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Better than Olive Garden Breadsticks (Garlic Butter Breadsticks)
February 26, 2021

Better than Olive Garden Breadsticks (Garlic Butter Breadsticks)

 These Homemade Garlic Butter Breadsticks are incredibly soft, fluffy and buttery. They’re so simple to make and are a great addition to all your meals! These are the best garlic breadsticks you’ve ever tasted! 

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by afairytaleflavor
Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe
February 19, 2021

Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe

 Seasoned ground beef rolled in soft corn tortillas and smothered in red chile and melted cheese for a classic Mexican favorite. These Ground Beef Enchiladas are a quick and effortless dinnertime recipe that has minimal ingredients and whips up in a flash!

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by afairytaleflavor
Heart-Shaped Pizzas (2 Ingredient Pizza Dough)
February 12, 2021

Heart-Shaped Pizzas (2 Ingredient Pizza Dough)

You can make this flavorful heart shaped pizzas in no time. Quick and easy 2 ingredient pizza dough! These mini heart shaped pizzas are perfect for a special day like Valentine’s day or everyday!

Celina Swartz

Heart Shaped Pizza ( 2 ingredient pizza dough)

5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Pizza Dough
  • 1 cup Self rising flour, +Extra for kneading and rolling
  • 1 cup  Greek yogurt Plain, Non fat
Pizza Toppings
  • 1 Jar Jar of Pizza sauce – or homemade
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  •  Mini pepperonis
  •  Heart Cookie Cutter

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add flour and yogurt. Use a spoon to mix it together into a rough sticky ball.
  2. Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and knead it into a ball of dough. Sprinkle some more flour, if the dough is too sticky. 
  3.  Roll out the pizza dough and begin cutting hearts with the heart-shaped cookie cutter. Take leftover dough and form it into a ball then roll it out with a rolling pin until it's flat. Then cut more hearts until you run out of pizza dough.
  4. Place the heart-shaped pizzas onto a baking sheet that's been prepared with parchment paper. Add pizza sauce, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and add on pepperoni.
  5. Then bake in a prepared 350 degree oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. Then serve warm and enjoy!
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by afairytaleflavor
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
February 9, 2021

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate Covered strawberries are one of the easiest and most delicious treats you can make.  They are perfect for Valentine’s Day or anytime!

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by afairytaleflavor
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites
February 5, 2021

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Get your chocolate fix with these frozen chocolate peanut butter banana bites. You only need three ingredients to make these delicious healthy frozen chocolate peanut butter banana bites. They are super easy to make and always a hit with everyone! 

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by afairytaleflavor
Vanilla Cake Recipe
January 26, 2021

Vanilla Cake Recipe

An easy Vanilla Cake that’s moist and with great vanilla flavor. This Vanilla cake recipe is perfect for a birthday cake or any special occasion.

Celina Swartz

Vanilla Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Vanilla Cake Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 4 Eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup Buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
Buttercream Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups Unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp Heavy whipping cream
  • 4 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set flour mixture aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer (or stand mixer), beat butter and sugar on medium-high speed for 5-7 minutes until thick and fluffy, scraping down the bowl as needed.
  3. Add 4 eggs, one at a time, beating well with each addition. Add vanilla extract and beat to combine.
  4. Reduce mixer to medium speed and add the flour mixture in thirds alternating with the 1 cup of room temperature buttermilk, allowing the flour and buttermilk to incorporate with each addition. Scrape down the bowl as needed and beat until just combined and smooth
  5. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Butter and flour two 9" cake pans, tapping out excess flour.
  6. Divide batter evenly between 2 prepared cake pans and spread out the batter into the pans smoothing out the tops with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Rest in pans for 10 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before applying frosting.
  7. While cakes are cooling, In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or handheld electric mixer), beat butter on high speed for 3-5 minutes or until lightened in color and whipped, scraping down the bowl as needed.
  8. Then sift 4 1/2 cups of powdered sugar. Reduce mixer to medium-low speed and add powdered sugar one Tablespoon at a time, letting it incorporate with each addition. Add powdered sugar to taste and beat until it is fully incorporated, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
  9. Add salt, then Vanilla Extract, beating until incorporated.
  10. Add 3 Tbsp heavy cream or milk, 1 Tbsp at a time, and adding it to the desired consistency. Beat another minute until whipped and well combined.
  11. ENJOY!
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by afairytaleflavor
Refreshing Detox Infused Water
January 19, 2021

Refreshing Detox Infused Water

 This Detox Infused Water is full of beautiful fruit and basil. Refreshing and delicious, this infused water is full of nutrients and will keep you hydrated.

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by afairytaleflavor
Twice Baked Potatoes
January 12, 2021

Twice Baked Potatoes

After having these Twice Baked Potatoes, you’ll never want regular baked potatoes again! These super easy potatoes are loaded with sour cream, cheese, bacon, green onions, and seasonings! For being such a delicious side, they are so simple!

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by afairytaleflavor
Baked Ziti Recipe
January 5, 2021

Baked Ziti Recipe

Baked Ziti is an easy, saucy, and cheesy pasta casserole.  It’s easy to make in about 40 minutes — just toss everything together, bake, and enjoy!

Celina Swartz

Baked Ziti Recipe

Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground beef 85% lean
  • 1 lb Ziti pasta or penne pasta
  • 1 Small Onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 4 1/2 cups Mariana Sauce
  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions until just aldente then drain (do not overcook since they will continue to cook in the oven).
  2. In a deep pan or dutch oven, over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and onion, breaking up the beef with a spatula, until beef is fully cooked through and onions are softened (5-7 minutes). Add 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper and sautee another minute. Add 4 1/2 cups of marinara, bring to a simmer and continue cooking 5 minutes then turn off the heat.
  3. Spread a ladle of meat sauce over the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish.
  4. Into the remaining sauce, add in the ricotta. Add cooked pasta and stir just until noodles are coated (you want to keep that ricotta texture)
  5. Transfer the pasta to the casserole dish. Top with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan
  6. Bake at 350˚F for 20-25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes then serve. ENJOY!
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by afairytaleflavor
Rice Pudding
December 22, 2020

Rice Pudding

This cozy Rice Pudding is perfect for dessert or a sweet breakfast. Only a handful of ingredients and a little patience are needed to make this old time favorite dessert. This Rice Pudding will quickly become one of your family favorites!

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by afairytaleflavor