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White Chocolate Raspberry Granola

Posted on March 12, 2025

Here at The Cupcake Theory we’re all about dessert, er, breakfast lol 4 c old fashioned oats½ c chopped pecans½ c sliced almonds½ c chopped walnuts1/3 c coconut oil½ c honey½ c brown sugar1 t vanilla1 t sea salt1 c…

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Chicken Parmesan

Posted on February 19, 2025

Chef’s kiss! 1 lb. chicken tenders3 eggs1 T milk3 slices bread, crumbed3/4 c grated parmesan cheese4 T vegetable oil½ c butter16 oz. spaghetti noodles1 jar or batch marinara sauceGarnish: fresh grated parmesan Place chicken tenders in between wax paper and…

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Italian Salad

Posted on January 20, 2025

Crisp, fresh, delicious. Plus… cheese! Salad:2 romaine hearts, washed and chopped1 carrot, peeled and shredded2 Roma tomatoes, sliced¼ c red onion, sliced thin½ c black olives6 pepperoncini peppers¼ c finely shredded parmesan cheese1 c croutons Salad dressing:¾ c olive oil1/3…

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Creamy Pappardelle Pasta

Posted on October 29, 2024

Delicious comfort food that comes together fast! 12 oz. pappardelle pasta1 t salt1½ T olive oil½ lb. ground sausage½ lb. hamburger½ large sweet onion, chopped fine3 cloves garlic, minced4 oz. tomato paste1½ c beef broth1½ c heavy whipping cream1 T…

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Fried Tomato BLT

Posted on August 1, 2024

Elevate your BLT. For each sandwich: 1 firm tomato1 egg¼ c flour¼ c cornmeal1/3 c bread crumbsVegetable oil2 slices bread2 T mayonnaise4 slices bacon, cooked until crispyIceberg lettuce pieces Slice tomato. Whisk egg in small bowl. Mix flour, cornmeal, and…

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Scrambled Pancakes

Posted on July 26, 2024

A golden pile of pancake pieces! 1 c + 3 T buttermilk1 egg1 c flour1 t baking soda½ t salt1½ T sugar3 T butter, dividedPowdered sugar for sprinklingToppings: chopped fruit, syrup, etc. In large measuring cup whisk buttermilk and egg….

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Coconut Lime Cream Soda

Posted on July 17, 2024

Refreshing! 12 oz. club soda or Sprite1 lime, juiced2 T cream1 T Torani coconut syrup2 T Torani vanilla syrupIce In large measuring cup mix club soda or Sprite, lime juice, cream, coconut syrup, and vanilla syrup. Pour over ice and…

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Frozen Hot Chocolate

Posted on July 11, 2024

I. Can’t. Even. 2 c whole chocolate milk1 c hot cocoa mix*4 c ice Toppings (optional):Whipped cream**Chocolate shavings Pour chocolate milk, hot cocoa mix, and ice into large blender in that order. Blend 30 seconds or until smooth. Serve in…

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Hawaiian Roll French Toast

Posted on April 9, 2024

Heavenly French toast pillows. 3 eggs¾ c half and half1 t vanilla3 T butter12 Hawaiian sweet rolls¼ c sugar (can add cinnamon if desired)salted caramel sauce* Whisk eggs, half and half, and vanilla in bowl. Heat griddle to 350°F or…

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Shredded Beef Tacos with Dip

Posted on March 26, 2024

The brilliance of French dip in taco form… 3-5 lb. chuck roast1 T olive oil1 c beef broth7 oz. can chipotle sauce½ white onion, chopped1 T garlic powder1 T onion powder1 t cumin1 T chili powder12 corn tortillasCheddar cheeseChihuahua or…

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Pico de Gallo

Posted on March 26, 2024

Fresh! 3 tomatoes, diced½ white onion, chopped3 T chopped cilantro or parsley2 T fresh lime juicesalt and pepper to taste Add tomatoes, onion, cilantro or parsley, and lime juice to a bowl and mix. Salt and pepper to taste. Chill…

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Carbonara

Posted on December 18, 2023

The flavor!! 16 oz. dry spaghetti2 T olive oil4 slices pancetta or bacon3-4 garlic cloves, minced2 eggs1½ cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or parmesan cheese, dividedSea saltFreshly ground black pepper2 T chopped Italian parsley Bring large pot of salted water to…

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Frozen Whipped Cream

Posted on December 3, 2023

Makes the most incredible hot cocoa ever! Also fantastic for breakfast, on fruit, or with dessert. 2 c heavy whipping cream6 T powdered sugar Beat whipping cream and sugar on high speed until stiff peaks form, 1-2 minutes (being careful…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Drinks

Melting Potatoes

Posted on October 28, 2023

Divine. 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled1 t Kosher salt1 t fresh-ground pepper to taste6 T butter, divided2 T vegetable oil1 c chicken broth2 whole garlic cloves, peeled1 t Sea salt Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice off ends of potatoes and…

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Pasta al Limone (Lemon Pasta)

Posted on August 28, 2023

Light and beautiful… plus, it’s quick! 2 T butter, divided8 oz. spaghetti or linguine*4 c chicken stock, divided1 lemon3 T grated parmesan or Romano cheese, divided1 T Italian parsley or basilKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper to taste Melt 1 tablespoon…

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Piña Colada Agua Frescas

Posted on July 26, 2023

Tropical and refreshing! 4 c fresh pineapple chunks2 c cold water1 can 13.5 oz. coconut milk4 T simple syrup*ice Blend pineapple chunks and water in blender until smooth. Strain. Add coconut milk and simple syrup and mix well. Serve over…

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Marinara Dip

Posted on July 18, 2023

The flavor!! 2 T olive oil½ white onion, chopped1-2 cloves garlic, minced14 oz. can crushed tomatoes (love San Marzano)½ t sugar3 fresh basil leaves¼ t crushed red pepper flakes, optionalsalt and pepper to taste Heat oil in skillet over medium…

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Chicken Caesar Salad

Posted on March 26, 2023

Oh it’s so good! 3 romaine hearts, washed and chopped½ c parmesan cheese, freshly grated or shaved from block of parmesan using vegetable peeler2 chicken breasts, cooked and choppedFresh ground black pepper1 c croutons (baguette – slice thin, place on…

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Spaghetti Bolognese

Posted on March 14, 2023

Delizioso! 2 T olive oil, divided1 lb. ground beef (can use ground pork or a mixture of both)1 yellow or white onion, chopped fine1 carrot, chopped fine1 stalk celery, chopped fine2 garlic cloves, minced½ c beef broth2 t beef bouillon…

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Fresh Peach Salad

Posted on September 7, 2022

Perfectly paired flavors and textures. Peach Dressing:½ large ripe peach¼ c extra virgin olive oil2 T fresh lemon juice2 t honey½ t sea salt Salad:6 cups chopped romaine lettuce2-3 peaches, peeled and sliced¼ red onion, sliced thin½ c canned corn,…

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Filed Under: Fruits, Salads, Vegetables

Garlic Toast Sticks

Posted on June 23, 2022

Life-changing! 3/4 c butter, softened1 T chopped parsley1 T Italian seasoning1 t kosher salt1 clove garlic, minced1 loaf French bread Mix butter, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic in small bowl. Set aside. Slice French bread in 1½-inch slices. Remove…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Breads/Rolls, Side Dishes

Layered Lemon Pie

Posted on June 17, 2022

Because sometimes you feel like layers… Crust:46 vanilla wafers, crushed (makes approximately 1½ cups)*3 T sugar¼ t coarse salt5 T butter, melted Layer 1:¾ c sugar3 T cornstarch1/8 t salt1 c water1½ large egg yolks, lightly beaten½ t grated lemon…

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Corn Salad

Posted on May 26, 2022

A salad that pops with flavor! 6 ears sweet corn, cooked2 T butter, melted1 T olive oil1 green onion, sliced (use both white and green sections)1 c cherry or grape tomatoes, halved¼ c cotija cheese, crumbled1 T Italian parsley, chopped…

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Hawaiian Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Posted on March 18, 2022

Deliciously messy! 2 c cooked shredded chicken2 T chopped green onions¼ c chopped fresh pineapple2 T finely chopped red pepper¼ c mayonnaisesalt and pepper to taste¼ c chopped macadamia nuts8 slices bread*4 leaves iceberg lettuce Combine chicken, onions, pineapple, and…

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Steak Salad

Posted on February 25, 2022

Crazy good! Steak Marinade:1 lb. tenderloin steak, chopped2 T Worcestershire sauce1 T soy sauce1 garlic clove, minced2 T olive oil (1 T for marinade and 1 T for cooking steak)1 T fresh-squeezed lemon juice¼ t fresh ground pepper Dressing:3 T…

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Filed Under: Salads

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