Dr Pepper ice cream blends the nostalgia of a soda fountain drink with the indulgence of freshly churned ice cream. The creamy texture balances perfectly with the unique soda taste, creating a refreshing frozen treat.
Dr Pepper Float Ice Cream
When I heard about Blue Bell’s Dr Pepper Float Ice Cream, I immediately filed that under “must try ASAP.” Lucky for me, after just a few attempts, I had an ice cream churning that delivered all of the Dr Pepper float flavors I was craving.
Did you know there are 23 different flavors in Dr Pepper? And while the unique blend of flavors is a closely guarded secret, some commonly speculated ingredients include Almond, Amaretto, Blackberry, Black Licorice, Caramel, Carrot, Clove, Cherry Cola, Ginger, Juniper, Lemon, Molasses, Nutmeg, Orange, Prune, Plum, Pepper, Root Beer, Rum, Raspberry, Tomato, and Vanilla.
I can’t say I’ve ever noticed most of those flavors in the soda, as I’m clearly not a super-taster. But cherry, almond, and vanilla? Those are flavors I can taste in the soda and they ring through in this ice cream.
Dr Pepper ice cream is a quirky flavor that has been a hit with everyone who has tried it so far. It’s distinctly Dr Pepper, while also a treat for anyone who loves cherries as much as I do. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoy this ice cream.
Girl scout cookie meets cupcake in these rich chocolatey, caramel, and toasted coconut Samoa Cupcakes!
I’m so thrilled that stores have started making knock off Girl Scout cookies so that I don’t have to wait until March to devour all my favorite Girl Scout cookie flavors. Keebler has a version of the Samoa cookie and Walmart even has it’s own Great Value version. So you can make these Samoa cupcakes all year round!
Samoa Cookie Inspiration
I love cupcakes and Samoa cookies so why not mash the two together?! Voila! It’s seriously a party in your mouth. I chose to use a yellow cake for the cupcake to mimic the shortbread in the cookie and then I dipped it in ganache similar to how the bottom of a Samoa is covered in chocolate.
I was going to top the cupcake with just a caramel/coconut mix but what kind of cupcake would that be without a buttery frosting?! The caramel buttercream is divine! I could eat it by the spoonful! And we top it with a sprinkle of toasted coconut!
Oh and for extra good measure I drizzled more caramel and ganache on top of the cupcakes creating a delicious mess. These Samoa Cupcakes are going to blow your minds! Enjoy!
Ingredients for Samoa Cupcakes
There are a few steps that go into making this cupcake recipe, but don’t worry, every ingredients and step is worth it! Here are the ingredients you will need:
Cupcakes:
- Dry Ingredients: All-Purpose Flour, Cornstarch, Baking Powder, Baking Soda and Salt
- Wet Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla and Sour Cream
Ganache:
- Milk Chocolate Chips
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Heavy Whipping Cream
Caramel Frosting:
- Butter
- Powdered Sugar
- Caramel Sauce
- Vanilla
Topping:
- Samoa Girl Scout Cookies
- Sweetened Coconut Flakes
- Caramel Sauce
The measurements for each ingredients can be found in the recipe at the end of this post. Keep scrolling down for all the details!
How to Make Samoa Cupcakes
Now that you know all the ingredients you need, here is the step-by-step guide to making them:
Cupcakes:
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line muffin tins with paper liners.
- Combine: Add all the dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl and mix to combine.
- Beat: Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and beat until light and creamy.
- Mix: Add the eggs one at a time mixing thoroughly between each egg. Then mix in the vanilla and sour cream.
- Combine: Add in the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- Bake: Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners
Spicy Cajun potatoes are a great side dish for grilled and roasted meats. They are also delicious chopped up with a soft egg on top or tossed into egg burritos with a bit of sausage or bacon.
Cajun Potatoes
My family can not get enough of the Cajun flavors we’ve grown to love. Whether it’s a shrimp boil at home or a quick sausage pasta, we love these flavors.
Cajun spices are exactly what the blank canvas of potatoes needs in order to shine. All of these herbs and spices provide an abundance of flavor in every crispy on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside, bite of roasted cajun potato.
I just realized a week or two ago that I haven’t yet shared this recipe here. It’s a family favorite from my first cookbook and we’ve been making these potatoes regularly for at least 7-8 years now. These potatoes are a big hit in our breakfast burritos anytime we have some left over.
Cajun dipping sauce is the supporting star of the seafood boil show, providing a fiery, smoky punch with each bite. (Not a fan of too much heat? Just dial down the cayenne in any of these recipes.)
Cajun Roasted Potatoes
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Try this delicious recipe for Chicken Florentine, a classic French dish featuring tender chicken and flavorful spinach in a creamy sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Our middle daughter was the funniest little eater as a young girl. She wouldn’t touch mashed potatoes, but she loved spinach. She wouldn’t eat pepperoni, but she would eat prosciutto. She wouldn’t even look at spaghetti, but she would eat Chicken Florentine.
Don’t get me wrong here, I am NOT complaining that she had a more mature palate (especially since she was so picky and only wanted cereal or “dillas”), but seriously, I never knew what she is going to like. This recipe was one thing she would gobble up, and that is really saying something!
Ingredients for Chicken Florentine
Who would have every thought that a lightly breaded, pan-seared chicken breasts covered in a creamy herb sauce with a hint of lemon would be a dinner she would devour?! This chicken florentine recipe is totally fabulous. Here is what you will need:
- Chicken Breasts: butterflied to make 4 thinner chicken pieces
- Flour: just regular all purpose flour is all you need
- Smoked Paprika: adds flavor to the light breading for the chicken
- Garlic Herb Seasoning: adds flavor to the chicken
- Olive Oil: helps sear the chicken breasts
- Butter: adds flavor and richness
- Garlic: adds flavor to the sauce
- White Wine: use a dry white wine
- Chicken Broth: adds flavor and acts as the base of the sauce
- Heavy Cream: adds richness
- Lemon: adds a bright pop of flavor and acidity
- Kosher Salt: adds flavor
- Black Pepper: adds flavor
- Parmesan: acts as a garnish to the dish
- Baby Spinach: adds flavor, color, texture and nutrients to the sauce
The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post. Keep scrolling for all details!
How to Make Chicken Florentine
Here are the basic steps for making this easy chicken dinner:
- Cut: Butterfly the two chicken breasts to create 4 pieces.
- Whisk: Add the flour and seasonings to the plan and whisk everything together. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture on all sides.
- Sear: In a cast iron skillet over the medium-high heat, add some olive oil and butter and when shimmering, add the chicken. Reduce the heat to medium and sear each side for a few minutes until golden on each side. Remove the chicken to a plate.
- Sauté: Add the remaining butter to the skillet and sauté the garlic and then add the rest of the garlic herb seasoning.
- Simmer: Now we are going to make the cream sauce. Add the white wine and chicken broth and simmer until reduced by half.
- Stir: Add the heavy cream and simmer then add a squeeze of lemon j
Blackberry cheesecake brownies that will have everyone begging for seconds. A rich brownie base, tangy cheesecake and sweet blackberry swirl!
Brownies are perfect in every way. Fudgy, moist, chocolatey, and oh-so-satisfying. I’ve loved brownies ever since I was a little girl. I had to share these blackberry cheesecake brownies with you all.
These brownies look gourmet and no one will know that you actually made these babies in your PJs! That beautiful purple swirl in the white creamy cheesecake is just stunning!
Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies
These blackberry cheesecake brownies are perfect: a rich chocolate brownie base topped with tangy cheesecake, all swirled with tart blackberries. Here are the ingredients you will need for each component:
Blackberry Puree
- Blackberries: frozen or fresh blackberries work fine
- Sugar: regular white granulated sugar
- Water: helps thin out the puree
Brownies
- Butter: adds flavor, richness, and all the fat you need for moist tender brownies
- Sugar: adds sweetness to balance out the bitterness of the cocoa
- Eggs: gives structure to the brownies
- Vanilla Extract: adds flavor
- Salt: enhances all the flavors
- Cocoa Powder: gives all the rich chocolatey flavor
- Flour: regular all-purpose flour is all you need
Cheesecake
- Cream Cheese: make sure it’s softened to room temperature
- Greek Yogurt: adds creaminess and tang to the cheesecake layer
- Egg: adds structure to the cheesecake
- Sugar: adds sweetness
- Salt: enhances all the flavors
The measurements and details for all the ingredients can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
How to Make Cheesecake Brownies from Scratch
To make cheesecake brownies from scratch you only need basic ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, flour, cocoa, etc. for the brownies. You’ll also need a few ingredients for the blackberry puree and cream cheese layers. Here are the step-by-step instructions:
Blackberry Puree
- Combine: add all the ingredients to a saucepan and place over medium-high heat stirring occasionally to break down the blackberries.
- Strain: pour the puree into a fine mesh strainer over a small bowl and push the blackberries through with a spatula preserving all the liquid and dispose of the solids.
- Cool: allow the strained puree to cool to room temperature.
Brownies
- Prep: preheat the oven to 325°F and line a square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Melt: add the butter to a microwave safe bowl and melt the butter in 30 second increments until completely melted.