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Gingerbread Cookie Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
By Peggie
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Chicken Stuffed Peppers with Spinach and Sun Dried Tomatoes
By Peggie
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 3 bell peppers halved
- 5 oz baby spinach (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes chopped
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- salt & pepper to taste
PEANUT BUTTER CUP CRACK BROWNIES
By Peggie
Bake brownies according to package directions in a 9×9 pan lined with foil
- 1 box brownie mix (not family sized), prepared according to package directions in a 9×9 pan
- 1/2 cup chopped salted or honey roasted peanuts
- 12 peanut butter cups, chopped
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 heaping cup creamy peanut butter (or 1 1/4 cups)
- 1 3/4 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp – 1 tsp kosher salt
Pumpkin Caramel Cream Cheese Poke Cake
By Peggie
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray
- 1 box, spice cake mix
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup water
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup caramel ice cream topping, divided
- 1 (8oz) pkg. cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip)
Bacon Guacamole Chicken Bombs
By Peggie
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- 2 2 2 avocados, ripe
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 white onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tomato, chopped
- 2 2 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 2 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 4 4 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- to salt, to taste
- to pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- 8 8 8 strips bacon
- 1 1 1 tablespoon canola oil
BAKED CUCUMBER CHIPS WITH SALT & VINEGAR FLAVOR
By Peggie
Easy to make vegetable chips are a healthier keto snack
- 2 medium cucumbers or 3 small ones
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or vinegar of choice (omit for regular chips)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
By Peggie
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed
- 1 large sweet potato (1 pound)
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 or 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- fresh thyme, to garnish
PEANUT BUTTER CUP CRACK BROWNIES
By Peggie
Bake brownies according to package directions in a 9x9 pan lined with foil
- 1 box brownie mix (not family sized), prepared according to package directions in a 9x9 pan
- 1/2 cup chopped salted or honey roasted peanuts
- 12 peanut butter cups, chopped
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 heaping cup creamy peanut butter (or 1 1/4 cups)
- 1 3/4 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp - 1 tsp kosher salt
GRANDMA’S CUCUMBER SALAD
By Peggie
Peel cucumbers and slice very thin
- 2 english cucumbers
- 1/4 small onion, sliced thin
- 1/4 green bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 large clove garlic, smashed
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 2/3 cup cold water
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Balsamic Chicken Breast
By Peggie
Combine the first five dry spices in a small bowl and spread over chicken on both sides
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley