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Eat These Four Fruits to Sleep More Soundly.

Fruits that help you sleep

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Eat These Four Fruits to Sleep More Soundly.

By Lynn C. Allison

According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than half of American adults do not get enough sleep and 82% wish they could get better sleep. Late-night snacking on low-fiber, high-fat foods such a dish of ice cream, a left-over slice of cheesecake, or a chocolate-covered donut may sound appealing, but they’re all associated with lighter, less restorative sleep. And although a glass of wine or beer before bed may make you feel sleepy initially, alcoholic drinks are known to cause disruption in sleep.

However, eating certain fruits before bedtime can significantly improve your sleep quality. Fruits like cherries, bananas, pineapples, and grapes contain natural compounds that help regulate sleep patterns.

• Tart cherries. According to mindbodygreen, tart cherry juice contains magnesium and some melatonin that promotes calm and boosts sleep. It also contains tryptophan, an amino acid that boosts melatonin, a hormone that your brain produces in response to darkness. Melatonin helps regulate your circadian rhythms (24-hour internal clock) and promotes sleep. Sip on 8 to 16 ounces of 10% tart cherry juice at night to reap the sleep-inducing benefits.

• Bananas. This common breakfast food is rich in tryptophan, which makes it an excellent bedtime snack. A study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people who ate a banana before bedtime had improved sleep quality. One medium banana also contains 32 milligrams of magnesium, which is known to promote relaxation.

• Pineapples. In a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, eating pineapple was found to boost melatonin levels by a whopping 266%. Have a few slices at least an hour before you go to bed or make a small smoothie with milk or yogurt. Dairy foods are also rich in tryptophan, which further promotes a good night’s sleep.

•Grapes. According to TODAY, naturally sweet and heart healthy grapes also contain melatonin to help regulate the body’s sleep-wake cycle. Instead of ending the evening with a sugary or rich treat, like ice cream or cake, try munching on a bunch of fresh grapes.

To make your snack more nutritionally balanced, you can pair the fruit with dairy or nuts. For example, have a glass of milk with your banana or make a peanut butter sandwich using grapes instead of jelly.

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You make the call. Recalls are Rising: The Top 10 Riskiest Foods.

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You make the call. Recalls are Rising: The Top 10 Riskiest Foods.

If you are concerned by the number of food recalls in the news, you’re not alone. There was a 41% increase in food recalls in 2024 due to contamination with salmonella, E. coli, and listeria, according to the U.S Public Interest Research Group Education Fund.

In addition, confirmed cases of foodborne illness rose by 20% and related hospitalizations and deaths more than doubled, says Consumer Reports. Tens of millions of Americans suffer illness from foodborne bacteria every year reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Here are CR’s top 10 riskiest foods:

  1. Deli meat. The largest instance of foodborne illness caused by listeria in liverwurst in a Boar’s Head plant led to a recall of 7 million pounds of all types of cold cuts by the company. Boar’s Head announced it would no longer make liverwurst as a result. CR says that people at high risk for listeria infection — older people, pregnant women, or children under the age of 5 — should skip deli meat altogether unless it’s served piping hot to kill harmful bacteria. Prepacked cold cuts may be a safer option.
  2. Cucumbers. Whole cucumbers and sliced cucumbers were recalled in separate incidents in 2024. These vegetables can be contaminated by bacteria from animal waste in the soil or irrigation water. When buying any fruit or vegetables, select those with skins intact and not bruised or broken. Washing and peeling can reduce the bacteria but not eliminate it altogether, says CR.
  3. Raw milk and cheese. In 2024, unpasteurized products from Raw Farms were linked to salmonella and E. coli as well as bird flu. Raw milk tends to be at a higher risk for contamination due to the absence of pasteurization, which kills harmful bacteria. Consumers are advised to seek pasteurized alternatives to mitigate the risk of illness.
  4. Soft cheeses. A routine test detected listeria in cotija and queso fresco cheeses at Rizo-Lopez Foods. The company recalled these and other dairy products that were linked to illnesses across 11 states. Stick to hard cheeses unless you’re cooking the soft cheese in a recipe. Always wash your hands after handling soft cheese.
  5. Eggs. Several large recalls last year involved eggs contaminated with salmonella. Eggs were also in short supply because of fears of the spread of bird flu. According to the Food and Drug Administration, you should buy eggs only if sold from a refrigerator or refrigerated case. Open the carton and make sure that the eggs are clean and the shells are not cracked. Store promptly in a clean refrigerator at a temperature of 40°F or below. Cook eggs until both the yolk and the white are firm. For recipes that call for eggs that are raw or undercooked when the dish is served — like Caesar salad dressing and homemade ice cream — use either shell eggs that have been treated to destroy salmonella, by pasteurization or another approved method, or pasteurized egg products.
  6. Onions. Contaminated onions caused one death last year after many people were sickened by eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounders containing fresh, slivered onions. Buy fresh, whole onions and slice them yourself, discarding the first few layers that are most likely to be contaminated.
  7. Leafy greens. Many forms of produce in the U.S. are grown next to cattle farms where irrigation water can cause bacterial outbreaks. Last year, fresh spinach and romaine-iceberg mixes caused two E. coli outbreaks. Lower your risk of illness by buying hydroponic lettuce. When using whole heads discard outer leaves.
  8. Organic carrots. Grimmway Farms recalled organic bagged whole and baby carrots after they were connected to E. coli illnesses in 19 states. Here again, cooking is the safest way to protect yourself as washing and peeling can reduce bacteria but doesn’t remove all of it.
  9. Organic basil. Fresh herbs can also fall victim to soil contamination and packaged organic basil was linked to a salmonella outbreak in 14 states last year. Rinse herbs and use them in cooking rather than adding them raw to dishes.
  10. Cooked poultry and meat. Prepared foods go through a lot of processing before they hit the shelves, and each step increases the risk of contamination. Federal health officials found listeria in cooked poultry from BrucePac that lead to a massive recall of nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry. Thoroughly heat all frozen foods and when buying packaged salads and sandwiches that contain meat make sure they’ve been refrigerated properly and keep them cold until you are ready to eat.

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Cheese Filled Sausage Manicotti Noodles | Italian Casserole Recipe.

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Cheese Filled Sausage Manicotti Noodles | Italian Casserole Recipe.

Whether you say “casserole” or a “hot dish,” there’s something comforting about a hot and homey meal. No weird ingredients, just simple, classic recipes the whole family will appreciate.

Ingredients.

  • 1/2 lb. bulk spicy Italian sausage
  • 1 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 1 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 4 oz. can diced green chilies
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian sausage
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 uncooked manicotti shells
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Directions.
  1. In a large pan or skillet, cook 1/2 lb. ground Italian sausage. Once it is done, place on a plate where it should drain over a paper towel.
  2. Add 1 (15 oz.) can crushed tomatoes to the same pan.
  3. Add 1 1/2 cup marinara sauce.
  4. Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, place 1 1/2 cup ricotta cheese.
  6. Add 1 beaten egg to ricotta cheese.
  7. Add 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies.
  8. Add 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Mix thoroughly.
  10. Chop 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley. The Rada French Chef knife is incomparable when it comes to chopping parsley.
  11. Add parsley to mixture.
  12. Add 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Mix.
  13. Take a 1 gallon size freezer bag and place the filling inside.
  14. With a pair of scissors, cut a quarter inch space in the bag. Have a 9″ x 13″ pan ready.
  15. Gently squeeze the freezer bag, pushing the filling into the manicotti. Try putting the filling in both sides of the manicotti for best results. Repeat until all manicotti are filled or filling is used up.
  16. In 9 x 13 pan, take 1 cup of prepared sauce and spread evenly across bottom of the pan.
  17. Place manicotti shells on top of the sauce.
  18. Sprinkle cooked sausage over shells.
  19. Pour remaining sauce over manicotti shells and sausage.
  20. Cover pan completely with aluminum foil. Bake in pre-heated 375 degree oven for 50 minutes.
  21. Remove manicotti from oven. Add 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese to top. Put back in oven uncovered for 10 minutes.
  22. Remove from heat. Allow a few moments to cool.

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Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce.

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Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce.

This dish is a guaranteed favorite!

Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
  • 1/2 freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. butter, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/4 cup chopped basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400º.
  2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown; set aside.
  3. Melt remaining butter in the skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan, thyme, oregano and basil. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Return chicken to the skillet. Place into oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve immediately and garnished with basil leaves.
  4. chicken to the skillet. Place into oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve immediately and garnished with basil leaves.

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Steak Crostini

Steak Crostini

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Steak Crostini

Make these amazing steak crostini for an appetizer that will impress and delight everyone! Featuring wonderful French bread topped with succulent steak, this is a fancy finger food hit that’s perfect for all occasions. It’s a delicious steak hors d’oeuvre that’s sure to impress! Check out our video and instructions below to learn how to make this delicious, easy party appetizer!

Ingredients.

  • 1 1/2 lbs. sirloin, cooked medium-rare
  • olive oil, extra virgin
  • 10 oz. blue cheese
  • 3 T. milk
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 French baguette, thinly sliced
  • rosemary, chopped
  • Salt and pepper
  • Directions.
  1. Season steaks with salt, pepper, and oil. Let rest for 45 minutes.
  2. In a pan, combine the garlic, milk, and blue cheese. Simmer on low, stirring occasionally.
  3. Slice French baguette into thin slices and brush with olive oil. Cook in 350 degree oven for 5-7 minutes or until lightly toasted.
  4. Cook the steaks to your liking. We prefer ours cooked medium-rare. Let the steaks rest for a few minutes after cooking. Then cut the steak into thin slices,
  5. Add the green onions to the sauce. Stir until combined.
  6. Spread the blue cheese sauce on the toasted bread. Then place a piece of steak on top of the sauce. Garnish with fresh rosemary. Serve and enjoy!

Did you know crostini means “little toasts” in Italian. Crostini are small, thin slices of toasted bread which can be topped with any combination of spreads and toppings.

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How about a chocolate treat? Chocolate Turtle Cake.

melted chocolate pouring into a piece of chocolate bars with green mint leaf on a table

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How about a chocolate treat?

There’s nothing quite like chocolate. Indulge your taste buds with this decadent recipe.

Chocolate Turtle Cake.

Skip the bakery and make an incredible, opulent chocolate turtle cake at home. Layers of chocolate and frosting topped with caramel and turtle pieces make for a heavenly dessert that everyone will love. Take a look at the video or written instructions below to learn how to make this unbelievable chocolate cake for your friends and family!

Ingredients.

    • 1 box devils food cake mix

 

  • Unsweetened cocoa

 

  • 1 C. pecans, chopped

 

  • 1 pkg. devil’s food cake mix

 

  • 1 (16 oz.) container ready-to-spread cream cheese frosting

 

  • 3 large eggs

 

  • 1 1/4 C. milk

 

  • 1/2 C. canned dulce de leche

 

  • 1 C. vegetable oil

 

  • 2 (7 oz.) pkgs. turtle candies

 

  • 1 (3.9 OZ.) pkg. chocolate instant pudding mix

 

  • 1 (16 oz.) can ready-to-spread chocolate fudge frosting

 

  • 2 t. vanilla extract

 

  • 1 pkg. semi-sweet chocolate morsels

 

  • 1 jar caramel ice cream topping

 

  • 1/4 C. whole pecans, toasted

Directions.

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 9″ cake pans and dust with cocoa.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the cake mix, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract and beat for 1 minute.
  • Add instant pudding and beat again for 2 minutes.
  • Fold in chocolate morsels and chopped pecans.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool the pans on wire racks for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to wire racks and cool completely.
  • Wrap and chill the cake layers for at least 1 hour.
  • Whisk together cream cheese frosting and dulce de leche in a small bowl.
  • Take packages of turtle candies and cut 6 in half and set aside for the garnish. Dice the remaining turtle candies.
  • Using a serrated knife, slice cake layers in half horizontally and make 4 layers.
  • Place 1 layer cut side up on a cake plate. Spread with ½ cup of cream cheese frosting mixture and sprinkle with 1/3 of the diced turtle candies.
  • Repeat this twice.
  • Place the final cake layer on top of the cake cut side down.
  • Spread chocolate fudge frosting on the top and sides of the cake. Spread and chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Before serving, drizzle caramel ice cream topping over the top of the cake. Garnish with the remaining candies and pecan halves. Store in the refrigerator.

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Old Fashioned Grated Sweet Potato Pudding.

Old Fashioned Grated Sweet Potato Pudding

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Old Fashioned Grated Sweet Potato Pudding.

An old fashioned grated sweet potato pudding is a labor of love. The hardest part is grating the sweet potatoes which my mother always did by hand. You can certainly a food processor but it is key to grate the sweet potatoes really fine. You don’t want to boil or bake the sweet potatoes because it changes the texture of the dish. If you have the time, this dish is certainly one that you should have on your holiday dessert table.Enjoy it as a dessert but you can also make it as a side dish.

Ingredients.
Here are the basic ingredients that you will need to make Old-Fashioned Grated Sweet Potato Pudding:
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup milk
1 egg
2 cups grated sweet potato, about 2 to 3 medium size potatoes
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions.
To make Old-Fashioned Grated Sweet Potato Pudding, simply…
1 Using a hand grater or food processor, grate 2-3 sweet potatoes into an 8×8 Pyrex baking dish.
2 Mix all ingredients until well combined with the grated sweet potatoes. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven, 1-1/2 to 1 hour and 45 mins. Bake until brown on top and the corners are crispy. If serving as a dessert, top with whipped cream.

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Carlena Davis is a culinary content creator, foodie, cookbook author, children’s book author, jam and biscuit maker all rolled into one. In July 2017, she started her food blog, Spilling the Sweet Tea, combining her love for Southern cuisine and quick & delicious recipes for the entire family to enjoy.
In 2020, Carlena launched Miss Lena’s Brand starting with her peach & raspberry preserves, shipping across the United States. Carlena followed up her successful jam launch with her Miss Lena’s Buttermilk and Sweet Potato biscuit mixes and has now expanded the brand to include her signature Miss Lena’s Biscuit bowl.
She is a North Carolina native and currently lives on the East Coast with her husband and daughter, where she spends time in her home kitchen creating new recipes and reimagining classic recipes with a twist!

 

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Easy Mexican Casserole.

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Easy Mexican Casserole.

Ingredients


1 pound ground beef

2 tablespoons taco seasoning

1 can chili Beans

1 can Rotel

1 can crushed tomatoes 15 oz

12-16 corn tortillas cut into quarters

1 cup sour cream

2 cups  shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
  • Brown meat in large skillet. Drain.
  • Add taco seasoning, beans, diced tomatoes, and crushed tomato to the skillet.
  • Spray 13×9 casserole dish. Place a layer of tortillas on the bottom.
  • Pour half of the meat mixture over the tortillas. Spread with half the tortillas and sprinkle with half the cheese. Place another layer of tortillas on top. Pour the remainder of the meat mixture over the tortillas, spread the sour cream over the top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until cheese is nice and bubbly.
  • Serve with tortilla chips and a salad. Enjoy!

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One-Pot Pasta.

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One-Pot Pasta.

Start with one pot and a jumble of ingredients. Drizzle in the liquids and let it all simmer into an amazing collection of flavors. That’s the joy of one-pot pasta recipes!

What’s so Great About One-Pot Pasta Dishes?
  • No pre-boiling or draining. The pasta cooks in the sauce.
  • Fewer dirty dishes. Everything cooks in one pot.
  • Perfect anytime. Quick and easy–great for a weeknight or weekend.
  • Versatile. Use virtually any type of pasta.
  • Simply delicious. That’s what it’s all about!
  • Ingredients.

    Linguini noodles
    Frozen cooked shrimp
    Canned diced tomatoes
    Garlic
    Italian seasoning
    Fresh basil
    Lemon juice
    Salt & pepper
    Chicken broth
    Fresh baby spinach

  • Directions.
    • Dump all the ingredients except spinach into a big pot and bring to a boil.
    • Cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Add spinach and cook 4 minutes

    Literally, that’s it! What are you waiting for? Get out the pasta!

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Caramel Apple Cookie

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Caramel Apple Cookie.

This dessert takes everything you love about a caramel apple and dumps it onto a cookie base. Easier to eat (no wooden stick) and even more delicious.

INGREDIENTS (Serves 12)

½ C. chopped pecans (to chop, use the Rada Serrated Food Chopper or a large knife)
1 (16.5 oz.) roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1 C. cream cheese frosting
2 large apples (Granny Smith and Jonagold were used here)
1½ C. seltzer water or lemon-lime soda
Caramel sauce

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 10 minutes; set aside to cool.

Grease a 9″ Springform pan and press the sugar cookie dough evenly into it. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.

Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cookie crust. Core and dice the apples into a bowl and add the seltzer water or soda; soak at least 3 minutes.

Drain the apples, pat dry, and scatter them over the frosting. Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the top and drizzle with caramel sauce.

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Rosemary Chicken with Mushrooms and Spinach Recipe.

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Rosemary Chicken with Mushrooms and Spinach Recipe.

Make this incredible chicken mushroom spinach bake for a dinner the whole family will love! Featuring chicken and vegetables topped with cheese and baked to perfection, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again! Watch the video or read the instructions below to learn how to prepare this wonderful dish.

Ingredients you will need:

  • 3 lbs. chicken breast sliced into medallions
  • 16 oz. portabella mushrooms
  • 2-4 C. fresh spinach
  • 1/2 C. milk or heavy cream
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 C. chicken stock or broth
  • 1/4 C. white wine
  • 3 T. flour
  • 2 t. thyme
  • Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • Fresh rosemary, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  1. Cover the bottom of a baking dish add grapeseed oil and layer chicken breasts. Season with seasoned salt and dried thyme.  Turn chicken over and repeat ending with a sprinkle of black pepper.
  2. In a medium bowl combine garlic, chicken stock, milk, chopped garlic, white wine, and salt. Whisk in flour and set aside.
  3. Sprinkle the chicken with chopped rosemary. Layer half of the sliced mushrooms oer chicken then layer with spinach.
  4. Top spinach with remaining mushrooms and pour on sauce mixture.
  5. Top with shredded cheese and remaining fresh rosemary.
  6. Bake covered at 400° F. for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, serve and enjoy!

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Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe.

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Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe.

Looking for a chilling and thrilling dessert that’s out of the ordinary? This Giant Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich is just what you need to bring your next party or celebration from great to perfect! It features delicious ice cream in-between two luscious brownies for a taste so good that it could be the very reason to have the party!

  • 2 8-inch square baking pans
  • Aluminum foil
  • Basking sheet or freezer-proof serving platter
  • 1 19 to 22 oz. pkg. brownie mix
  • Eggs (oil, and water as directed on package)
  • 1 C. chopped Milky Way candy bars
  • 1 qt. vanilla ice cream
  • 1 1/2 C. whipped topping
  • 1 C. candy coated chocolate candies (M&M’s)
  1. Line two 8-inch square baking pans with aluminium foil, shiny side up. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
  2. Chop 3 frozen Milky Way bars. This should make approximately 1 cup of Milky Way pieces.
  3. Prepare brownie mix according to directions on package. This should include eggs, oil, and water, as well as the mix itself. Once brownie mix has been stirred, add Milky Way pieces to mixture. Stir.
  4. Distribute mixture evenly across prepared 8-inch pans. Be sure to push batter into corners. Place in oven preheated to 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
  5. Once brownies bake, allow to cool, then place in freezer for 1 hour. Remove from freezer and then remove aluminum foil.
  6. Remove 1 quart vanilla ice cream from freezer (if you like, you could soften the ice cream beforehand in a refrigerator). Completely remove ice cream from box and cut ice cream into several blocks that will cover an entire block of brownie. Once brownie block is covered, place the other brownie block on top of the ice cream. Smooth out edges of ice cream as necessary.
  7. Cover top brownie block with whipped topping. We choose to cover the edges and place a dollop of topping in the middle, but you can do as you prefer.
  8. Place M&M’s on whipped topping.
  9. Place in freezer until serving Refreeze any leftovers.

If preferred, you can make this without the Milky Way bars, or use another candy altogether!

 

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Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe | Chocolate Marshmallow Brownies.

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Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe | Chocolate Marshmallow Brownies.

Prepare to have you mind (not to mention your taste buds) blown: our Mississippi Mud Cake is one of the richest, sweetest, most awesome desserts you’ll ever have! This brownie-like dessert is an out-of-this-world combination of chocolate, marshmallow, coconut, and pecans that sets a new standard in tasty treats. And with our recipe, you can be ground zero for it in your neighborhood!

Ingredients.

  • 1 cup butter (melted)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa
  • 4 eggs (beaten)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1 jar marshmallow creme
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1 stick butter (melted (1/2 cup))
  • 1/3 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Directions.
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Combine 2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cup flour, and 1/3 cup cocoa in large mixing bowl.
  3. Add 4 beaten eggs and 1 cup melted butter. Stir.
  4. Add 1 cup chopped pecans and 1 cup coconut. Mix.
  5. Add mixture to 9 x 13 inch greased pan.
  6. Spread mixture evenly across pan. Place in preheated 350 oven for 30 to 40 minutes.
  7. In saucepan over medium heat, add 1 stick (1/2 cup) melted butter.
  8. Add 1 cup cocoa. Mix.
  9. Stir in 1/2 cup of evaporated milk and 2 cups powdered sugar.
  10. Add 1 cup chopped pecans and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Remove from heat before frosting reaches boil.
  11. When the main dish is finished baking, remove it from oven. Apply marshmallow cream across cake.
  12. Apply frosting across top of cake. Allow to completely cool before cutting and serving.

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Put a little crunch in your life. Portabella Mushroom Salad Recipe | Chicken and Mushroom Salad.

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Put a little crunch in your life. Portabella Mushroom Salad Recipe | Chicken and Mushroom Salad. Alot of ingredients, but this is a very good recipe.

Ingredients you will need for salad:

  • 2 chicken breasts, sliced
  • 4 to 6 portabella mushrooms
  • Mixed greens
  • 1 C. roasted red and yellow peppers, sliced
  • Goat cheese
  • Toasted pine nuts

Ingredients you will need for chicken marinade:

  • 1/4 C. Greek yogurt
  • 2 T. white wine or red wine vinegar
  • 1 T. chopped garlic
  • Oregano
  • Seasoning salt

Ingredients you will need for mushroom marinade:

  • 1 T. chopped garlic
  • 1/4 C. balsamic vinegar
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

De-stem portabella mushrooms. In a mixing bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper to make the mushroom’s marinade.

Place the marinade in a plastic bag or Tupperware container. Add a mushroom, seal the container, and shake, coating mushroom with marinade. Repeat until all mushrooms are marinated

In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, white wine, chopped garlic, oregano, and seasoning salt to make chicken marinade. Coat chicken breasts. If possible, leave in refrigerator for 12 hours. Make sure chicken is thoroughly coated. Cook chicken breasts and mushrooms on grill pan.

On the bottom side of the mushrooms, place chicken, mixed greens, red and yellow peppers, goat cheese, and toasted pine nuts.

Serve and enjoy!

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Cheesecake Pretzel Bites Recipe | Cream Cheese Balls.

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Cheesecake Pretzel Bites Recipe | Cream Cheese Balls.

Make these tasty cheesecake pretzel pops for a dessert your friends and family will love! These sweet cream cheese bites are a refreshing treat that are unbeatable at a party or special occasion. Try them with caramel and strawberry dipping sauce.

Ingredients.

  • 2 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • 1 t. lemon juice
  • 1 C. powdered sugar
  • 1 C. graham crackers, finely crumbled
  • Pretzel sticks
  • Directions
  1. Combine cream cheese, vanilla, lemon juice, and powdered sugar. Place bowl in freezer for a brief period to allow ingredients time to set.
  2. Using a spoon, scoop out of dollop of cream cheese mixture and place in a bowl of finely crushed graham crackers.
  3. Carefully roll into a ball.
  4. Insert pretzel sticks into cheesecake ball. Repeat until mixture is used up. Refrigerate cheesecake balls for at least an hour.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

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Everyone loves Pasta. Don’t They? Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet

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Everyone loves Pasta. Don’t They?  Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet. There are few things as comforting as a bowl of pasta at the end of a long day.

This bacon cheeseburger skillet is meal that’s incredible tasty and surprisingly easy to make. The whole family will adore this hearty dinner so much they won’t believe you didn’t spend all day on it!

Ingredients.
  • 6 bacon strips
  • 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • Season salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 C. chopped onion
  • 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 C. beef broth
  • 1/2 C. water
  • 8 oz. uncooked rotini pasta
  • 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 C. canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 T. ketchup
  • 1 T. spicy brown mustard
  • 1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese
  • Directions
  1. Brown 6 bacon strips and 1/2 lb. ground beef in skillet, breaking ingredients apart as they cook. Season to taste with season salt and black pepper.
  2. Dice 3 Roma tomatoes and 1/4 cup onion.
  3. Add diced onions and tomatoes to skillet.
  4. Add 1/2 cup water, 15 oz. tomato sauce, and 1 cup beef broth.
  5. Add 8 oz. uncooked rotini pasta.
  6. Add 8 oz. canned, diced tomatoes.
  7. Add 2 tablespoons ketchup.
  8. Add 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard.
  9. Bring heat to a boil.
  10. Once boil is reached, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  11. Remove pan from stove.
  12. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  13. Let cool, serve, and enjoy!

 

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The world’s oldest bread loaf is more than 8,000 years old.

Still eatable?

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The world’s oldest bread loaf is more than 8,000 years old.

Bread is such a staple food that it’s often synonymous with sustenance itself, as in “putting bread on the table,” “breadwinner,” or “daily bread.” Indeed, humans have been eating bread for a long, long time. The earliest loaf of bread ever discovered is a whopping 8,600 years old, unearthed at Çatalhöyük, a Neolithic settlement in what is now southern Turkey, comprised of mud-brick dwellings built on top of one another.

While excavating the site, archaeologists found the remains of a large oven, and nearby, a round, organic, spongy residue among some barley, wheat, and pea seeds. After biologists scanned the substance with an electron microscope, they revealed that it was a very small loaf of uncooked bread. It had been fermented, like a sourdough loaf, and someone had pressed their finger in the center of it. The dough had been encased in clay, which allowed it to survive for thousands of years.

The preserved loaf dates back to around 6600 BCE, but by that point, humans had already been baking bread for thousands of years. Some baking even predates agriculture, meaning our prehistoric ancestors were making the food with foraged grains. The oldest known evidence of bread, found in the Black Desert in modern-day Jordan, dates back around 14,000 years. Researchers recovered crumbs from large, circular stone fireplaces — one archaeobotanist compared it to the charred crumbs at the bottom of a toaster. This ancient bread was made of wild wheat and root vegetables, kneaded, then baked on hot stones. The process would have been labor intensive, so archaeologists theorize that bread was a treat reserved for special occasions.

 

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Chicken Strip Pizza Recipe | Easy Chicken Garlic Bread Pizza.

Simple recipe to make.

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Chicken Strip Pizza Recipe | Easy Chicken Garlic Bread Pizza.

Make this chicken strip pizza for an easy meal everyone will love! This easy recipe combines garlic bread, chicken strips, and pizza, three favorites that features delicious chicken strips and pizza sauce topped with Parmesan cheese.

It’s a cinch to make, and tastes absolutely delicious. Give it a try. It’ll instantly become one of your all-time favorite chicken pizza recipes!

  • In addition, marinara sauce can be substituted for the pizza sauce. You might want a little extra for dipping!
Prep Time 4minutes 
Cook Time 18minutes 
Total Time 22minutes 
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 5 to 6 pcs. breaded chicken strips, thawed
  • 1 pkg. frozen garlic bread loaf, sliced
  • 3/4 C. pizza sauce
  • 1 1/2 C. shredded Italian cheese blend

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut 5 to 6 thawed breaded chicken strips into half-inch pieces.
  • Cut 1 loaf of frozen garlic bread into thirds and bake butter side up for 8 to 9 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and spread 3/4’s cup pizza sauce on top of bread.
  • Cover bread with chicken pieces.
  • Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

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Smokin’ Hot Smokies Recipe | Bacon-Wrapped Cocktail Sausages.

Yummy for the tummy. Rada Cutlery.

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Smokin’ Hot Smokies Recipe | Bacon-Wrapped Cocktail Sausages.

The year is full of occasions for gatherings; weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, sporting events, or even as just an excuse to have fun and socialize! And whether you’re a host or a guest, with these Smokin’ Hot Smokies, you’ll be the hit of the party!

Smokin’ Hot Smokies

Ingredients you will need:

  • 1 (14 oz) pkg. cocktail sausages
  • 14 to 15 bacon strips
  • 1½ cups brown sugar, divided
  • ½ tsp. five-spice powder
  • ¾ cup cola
  • Toothpicks

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cut the bacon strips crosswise into three pieces. The Rada Stubby Butcher Knife is ideal for this.

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Wrap cut pieces of bacon around individual cocktail sausages.

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Insert a toothpick through the bacon-wrapped cocktail sausages, securing the ingredients together.

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Place the bacon-wrapped smokies in a greased 9 x 13 pan. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup brown sugar. Bake about 40 minutes or until sugar is bubbly.

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Remove pan from oven. Transfer smokies into a Crock-Pot or slow cooker, which need to be sprayed with nonstick coating.

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Add ¾ cup of brown sugar, ¾ cup of cola, and ½ tsp. of five-spice powder to the smokies. Add hot sauce as desired to control the level of heat. Cover the Crock-Pot or slow cooker and set to high, allowing the smokies to cook for four hours.

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After cook time, remove from heat source and serve!

An outrageously delicious plate of bacon-wrapped smokies and a Rada Steak Knife.

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Smokin’ Hot Smokies

Whether you’re a host or a guest, with these Smokin’ Hot Smokies, you’ll be the hit of the party!
Prep Time10minutes 
Cook Time40minutes 
Total Time50minutes 
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 40

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 oz.) pkg. cocktail sausages
  • 14 to 15 strips bacon
  • 1½ cups brown sugar, divided
  • ½ tsp. five-spice powder
  • ¾ cup cola
  • wooden toothpicks

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13″ baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Cut each bcon strip crosswise into 3 even pieces.
  • Wrap cut pieces of bacon around individual cocktail sausages.
  • Insert a wooden toothpick through the bacon-wrapped cocktail sausage, securing the ingredients together.
  • Place the bacon-wrapped smokies in the baking pan and sprinkle with 3/4 cup brown sugar. Bake about 40 minutes or until sugar is bubbly.
  • Spray a 3-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Transfer sausages to prepared cooker. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar and five-spice powder. Drizzle with cola and hot sauce.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.

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Coca-Cola Chicken Wings Recipe.

Finger licking good. Rada Cutlery.

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Coca-Cola Chicken Wings Recipe.

From game day to movie night, there’s no beating delicious fried chicken wings as an appetizer or snack. This garlicky chicken wings recipe brings restaurant-quality wings to your kitchen, living room, or backyard barbecue! Eat them during the Super Bowl, share them with friends, or bring them to a party to be the MVP!

Garlicky Chicken Wings Recipe

Ingredients you will need:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 lbs. chicken wings
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup Coca-Cola
  • Garlic powder to taste

Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet.

Kristy puts oil in cooking pan.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup Coca-Cola, and garlic powder to taste (we used 1 tablespoon).

Kristy combines ingredients, including Coca Cola.

Stir thoroughly.

Kristy stirring sauce mixture.

Heat the olive oil in the pan on medium heat. Place the chicken wings inside the pan and cook, turning to ensure both sides receive heat.

Kristy cooking chicken wings.

Once wings are browned on both sides, reduce heat to low and add Coca Cola mixture.

Adding sauce to chicken wings in frying pan.

Cover wings and simmer for 30 minutes, occasionally turning as they cook.

Placing lid on chicken wings so they can simmer.

Remove from heat.

Kristy places wings on a plate.

Serve and enjoy!

Kristy with completed garlicky chicken wings.

A plate of Garlic Chicken Wings and a Rada Chef''s Dicer.

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Garlicky Chicken Wings

From game day to movie night, there’s no beating delicious fried chicken wings as an appetizer or snack. This garlicky chicken wings recipe brings restaurant-quality wings to your kitchen, living room, or backyard barbecue! Eat them during the Super Bowl, share them with friends, or bring them to a party to be the MVP!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 lbs. chicken wings
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup Coca-Cola
  • Garlic powder to taste

Instructions

  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, Coca-Cola, and garlic powder to taste (we used 1 tablespoon).
  • Stir thoroughly.
  • Heat the olive oil in the pan on medium heat. Place the chicken wings inside the pan and cook, turning to ensure both sides receive heat.
  • Once wings are browned on both sides, reduce heat to low and add Coca Cola mixture.
  • Cover wings and simmer for 30 minutes, occasionally turning as they cook.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Serve hot!

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