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Instant Pot Acorn Squash Pasta

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INGREDIENTS 1x2x3x 2 tablespoon olive oil 4 garlic cloves minced ¾ cup sweet onion diced 1 ½ cups  acorn squash pure or butternut squash puree 16 oz  paccheri  or other thick cut pasta 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup unflavored oat milk substitute with any other milk 1 ½ cups parmesan cheese grated 1 teaspoon dried parsley 6 slices cooked bacon crumbled INSTRUCTIONS  Set the Instant Pot to […]

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

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INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups all purpose flour ⅔ cup white sugar 2 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoon pumpkin spice seasoning ½ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil or melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup milk or almond/oat/non-dairy milk 1 egg 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade ⅔ cup cream cheese softened ¼ cup light brown sugar packed INSTRUCTIONS  Preheat oven to 400°F and spray 12 muffin cups with oil (or fill with muffin liners). In a large mixing […]

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Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese

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INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoon butter 1 large onion 3 garlic cloves 1 carrot 2 cups broccoli 2 cups chicken broth or 2 bouillon cubes + 2 cups water 3 cups water 16 oz elbow macaroni uncooked 2 ½ teaspoon paprika 1 ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 2 cups milk 1 ½ cups evaporated milk one 12 oz can 2 cups extra sharp yellow cheddar cheese shredded 2 cups white cheddar cheese shredded INSTRUCTIONS  Grate and chop the carrot into small pieces. Chop the broccoli into ½ inch […]

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Air Fryer Acorn Squash

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INGREDIENTS 1 acorn squash cut in half and deseeded 2 tablespoon melted butter 2 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ½ cup walnuts crushed or chopped INSTRUCTIONS  Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Line the air fryer basket or tray with parchment paper. Place the acorn squash halves on the parchment paper skin side down. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, honey, cinnamon […]

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Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread with Bacon

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INGREDIENTS 2 pizza dough packages 5 cooked bacon slices broken into pieces 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded 1 cup monterey jack cheese shredded 2 tablespoon chives 3 garlic cloves mashed 5 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon dried parsley INSTRUCTIONS  Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a bundt pan with butter. Cut the pizza dough into 1-2 inch pieces. Roll into balls and put in a well greased mixing bowl. Add the cooked […]

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Spinach and Egg Breakfast Burrito

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INGREDIENTS 5 eggs ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup fresh spinach 2 medium tortilla wraps salsa or diced tomatoes INSTRUCTIONS  Scramble the eggs over medium heat until cooked through. Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 10 seconds so they are pliable. Fill with half the egg, cheddar, and torn spinach leaves. Drizzle with salsa or chopped tomatoes. Roll the […]

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Bacon Wrapped Scallops Air Fryer Recipe

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INGREDIENTS 24 large scallops patted dry 8 slices bacon cut into thirds (see notes) ¾ cup maple syrup 4 tablespoons soy sauce ¾ teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon dried parsley ¾ teaspoon salt coarse ground or freshly ground ¾ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground INSTRUCTIONS  Wrap each scallop in one third slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F/204°C. Once heated, arrange the bacon wrapped scallops in the basket […]

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Oat Milk Pancakes

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INGREDIENTS   2 cups flour 4 teaspoon baking powder 3 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups oat milk 4 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs INSTRUCTIONS  In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the oat milk, oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until smooth. Melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat on a […]

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Homemade Bruschetta Christmas Appetizer

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INGREDIENTS 3 large tomatoes 2 small red onions 3 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoon fresh basil salt and pepper to taste 4 large cucumbers INSTRUCTIONS  Dice the tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Add balsamic vinegar, oil and torn basil leaves. Mix well, taste, and season with salt and pepper as desired. Slice the cucumbers about ½ inch thick. […]

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Cheddar Jalapeño Bread

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INGREDIENTS 1 cup water ¼ cup plain yogurt 1 ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon white sugar 2 tablespoon better cheddar powder 3 cups bread flour 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry or instant yeast 1 cup cheddar cheese, plus more for topping 2 jalapeños, chopped 1 jalapeño, sliced into circles INSTRUCTIONS  Bread Machine Method Heat the water in the microwave until it’s about 115°F. Add the yogurt and stir until smooth. Put all ingredients […]