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Maple Cinnamon Walnut Granola

  Source:  Sweet Savory and Steph Ingredients: 2 cups old fashioned oats 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pinch of kosher salt 1/2 cup maple syrup Directions: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the maple syrup. Pour the syrup over the mixture and stir thoroughly to ensure an even coating. Spread the granola on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Make an even layer with no gaps so that clumps will form as it bakes. Bake at 325 for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 30-60 minutes before breaking into pieces.

Gochujang Noodles

  Source:  Pinch of Yum  (adapted) Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3/4 tablespoon gochujang sauce (more if you want more spice) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons water 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 clove minced garlic 1 pound ground chicken 1/2 teaspoon salt black pepper 2 packets ramen (just the noodles, not the seasoning) 1-2 cups fresh spinach sesame seeds Directions: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, gochujang sauce, tomato paste, peanut butter, water, sugar, sesame oil, and garlic. Set aside. Cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Boil the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. When the chicken is done, add the spinach, cooked noodles, and sauce to the pan. Continue heating over medium heat, tossing to combine, until the spinach is wilted. Serve with sesame seeds.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

 Source:  Cooktop Cove  (adapted) Ingredients: 9-inch graham cracker crumb or chocolate pie crust 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup powdered sugar 8 oz. cream cheese, softened (reduced fat is fine) Directions: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and 1/2 cup cream. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted. Pour into the bottom of the pie crust. Refrigerate until set. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, powdered sugar and cream cheese until smooth. In a separate mixing bowl, whip the remaining cup of cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture. Spread over the chocolate layer in the pie crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Dinner Rolls

  Source:  Gimme Some Oven Ingredients: 1 cup water 2 tablespoons melted butter 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 3 1/2 to 4 cups flour 1 teaspoon fine sea salt extra butter Directions: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the water and melted butter. Then add the milk and honey and stir until combined. Microwave until the temperature reaches 110. Pour the mixture into a mixing bowl for a stand mixer. Sprinkle the yeast over the top, give it a quick stir with a fork, and let it rest for 5 minutes until foamy. Add 3 1/2 cups flour and salt. Use the dough hook to mix in the dry ingredients on medium-low speed until combined. If the dough is sticking to the side of the bowl, add 1/4 cup at a time until the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl and is only slightly sticky to the touch. (Don't use more than 4 total cups of flour.) Continue mixing on low speed for 4-5 minutes until the dough is smooth. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl. Cover it wit...