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Braised Chicken With Olives and Citrus

Braised Chicken With Olives and Citrus

Chicken with olives is often a simple midweek dish, made with tomato paste and the most basic pitted olives, but this version, while still simple to make, is a delicious step up. In place of tomatoes, citrus provides the brightness fresh and preserved lemons, dried 

Nutella Rolls

Nutella Rolls

These Nutella scrolls are made with homemade dough and filled with Nutella instead of the classic cinnamon, giving them a slightly more indulgent twist. Trust me, it’s like HEAVEN. Easy to cook and great to enjoy with the kids! Prep Time:25minutes minsCook Time:25minutes minsServings:12 rolls Ingredients Dough Filling 

Classic Waffles

Classic Waffles

Classic Waffles are golden, crisp on the outside, and light and fluffy on the inside. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they’re versatile enough to enjoy with syrup, fruit, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar simple, comforting, and timeless.

Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:15 mins
Servings:5

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups warm milk
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

Mix flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar together in a large bowl; set aside. Preheat waffle iron to desired temperature.

Step 3

Beat eggs in a separate bowl; stir in milk, butter, and vanilla.

Step 4

Pour milk mixture into flour mixture; beat until blended.

Step 5

Ladle batter into a preheated waffle iron.

Step 6

Cook waffles until golden and crisp.

Russian Tea Cakes

Russian Tea Cakes

Russian tea cakes (a.k.a. snowball cookies) are incredibly easy to make with pantry staples. The melt-in-your-mouth dessert is a simple way to satisfy your sweet tooth during the holiday season. Prep Time:20 minsCook Time:15 minsServings:36 Ingredients Directions Step 1 Gather all ingredients. Step 2 Preheat 

Chocolate Turtle Thumbprint Cookies

Chocolate Turtle Thumbprint Cookies

These chocolate thumbprint turtle cookies are a rich chocolate cookie rolled in chopped pecans, filled with caramel, and drizzled with melted chocolate. They’ve got the perfect flavors of a turtle candy all in a delicious bite sized cookie, perfect for the holidays. Prep Time 18 minsCook Time 12 minsServings 

Cranberry Apple Sangria

Cranberry Apple Sangria

The must have spiced holiday cocktail! With cranberries, apples, oranges, cinnamon and cloves! You can make this ahead of time!

Prep: 4hours hours 45minutes minutes
Cook: 5minutes minutes
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cranberry apple juice cocktail, divided
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 oranges, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup halved fresh cranberries
  • 2 5-inch sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 3-inch cinnamon sticks
  • 3 star anise pods
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 2 cups sliced small apples
  • 1 750-mml bottle pinot grigio, chilled

Instructions

  • Combine 2 cups cranberry apple juice and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in oranges, cranberries, rosemary, cinnamon sticks, star anise and cloves. Let stand 30 minutes; remove and discard rosemary and cloves.
  • In a large pitcher, whisk together orange mixture, apples and remaining 1 cup cranberry apple juice.
  • Let chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  • Serve over ice with pinot grigio.
Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Crostini

Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Crostini

Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Crostini is a fresh, flavorful appetizer that’s as elegant as it is easy. Juicy, garlicky shrimp rest atop creamy avocado on crisp crostini, creating a perfect balance of textures and tastes ideal for entertaining, light lunches, or a sophisticated snack. Prep: 15minutes minutesCook: 10minutes minutesYield: 12 servings 

California Roll

California Roll

There’s a reason why the California roll is so popular- you can’t go wrong with crab and avocado wrapped up with creamy mayo and cucumber slices! If you’ve ever wanted to try making sushi at home, this is the perfect recipe to start out with. 

Garlic Parmesan Knots

Garlic Parmesan Knots

Garlic Parmesan Knots are soft, buttery, and packed with savory flavor. Twisted into bite-sized knots and baked to golden perfection, they’re brushed with garlic and Parmesan for an irresistible appetizer or side that’s perfect for sharing or enjoying all on your own.

Prep: 10minutes minutes
Cook: 10minutes minutes
Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted buttermelted
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (16-ounce) tube refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together butter, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, parsley and salt; set aside.
  • Halve each of the 8 biscuits, making 16 pieces. Roll each piece into a 5-inch rope, about 1/2-inch thick, and tie into a knot, tucking the ends.
  • Place knots onto the prepared baking sheet and brush each knot with half of the butter mixture. Place into oven and bake until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, brushed with remaining butter mixture.
Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal

Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal

Breakfast just got so much better with this cake inspired Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal! It’s made with nutritious and filling rolled oats, crunchy pecans, sweet spices, shredded carrots and it’s finished with a honey cream cheese icing. A fun spring themed dish fit for a