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Classic Sugar Cookies

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These Classic Sugar Cookies are buttery, sweet, and perfect for decorating during the Christmas season. Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 3 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk Sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration Instructions: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and baking powder In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mix well Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours Preheat oven to 375F 190C and line baking sheets with parchment paper Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface, cut out shapes us...

Vampire Bite Cupcakes Parfait

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Inspired by Vampire Bite Cupcakes, this tasty and creepy parfait has layers of chocolatey goodness, raspberry sweetness, and a touch of "blood" for a Halloween treat. Ingredients: 1 package chocolate cupcakes, baked and cooled 2 cups raspberry jam 1 cup whipped cream 1 cup chocolate shavings Fresh raspberries for garnish Red food coloring optional Instructions: Crumble the chocolate cupcakes into small pieces In serving glasses or bowls, layer the chocolate cupcake crumbles at the bottom Spoon a layer of raspberry jam over the cupcake crumbles Add a layer of whipped cream on top of the raspberry jam Repeat the layers until the glass or bowl is filled, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top Sprinkle chocolate shavings over the whipped cream layer If desired, mix a few drops of red food coloring with additional whipped cream and create 'blood' dri...

Mojo Pork Tenderloin

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With this Mojo Pork Tenderloin recipe, you can turn pork tenderloin into a dessert. The marinade gives the pork a zesty kick because it is full of citrus flavors and fragrant spices. It's a dish that tastes great because it's been grilled just right. Ingredients: 2 pork tenderloins 1 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish Instructions: Orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using should all be mixed together in a bowl using a whisk Put the pork tenderloins in a large plastic bag that can be closed again or a shallow dish Co...

Grilled Tandoori Chicken

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Grilled Tandoori Chicken is a traditional Indian dish. The chicken is tender and flavorful, with a hint of smoke from the grill, thanks to the aromatic spices and yogurt marinade. Ingredients: 1 lb chicken drumsticks 1 cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Salt to taste 2 tablespoons oil Instructions: Spices like ginger garlic paste, turmeric, paprika, garam masala, cayenne pepper, and salt should all be mixed together in a bowl Make sure the chicken drumsticks are well covered when you add them to the marinade Put it in the fridge for at least two hours or overnight to marinate Warm the grill up to a medium-high level Take the chicken out of the marinade and pat it dry with...

Chicken in a Sleeping Bag

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Chicken in a Sleeping Bag is a delicious dish made with juicy chicken breasts stuffed with Swiss cheese and ham. The dish is then covered in crunchy breadcrumbs that add a tasty crunch. Great for a cozy night in or a dinner with the family! Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 slices Swiss cheese 4 slices cooked ham 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup melted butter Instructions: Warm the oven up to 190C 375F Make the chicken breasts 1/4 inch thick by pressing them down On each chicken breast, put a slice of Swiss cheese and a slice of ham Put toothpicks through the chicken as you roll it up Put bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl Melt some butter and brush it on the chicken rolls Then, coat them in the bread Crumb mixture Put the chicken rolls in a baking dish that has been greased Put it in the oven an...