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Caramel Apple French Toast Casserole

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Caramel Apple French Toast Casserole  is a sweet and savory breakfast with thick chunks of cinnamon swirl bread, warm apples and caramel drizzle that brings comfort to your family in one morning! Waking up just got grand! Caramel Apple French Toast Casserole Waking up to a comforting and delicious meal is always a great way to start the day! My family loves breakfast and being able to make this casserole ahead of time is a life savor when each kid has a different schedule every morning. Lucky Leaf has created such flavorful fruit fillings that take a recipe to the next level. Caramel Apple Fruit Filling is an apple filling that tastes like fall in your mouth! Making this ahead of time and putting it in the oven in the morning is an easy way to surprise my family with a great breakfast casserole together. I like to prepare this ahead of time and while we are all getting ready in the morning it makes it easy baking in the oven already prepared. My family devoured this casserole and

Asparagus Chicken Pancetta Risotto

This Asparagus Chicken Pancetta Risotto is packed with flavor and delicious ingredients. This recipe is great any time of year. It makes meal time easy because the recipe is loaded with protein and vegetables all in one. Dinner can sometimes be tricky at my house with 4 children with very diverse palates from one another. […] The post Asparagus Chicken Pancetta Risotto appeared first on Chef in Training .

Italian Sausage Pasta

This Italian Sausage Pasta is so flavorful and delicious. This meal is so easy and quick. The Italian sausage adds so much flavor to the creamy tomato sauce. This recipe is outstanding and tastes restaurant quality without the expense or need to leave the comfort of your own home. I hope you all had a […] The post Italian Sausage Pasta appeared first on Chef in Training .

Best Ever Baked Parmesan Garlic Potato Wedges

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Baked Parmesan Garlic Potato Wedges are so incredibly easy and have the best parmesan garlic cheese flavor!  These crispy wedges are roasted to perfection and guaranteed to be a huge hit! Get ready to dip these wedges in all the favorite sauces you love! Crispy Garlic Avocado Fries (Baked) , Parmesan Herb Asparagus Fries with Creamy Greek Yogurt Ranch or Baked Zucchini Fries are a few other healthy fries to try! Baked Parmesan Garlic Potato Wedges Tender, soft potatoes on one side with a hint of crispy, baked skin on the other makes for the perfect combination! These Potato Wedges are won’t last long and will be a family favorite side. Making these are simple and only a few ingredients to make every bite flavorful.  I am a lover of fries and I have been craving a good fry for awhile now. I am a sucker for ordering fries if we ever have take out and they are just not as satisfying as these thick and hearty Baked Parmesan Garlic Potato Wedge. Who doesn’t love a good fry?! I am s

Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook: Get a Free 39-Page Bonus Download with Your Pre-Order

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I’m beyond exciting that in just a few short weeks my new cookbook The Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook will finally be hitting bookstores May 7, but it’s available to pre-order now!! This week, as an added bonus (and a thank you to everyone who has already pre-ordered the book!), if you pre-order the Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook from your retailer of choice, you will get access to a FREE 39-page bonus pack downloaded today with a 4-week dinner plan using recipes from all 4 of my cookbooks and my blog, a few sneak peaks from the new cookbook ( Air Fryer Tortilla Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw , Air Fryer Herbed Cornish Hen for Two and Air Fryer Cheesy Green Chile–Chicken Chimichangas ), an updated pantry list, a weekly grocery list, and 2 new exclusive air fryer recipes that you won’t see anywhere else! No worries if you already pre-ordered, simply use your proof of purchase! (more…)

Buttermilk Waffle Recipe

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My Buttermilk Waffle Recipe makes easy, classic waffles that are crispy on the outside, and soft and tender on the inside! This Waffle Recipe is a Breakfast and Brunch Staple! My kids request either waffles or pancakes pretty much every weekend. Of course, I do give in most of the time, because I love waffles so much too! I created this recipe many years ago after a lot of trial and error trying to get that perfect texture…the crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Continue reading Buttermilk Waffle Recipe at Cookies and Cups.

Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp

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This Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp is a replica of everyone’s favorite shrimp appetizer! Sweet shrimp are fried until crispy, and then tossed in a spicy, creamy mayo, and topped with chives. Perfect for sharing! We love bite-sized apps, so be sure to check out these Crispy Cauliflower Fritters , these Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Sriracha Wings , this Sweet and Savory Bacon Wrapped Shrimp . Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp I frist fell in love with Bang Bang Shrimp about 20 years ago on a family vacation in Destin Florida. Prior to Bonefish Grill sweeping the nation, Destin was the only place I could get my Bang Bang Shrimp fix, so I sought out to create a replica at home. If you’re not familiar, their signature appetizer consists of lightly breaded shrimp (fried of course) tossed in an addictively creamy and spicy sauce. It lays on a bed of chopped romaine lettuce, so even after the shrimp have disappeared, you still get to sop of the remnants of the sauce guilt-free in an essential salad. Wha