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Chocolate Turtle Cookie Sundaes

30-Second Chocolate Turtle Cookie Sundaes YIELD:  MAKES ABOUT 8 COOKIES The size of these cookies is completely dependent on how big you make them in the waffle iron. I got about 8 - they were the perfect size for a scoop of ice cream. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter, melted 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 6 tablespoons cocoa 1 cup all-purpose flour DIRECTIONS Heat a waffle iron (Belgian or regular). In a medium bowl, whisk together the butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla until smooth. Stir in cocoa and flour until just combined. One at a time, drop a large spoonful of batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook for 30-60 seconds, just until the cookie is baked through and can be removed carefully by gently lifting one edge. Don't overbake or the cookies will be dry! Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream and caramel sauce or serve at room temperature with whipped cream and berries - really, the possibilities ar...

Panko-Crusted Fish Tacos with Creamy Coleslaw

Serves 4 You'll need: For the slaw: 1/2 head of cabbage, sliced  2 carrots, grated 2 tbsp. chopped parsley 2 tbsp. lemon juice  2 tbsp. creme fraiche 2 tbsp. olive oil  Salt For the fish 1 lb. tilapia, sliced 1 egg, whisked 1 cup panko 1 tsp. paprika 1/2 tsp. thyme 1/2 tsp. oregano Pinch of cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tbsp. canola oil 8 tortillas 1 lime What to do: Since coleslaw tastes best when it’s had time to marinate, start it first. If you’re a planner, you can even do this the night before. Place sliced cabbage, grated carrots and chopped parsley in a large bowl. Next combine lemon juice, creme fraiche and olive oil for the dressing. Generously salt the cabbage mixture, pour in the dressing and toss everything together. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight. For the fish tacos, preheat oven to 425F. Next, rinse the tilapia fillets and dry them with paper towels. Slice them into 2" long pieces and place them onto a plate. Pour...

Cafe Rio copy cat

Sweet Pork 2 1/2 lb pork roast 1- 12oz can Dr Pepper (not diet) 3/4 c brown sugar 3/4 c white sugar 3 oz red salsa 2 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp chili powder Put your pork roast in a crock pot. In a blender, combine the rest of the ingredients until smooth. Pour over pork roast and cook on low for 8hrs or on high for 5 hrs. Shred pork and coat in juices. Let heat through. Serve! Black Beans 2 Cans Black Beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2/3 cup diced onion 2-3 garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced 2/3 cups chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon coriander 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 lime In a saucepan on the stove, heat the olive oil to med-high heat. Saute onions for about 3 minutes or until they just start to become translucent. Add garlic and saute abut 30 seconds more. Add beans, broth, and remaining seasonings and bring to a boil...