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18 November 2011
Butterfinger Pie

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This pie has only four ingredients and only takes 10 minutes to make!

I made this one yesterday night when we needed a simple and fast dessert after we had our fajitas! It's really cheap to make, too.

Butterfinger Pie

6 Butterfinger Candy Bars
1 Package Cream Cheese (other recipes say to use ice cream instead, or remove this ingredient completely)
1 tub Cool Whip
1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust

  1. Crush 5 candy bars in a plastic bag with hammer or mallet. (Put on a towel and then crush, don't hit directly on the counter)
  2. Mix cream cheese, cool whip, and the crushed butterfingers together until well mixed and pour into graham cracker pie crust. 
  3. Crush the last candy bar and put on top of the pie.
  4. Chill until firm.
We were impatient so only let the pie sit in the fridge for about 10 minutes before we ate it. I would recommend a little bit longer, because it fell apart on the plate. :)
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Pudding Pops

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A classically simple frozen dessert that is super easy to make. Pudding pops are delicious and fun, and can easily be customized or jazzed up with add-ins!



Jell-o Pudding Pops

1 package JELL-O Chocolate Sugar-Free Pudding
2 cups Fat-Free Milk
1 cup Sugar-Free Cool Whip
Small paper or plastic cups
Popsicle Sticks



1. Beat pudding mix & milk in medium bowl with whisk for about 2min.
2. Stir in Sugar-Free Cool Whip.
3. Spoon mix into small paper/plastic cups.
4. Insert wooden sticks into the middle of each. (I used plastic spoons, because I didn't have any sticks)
5. Freeze for 4 hours or until firm.
- To remove from cups, run under warm water. 
To "jazz" these up, I added in chocolate chip chunks. It was a nice little surprise to find inside the pop! You can also add in crushed up brownies, cookies, or toss in M&M's or some other little candy. The possibilities are endless!
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By KT in , , , , , ,
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Yet another Pinterest dessert!


These are incredibly delicious and simple to make.

  • 2-4 kiwis
  • 1 cup chopped dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 6-12 wooden popsicle sticks
Directions:
  1. Peeled and cut each kiwi in 1 inch thick rounds. Stick a popsicle stick in each round. Freeze on a tray in the freezer.
  2. Melted chocolate and coconut oil over a double boiler, and then let cool to room temperature.
  3. Dip each kiwi-pop into the chocolate mixture. It will immediately turn crispy. Either place it on a tray to refreeze, or dig in!
Not a fan of kiwis? Try using peaches, bananas, or oranges instead — any fruit you can put a popsicle stick in.
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By KT in , , , , , ,
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Thanks to Pinterest, I've found all kinds of delicious and simple dessert recipes! I've made a bunch of them this past week (with the encouragement of my friends and roommates) and every single one of them has been fabulous!

Croissant S'mores

1 package croissants
1/2 cup Chocolate Chips
1 handful mini marshmallows (or use marshmallow creme)

The amount of chocolate chips and marshmallows you use is entirely up to you, I've only provided guesses as to how much you'll need of each.

Follow directions on croissant package for oven temperature and cooking instructions.
  1. Lay out croissants on baking sheet, place chocolate chips and a few mini marshmallows onto the individual doughs and roll up.
  2. Cook according to croissant package. 
  3. Let cool (slightly) and enjoy with a glass of milk! 
Super easy, cute, and delicious!

Similar recipe can be found here.



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Pablano Chicken Chowder

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This recipe is by far one of my most favorite soup recipes. I had to make it for the cold weather setting in! It is great for leftovers as well, which is another reason I made it.

There are quite a few ingredients, but don't be deceived by them! This is still very easy to make.

Poblano Chicken Chowder by Paula Deen
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 5 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/8 cup minced garlic
  • 2 to 3 small poblano peppers, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 3 quarts chicken broth
  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, minced
  • 3 cups diced (large pieces) grilled chicken
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, or more to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Directions

Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the carrots, onions, celery, garlic, poblano peppers, salt, white pepper, cumin, and thyme. Saute for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. Stir in the chicken bouillon. Add the chicken broth and cilantro, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the carrots are tender. Stir in the chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until the chowder is thick and the chicken is heated through. Shortly before the chowder is done, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes to cook the flour. Do not allow the mixture to brown! Ladle 1 cup of the hot liquid from the stockpot into the skillet, whisking constantly.
When the first cup of liquid is incorporated, add another 2 cups of liquid, 1 at a time. Pour the mixture in the skillet into the stockpot, whisking to blend. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes longer, or until the mixture begins to thicken. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the hot sauce, then the cream, and serve.
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Stuffed Pork Chops with Bacon, Apples, and Pecans

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This is a crock pot Paleo recipe for pork chops. They are rather delicious, and super easy to make! I didn't pay attention to the thickness of the pork chops, so instead of stuffing them with the apples and whatnot, I ended up rolling the pork chop around the stuffing. Like pork chop taco shells.

Recipe can be found here at paleopot!
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It's been a while since I've even looked at this site, and I have to say the reason I even came back is for a recipe I posted here. I'm glad I thought to log it when I did come here more frequently.
Recently (this week) I've been on a cooking spree. I've made several meals for friends, and created other meals for leftovers. The desserts have been delicious! I've decided to log those recipes here as well, because I might forget about them one day and then come back to my little blog to remember. Kind of like a time capsule for recipes! :D
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