Mexican Chocolate Frosting

A delicious combination of warm cinnamon, fragrant vanilla, and rich chocolate makes up this Mexican Chocolate Frosting. It's ideal for giving your favorite cakes and cupcakes a hint of Mexican flair. Savor the flavors of spice and sweetness!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butter

Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth and well combined

Stir in the milk, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract

Gradually add the powdered sugar and a pinch of salt, mixing until the frosting is creamy and lump-free

If the frosting is too thick, you can add a bit more milk to reach your desired consistency

Allow the frosting to cool slightly before using it to frost your cake or cupcakes

Peanut Butter Coffee Energy Balls

These Peanut Butter Coffee Energy Balls are perfect for a quick pick-me-up. Packed with the goodness of oats, peanut butter, and a caffeine kick from coffee, they'll keep you energized throughout the day. Plus, the addition of dark chocolate chips and cocoa powder adds a delightful chocolatey flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons ground coffee beans
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, ground coffee beans, dark chocolate chips, chopped roasted peanuts, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt

Mix the ingredients until well combined and the mixture starts to come together

Using your hands, shape the mixture into bite-sized energy balls

You can make them as big or small as you prefer

Place the energy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up

Once the energy balls have hardened, transfer them to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for an energy-boosting snack

Paleo Chocolate Chip Brownie Scones

Indulge in the rich and chocolaty goodness of these Paleo Chocolate Chip Brownie Scones. Made with almond and coconut flour, these scones are gluten-free and perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings. They're easy to prepare and make for a delightful Paleo-friendly dessert or snack.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips Paleo-friendly
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
• Coconut oil for greasing
• Optional: extra dark chocolate chips for topping

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and grease a baking sheet with coconut oil

In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt

In a separate bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, almond butter, eggs, and vanilla extract

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms

Fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts if desired

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape them into scones on the prepared baking sheet

If desired, press a few extra dark chocolate chips onto the top of each scone for decoration

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the scones are firm and lightly browned

Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving

Enjoy your Paleo Chocolate Chip Brownie Scones as a delicious gluten-free treat!

Planked Cheeseburgers with Special Sauce

Enjoy the smoky flavor of planked burgers with a delicious special sauce that adds a zesty kick to your classic cheeseburgers. Grilling on wooden planks infuses the burgers with a unique, savory taste.

Ingredients:

• 4 beef burger patties
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• 4 wooden planks for grilling
• 4 hamburger buns
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon pickle relish
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lettuce leaves
• Sliced tomatoes
• Sliced onions

Instructions:

Soak the wooden planks in water for 1 hour

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat

Season the burger patties with salt and pepper

Place the soaked planks on the grill and let them heat for a few minutes until they start to smoke

Place the burger patties on the hot planks and grill for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness

During the last minute of grilling, add a slice of cheddar cheese to each patty and close the grill lid to melt the cheese

While the burgers are grilling, prepare the special sauce by mixing mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, pickle relish, and garlic powder in a bowl

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Toast the hamburger buns on the grill for a minute or until they are lightly browned

Assemble the burgers by placing lettuce leaves, sliced tomatoes, and sliced onions on the bottom bun, then add the cheesy burger patty, and top it with a generous spoonful of the special sauce

Serve the Planked Cheeseburgers with Special Sauce immediately

Crock Pot Taco Joes

Taco Joes in the crock pot are tasty and simple to make. They are great for when you have a lot to do and still want a tasty dinner. When you mix the taco seasoning with the slow-cooked beef, beans, and vegetables, you get a filling for your hamburger buns that will make your mouth water.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can 15 oz corn, drained
• 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 hamburger buns

Instructions:

In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through

Add chopped onion and red bell pepper to the skillet, cook for 2-3 minutes until softened

Transfer the cooked beef, onion, and pepper mixture to a crock pot

Add drained black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning mix to the crock pot

Stir well

Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours

Before serving, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the mixture in the crock pot and let it melt

Toast hamburger buns in the oven or on a skillet until lightly browned

Scoop the Crock Pot Taco Joes mixture onto the toasted buns, and serve hot

Keto Root Beer Pulled Pork

You can enjoy pulled pork that tastes like root beer but doesn't have any extra sugars. This dish is great for keto dieters because it is easy to make and tastes great.

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into chunks
• 1 can 12 oz diet root beer
• 1 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

In a slow cooker, combine pork shoulder, diet root beer, sugar-free BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper

Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork

Once done, shred the pork using two forks and mix it well with the sauce in the slow cooker

Serve hot on keto-friendly buns or over a bed of cauliflower rice for a low-carb option

Easy Slow Cooker Cake

Enjoy this incredibly easy slow cooker cake recipe that makes a tasty and moist dessert with very little work.

Ingredients:

• 1 box cake mix
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

Mix the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs together in a bowl until everything is well mixed

The chocolate chips should be carefully mixed in

Put the batter into a slow cooker that has been greased

Keep the lid on and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean

If you want, you can serve it warm with ice cream or whipped cream

King Cake Cupcakes

Celebrate Mardi Gras with these festive King Cake Cupcakes! These colorful treats are a fun twist on the classic King Cake, complete with cream cheese frosting and traditional Mardi Gras colors. Don't forget the plastic baby figurine for good luck!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• Purple, green, and yellow food coloring
• 1/4 cup colored sugar sprinkles purple, green, yellow
• 1 small plastic baby figurine optional
• Cream cheese frosting
• Colored sanding sugar purple, green, yellow

Instructions:

Warm up the oven to 350F 175C and put cupcake liners in a muffin tin

Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl

Put away

Melt the butter and mix it with the sugar in another bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy

One at a time, add the eggs and beat well after each one

Add the vanilla extract and mix well

Mix the dry ingredients from step 2 with the wet ingredients from step 3, adding the milk and sour cream in turns

Mix the dry ingredients in at the beginning and end, until they are just combined

Separate the cupcake batter into three equal parts

One piece should be purple, one should be green, and one should be yellow

Put the colored batters in the cupcake liners in this order: purple first, then green, and finally yellow

About two thirds of the way to the top of each liner

If you want to, you can gently press a small plastic baby figurine into one of the cupcakes

Just make sure your guests know about it! Place the cupcakes in an oven that has already been heated

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean

Let the cupcakes cool all the way down before you frost them

To make the cupcakes look like Mardi Gras, frost them with cream cheese frosting and then sprinkle them with purple, green, and yellow sanding sugar

Keto Chicken Alfredo

A creamy and indulgent chicken Alfredo dish made in the Instant Pot, perfect for those following a keto diet. It's rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying without the carbs.
Instructions: Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning should be used to season the chicken thighs. Put the Instant Pot on "Saute" and heat the olive oil. For two to three minutes on each side, brown the chicken thighs. Take the chicken out and set it aside. Use chicken broth to clear out the pot and scrape up any browned bits. Take out the garlic and add it. Cook for one minute. Take the pot out of "Saute" mode and add the chicken back in. Add heavy cream and salt and pepper to taste. Cover the chicken with the cheese. Add cream cheese on top. Put the Instant Pot in "Manual" mode for 8 minutes and close the lid. Do a quick pressure release when you're done. Take the chicken out of the pan and use two forks to shred it. Put the Instant Pot back into "Saute" mode and let the sauce cook down until it gets thick. Mix in the chicken shreds until they are covered in the sauce. Serve hot, and if you want, top with more Parmesan cheese.&

Ingredients:

• 1
• 5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

Spicy Hibiscus Cocktail

This cocktail tastes great because it has hibiscus flowers, lime juice, and jalapeo peppers. Each sip gives you a nice kick of coolness.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz hibiscus-infused tequila
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• 1/2 oz agave syrup
• 2-3 slices jalapeo
• Club soda, for topping

Instructions:

Mix lime juice and agave syrup with jalapeo slices in a shaker

Infuse the tequila with hibiscus and put ice in the shaker

Make sure to shake it well until it's cold

Pour through a strainer into an ice-filled glass

Add club soda on top

If you want, you can add a lime wheel and a jalapeo slice as a garnish

Crispy Parm Chicken & Lemon Garlic Pasta

Indulge in this delightful dish featuring crispy Parmesan-coated chicken served alongside creamy lemon garlic pasta. The crispy exterior of the chicken perfectly complements the creamy, tangy sauce coating the pasta, creating a satisfying meal that's bursting with flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 oz pasta of your choice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

Get the oven ready by heating it up to 400F 200C

Breadcrumbs, flour, salt, and pepper should all be mixed together in a shallow dish

Cover each chicken breast with the mixture and press it down to make it stick

Set a pan on medium heat and add the olive oil

It will take about 34 minutes on each side for the chicken breasts to turn golden brown after you add them

Put the chicken in a baking dish and bake it for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it's fully cooked

In the meantime, cook the pasta until it's al dente according to the directions on the package

Melt the butter over medium heat in a different pan

For about one minute, until the garlic smells good, add the minced garlic

Add heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and mix well

Wait two to three minutes

When the pasta is done, add it to the pan and toss it around in the creamy lemon garlic sauce

Cut up the chicken breasts and put them on top of the creamy lemon garlic pasta

Add chopped parsley as a garnish before serving

Snickerdoodle Donuts

The beloved cookie is delightfully twisted with Snickerdoodle Donuts. These tender, cake-like doughnuts are infused with nutmeg and cinnamon before being dipped in a sugary cinnamon mixture. These are the ideal breakfast treat or anytime you're in the mood for something nostalgic.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Grease a donut pan and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 175 degrees Celsius

Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl

Beat the egg, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract in a different bowl

Mixing until just combined, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients

Avoid over-mixing

After spooning the batter into a piping bag or a Ziploc bag with the corner cut off, fill each cavity of the greased donut pan to about two thirds of the way to the top

A toothpick inserted into a donut should come out clean after baking for 12 to 15 minutes in a preheated oven

As the donuts bake, get ready to coat them with cinnamon sugar

Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl

After baking for a few minutes, take the donuts out of the oven and allow them to cool slightly in the pan

Gently take the donuts out of the pan while they're still warm, then coat each one evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture

Enjoy the warm Snickerdoodle Donuts after serving!