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Green Chile Chicken Tamale Cupcakes

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Green Chile Chicken Tamale Cupcakes by  Karen Delgado Green Chile Chicken Tamale Cupcakes Serves 12 cupcakes Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Ingredients For the crust: 1 1/2 cups of corn flour 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Salt to taste For the Filling: 2 cups shredded chicken 1/2 pound tomatillos, husked and quartered 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/4 medium yellow onion 1 jalapeño 1 poblano chile, seeded 1 bunch of cilantro leaves, cleaned and chopped Salt and pepper to taste To assemble: Cacique Ranchero Queso Fresco Cacique Crema Mexicana Agria Coarsely chopped fresh cilantro Directions For the crust: Heat the oven to 350F and arrange a rack in the middle. Place all of the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well with your hands until combined. The dough should hold together when squeezed in your hand. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, set aside. For the Filling: Bo

Pumpkin Cheesecake

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Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake If you want a spin on a classic fall dessert then you’ve got to try this pumpkin pie cheesecake recipe. Rich, smooth and bursting with flavors of pumpkin, cream and fall spices this recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Also, this recipe uses all natural ingredients and is healthy! Pumpkin is loaded with vitamin A and potassium. Goat cheese is packed with nutrients like calcium, vitamin B2 and protein. And cinnamon is loaded with anti-oxidants. I can’t wait for you to indulge in this creamy and decadent pumpkin dessert recipe! PRINT  PDF Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Recipe Total Time:  2 hours, 15 minutes Serves:  8-10 INGREDIENTS: 1 cup  almond flour 1/2 cup almonds, crushed 1/4 cup  coconut sugar 1/4 tsp  baking soda 1/4 tsp  cinnamon 3 tbsp butter, melted 10 inch springform pan 1 tsp  cinnamon 1 tsp  ginger 1/2 tsp  nutmeg 8 ounces chèvre goat cheese 1 1/2 cups  coconut sugar 16 ounces organic cream cheese 1 1/4 cup 

Steamed Brussels Sprouts With Grainy Mustard and Orange Dressing

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Photo by Heather Meldrom INGREDIENTS 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed 3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard ¼ cup orange marmalade 1 tablespoon cider vinegar kosher salt and black pepper DIRECTIONS Turn slow cooker to high and set timer for 2 hours. Pour in enough boiling water to come up one inch inside the ceramic insert. Fit a metal or bamboo steamer basket into the slow cooker and cover with slow cooker lid. Let water come back to a simmer, then add Brussels sprouts to basket. Cover and steam until tender, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together mustard, marmalade, and cider vinegar. When Brussels sprouts are tender, carefully remove steamer insert and transfer sprouts to bowl with mustard mixture. Stir until sprouts are completely coated and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

MY REVIEW: Perfect Brows

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Product Description 100% ORGANIC INGREDIENTS. BEESWAX. MANGO. COCOA. 100% NATURAL. VITAMINS ENRICHED. NO MINERAL OIL. NO PARABENS. NO HORMONES. PERFECT BROWS Balm’s soft and waxy texture and lightweight density makes the product very convenient to use. This multitasking growing & styling balm will visually improve the look, shine and quality of your existing eyebrows. PERFECT BROWS Eyebrows Growth Balm comes in a unique Tinted formula that provides a tinting effect in shades of brown that give eyebrows a darker look, and our Original formula that was designed for those who would like to keep their eyebrows a lighter color. What It Does:  This botanical product makes your brows look well groomed, shiny and healthy, all while being treated. The PERFECT BROWS Balm pomade is the quickest way to not only flatter, but improve the density of your existing eyebrows. Whether you’re looking to style eye-opening arches or treat and re-grow your eyebrows, PERFECT BROWS balm will leave yo

MY REVIEW: MaxiZest Retinol Serum

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Product Description RETINOL SERUM 2.5% with Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin E + Green Tea + Jojoba Oil – Our #1 BEST ANTI WRINKLE ANTI AGING SERUM for FACE, EYES, FINE LINES and UNDER EYE DARK CIRLES – UNCLOGS PORES, EVENS SKIN TONE, IMPROVES SKIN COLOR - 1 OZ (30ml) ADVANCED CORRECTING FORMULA: Contains a powerhouse of natural, plant-based ingredients. Maximum strength 2.5% Retinol (Vitamin A), an organic herbal infusion, botanical Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin E, Green tea and Jojoba oil work synergistically together to reverse the signs of ageing with less dryness and irritation to your skin. Our retinol night serum for face is gentile enough for daily use and is also the perfect face serum for oily skin. Also suitable for all other skin types including for sensitive skin. This anti aging face product is the perfect retinol face serum for men and women. EFFECTIVE MOISTURIZATION SYSTEM: Softens and heals skin from the inside out. The molecular structure of our 2.5% retinol anti aging face s

BODYROCK X – DAY 29 – CHISEL YOUR CORE

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HOST:  LISA POSTED  in   BODYROCK Read more:  http://www.bodyrock.tv/workouts/bodyrock/bodyrock-x-day-29-chisel-your-core/#ixzz3sKHUq5Yh Follow us:  @bodyrocktv on Twitter  |  BodyTock.Tv on Facebook Workout BreakDown: Set Your  Interval Timers  To 50 Seconds Work & 10 Seconds Rest. Complete the Following Workout 3 x Through. Increase today’s workout burn by adding your  BodyRock Vest . It’s a game changer. Crab Toe Touches – L&R Alternate Russian Twists & Leg Lift’s  – Using Free Weights Single Leg Lifts & Swimmer Arms * Dive Bombers Post Your Scores Below. Workout Picture Tutorial: 1. Crab Toe Touches – L&R Alternate         2. Russian Twists & Leg Lift’s  – Using Free Weights        3. Single Leg Lifts & Swimmer Arms        4. Dive Bombers             RECOMMENDED EQUIPM Read more:  http://www.bodyrock.tv/workouts/bodyrock/bodyrock-x-day-29-chisel-your-core/#ixzz3sKHI7KaT Follow us:  @bodyrocktv

Southwest Pumpkin Soup

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INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small white onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 jalapeño, minced 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon One 15-ounce can pure pumpkin puree 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Roasted pumpkin seeds, for garnish Queso fresco, for garnish Cilantro, for garnish Kosher salt INSTRUCTIONS In a large pot, melt the butter over moderate heat. Once the butter is just beginning to brown, add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, jalapeño, chile powder, cumin and cinnamon and cook for 3 minutes. Add the pumpkin puree and broth, stirring to incorporate, then season with the salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the cream and let cool for 10 minutes. Transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender in the pot) and puree until smooth. If needed, add additional water or broth to re

7 Little-Known Beauty Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide

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Chances are you have a bottle of hydrogen peroxide tucked away in your medicine cabinet, buried somewhere behind your product graveyard—the spot where you stash beauty products you don’t really use but think you might want someday. Well, now there’s a reason to resurrect that unassuming bottle of hydrogen peroxide—actually, several reasons. Scroll through for all of the ways you can use this underrated $2 product in your beauty routine! 1 / 7 Hydrogen peroxide  ($2) is the all-in-one mouthwash you didn’t know existed. Not only does it kill the germs that cause bad breath, reduce bacteria buildup, and diminish gum inflammation, but the peroxide also acts as a bleaching agent, making it an excellent teeth whitener. Some even say it helps alleviate toothaches and canker sores. Just swish it around for 30 to 60 seconds. If you do this every day, consider diluting hydrogen peroxide to make a half-water, half–hydrogen peroxide mixture to swish. 2 / 7 Hydroge

BODYROCK X – DAY 28 – PLYO HIIT WORKOUT

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HOST:  LISA POSTED  in   BODYROCK Read more:  http://www.bodyrock.tv/workouts/bodyrock/bodyrock-x-day-28-plyo-hiit-workout/#ixzz3s3oJFctE Follow us:  @bodyrocktv on Twitter  |  BodyTock.Tv on Facebook 3 rounds minimum. Workout BreakDown: Set Your  Interval Timers  To 50 Seconds Work & 10 Seconds Rest. Complete the Following Workout 3 x Through. Increase today’s workout burn by adding your  BodyRock Vest . It’s a game changer. Diamond Tuck Jumps – 2 Second Hold 10 High Knees & Drop Down & Roll Jack Ab & 10 Mountain Climbers Weighted Jump & Ski Ab – Forward & Back Jumps  – Using Free Weight Log Jumps & 1 Leg Jump – L&R Alternate Post Your Scores Below. Workout Picture Tutorial: 1. Diamond Tuck Jumps – 2 Second Hold     2. 10 High Knees & Drop Down & Roll Jack Ab & 10 Mountain Climbers               3. Weighted Jump & Ski Ab – Forward & Back Jumps  – Using Free Weight