepare a simple spinach and cream cheese filling. Then wrap it in pre-made puff pastry dough. It bakes up flaky and light.⁣ ⁣ For the pastry⁣ 8 ounces cream cheese, softened⁣ ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese⁣ 2 teaspoons onion powder⁣ 1 teaspoon garlic powder⁣ ½ teaspoon black pepper⁣ 1 large egg⁣ 2 teaspoons soy sauce⁣ 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed, cooled, and drained, see note.⁣ 1 tablespoon flour for dusting counter⁣ 2 sheets thawed puff pastry (one 17.3 ounce box)⁣ For the Topping.⁣ 1 large egg⁣ 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese⁣ ⁣ Preheat oven to 400℉. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.⁣ ⁣ Combine the cream cheese, parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic power, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Mix until smooth.⁣ ⁣ Add the egg and soy sauce. Mix until creamy and light. Stir in the thawed and drained spinach.⁣ ⁣ Roll out each thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured counter to about a 12”x10”. Cut each sheet into 9 pieces.⁣ ⁣ Turn the pastry so it looks like a diamond. ⁣ ⁣ Spoon the filling down the center in the middle of the pastry from top to bottom. Leaving about a half-inch on each side.⁣ ⁣ Lightly brush the whisked egg on the right corner of the pastry.⁣ ⁣ Transfer the pastry to the prepared baking sheet. Place 9 pastries on each sheet.⁣ ⁣ Brush each pastry lightly with the remaining whisked egg. Sprinkle with a little grated parmesan.⁣ ⁣ Bake until golden brown, about 18 minutes.⁣ Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Store leftover pastries in the refrigerator for up to four days.⁣ ⁣ Frozen Spinach⁣ Before using, thaw and drain the spinach. To do this, place the thawed spinach in a colander and press out the liquid with a silicone spatula. The spinach should feel almost dry to the touch. Let the spinach cool before making the filling. ⁣ #spinach #puffpastry #easyrecipe #spinachdip

Easy Drop Sugar Cookie Recipe⁣ These cookies bake up crisp on the edges and soft in the center. Recipe makes about 18 cookies. ⁣ 1 ¼ cups flour (5 ⅝ ounces; 160 grams)⁣ ½ teaspoon baking powder⁣ ¼ teaspoon salt⁣ ¾ cup granulated sugar (5 ¼ ounces; 148 grams)⁣ ½ cup softened butter, salted suggested (1 stick; 4 ounces; 113 grams)⁣ 1 large egg⁣ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract⁣ ⁣ Preheat oven to 350℉. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.⁣ ⁣ Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.⁣ ⁣ In a large bowl, mix together butter and granulated sugar until thick and creamy. Use medium-high speed on an electric mixer. Stop the mixer. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.⁣ ⁣ Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until light and creamy, about 30 seconds. Stop the mixer. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and then mix for another 20 seconds.⁣ ⁣ Add the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough comes together. At first it will look crumbly. This is normal.⁣ ⁣ Scoop dough, about 2 tablespoons each, and roll into balls. Press the top of the dough ball into colored sugar. (Note: if dough is sticky, chill for 10 minutes and then roll into balls.)⁣ ⁣ Place the dough onto the prepared cookie sheet. Press down lightly to flatten. These cookies spread. You want to bake 9 cookies per pan to prevent them from sticking together.⁣ ⁣ Bake until the edges are a light golden brown, about 12 minutes.⁣ ⁣ Let the cookies cool on the pan for about 5 minutes. They are very delicate when they first come out of the oven.⁣ ⁣ Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to five days. Freeze cooled cookies for three months.⁣ #cookierecipe #christmascookies #baking

Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Recipe⁣ ⁣ ½ cup granulated sugar (about 3 1/2 ounces; 100 grams)⁣ 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon⁣ 5 cups small pretzel twists or sticks⁣ ¼ cup butter, melted (2 ounces; 56 grams)⁣ ⁣ Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.⁣ ⁣ Stir together the granulated sugar and cinnamon.⁣ ⁣ Place the pretzels in a large bowl. Add melted butter. Stir until the butter coats the pretzels and there’s no butter in the bottom of the bowl. Add the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Stir gently to coat the pretzels.⁣ ⁣ Spread pretzels onto a baking sheet. Bake until the sugar bubbles and pretzels are brown, about 10 minutes.⁣ ⁣ Remove the pan from the oven and let pretzels cool on the pan. Once the pretzels are cool, break apart.⁣ ⁣ Store pretzels in an airtight container for up to one week.⁣ #easyrecipe #homemadefood #dessert

Bite-Size Christmas Cracker Candy ⁣ This is your annual reminder to make this recipe! ⁣ ⁣ For the Candy⁣ 1 cup butter (8 ounces; 226 grams)⁣ 1 cup light brown sugar (7 ½ ounces; 212 grams)⁣ 1 (9 ounce) bag large oyster crackers, see note⁣ 1 (6 ounce) can lightly salted almonds, chopped⁣ ⁣ For the Topping⁣ 3 tablespoons granulated sugar⁣ 1 teaspoon cinnamon⁣ 1 cup chocolate chips (about 6 ounces; 170 grams)⁣ ⁣ Note: Premium Oyster crackers work best. ⁣ ⁣ Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large (18×13-inch) baking sheet with parchment paper or greased foil.⁣ ⁣ In a medium heavy bottom saucepan, combine the butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. When it reaches a boil, cook for two minutes. Use a timer for this step. You don’t want the syrup to burn.⁣ ⁣ Carefully remove the pan from the heat. Stir the oyster crackers and chopped almonds together with the syrup. You can do this in the pan if it’s large enough or in a large heat-proof bowl.⁣ ⁣ Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.⁣ ⁣ Bake for eight minutes. The syrup should bubble gently.⁣ ⁣ While the candy bakes, stir together the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.⁣ ⁣ Remove the pan from the oven. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar and chocolate chips evenly over the crackers. Let sit for about three minutes or until the chocolate chips soften. Stir gently to coat the crackers with the melted chocolate chips.⁣ ⁣ If the chocolate chips didn’t soften, place the pan back into the warm oven for a few minutes.⁣ ⁣ Let the candy cool. Transfer to a container with a lid and store for up to one week.⁣ #easyrecipe #christmascandy #homemadefood #dessert

Happy Thanksgiving! #thanksgiving