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Chicken Kiev is exactly the kind of recipe we crave for dinner. Don’t judge us, we’re just all about the lightly fried chicken. The difference between chicken kiev and all of your other favorite fried chicken recipes is the lemon compound butter. Mmmm! We just can’t get enough. As you cut into your chicken, the melted lemon-y, garlic butter pools out, perfect for dipping your chicken in. This is seriously a top 10 dinner around here, and we are sure you’ll love it too!...

Are chicken legs and drumsticks the same? Chicken drumsticks are simply part of the leg, consisting of both the drumstick and thigh. You can always use whole chicken legs in this recipe if desired. When are the Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks ready? Chicken drumsticks will take about 25 minutes to cook. You will know they are safe and ready to eat when they have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit....

In this recipe I use a little trick to keep things as simple as can be. Usually, barbecue sauces need to be simmered and cooked on the stove. Well, if I’m putting the sauce directly onto something that is going to cook anyway, why simmer? That’s right, I brush the raw sauce directly onto the chicken and let both the sauce and the chicken cook at the same time! Chicken drumsticks need a fair amount of time to cook all the way through, so it works....

You gotta love a finger-licking good drumstick, especially when it is lathered in barbecue sauce. You get to eat with your hands, rip your teeth into some meat, tear it from the bones, and all the while sport a barbecue sauce mustache. It is primal and delicious. Nothing like eating meat off the bones to remind you where you fall on the food chain, am I right? A variation on this barbecue sauce can be found in my Slow Cooker cookbook Yes, you can order it now and yes, it is awesome....

Can You Bake With Regular M&Ms? Most definitely! They are the star of this recipe. The candy is able to retain its shape thanks to the outside coating. It acts as a protective layer against the heat of your oven so you don’t have to worry about them turning into a melted mess. M&M Flavor Variations: Feeling adventurous? Switch up the flavor by using specialty M&Ms! A few of our favorite M&M flavors are:...

Traditional pound cake is made with equal parts butter, sugar, flour, and eggs. Lemon Pound Cake is a variation on classic pound cake that is flavored with lemon. In this recipe we’ve replaced some of the butter with cream cheese which compliments the lemon flavor really well. We’ve used lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon extract for a triple hit of lemon flavor. And that’s just the cake batter itself!...

This perfectly light and airy mousse is so easy to make and satisfies those strong Nutella cravings. I’m not the only one to get those, am I? I am a huge fan of Nutella so this dessert really hits the spot. I love that this dessert comes together in just a few minutes. It all depends on how long it takes you to whip your cream. That’s it! You can eat it right away, but I like it best when it’s been chilled....

What kind of tomatoes should I use to make tomato pie? The prettiest tomato pies are made using several different colors of heirloom tomatoes. If you aren’t as concerned about looks, we recommend using a plum tomato like Roma tomatoes as they have the least amount of liquid. However, any garden tomato will work to make tomato pie. Can I use a frozen pie crust to make tomato pie? Tomato pie can be made using a homemade pie crust or a frozen pie crust....

Do I have to use avocado in this recipe? Can I replace it with something else? Yes. Avocado adds color, a soft texture and a mild, buttery flavor. If you don’t care for it, it can be omitted. If you want something to replace it with, try crushed black olives. Is this recipe spicy? Not especially. The red pepper flakes can add a tiny touch of warmth, but if you want it completely mild, you can omit the red pepper flakes....

If you are trying to eat healthier then you need this salad in your life. It’s super quick to throw together and that is important when it comes to eating healthy. You need food fast, not fast food. This salad is everything you love about fajitas, in a healthier form. Healthy eating is all about finding a balance of healthier habits in your life. I promise, it’s okay to indulge now again, but you can also learn that a delicious salad can be an indulgence as well....

This slow cooker bbq chicken uses a homemade bbq sauce that is super simple to put together, using pantry ingredients you may already have on hand. You can always use your favorite bottled sauce if you’d like. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled without any adjustments to the cooking time. Be sure to use our scaling feature in the recipe to halve, double, or triple a recipe. Just adjust the sliding scale for the number of that works best for you....

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I’ve been meaning to give you guys this recipe for years! In fact, I can’t believe it isn’t already on my site! I fell in love with Tequila Lime Chicken Pasta more than a decade ago at California Pizza Kitchen. It’s kind of like Cajun Chicken Pasta meets a citrus party in your mouth. I’m a huge fan of it. This is my home style version of the restaurant favorite....

Why add horseradish to deviled eggs? Is it spicy? Horseradish is our secret weapon when making deviled eggs. It adds a lot of flavor, without adding heat. You want to use a prepared horseradish cream sauce rather than raw horseradish. Prepared horseradish is processed with vinegar and salt. Creamy horseradish sauce is sold in the condiment section of your supermarket. What is the best way to boil eggs to make deviled eggs?...

Health Benefits: Cauliflower is packed full of fiber and B vitamins. Fiber can help support lower cholesterol levels, control blood sugar, and has a good amount of phytonutrients and antioxidants that many believe can help fight off disease. What does cauliflower taste like? The taste of cauliflower is not strong and is very mild-tasting with a little bit of a nutty flavor. This means it takes on the taste of its seasonings well....

This marinade is an orange-honey-ginger based sauce. Each ingredient is important and offers something different to create the best tasting salmon. Soy provides seasoning on our fish rather than salt. Salmon always needs an acid, and orange is the perfect complimenting flavor. The honey works to balance out the acidity. Garlic and ginger add a complexity of flavor, with a touch of red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat....

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People have loved my recipe for The Most Amazing White Cake and I’ve been overwhelmed with requests for a cupcake version. Here it is! This recipe makes 24 beautiful white cupcakes. ROOM TEMPERATURE INGREDIENTS: Several of the ingredients in the recipe are listed as being room temperature. By following this method you’ll have a better texture in the end so it is worth the patience. For the buttermilk, I simply warmed it in the microwave for 30 seconds because the idea of leaving it out on the counter to reach room temperature didn’t sit well with me....

Thick and fudgey is the name of the game here. Filled with so much chocolate, these Andes mint brownies will satisfy all the chocolate cravings. We love everything made from scratch, so it shouldn’t be any surprise that this recipe calls for only whole ingredients. You will not find a box mix in the ingredients list on this one! The best part of these is the layer of Hershey’s chocolate and Andes mint right in the middle of the brownies....

How do you keep black bean burgers from falling apart? When making black bean burgers it is important to use a binder to keep the patty from falling apart. This recipe uses eggs to bind the mixture together. Another important factor in keeping the patty together is how finely all of the ingredients were chopped or mashed. Be sure that all of the ingredients are finely chopped which is why it is a good idea to use a food processor or blender to make black bean burgers....