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Homemade Drumsticks are a fun and delicious treat that you can easily make using your favorite ice cream flavors and toppings. These crunchy, creamy delights are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth on a hot day.

Ingredients: 1 quart of your favorite ice cream. 1 cup chocolate chips. 1/2 cup chopped nuts such as almonds or peanuts. 12 sugar cones. 1/2 cup melted chocolate for dipping.

Instructions: Take the ice cream out of the freezer and let it soften for about 5-10 minutes. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Dip the rims of each sugar cone into the melted chocolate and then dip into the chopped nuts, coating the rims. Scoop the softened ice cream into each cone, packing it down gently. Drizzle melted chocolate over the top of each drumstick. Place drumsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm. Once frozen, enjoy your homemade drumsticks!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Enjoy the rich and tasty flavors of this Chocolate Covered Banana Smoothie Bowl. What a great mix of chocolate and banana goodness! Add your favorite toppings for extra flavor and texture.

Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas. 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder. 1/2 cup Greek yogurt. 1/2 cup almond milk. 2 tablespoons honey. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 cup ice cubes. Toppings: sliced banana, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, shredded coconut.

Instructions: Peel and slice the ripe bananas. In a blender, combine the banana slices, cocoa powder, Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add the ice cubes and blend again until well combined. Pour the smoothie into a bowl. Top with sliced banana, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and shredded coconut. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

The peppermint cream cheese frosting on these chocolate cupcakes makes them a great holiday treat. The rich chocolate cupcakes have a minty frosting on top that will make your mouth water. For the finishing touch, add some holiday toppings!

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar. 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder. 1 1/2 tsp baking powder. 1 1/2 tsp baking soda. 1 tsp salt. 2 large eggs. 1 cup buttermilk. 1/2 cup vegetable oil. 2 tsp vanilla extract. 1 cup boiling water. 8 oz cream cheese, softened. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 4 cups powdered sugar. 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies. 1/2 tsp peppermint extract. Red food coloring optional. Mini chocolate chips for garnish optional.

Instructions: Warm your oven up to 350 F 175C and put paper liners in a cupcake tin. Add the cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a large bowl. Use a sieve to mix the ingredients together. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix everything together well. Add the hot water and mix the batter well until it is smooth. It's okay that the batter isn't very thick. The batter should be about two thirds of the way up each cupcake liner. After the oven is hot, bake the cupcakes for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean. Take the cupcakes out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes in the pan. Then, move them to a wire rack to cool completely. Get the frosting ready while the cupcakes cool. Cream cheese and butter should be softened. Put them in a bowl and beat them together until they are smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and crushed peppermint candies to the cream cheese mixture little by little. It's important to mix the frosting well so that it's smooth. You can make the frosting pink for the holiday season by adding a few drops of red food coloring. Mix until the color is spread out evenly. Spread or pipe the peppermint cream cheese frosting on each cupcake once they are completely cool. If you want, you can add more crushed peppermint candies and mini chocolate chips as a garnish. Serve your chocolate cupcakes with peppermint cream cheese frosting and enjoy them!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

With this smash burger recipe, you can make the best burger ever. The Baking Steel makes sure that the crust is crispy and that the patty stays juicy and tasty. You can change the toppings on your burger to make it truly your own.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 80% lean. Salt and pepper to taste. 4 slices American cheese. 4 hamburger buns. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. 4 tablespoons mayonnaise. 4 tablespoons ketchup. 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce. 1/2 cup sliced pickles. 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions. Mustard and other condiments, as desired.

Instructions: Preheat your Baking Steel on the stovetop over medium-high heat for 20 minutes. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape them into balls. Season each beef ball generously with salt and pepper. Place a portion of beef onto the hot Baking Steel and use a flat spatula to smash it down into a thin patty. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the edges start to crisp and turn brown. Flip the patty, add a slice of American cheese, and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the cheese melts. Remove the patty from the Baking Steel and repeat the process with the remaining beef portions. Toast the hamburger buns on the Baking Steel for about 1 minute until they are lightly browned. Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun and ketchup on the top half. Place a lettuce leaf on the mayo-covered bun, followed by a smash burger patty. Top with pickles and sliced red onions, and add condiments of your choice. Place the ketchup-covered bun on top, and your Ultimate Smash Burger is ready to serve!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

With this smash burger recipe, you can make the best burger ever. The Baking Steel makes sure that the crust is crispy and that the patty stays juicy and tasty. You can change the toppings on your burger to make it truly your own.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 80% lean. Salt and pepper to taste. 4 slices American cheese. 4 hamburger buns. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. 4 tablespoons mayonnaise. 4 tablespoons ketchup. 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce. 1/2 cup sliced pickles. 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions. Mustard and other condiments, as desired.

Instructions: Preheat your Baking Steel on the stovetop over medium-high heat for 20 minutes. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape them into balls. Season each beef ball generously with salt and pepper. Place a portion of beef onto the hot Baking Steel and use a flat spatula to smash it down into a thin patty. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the edges start to crisp and turn brown. Flip the patty, add a slice of American cheese, and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the cheese melts. Remove the patty from the Baking Steel and repeat the process with the remaining beef portions. Toast the hamburger buns on the Baking Steel for about 1 minute until they are lightly browned. Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun and ketchup on the top half. Place a lettuce leaf on the mayo-covered bun, followed by a smash burger patty. Top with pickles and sliced red onions, and add condiments of your choice. Place the ketchup-covered bun on top, and your Ultimate Smash Burger is ready to serve!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

With this smash burger recipe, you can make the best burger ever. The Baking Steel makes sure that the crust is crispy and that the patty stays juicy and tasty. You can change the toppings on your burger to make it truly your own.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 80% lean. Salt and pepper to taste. 4 slices American cheese. 4 hamburger buns. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. 4 tablespoons mayonnaise. 4 tablespoons ketchup. 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce. 1/2 cup sliced pickles. 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions. Mustard and other condiments, as desired.

Instructions: Preheat your Baking Steel on the stovetop over medium-high heat for 20 minutes. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape them into balls. Season each beef ball generously with salt and pepper. Place a portion of beef onto the hot Baking Steel and use a flat spatula to smash it down into a thin patty. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the edges start to crisp and turn brown. Flip the patty, add a slice of American cheese, and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the cheese melts. Remove the patty from the Baking Steel and repeat the process with the remaining beef portions. Toast the hamburger buns on the Baking Steel for about 1 minute until they are lightly browned. Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun and ketchup on the top half. Place a lettuce leaf on the mayo-covered bun, followed by a smash burger patty. Top with pickles and sliced red onions, and add condiments of your choice. Place the ketchup-covered bun on top, and your Ultimate Smash Burger is ready to serve!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

You can still enjoy the taste of pizza without the gluten! Almond flour, coconut flour, and tapioca flour are mixed together to make this gluten-free pizza crust. It's a crispy and tasty base for your favorite toppings.

Ingredients: 2 cups almond flour. 1/4 cup coconut flour. 1/4 cup tapioca flour. 1/4 cup ground flaxseed. 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 2 eggs. 1/4 cup olive oil. 1/4 cup water.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F 200C. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, tapioca flour, ground flaxseed, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Add eggs, olive oil, and water to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms. Transfer the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place another piece of parchment paper on top of the dough. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to your desired thickness. Remove the top parchment paper and pierce the dough with a fork to prevent air bubbles. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is lightly golden. Remove from the oven and add your favorite toppings. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes or until the toppings are cooked and the crust is crispy. Slice and serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes