Southwestern Chili and Restaurant Style Baked Potatos

Who doesn't love of bowl of perfectly seasoned chili on a cold winter day? I love this chili because it amps up the flavor compared to your average chili, with its fresh salsa, a kick of lime and from the subtle flavors like the oregano and paprika. It has the perfect blend of spices, and it's deliciously hearty with it's combination of beans and flavorful beef! I decided my average chili just needed a bit more, so I came up with this recipe to...

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Upgraded No Bake Cookies Two Ways

Almond No Bake CookiesYields 2 Dozen1/2 cup unsalted butter2 cups granulated sugar2/3 cup milk1/4 cup cocoa powder1/2 cup almond butter1 tsp vanilla extract3 cups quick cooking oats3/4 cup salted toasted almonds, chopped1/2 cup toffee bitsIn a large saucepan combine butter, sugar, milk and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil and boil 1 minute stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in almond butter, vanilla and quick oats until well combined. Fold...

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Pumpkin Ice Cream

For the first time in my life last week I tried pumpkin ice cream at a local restaurant. At first I kind of cringed at the thought of pumpkin ice cream, but I decided I might as well try something new. Let me just say it was a-maz-ing! Instantly I fell in love. Ice cream is an important part of my life, year round. I don't snub it in the fall and winter just because it's cold out. I love the different flavors throughout the year, raspberry...

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Raspberry Swirl Rolls

So, I have finally done it! My first food blog post! Raspberry Swirl Rolls, they are divine! If you like raspberries you will love these! Fresh out of the oven they melt in your mouth! They are light and delicate, which is one thing I dislike about cinnamon rolls, they are so dense and you basically feel weighed down after you eat one. These unite cinnamon roll lovers and haters. The combination of the raspberry roll with the cream cheese frosting...

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