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Christmas Cocktails – White Chocolate Peppermint Martini

Christmas Cocktails – White Chocolate Peppermint Martini

Christmas time and the holidays are a great time to get creative for parties and get-togethers and this cocktail is the perfect fit. I love serving these pretty peppermint drinks before or after dinner. It combines the smooth taste of white chocolate with the spicy […]

Fun Halloween Party Food Recipes – Prosciutto Ham Head & Pillsbury Spooky Finger Breadsticks

Fun Halloween Party Food Recipes – Prosciutto Ham Head & Pillsbury Spooky Finger Breadsticks

Making Halloween Party Food is a fun way to get creative in the kitchen. The Prosciutto Ham Head & Pillsbury Spooky Finger Breadsticks are the fun type of party food that makes a celebration special. I love to have parties and when I do, I […]

Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Caramel Apple Cupcakes

What’s better than a Caramel Apple? How about Caramel Apple Cupcakes! Everyone will love these buttery spiced caramel apple cupcakes dipped in gooey caramel and topped with peanuts! You can get creative and add any type of nuts you like or a drizzle of chocolate.

Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Start to Finish: 1 hour

18 cupcakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® Butter Recipe Yellow cake mix
  • 1/3 cup of butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 cup chunky apple sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple pie spice
  • 25 caramels
  • 4-5 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts
  • 18 popsicle or lollipop sticks (optional)

Directions:

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Preheat oven to 325°F

Prepare cake batter according to directions on the box, then fold in apple sauce and apple pie spice.

Divide cake batter evenly among lined muffin cups. Bake for 17-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

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Add the caramels and the heavy cream to a small, microwavable safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir; repeat in 30 second intervals stirring in between until caramels are melted and smooth. Let cool for about 10 minutes so it can thicken slightly. Once caramel is cool enough to stick to the cupcakes, turn cooled cupcakes over and dip the tops of the cupcakes into the caramel and then sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

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Cooking Tips:

A tablespoon or two of melted butter can also be added to the melted caramel and cream for extra flavor and a softer texture.

A drizzle of chocolate can also be done over the top of the cupcakes.

Pecans and walnuts can be used in place of the peanuts.

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Italian Eggplant Parmesan Recipe – Just like Mom and Grandma used to make

Italian Eggplant Parmesan Recipe – Just like Mom and Grandma used to make

Italian Eggplant Parmesan is a dish that I have been making with my family since I was a little girl. It’s a simple Italian dish that my mother and my grandmother taught me how to make. The crunchy eggplant combined with homemade marinara sauce and […]

Indian Chicken Curry – An Easy Crock Pot Curry Chicken Recipe

Indian Chicken Curry – An Easy Crock Pot Curry Chicken Recipe

Indian Chicken Curry is a recipe I made up after having something similar in Miami. This Indian curry recipe has a bunch of ingredients but they all get tossed into the crock-pot or slow cooker, so it’s super easy to make. The flavors are intoxicating […]

Healthy Garden Tuna Salad with Balsamic Vinegar – Summer Bikini Ready Recipe

Healthy Garden Tuna Salad with Balsamic Vinegar – Summer Bikini Ready Recipe

Move over boring tuna salad – My healthy tuna salad is moving in. It’s packed with fresh vegetables and not loaded down with a ton of mayonnaise so it’s a leaner option to the traditional version. Since my husband and I like to eat as healthy during the weekdays as we can (we save our treat meals and desserts for the weekends) we eat a lot of salad, grilled chicken, soups and tuna during the week. I’m always trying to make lunch a little more interesting and my Healthy Garden Tuna Salad does just that. You should not use ramipril if you have ever had angioedema. Do not take this medicine within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubatril (such as Entresto). You can get valuable prescription drugs online here at https://www.ukmeds.co.uk/treatments/high-blood-pressure/ramipril/ and slowly get to your perfect healthy lifestyle.

If you have never tried tuna with balsamic vinegar you are in for a treat. It gives the salad a nice kick with a lot less calories and fat than loading it up with mayo. I don’t eliminate the mayonnaise altogether (although you can) because I do love mayo, but it is a heck of a lot less fattening than the traditional way and far more flavorful.

Healthy Garden Tuna Salad with Balsamic Vinegar

Makes 5 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 (12oz) can Solid White Albacore Tuna in water, drained
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1/4 of a small onion, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

Add all of the ingredients to a bowl; mix well and season with salt and pepper. If tuna seems too dry add a little more mayo and or vinegar.

Serve as a sandwich or, for the lowest impact on your waistline, just enjoy it over a salad with some bread sticks.

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Cook’s notes:

If you want to cut out the mayonnaise for less calories just use extra balsamic vinegar or a tablespoon of Dijon mustard.

 

 

BLT Mac N Cheese – Combining Two Classics

BLT Mac N Cheese – Combining Two Classics

Who doesn’t like Mac N Cheese? I think if you asked most people they would tell you that it’s tops on their list for all time favorite dishes. Now if you didn’t think you could improve on such a classic dish, think again. My BLT […]

Melting Heart Bundt Cake – A Valentine Rainbow Cake Recipe

Melting Heart Bundt Cake – A Valentine Rainbow Cake Recipe

My Rainbow Bundt Cakes have been a fun cake to make for any holiday. They are easy to make because all you basically need is some Cake mix, frosting, food coloring and a tube pan or Bundt pan. The best part about making this dessert […]