Cosmic Brownies

Copycat Cosmic Brownies are ultra rich, fudgy, and chewy just like the kind you buy at the store from Little Debbie but oh so much better with no preservatives! The BEST easy from-scratch homemade recipe made with cocoa powder, no box mix here. #cosmicbrownie #brownierecipe #easybrownies #uniquebrownies



Ingredients
For the brownies:

10 tablespoons (142 grams) unsalted butter
1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
1/3 cup (67 grams) packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (88 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon corn syrup

2/3 cup (85 grams) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt

For the frosting:
1 1/2 cups (255 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream

Wilton Rainbow Chip Crunch or mini M&M’s, sprinkles, or other candy

Stuffed Eggplant Parm

You won't miss the pasta. #easy #recipe #eggplantparm #eggplant #stuffed #lowcarb #vegetable #healthy #glutenfree



INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 c. marinara, divided
2 medium eggplants, halved
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tsp. dried oregano
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. chopped tomatoes
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella, divided
1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 c. Italian bread crumbs
Freshly sliced basil, for garnish

Cucumber Tomato Salad

This easy cucumber tomato salad is the best way to use up your fresh garden vegetables. Slice and toss with a homemade vinaigrette dressing to create this Greek-inspired salad. #spendwithpennies #cucumbertomatosalad #salad #summersalad #vegetablesalad



Ingredients:

1 long English cucumber sliced
2-3 large tomatoes diced
½ red onion sliced
1 tablespoon fresh herbs parsley, basil and/or dill, optional
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt & pepper to taste

Crack Cauliflower

One floret and you're hooked. #easy #recipe #cauliflower #lowcarb #healthy #ranch #ranchdip #barbecue #keto



INGREDIENTS
1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
1 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. panko breadcrumbes
3 large eggs, beaten
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 c. barbecue sauce
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
Juice of 2 limes
1 tsp. garlic powder
Ranch dressing, for serving (optional)

Raspberry Lemon Cake

My Raspberry Lemon Tea Cake recipe is a layer cake made with yogurt, fresh raspberries, and a fresh lemon buttercream frosting. #easy #recipe #layer #cake #dessert #fromscratch #yogurt #birthday #wedding #Greekyogurt




Ingredients
cake
9 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs separated
2 cups all purpose flour

1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup plain greek yogurt
1 heaped cup raspberries

Lemon Buttercream
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature)
5 cups confectioner's sugar sifted
juice of 1 and 1/2 lemons about 3-4 tablespoons
optional 1 small drop yellow gel food coloring

Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Delicious lettuce wraps made in 30 minutes!



INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into small pieces
2 tbsp. sesame oil, divided
2/3 cup shredded carrots
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup green onion, sliced
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 8oz. can sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
2/3 cup cashews or peanuts, roughly chopped
1 cup Kinder’s Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce , divided
Romaine, iceberg or butter leaves
2 tbsp. sesame seeds for garnish

Sheet-Pan Crescent Breakfast Squares

We love ourselves a good crescent dough hack, and this one is one of our faves. Look for dough you can buy as a full sheet (as opposed to the kind with perforated edges). It's not totally necessary, but it'll make things easier to assemble. #easy #recipe #eggs #cheese #crescentdough #dough #breakfast #brunch #ham #sheetpan #squares





INGREDIENTS:
Cooking spray
12 large eggs
1/4 c. milk
3 tbsp. butter, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cans crescent dough
1/2 lb. deli ham, sliced
1/4 c. finely chopped chives
12 slices cheddar
1 tsp. poppy seeds
1 tsp. sesame seeds
1 tsp. minced onion
1 tsp. dried garlic
Flaky sea salt

Slow Cooker Sausage and Potato Casserole

This Slow Cooker Sausage and Potato Casserole is a comfort dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner!



Ingredients:
1 - 32 oz. bag of hash browns or may substitute fresh diced potatoes
14 oz. kielbasa cut into small pieces
1 small onion diced
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
10.5 oz can cream of chicken or mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
salt and pepper to taste

Immunity Boosting Orange Smoothie

Immunity Boosting Orange Smoothie ~ This Smoothie packs a hefty dose of Vitamin C. It has a refreshing orange flavor with a hint of vanilla!

Lemon Cookies

Soft and chewy Lemon Cookies are a crowd favorite cookie that you can make anytime of the year. These lemon sugar cookies are thick & chewy and easy to freeze. Easy to make in one bowl with fresh lemon and everyday ingredients. #lemoncookies #sugarcookies #cookies



Ingredients:
 2 sticks (1 cup - 230 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
 1 & 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
 3 tbsp lemon zest
 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 1 large egg
 3 cups (375 grams) all purpose flour
 1 tsp baking soda
 1/4 tsp salt
 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar, for rolling cookies