CRANBERRY PECAN GOAT CHEESE TRUFFLES

Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Truffles: these festive mini cheese balls only take 15 minutes and are loaded with creamy goat cheese, cranberries and crunchy pecans!

Yield : 18 Truffles

Author : The Novice Chef Blog

INGREDIENTS

• 10 oz goat cheese
• 6 oz cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons honey, plus extra for garnish
• 1 1/2 cups Fisher Nuts pecan chips, divided
• 1 cup diced dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large bowl, beat goat cheese, cream cheese, cinnamon and honey until light and fluffy. Add 1/2 cup pecan chips, folding to combine. Set aside.

You can visit thenovicechefblog.com for full instructions.

PUFF PASTRY BREAKFAST HAND PIES WITH SAUSAGE, EGG AND CHEESE

These Puff Pastry Breakfast Hand Pies have the quintessential breakfast combination of sausage, egg and cheese. Sometimes you just need some classic comfort food. This recipe is very easy to make, and this is a fun and exciting way to use puff pastry for breakfast. 

Serves: 10 hand pies (up to 8-12, depending on the size of puff pastry sheets you use)

Author: The Work Top

INGREDIENTS

• oil (for cooking)
• 3 large sausages links (or 200 grams / 7 ounces of sausage meat)
• 2 medium eggs
• 1 medium egg - additional, separated
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper (plus extra for topping)
• 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds (plus extra for topping)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt - adjust to taste according to the type of sausage links you use
• 1-2 sheets puff pastry sheet (320 grams / 11 oz, depending on the brand you use) - thawed and ready to use
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F/ 220°C.

You can visit theworktop.com for full instructions.

EVERYTHING BAGEL DIP

A creamy dip made with everything bagel spice. Serve it with bagel chips.  I dare you to try and leave it alone!

Yield : About 3 Cups

Author : An Affair From The Heart

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (8 ounce package) cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons Everything Bagel Seasoning Mix

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix cream cheese with your mixer until smooth. Add in spices and sour cream, beat until combined.

You can visit anaffairfromtheheart.com for full instructions.

SAUSAGE ROLLS

Easy, filling and perfect for parties these Sausage Rolls are savory, meaty and full of just the right amount of spices that they are a hit among party guests!

Servings: 24 rolls

Author : Torn a Dough Alli

Ingredients

• 1 lb sausage
• 1 17.3 oz 2 pack box puff pastry
• 2 eggs divided
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 Tbs parsley
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Pinch of pepper
• Water

Instructions

1. Defrost puff pastry according to package directions.

You can visit tornadoughalli.com for full instructions.

THE BEST LEMON LOAF WITH LEMON GLAZE

Inspired by the lemon loaf from Starbucks, the best lemon loaf with lemon glaze emanates the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. It is the perfect complement to a warm cup of tea and a good book.

Yield : 1 loaf

Author : A Head of Thyme

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE LOAF:

• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup light Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest (or zest from 1 large lemon)
• 2 tablespoon lemon extract
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

FOR THE GLAZE:

• 1/2 cup icing sugar
• 1-2 tablespoon lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

LOAF:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a loaf pan and set aside.

you can visit aheadofthyme.com for full instructions.

CREAM HORNS COOKIES (LADY LOCKS)

These Cream Horns (Lady Locks) are a must-have cookie recipe for my family. The flaky crust and creamy filling make them irresistible!

Author: Inspired by Charm

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups 4 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening (Crisco)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 cup cold water
• 4 1/2 cups flour
• Clothespins wrapped in foil or lady lock molds

Filling:

• 2 cups milk
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup vegetable shortening (Crisco)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• Additional confectioners' sugar for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix together the butter, vegetable shortening, and sugar for about 4 minutes or until light and fluffy. Then mix in the egg yolks. Finally, mix in the flour and water until combined. Chill dough for at least 2 hours or overnight.

You can visit inspiredbycharm.com for full instructions.

No-Bake Espresso Chocolate Cheesecake

An easy and delicious recipe for No-Bake Espresso Chocolate Cheesecake! So rich and creamy… it’s hard to stop at one slice.

Yield : 9" cheesecake

author : ashley manila

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cookie Crust:

• (1) regular full-size package Oreo cookies, crushed into fine crumbs 
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder 

For the Espresso Cheesecake Filling:

• 14 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons espresso powder 
• 1 and 1/2 pounds (680g/24 ounces) full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 cup (198g/7 ounces) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (53g/1 and 7/8 ounces) light brown sugar, packed
• 1 Tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder 
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 
• 1 cup (8 ounces) heavy cream, at room temperature

For the Espresso Ganache: 

• 1 and 1/3 cups (226g/8 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 and 1/4 cups (12 ounces) heavy cream
• 1/4 cup (57g/2 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into cubes
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder
• Espresso beans, for garnish, optional 
• Chocolate shavings, for garnish, optional 

Instructions

For the Chocolate Cookie Crust:

1. Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. 

You can visit bakerbynature.com for full instructions.

Soft Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

Soft Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies Recipe - The absolute favorite bake sale cookie for spring! Melt in your mouth cookies with a pop of fresh lemon essence.

Servings: 28 Servings

Author : A Spicy Perspective

Ingredients

• 2 1/3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds, plus extra for garnish
• 3-6 drop yellow food coloring, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

You can visit aspicyperspective.com for full instructions.

Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

Thank you to Chef Tony Briggs from Certified Angus Beef for his idea of braising the brisket in root beer for this recipe. The root beer adds a wonderful sweet note to the beef and it’s fantastic!!

Yield : 20 eggrolls

Author : A FAMILY FEAST

INGREDIENTS

For The Brisket:

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 ½ cups onion chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups dry red wine, such as merlot
• 3 14-ounce cans beef stock
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 pounds Certified Angus Beef brisket, trimmed of fat and cut into 3 inch cubes
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 12-ounce bottles root beer
• 8 whole black peppercorns
• 2 cinnamon sticks

For the Egg Roll Filling

• 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
• 8 ounces button mushrooms diced
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup onion diced
• 1½ tablespoons garlic minced
• ½ pound diced provolone cheese
• 1 1-pound package large eggroll wrappers (20 per package)
• 1 egg white with two tablespoons water to moisten wrapper edges
• Vegetable oil for frying

For the Queso Dip

• 4 tablespoons diced jarred jalapeno
• 1 pound white American cheese
• ¼ cup beer or ale

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

You can visit afamilyfeast.com for full instructions.

S’MOREOS – S’MORES OREO BROWNIE BAR

What happens when you take Oreo's, brownies and s'mores and mix them together? You get the most delightful dessert ever, S'mores Oreo Brownies! Then cut them into cute little bars and they become S'mOreo Brownie Bars. Three of my favorite desserts combine into one! 

Servings: 12

Author :Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

• 1 box Brownie mix (pick your favorite)
• 9 Graham Crackers
• 77 Mini Oreo cookies (you could use full sized Oreos too)
• 18 Flat S'more marshmallows (aka Jet-Puffed S'moreMallows)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees

You can visit princesspinkygirl.com for full instructions.

EASY PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE RECIPE LOW CARB KETO THM

This easy pumpkin cheesecake recipe comes together in minutes in your food processor or blender. With less than 10 ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep time, you can have a delicious fall dessert.

Servings: 12

Author : Taryn

Ingredients

Pecan Crust:

• 2 cups pecans
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet or my sweetener

Pumpkin Filling:

• 16 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup pumpkin
• 6 eggs
• 1 cup Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet or my sweetener
• 1 tbsp cinnamon

Whipped Cream Topping:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet or my sweetener, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350. Cover the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with foil to prevent any leaks.

You can visit joyfilledeats.com for full instructions.

KETO FATHEAD PIZZA POCKETS

These Keto Fathead Pizza Pockets are delicious proof that going low carb does not mean giving up your favorite foods!

Yield : 4

Author : Hey Keto Mama

Ingredients

Dough

• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 3/4 cup almond flour
• 5 tbsp cream cheese
• 2 tsp xanthan gum
• 1 packet instant yeast
• 3 eggs (2 for dough,1 for egg wash)
• Salt, additional seasoning to taste

Filling

• 1/4 cup mozzarella or cheddar
• 7 slices pepperoni
• 4 tbsp cooked italian sausage
• 2 tbsp feta

Garnish

• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp italian seasoning

Instructions

Dough

1. Preheat oven to 400

You can visit heyketomama.com for full instructions.

CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP

This Creamy Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup is a fiesta of flavors full of chunks of chicken, black beans, corn and diced tomatoes, for a complete satisfying and comforting bowl of soup.

Servings: 8

Author : Joanna Cismaru

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 green bell pepper seeded and chopped
• 10 oz enchilada sauce (1 can)
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 14 oz diced tomatoes (1 can)
• 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels drained
• 2 cups chicken breasts cooked, from 1 roast chicken, chopped
• 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
• 2 green onions chopped
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot, over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for about 5 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.

You can visit jocooks.com for full instructions.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITA SOUP

A delicious and easy soup that takes 5 minutes to throw into the crockpot and you have an amazing flavor packed soup ready for dinner!

Serves: 4-5

Author: Alyssa

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup salsa
• 2 cups frozen corn
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1½ cups water
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon dried cilantro
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Optional Toppings:

• sour cream
• diced tomatoes
• green onions
• cilantro
• lettuce
• diced avocado
• tortilla strips

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Spray your slow cooker with cooking spray. Add chicken to the bottom of the slow cooker.

You can visit therecipecritic.com for full instructions.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Made right in the crockpot! So hearty, comforting and soothing. Perfect during the cold weather or fighting off a cold!

Yield : 10 Servings

Author : Damn Delicious

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 carrots, peeled and diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• 8 ounces spaghetti, broken into thirds
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS:

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Place chicken into a 6-qt slow cooker.

You can visit damndelicious.net for full directions.

COOKIE DOUGH ICE CREAM SANDWICHES

No baking, no churning, no spoon required for this easy dessert recipe–these vegan and paleo cookie dough ice cream sandwiches are a healthy summer treat!

Yield : 8 sandwiches

Author : Natalie

INGREDIENTS

COOKIE DOUGH

• 1 cup date paste
• 2/3 cup coconut flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips

ICE CREAM

• 3-4 frozen bananas
• 1 can full-fat coconut milk
• Optional: more chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine all the cookie dough ingredients. Mix. It should just barely hold together, if it’s too dry add more date paste.

You can visit feastingonfruit.com for full instructions.