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It's really simple to make these rich, fudgy dark chocolate brownies. You can make rich brownies with just one bowl and a few simple ingredients. They will satisfy your chocolate cravings for sure.

Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter. 1 cup granulated sugar. 2 large eggs. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/4 teaspoon baking powder.

Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in short bursts until fully melted. Add sugar to the melted butter and stir until well combined. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract. Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder to the mixture. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.

You can start your day off right with these tasty and healthy sweet potato breakfast boats. With a tasty mix of beans inside and avocado, salsa, and vegan sour cream on top, these are sure to satisfy your breakfast cravings.

Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes. 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed. 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper. 1/4 cup diced red onion. 1/4 cup corn kernels. 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin. 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika. Salt and pepper, to taste. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro. 1 avocado, sliced. Salsa, for serving. Vegan sour cream, for serving.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400F 200C. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out a bit of the flesh to create a hollow space for the filling. In a bowl, mix the black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, corn, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Fill each sweet potato half with the bean mixture. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender. Top each sweet potato with avocado slices, salsa, and vegan sour cream. Serve hot.

Enjoy the smoky and spicy flavors of Chipotle's famous barbacoa with this easy slow cooker recipe. Tender beef infused with chipotle peppers, garlic, and aromatic spices makes for a delicious meal that's perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients: 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks. 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar. 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 1 small onion, chopped. 1 tbsp ground cumin. 1 tbsp dried oregano. 1 tbsp smoked paprika. 1 tsp ground cloves. 1/2 cup beef broth. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tbsp vegetable oil.

Instructions: Apple cider vinegar, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, paprika, cloves, and beef broth should all be put in a blender. Mix until it's smooth. Add salt and pepper to the beef chunks. Put vegetable oil in a pan and heat it over medium-high heat. On all sides, brown the beef chunks. Put the beef that has been browned in a slow cooker. Mix the chipotle ingredients together and then pour them over the beef in the slow cooker. Put the lid on top and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the beef is soft and breaks apart easily. Shred the beef with two forks after it's done cooking and mix it well with the sauce. Grilled chicken can be put on salads, burritos, tacos, or bowls.

This fig and prosciutto pasta recipe is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. Juicy figs, salty prosciutto, and crunchy walnuts come together with garlic-infused olive oil to create a memorable pasta dish.

Ingredients: 8 oz pasta of your choice. 6 fresh figs, quartered. 4 slices prosciutto, torn into pieces. 1/4 cup chopped walnuts. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 2 tbsp olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. Grated Parmesan cheese for serving.

Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta until it is al dente. Remove the water and set it aside. Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute, until the garlic smells good. To the skillet, add figs cut into quarters, prosciutto torn into pieces, and walnuts chopped up. Stirring every now and then, cook for 34 minutes, until the prosciutto is crispy and the figs are just starting to get soft. Toss the cooked pasta with the fig mixture after adding it to the pan. Add pepper and salt to taste. Grate some Parmesan cheese on top and serve hot. Have fun with your tasty fig and prosciutto pasta!

For a quick and easy breakfast, this low-carb micro French toast recipe is great. It tastes great and is good for you, so you can enjoy it in the morning without feeling bad.

Ingredients: 2 tbsp almond flour. 1 tbsp coconut flour. 1/4 tsp baking powder. 1 egg. 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. 1/4 tsp cinnamon. 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil for cooking. Sugar-free syrup optional, for serving.

Instructions: In a small mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, and baking powder. Add in the egg, almond milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined. Grease a microwave-safe mug or ramekin with butter or coconut oil. Pour the batter into the greased mug or ramekin. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, or until the French toast is cooked through and firm to the touch. Carefully remove from the microwave and let cool for a minute. Top with sugar-free syrup if desired, and enjoy!

With this easy Salisbury steak recipe, you can make a hearty meal with seasoned ground beef patties and a rich onion gravy.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1/3 cup breadcrumbs. 1/4 cup finely chopped onion. 1 egg. 1/4 cup milk. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. 1 onion, sliced. 2 cups beef broth. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. 2 tablespoons water.

Instructions: In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, egg, milk, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well. Shape mixture into 4 patties. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add patties and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove patties from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add sliced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. In a small bowl, mix beef broth, flour, and water until smooth. Pour into the skillet with onions. Return patties to skillet, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until patties are cooked through and sauce has thickened.

Bars of blueberry pie Brownies have the fruity taste of blueberry pie and the rich chocolate taste of brownies. Enjoy this tasty mix of two popular desserts.

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed. 2 cups fresh blueberries. 1/2 cup granulated sugar for filling. 2 tablespoons lemon juice. 2 teaspoons cornstarch. 2 large eggs. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted. 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 190C 375F. A 9x9-inch baking pan should be greased. Put flour, salt, and 1/2 cup of sugar in a bowl and mix them together. Add cold butter and mix until the mixture looks like big crumbs. Spread the mix out in the bottom of the pan that has been prepared. Lemon juice, cornstarch, and 1/2 cup of sugar should be mixed together in a different bowl. Cover the crust with the blueberry mix. Mix the eggs, melted butter, chocolate chips, and vanilla in a small bowl until everything is well mixed. Pour on top of the blueberry layer. If you want, you can sprinkle chopped pecans on top. For 35 to 40 minutes, or until just barely browned. Let cool all the way down before cutting into bars.

Elevate your deviled eggs with this fancy recipe that combines creamy deviled egg filling with flaky puff pastry cups. Perfect for parties or special occasions, these deviled eggs are sure to impress.

Ingredients: 6 fresh eggs. 1 sheet of puff pastry. 2 tablespoons mayonnaise. 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard. 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 1/4 teaspoon paprika. Chopped fresh chives for garnish.

Instructions: Preheat your oven to 400F 200C. Boil the fresh eggs for 10 minutes, then transfer them to an ice bath to cool and peel them. While the eggs are boiling, roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 12 small squares. Place each square into a muffin tin to form pastry cups. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until they are golden brown and puffed. Once the eggs are peeled, cut them in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks. Place the yolks in a bowl and mash them with a fork. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the mashed yolks. Mix until smooth and creamy. Scoop the deviled egg mixture into a piping bag or a plastic sandwich bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the deviled egg mixture into the cooled pastry cups. Garnish each deviled egg pastry cup with chopped fresh chives. Serve and enjoy your Fancy Deviled Eggs in Pastry Cups!