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  • These Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes are soft, comforting, and surprisingly healthy. Nothing beats a spiced pumpkin treat on a crisp fall morning as the most delicious weekend breakfast! ❤️❤️❤️ 🍁💾 Save this post: Ingredients Lists 👇🍁 1 ½ cups whole milk 2 TB vinegar 1 cup pumpkin puree, 100% pure 1 large egg 2 TB olive oil 6 TB brown sugar, packed 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 tsp dry flax meal 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp cloves 1 ½ TB cinnamon ½ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp table salt Optional toppings: pats of butter, toasted chopped pecans or walnuts, maple syrup, or berries. For printable recipe cards and notes, click on today's story.... or simply google "CHEWOUTLOUD FLUFFY PUMPKIN PANCAKES ") 🍽For more delicious recipes FOLLOW 👉"@chewoutloud"✨ #pumpkinpancakes #fluffypancakes #pancakes #pumpkin #breakfast #vegetarian #healthyfood #healthyeating #healthyrecipes #eatwell #fromscratch #recipeoftheday #easyrecipes #dinnerideas #tasty #delicious #cooking #homecooking #cookingtime #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #eater #foodblogger #feedfeed #todayfood #nytcooking #cookinglight #f52grams #foodblogfeed #thefeedfeed @foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed
  • Easy Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe for a deliciously simple version of Caribbean style roast chicken. This super tender, flavorful jerk chicken will quickly become a dinner favorite. ❤️❤️❤️ 🍁💾 Save this post: Ingredients Lists 👇🍁 10 chicken legs ⅓ cup olive oil 2 TB light brown sugar, packed 1 TB dried thyme 2 tsp ground allspice 2 tsp smoked paprika ¼ – ½ tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 2 ¼ tsp kosher salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 425F with rack on lower middle position. In a bowl, combine all remaining ingredients to form a spice rub/paste mixture. Set aside. Use paper towels to thoroughly dry chicken legs of excess moisture. Use fork to poke holes on all sides of chicken legs. Evenly spread the rub mixture underneath the skin of chicken legs – use clean hands to really push the mixture as far underneath skin as you can – as well as on top of skin. Place chicken on large rimmed/foil-lined baking sheet, with space in between each piece. For smaller-sized chicken legs, bake about 40 minutes; for larger-sized chicken legs, bake about 50 minutes or until nicely browned. Serve immediately, with drippings from baking pan. For printable recipe cards and notes, click on today's story.... or simply google "CHEWOUTLOUD JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN ") 🍽For more delicious recipes FOLLOW 👉"@chewoutloud"✨ #jamaicanjerkchicken #jerkchicken #chicken #jamaicanfood #carribeanfood #glutenfree #homemade #healthyfood #healthyeating #healthyrecipes #eatwell #fromscratch #recipeoftheday #easydinner #easyrecipes #dinnerideas #tasty #delicious #huffposttaste #baking #roasting #buzzfeast #eater #foodblogger #feedfeed #todayfood #f52grams #foodblogfeed #thefeedfeed @foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed
  • Straight out of the Harry Potter series, these Pumpkin Pasties (Hand Pies) are the perfect treat for Halloween. A flaky, buttery crust, sweet pumpkin filling, and spiced glaze make a show-stopping dessert that family and friends will love!❤❤❤ 💾 Save this post: Ingredients List 👇 For the Dough: 2 ½ cups all purpose flour ½ tsp table salt 1 cup salted butter, diced and chilled ½ cup very cold ice water 1 egg, beaten with 2 tsp water (egg wash) coarse sugar for sprinkling For the Filling: 1 cup pure pumpkin puree, canned or homemade ⅓ cup brown sugar, tightly packed 2 TB granulated sugar ¼ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp cloves ¼ tsp ginger For the Glaze/Drizzle: ½ cup powder sugar 1 TB whole milk ⅛ tsp cinnamon ⅛ tsp nutmeg ⅛ tsp ginger ⅛ tsp cloves For printable recipe cards and notes, click on today's story.... or simply google "CHEWOUTLOUD PUMPKIN PASTIES OR HAND PIES ") 🍽For more delicious recipes FOLLOW 👉"@chewoutloud"✨ #handpies #pumpkinpasties #pumpkin #pumpkinseason #pumpkinrecipes #vegetarian #bake #dessert #breakfast #healthyfood #healthyeating #healthyrecipes #eatwell #fromscratch #recipeoftheday #easyrecipes #tasty #delicious #homebaking #homemade #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #eater #foodblogger #feedfeed #todayfood #f52grams #foodblogfeed #thefeedfeed @foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed
  • These sweet potato fries are baked to crispy perfection and seasoned with bold flavors you’ll adore❤️✨❤️ 💾 Save this post: Ingredients Lists 👇 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled or unpeeled 2 TB olive oil 2 tsp cornstarch ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper Optional: freshly chopped parsley or chives, for garnish Instructions Wash and dry potatoes. Use a sharp knife to slice potatoes into even ¼” strips. Immerse the potatoes into a large bowl of cold water for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight. Preheat oven to 425F, and position an oven rack in the middle position. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Drain the potatoes, and use paper towels or clean absorbent cloths to pat dry all excess moisture. In a large sealable bag, add the potatoes. Drizzle evenly with olive oil, and toss to coat evenly. Add the cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss again until the potatoes are evenly coated with the seasonings. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on the lined baking sheet, leaving a little space between them. Bake 15 minutes. Quickly remove the baking sheet from the oven, closing the door to preserve heat, and use tongs or a spatula to flip each fry over. Bake another 7-10 minutes or until fries are browned at the tips. Cool at room temperature for 2 minutes to help them crisp up. Serve warm. For printable recipe cards and notes, click on today's story.... or simply google "CHEWOUTLOUD SWEET POTATO FRIES") 🍽For more delicious recipes FOLLOW 👉"@chewoutloud"✨ #sweetpotatofries #sweetpotato #fries #glutenfree #vegan #vegetarian #bake #healthyfood #healthyeating #healthyrecipes #eatwell #fromscratch #recipeoftheday #easyrecipes #tasty #delicious #cooking #homecooking #cookingtime #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #eater #foodblogger #feedfeed #todayfood #nytcooking #cookinglight #f52grams #foodblogfeed #thefeedfeed @foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed
  • Creamy, rich, and smoky, this 30-Minute Spaghetti Carbonara is one of our favorite Italian dishes. This is one of those meals that is fancy enough for entertaining on the weekend, but easy enough for a simple, delicious weeknight dinner. ❤️✨❤️ 💾 Save this post: Ingredients Lists 👇 ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 8 slices bacon, thick-cut, cut into small pieces ½ cup dry white wine* 3 large eggs ½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving ½ cup romano cheese, grated 4 large garlic cloves, minced 1 lb spaghetti, dry kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste ¼ cup chopped parsley for garnish For printable recipe cards and notes, click on .... or simply google ("CHEWOUTLOUD 30-MINUTE SPAGHETTI CARBONARA") 🍽For more delicious recipes FOLLOW 👉"@chewoutloud"✨ #spaghetticarbonara #pasta #pastarecipe #spaghetti #carbonara #italiancuisine #healthyfood #healthyeating #healthyrecipes #eatwell #fromscratch #recipeoftheday #easyrecipes #dinnerideas #tasty #delicious #cooking #homecooking #cookingtime #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #eater #foodblogger #feedfeed #todayfood #nytcooking #cookinglight #f52grams #foodblogfeed #thefeedfeed @foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed
  • These Honey Cornbread Muffins are sweetened with pure honey; no refined sugar. These honey cornbread muffins are tender, soft, and moist. They’re hearty and not overly sweet; perfect with chili or try them for a satisfying breakfast! ✨❤✨ 💾 Save this post: Ingredients List 👇 2 cups unbleached all purpose flour 1 cup fine ground, whole grain yellow cornmeal 1 ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp table salt 2 large eggs ⅔ cup pure honey 8 TB regular butter, melted ¾ cup whole sour cream ⅓ cup whole milk 1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels Optional: Soft honey butter for topping 🍽️ For printable recipe cards and notes, click on today's story... or simply google " CHEWOUTLOUD CHEWY HONEY CORNBREAD MUFFINS " ✨ For more delicious recipes FOLLOW 👉"@chewoutloud" #cornbread #cornbreadmuffins #honeycornbread #muffins #foodie #baking #vegetarian #healthyfood #healthyeating #healthyrecipes #mixing #dessert #fallrecipes #homemade #eatwell #fromscratch #recipeoftheday #easyrecipes #tasty #delicious #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #eater #foodblogger #feedfeed #todayfood #f52grams #foodblogfeed #thefeedfeed @foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed