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Homemade Ice Cream 4 Ways

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Indulge in the creamy delight of homemade ice cream with these four customizable variations. Whether you crave classic vanilla, rich chocolate, fruity indulgence, or nutty goodness, this recipe offers endless possibilities to satisfy your sweet tooth. Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Desired mix-ins e g , chocolate chips, fruit, nuts, etc Instructions: In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until sugar is dissolved Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions until thickened, about 20-25 minutes During the last few minutes of churning, add desired mix-ins and continue to churn until evenly distributed Transfer churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm Serve and enjo...

Avocado Mango Chicken Salad with Guacamole

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The creamy avocados and mango in this salad go well with the grilled chicken and the sour Guacamole dressing. The flavors go well together, making it a healthy and filling meal. Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados 1 ripe mango 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 lime, juiced Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cups mixed greens 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Instructions: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice Grill or cook chicken until fully cooked, then let it rest for a few minutes before slicing Peel and dice the avocados and mango Place them in a bowl Add chopped red onion, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, and sliced chicken to the bowl In a separate bowl, mix Greek yo...

Creamy Skillet Lasagna

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Creamy Skillet Lasagna offers all the comforting flavors of traditional lasagna but with a quicker and easier preparation method. The creamy cheese mixture adds richness to the dish, making it irresistibly delicious. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce 1 cup water 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup heavy cream Salt and pepper to taste Fresh basil leaves for garnish Instructions: In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, and cook until onion is softened Stir in marinara sauce and water, then add broken lasagna noodles Bring to a simmer Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasiona...

Captain D's Batter Dipped Fish

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Captain D's Batter Dipped Fish is a classic seafood dish with cod fillets that are crispy from being dipped in batter. It's simple to make and great for making a tasty seafood meal at home. Ingredients: 4 cod fillets 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup milk 1 egg Oil for frying Instructions: Put flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl and mix them together Mix the milk and egg in a different bowl using a whisk First, dip each cod fillet into the milk and egg mix Then, use the flour mix to cover it all over In a deep fryer or large skillet, heat the oil to 375F 190C Heat the oil and add the cod fillets Fry them for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and crispy Take it out of the oil and let it drain on paper towels Hot fish should be served with ...

Grilled Baked Potatoes

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Grilled baked potatoes are an easy and tasty side dish that are great for any outdoor party or barbecue. The smoky flavor from the grill comes through in the potatoes, and the toppings make them taste even better. Ingredients: 4 large potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt to taste Black pepper to taste Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped chives Instructions: Warm the grill up to a medium-high level Make sure to wash and scrub potatoes well Use a fork to make several holes in each potato Add salt and black pepper to the potatoes after rubbing them with olive oil For each potato, wrap it in aluminum foil Close the grill lid and put the potatoes that have been wrapped on it Turn the potatoes every so often for 45 to 60 minutes, or until they are soft and cooked all the way through Unwrap the potatoes carefully and let them cool down a bit Cut each po...

Dragonfly Cake Cupcakes

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Fun and tasty, these Dragonfly Cake Cupcakes are a delicious treat. They look great on dessert tables at birthday parties, garden parties, or any other time you want to add a little magic. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup buttermilk Green food coloring 24 dragonfly cake toppers optional Buttercream frosting store-bought or homemade Decorative sprinkles optional Instructions: Warm up your oven to 350F 175C and put cupcake liners in a muffin tin Sift the cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium-sized bowl Spread the softened butter and sugar out in a large bowl Mix them together until they are light and fluffy Adding the eggs...

Bubble and Sweet: Zombie Week Day 3 - Brain pops

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Get into the spooky spirit with these delicious and creepy brain pops! These red-colored sugar cookie brain pops are coated in white chocolate with gooey green drizzles, making them the perfect treat for Zombie Week. Ingredients: 2 cups sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Red gel food coloring 1 cup white chocolate chips 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/4 cup green candy melts Edible candy eyeballs Instructions: Put the softened butter, egg, vanilla extract, and sugar cookie mix in a bowl Mix until you get a dough Mix the dough with red gel food coloring until it is a deep red color Take tablespoon-sized chunks of dough and roll them into shapes that look like brains Put them on a baking sheet that has parchment paper on it Put a lollipop stick in the middle of the bottom of each brain shape Put the brains in a freeze...