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Paleo Brownies

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I've made these brownies quite a bit, especially since my oldest has started eating grain and dairy free.  They are quick to throw together and are even enjoyed by my non-Paleo eaters.  Here's the recipe (slightly modified from this recipe ): Paleo Brownies 6 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 3 eggs, room temperature 3/4 cup cocoa powder 3/4 almond butter (we use no sugar added) 2/3 cup honey 3/8 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/4 cup mini enjoy life chocolate chips, optional Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Grease a 7 by 10 inch pan with coconut oil.   Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips in food processor and mix until well-blended.  Spread into prepared pan and sprinkle with chocolate chips if desired. Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until center is almost set.  Let cool, and store in the fridge until devoured!  Enjoy!

Our Favorite Cinnamon Rolls

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I have made these cinnamon rolls more times than I can count!  I have combined a couple of recipes and modified them slightly, so I decided to post my techniques all in one place.  The recipe I use for the rolls is actually from a raspberry sweet roll recipe that I found on Pinterest.  I have actually made the entire recipe, and it is really good.  The recipe for the frosting is from a post for 30 minute cinnamon knots .  However, I double the recipe because we like a little bit of cinnamon roll with our frosting!  I highly recommned making the cinnamon knot recipe with kids--it's quick, easy, and fun.  (It is also messy, so make these before you plan to mop your kitchen floor! Also, plan for the process to take longer than 30 minutes!  ☺)  Here's my recipe! Our Favorite Cinnamon Rolls (adapted from this recipe ) 2 cups whole milk (2% works, too) 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 4 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast  7  cups all-purpose flour 2 eggs, lightly beaten Filling

Bacon-wrapped Chicken

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I believe that, for most recipes, "bacon makes it better"!  So, when I saw a recipe for bacon-wrapped chicken, I knew I had to try it. Since my discovery of the recipe, I have made this dish often.  It is always a hit at potlucks.  Just place in the crockpot on the keep warm setting.  To serve as an appetizer, you can cut the chicken into three strips and put a toothpick into each piece.   Here is the recipe (adapted from this recipe ) Bacon-wrapped Chicken 2.5 pounds chicken breasts (about 4 ounces each chicken breast.  I use a box of Schwan's chicken breasts) 20 thin slices bacon (thick does not work as well to wrap around the chicken strips) 1/4 cup honey 1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 Tablespoon brown mustard Fresh ground black pepper Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.  Cut each piece of chicken lenghtwise into two strips.  Wrap each piece of chicken with a  strip of bacon.  (Tip: I do this with the chicken still partially frozen.  It's easier to cut an