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Easy Ground Beef Lo Mein {In under 30 minutes}


I can't even tell you how many times I have made this.  My whole family loves it.  It comes together super fast and it tastes great leftover.  This has really become a go-to recipe.  After the first bite, I knew it would become a regular menu item.
I adapted it from this recipe, but since we don't really eat much steak, I went with hamburger and I also doubled most of the sauce recipe.

Seriously, the flavor of this dish is outstanding and it even tastes great leftover.  Have dinner on the table in no time with this simple and delicious recipe.  
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Easy Ground Beef Lo Mein
Slightly adapted from: The Recipe Critic
(Printable Recipe)

8 oz. spaghetti noodles
3 c. fresh broccoli florets
1 Lb. lean ground beef
1 Tbl. dried onion flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1- 1 1/2 c. shredded carrots (I buy the pre-shredded/matchstix)

For the sauce:
1/2 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 c. hoisin sauce
2 tsp. sesame oil
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

In a large pot of boiling water, boil the spaghetti noodles according to package directions.  About 5 minutes before the noodles are done, add the broccoli florets to the boiling water.  Drain when done.  Meanwhile, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  When meat is just about browned all the way through, add in the dried onion flakes, minced garlic and shredded carrots and cook until meat is cooked through and carrots are tender, stirring frequently. Add in the cooked spaghetti noodles and broccoli and then pour in the sauce.  Toss to coat everything in sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce is heated through.  Serve.

For the Sauce:
Whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger and red pepper flakes.   
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White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies


Yesterday was the first day of Fall!! This is the absolute best time of the year.  While everyone is sharing delicious Fall recipes like anything with pumpkin, apples or homemade soup, I have one last fruity recipe to share with you.  
This is an easy shortcut recipe that can be made any time of the year. 

I have been craving fresh raspberries lately.  I love that tart, yet sweet flavor.  Have you every put fresh raspberries on homemade vanilla ice cream??? Seriously - best ever!  
These cookies start out with a cake mix and pudding mix, so they are pretty much guaranteed to be soft and chewy.  I added some raspberry extract to both the cookie and the icing to give them that extra boost of flavor.  I also used raspberry puree in the icing, but you can always use raspberry jam.  I just happened to have a giant bottle of raspberry puree that I bought to flavor my Diet Mountain Dew.  

These cookies are delicious.  
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White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies
adapted from: Shanelle S.
(Printable Recipe)

1 (16.25 oz.) box white cake mix
1 (3.4 oz.) box instant white chocolate pudding mix
1/2 c. canola or vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp. raspberry extract, opt.
1 bag white chocolate chips (about 2 cups)

Raspberry Icing
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
3-4 Tbl. raspberry puree or raspberry jam
1-3 Tbl. milk, as needed
pinch of salt
1 tsp. raspberry extract, opt.

Combine cake mix and dry pudding mix in a medium bowl.  Add the oil, eggs and raspberry extract and mix until combined.  Stir in the white chocolate chips.  Chill in the refrigerator for at least and hour or up to 24 hours.  Roll into balls (I use a cookie scoop).  Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes.  Remove from pan and let cool, then top with icing.  Makes around 28 cookies.  

For the Raspberry Icing: Combine powdered sugar, raspberry puree, 1 Tablespoon of milk, salt and raspberry extract and stir until smooth.  If it's too thick, add a little more milk until it reaches an icing consistency.  Drizzle over cooled cookies.  
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Peach Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting


A few years back we planted a peach tree and this was the first year we got peaches from it and we got a LOT of peaches.  I have already made three batches of this low-sugar Peach Jam, I've made peach milkshakes and I still have a bunch of peaches left.  So, I threw some in this amazing cake.
The great thing is, this is a shortcut recipe.  I love using cake mixes and "doctoring" them up to create delicious cakes.  You always get consistent results when using a cake mix.  I used fresh peaches in this cake, but you can also used frozen peaches, if you prefer.  If you want to use frozen peaches, check out this post for directions.    

When eaten without frosting there is no mistaking this is a peach cake.  You can totally taste the peach flavor.  Once you top it with the cream cheese frosting, the peach flavor is there, but doesn't stand out quite as much.  This is a super moist cake with a great texture and a recipe I will have to make each year with my fresh peaches. 
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Peach Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
(Printable Recipe)

1 (15.25 oz.) box yellow cake mix
2 (3 oz.) pkgs. peach jell-o
4 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. canola or vegetable oil
2 c. fresh peaches, peeled and diced (around 4-5 peaches)

Cream Cheese Frosting
From: Jenn@eatcakefordinner
1/2 c. (8 Tbl.) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, room temperature
pinch of salt
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1-2 Tbl. milk, only if needed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan; set aside.  In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, powdered jell-o, eggs, vanilla and the oil.  Whisk together until combined.  Fold the diced peaches into the cake batter.  Pour the batter into the prepared pan.  Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (or with just a few moist crumbs).  Cool completely and then top with cream cheese frosting.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:  In a medium mixing bowl, beat together butter and cream cheese until creamy.  Add the salt and vanilla and mix again.  Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until frosting is smooth and creamy.  If it's too thick, add a little milk until it reaches desired spreading consistency.  

Jenn's Notes:  This cake gets very dark when baking, but it doesn't taste burnt.  I also added 1 Tablespoon of Vanilla Bean Paste to my frosting, but that is totally optional.  

Base cake recipe adapted from: The Food Charlatan
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Chocolate Confetti Chip Cookies



I found the funnest thing when shopping at Walmart the other day.  Confetti Chips!  They are so cute. . . speckled white chips that almost taste like cake batter.  Of course, I bought two bags and immediately made some cookies.  

I used my current favorite chocolate cookie recipe.  These cookies are soft and chewy with the perfect touch of chocolate.  
I love this recipe, not only does it always produce delicious cookies, but I always have the ingredients on hand.  Plus, this recipe makes a bunch of cookies, so there is always plenty to share. However, if you don't want that many cookies hanging out in your kitchen, then you can easily cut this recipe in half.  

Next time you are at the store, pick up a bag of this fun confetti baking chips and make yourself a batch of cookies.  
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Chocolate Confetti Chip Cookies
From: Jenn@eatcakefordinner
(Printable Recipe)

1 c. unsalted butter, room temperature
1 c. sugar
1 c. light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 (11 oz.) bag confetti baking chips (about 2 cups)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar and brown sugar for two minutes.  Scrape down the bowl and add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition and mix until light and fluffy.  Mix in the vanilla.  In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt and gradually mix into wet mixture.  Mix until just combined.  Stir in confetti chips.  Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray.  

Form dough into roughly 1 1/2- 2 inch balls (I like to use a 1 3/4 Tablespoon cookie scoop).   Place dough balls on cookie sheet, leaving 2-inches between each.  Bake for 8-9 minutes or until tops of cookies start to crack (mine are perfect at 9 minutes).  Remove from oven and transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack and cool completely.  Repeat with remaining cookie dough.  Makes around 40 cookies.  

Base cookie recipe adapted from: Jamie Cooks It Up
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One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta with Artichokes and Spinach

School starts this week, which means quick and easy dinner recipes are much needed.  This recipe is not only quick to make, but it's also made all in one pot.  How easy is that?  You start by cooking the pasta in a mixture of water and milk, then you add the remaining ingredients and cook for a few minutes until the sauce turns thick and creamy.  

I added spinach and artichokes to mine, but I can think of so many other vegetables that would be great in this . . . like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, corn, asparagus and so many more.  Just make sure if you use different vegetables you either cook them first or use thawed frozen veggies.  

This recipe makes a large pot of pasta and serves a lot of people.  It also tastes great leftover.  Be sure to add this easy cheesy pasta to your dinner rotation.  
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One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
adapted from: Betty Crocker
(Printable Recipe)

4 c. water
2 (12 oz.) cans evaporated milk
1 tsp. salt
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 Lb. uncooked pasta (I use Cellentani)
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 c. diced rotisserie chicken
1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 1/2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
juice of 1 lemon
2 Tbl. unsalted butter
4 c. baby spinach (I like to roughly chop mine)
1/2 tsp. pepper
3/4 tsp. McCormick Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning (or similar seasoning)

In a large Dutch oven, heat water, 1 can of evaporated milk, salt, garlic and pasta over medium heat.  Simmer for 12-14 minutes, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender.  In a medium bowl, stir together remaining 1 can of evaporated milk with the cornstarch; stir in the chicken and artichoke hearts.  Add to mixture in the Dutch oven; return to a simmer, and continue to cook until sauce has thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in half of the cheese and the lemon juice.  Then, stir in the remaining cheese (reserving a little for topping).  Last, stir in the butter, spinach, pepper and seasoning and stir until spinach has wilted and butter is melted.  Serve with reserved cheese.  Serves 7-8.  
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Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread with Lemon Icing


I have been seeing lemon poppy seed zucchini bread recipes all over the place lately.  So, I figured I'd join in and post my own recipe for this delicious bread.  This bread is guaranteed to be a huge hit and the icing on the top is the perfect finishing touch. 

This is the 3rd loaf of lemon zucchini bread I have made in the past week.  The first loaf had the strangest flavor.  Then, I tried again and used buttermilk instead of sour cream and added in a little vanilla and that did the trick.  This bread is absolutely AMAZING. The 2nd loaf I made was gone within two days and then I just made the 3rd loaf today.  

This bread is so soft and moist with the perfect amount of lemon flavor.  This recipe will definitely help you use up some of that garden zucchini.  
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Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread
From: Jenn@eatcakefordinner
(Printable Recipe)

2 large eggs
2/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. canola or vegetable oil
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 c. grated zucchini (peeled or un-peeled)
grated zest of 1 lemon
juice of 1 lemon (or 2 Tbl.)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 Tbl. poppy seeds

Lemon Icing
1 c. powdered sugar
grated zest of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp. lemon extract, opt.
1-2 Tbl. milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper; set aside.  In a large bowl, whisk the eggs.  Add the sugar and whisk until thick and lemon colored.  Stir in the oil, then the buttermilk, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla and grated zucchini.  Stir in the flour, salt, baking powder and poppy seeds just until evenly combined.  

Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake around 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.  Remove from oven and cool in pan for 10 minutes.  Then, remove from pan and cool completely. Top with icing and when icing has set, slice and serve.    

Lemon Icing:  In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon extract and 1 Tablespoon of milk.  Stir until smooth.  If icing is too thick, add a little more milk until it reaches desired consistency.  Pour over cooled loaf.  

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Guacamole Deviled Eggs

Hello, August!  Today, I am sharing a really delicious and unique deviled egg recipe with you to help spread the word about National Family Meals Month, which is coming up in September.

This post is sponsored by Eggland's Best.  All opinions expressed herein are my own.  The information about Eggland's Best eggs and the below paragraph were provided by Eggland's Best.

Eggland's Best (EB) and the American Heart Association have teamed up to help educate families on the importance of spending time together and eating healthy and nutritious meals.  In honor of National Family Meals Month, EB and the American Heart Association's Healthy For Good movement are calling on families across America to take the Family Meals Pledge and commit to spending an additional "dozen" minutes around the table while enjoying nutritious meals together.  Research shows that family meals can greatly benefit the health and wellbeing of our children.

My family doesn't get to spend breakfast or lunch together often, but we always make sure to sit down and have dinner together.  It's such a good time to sit down, unwind, and talk about our day.  I think it's important to find the time each day to share a meal with your family.  

You might think you can't find the time to do this, but you have to make time. 
Now, onto these delicious deviled eggs.  I'm not a huge fan of regular deviled eggs, but these guacamole ones are really really tasty.  I am a HUGE guacamole lover, but it's not the healthiest when you are devouring it with chips.  So, adding guacamole to egg white shells is a much healthier idea. 

I used none other than Eggland's Best eggs for this recipe.  

Eggland's Best (EB) is the #1 branded egg in the U.S. and is an excellent source of vitamins D, B12, E, B5 and riboflavin.  EB eggs have six times more vitamin D, more than double the Omega-3s, 10 times more vitamin E and 25% less saturated fat than ordinary eggs.  Independent testing has also confirmed that Eggland's Best eggs stay fresh longer than ordinary eggs.  
This recipe comes from the American Heart Association.  By discarding all but two of the eggs yolks and using avocados in their place is a great way to lower saturated fat in this crowd-pleasing appetizer.  

Plus, adding sour cream to guacamole is a genius idea.  I love sour cream and the flavor really adds something to these eggs.  I am going to do that from now on.  

These deviled eggs are creamy and so so good.  You have got to try them.

Now, remember to make time to spend an additional "dozen" minutes around the table with your family. 


Guacamole Deviled Eggs
From: American Heart Association
(Printable Recipe)

9 large Eggland's Best eggs
1 medium avocado, halved and pitted
2 Tbl. fat-free sour cream
1 1/2 tsp. fresh lime juice
1/3 c. seeded and finely chopped Roma tomatoes (1-2 tomatoes)
1/4 c. finely chopped scallions
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1-2 tsp. finely chopped jalapeno
chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish, opt.

Make the hard boiled eggs: Fill a large pot with cold water, add all the eggs, and bring mixture to a boil over high heat.  As soon as the water begins to boil, cover with a lid, remove pot from the heat, and let eggs sit for 10 minutes.  Drain water and transfer eggs to a bowl of cold water to cool.

When the eggs are cool enough to handle, remove the shells.  Slice each egg in half lengthwise.  Remove the yolks, adding just two whole eggs yolks into a medium bowl and discarding the remaining seven egg yolks.  Place the egg white halves onto a platter.

Slice the avocado in half and remove the pit.  Use a spoon to scoop the avocado's flesh into the bowl with the egg yolks.  Use a fork to mash the avocado and egg yolks together.  Stir in the sour cream and lime juice.

Add the finely chopped tomatoes and scallions.  Add the salt, pepper and finely chopped jalapeño.  Stir together to combine.

Spoon the guacamole into each egg white half, dividing the mixture between all 18.  Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, if desired.  Serve.



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Chewy Butterscotch Zucchini Blondies


Zucchini season is finally here!  Hopefully you guys are zucchini fans, because I am planning to try out a bunch of new recipes.  First up, we have these seriously amazing blondies.  I have made this recipe twice in the past week.  This recipe doesn't require a mixer and it only dirties one pan.  Who knew you could add zucchini to a blondie and still have a rich and chewy cookie bar.  These are going to become a regular at my house.
Even though these have a bunch of brown sugar in them, they aren't overly sweet.  They have really really good flavor.  I added butterscotch chips to these, but you could add a different type of chip, if you prefer.  

Since the mixture is warm when you stir in all the ingredients a lot of the butterscotch chips will melt into the batter and make it extra yummy.  Just like with brownies, the extra chewy edges are my favorite.  I love these plain and they taste great for several days, but I also love them cut up extra small and served with ice cream.  Yum!!
These were a huge hit.  Even my niece and nephew loved these and they had no clue there was zucchini in there :)

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Chewy Butterscotch Zucchini Blondies
(Printable Recipe)

11 Tbl. unsalted butter
2 c. light brown sugar, packed
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. finely grated zucchini
1 c. butterscotch chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a large saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar together.  Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes.  Stir in the vanilla extract.  Quickly stir in the egg (remember the mixture is warm and you don't want the egg to scramble).  Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  Mixture will be thick and slightly dry at this point.  Stir in the zucchini and 3/4 cup of the butterscotch chips until evenly incorporated.

Spread into a 9x13-inch baking pan that has been lined with parchment paper and sprayed with cooking spray.  Top with remaining 1/4 cup of butterscotch chips.  Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.  Cool and cut into 24 squares.  

adapted from: Creations by Kara
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Strawberry Grape Marshmallow Salad

I can't seem to get enough strawberries during these hot Summer months.  Every time I go to the grocery store, those bright red berries call my name.  I often eat them plain or topped with a little sugar, but the other day, I realized I didn't have any kind of fruit salad recipe on the blog.  So, I got on that right away and threw together this super delicious fruit salad.
For this fruit salad, I decided to use sweet strawberries mixed with juicy red grapes.  The two different textures of fruit go great together.  AND because I am a sucker for marshmallows, I threw some of those in as well.  The dressing is sweet, tangy, creamy and flavored with a touch of orange. This fruit salad was a huge hit.

It's best when served within 24 hours.  After that, it will be tinted pink from the strawberries.  It still tastes good, just doesn't look as pretty.

What are your favorite fruits to use for fruit salad?
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Strawberry Grape Marshmallow Salad
From: Jenn@eatcakefordinner
(Printable Recipe)

4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 c. plain Greek Yogurt
1/4 c. orange juice (about 1/2 an orange)
grated zest of 1/2 an orange
1/4 c. powdered sugar
1 Lb. red grapes
16 oz. strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 1/2 c. mini marshmallows

In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and yogurt and mix together until smooth.  Add the orange juice, orange zest and powdered sugar and mix until combined.  Pour over the grapes, strawberries and marshmallows that have been placed in a large bowl.  Stir together until everything is evenly coated.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.  Serves at least 8.  Best when served within 24 hours.    

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My Go-To Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting


This is my go-to banana cake recipe.  I have been making it for several years and I always get recipe requests for this.  Sometimes I switch up the frosting.  I've tried vanilla buttercream, cream cheese frosting, Nutella frosting and all are fabulous.  I've been a bit obsessed with cream cheese frosting lately.  That tang from the cream cheese just hits the spot :)

Next time you have some brown bananas lying around, you have got to try this.  The cake is dense and loaded with flavor.  Top it with whatever frosting you prefer and you might just find yourself buying bananas and letting them go brown on purpose, so you can make this sweet dessert.

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Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
(Printable Recipe)

2 Tbl. unsalted butter, softened
2/3 c. sugar
1 large egg
1/2 c. non-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 3/4 cup)
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Cream Cheese Frosting
4 Tbl. unsalted butter, softened
4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
pinch of salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract (or 1 Tbl. vanilla bean paste)
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
milk, enough to reach desired consistency

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  For the cake: Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.  Add the egg and mix to combine.  Add the yogurt and vanilla and mix well.  Mix in the mashed banana.  Add the flour, salt, baking soda and stir together just until combined.  Pour into a greased 8x8-inch baking dish.  Bake for 25 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.  Cool completely and frost.  Store leftover cake in the refrigerator. 

For the frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy.  Add a pinch of salt and the vanilla and mix until blended.  Add one cup of powdered sugar and mix until combined.  Add remaining powdered sugar and enough milk, as needed, to reach desired spreading consistency.  Beat until smooth and fluffy and spread over cooled cake.  

Base cake recipe adapted from: Butter Yum 
Frosting from: Jenn@eatcakefordinner
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Burnt Almond Fudge Ice Cream


How's Summer treating you so far?  I am loving every minute of it and trying to soak up the sun as much as possible.  It's been really hot this past week.  My freezer is constantly stocked with ice cream and popsicles to help me cool down.  
I had a giant carton of whipping cream in my fridge, so I decided to make a double batch of ice cream.  I made Chunky Brownie Ice Cream and this Burnt Almond Fudge Ice Cream.

This thick and velvety smooth ice cream is rich and creamy with crunchy toasted almonds.  I used my go-to, absolute favorite, base for chocolate ice cream and I added toasted almonds and topped with fudge sauce.  This ice cream is absolutely divine and you will want to eat the entire batch by yourself.  
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Burnt Almond Fudge Ice Cream
adapted from: 101 Gourmet Ice Cream Creations
(Printable Recipe)

2 large egg yolks
3/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 c. heavy whipping cream
1 c. 2% milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. chocolate chips (I use half semi-sweet and half milk)
1 c. toasted almond slices
hot fudge sauce, for serving

In a large saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar and cocoa powder until well combined.  Gradually whisk in the cream, milk and vanilla until smooth and creamy and no lumps remain.  Stir in chocolate chips.  Heat over medium heat, whisking frequently, until mixture reaches 160 degrees on an instant read thermometer.  Remove from heat, pour into a large container with a lid and chill in the refrigerator until completely cooled, overnight is best.

When ready, pour ice cream mix into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.  When ice cream is done, stir in toasted almonds.  Pour into a 9x5-inch loaf pan (or plastic container) and freeze until completely firm.  Scoop into a bowl and top with hot fudge sauce.  Serve.  
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Strawberry Oreo Frozen Fruit Dessert


This four-ingredient dessert is so delicious.  It tastes like ice cream, yet it is the easiest thing to make ever. 

My mom told me about this dessert a long time ago and about how amazing it is.  I should have learned my lesson and listened to her.  Remember when I told you about this Honeybun Cake and she kept telling me how good it was and then when I finally tried it, I was blown away and it instantly became a favorite?  Well, same thing with this frozen dessert.  I didn't realize it was seriously yummy until I tried it.  

All you do is combine a carton of thawed whipped topping, sweetened condensed milk and strawberries.  Then, I like to pour mine into a loaf pan, so I can slice it once it's frozen.  Last, top it off with some crushed Oreos and freeze.  Couldn't be easier.  
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Strawberry Oreo Frozen Fruit Dessert
From: Mom
(Printable Recipe)

1 (8 oz.) carton Cool Whip, thawed
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
16 oz. (around 2 cups) fresh strawberries, washed, dried, hulled and chopped
10 Oreos, crushed 

Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for handles.  Pour sweetened condensed milk into a medium bowl and fold in the thawed Cool Whip.  Fold in the chopped strawberries.  Pour into loaf pan and top with crushed Oreos, pressing down slightly.  Cover tightly with plastic wrap and freeze until firm.  Pull on the parchment paper and remove from dessert from pan, slice and serve.  
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3-Ingredient Ranch Dip


I'm sure you have all had the classic ranch dip with sour cream and ranch mix, but I bet you have never had this version of that dip.  By adding cottage cheese, it takes it up to another level.  Plus, you get all that added protein from the cottage cheese.  

This is my current favorite snack.  I have already made it three times in the last month.  I started out eating this with potato chips, which is my favorite, but in an attempt to be a little more healthy now that it is Summer, I have been eating it with sliced cucumber and celery sticks.  Both ways are really really good.  I've also make it with both full-fat ingredients and low-fat ingredients and I love it both ways.  Use whatever you prefer.  
This makes a lot of dip, so it's great to take to a party or just keep it on hand to snack on during the Summer.  It's nice and cool and totally satisfies.  

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3-Ingredient Ranch Dip
adapted from: Amy D.
(Printable Recipe)

1 (16 oz.) container sour cream
1 (16 oz.) container cottage cheese
1 (1 oz.) packet dry ranch dressing mix

Stir together all ingredients until well combined.  Refrigerate for at least one hour or more before serving.  Serve with chips, vegetables or crackers.
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