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Green Juice for Overall Health

Green Juice for Overall Health

This is my go-to Green Juice for healthy skin, energy, immune booster, and overall health. Try this DELICIOUS green juice thats ready in 5 minutes!

Starbucks Ice Caramel Macchiato

Starbucks Ice Caramel Macchiato

Learn how to make Starbucks Iced Caramel Macchiato at home. Its so EASY and you’ll save so much money!

French Toast Casserole

French Toast Casserole

Try my Easy French Toast Casserole Recipe for a delicious and simple breakfast. This French toast casserole is perfect for those busy mornings or any holiday brunch.

Celina Swartz

French Toast Casserole

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Loaf of brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 6 Eggs
  • 2 cups Milk
  • ½ cup Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • ½ cup Melted butter
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • Top with fresh Berries and Powdered Sugar
Cinnamon Whipped Cream
  • 2 cups Heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Grease 9X13inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter
  2. Cut bread into 1 inch cubes, then spread them evenly in prepared baking dish.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, melted butter, salt, and cinnamon until combined.
    Pour the mixture over the brea, making sure to coat them evenly. Gently press down on the bread to ensure it absorbs the custard.
  4. Allow the bread to soak for about 30 minutes or refrigerate over night.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375℉ and let bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
    Remove from the oven and sprinkle the top with some fresh berries and dust with powdered sugar.
    Cut into squares and serve with maple syrup. ENJOY!
Cinnamon Whipped Cream
  1. Beat together all the ingredients until well combined and stiff peaks form.
Immune Booster Juice

Immune Booster Juice

Try this juice recipe to boost your immune system! All you need are carrots, oranges, lemon, apple, and ginger. Stay Healthy!

Hamburger Helper

Hamburger Helper

Ready in 30 minutes and with just one-pot, this easy and extra cheesy Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe is sure to be a new family favorite!

Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies

These Gingerbread cookies are a must-try! Soft, chewy, but still crisp, these are going to be your new favorite holiday cookie!

Celina Swartz

Gingerbread Cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 3 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Ground Ginger
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup Molasses
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Icing
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp Milk
  • 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Sift flour, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt into a medium bowl.
  2. Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream butter and brown sugar on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes Add in the molasses, then the egg and vanilla, and mix until combined. Scrape the bowl down and mix once more.
  3. With the mixer running on low speed, gradually add in the flour mixture gradually until a nice dough forms.
    Divide the dough in half and shape into disks. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  4. When you’re ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of chilled dough at a time to about ¼-inch in thickness.
    Dip the cookie cutter shapes of your choice in flour and cut out as many as you can. Carefully transfer each cutout to a baking sheet, leaving an inch between them.
  6. Bake the cookies one sheet at a time for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a cooling rack to let cool.
    Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. ENJOY!
Decorate Cookies
  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the icing ingredients until smooth. To thicken the icing more add powdered sugar, to thin it out, add more milk. Transfer to a piping bag with a small hole, zip bag, or squeeze bottle to decorate the cooled cookies with icing. HAVE FUN! Let the icing set and harden before storing.
Lasagna Soup

Lasagna Soup

Enjoy your favorite lasagna flavors in this easy comforting, lasagna soup recipe!

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Soup

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Soup

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Soup is the perfect cozy meal for those cold chilly nights.

Crockpot Lasagna

Crockpot Lasagna

This Crockpot Lasagna is comforting, easy-to-make and delicious. Perfect for busy nights and is sure to become a family favorite!

Celina Swartz

Crockpot Lasagna

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1 Small Onion, diced
  • 24oz Jar Marinara Sauce
  • Season with Salt, Pepper, and Garlic powder to taste
Ricotta Cheese Mixture
  • 15oz Ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
Cheese and Noodles
  • Lasagna Noodles, uncooked
  • Top with more Mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan

Method
 

Meat Sauce
  1. Cook the onion and ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef is brown about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Then add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Marinara sauce, combine, and set aside.
Ricotta Cheese Mixture
  1. Combine Ricotta cheese and basil in a separate small bowl and set aside.
Crockpot
  1. Add about 1 cup of the meat sauce and spread it evenly across the bottom. Place 3 uncooked lasagna noodles on top of the sauce. Spread a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture on top of the noodles, add another layer of the meat sauce.
    Repeat the layers two more times, until you end with meat sauce on top. Then sprinkle on top of meat sauce with Mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
  2. Close the Slow Cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
    Enjoy!
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

These easy Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are soft, delicious, and cake-like cookies filled with a light and sweet cream cheese frosting. They are a perfect fall treat!