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Instant Pot Homemade Applesauce

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Instant Pot Homemade Applesauce
Simple, wholesome ingredients that combine to make an easy treat.
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Cuisine: American
Recipe type: Main dish
Ingredients
  • 12 apples, peeled, cored and quartered (Fuji apples are delicious)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¾ water
  • Additional cinnamon and/or cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. Put peeled and quartered apples in the Instant Pot. Add all remaining ingredients, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  2. Using the display panel select the MANUAL function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 3 minutes.
  3. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  4. Use a slotted spoon to transfer cooked apples to a large-capacity blender or food processor.
  5. Process until smooth and uniform. Add additional pot juices ¼ cup at a time to achieve desired consistency.
  6. Serve warm or cold with additional cinnamon and/or cinnamon sticks for garnish.

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Simple, wholesome ingredients that combine to make an easy treat.FULL RECIPE: http://chopsecrets.com/instant-pot-homemade-applesauce/

Posted by Chop Secrets on Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Dessert

Strawberry Coconut Cream Cake

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Strawberry Coconut Cream Cake
This strawberry cake was absolutely to die for! And it was crazy easy! I seriously had no idea that something so simple could turn out as pretty as this did! The moist, flavorful strawberry cake goes so well with this coconut cream cheese frosting, you will melt after just one bite!
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Cuisine: American
Recipe type: Dessert
Ingredients
  • 1 box Moist Supreme Strawberry Cake Mix
  • ½ CUP Butter, softened
  • ¾ CUP Heavy cream
  • ½ CUP Water
  • 3 Eggs
Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8oz Cream cheese, softened
  • ½ CUP Butter
  • 4 CUPS Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Coconut extract
  • 3-4 Tbsp Heavy cream
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Grease and flower the bottom and sides of two 9 inch round cake pans.
  3. In a large bowl beat the strawberry cake mix, butter, coconut milk, water and eggs until incorporated.
  4. Beat on high until smooth and pour into prepared pans.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
  1. Beat together cream cheese and butter.
  2. Add in powdered sugar and beat until creamy.
  3. Add the coconut extract and heavy cream and beat until smooth and can easily frost the cake.
  4. Top with as much coconut as desired.
  5. Enjoy!

Watch the recipe video here:

Strawberry Coconut Cream CakeFULL RECIPE: http://chopsecrets.com/strawberry-coconut-cream-cake/

Posted by Chop Secrets on Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Dessert

Salted Caramel Chocolate Pretzel Bark

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Salted Caramel Chocolate Pretzel Bark
Anyone who loves pretzels and chocolate will absolutely flip after they have tried a bit of this deliciousness! It’s super easy to make and will be gone in no time! The best thing about ever making any kind of candy bark is you can add anything you want to it! I wanted to keep it simple with pretzels cause let’s get real- it’s pretty much all you need for this one. But never be afraid to get creative!
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Cuisine: American
Recipe type: Dessert
Ingredients
  • 12 oz Semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 8 oz Pretzels
  • 11 oz bag Kraft Caramel Bits
  • Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
  1. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the chocolate chips gently in the microwave until smooth. Spread the chocolate evenly over the parchment. Immediately add the pretzels over the top and gently press them into the chocolate.
  3. Add caramel bits to a microwave safe bowl with 2 tablespoons water and melt according to package instructions (on high for 2 minutes). Stir well and drizzle the melted caramel over the top of all of the pretzels.
  4. Sprinkle with sea salt.
  5. Refrigerate until hardened.
  6. Enjoy!

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Salted Caramel Chocolate Pretzel BarkFULL RECIPE: http://chopsecrets.com/salted-caramel-chocolate-pretzel-bark/

Posted by Chop Secrets on Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Main dish

Slow Cooker Balsamic Glazed Roast Beef

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Slow Cooker Balsamic Glazed Roast Beef
I don’t know about you guys, but every Sunday my mom would make a mean roast. It was something I looked forward to every week. The juicy, tender beef, with the soft, flavorful carrots and potatoes…doesn’t get much better than this! This recipe, in particular, is a little different with the balsamic, but so so good!
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Cuisine: American
Recipe type: Main dish
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp Oil
  • 3 pounds Chuck
  • 1 Large Onion, sliced
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, chopped
  • ½ tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 CUP Beef broth
  • ½ CUP Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pound Baby carrots
  • 1 pound Mini potatoes
  • 2 Tbsp Cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, add the beef and brown on all sides and set aside.
  2. Add the onions and cook until tender, about 2-3 minutes, before adding the garlic and red pepper flakes and cooking until fragrant, about a minute.
  3. Place the beef, onions, broth, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, carrots and potatoes in a slow cooker, cover and cook on high for 3-5 hours.
  4. Remove the carrots, potatoes and beef and slice the beef.
  5. Skim any fat from the cooking juices, place it in a sauce pan, bring to a simmer, add the mixture of the cornstarch and water and cook until the glaze has thickened a bit
  6. Poor over prepared plate.
  7. Enjoy!

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Slow Cooker Balsamic Glazed Roast BeefFULL RECIPE: http://chopsecrets.com/slow-cooker-balsamic-glazed-roast-beef/

Posted by Chop Secrets on Monday, January 28, 2019

Dessert

Instant Pot Piña Colada Oatmeal

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Instant Pot Piña Colada Oatmeal
Packed with juicy pineapple and just the right amount of coconut flakes.
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Cuisine: American
Recipe type: Dessert
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 cups coconut milk (recommend Silk brand found in the dairy section)
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 1½ cups fresh pineapple, diced
  • ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • Raspberries or maraschino cherries for topping (optional)
Instructions
  1. Pour coconut oil, coconut milk, pineapple juice, and oats into Instant Pot in that order. Swirl to make sure all oats are submerged.
  2. Secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  3. Using the display panel select the MANUAL function*. Use the +/- buttons and program the Instant Pot for 3 minutes.
  4. When the time is up, let the pressure release naturally until the pin drops (about 15 minutes).
  5. Stir in coconut and pineapple. Serve with raspberries or maraschino cherries (optional).

Watch the recipe video here:

Instant Pot Piña Colada OatmealFULL RECIPE: http://chopsecrets.com/instant-pot-pina-colada-oatmeal/

Posted by Chop Secrets on Monday, January 28, 2019

Main dish

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
This dish is so unique and delicious, your mind will be blown after just one bite! These flavors are something I wish I had come up with myself! But I didn’t, so I’ll just share the love! On top of this scrumptious casserole, it’s also crazy easy to make! The hardest part is the sauce, but also the easiest! I made this for a church function and it was seriously gone in no time! I also got asked for the recipe left and right. So here it is!
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Cuisine: American
Recipe type: Main dish
Ingredients
  • 5-6 CUPS Cooked chicken
  • ½ lb Very thinly sliced deli-style honey ham, rough chopped
  • ¼ lb Thin sliced baby Swiss cheese
Sauce:
  • 4 Tbsp Butter
  • 4 Tbsp Flour
  • 3¼ CUPS Milk
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Paprika
  • ¼ tsp Pepper
Topping:
  • 1½ CUPS Panko bread crumbs
  • 1½ tsp Crushed dried parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. This dish is so unique and delicious, your mind will be blown after just one bite! These flavors are something I wish I had come up with myself! But I didn’t, so I’ll just share the love!
  2. On top of this scrumptious casserole, it’s also crazy easy to make! The hardest part is the sauce, but also the easiest!
  3. I made this for a church function and it was seriously gone in no time! I also got asked for the recipe left and right. So here it is!

Watch the recipe video here:

Chicken Cordon Bleu CasseroleFULL RECIPE: http://chopsecrets.com/chicken-cordon-bleu-casserole/

Posted by Chop Secrets on Monday, January 28, 2019

Dessert

Oreo Marshmallow Brownies

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Oreo Marshmallow Brownies
Oreo. Marshmallow. Brownies. Need I say more?! These bad boys are so delicious and packed full of flavor! I mean…who doesn’t love brownies mixed with marshmallow and Oreos?!? I’m fully confident in knowing that after you try these, they will be your new favorite dessert!
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Cuisine: American
Recipe type: Dessert
Ingredients
  • 1 Box Brownie mix
  • 16 Oreos, broken into chunks
  • 1 CUP Marshmallow fluff
  • 1 CUP Milk chocolate chocolate chips
  • 4 Oreos, crushed
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line a 9×13 baking pan with foil and spray with non-stick baking spray.
  3. Make the brownie mix according to the package directions. Spread ½ the batter in the prepared pan.
  4. Drop the marshmallow fluff by spoonfuls over the brownie batter.
  5. Sprinkle the Oreo cookie chunks over the top.
  6. Spread the remaining brownie batter over the top.
  7. Bake for 28-30 minutes.
  8. Cool completely.
  9. Enjoy!

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Oreo Marshmallow BrowniesFULL RECIPE: http://chopsecrets.com/oreo-marshmallow-brownies/

Posted by Chop Secrets on Sunday, January 27, 2019

Main dish

Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken

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Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken
When you find a creamy, savory dish like this one, you keep it in your monthly rotation and make it for as many as your friends as possible. It’s THAT delicious! Not to mention how simple it is! And you only have to clean one dish when you are done the cooking! Does it get any better than this?!
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Cuisine: American
Recipe type: Main dish
Ingredients
  • 4 tsp Olive oil, divided
  • 3 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ tsp Kosher salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • ¾ tsp Chili powder
  • ¾ tsp Cumin
  • ½ CUP Onion, finely diced
  • 3 medium Jalapeños, seeds and membranes removed, finely diced
  • 2 Cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ CUP Chicken broth
  • 4oz. Cream cheese
  • 1½ CUP Shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
  1. Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken breasts with the salt, pepper, chili powder and cumin
  3. Add to pan and sear for 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  4. Remove chicken breasts from the skillet to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. (They will finish cooking later.)
  5. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining two teaspoons olive oil to pan.
  6. Add diced onion and jalapeño and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes, until softened.
  7. Add garlic and saute for 30 more seconds.
  8. Add chicken broth and cream cheese and stir until melted.
  9. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and mixture is simmering.
  10. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, along with any accumulated juices, and turn to coat in the cheese sauce.
  11. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 7-9 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. (It will depend on how thick your chicken breasts are.)
  12. Serve chicken breasts with extra sauce spooned over the top.
  13. Enjoy!

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Jalapeño Cheddar ChickenFULL RECIPE: http://chopsecrets.com/jalapeno-cheddar-chicken/

Posted by Chop Secrets on Saturday, January 26, 2019

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Instant Pot Pasta and Meatballs

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Instant Pot Pasta and Meatballs
This Instant Pot dish has made me a hero in my own home.
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Cuisine: American
Recipe type: Main dish
Ingredients
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 14-18 oz bag frozen meatballs
  • 1 12-16 oz box Gemelli, penne or other short pasta
  • 1 24-36 oz jar pasta sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Combine water, meatballs, pasta, pasta sauce and Italian seasoning in the Instant Pot. Secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  2. Using the display panel select the MANUAL function*. Use the +/- buttons and program the Instant Pot for 3 minutes.
  3. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  4. Stir to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  5. Serve topped with grated parmesan cheese.

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Dessert

Oreo Rice Krispies Treats

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Oreo Rice Krispies Treats
I know it’s pretty common to try different styles of rice crispy treats, but this is the first time I’ve ever heard of making them with Oreos! As soon as I found this recipe, I knew I had to try it!! Any Oreo lover out there can appreciate the crispy goodness of these bad boys. These are perfect to whip up before a last minute party!
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Cuisine: American
Recipe type: Dessert
Ingredients
  • 6 CUPS Rice Krispie Cereal
  • 20 Regular Oreos, chopped
  • 5 CUPS Mini marshmallows
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • Sprinkles
Instructions
  1. Spray a 9×13 dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, pour measured Rice Krispie Cereal.
  3. Chop and mash Oreos.
  4. You want the Oreos to be a variety of sizes from chunky to finely crushed.
  5. Add Oreos to Rice Krispy cereal and stir to combine.
  6. In a medium sauce pan, heat butter and marshmallows together over medium heat, stirring constantly, until they melt together.
  7. Pour melted marshmallows over cereal and oreos and use a spatula sprayed with non-stick cooking spray to quickly combine all the ingredients.
  8. As soon as all the cereal is combined, spread mixture into the prepared 9×13″ dish. Use the spatula to press the mixture around the dish, and flatten as needed.
  9. Let sit until completely cooled.
  10. Sprinkles some fun colored sprinkles on top.
  11. Enjoy!

Watch the recipe video here:

Oreo Rice Krispies TreatsFULL RECIPE: http://chopsecrets.com/oreo-rice-krispies-treats/

Posted by Chop Secrets on Friday, January 25, 2019