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Peanut Butter Squares

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I tried this recipe today and taste it to. It was super soft !! Peanut Butter Squares are the classic school lunchroom treat from your childhood. This no-bake dessert has a thick layer of peanut butter topped with a layer of chocolate. Peanut Butter Squares Peanut Butter Squares are the classic school lunchroom treat from your childhood. This no-bake dessert has a thick layer of peanut butter topped with a layer of chocolate. Ingredients 3 1/2 cups peanut butter creamy 3/4 cup butter softened 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips Instructions Mix peanut butter, butter, sugars and vanilla in a stand mixer. Beat on medium speed for about 3 minutes. The peanut butter will be very soft. If you feel it is too sticky, feel free to add a little more powdered sugar for a firmer bar. Put waxed paper (or aluminum foil) in an 9x13 pan (allowing the waxed paper to hang over the sides of the pan)

CREAMY CROCKPOT WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

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Super easy to make and so delish! I made this Night and it was so good. I shared it with others and a co-worker wanted the recipe !This creamy white chicken chili is made super easy in your crockpot! Creamy with plenty of spice, it's the perfect companion on a chilly night! CREAMY CROCKPOT WHITE CHICKEN CHILI This creamy white chicken chili is made super easy in your crockpot! Creamy with plenty of spice, it's the perfect companion on a chilly night! INGREDIENTS 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed of excess fat 1 yellow onion diced 2 cloves garlic minced 24 oz. chicken broth (low sodium) 2 15oz cans great Northern beans drained and rinsed 2 4oz cans diced green chiles (I do one hot, one mild) 1 15oz can whole kernel corn drained 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp cumin 3/4 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper small handful fresh cilantro chopped 4 oz reduced fat cream cheese softened 1/4 cup half and half TOPPINGS:

Asian Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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This was excellent. Simple and delicious! This tender, juicy Asian Pork Loin is marinated then grilled to perfection. It's the perfect quick meal on the grill !! Asian Pork Tenderloin Recipe This tender, juicy Asian Pork Loin is marinated then grilled to perfection. It's the perfect quick meal on the grill! An easy and healthy pork tenderloin recipe with Asian vibes is just what you are craving! Ingredients 2 lb pork tenderloins 2 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1/3 c. soy sauce 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp garlic powder Instructions In a small bowl mix together all ingredients except pork tenderloins. Place pork tenderloin in container and pour half of marinade over them or place them in gallon ziploc bag and pour half of marinade over the tenderloins. Place remaining marinade in fridge in air tight container. Place in refrigerator for 4-8 hours to marinate. Preheat grill to 350 degrees. Place tenderloins on grill. Grill for 30 minutes or until int

HOMEMADE CROCKPOT CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

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I made this crockpot chicken noodle soup and we loved it. I have a big family so I doubled the recipe, Will definitely make again. homemade is the best! HOMEMADE CROCKPOT CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP This crockpot chicken noodle soup is hearty and comforting, yet incredibly easy to make! No need for a can full of preservatives, homemade is the best! INGREDIENTS 1 - 1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat 1 large yellow onion, diced 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into circles 2 stalks celery, sliced 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves 1/2 tsp dried rosemary leaves 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 bay leaf (optional) 2 tsp better than bouillon base, chicken flavor 8 - 9 cups reduced sodium chicken broth 8 oz. egg noodles (wide or extra wide) fresh parsley, minced (for garnish) INSTRUCTIONS To the bottom of a 6 quart or larger slow cooker, add trimmed chicken breasts.  Top with onion, carrots, celery, garlic,

BROCCOLI SHELLS N' CHEESE

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I am so shocked that I was able to actually make this recipe and it actually came out good! Absolutely love this recipe. BROCCOLI SHELLS N' CHEESE Broccoli shells n' cheese is a classic American dish that goes well along side any meal, or as a hearty side dish. INGREDIENTS 8 oz. pasta  1/2 lb. frozen broccoli florets* 1/2 small onion, about 1/2 cup diced  3 Tbsp butter 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour  2.5 cups milk  8 oz. 2 cups sharp cheddar, shredded  1/4 cup grated parmesan  Salt and pepper to taste  INSTRUCTIONS Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Once boiling, add the pasta and continue to boil until the pasta is tender. Drain the pasta in a colander and set it aside until ready to use. Meanwhile, allow the broccoli to thaw. Once partially thawed, chop the florets into smaller, bite-sized pieces, and set them aside to fully thaw while you prepare the rest of the dish. While the pasta is cooking, begin the cheese sauce. Finely dice the on

CHEESY CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE

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Chicken Stuffed Shells is a complete meal that is easy, creamy and prepared in record time! Perfect for busy weeknights, CHEESY CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE Chicken Stuffed Shells is a complete meal that is easy, creamy and prepared in record time! Perfect for busy weeknights, you can make this delicious and hearty meal for your family without spending hours over the stove. INGREDIENTS 1 pound jumbo pasta shells 2 cups cooked shredded chicken 1 cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese) 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons fresh parsley salt and pepper to taste 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup 12 ounces evaporated milk 4 ounces herb & garlic cream cheese 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese divided INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Boil and drain pasta shells until al dente. Rinse in cold water and set aside. In a medium sized bowl combine the shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, garlic powder,

Chicken Stew

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Excellent recipe !! I’ve had this pinned for awhile and just made it for the first time tonight. Holy recipe of amazing goodness!! This one is going to become a regular favorite. try and enjoy Chicken Stew Ingredients 8 chicken thighs about 1 1/2 pounds, diced 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 carrots diced 1 small onion 2 stalks celery diced 5 tablespoons flour divided 1/2 teaspoon rosemary 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/4 teaspoon sage salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups potatoes peeled and diced 1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes peeled and diced 1/2 red pepper finely diced 1/4 cup white wine 4 cups chicken broth or chicken stock 1 cup green beans or peas 1/2 cup heavy cream Instructions In a large pot or dutch oven, brown chicken in 1 tablespoon olive oil (it doesn't have to be cooked through). Remove from pot and set aside.  Cook onion, carrot and celery in remaining olive oil for about 3 minutes or until onion is slightly softened. Stir in 3 tablespoons of flour, seasonin

Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Mushrooms

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Delicious seafood pasta in a homemade alfredo sauce. This creamy shrimp pasta has all the flavors you want: garlic, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, paprika, Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese.  Mushrooms make this pasta really special! Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Mushrooms Ingredients 8 oz fettuccine pasta (for gluten free version, use gluten free brown rice pasta) 1/2 cup cooked pasta water (optional) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb shrimp (10 big shrimp or 20 small shrimp without shells, deveined) 3 garlic cloves , minced 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 8 oz mushrooms , thinly sliced 1 cup half and half 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded Instructions Cook pasta Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain. Reserve some of pasta water.  While the pasta is cooking, prepare shrimp alfredo sauce as described in the next steps.   How to cook shrimp Heat a large ski

The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken

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This is going to be the easiest BBQ chicken you have ever made. I'm not joking! Nothing beats the flavor. This is The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken recipe ever! The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken T his is going to be the easiest BBQ chicken you have ever made.   Ingredients 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 cup BBQ sauce 1/4 cup Italian dressing 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce salt to taste Instructions Season chicken breast lightly ( a small pinch per breast) with some sea salt and place in your crockpot. In a mixing bowl combine BBQ sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until well combined. Pour over chicken, cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours Once time is up, you can serve the breast whole, or shred with 2 forks. If shredding, recover and let cook in sauce for about 10-15 more minutes to soak up all that delish flavor. Serve on buns, over rice, in wraps, on a salad or eat a plateful as is! Our favorite way is

SLOW COOKER HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN AND VEGGIES

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I love this recipe! It was so easy to make and the flavor is amazing! I made this as directed and really enjoyed it! SLOW COOKER HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN AND VEGGIES The easiest one pot recipe ever. Simply throw everything in and that’s it! No cooking, no sauteeing. SO EASY! INGREDIENTS: 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 16 ounces baby red potatoes, halved 16 ounces baby carrots 16 ounces green beans, trimmed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves FOR THE SAUCE 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup ketchup 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes and pepper. Place chicken thighs, potatoes, carrots and soy sauce mixture into a 6-qt slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, basting every hour.

Blackened Salmon with Avocado Salsa

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Salmon seasoned with a tasty cajun spice blend and pan fried until crispy served topped with a cool and creamy avocado salsa! Blackened Salmon with Avocado Salsa Salmon seasoned with a tasty cajun spice blend and pan fried until crispy served topped with a cool and creamy avocado salsa! Ingredients For the blackened salmon: 1 tablespoon oil 4 (6 ounce) pieces salmon 4 teaspoons cajun seasoning For the avocado salsa: 2 avocado, diced 1/4 cup red onion, diced 1 jalapeno, finely diced 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon lime juice salt to taste For the avocado and cucumber salsa: 2 avocado, diced 1 cup cucumber, diced 1/4 cup green onion, diced 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon lemon juice salt to taste Directions For the blackened salmon: Heat the oil in a heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat, add the salmon, seasoned with the cajun seasoning, and cook until deeply golden brown to slightly blackened before flipping and repeati

Pan-Seared Cod in White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce

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Pan-Seared Cod in White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce Pan-Seared Cod in White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce Ingredients For the White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 large cloves (or 3 smaller cloves) garlic, finely minced 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon salt (more to taste) 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (more to taste) For the Cod: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 and 1/2 pounds fresh cod, cut into 4 fillets (or four 6 ounce fillets) Salt and pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees (F). For the White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce: Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add crushed red pepper flakes and garlic and saute for 1 minute, or until garlic is fragrant. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they're soft and blistering, bu