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Cream cheese cookies are the most heavenly little bites of sweetness! They’re addicting; you’ve been warned! If you have never tried cream cheese cookies, you’re in for a TREAT! Something magical happens when you add cream cheese to a cookie! You get this soft, moist, chewy cookie that feels like you’re eating a cloud. They puff right up, and they’re addicting! THE 3 SECRETS TO CREAM CHEESE COOKIES The cream cheese. Naturally. It’s the “key” ingredient that makes these cookies so good! Don’t leave it out! Well, except out on your counter to come to room temperature before baking, of course. ;) Cake Flour. You can find in the regular flour section. I tend to buy Swans Down brand (red box). This is the key to making a soft cookie that feels like a cloud! Baking time! This will vary by a lot of factors for your oven from altitude to what type of pan you use but this trick will help you! Watch for the very edges of these cookies to begin turning a golden brown, then pull them! INGREDIENTS

Rich and decadent with layers of flavor, these Chocolate Peppermint Brownie Bars are a fantastic holiday dessert. If you love the combo of rich chocolate and refreshing mint, then these brownies are for you! On a holiday cookie tray with other treats these Peppermint Brownie Bars will pretty much steal the show.  They are all kinds of minty amazingness. Ingredients 1 package family-size fudge brownie mix 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup 1 stick plus 7 tablespoons butter, divided 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Peppermint Extract 12 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate coarsely chopped Crushed peppermint candies optional Get Full Instructions ===>  lovefromtheoven

This English Toffee is typically made in an 11×7 pan, but a few years ago I found a silicone brownie bite pan. And it’s all I use now. No more slicing toffee, just pop the toffee bites out and you’re good to go. Oh, and breaking English Toffee into pieces will leave you some shards on your cutting board. SAVE THESE. They are delicious on ice cream. Just sayin! INGREDIENTS  1/2 cup unsalted butter  1/2 cup margarine  1 cup granulated sugar  1/4 tsp kosher salt  1/2 tsp vanilla extract  12oz milk chocolate, melted  1 cup unblanched whole almonds  1 cup finely ground walnuts GET FULL INSTRUCTIONS ===>  shugarysweets

Not only is this Stuffed Chicken Breast delicious, it’s super easy to put together and filled with lots of flavorful ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, mozzarella cheese, and pesto...yum, right? The whole dish comes together in just 30 minutes so it’s perfect for everything from a quick weeknight meal to entertaining guests. Try it once and I can guarantee it will top your favorite dinners list in no time! Cooking a stuffed chicken breast may sound complicated, but it’s easier than you’d think. I’m always looking for new and exciting ways to cook a basic chicken breast and have found that by stuffing them I can easily incorporate a lot of flavor. Ingredients 4 large chicken breasts 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup pesto 4 tbsp cream cheese 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese ½ cup sundried tomatoes ½ cup roughly chopped spinach ¼ cup parsley, minced Get Full Direction ===>  themodernproper

This braised chicken is very simple and rustic yet very flavorful and exceptionally tasty. It’s hard to mess it up and even novice cooks will have a lot of success making it. You can use different parts of chicken to make it, and even chicken breasts won’t taste dry and chalky. However, dark meat is the best choice here. This recipe, in many ways, resembles my highly popular Rustic Slow Cooker Chicken. However, braising adds a new dimension to chicken taste and you will notice the difference immediately. If I were to take sides here, braised chicken wins without much doubt. Ingredients 6 chicken quarters (or substitute with chicken drumsticks, thighs or breasts) Salt and pepper (to taste) Garlic powder (to taste) Onion powder (to taste) 4 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 yellow onions (cut into 1/2" slices) 3 carrots (cut into 1" pieces) 3 stalks celery (cut into 1/2" pieces) 6 cloves garlic (roughly sliced) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups chicken broth 2 Tbsp red wine vi

This is the latest addition to my one skillet chicken dinner family. We need more 30 minute meals that are easy to pull together on a weeknight. Enter this chicken dinner with veggies and sauce built right into 1 pan. A new year definitely called for a new spin on the recipe. We’re using the same basic ingredients, minus the lemon juice, add the mushrooms.  Here’s to a new year and eating more one skillet chicken dinners with veggies covered with garlicky cream sauce! INGREDIENTS: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) salt and pepper 1 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon minced garlic ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon dried thyme 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces baby bella (cremini) mushrooms, sliced ? cup finely diced shallots (or red onions) 2 tablespoons butter ¼ cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (or basil) GET FULL DIRECTIONS:===>  littlespicejar

The chicken breasts are baked at high heat so they were actually perfectly cooked in about 30 minutes in my oven for 5 to 6 ounce breasts. That makes this recipe easy to achieve, even as a weekday dinner. I like to preheat the pan as I am preparing the glaze which also helps speed things up once the chicken hits the oven. I know this is a recipe we will make many times. I’ll bet when you taste it, you’ll say the same. INGREDIENTS  1 lb chicken thighs, deboned and skin on  1 pinch salt  black pepper  2 teaspoons olive oil  4 cloves garlic, minced  3 tablespoons honey  3 teaspoons Dijon Mustard  1/4 cup water  1 pinch salt Get Full DIRECTIONS ===>  rockrecipes

It’s basically a cheesy garlic bread, but so much more fun AND delicious! Cheese, garlic and bread  – in pull apart bread form. You can’t go wrong. Guaranteed to be the most popular thing at any gathering you take it to! This is INSANELY delicious. I especially love the way the bread is cut into diamond shapes so you can tear bite size pieces off. Every piece is garlicky and buttery and oh-so-cheesy……. Ingredients 1 crusty loaf , preferably sourdough or Vienna 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese (or other melting cheese) GARLIC BUTTER 100 g / 1 stick (8 tbsp) unsalted butter , softened 2 large garlic cloves , minced 3/4 tsp salt 1 tbsp fresh parsley , finely chopped Get Full Instructions ===>  recipetineats

Veggie Crescent Bites are a delightfully light appetizer that everyone will enjoy! Full of flavor and crunch – these little bites are sure to please! I love sharing recipes from my family and this one comes from my Aunt Lana.  She caters weddings and other parties and she always seems to have the most incredible recipes up her sleeve.  I was first introduced to a version of this recipe probably 7 or 8 years ago at a party for my cousin. Any veggies you like can be thrown into this recipe.  I usually see what looks good at the Farmer’s Market and go from there.  I do like to include red, yellow, and orange bell peppers each time because I think the colors are so vibrant and the peppers are nice and crunchy and sweet.  I used broccoli and cucumber for some vibrant green hues and then sprinkled the whole thing with more fresh chives. Ingredients 8 oz Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 1 can reduced-fat 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese softened 1/2 cup sour cream light 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped 1 tbsp

So anyway! Guys, I cannot control my excitement on this one. This is the latest addition to my skillet chicken dinner family: balsamic. caramelized onion. cream sauce. True story: I shared this dinner with my parents one evening. You guys, my dad is not someone who’s easily impressed by food. He just isn’t. But he absolutely could not stop eating this sauce. I know you don’t know him, but that is BIG. This little number has got it all! Tender, seared chicken, caramelized onions, and then, balsamic vinegar to sweeten it all up a bit, then cream to mellow and smooth things out. We’ll flavor it with simple things like, a little thyme, a pinch of red pepper flakes and basically what you’ve got is a restaurant quality meal right at home. INGREDIENTS: 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) salt and pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme pinch of red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon sugar 2 t

It starts with parmesan and flour dusted chicken breasts that we’ll sauté in a little olive oil while we make our lemon butter sauce. And then we’ll bring it all together with green beans, and before you know it, you’ll be hollering for the family to come down for dinner because this thing comes together in. a. flash. Quick dinners are my spirit animal. Do you see it’s a pattern? I’m always testing new chicken recipes to share with you guys. In fact, I’ve got another couple good ones coming down the pipeline here in the next few weeks. I’m just glad to see that you guys happen to love easy weeknight dinner recipes as much as we do! Easy prep. Easy cleanup. Flavorful meals. Check, check, and check. INGREDIENTS: ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons EACH: grated parmesan AND olive oil ½ teaspoon EACH garlic powder AND Italian seasoning 1 ¼ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) ¼ cup lemon juice + 1 lemon, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 tables

As many of you have probably guessed, I have a love for white meat chicken. It’s no dark meat for me. But the good news is that today’s chicken dinner is customizable to your chicken needs. Boneless skinless chicken thighs, sure, why not! *Applause* you’ve only just waited half of FOREVER for me to bring you something that could be made with something other than boneless skinless chicken breast. This one skillet chicken recipe is my go to chicken dinner of the week decade. Obvi, this recipe requires just one pan. Which means, we make the chicken and the sauce – that’s right – in just uno skillet-o. We’re talking tender chicken, covered in a lemon garlic butter sauce that’s creamier that anything you’ve had before. Someone, please, throw some capers up in the sauce! This only *just* hit me now, but I’m totally doing it next time, pinky promise. INGREDIENTS: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) salt and pepper 1 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced g

I am the only person in my house who likes salmon Saying it out loud makes it real. But I don't get it. Now, it's funny, because youngest will tell me that he likes salmon (he's a big lover of pretty much any "white" fish). He'll go so far as taking a bite or two of it when I make it. He'll smile and nod his head, eyebrows raised. But two bites is about as far as it ever goes. Apparently he likes it in moderation. So, let me put that another way: I am the only person in my house who likes salmon in excess. I may even love it. Okay, I do. INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine) 3 tablespoons sake 2 tablespoons honey 4 (4 ounces each) skinless salmon fillets 2 teaspoons cooking oil Get Full INSTRUCTIONS: ===>  allroadsleadtothe

This super easy Mongolian Ground Beef Recipe is just like classic Mongolian Beef, except uses hamburger so it’s ready in about 15 minutes! You know I’m a fan of hamburger recipes! This saucy ground beef is sweet and slightly spicy and perfect over a bed of hot rice. Ingredients     1 lb. lean ground beef     2 tsp minced ginger     3 cloves garlic, minced     1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce     1/4 cup brown sugar     3 tbsp hoisin sauce     1/4 cup water     2 tbsp cornstarch     1/4 tsp red pepper flakes     1/4 tsp black pepper     4 green onions, cut into 2 inch pieces Get Full Instructions ===>  iwashyoudry

Bold and savory garlic dijon shrimp and salmon foil packs are loaded with your favorite seafood and the most incredible tangy honey dijon sauce. Easy to make with little cleanup!  It is easy, it is incredibly delicious in every way, and it is ready in about 30 minutes with nothing to clean up but a few pieces of foil to toss in the garbage and one little bowl to rinse out. Ingredients     4 salmon fillets I used skin-off     1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and de-veined I kept tails on, feel free to remove them before beginning recipe if desired     4 tablespoons olive oil     salt and pepper to taste     1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning herbs see note Garlic Dijon Sauce     8 tablespoons butter, melted 1 stick or 1/2 cup     2 tablespoons honey     2 tablespoons dijon mustard     2 teaspoons whole grain dijon mustard     3 teaspoons minced garlic     salt and pepper, to taste I used about 1/8 teaspoon each     1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill get Full Instructions ===>  lecremedela

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is a low-carb, keto, and healthy side dish recipe that is great for weeknight dinners or as a Thanksgiving Day vegetable dish!  Learn the ingredients, tools, and techniques that will teach you how to make bacon wrapped asparagus that turns out perfectly every single time! Fresh asparagus that has been wrapped in bacon and then cooked to crispy perfection in the oven will make you sing a different asparagus tune! Yes, this bacon wrapped asparagus is pretty much what side dish dreams are made of… and they’re actually SUPER easy to make! So let’s dive into whether you should cook your bacon wrapped asparagus in the oven or on the grill, how to make bacon wrapped asparagus, what ingredients and kitchen utensils you will need, and the health benefits of asparagus! Ingredients     2 lbs. asparagus ends trimmed     8 slices bacon thick or regular cut     4 Tbsp. butter or dairy-free butter, melted     1 clove garlic crushed     1 Tbsp. coconut sugar*     1 tsp. salt to

Baked Mozzarella Chicken Rolls: easy, delicious, and beautiful with fresh basil and a delicious tomato sauce. This meal has summer dinner written all over it. Ingredients     2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts (8 4-ounce pieces)     1 cup whole wheat Italian style bread crumbs     6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided     5 ounces fresh baby spinach     1 clove minced garlic and olive oil for sauteeing     1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese     1/3 cup beaten egg whites (I used something similar to Egg Beaters)     3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced     1 cup marinara sauce     fresh basil for topping Get Full Instructions ===>  pinchofyum

This Easy Salmon Curry recipe is made with coconut milk, curry powder, turmeric, and loads of vegetables.  You can serve this Thai-style coconut milk curry over rice or cauliflower rice for a healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleo, and Whole30 dinner recipe! Ingredients     1.25 lbs. salmon cut into 5 filets*     2 Tbsp. oil olive or avocado     ½ sweet onion thinly sliced     1 red bell pepper thinly sliced     2 cloves garlic crushed     ½ tsp. ginger paste or grated ginger     1 tsp. salt to taste     1 ½ Tbsp. curry powder     ¼ tsp. ground turmeric     1 tsp. coriander     1 Tbsp. coconut sugar or brown sugar     1 tsp. chili garlic paste     15- oz. can coconut milk full fat*     1 lime juice     2 cups spinach coarsely chopped Get Full Instructions ===>  evolvingtable

This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet will be ready to eat in less than 30 minutes, and you will be amazed by how flavourful it is. It’s a perfect ONE-PAN meal for your family to enjoy! I don’t know about you guys, but I am very excited for the holidays. This year, I will be celebrating Christmas with my family in Brazil. Oh gosh, I can’t even describe how happy I am, especially because it will be my first Christmas with my family since 2010. Also, my family is getting bigger. My lovely sister is pregnant, and the baby will probably be born at the end of November. I’m so excited!!!! I’m going to be an auntie. Ingredients      2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil     1 pound free-range extra-lean ground turkey — (you also can use grass-fed ground beef)     1 teaspoon garlic clove — minced     ½ cup onions — diced     ½ cup yellow pepper — diced     1½ cups sweet potato — diced     Salt and freshly ground black pepper     A pinch of red chili flakes     ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Pan seared Garlic Mushrooms are a staple side in any restaurant, bistro, pub or steakhouse, and a huge favourite in homes all over the world. BUT, over the years I have made a few changes and added a couple of extra ingredients to regular garlic mushrooms to get the BEST flavour! You will love this easy and delicious 10-minute side dish that pairs with anything! Low carb and Keto approved! Ingredients     4 tablespoons unsalted butter     1 tablespoon olive oil     1/2 an onion chopped (optional)     1 pound (500 g) Cremini or button mushrooms     2 tablespoons dry white wine* (optional)     1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves chopped     2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley     4 cloves garlic minced     Salt and pepper to taste Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 an onion chopped (optional) 1 pound (500 g) Cremini or button mushrooms 2 tablespoons dry white wine* (optional) 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 4 cloves ga

These little baked tomatoes are so juicy and delicious. I love making baked parmesan tomatoes for an easy appetizer! Baked Tomatoes with Mozzarella and Parmesan are the easiest appetizer or side dish you could make. I absolutely love the simple flavors of tomato, mozzarella, and basil Ingredients     4 roma tomatoes sliced     1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese     1 cup shredded parmesan cheese     1/2 cup fresh basil chopped     olive oil Get Full Instructions ===>  thecookierookie

I always found these potatoes to be intriguing. Now, I love potatoes any way you give them to me, but I always wanted to try these. Today, I finally got around to making them. They were so worth it too. They are simple, savory and very buttery. Melting potatoes are richness personified. These are definitely not a diet dish! However, every now and then you just have to splurge so make these for holidays and other special occasions. Everyone will love these flavors so you can’t go wrong! Ingredients     3 large russet potatoes or 4 medium (see NOTES)     10 tbs unsalted butter divided     2 tbs vegetable oil     1 cup chicken stock     2 cloves garlic crushed     4 sprigs fresh thyme see NOTES     Kosher salt     Coarsely ground black pepper Get Full Instructions ===>  bakeatmidnite

Roasted potatoes smothered in olive oil, garlic, Italian seasonings and Parmesan cheese plus the always optional red pepper flakes for those of you who like a spicy kick. They aren’t like most of my other roasted potato recipes where they get crispy and browned all over. This one’s different. The potatoes are baked on top of each other in a casserole dish rather than spread out on a baking sheet. Some of the ends will brown up so you get a little crunch here and there but that’s not the goal. The goal is to infuse them with tremendous flavor and bathe them in olive oil so they cook up soft and succulent. Ingredients     butter, for greasing the pan     2 pounds russet potatoes     ¼ cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin but it doesn't have to be), divided     1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed between fingertips     4 minced cloves garlic     salt and pepper     ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided     red pepper flakes, optional     fresh chopped parsley, for garnish Get Full

Potatoes roasted with parmesan cheese that get all sort of nice and golden brown, crispy and good! Seriously better than french fries! For me, side dishes are the fun part of a big dinner like Thanksgiving and this year I am making these crispy parmesan roast potatoes! You know when you are making a grilled cheese sandwich and some cheese oozes out of the sandwich, cooks in the pan and gets all nice and crispy and all sorts of good? You know, the best part of the grilled cheese sandwich! Well that’s what these roasted potatoes are all about! Parmesan cheese is sprinkled into a baking pan and topped with the potatoes before roasting and the cheese cooks on the bottom of the baking dish just like on the bottom of the grilled cheese sandwiches pan and it gets golden brown and after letting it cool/set for a few minutes after pulling it out, it gets crispy! These roast potatoes are melt in your mouth soft and tender on the inside and crispy n the outside and just pack with melted cheese fl

These roast potatoes maximize the crisp-to-creamy contrast in each chunk of potato. We've tested and retested every variable, from cut size to potato type to boiling and roasting methods. The result is this recipe, which we firmly and un-humbly believe will deliver the greatest roast potatoes you've ever tasted: incredibly crisp and crunchy on the outside, with centers that are creamy and packed with potato flavor. We dare you to make them and not love them. We double-dare you Ingredients     Kosher salt     1/2 teaspoon (4g) baking soda     4 pounds (about 2kg) russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters, sixths, or eighths, depending on size (see note)     5 tablespoons (75ml) extra-virgin olive oil, duck fat, goose fat, or beef fat     Small handful picked rosemary leaves, finely chopped     3 medium cloves garlic, minced     Freshly ground black pepper     Small handful fresh parsley leaves, minced Get Full Directions === >  seriouseats