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Keto Crockpot White Shredded Chicken

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Keto Crockpot White Shredded Chicken DESCRIPTION Keto Crockpot White Shredded Chicken Chili is keto comfort food at it’s best from the crockpot! Healthy chicken, creamy cheese, and a hint of spice combine to create a low carb slow-cooking chili that is sure to become a favorite. INGREDIENTS 2–3 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts 1 Cup Chicken Stock 1 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream 8 Ounces Cream Cheese 1 & 1/2 cup diced onion 1 Cup Green Chiles 3 Teaspoons Minced Garlic 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder 1 Teaspoon Cumin 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Optional) 2 Teaspoons Fresh Lime Juice 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil INSTRUCTIONS Heat olive oil, lime, and garlic on medium heat in a non-stick skillet and saute onions for 2-3 minutes until clear. Set Aside. Add chicken, broth, green chiles & all dry seasonings to your crockpot. Add in onions & garlic. Set the crockpot for 6 hours on low. Or 4 on high. Walk away & move on with your life for the next few hours. Next instructions, click here

No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cheesecake

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No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cheesecake Ingredients 1 package (4 ounces) cannoli shells 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup butter, melted FILLING: 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon rum extract 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Chopped pistachios, optional Directions Pulse cannoli shells in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Add sugar, cracker crumbs and melted butter; pulse just until combined. Press onto bottom and sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Beat first four filling ingredients until blended. Beat in ricotta cheese and extracts. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread into crust. Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 4 hours. If desired, top with pistachios.  If you want to watch video version

Chocolate Mousse Cake

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CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE Chocolate Mousse Cake is every chocolate lovers dream! This decadent no-bake dessert is perfect for special occasions but so easy to make from scratch. Read the tips above before making this recipe! INGREDIENTS FOR THE OREO CRUST 25 Oreo cookies,  finely crushed 5 tbsp unsalted butter,  melted FOR THE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE FILLING 1 1/2 cups chopped semisweet chocolate 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 pinch of salt 3 cups heavy cream,  divided FOR THE DECORATION 2 tbsp sugar 3 Oreo cookies,  cut in half 1/3 cup chocolate shavings INSTRUCTIONS Butter a 9-inch springform pan. Combine finely crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the springform pan using the bottom of a flat measuring cup. Make sure it is compact. Chill for 30 minutes in the fridge. Combine the chopped chocolate, vanilla extract, and the salt in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cup of the heavy cream to a bare simmer. Pour the cream over the chocolate, let sit for 1

Double Chocolate Mousse Cake

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Double Chocolate Mousse Cake Your search for a holiday showstopper ends with this Double Chocolate Mousse Cake! Fluffy chocolate cake topped with dark and white chocolate mousse, ganache, and a festive herb wreath garnished with sugared cranberries. If the holidays are long over, fresh berries would make for an equally beautiful cake! Ingredients Chocolate Cake 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 large eggs room temperature 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted 1/4 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Dark Chocolate Mousse 2 teaspoons gelatin powder 3 tablespoons cold water 6 ounces dark chocolate coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups heavy cream cold White Chocolate Mousse 2 teaspoons gelatin powder 3 tablespoons cold water 6 ounces white chocolate coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 cups heavy cream divided; cold Chocolat

Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

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Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake A decadent indulgence for any chocolate lover. Ingredients Bottom Layer 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, cut into several pieces 7 ounces of semi-sweet (or bittersweet) bakers chocolate, chopped up/broken into small pieces 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract 4 large eggs, yolks and whites separated a pinch of table salt 1/3 cup of packed light brown sugar (crumble with fingers to remove any lumps) Middle Layer 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder 5 tablespoons of hot water 7 ounces of semi-sweet (or bittersweet) bakers chocolate, chopped up/broken into small pieces 1 and 1/2 cups cold heavy cream 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon table salt Top Layer 1 teaspoon powdered gelatin 1 tablespoon of water 6 ounces of white chocolate chips 1 and 3/4 cups cold heavy cream Chocolate curls to garnish  Instructions Bottom Layer: Spray an 8 or 9 inch springform pan generously with cooking spray. Adjust your oven rack to the middle

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups

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CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE CUPS These chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups are truly one of the easiest desserts you'll ever make. Filled with Vanilla Cream Cheese Mousse and a swirl of chocolate sauce.  INGREDIENTS Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp sea salt 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar packed 2 large eggs room temperature 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips semi-sweet Cheesecake Mousse Filling: 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold 8 oz cream cheese softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla chocolate sauce optional INSTRUCTIONS Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 regular sized muffin tins with cooking spray. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, set aside. Beat butter and sugars on med-high until pale and fluffy (approx. 2-3mins). Reduce speed and add eggs (one at a time), and vanilla. Beat until combined. Add flour mixture an

Tres Leches Cake

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Tres Leches Cake The BEST authentic Tres Leches Cake. An ultra light cake soaked in a sweet milk mixture and topped with fresh whipped cream and cinnamon. This simple Mexican dessert is one of our favorites!   Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 5 large eggs , separated 1 cup granulated sugar , divided 1/3 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 12 ounce can evaporated milk 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup whole milk For the whipped topping: 1 pint heavy whipping cream , for Whipping 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar or powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract ground cinnamon , for topping Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9x13'' pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Separate the eggs into two separate bowls. Add 3/4 cup sugar to the bowl with the egg yolks and mix on high speed until yolks are pale yel

Chocolate Turtle Slab Pie

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Chocolate Turtle Slab Pie Ingredients 2 refrigerated pie crusts 4 3.9 ounce packages instant chocolate fudge pudding 2 cups chocolate milk 2 cups whole milk 2 8 ounce cream cheese, softened 2 14 ounce cans Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 16 ounce tub cool whip Garnish Ingredients 1 1/2 cups or 6 ounce package chopped pecans 1 14 ounce jar caramel topping 1 cup milk chocolate chips 1 8 ounce tub cool whip, optional 1 4 ounce milk chocolate bar, optional Directions Preheat oven and follow directions according to refrigerated pie crust directions. Take some parchment paper and roll out on counter. Place pie crust on paper. Using a rolling pin, roll each crust into a rectangular shape. Each crust should fit half of a 18x13x1 inch un-greased pan. Press the dough together in the middle, and press into corners. Fold extra crust and crimp even with edge of pan. Using a fork, poke all over the dough. Bake according to package directions abo

Rustic Cast Iron Skillet Apple Pie Recipe

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Rustic Cast Iron Skillet Apple Pie Recipe Rustic Cast Iron Skillet Apple Pie recipe makes a large pie loaded with cinnamon apples on top of a crust sitting in a layer of hot caramel. This pie just begs for a scoop of ice cream and a crowd to help you eat it. Ingredients 2 lbs granny smith apples peeled, cored & sliced 2 lbs braeburn apples or similar cooking apple 1 tsp ground cinnamon *or more 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar I use dark but either work 2 pie crust homemade or store-bought 1 egg white 2 tbsp sugar White sugar or turbinado Instructions Preheat oven an oven to 350°F, and place a baking sheet on the rack below it to catch any drips from the apple pie. Melt butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat; add brown sugar, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, and let the mixture cool while you prepare the apples. Peel apples, and cut them into 1/2-inch-thick wedges

Deep Dish Dutch Apple Pie

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Deep Dish Dutch Apple Pie Deep Dish Dutch Apple Pie is loaded with a spiced apple filling and topped with a crunchy, sweet, pecan streusel topping. Best served with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. This is THE dessert for the fall season! Ingredients Pie Crust 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 8 tbsp butter cold and cubed 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 3 tbsp ice water 3 to 4 tbsp 1 egg white lightly beaten Apple Pie Filling 6 cups apple pie filling 3 tbsp corn starch Streusel topping 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup oats 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup pecan halves 6 tbsp cold butter cut into small piece Instructions Pie Crust Combine flour, sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times to mix. Add the VERY cold butter and pulse until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add 2 tablespoons of ICE water and pulse a few times to work the water in. Add another tablespoon of w

The Best Apple Crumb Pie Ever!

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The Best Apple Crumb Pie Ever! “The Best” fits this Apple Crumb Pie perfectly, sweet juicy apples with a light apple crumble topping! Ingredients 1 frozen  (or homemade) pie crust Topping 1 cup flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup butter Filling 8 Granny Smith apples 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon lemon rind  (optional) 1/3 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Instructions Directions Preheat  oven to 450 degrees F. Topping: Combine  all topping ingredients using a fork until completely mixed and crumbly. Filling: Peel , core, and  slice  apples into thin slices (approximately 1/8 inch).  Toss  apple slices with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and flour. Layer  apple slices in pie shell (it will be really full) and  pour  any leftover juice over the apples.  Top  apple slices with topping and pat it down over the apples

Apple Pie Recipe

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Apple Pie This  apple pie recipe  is easy to make from scratch! With a flaky, buttery pie crust and a sweet homemade apple pie filling, this apple pie is guaranteed to be a favorite. It's perfect for the holidays or a weekend dessert. Ingredients For the Apple Filling 8 cups peeled apples, sliced ¼-inch thick 6-8 apples, 3.5 pounds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup all purpose flour ¼ cup to ½ cup granulated sugar amount depending on how sweet you want your pie, see note ¼ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon salt For the Pie Crust 2¼ cups all purpose flour may substitute up to half of the flour with white whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 16 tablespoons 7 tablespoons ice-cold water Remaining Ingredients 1 tablespoon milk coarse turbinado sugar optional Instructions Make the Apple Filling Place the peeled, sliced apples in a large bowl. Add the

Salted Caramel Apple Pie

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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Classic lattice-topped all American apple pie bubbling with salted caramel and gooey, cinnamon apples. My absolute favorite dessert! Ingredients homemade pie crust (my recipe makes 2 crusts; 1 for bottom and 1 for lattice top) homemade salted caramel sauce 6 large apples, cored, peeled, and thinly sliced (approx 10-12 cups total – use a variety for better flavor, such as Pink Lady, Granny Smith, or Honey Crisp)* 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 2 Tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup (31g) all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon egg wash: 1 large egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon (15ml) milk optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling on crust Instructions Read all of the directions that I wrote in this post before beginning the following recipe. It will help you! The crust: Prepare my pie crust recipe through step 5. Make the carame

Blackened Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw and Sriracha Mayo

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Blackened Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw and Sriracha Mayo Ingredients Fish: 1½ lb thick-cut cod 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 tsp chili powder 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder ½ tsp pepper ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 8 (6-inch) tortillas Slaw: 2 cups shredded cabbage (red and/or green) juice of ½ lime ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ tsp salt and black pepper, to taste Sriracha Mayo: ½ cup low-fat mayonnaise juice of ½ to 1 lime 1 Tbsp sriracha ¼ tsp salt 2 tsp sugar Instructions In a small bowl, combing the chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. Rub the spice mixture on both sides of the fish and set aside. In a large skillet or cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil and butter until the butter is bubbly and hot, swirl the skillet to coat the bottom with

Shrimp Tacos

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Shrimp Tacos Shrimp Tacos with lightly charred tortillas, crisp salt and pepper coated shrimp, crunchy slaw and spicy, creamy shrimp taco sauce! Ingredients Shrimp Taco Sauce 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce or more water as needed to thin sauce Shrimp Tacos 8 corn tortillas 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup avocado oil or other high heat oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup finely chopped cabbage 1/2 cup finely chopped radishes 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro optional 1 lime cut into wedges Instructions Shrimp Taco Sauce Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream and sriracha sauce in a small bowl. Add water, a few drops at a time, to reach your desired consistency. Set aside. Shrimp Tacos Place a large piece of aluminum foil near cooktop. Heat a dry, heavy skillet (ideally cast iron) over medium high heat until hot. Add one corn

Taco Casserole

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Taco Casserole This Taco Casserole is easy to make ahead of time and bake later! It's loaded with juicy ground beef and your favorite Mexican toppings for a perfect weeknight dinner! Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef  I use 80% lean 1 small yellow onion  diced 1 oz. taco seasoning  equivalent to 2 Tablespoons 16 oz. refried beans ¾ cup sour cream 2 cups cheddar cheese  shredded* ¼ cup black olives  sliced 1/3 cup tomatoes  diced ¾ cup crunchy toppings such as tortilla chips  Doritos, and/or Fritos To garnish: 1/3 cup lettuce  shredded Green onions  (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add the ground beef and diced onions to a large pan and cook and crumble over medium heat until the meat is cooked through. Drain excess grease. Add ¾ cup water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Spread the refried beans in an even layer within a casserole dish. (Mine was

Easy 20 Minute Chicken Tacos

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Easy 20 Minute Chicken Tacos Quick 20 minute grilled chicken tacos topped with pico de gallo and creamy cilantro sauce.  These spicy tacos are perfect for weeknight dinners and are sure to please the entire family. Ingredients 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless skinless or chicken breasts 2 cloves garlic minced 1 tablespoon lime juice optional 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika optional ½ teaspoon garlic powder or onion powder 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 8 small corn or flour tortillas Pico de Gallo 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro 1 finely chopped jalapeƱo deseeded 1 tsp lime juice pinch salt and pepper to taste Instructions Add the chicken, garlic, olive oil, lime, and spices, to a large bowl or zip-seal bag and stir or shake to combine. Heat a large pan to medium-high heat. Cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side or until it is no longer pink and

Easy Taco Pie Recipe

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Easy Taco Pie Recipe Ingredients 1/2 pound ground chuck 1/2 cup diced onion 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 (16 ounce) can of refried beans 2 (10 inch) flour tortillas 1/2 cup salsa 1 cup shredded Mexican Cheese Blend 1/2 cup freshly diced tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1 to 2 tablespoons finely diced jalapeno peppers Chopped cilantro for garnish Sour cream Simple Guacamole Instructions Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9" pie plate with cooking spray. Heat a skillet over mid-high heat and brown 1/2 pound ground chuck. Season beef with 1/2 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, & 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Add 1/2 cup diced onions and 1/2 tables