Cinnamon Buns

There is almost nothing better than warm cinnamon buns out of the oven! Ingredients: Dough: 4 cups flour 1 package dry yeast 1 cup warm milk 1/2 cup white sugar 1/3 cup melted butter 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs Filling: 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar 2 and 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon Frosting (not shown): 1 stick butter 1 and 1/2 cups confectioners sugar 1/4 cup cream cheese 1/2 teaspoon vanilla pinch of salt Dissolve the yeast in the milk,...

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Chummus

(bottom, center) Quick, healthy, cheap, and good... what more could you want? Ingredients: 1 15oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2-3 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste) water- start with 1/4 cup Place all ingredients except water in the bowl of a food processor fitted with as "S-blade." Pulse while slowly pouring in water until mixture...

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Pita Chips

Ingredients: 4 pitas 1/2 cup oil 1 teaspoon each salt, pepper, dried parsley, garlic, cumin, or other spices of your choice Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut each pita in half widthwise, then into triangles. Combine oil and spices, spread each triangle with oil and spice mixture. Bake 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through ...

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Kefta Kebobs

Something different to do with ground beef! Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 and 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or hot sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ginger Wooden skewers Combine all ingredients. Shape meat around skewers, two "footballs" per skewer.  Grill on high heat...

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Sriracha Lime Chicken

Total prep time: 50 minutes Active prep time: 5 minutes This recipe takes just five minutes and five ingredients to throw together but packs a big punch of flavor. It's a new family favorite around here! Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 2 limes, divided 1 onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 1-2 teaspoons sriracha, to taste Butterfly chicken, place in shallow container or ziplock. Squeeze juice of one and a half limes...

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Polenta Pizza

Total Prep Time: 40 minutes Active Prep Time: 10 minutes It was one of those nights... you know- home late, hungry and haven't been to the grocery store for a week or so. Time to throw something together from whatever is lying around. Came up with this, and it tasted great! Hope you enjoy it as much as we did.  Ingredients: 1 cup corn meal 4 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup marinara sauce 3/4 cup shredded mozzerella cheese 1 tablespoon...

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