NYAK RECIPE

Homemade Thin Mints

Homemade Thin Mints are just like the real thing! Crisp mint chocolate cookies coated in chocolate. They taste amazing! These cookies are easy to make and everyone will rave about them. The perfect balance between mint and chocolate will have you reaching for cookie after cookie. The dough can be made ahead and frozen or the fully baked cookies can be frozen for a quick snack.

INGREDIENTS
For the cookie
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
For the coating
12 ounces dark or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

INSTRUCTIONS
Make the cookies
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir with a whisk; set aside.
Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or with a hand-held mixer, beat the butter and sugar together on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the egg white followed by the vanilla and peppermint extract. The dough may appear curdled, this is normal. Gradually add the flour in 3 additions, beating just until incorporated after each one. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Full instructions recipe visit: https://www.bakedbyanintrovert.com

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Sheet Pan Steak and Potatoes

This was tasty. To be fair, I completely changed the recipe to suit the tastes of my house. I marinated the steak overnight in Montreal steak seasoning, and I made.

INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds baby red potatoes
16 ounces broccoli florets*
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 pounds (1-inch-thick) top sirloin steak, patted dry

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to broil. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until parboiled for 12-15 minutes; drain well.
Place potatoes and broccoli in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil, garlic and thyme; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine.

Full instructions recipe visit: https://www.yummly.com

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Grilled Mushroom Cheesesteaks

Grilled mushrooms and grilled onions with a light cheese sauce makes for the ultimate vegetarian cheesesteak.
Update and Disclosure: Back in 2015, l participated in a farm tour sponsored by The Mushroom Council but I was not compensated to write this post. Opinions and thoughts are my own but I think I formed my love for mushrooms in the womb. And this recipe is now the second most popular recipe on our blog (here’s hthe most popular.)

ingredients
For the mushrooms:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced thinly
20 ounces baby bella or white button mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the “cheese whiz” sauce:
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2/3 cup low-fat milk (warmed for 1 minute in microwave)
4 ounces Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar
4 (6-inch) whole-wheat rolls

instructions
In a grill pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add mushrooms and grill for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Full instructions recipe visit: https://teaspoonofspice.com

Drink |

7 Big Batch Cocktail Recipes for a Crowd

Get ready to pin these cocktail recipes for your next party when you might need to mix up some cocktails in bulk. Get a neat container, put glassware and an ice bucket nearby, and save time by allowing guests to serve themselves. Easy peasy.

And, these are WAY better than your average punch recipes.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 Large Batch Cocktail Recipes from barleymash
Wyatt Earp (a Large Batch Manhattan)
Kate Sessions (Gin/Strawberry)
Silver Strand (St. Germain and Rum)
Clydesdale (a Large Batch Vodka Mule/Whiskey Mule)
Masonrita (Margaritas for a Crowd)
The Lusca – An Enormous Rum, Guava-Mango Kombucha Cocktail Courtesy of Miss B’s Coconut Club
El Holy Grail – Margaritas for a Crowd Courtesy of Brian’s 24

5 Large Batch Cocktail Recipes from barleymash
Let’s start with barleymash, San Diego’s high-energy bar and restaurant, who has graciously provided the first section of large batch cocktail recipes. These fabulous cocktails for a crowd are served in barleymash’s signature cocktail jug called The Mason Jar which is 1.5 gallons of fun (you can buy your own 1.5 gallon mason jar drinks dispenser… see below).

WYATT EARP (A LARGE BATCH MANHATTAN)
750 ml Old Overholt Rye Whiskey
10 oz Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
3 oz Dolin dry vermouth
Garnish: Luxardo Cherries

KATE SESSIONS (GIN/STRAWBERRY)
750 ml Hendrick’s Gin
8 oz St. Germain
8 oz lemon juice
20 oz strawberry batch (puree) = 2nd line on St. Germain carafe
Garnish: Strawberry slices

Full instructions recipe visit: https://lajollamom.com

Drink |

COCKTAIL – THE SUICIDE SQUAD #mixdrink #drinks

Whether you are a fan of the comics, the films, or both you NEED this cocktail inspired by the story in your life. With Suicide Squad 2 in the works this and my other DC cocktails will be a perfect addition to your watch party.

INGREDIENTS

2oz Blue Curacao
1oz Peach Tree Schnapps
1/2 oz Rum
1/2 oz Vodka
1 tsp. Grenadine
3oz Ginger Ale
Silver sanding sugar
1 tbsp. Simple syrup

DIRECTIONS
You will need 2 small plates to decorate the rim of your glassware.
Pour silver sanding sugar onto one plate and simple syrup on the other plate.

Full instructions recipe visit: https://lifeshehas.com

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Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices

Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices are thick slices of Fuji apples covered in melted chocolate, drizzled with caramel and topped with nuts.
Happy Fall y’all! I can’t believe it’s already here. I’m so excited for cooler weather and all the delicious Fall flavors!

That brings me to today’s recipe which is made with one of the best fruits of Fall – APPLES! And what’s better than a candied apple!

Ingredients
2 very large Fuji apples
3 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips I used Nestle
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 cup caramels melted (I used Kraft caramels)
Chopped pecans
Popsicle sticks

Instructions
Slice apples into 1/2" pieces. With a knife make a little slit in the bottom of each apple slice to make it easier to insert a popsicle stick.
Melt chips in the microwave on high for about 2 minutes.* Stir in coconut oil until smooth. Dip apple slices in chocolate and place on parchment lined cookie sheet.

Full instructions recipe visit: https://www.momlovesbaking.com

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3 INGREDIENT NO BAKE APPLESAUCE BROWNIES (PALEO, VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE)

Healthy No Bake Applesauce Brownies with just THREE ingredients- So delicious, quick, low in fat and easy, it will be your go-to snack or treat recipe! {vegan, gluten-free, paleo}

Ingredients

1/2 cup coconut flour, sifted

3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (I used a brand which had cinnamon added in)*

1/2 cup coconut palm sugar (can sub for any granulated sweetener- However, I have only tried this with coconut palm sugar and a truvia blend)

Cinnamon (optional)

2 T - 1/4 cup nut butter of choice (optional)

Cinnamon/Coconut palm sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Line a small baking tray with baking paper and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine your coconut flour and coconut palm sugar and mix well. Add your applesauce and nut butter (if using it) and mix until a very thick batter is formed.

Full instructions recipe visit: thebigmansworld.com