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.

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 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.

THE BEST HOMEMADE BISCUIT RECIPE


These easy, homemade biscuits are soft, fluffy, made completely from scratch and can be on your table in about 15 minutes! A weekend staple in our house!

Servings: 12
Author : Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 3/4 cup COLD butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup whole milk


Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

You can visit momontimeout.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.

KETO SNICKERDOODLE CHEESECAKE BARS


Our creamy, smooth and decadent keto cheesecake bars taste just like a snickerdoodle cookie! Sugar free of course and high fat. The perfect satisfying treat. 

Servings: 9 People
Author : How To This and That

Ingredients
For the crust
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sweetener
  • 1 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

For the cheesecake
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sweetener divided into 1/3's
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs plus 2 egg whites whipped
  • 2 tsp cinnamon


Instructions
For the Crust
  1. Combine almond flour, sweetener and baking soda. Pour in butter, mix until crumbly. 

You can visit howtothisandthat.com for full instructions.

Red Velvet Brownies (Vegan)


These brownies are ridiculously delicious and I promise you would never even know they are vegan. I took a little bit of inspiration from these fudge cookies and used both cocoa powder and chocolate chips to make them a little more decadent.

Servings: 12 brownies
Author : Modern Little Victories

Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp flax eggs 2 ground flax seed + 5 tbsp water
  • ½ cup vegan buter melted
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips melted
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ¾ cup flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¾ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tbsp . red food coloring
  • powdered sugar optional for dusting


Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350* and grease a brownie pan.

You can visit modernlittlevictories.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.

ONE PAN BACON CHEESEBURGER PASTA BAKE (NO BOIL)


This amazing bacon cheeseburger pasta bake is made entirely in one pan, and with NO boiling required! The pasta cooks in the pan while it bakes!

Servings: 6 Servings
Author : THE CHUNKY CHEF

INGREDIENTS
  • 3 cups water
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1/3 cup chopped dill pickles (plus more for garnishing, if desired)
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp ground dry mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (I use 85/15 or 90/10)
  • 3 cups dried, uncooked elbow macaroni pasta (about 12 oz)
  • 6 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
  • 6-7 slices American cheese
  • 1/3 cup yellow onion, finely diced (optional)
  • minced fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)


INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 475 F degrees.  Lightly spray a 9x13" casserole dish (or other oven safe 3 qt baking pan) with non-stick cooking spray.  Set aside.

You can visit thechunkychef.com for full instructions.

KETO CUSTARD – VANILLA FLAVOUR


You can't beat homemade custard. Check out our keto custard recipe. The main ingredients in Custard are eggs and cream, so it is like a keto fat bomb.

Servings: 5
Author : Have Butter Will Travel

Ingredients
  • 2 cups Pure Cream (heavy whipping cream)
  • 6 Egg yolks, large
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sweetener
  • 1 Vanilla Bean (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)
  • 1 pinch Salt


Instructions
  1. Slice the vanilla bean in half and scrape the seeds out of each side of the bean with the back of your knife

You can visit havebutterwilltravel.com for full instructions.

Easy Low Carb Cheeseburger Soup


If you’re having a busy day or week, then Easy Low Carb Cheeseburger Soup will revive your soul with just one pot, 30 minutes and maybe a little bacon. It’s low-carb food heaven….who needs a real cheeseburger when you can have Cheeseburger Soup?

Servings: 4
Author : Abbie Brooks

Ingredients
  • 4 slices bacon thick cut
  • 2 tbsp butter salted
  • 1 lb ground beef 80%
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp mustard (yellow) 
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2-1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 cup beef broth or beef stock
  • 6 oz cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream


Instructions
  1. Chop bacon into small pieces

You can visit appetiteforenergy.com for full instructions.