Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
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• 2 tablespoons sugar
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• 1 teaspoon baking powder
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• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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• 1/4 teaspoon salt
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• 1 cup buttermilk
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• 1 egg
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• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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• 1/4 cup chocolate chips
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Instructions:

Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl with a whisk

Along with the egg, melt the butter and add it to a different bowl

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones and mix them together just until they are mixed

Mix the chocolate chips in slowly

Put a nonstick skillet on medium heat and use cooking spray or butter to lightly coat it

Put 1/4 cup of batter into the pan for each pancake

Cook until bubbles appear on top, then flip and cook until both sides are golden brown

For a sweet pancake treat, serve hot with extra chocolate chips and chocolate sauce drizzled on top

Ingredients:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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• 1/2 cup heavy cream
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• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
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• 2 cups powdered sugar
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• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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• 1/4 teaspoon salt
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• Cocoa powder or powdered sugar for dusting optional
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• Sprinkles or chopped nuts for decoration optional
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Instructions:

Mix the heavy cream, unsalted butter, and semi-sweet chocolate chips in a bowl that is safe to use in the microwave

The mixture should be microwaved in 30-second increments, stirring after each one, until the butter and chocolate are completely melted and the mixture is smooth

Add the salt, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar and stir until well combined

The mixture ought to get creamy and thick

Once the mixture is firm enough to handle, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for about two hours

Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized truffle balls once it's firm

For this, you can either use your hands or a spoon

For a nice finish, you can optionally coat the truffles in powdered sugar or cocoa powder, or you can top them with chopped nuts or sprinkles

To set, place the truffles on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and chill for an additional half hour

The truffles are ready to be eaten once they have set

Any leftovers should be refrigerated in an airtight container

Ingredients:

• 10 cups popped popcorn
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• 1 cup pecans, chopped
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• 1 cup pumpkin seeds
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• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
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• 1 cup brown sugar
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• 1/4 cup corn syrup
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• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
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• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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• 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Instructions:

Preheat oven to 250F 120C

In a large bowl, combine popped popcorn, pecans, and pumpkin seeds

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter

Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and salt

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly

Boil without stirring for 4 minutes

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and baking soda

Mixture will bubble

Pour caramel mixture over popcorn mixture and stir until evenly coated

Spread mixture onto a greased baking sheet

Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes

Remove from oven and let cool completely

Once cooled, break into pieces and store in an airtight container

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
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• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
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• 2 tablespoons honey
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• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
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• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
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• 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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• 4 hamburger buns
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• Lettuce, tomato, and red onion for garnish
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• Additional barbecue sauce for topping
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Instructions:

Put the ground beef, barbecue sauce, honey, minced chipotle pepper, breadcrumbs, grated cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper in a bowl

Mix until everything is well mixed, but don't mix it too much or the burgers will become tough

Split the mixture in half and shape each half into a burger patty

Warm up your grill or grill pan on the stove over medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grates or pan

The burger patties should be cooked for four to five minutes on each side, or until they're done the way you like them

Put the hamburger buns on the grill and toast them for one to two minutes, until they get a little brown

Put lettuce, tomato, and red onion on the bottom bun of each burger, then top with a burger patty

Add more barbecue sauce to the patty, and then put the other half of the bun on top

Enjoy while hot!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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• 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
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• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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• 1 cup sour cream
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• 1 cup mayonnaise
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• 2 cloves garlic, minced
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• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
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• 1 teaspoon dried basil
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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• Assorted dippers breadsticks, tortilla chips, vegetables
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Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

In a large bowl, mix together cheddar, mozzarella, pepper jack, and Parmesan cheeses

Divide the cheese mixture into 4 portions and spread each portion evenly onto a sheet pan

In another bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper

Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the cheese on each sheet pan

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly

Serve warm with assorted dippers

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup raw cashews
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• 1/4 cup water
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• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
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• 1 clove garlic, minced
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions:

For about 30 minutes, soak the cashews in hot water to make them soft

After letting the cashews soak, drain and rinse them

Put the cashews that have been soaked, water, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and minced garlic in a blender

If you need to, add more water to get the consistency you want

Blend until smooth and creamy

Add pepper and salt to taste

Put the dressing in a jar or other container and put it in the fridge until you're ready to use it

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
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• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
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• 1 teaspoon baking soda
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• 1/2 teaspoon salt
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• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
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• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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• 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling
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Instructions:

Set the oven to 350F 175C and heat it up

Softened butter, 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar, and pumpkin puree should all be mixed together well in a large bowl

Mix the pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, cream of tartar, baking soda, and flour in a different bowl using a whisk

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix them together until they are just combined

Add the last 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and a pinch of pumpkin pie spice to a small bowl

Make little balls out of the cookie dough that are about an inch across

Cover each dough ball with the spiced sugar mix by rolling it in it

Put the dough balls with the coating on a baking sheet, leaving some space between them so they can spread out

After the oven is hot, bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the middles are still a little soft

After taking the cookies out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet

Then, move them to a wire rack to cool all the way down

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
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• 2 cups granulated sugar
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• 4 large eggs
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• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
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• 1 cup all-purpose flour
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• 1/2 teaspoon salt
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• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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• 1/2 cup dried cherries
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Instructions:

Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and preheat the oven to 350F 175C

The butter should be melted in 30-second increments in a microwave-safe bowl

Let it cool down a little

Mix the powdered sugar thoroughly with the melted butter

One egg at a time, adding and thoroughly mixing after each addition

Add the vanilla extract and stir

Mix the salt, all-purpose flour, and cocoa powder in a different bowl

Mixing until just combined, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ones

Stir in the dried cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chips

Transfer the brownie mixture into the baking pan that has been preheated and level it out

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in a preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out slightly moistened

After taking the brownies out of the oven, let them cool fully in the pan

Cut into squares and enjoy after they've cooled!

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes, washed and cut into fries
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• 2 tablespoons olive oil
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• 1 teaspoon chili powder
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• 1 teaspoon paprika
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• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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• 1 teaspoon onion powder
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• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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• 1/2 cup salsa
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• 1/4 cup guacamole
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• 1/4 cup dairy-free sour cream
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Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 425F 220C

In a large bowl, toss the potato fries with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated

Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fries are golden and crispy

Serve the hot fries with salsa, guacamole, and dairy-free sour cream for dipping