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M&Ms Christmas Cookies are ideal for leaving out for Santa on Christmas Eve. The festive M&Ms and chocolate chips add a festive twist to classic chocolate chip cookies. Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 cups M&Ms candies Christmas colors 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375F 190C In a medium bowl, combine the flour and baking soda Set aside In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined Stir in the M&Ms candies and semisweet chocolate chips Drop roun...

This Grilled Fennel Salad with Spinach, White Beans, and Orzo is a delightful combination of grilled fennels smoky flavor, hearty white beans, and tender orzo pasta, all tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing. Its a perfect side dish for any occasion. Ingredients: 2 fennel bulbs, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 8 oz orzo pasta 2 cups fresh spinach leaves 1 can 15 oz white beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Instructions: Preheat grill to medium-high heat Toss sliced fennel with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper Grill fennel slices for 3-4 minutes per side until they have grill marks and are tender Remove from grill and set aside Cook orzo pasta accordi...

Have this classic takeout favorite without the gluten Bell peppers, onions, and air-fried chicken tossed in a sweet and sour sauce that I made myself. Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1 bell pepper, diced 1 onion, diced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Instructions: Get the air fryer ready by heating it up to 400F 200C Toss the chicken pieces in cornstarch in a bowl until they are well covered Put the chicken in the air fryer basket and coat it with the sauce Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket every so often, until the chicken is golden and fully cooked In the meantime, mix the ketchup, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a small s...

Delectable vegan cookies with the flavors of a classic Boston cream pie. Layers of soft cookie filled with creamy custard and dipped in dairy-free chocolate Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup coconut oil melted 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup vegan custard or vanilla pudding 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips Instructions: Warm the oven up to 350F 175C and put parchment paper on a baking sheet Put the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and mix them together Melt the coconut oil and mix it with the almond milk and vanilla extract Mix until you get a dough Take dough balls about the size of a tablespoon and roll them into balls Put them on the baking sheet that has been prepared and use your palm to make them a little flatter Put the cookies in an oven that has alr...

The chocolate and vanilla flavors in these Black and White Cupcakes go so well together. They are great for any event and will satisfy your sweet tooth. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup boiling water 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips Instructions: Warm the oven up to 350 F 175C and put cupcake liners in a muffin tin Sift the cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl Fill the bowl with dry ingredients Then add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract Mix everything together well Add the hot water and stir until the batter is smooth Its okay that the batter isnt very thick Fill each cupca...

This Overnight Spinach Artichoke Strata is a perfect breakfast dish for a leisurely morning. Its a savory and cheesy bake loaded with spinach and artichoke flavors. The best part is that you can prepare it the night before and simply bake it in the morning for a hassle-free breakfast. Ingredients: 6 large eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup chopped spinach 1/2 cup chopped artichoke hearts 4 slices of bread, cubed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder Instructions: Whisk the eggs and milk together in a large bowl until they are well mixed Chopped spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, cubed bread, and grated Parmesan cheese should all be added to the bowl Mix it all together until the bread is covered all over Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to...