Tag: Easy

Small-batch No-bake Bounty Bars
September 24, 2024

Small-batch No-bake Bounty Bars

Small-batch No-bake Bounty Bars deliver rich coconut bliss wrapped in smooth chocolate all without the oven! Made in small batches for extra freshness, these bars combine sweet, chewy coconut with a creamy chocolate coating, creating a perfectly indulgent treat. Simple, satisfying, and packed with tropical …

Appetizers, Desserts, Simple, Sweet Treat
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Small-batch Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
June 26, 2024

Small-batch Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Small-batch Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are rich, buttery delights with a decadent chocolate center nestled into a tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookie. Baked in small batches for extra freshness, these treats balance a soft texture with deep chocolate flavor, making them perfect for any sweet craving. Whether enjoyed …

Cookie
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EASY BEEF ENCHILADAS
September 4, 2020

EASY BEEF ENCHILADAS

INGREDIENT LIST:

  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 2 cans (10 oz each) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
  • 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
  • 1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
  • Make it FRESH toppings, as desired (see below)

PREPARATION:

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13×9-inch (3-quart) baking dish or pan with cooking spray.
  2. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce and the chiles.
  3. Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce evenly in baking dish. Spread 1/4 cup beef mixture down center of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese. Wrap tortillas tightly around filling, placing seam side down in baking dish. Top with remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving; add Make it FRESH toppings.

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Image Source:*oldelpaso.com

Source:oldelpaso.com

Dinner & Lunch
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Easy Vegetable Soup
June 5, 2020

Easy Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil (or another cooking oil such as canola oil or sunflower oil) 1/2 large onion (chopped) Optional: 3 cloves garlic (minced) 2 ribs celery (chopped) 2 carrots (sliced and peeled) 2 cups mixed vegetables (chopped, try cauliflower, zucchini, or green beans) …

Soups & Salads
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Light and Easy 5-Minute Fruit Mousse Recipe
May 18, 2020

Light and Easy 5-Minute Fruit Mousse Recipe

Ingredients: 8 1/2 ounces (about 2 1/4 cups) frozen berries or other fruit 2 tablespoons of sugar (or use sugar, honey, maple syrup or stevia extract to taste) 1 large egg white Fresh berries and whipped cream for serving (optional) Directions: 1-Add fruit to the …

Desserts
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Easy Pesto Pasta
April 15, 2020

Easy Pesto Pasta

Ingredients:

  • 6 ounces spaghetti, reserve 1/2 cup starchy pasta water
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup pesto
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • Fresh lemon juice, as desired
  • 4 cups arugula
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • Pinches of red pepper flakes
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Freshly grated Parmesan or vegan Parmesan, recipe below, optional

Instructions:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions or until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking liquid before draining. Drain the pasta and toss with a tiny bit of olive oil.
  • In a large skillet over very low heat, add the pesto, 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water and stir to combine. Add the pasta and toss to coat, and more pasta water as needed to create a loose sauce. The amount of water needed will depend on thickness of your pesto.
  • Turn the heat off. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper, to taste. Then, add the arugula and toss to barely wilt. Garnish with the red pepper flakes and pine nuts and serve.

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Image Source:*loveandlemons.com

Source:loveandlemons.com

Pasta
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Easy Lemon Pudding
January 8, 2020

Easy Lemon Pudding

This is THE EASIEST lemon pudding EVER. Just 4 ingredients. No gelatin. No eggs. Gluten-free. Great for Easter, Mother’s Day, or dinner parties. This lemon pudding couldn’t be easier. It’s made with just four ingredients: whipping cream, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. All you …

Desserts
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by CookDiaries