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  PRINT PREP TIME 15 mins COOK TIME 25 mins TOTAL TIME 40 mins   Author:  Jen@CarlsbadCravings.com Serves:  6-8 servings INGREDIENTS 8 oz. spaghetti noodles, broken into quarters Spaghetti Soup 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 yellow onion, diced 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 4-6 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 14 oz. can crushed tomatoes 1 24 oz. jar prepared marinara 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 whole bay leaf 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons cornstarch Add later:  1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup milk or half and half Meatballs 1 egg 2 slices TOASTED white sandwich bread, crust removed, diced 2 ...

For 2: 2 cups whole milk ½ cup heavy cream 2 Tbs. sugar ½ tsp. kosher salt 3 oz Valrhona 66% chocolate Marshallow fluff  For 5:  1 quart whole milk 1 cup heavy cream ¼ cup sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 6 oz Valrhona 66% chocolate (or any other brand of high-quality dark chocolate of your choosing) Marshmallow fluff to top Bring milk, cream, sugar and salt to simmer. Turn off heat and add chocolate. Allow to sit for a minute and whisk until chocolate is melted. Pour into cups and top with fluff. Best. Ever.

4 cups flour  1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon baking powder  ¾ cup Sugar 1 teaspoon salt 6 large eggs, separated 3 cups whole milk ¾ cup (12 T, 1½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon clarified butter, melted 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon orange extract (or swap with almond!) Melt the unsalted butter and clarified butter together. Set aside to cool. Brush your waffle iron with vegetable oil. Turn it on and preheat it according to its instructions.  Clinton St. recommends a very hot iron, so I tried a hotter setting for these waffles and felt it worked well. (I also like to turn my oven onto its warm setting so that if some waffles are ready before people are ready they can wait on the rack in a warm oven.) Whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, vanilla and orange extracts. Whisk in the melted butters. ...

1 cup rolled oats 1 cup rice krispies cereal 1/2 cup ground flax seeds 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon all natural peanut butter 1/4 cup peanut butter powder pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions: Place all ingredients into a large bowl and stir with a rubber scraper until all ingredients are moist and sticky. Using a small cookie scoop, portion out energy bites into even balls. Roll between your lightly greased fingers, pushing ingredients towards themselves to form an even, tight ball. Place onto wax paper and continue this process until all energy bites are formed. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and store in an air tight container for up to one week.

PRINT PREP TIME 15 mins COOK TIME 30 mins TOTAL TIME 45 mins Author:  Jen@CarlsbadCravings.com Serves:  24-36 brownies INGREDIENTS Brownies 1 cup butter (2 sticks), melted 2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 1/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped, divided 3/4 cup Easy Caramel (click  HERE ) or store bought, divided 1/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (may sub regular) Chocolate Frosting 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 2 tablespoons light corn syrup (may substitute honey) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 2-3 tablespoons milk INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Se...

PRINT PREP TIME 20 mins COOK TIME 6 mins TOTAL TIME 26 mins Author:  Jen@CarlsbadCravings.com Serves:  4 servings INGREDIENTS Approx. 1.5 pounds tilapia (I use 4 5 oz. fillets) 6-8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed 1/2 cup favorite cheese, more or less 2 tablespoon olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon butter Marinade 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons Spice Rub (in directions) Spice Rub 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tsp EACH smoked paprika, cumin, garlic pwdr, onion powdr, salt 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) Pineapple Cucumber Slaw 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon lime juice Salt and pepper to taste Avocado Crema 1 medium avocado 1/2...