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Easy Pesto Tortellini Skewers  –  Tortellini is tossed in pesto and skewered with sun dried tomatoes for an easy and delicious appetizer.These Easy Pesto Tortellini Skewers can be served room temperature or chilled making them the perfect choice for potlucks, BBQ's and brunches. Ingredients 20 oz Tortellini, refrigerated (regular & spinach mix preferred but any variety will work) ½ C Pesto, prepared 4 oz Sun Dried Tomatoes (packed in oil), Julienned Small Skewers Instructions Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and place either back in pan or in a large bowl. Stir pesto into tortellini to coat evenly. Drain liquid from sun dried tomatoes and place in small bowl. Visit  Easy Pesto Tortellini Skewers  By http://foodyschmoodyblog.com/ For Full Instructions

The only chocolate cupcake and chocolate buttercream recipe you'll ever need! Ingredients: * Chocolate Cupcakes* 3/4 cup + 2 tbs all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 3/4 tsp baking soda pinch salt 1 egg 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup hot, strong coffee (if using instant, use 2 tsp with 1/2 cup hot water) Chocolate Buttercream 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup cocoa powder, sifted 2-3 tbs heavy cream (or milk for a less creamy frosting {use less}) Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a cupcake tin with paper liners, set aside. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted wight he paddle attachment, beat eggs, buttermilk, melted butter and vanilla together until thoroughly combined. Slowly pour in dry ingredients until smooth. Pour in hot coffee and mix until co...

Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies - 3 favorite cookies combined into 1 so you don't have to choose!! Easy, no-mixer recipe, and always a hit! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick) heaping 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1 large egg + 1 yolk (discard extra white or save for another use) 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats (not instant or quick cook) 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup peanut butter chips (white chocolate or butterscotch chips may be substituted) DIRECTIONS: To a large, microwave-safe bowl add the butter, peanut butter, and heat on high power to melt, about 1 minute. Stop to check and stir. Heat in 15-second increments until mixture can be stirred smooth. Wait momentarily before adding the egg and yolk so you don’t scramble t...

THE ONLY OATMEAL COOKIE RECIPE YOU WILL EVER NEED! SOFT AND CHEWY OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES LOADED WITH OATS AND CHOCOLATE CHIPS! INGREDIENTS 1 1/2   cups   all-purpose flour 1   tsp   baking soda 1   tsp   ground cinnamon   optional 1/2   tsp   sea salt 1   cup   unsalted butter   room temperature 1   cup   light brown sugar   packed 1/4   cup   granulated sugar 2   large   eggs   room temperature 2   tsp   vanilla 3   cups   rolled oats 2   cups   semi-sweet chocolate chips INSTRUCTIONS In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and sugars on med-high until pale and fluffy (approx. 3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating after each addition, and beat on high for 1 minute. Add vanilla. Turn mixer to low and add flour mixture, mix until combined. Add oats and ch...

This Healthy Black Bean Breakfast Burrito Recipe features a hearty bean & hash brown filling with scrambled eggs, cheese, avocado and salsa rolled into whole wheat tortillas. This is a great healthy breakfast idea that can also be made ahead. Ingredients 1   Tbsp   (15 mL) extra virgin olive oil, divided 1   onion   finely diced 1   medium red potato   coarsely grated 14   oz   (400 g) can no-salt-added black beans, drained 1/2   cup   (125 mL) salsa 2   tsp   (10 mL) chili powder 4   large eggs 4   whole grain tortillas   10 inches/25 cm each 1/2   cup   (125 mL) shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese 1   ripe avocado   sliced 1/4   cup   (60 mL) chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional) Sour cream and extra salsa   for serving (optional) Instructions Heat 2 tsp (10 mL) oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and potato for 5 m...

 QUICK & EASY VEGAN FRENCH TOAST A quick and easy breakfast that tastes like a special treat! INGREDIENTS 2   tbsp   chickpea flour* 1   tsp   ground cinnamon 1/2   tsp   mixed spice   or pumpkin pie spice mix 120   ml  dairy-free milk 1   tsp   vanilla extract A pinch of  salt 1   tbsp   vegan butter or mild-flavoured oil 4   thick slices of soft bread white or wholegrain / gluten-free, if neeed TO SERVE Maple syrup   fruit, coconut yoghurt INSTRUCTIONS Whisk the chickpea flour, spices, milk, vanilla and salt together in a shallow container. Gently heat the butter or oil in a skillet. Dip a slice of the bread into the mixture and coat well on each side. Place in the skillet and fry on medium heat for a minute on each side until golden brown. Visit  QUICK & EASY VEGAN FRENCH TOAST By http://wallflowerkitchen.com/ For Full Instructions

This easy vegan french toast calls for only 5 ingredients! And it’s still crispy, sweet and golden-brown. Perfect for Sunday brunch, or my favorite – breakfast for dinner!  INGREDIENTS 1 cup coconut milk 1 tbsp flaxseed meal (ground flaxseed) 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp cinnamon 1 loaf day-old bread, sliced 1 tbsp coconut oil Optional: maple syrup for topping INSTRUCTIONS In a wide-rimmed bowl, add coconut milk, flaxseed, vanilla, and cinnamon, whisk, and let set. Heat coconut oil on a griddle over medium-low heat. One side at a time, dip slices of bread into the batter, leaving no spots untouched. Visit  Easy Vegan French Toast By https://karalydon.com/ For Full Instructions