Pull-Apart Pizza Muffins

 Pull-Apart Pizza Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 can (16oz) original biscuits.
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, for the mix
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup pizza sauce
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 
2. Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
3. Open biscuits and cut each slice into 4-6 pieces.
4. In a large bowl, combine biscuit slices, mozzarella, pepperoni, butter, marinara, garlic powder and parsley. Mix until evenly coated.
5. Fill each muffin cup 3/4 full.
6. Sprinkle extra mozzarella on top of each muffin.
7. Bake 20 minutes
8. Let sit for 5 minutes, run a knife around the edges & pop them out. 

Homemade French Fries

 Homemade French Fries

Ingredients

• 5lb of russet potatoes
• Garlic powder
• Paprika
• Dried basil
• Drizzle olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Slice potatoes into long strips.
3. Soak potato strips in cold water with ice for 30 minutes. This will help remove the starch.
4. Drain the water and pat dry the potatoes. 
5. Once the potato strips are dry. Place them in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil, garlic powder, paprika and dried basil. Mix into well incorporated. 
6. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spread the French fries evenly across the sheet.
7. Bake for 20 minutes. 
8. Flip the fries and bake for another 15-20 minutes.

Banana Cake w/ Cream Cheese Frosting

 Banana Cake w/ Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 bananas)

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1 bar (8oz) cream cheese
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare 9x13 inch baking pan and spray with cooking spray. 
2. In a large bowl with a mixer, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. The mixture will look crumbled but beat it for a couple minutes and it will start to look fluffy. 
3. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Blend together until combined and creamy. 
4. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Blend on low speed just until combined.
5. Add mashed banana and gently stir together. Dump batter into the baking dish and spread out evenly. 
6. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
7. Let cool completely before frosting. 
8. In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese together until combined. Add in vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and heavy cream. Beat together starting on low speed and increase as needed until frosting forms.
9. Add more powdered sugar or milk until desired frosting consistency is reached.

Pumpkin Bars w/ Cream Cheese Frosting

 Pumpkin Bars w/ Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup oil
• 15oz can pumpkin puree
• 4 eggs, room temp
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp salt

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 8oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
2. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and gently stir until well combined. Bake for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. 
3. Make the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter on high until smooth. Beat in the powdered sugar, vanilla, salt until smooth. Do not over beat. Spread on top of completely cooled bars.

Pumpkin Coffee Cake w/ Crumb Topping

 Pumpkin Coffee Cake w/ Crumb Topping

Ingredients

Crumb Topping

• 1/ 2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold

Pumpkin Coffee Cake

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Set aside. 
2. Make the crumb topping: in a large medium bowl, whisk the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon together. Cut in the cold butter using a fork. Mix to create clumps and crumbs. Set aside.
3. Make the cake: whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger together in a large bowl until combined. 
4. In a medium bowl, whisk the pumpkin, brown sugar, oil, maple syrup, and milk together until well combined. 
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid over mixing the batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Spread to make an even surface. 
7. Pour the crumb topping evenly on top and gently press them down into the batter.
8. Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes. 

Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients

• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 3 bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 lime
• 1/2 tbsp chili powder
• 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Add the fajitas seasoning ingredients to a small mixing bowl and stir together. 
2. Generously sprinkle the fajita seasoning on both sides of the chicken and use your fingers to press it into the chicken. 
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for about 7-8 minutes on each side.
4. While your chicken is cooking, cut the bell peppers and onion into thin slices.
5. Once the chicken has finished cooking, remove it to a large plate and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Add the bell peppers and onion to the same skillet over medium heat and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. 
6. When the bell peppers are just about done sauteing, slice the chicken breasts into strips. 
7. Add the chicken back into the skillet, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice and stir everything together. 
8. Serve immediately.

Turkey Chili

 Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeno, de-seeded and diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 lb ground turkey
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 (28oz can) fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 2 (15oz can) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent. Add the garlic and stir for another 30 seconds.
2. Add the ground turkey, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula, until its cooked through.
3. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and salt. Stir for another minute until fragrant. 
4. Add the canned tomatoes with juices, drained beans, and chicken broth, then stir together. 
5. Increase the heat to high and bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.