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08/11/2025

08/11/2025

Peppermint Dip
This Peppermint Cheesecake Dip recipe is a creamy, delicious, quick, and easy holiday dessert dip that comes together in just 5 minutes

Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese softened
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
8 ounce container Cool Whip
1 Cup Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips plus more for garnish
FOR DIPPING:
Chocolate Graham Crackers
Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Instructions
Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
Add the sugar and peppermint extract and beat until smooth and combined, about 30 seconds.
Add the Cool Whip and beat until combined, about 1 minute.
Fold in the Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips, transfer the dip to a serving bowl, and chill until ready to serve.
Serve with chocolate graham crackers and chocolate-covered pretzels.

08/11/2025

Here's a simple condensed milk pecan pie recipe:

Ingredients:

For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed

For the filling:
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Make the crust: Combine flour and sugar, then add butter until crumbly. Press into a pie dish.
3. Bake crust for 20 minutes.
4. Prepare the filling: Whisk together corn syrup, condensed milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Beat in eggs.
5. Stir in pecans and pour into the baked crust.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set.
7. Let cool completely before serving.

Enjoy your delicious condensed milk pecan pie!

07/11/2025

Happy Friday 💜

06/11/2025

Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Sandwiches are a flavorful, creamy, and satisfying lunch option made with shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and ranch dressing. Served on your favorite bread or bun, they’re perfect for picnics, meal prep, or quick meals.
Yield 4 sandwiches
Ingredients

2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
1/3 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup cooked crispy bacon, crumbled (about 6 slices)
1/4 cup chopped green onions or red onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Bread, buns, or croissants for serving
Lettuce and tomato slices (optional for topping)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the ranch dressing, mayonnaise, garlic powder, black pepper, and chopped parsley (if using).
Add the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and chopped onions. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature on bread, buns, or croissants with lettuce and tomato if desired.
Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a lighter version.
Add diced celery or pickles for extra crunch.
This chicken salad also works great in lettuce wraps or stuffed into pita bread.
Make it spicy by adding a dash of hot sauce or chipotle

06/11/2025

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06/11/2025

🍫 No-Bake Mint Chocolate Pie

Ingredients

For the Crust:

2 cups crushed Oreo cookies (about 20 cookies)

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Mint Filling:

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

1 teaspoon peppermint extract (adjust to taste)

A few drops green food coloring (optional)

1 1/2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)

For Garnish:

Whipped cream

Chocolate drizzle or fudge sauce

Crushed Oreo crumbs or mint candies

Instructions

1. Make the crust:

Combine crushed Oreos and melted butter until evenly coated.

Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.

Chill for 30 minutes to firm up.

2. Make the filling:

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.

Add sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring; mix until creamy.

Fold in whipped topping gently until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.

3. Assemble the pie:

Spoon the mint filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top.

Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, or until set.

4. Garnish:

Before serving, top with whipped cream, drizzle with chocolate or fudge sauce, and sprinkle with Oreo crumbs or crushed mint candies.

Tips

For extra decadence, drizzle melted chocolate over each slice before serving.

You can freeze the pie for 1–2 hours before serving for a firmer, ice-cream-like texture.

06/11/2025

🍰 Cookies & Cream Loaf Cake

Ingredients

For the Marble Cake:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup milk

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

2 tablespoons hot water

For the Cookies & Cream Frosting:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

6 crushed Oreo cookies

For Garnish:

Crushed Oreo crumbs

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. Make the batter:
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt alternately with milk until smooth.

3. Create the chocolate swirl:
In a small bowl, mix cocoa powder with hot water until smooth.
Remove about 1 cup of the vanilla batter and stir in the cocoa mixture to make chocolate batter.

4. Assemble the marble cake:
Spoon alternating layers of vanilla and chocolate batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Swirl gently with a butter knife to create a marble pattern — don’t overmix.

5. Bake:
Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool completely before frosting.

6. Make the frosting:
Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in vanilla and cream until smooth.
Fold in crushed Oreos for that cookies-and-cream texture.

7. Assemble:
Spread the cookies & cream frosting evenly over the cooled loaf.

Garnish generously with Oreo crumbs on top.

Tips

For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle the top with melted chocolate or white chocolate before adding Oreo crumbs.

Store covered at room temperature up to 2 days or in the fridge up to 5.

06/11/2025

The best Christmas punch recipes. You only need 3 ingredients for this Easy Grinch Punch Recipe. Everyone loves this simple Christmas Sherbet Punch recipe.

Ingredients:
▢1 half gallon lime sherbet
▢(1) 2 liter sprite
▢1 gallon Green Hawaiian fruit punch
▢red sanding sugar optional

06/11/2025

Grinch Rotel Dip Snack Recipe
This Grinch Rotel Dip Snack Recipe is perfect for a quick and easy appetizer. Simple to whip up!

Ingredients
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach this will be about 1 cup when it is defrosted and drained
10 ounce can RoTel
2 Cup(s) sour cream
1 Cup(s) mayonnaise
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon onion powder
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
5 drops Green Food Coloring
Instructions
Mix the sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, mayonnaise, and salt in a bowl. Stir to combine.
Add the food coloring and stir.
In a different bowl, add the drained and defrosted spinach and the RoTel.
Pour the sour cream mixture on top and mix.
Serve.