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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites Ingredients: 1 package caramels 1/4 C butter, cubed 2 Tbsp water 5 C gf minature pretzels 1 jar (18 oz) peanut butter 26 oz milk chocolate candy coating Directions: In a microwave safe bowl, melt caramels with butter and water; stir until smooth Spread one side of the pretzel with 1 tsp peanut butter; top with 1/2 tsp caramel mixture Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheet; refrigerate until set In a microwave safe bowl, melt candy coating. Using a small fork, dip each pretzel in coating until completely covered. Place on waxed paper; let stand…

Gluten Free Brownies

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Yummy, yummy. It’s time for the Appetizer & Snacks Edition of Favorite Ingredients Friday. Now, we love snackage around this house, so finding a recipe to share really isn’t that difficult. I can’t wait to read the other recipes as well as I’m always looking for yummy new snacks. Since we’re gluten-free around here, I’ve changed some of our favorite recipes into gluten free recipes. You can easily change out the white rice flour and tapioca starch (flour) for regular flour. Ingredients: 3/4 C White Rice Flour 3/4 C Tapioca Starch 2 C White Sugar 1/2 C unsweetened cocoa powder…

Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookies

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****Please note: Oats are gluten free, but some people with gluten problems are sensitive to oat products.**** Ingredients: 3/4 C butter, softened 3/4 C white sugar 3/4 C packed light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/4 gluten free flour 1 tsp 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 2 3/4 C rolled oats 1 C raisins Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 2. In large bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth 3. Beat in eggs and vanilla until fluffy 4. In different bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and…

Summer Wraps

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I was in the mood for something different and light for dinner tonight. Since I just made a new batch of salsa, I decided that I wanted to do something with chicken and salsa. Here’s what I came up with: Summer Wraps Ingredients: Romaine LettuceFresh Summer SalsaFried or Grilled ChickenRanch DressingShredded Cheese Directions: Lay down romaine lettuce leaves (whole leaves) on the plate. Drizzle lightly with ranch dressing. Place hot chicken in slices or bite size chunks on the lettuce bed. Top with shredded cheese and salsa. These can also be rolled up and eaten as tacos. Just use the…

Favorite Ingredients Friday: Freezer Edition

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Freezer Lasagna Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound lean ground beef OR Italian sausage OR mix 1 onion, chopped OR 1/2 cup celery, chopped 2 cloves crushed garlic 1 large can tomato sauce 1-6 oz. can tomato paste salt to taste 2 tsp. dried Italian spice 1-12 oz. carton ricotta 2 eggs mixed with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 10-12 oz. gluten free lasagna noodles, uncooked 3 cups (12 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese Directions: 1. Brown ground beef,onion/ celery and garlic in skillet, drain excess meat fat. 2. Stir in tomato sauce,tomato…