Hey there! It’s Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box and I have the easiest recipe you will see. There’s only 5 ingredients in this Red Velvet Banana Bread. It turns out so soft, moist and cake-like. And the chocolate red velvet flavor goes perfectly with the bananas. With Valentine’s Day next month, this is a great treat to make for your loved ones. You could make mini loaves and give them to your kids’ teachers or friends.

You can also add in chocolate chips or drizzle a yummy white glaze on top. I love it just the way it is. And a trick to cutting it, or any quick bread: sometimes it gets a crust on top that’s hard to cut through without breaking the slices into pieces. Just place the cooled loaf into a gallon sized ziploc bag or wrap in plastic wrap and let it sit overnight. The next day, it will cut like a dream. Perfect slices every time!

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Red Velvet Banana Bread

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 1 loaf

Author Mandy Bird

Ingredients

• 1 box red velvet cake mix
• 3 very ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup butter melted
• 2 Tbsp. buttermilk
• 2 eggs

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Beat the ripe bananas until "soupy".
• Add the melted butter and mix again.
• Pour the dry cake mix on top to create a barrier for the eggs.
• Add the eggs and buttermilk.
• Mix all together until smooth.
• Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake 45-50 minutes until done.

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Hey guys, it’s Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box! I am excited to share this fun popcorn recipe with you. Kool-Aid Popcorn! Have you seen this before? My sister-in-law has made it before in a pretty light blue for a Frozen themed snack that my little girl loved. I decided to go with red and green for Christmas and it’s so festive looking!

I found this recipe on Pinterest via Num’s the Word. It was really good. The only thing I had a problem with was it got really hard and stuck to your teeth with the directions. It also says to bake in the oven for 40 minutes. I skipped that because my coating got instantly hard once I started stirring it into my popcorn. So I added my changes below to help with all that. It’s such a delicious treat that I can’t wait to make it all year in lots of fun colors.

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Kool-Aid Popcorn

Cook Time 2 minutes minutes

Total Time 2 minutes minutes

Author Mandy Bird

Ingredients

• 1 bag of microwave kettle corn per color/flavor
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 1 package Kool-Aid
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

• Pop kettle corn according to microwave instructions - filter out the seeds and pour kernels into a large bowl.
• In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, stir together the butter, sugar & corn syrup. Mix well until butter is fully melted.
• Let mixture come to a boil and boil for 1-2 minutes. NO LONGER.
• Remove from heat.
• Quickly stir in Kool-Aid packet until fully incorporated.
• Add baking soda to Kool-aid mixture - mixture will double in size and become thick and fluffy.
• Pour this mixture over popcorn. Mix well. Mixture will be VERY hot. Do not allow mixture to touch your skin.
• Spread out onto a silicone baking mat or wax paper to cool. Break into pieces and enjoy.

Notes

I made two batches of this, one with lemon-lime and one with cherry Kool-Aid. Then, once set, mix together for a fun Christmas treat!

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Hello friends! Mandy here from Mandy’s Recipe Box. I was browsing Pinterest, trying to find something to make for this post when I came across this casserole. It is called Creamy Parmesan Chicken Casserole, but she also calls it Amish Chicken in the post. So I went with Amish Chicken Casserole here and it’s really good! It’s comforting and hearty and makes you want to snuggle the rest of the evening with a good book. Try it out for yourself and see what you think!

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Amish Chicken Casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Author Mandy Bird

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp. dried thyme or 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme finely chopped
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
• 8 oz rotini pasta noodles cooked al dente
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken or you can use a rotisserie chicken

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray a 2 quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Melt the butter in large saucepan. Add flour and whisk together for 1 minute.
• Add broth, whisking and allow to come to a boil. Add thyme, salt and pepper as you whisk.
• Bring mixture to a boil and continue to whisk occasionally. Lower the heat and add milk and cheese.
• Cook for 3-5 minutes until sauce is thickened and milk is warmed through.
• Pour sauce over cooked pasta and add diced chicken to the mixture. Stir and pour into the casserole pan.
• Cover and bake for 20-25 minutes.

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Hello, there! Mandy here from Mandy’s Recipe Box. Who loves watching sports on t.v? And who is just there for the food (Mandy raises her hand)? I’d rather curl up with a book or Netflix and Diet Coke while my husband and son have a game on t.v. And the Superbowl? Let’s just say it’s a foodie’s dream with all the tasty food. Like this Bacon Cheeseburger Dip that I found on Pinterest from Recipes That Crock.

This dip starts out in a skillet and moves to a slow cooker which makes it a perfect appetizer. You can visit with family instead of slaving away in the kitchen. So grab some chips and get comfy watching the game (or Netflix) with your family and friends who will go crazy over this Bacon Cheeseburger Dip.

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Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

Course Appetizer

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings 6 -8

Author Mandy Bird

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or turkey
• 8 oz cream cheese cut into cubes
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chile like Rotel
• 6 oz. bacon bits divided
• dipping items like chips or crackers

Instructions

• Brown the meat until done.
• Add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, tomatoes (with juices) and bacon bits, reserving 2 Tbsp for later.
• Cook while stirring until cheeses are melted and all is combined.
• Pour into a slow cooker, cover and cook on low 2 hours, stirring once in a while.
• Just before serving, top with remaining bacon bits.

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Hey guys, it’s Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box! I’m here today with the easiest recipe that everyone will love. My family ate these Pizza Cupcakes up like crazy. Next time I will make more! I found the recipe on Plain Chicken via Pinterest. With Pillsbury Seamless Dough Sheets, these are a breeze to make.

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Pizza Cupcakes

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Author Mandy Bird

Ingredients

• 1 can refrigerated Pillsbury Seamless Dough Sheets
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• pizza toppings - pepperoni ham, sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms, pineapple, peppers etc.

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 F.
• Spray or grease a muffin pan.
• Unroll dough sheet and cut into 8 equal squares. Press into muffin cups.
• Sprinkle some cheese into each dough cup. Add 1 Tbsp. pizza sauce followed by remaining cheese and the toppings of your choice. Sprinkle garlic powder over toppings.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove from pan, carefully, with a fork.
• Serve.

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Hey there! It’s Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box and I have the best rice recipe you will ever taste. That’s a big claim, but it’s true. I saw the recipe floating around Pinterest and gave it a try. It’s amazing. It is called Stick of Butter Rice but I call it Dirty Rice since that’s what most people will know it by. It comes from Thirty Handmade Days. It’s so simple yet so delicious. Even my daughter who doesn’t love rice, liked this. Just four ingredients and 60 minutes to having it on the table.

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Dirty Rice

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Author Mandy Bird

Ingredients

• 1 c. uncooked white rice NOT instant
• 1 10 oz can of condensed French Onion Soup
• 1 10 oz can of beef broth
• 1/2 c. of butter sliced

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• In a 9x9 square pan, mix together the rice, soup and beef broth.
• Place slices of butter over the top.
• Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove foil and bake another 30 minutes.
• Serve.

Notes

You may want to double or triple this recipe, it's that good! Just use a 9x13 pan.

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Hello! Mandy’s Recipe Box here with a fun quick and easy treat! Sometimes you’re home alone and you want a piece of cake, but you don’t want to bake an entire cake for just yourself. Well, maybe you do want to, but realize that it would not be the best idea. This Cookies and Cream Mug Cake is the perfect solution. You can make as many individual portions as you’d like. Top it off with some whipped cream and you’re all set!

I love all the bits of Oreo cookies inside. I found this recipe on Pinterest and knew I had to give it a try. It comes from Kirbie’s Cravings via BuzzFeed. What a fun treat! The directions say to make this in an oversized mug which I tried first. When it cooked up, it was only about 3/4 of the way up the mug. That is fine for normal purposes, but I wanted it to come to the top so I could take photos so I made it again in a regular mug and that’s what is show in this post. I just watched it closely to make sure it didn’t spill over. Grab some ice cream and pop it on top of this mug cake and you are all set!

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Cookies and Cream Mug Cake

Course Dessert

Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes minutes

Total Time 4 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Author Mandy | Mandy's Recipe Box

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
• 3 Tbsp milk
• 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 Oreo cookies

Instructions

• Combine white chocolate chips and milk in an oversized microwave-safe mug. Microwave for about 40 seconds. Mix with a small whisk or fork until chocolate is completely melted.
• Add flour, baking powder, and oil and mix until batter is smooth.
• Smash Oreos and mix into the batter.
• Cook in microwave for about 1 minute. Let cake cool a few minutes before eating.
• Eat warm.

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Hello there! It’s Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box and I have a great summer treat for you. No Bake Chewy Cookies and Cream Bars only take about 5 minutes to prepare and another 10 to set up. My kids hovered the whole time I was making these. They couldn’t wait to eat them. They are like Rice Krispie Treats except with Oreos instead of Rice Krispies cereal. I found them on Pinterest and knew I had to make them. They come from Picky Palate. I love her site. It was one of the first blogs I started reading. I hope you like these!

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No-Bake Chewy Cookies and Cream Bars

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 9 -12

Author Mandy Bird

Ingredients

• One 16 oz package of Oreo
• 5 cups Large Marshmallows
• 4 tablespoons butter

Instructions

• Line an 8x8 or 9x9 square pan with foil, leaving an overhang to make "handles" and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
• Place Oreo cookies in a food processor or blender and pulse until ground into crumbs. You can leave some bigger pieces for texture.
• Place marshmallows and butter in a large microwave safe bowl. Heat for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until puffy.
• Add cookie crumbs and stir quickly to combine.
• Place into pan and press to even out.
• Let set 10 minutes. Remove bars from the pan with handles of foil; cut and serve.

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Hey there! It’s Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box and I have the funnest treat for you: Birthday Cake Popcorn. When you make anything with cake mix and sprinkles, it’s bound to turn into a fun time! My birthday is in a few days and I thought it would be totally fitting to make this popcorn. It’s an easy recipe and so delicious. I love anything with cake mix in it.

So pop some popcorn, melt some chocolate, and watch this Birthday Cake Popcorn disappear! It is a great treat to make someone for their birthday. Just put it in a pretty package and make their day!

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Birthday Cake Popcorn

Author Mandy | Mandy's Recipe Box

Ingredients

• 6 cups popped popcorn
• 12 oz. package of white chocolate chips
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup white cake mix
• sprinkles

Instructions

• After popping the popcorn, remove any extra kernals and place popcorn in a large bowl.
• Melt chocolate in a double broiler or in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave. If melting in the microwave, heat it for one minute and stir. Continue heating at 20 second intervals to avoid burning the chocolate.
• Once chocolate is melted, add dry cake mix and stir. Pour over popcorn and stir to coat.
• Place on a cookie sheet covered with wax paper or silicone baking mat. Sprinkle with sprinkles and let set.
• Break apart and store in an airtight container.

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Hello there! Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box back with a yummy breakfast recipe. I don’t know about you but I love omelettes. I love that you can make so many different versions. Southwestern, Denver, Mushroom and Herb, you name it! These Egg Muffins are the perfect breakfast for eating on the go. Or you can top them with salsa and whatever else you fancy and have a leisurely breakfast/brunch with a side of fruit and orange juice. However you eat them, enjoy them!

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Egg Muffins

Course Breakfast

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Author Mandy Bird

Ingredients

• 8 eggs
• 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
• 1/3 cup salsa
• 2 Tablespoons minced shallot or onion
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 strips bacon cooked crisp and crumbled

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream or milk and salsa.
• Add shallot or onion, salt, pepper, cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese and bacon.
• Whisk all together and divide among 12 muffin cups.
• Bake for 20 minutes until a knife inserted comes out clean.
• Let sit in pan for 2 minutes before removing.
• To remove, just slide a knife around the edges of muffins and lift out with a fork.
• Serve with any additional toppings you like (crumbled bacon, salsa, avocados etc)

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Mandy here from Mandy’s Recipe Box! Don’t you know the rule that small foods/individual foods taste better? It’s true . Think about it. Little pies, little cookies, cupcakes. These Brownies for 2 are just the thing for you and a spouse/loved one/friend to enjoy without having lots of leftovers. Unless you want leftovers. But this way there’s nothing tempting you later when you’re trying to be good with that diet thing. You can eat these as is or add a scoop or ice cream to them when they’re fresh out of the oven.

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Brownies For 2

Course Dessert

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Author Mandy | Mandy's Recipe Box

Ingredients

• 6 Tbsp. semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butter sliced
• 6 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 egg

Instructions

• Combine the chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for one minute, until butter is melted; stir until blended.
• Mix in sugar and flour.
• Add the egg and mix until combined.
• Divide batter between 2 buttered ramekins.
• Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes.
• Serve warm.

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Hey there! Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box here today! I seriously have the best brownie recipe ever, right here. That’s a huge statement that I don’t say lightly. It’s absolutely true.

I don’t love regular brownies. I will eat them here or there, but I won’t seek them out that’s for sure. Go ahead and say it: Weirdo. But these Peanut Butter Brownies, you guys. I made them first thing in the morning and after one bite, they totally became my breakfast. No joke. What?  I had them with a glass of milk.  Milk is totally a breakfast food.

The frosting is so light and fluffy that you can eat it with a spoon. These might look a little rich but aren’t rich at all. Perfect for snacking and good luck having any leftovers after serving these!

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Peanut Butter Brownies

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 16

Author Mandy | Mandy's Recipe Box

Ingredients

• Brownie Ingredients:
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 2 cups brown sugar packed
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• Peanut Butter Frosting:
• 2 cups creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup butter softened
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 3 to 4 Tbsp. heavy cream or milk
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

• In a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, beat together the peanut butter and butter.
• Add in brown sugar, eggs and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.
• Add in the flour and salt; mix well.
• Spread into a 9x13 pan that's been greased or lined with foil.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
• Cool in pan; frost with Peanut Butter Frosting.
• Peanut Butter Frosting:
• Blend peanut butter and butter together until light and fluffy.
• Add the remaining ingredients and mix until smooth.

Thanks so much Mandy for such a great peanut butter recipe.  Looks like we’ll be having brownies for breakfast!

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These Oven Roasted Potatoes are a much healthier option than frying them in butter (even though that’s my favorite way to eat them!).The herbs and spices give them such a tasty flavor.

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Did you know that potatoes come in three basic types? There’s starchy russet potatoes that bake up fluffy and are great for frying, too. There’s the round waxy potatoes that are excellent in soups, casseroles and potato salads. Finally, there are the all-purpose potatoes that are in between and work great in most recipes. Helpful tidbit for the day and you’re welcome. I made these potatoes with a steak for my husband. For lunch. On a Wednesday. Usually you think steak and potatoes are a special weekend dinner. Not this time. And…..he LOVED them! So make these potatoes along side a steak and you’ll be loved.

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Oven Roasted Potatoes

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Author Mandy Bird

Ingredients

• 6 russet potatoes peeled and cut into bite sized pieces
• 2-3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. dried minced onion
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. salt

Instructions

• Place potatoes in a gallon sized ziploc bag or large bowl.
• Sprinkle with remaining ingredients; shake or stir to mix.
• Spread potatoes on a 15x10 pan.
• Bake uncovered at 400 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden.

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Mandy here from Mandy’s Recipe Box today! I love old recipes. You know they are amazing when they keep getting passed down from generation to generation. This recipe for Coconut Crispy Balls was originally called Coconut Date Balls, but I didn’t want the name to deter anyone from the dates so I changed it. I don’t care for dates, but one of these little balls made me forget that. My stepmom made some and one bite was all it took for me to immediately ask for the recipe. It does put raw eggs in them, but the mixture is so hot when you add the eggs that you will be perfectly fine. I mean, people have been making these and eating them for years and no one has died from this tasty treat. Google it.

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Coconut Crispy Balls

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Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cup chopped dates
• 2 Tbsp. milk
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 6 cups crispy rice cereal like Rice Krispies
• 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts of your choice
• coconut flakes for coating

Instructions

• In a microwave safe bowl, melt butter 50-60 seconds in the mircowave.
• Add sugar, dates, milk and salt; stir.
• Microwave 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes.
• Gradually whisk in the eggs and vanilla.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the cereal and nuts.
• Pour hot mixture over the cereal mixture; stir to combine all.
• Chill in the fridge until cold.
• Roll into balls and then into coconut flakes.

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Hey guys! It’s Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box back with a yummy cookie recipe.

Have you ever even seen how they make Baklava? I’m pretty sure it takes eleventy-nine days. All the flaky layers filled with the baklava filling. Have you ever counted the layers? I’m pretty sure there are no less than 43 layers. Guys. These cookies are awesome. I mean come on. Look at the centers! You really could just grab a spoon and eat the filling alone. Or bake some pie crust strips and dip them in it. Ohhh… I just had a great idea. Anyway, give these cookies a try. The neighbors will love them as gifts. If you feel like sharing.

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Baklava Cookies

These Baklava Cookies have the great taste of Baklava in cookie form. The center is delicious enough to eat alone! Perfectly sweet and chewy.

Course Dessert

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Total Time 22 minutes minutes

Servings 24

Author Mandy Bird | Mandy's Recipe Box

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 3 Tbsp. honey
• 3/4 cup walnuts finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 18 oz. package refrigerated sugar cookie dough

Instructions

• In a small saucepan, over low heat, melt butter; stir in the powdered sugar and honey. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
• Stir in walnuts and cinnamon.
• Let it cool for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, divide cookie dough into 24 pieces and roll each into a ball. Place 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet that's been greased or lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 9 minutes.
• Remove cookies and place a small dollup of nut mixture in the center of each cookie.
• Bake another 2-3 minutes until done.
• Transfer to wire rack to cool.

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• Spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
• Separate biscuits and press one into the bottom and sides of each muffin cup.
• Spoon applesauce into biscuits.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-15 minutes until done.
• Remove popovers from tin and let cool.
• In a bowl, add milk to powdered sugar a tablespoon at a time, until mixture is a drizzling consistency. Drizzle glaze over popovers.

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• Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker.
• Mix together the honey, garlic, soy sauce, and ketchup. Add the onions and pour over the chicken.
• Cover and cook on high 3-4 hours or low 5-6 hours until chicken is cooked through and tender.
• Remove chicken to a plate and cover to keep from drying out.
• Mix together the cornstarch and water. Pour into slow cooker and stir. Turn to high if not already on it. Replace lid and let it go for 30 minutes until thickened.
• Cut up or shred chicken and place back in the slow cooker; stir and turn to low or warm and replace lid until ready to serve.
• Serve over rice and garnish with parsley if desired.

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• Mix all together.
• Store in fridge until serving.
• Serve with chips or veggies.

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Thanks so much Mandy for this great recipe for Jalapeno Lime Dip.  I have quite a few members in my family who are going to love this!!

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• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix together the dry cake mix and baking powder.
• Add the eggs, oil and vanilla; mix.
• Add the white chocolate chips and mix again.
• Drop onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone mats (for easy clean up).
• Bake 10-11 minutes. Make sure not to brown.

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• Divide and press biscuit dough into the bottom and up the sides of 10 greased muffin cups. Set aside.
• In a bowl, combine beef, 1/2 cup ketchup, onion, egg, and oats; mix well.
• Shape into 10 balls and place one in each muffin cup. Spread remaining ketchup on top and sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes, until done.

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1 banana, optional

1/4 cup ice cubes

2 tsp. honey, optional

Whipped cream for topping, optional

• Place all but the whipped cream in a blender and blend until smooth.
• Pour into a tall glass or two smaller glasses and top with whipped cream, if desired.
• Serve.

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• Melt dark chocolate either in the microwave or a double boiler. 
• Mix in 2 Tbsp of the cake mix until there are no lumps. You’ll need to reheat it a bit so it’s not so thick. 
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pour chocolate on. You can smooth it with a spatula to the thickness you desire. Let cool until dull.
• Melt the white chocolate. Whisk in remaining cake mix slowly, stirring well until no lumps remain. Pour white chocolate on top. You can do the white chocolate in two different layers, the middle layer mixed with the chocolate a bit, and then the top white layer will stay white).
• Top with Oreos and sprinkles. Let sit until set.
• Cut or break into pieces.

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• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Unroll the dough onto baking sheet. Use your fingers to spread it out.
• Brush with olive oil.
• Sprinkle with cheese and garlic.
• Sprinkle seasoning on to your liking.
• Bake 12-15 minutes.

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• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Separate crescent rolls into 8 triangles.  
• Spread 1/2 teaspoon horseradish sauce on each crescent.  
• Top each crescent with 1/2 slice provolone cheese and roast beef.  
• Roll up crescents and place on baking sheet. 
•  Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown.
• While crescents are baking, make Au Jus according to directions on packet. 
•  Serve with warm crescents.

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• Pour oil into a large skillet or fryer. If using a skillet, use enough oil to cover tortilla strips, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep.
• Heat oil to medium high heat.
• Stack 3 tortillas at a time and cut using a pizza cutter into one inch strips.
• With a small piece of tortilla, test the oil’s heat by dropping it into the pan. If the tortilla immediately starts to fry the oil is ready. 
• Carefully drop the tortilla strips into the oil without overlapping. Fry for about a minute per side, flipping with tongs. 
• Remove from the oil and let drain briefly on a paper towel.
• Mix together in a bowl the sugar and cinnamon.
• Place still warm strips into the sugar and cinnamon mixture and toss to coat.
• Serve.

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