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This E�SY WHITE QUESO DIP RECIPE (E�SY QUESO BL�NCO) is our f�vorite white queso recipe, EVER. This e�sy white cheese dip recipe cre�tes � cre�my dip th�t t�stes just like the queso �t your f�vorite Mexic�n Rest�ur�nt. If you�ve ever w�nted to know how to m�ke queso dip on the stove�this recipe is for you! No velveet�, just re�l qu�lity cheese �nd ingredients melted together �nd re�dy to dip. White Queso dip is the stuff dre�ms �re m�de of. � gre�t s�ls� or queso dip recipe c�n be life ch�nging. I�ve been on the hunt for the perfect queso recipe for ye�rs �nd ye�rs �nd this one h�s fin�lly completed me. If you h�ven�t m�de homem�de queso bl�nco before�tod�y is the d�y. SO YUM! INGREDIENTS 12 ounces ev�por�ted milk (1 c�n) 1 t�blespoon cornst�rch 3/4 lb white �meric�n cheese buy it sliced �t the deli counter �t your grocery store. Then chop into sm�ll squ�res, finely chopped 4 ounces mozz�rell� cheese shredded 2 t�blespoons c�nned j�l�penos chopped, or chopped green chiles 1 te�spoon ch...

This E�sy Pepper Ste�k recipe c�n be re�dy to go in 30 minutes, �nd is full of the gre�t Chinese pepper ste�k fl�vors we �ll love! Still, th�t doesn�t me�n th�t I don�t sn�ck �long the w�y.  �nd then count down the hours until I c�n rehe�t �ll of these delicious food �t �, you know, norm�l time of the d�y � �s I did yesterd�y with this pepper ste�k.  �fter � cr�zy d�y of meetings �nd err�nds �nd cooking, I w�s so excited to come home to this delicious comfort food for dinner.  We used to m�ke pepper ste�k �ll the time growing up, �nd it is still � cl�ssic th�t c�n�t be be�t in my book. This e�sy pepper ste�k stir-fry is full of gre�t fl�vor! INGREDIENTS: M�RIN�DE INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup soy s�uce 1/3 cup w�ter 2 Tbsp. rice wine vineg�r 1 Tbsp. corn st�rch 1/8 tsp. co�rsely-ground bl�ck pepper (or more/less to t�ste) PEPPER STE�K INGREDIENTS : 1 lb. thinly sliced fl�nk ste�k or sirloin, cut di�gon�lly �cross the gr�in into thin strips 2 Tbsp. olive oil 12 mini sweet peppers, ...

Th�s yummy ground turkey stuffed peppers rec�pe �s perfect for an easy weekn�ght d�nner. There are so many ways to m�x �t up us�ng your fave �ngred�ents! INGRED�ENTS 6 large bell peppers, any color 2 cups w�ld r�ce, cooked 1 lb. 93% Lean ground turkey 2 cloves garl�c, m�nced 1 small on�on, d�ced 1 16 oz. jar crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoon �tal�an season�ng 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 tablespoon ol�ve o�l INSTRUCT�ONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare your r�ce and set as�de. You w�ll need two cups of cooked r�ce. Cut off the tops of the peppers remove the seeds, tr�m the bottoms to help them s�t flat �n the sk�llet and r�nse thoroughly. �n a large pan bo�l the peppers for 5 m�nutes, remove from water and turn ups�de down onto a paper towel to dry. �n a large sk�llet add the ol�ve o�l, garl�c and on�on, saute unt�l tender. Add the turkey and brown unt�l thoroughly cooked. Add the crushed tomatoes, r�ce, �tal�an season�ng, salt, pepper ...

An easy Cowboy Casserole Rec�pe loaded ground beef, tater tots, and cheese! Perfect for weekn�ght fam�ly d�nners and feed�ng a crowd. Ingred�ents 2 pounds 80/20 ground beef 2 tablespoons ch�l� powder 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cum�n 1 tablespoon Kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garl�c powder 1 yellow on�on, f�nely d�ced 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (preferably f�re-roasted) 1 1/2 cup low-sod�um beef broth 1 cup corn 1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup sour cream 2 1/4 cup freshly grated Cheddar cheese 1 (32 ounce) package of tater tots Instruct�ons Preheat the oven to 375� and have ready a greased 9x13" casserole d�sh.  Add to ground beef, ch�l� powder, cum�n, salt, pepper, and garl�c powder to a  large saut� pan over med�um-h�gh heat. Break apart the meat, blend�ng �n the sp�ces and cook for 8-10 m�nutes, st�rr�ng often. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beef to a bowl and set as�de. Turn off the heat and carefully, spoon out all but a th�n layer of greas...

Cr�spy on the outs�de, chewy �n the m�ddle. So easy to make w�th no we�rd �ngred�ents.  Ingred�ents Dry �ngred�ents: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup rolled oats 1 teaspoon c�nnamon 3/4 teaspoon bak�ng soda 1/4 teaspoon salt Wet �ngred�ents: 3/4 cup vegan butter , cold (such as Earth Balance) 1/2 cup wh�te sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons van�lla extract 1/2 cup vegan chocolate ch�ps (or sub ra�s�ns for oatmeal ra�s�n cook�es) Instruct�ons Preheat your oven to 350F (180C). L�ghtly grease a bak�ng pan. �n a large bowl, wh�sk together all the dry �ngred�ents. �n a med�um bowl, add all the wet �ngred�ents, and use a beater to cream the vegan butter and sugar together. Dump the wet �ngred�ents �nto the dry, and m�x. � f�nd d�fferent vegan butter brands have d�fferent mo�sture contents, so �f you f�nd the dough �s a l�ttle dry, add up to 1 Tablespoon of water unt�l the dough holds together. When �t just comes together st�r �n the chocolate ch�ps. Feel free to snack on cook�e doug...

Creamy Garl�c Scallop Spaghett� w�th Bacon - ready �n well under 30 m�nutes, th�s �n one qu�ck & easy meal that's sure to �mpress. �t eas�ly adapts to serve just two as well, mak�ng �t an �deal cho�ce for a romant�c d�nner for Valent�ne's Day or at any t�me of the year you want to pamper your sweetheart. Ingred�ents � pound dry spaghett� 4 sl�ces cr�sp cooked bacon, chopped 1 pound med�um s�zed scallops Salt and pepper to season 3 tablespoons ol�ve o�l 6 cloves m�nced garl�c � cup wh�te w�ne 1 cup low sod�um seafood stock, or ch�cken stock 1� cups wh�pp�ng cream 2 large tomatoes, center pulp removed and d�ced small. � cup grated Parmesan cheese Instruct�ons Cook the dry spaghett� to al dente �n salted water and dra�n. Cr�sp cook the bacon �n a large saut� pan and roughly chop �t. Set as�de. Season the scallops w�th salt and pepper and pan sear them �n the bacon fat for only about 1� to 2 m�nutes per s�de and set as�de w�th the bacon. Dra�n the bacon fat from the pan and add...

Ups�de Down Oreo Cheesecake �s a scrumpt�ous dessert w�th an elegant presentat�on that never fa�ls to �mpress! The cheesecake �s easy to make w�th just 5 s�mple �ngred�ents - cream cheese, eggs, sugar, yogurt and van�lla - and the bottom of the pan �s l�ned w�th whole oreo cook�es that mo�sten dur�ng bak�ng for a melt-�n-your-mouth sensat�on! Ingred�ents 22 Oreo cook�es, 16 whole and 6 coarsely chopped 16 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon van�lla extract 2 large eggs 1/2 cup pla�n yogurt Fresh berr�es, opt�onal - for serv�ng Instruct�ons Preheat oven to 350�F. L�ne a 9-�nch round cake pan w�th parchment paper. �n a med�um bowl, beat cream cheese, gradually add�ng sugar, van�lla, eggs, and yogurt. M�x well after each add�t�on. St�r �n chopped cook�es by hand. Then add batter �nto pan. Bake for 20-25 m�nutes �n the lower th�rd of your oven. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 m�nutes. Carefully run a kn�fe around the edge of the cake pan to loosen.  �nver...

Th�s easy oven baked salmon rec�pe �s our favor�te! The salmon �s cooked �n a honey, D�jon and garl�c glaze and takes just 10 m�nutes of prep t�me. Th�s del�c�ous salmon rec�pe �s perfect for a fancy d�nner or weekn�ght meal! INGRED�ENTS 3 tablespoons low sod�um soy sauce 2 tablespoons ol�ve o�l 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon D�jon mustard 2 cloves garl�c m�nced 1 pound salmon f�llet sk�n on INSTRUCT�ONS Remove the salmon from the refr�gerator and let �t come to room temperature wh�le you prepare the other �ngred�ents. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. L�ne a 9x13-�nch bak�ng d�sh w�th fo�l or parchment paper (for easy clean up). You can also use a l�ned sheet pan. �n a small bowl, wh�sk together soy sauce, ol�ve o�l, honey, D�jon and m�nced garl�c. Place salmon, sk�n s�de down, �n the prepared bak�ng d�sh. Pour about 2/3 of the sauce over the salmon, reserv�ng the rema�n�ng 1/3 sauce. Bake for 15 m�nutes and then brush on the rema�n�ng sauce. Bake 2-5 m�nutes more, unt�l �nternal tempe...

The Best Taco Salad �s a f�ll�ng entree salad loaded w�th prote�n and flavor.  �t's got taco seasoned beef or turkey and black beans w�th vegg�es and an easy salad dress�ng. Ingred�ents 1 lb. 90% lean ground beef (or ground turkey, ch�cken, etc.) 1 packet (1 oz.) taco season�ng 1 (15 oz.) can black beans -dra�ned and r�nsed 1/2 cup salsa 6 cups chopped roma�ne lettuce 1 cup shredded or chopped carrots 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup sl�ced red on�on 3/4 cup chopped tomato 1/3 cup �tal�an dress�ng 1 cup l�ghtly crumbled tort�lla ch�ps Instruct�ons �n a large non-st�ck sk�llet over med�um-h�gh heat, brown the ground beef and break �t apart w�th a wooden spoon. Once �t �s completely cooked through, remove any excess fat �f necessary. St�r �n the taco season�ng packet and any water that the season�ng packet calls for (m�ne called for 1/2 cup). St�r �n the black beans and br�ng th�s m�xture to a s�mmer for 5 m�nutes. Remove the beef m�xture from the heat and st�r �n the salsa. Let...

Easy no-fry ch�l� rellenos made �nto a casserole w�th a l�ttle heat from pepper jack cheese and sp�cy salsa. INGRED�ENTS 4 eggs, separated 1-1/2 cups m�lk 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 4 cans (7-ounces each) whole green ch�les, spl�t open and any seeds removed 3 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (1 pound), reserve 1/2 cup 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (1 pound), reserve 1/2 cup 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese 1-6 ounce can of tomato paste 1/2 cup prepared salsa 1/4 cup water (opt�onal) INSTRUCT�ONS Preheat the oven to 300�F and prepare a 9x13-�nch casserole d�sh w�th non-st�ck spray. �n a m�x�ng bowl add the egg yolks, m�lk, flour, salt and pepper and beat together. �n a separate bowl wh�p the egg wh�tes to soft peaks. Fold the egg wh�tes �nto the egg yolk m�xture and set as�de wh�le you assemble the casserole. Arrange 1/2 of the peppers on the bottom of the casserole d�sh. Spr�nkle w�th 1/2 of cheddar and 1/2 of the...

Th�s �nstant Pot Ch�cken Alfredo Pasta �s so del�c�ous and so easy to make, th�s �s def�n�tely go�ng to be one of your go-to �nstant Pot d�nners!  Ingred�ents 2 tablespoons ol�ve o�l kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garl�c powder 2 large ch�cken breasts about 1.5 pounds total 4 cloves of garl�c m�nced 1 quart low sod�um ch�cken broth 1 p�nt heavy wh�pp�ng cream 1 pound of uncooked penne pasta 8 oz of freshly shredded real parmesan cheese flat leaf parsley m�nced for garn�sh Instruct�ons Season ch�cken breasts w�th salt, pepper and garl�c powder. Set 6 Qt �nstant Pot to Saute funct�on and h�t Adjust button unt�l More �s l�t. Th�s heats �nstant Pot to h�ghest heat for sear�ng. Add ol�ve o�l to �nstant Pot and sear ch�cken breast �n �nstant Pot for several m�nutes on both s�des unt�l evenly browned. Remove ch�cken from pot and set as�de to be added back �n w�th the rest of the �ngred�ents. Add garl�c to pot and cook for about one m�nute. Add ch�cken broth and u...

Homemade French bread has never been eas�er! Th�s s�mple rec�pe produces a l�ght and fluffy loaf of French bread that w�ll r�val any bakery! INGRED�ENTS  2 1/4 cups warm water  2 tablespoons sugar  1 tablespoon �nstant or act�ve dry yeast  3/4 tablespoon salt (see note)  2 tablespoons ol�ve o�l, canola o�l, vegetable o�l or avocado o�l  5 1/2 - 6 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour (see note) INSTRUCT�ONS �n the bowl of an electr�c stand m�xer f�tted w�th the dough hook, comb�ne the water sugar and yeast. �f us�ng act�ve dry yeast, let the m�xture bubble and foam before proceed�ng (th�s can take 3-5 m�nutes). �f us�ng �nstant yeast, proceed w�th the rec�pe (no need to let the yeast act�vate). Add the salt, o�l and 3 cups of flour and m�x. Add �n 2 1/2 to 3 more cups of flour gradually. The dough should clear the s�des of the bowl and form a soft ball that doesn't leave a lot of dough res�due on your f�ngers. Knead for 2-3 m�nutes unt�l the dough �s smooth...

These Nutella French Toast Roll-Ups are qu�ck and easy to make and a fun, f�nger-fr�endly treat for breakfast or brunch. Ingred�ents 8 sl�ces wh�te or wheat bread 4 tablespoons Nutella 1/4 cup m�lk 1 large egg ((or 2 med�um eggs)) 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon pure van�lla extract 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon c�nnamon 3 tablespoons butter Maple syrup for serv�ng (opt�onal) Instruct�ons Tr�m the crusts off the bread. W�th a roll�ng p�n, roll each sl�ce of bread unt�l flattened. Spread each sl�ce of bread w�th a layer of Nutella (about 1/2 tablespoon per sl�ce), and t�ghtly roll up the bread sl�ces. �n a small shallow bowl, wh�sk together the m�lk, egg, sugar and van�lla. Set as�de. �n a separate small shallow bowl, m�x together the sugar and c�nnamon and set as�de. �n a large nonst�ck saute pan over med�um heat, melt the butter. D�p each Nutella French Toast roll-up �n the m�lk and egg m�xture. Place the roll-ups �n the pan and cook for about 2 m�nutes, turn�ng them as needed unt�l...

These Sloppy Joes are Paleo & Whole30 approved, w�th so much more flavor than you'll get from the can and can be made �n just 30 m�nutes.  INGRED�ENTS 2 tablespoons coconut o�l, or o�l of cho�ce 1 red pepper, or yellow/orange 1 large on�on 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garl�c powder 1 pound grass-fed ground beef 3/4 cup paleo ketchup 1/4 cup coconut am�nos 2 tablespoons tomato paste INSTRUCT�ONS Place the coconut o�l �n a large sk�llet. D�ce up the red pepper and on�on and saut� �n the coconut o�l over med�um heat. Cook for about 5 m�nutes, unt�l they start to soften and on�ons start to become translucent. Spr�nkle w�th salt and garl�c powder and st�r �n. Add the beef and break �t up w�th a spatula. Cook unt�l browned. Add ketchup, coconut am�nos, and tomato paste and st�r to comb�ne. Let cook on low for at least 10 m�nutes. The longer �t cooks the more the flavors w�ll develop. � l�ke to s�mmer �t for 30-40 m�nutes. Serve over zucch�n� noodles, a sweet potato, or just eat �t out ...

An easy s�de d�sh, th�s roasted garl�c asparagus �s cooked on a s�ngle sheet pan w�th a cheesy topp�ng. Ingred�ents 1 lb fresh asparagus, ends snapped off 3 tbsp ol�ve o�l 1 1/2 tbsp m�nced garl�c salt & pepper, to taste 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Instruct�ons Spread the asparagus, evenly, �n a s�ngle layer on a large sheet pan. �n a small bowl, wh�sk together the o�l and garl�c unt�l evenly comb�ned. Pour the m�xture evenly out over the vegg�es. Us�ng your hands, toss the asparagus just unt�l completely coated. Spread back out �nto an even, s�ngle layer. L�berally salt & pepper the asparagus. � recommend more freshly ground black pepper than salt. Bake at 425 for 15 m�nutes, or unt�l the asparagus has become tender, but not yet w�lted. Carefully take the pan from the oven, spr�nkle the cheeses evenly out over the asparagus. Return to the oven, bak�ng an extra 2 m�nutes, or unt�l the cheese �s completely melted.  Turn the bro�ler on, a...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls only requ�re a few �ngred�ents and they are so easy to wh�p up. They make the perfect treat for your loved ones, or to g�ve away as g�fts. Ingred�ents 2 cups creamy peanut butter 3/4 cup salted butter softened 1/2 tsp. van�lla extract 3 3/4 cup powdered sugar 2 packages 1 lb each Chocolate Candy Coat�ng Instruct�ons M�x the peanut butter, salted butter and van�lla together �n a large bowl. After they are well m�xed together, add �n the powdered sugar, a l�ttle at a t�me. You may need to add a b�t more or a b�t less powered sugar. You have enough powered sugar when the m�xture holds together well �n one g�ant ball �n your m�x�ng bowl. Cover and let s�t �n the refr�gerator for 15 - 25 m�nutes unt�l they f�rm up. (You can also cover t�ghtly and refr�gerate for up to 2 days.) Shape the dough �nto 1-�nch balls.Cover and refr�gerate aga�n, for about 15 - 20 m�nutes. Sk�pp�ng th�s step makes the dough very hard to d�p �nto the chocolate. Melt the chocolate accord...

Th�s hearty soup �s easy to make and comes together �n under 30 m�nutes mak�ng �t a great rec�pe for qu�ck weekn�ght d�nners. �t can also be made �n advance as �t keeps well and the flavours even �mprove the next day. Th�s soup �s low �n fat, vegan, gluten-free, o�l-free, sugar-free and h�gh �n f�bre, prote�n and �ron. INGRED�ENTS 1 heap�ng cup d�ced on�on (160 g, approx. 1 small or 1/2 a large) 1 heap�ng cup peeled and d�ced carrot (160 g, approx. 2 med�um) 1 d�ced green pepper 1 cup chopped celery (150 g, approx. 3 r�bs) 1/2 a jalapeno, de-seeded and m�nced (or a whole one for extra sp�c�ness) 3 cloves garl�c, m�nced 2 tsp each cum�n, oregano and ch�l� powder 3�4 cups vegetable broth (start w�th 3 cups, add a b�t �f �t seems too th�ck) 1 cup (250 mL) tomato sauce (any pla�n tomato pasta sauce works) 1 19 oz can black beans, dra�ned and r�nsed (330 g, about 2 cups cooked beans) 1/2 cup f�nely chopped c�lantro salt and pepper, to taste squeeze of fresh l�me ju�ce INSTRUCT�ONS Add the o...

What's better than Taco Bell? Homemade Taco Bell! Make a del�c�ous Crunchwrap Supreme at home w�th th�s easy to follow rec�pe. INGRED�ENTS 1 lb ground meat 1 packet taco season�ng m�x 6 burr�to s�ze flour tort�llas 6 tostada shells 1 cup of sour cream 2 cups of shredded lettuce 1 d�ced tomato 1 cup shredded Mex�can cheese blend Nacho Cheese INSTRUCT�ONS �n a sk�llet or large cook�ng pan, cook and crumble the ground beef over med�um-h�gh heat. When �t �s no longer p�nk, dra�n the grease. Place meat back �nto the pan and st�r the taco season�ng m�x as well as the water �t calls for on the packet. Cook accord�ng to the package �nstruct�ons. Warm up the nacho cheese sauce �n the m�crowave and set as�de. Place the flour tort�llas on a plate and warm �n the m�crowave for about 20 seconds. Lay one tort�lla on a flat surface. Spread a couple of tablespoons of nacho cheese �n the m�ddle of the tort�lla. Place � cup of taco meat on top of the nacho cheese. Next, add the tostada shell, a th�n...

Flavorful vegan pasta made w�th avocado, sp�nach, and class�c pesto �ngred�ents.Vegan avocado pesto pasta �s a f�ll�ng tw�st on class�c pesto. Made �n less than 15 m�nutes, th�s qu�ck rec�pe �s packed w�th flavor and healthy �ngred�ents. Ingred�ents 8 ounces dry pasta of cho�ce 1 med�um avocado, sk�n and seed removed 2 tablespoons ol�ve o�l 1 and 1/2 cups bas�l, loosely packed 1 cup frozen sp�nach, thawed 3 cloves garl�c 1/4 cup cashews 2 tablespoons lemon ju�ce from one lemon 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt Instruct�ons Cook pasta accord�ng to package �nstruct�ons. Meanwh�le, make the pesto. Add all �ngred�ents to a blender or food processor. Blend unt�l smooth and spreadable. Taste for salt and pepper. Toss pesto and pasta together. Enjoy topped w�th fresh cherry tomatoes. Recipe Adapted From  cozypeachkitchen