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Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes Berrylicious Crunch Delights       Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes Berrylicious Crunch Delights Ingredients: _For the Cupcakes:_ - 1 box strawberry cake mix - 3 large eggs - 1/2 cup vegetable oil - 1 cup water - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract _For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:_ - 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed - 1/2 cup granulated sugar - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted _For the Whipped Cream Frosting:_ - 2 cups heavy cream, chilled - 1/2 cup powdered sugar - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract _Strawberries for garnish (optional)_ _____Directions:_____ 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. 2. In a large bowl, combine strawberry cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. 3. Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full with the batter. 4. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 5. While the cupcakes are baking, prepare the Strawberry Crun...

 Eclairs with Vanilla Crème Filling       Eclairs with Vanilla Crème Filling Ingredients: For the choux pastry: 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 large eggs For the vanilla crème filling: 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 4 large egg yolks 2 teaspoons vanilla extract For the chocolate glaze: 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium saucepan, combine water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, until smooth and glossy. Transfer t...

 Spicy Garlic-Parm Shrimp Pasta       Spicy Garlic-Parm Shrimp Pasta Ingredients: 8 oz whole wheat or lentil pasta 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup sliced red onions 4 tomatoes, chopped 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 tablespoons Spicy Garlic-Parm sauce 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Instructions: 1- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water. 2- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside. 3- In the same skillet, add red onions and sauté for about 5 minutes or until soft and fragrant. Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for a minute and add in chopped tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes are tender. 4- Sti...

 Carrot Cake Cookies       YIELD: 40 SANDWICH COOKIES Carrot Cake Cookies These carrot cake cookies are easy to make and taste fantastic! Soft and chewy carrot sandwich cookies filled with cream cheese frosting! PREP TIME20 minutes COOK TIME10 minutes TOTAL TIME30 minutes Ingredients For the cookies: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots 1 cup unsweetened coconut 1 cup California Raisins For the frosting: 6 ounces cream cheese, softened 8 tablespoons butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/3 cups powdered sugar Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line several baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, or with a stand mixer, cream the butter, brown sugar, and sugar, until li...

No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie Creamy Peanut Delight Pie       No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie Creamy Peanut Delight Pie Ingredients: - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted - 1 cup creamy peanut butter - 8 oz cream cheese, softened - 1 cup powdered sugar - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 2 cups heavy cream - Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional) Directions: 1. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie dish to create the crust. 2. In a separate bowl, beat together peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. 3. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. 4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined. 5. Spoon the peanut butter filling into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly. 6. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight to set. 7. Before serving, garnish with chocolate sh...

Chocolate-Covered OREO Cookie Cake Ultimate Indulgence: Heavenly Chocolate-Covered OREO Cookie Cake       Chocolate-Covered OREO Cookie Cake Ultimate Indulgence: Heavenly Chocolate-Covered OREO Cookie Cake Ingredients: For the Cake: - 2 cups crushed OREO cookies (with filling) - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted - 1/4 cup granulated sugar - 1/4 teaspoon salt For the Filling: - 1 cup heavy cream - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened - 1 cup powdered sugar - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 cup crushed OREO cookies (without filling) For the Chocolate Ganache: - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips - 1/2 cup heavy cream Directions: For the Cake: 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan. 2. In a bowl, combine crushed OREO cookies, melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. 3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool while preparing the filling. For the Filling: 1. In a ch...