SAMOA CHEESECAKE

SAMOA CHEESECAKE

INGREDIENTS:

CHEESECAKE INGREDIENTS:

24 Oreo cookies
4 Tablespoons melted butter
pinch of salt
1 cup granulated sugar
3 (8-ounce) bricks neufchatel (low-fat) cream cheese, softened
1 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 eggs
SAMOA TOPPING INGREDIENTS:

2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
1 3/4 cups caramel dip or sauce (you can either buy the 16-ounce store-bought tubs of caramel dip, or use 1 3/4 cups homemade caramel sauce http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/microwave-caramel-sauce/)
4 ounces dark chocolate

Full recipe on: gimmesomeoven

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The Best Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

The Best Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• one 20-ounce can pineapple slices
• about 12 maraschino cherries
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• pinch salt, optional and to taste
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup buttermilk (or Powdered Buttermilk, use 2 tablespoons with the dry ingredients + 1/2 cup water added with the wet)
• 1/3 cup sour cream, lite is okay (plain Greek yogurt may be substituted)
• 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

See full recipe on: averiecooks

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Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sandwiches Recipe

Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sandwiches Recipe

Ingredients:

• 20 small Hawaiian sweet rolls, cut in half crosswise
• 1 pound deli black forest ham, sliced
• 20 slices provolone cheese
• 8-oz. container spreadable cream cheese
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons dried minced onions
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Full recipe on: foodrecipesbook

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Honey-Apricot Monkey Bread Recipe

Honey-Apricot Monkey Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup apricot preserves
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 (16.3 ounce) Pillsbury Grands Honey Butter Biscuits

Full recipe on: foodrecipesbook

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Guinness Braised Short Ribs

Guinness Braised Short Ribs

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Olive Oil

4 strips Bacon, sliced

3 pounds Beef Short Ribs, bone-in

2 tablespoons Butter, unsalted

1 whole Onion, diced

2 whole Carrots, medium dice

1 package Baby Bella Mushrooms, quartered

6 cloves Garlic, minced

1 can (10 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes

1 can (14.9 Oz. Size) Guinness

2 whole Bay Leaves

Kosher Salt & Pepper, to season

2 tablespoons Cornstarch

1 1/2 tablespoon Water

1 bunch Parsley, Chopped

FOR THE POLENTA

4 cups Water

1 cup Polenta

Kosher Salt, to season

1/4 cup Heavy Cream

1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated

See full recipe on: dashofsavory

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Cherry Icebox Cheesecake

Cherry Icebox Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1¼ Cup Graham Crackers
• ¼ Cup Butter, Unsalted, melted
• 1 pkg Cream Cheese, softened
• ¾ Cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 Pounds Fresh Cherries
• 1 each Cool Whip, smaller one, thawed

See full instructions on: thissillygirlslife

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GINGER BEEF, MUSHROOM & KALE STIR-FRY

GINGER BEEF, MUSHROOM & KALE STIR-FRY

INGREDIENTS:

MARINADE INGREDIENTS:

1/3 cup soy sauce (if making gluten-free, be sure to use GF soy sauce)
1/2 cup vegetable broth (or chicken/beef broth, or water)
3 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. corn starch
2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper

STIR-FRY INGREDIENTS:

1 lb. thinly sliced flank steak or sirloin, cut diagonally across the grain into thin strips
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
8 ounces baby portobello or button mushrooms, halved
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, halved
3 cups chopped kale
2 green onions, thinly sliced

See  full recipe on: gimmesomeoven

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