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These Buckeye Brownie Cookies combine the best of both worlds…brownies and buckeyes! If you love buckeyes, but don’t like taking the time to dip them in chocolate, you’ll love this easy cookie recipe! Cook just once a month with Once A Month Meals! Join here for easy meal planning. We’re affiliates for Once A Month Meals and are loving their service. Menu options include paleo, gluten free, vegetarian, traditional and more! Join here. As you can see, we’re both still obsessed with peanut butter and chocolate. Let me tell you, I will never be done loving that perfect duo, so you can always be watching for a new recipe.  I’m sure a lot of you share this same love- I wouldn’t be surprised. Many people who claim to not like peanut butter and chocolate will find themselves eating one of these amazing cookies: Who here loves buckeyes, brownies, and cookies? I know I do. The fudgy-chocolate flavor of brownies is one of my favorite desserts. Well, I have a lot of favo...

Slow cooker parmesan herb chicken & orzo is an easy, no-fuss crockpot meal with hearty flavors that will please the whole family. Author:  Tiffany Recipe type:  Main Dish Cuisine:  Italian/American Serves:  4 INGREDIENTS 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, OR 4-6 boneless skinless chicken thighs 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided 3 cups low sodium chicken broth 1 cup orzo pasta 4 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 medium white or yellow onion, finely chopped 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) ¼ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup shaved or finely shredded parmesan cheese freshly cracked black pepper and herbs (such as thyme or parsley) for garnish INSTRUCTIONS Season chicken with a bit of the Italian seasonings and salt and pepper on both sides. Cook in a large nonstick skillet on the stove over medium-high heat 1-2 minutes on each side until browned on the outsides. Transfer chicken to a gre...

A delicious twist on the traditionally fried and breaded dish, this Orange Chicken is so flavorful, healthy, and it's all done in the crock pot! Ingredients 16-ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste 3/4-cup low-sugar orange preserves ( I like to use the one with pulp in the preserves; adds texture ) 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger, or to taste (I use just a little less than 1/8 teaspoon in mine) toasted sesame seeds Instructions Lightly grease crock pot insert with cooking spray. Place chicken breasts on the bottom of the crock pot, one next to another, and season with salt and pepper. In a mixing bowl, combine orange preserves, soy sauce, garlic and ginger; mix until combined. Spoon or pour over the chicken. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, or on HIGH for 3 hours. In the meantime, prepare the sesame seeds. In a frying pan, heat the sesame seeds over medi...

Unlike traditional fried chicken, which is batter dipped and fried, these chicken wings are tossed in a thin coating of egg white, salt and baking soda then they are dried out in the fridge overnight to be baked in the oven. The result is a super crisp-skinned chicken without the deep-frying, which means an easier clean up and cooking (no constantly checking the deep fryer!). The sauce requires a trip to the Asian grocery store to get gochujang, a Korean chile paste. It’s a deep red fermented chili paste that has a nice deep dark flavor (not too much heat, with a little bit of sweetness). You’ll have to refrigerate the chicken overnight to let the egg white coating dry so keep that in mind if you are planning to make these. Adapted from Maximum Flavor by Aki Kamozawa and Alexander H. Talbot andSerious Eats. [Editor’s Note: Numerous people have asked me where you can get gochujang. Amazon hasgochujang though keep in mind it’s often cheaper to get it at an Asian grocery store if...

Prep time 15 mins Cook time 35 mins Total time 50 mins Sticky sweet Honey BBQ Chicken Strips are perfect for dinner or game day! Marinated in buttermilk and perfectly seasoned, these strips are hard to resist! Author:  Trish - Mom On Timeout Recipe type:  Dinner, Appetizer Serves:  8 servings Ingredients 2 lbs chicken tenders or boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper vegetable oil for frying 4 cups buttermilk, divided 1 tbsp hot sauce 2 cups flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika 1 cup barbecue sauce ¼ cup honey 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional) Instructions Season chicken strips with salt and pepper and marinate in 2 cups buttermilk for at least 2 hours. Bring oil to 350-360F in a large frying pan, about 1 inch deep. Preheat oven to 350F. Combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika in a shallow bowl and stir to combine. In a separate bow...

ingredients 1   cup   granulated sugar 1/4   cup   ketchup 1/4   cup   white vinegar 1/4   cup   apple cider vinegar 1   tbsp   soy sauce 1/4   tsp   garlic powder 1   cup   canola oil   (or enough to cover the bottom of your skillet about 1/4 inch) 1   cup   corn starch 3   egg   beaten 3   chicken breast   cut into bite-sized pieces 1   pinch   salt   to taste 1   pinch   black pepper   to taste 1   tbsp   chives   chopped (optional) instructions In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, ketchup, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic powder until smooth. Mixture may feel grainy - this is okay. Sugar will dissolve while you work on the next steps. Set sauce aside. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil, making sure the sides are also c...

Ingredients 3 lbs chicken thighs (you can use any chicken you like really, not only thighs) 4 - 6 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 small onion, grated or minced into fine pieces ¼ cup soy sauce (I used the reduced sodium kind) ⅓ cup ketchup ⅓ cup + 1 Tbsp honey Pinch of red pepper flakes 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar 1½ tbsps brown sugar For the Sauce on the Side: 2 tsps cornstarch Drippings from the baking dish Instructions Pre-heat the oven to 375°F. In a glass 9"x10" baking dish whisk together all ingredients except for the chicken. Combine well. Place the chicken into the dish and spoon some of the mixture over top of each piece. Optional:  You can marinade the chicken in this mixture ahead of time if you like. Place the baking dish in the oven uncovered and bake for 45 - 60 minutes. Once the chicken is finished cooking, remove from the baking dish and place on a serving plate. Serve with rice, veggies or anything else you might enjoy it with! H...

photo:  www.food.com   Baked Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 garlic cloves, minced 4 tablespoons  brown sugar 3 teaspoons olive oil Instructions: Preheat oven to 500°F and lightly grease a casserole dish. In small sauté pan, sauté garlic with the oil until tender. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar. Place chicken breasts in a prepared baking dish and cover with the garlic and brown sugar mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bake uncovered for 15-30 minutes. original recipe:  http://www.food.com/recipe/easy-garlic-chicken-5478   477K+   477K+

Famous Brick Street Chocolate Cake. Everything you dream of: rich, dense chocolate cake. Surprise ingredients. And to-die-for ganache icing. Ingredients Cake: 2 cups sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 large eggs 2 1/2 cups cake flour 1 cup baking cocoa, sifted 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup instant chocolate pudding mix (small box) 2 1/4 cups buttermilk 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Chocolate Icing: 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup baking cocoa, sifted 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons heavy cream (more or less for consistency) Instructions Cake: Preheat CONVECTION OVEN ONLY to 350°. Beat sugar, butter & vanilla in large bowl. Beat in eggs. Mix in cake flour, baking cocoa, soda, salt, chocolate pudding mix and buttermilk. Stir in semi-sweet chocolate chips. Pour into greased tube pan. Bake in CONVECTION OVEN ONLY at 350° for 60-70 minutes, until cake tester come...