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Smothered Filet Mignon

Posted by Cate under Meat and Poultry

4 (6 ounce) filet mignon steaks
seasoned salt to taste
cracked black pepper to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups onion slices
1 teaspoon white sugar
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
Season steaks with seasoned salt and black pepper, and arrange in a single layer in a large […]

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Nutella Frosted Cupcakes

Posted by Cate under Sweets

10 tbsp butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla
1-3/4 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
Nutella, approx. 1/3 cup
Preheat oven to 325F. Line 12 muffin tins with paper liners. Cream together butter and sugar until light, 2 minutes. Add in eggs one at a time, until fully incorporated. Don’t worry if the batter doesn’t […]

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Sweetnicks’ Pecan Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Posted by Cate under Breads, Breakfast

1 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon banana extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
Preheat oven to 350F. Place muffin cups in muffin tin, or grease with a little butter. Mix sugar, oil, and egg until creamy and light […]

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Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Posted by Cate under Sweets

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg white
1/3 cup dried tart cherries
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2-1/2 tablespoons white chocolate chips
Cooking spray
Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking […]

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Posted by Cate under Breads, Breakfast

1-1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
pinch of nutmeg
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350. In large bowl, mix dry ingredients. Add eggs. Stir in the pumpkin, butter and chocolate chips. Spoon into muffin pans. Bake 20-25 minutes at 350. Makes […]

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