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Copycat Panera Autumn Squash Soup Recipe

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by Filed Under: Frugal Living, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Thanksgiving

published date: October 04, 2014
modified datt: October 12,2016

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Copycat Panera Autumn Squash Soup
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I love making copycat recipes at home. It is a great way to save money,

Ingredients:

  • 1 Butternut Squash
  • 1 small Onion
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 15 oz Pumpkin Puree
  • 2 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 1 1/2 cup Apple Cider
  • 1 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1/4 tsp Curry Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • Pumpkin Seeds (for garnish)



Directions:

  1. Peheat oven to 450.
  2. Peel and seed squash and cut into chunks.
  3. Peel and quarter onion.
  4. Toss squash and onion in olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Cook for 20 minutes.
  6. Allow to cool at least 10 minutes.
  7. Puree in blender or food processor.
  8. In a large sauce pan, combine squash puree, pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, apple cider and cream.
  9. Bring to a low boil over medium heat.
  10. Add honey and spices and simmer for 10 minutes.
  11. Garnish with pumpkin seeds.

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Gingerbread Truffles – Dessert Balls that Taste like Cookie Dough

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by Filed Under: Christmas, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe

published date: November 22, 2014
modified datt: July 21,2016

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Gingerbread Truffles
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If you love Gingerbread and you love cookie dough, you will love these dessert balls that taste like Gingerbread Cookie Doughl. These easy Gingerbread Truffles are perfect for the holiday season.

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz softened Cream Cheese
  • 8 oz Ginger Snap Cookies
  • 12 oz White Chocolate Chips
  • Gingerbread Decorations

Directions:

  1. Line cutting board or cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Finely Crush ginger snaps in food processor.
  3. Add cream cheese and pulse until combined.
  4. Form into 3/4″ balls and place on prepared sheet.
  5. Insert a toothpick in each.
  6. Place in freezer for 30 minutes.
  7. Melt chocolate chips by microwaving for 60 seconds then stirring and repeating until melted and smooth.
  8. Use toothpick to dip in chocolate, twirling to coat completely. Gently tap off excess.
  9. Return to prepared sheet. Remove toothpick and cover hole with gingerbread decoration.

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Also look at these Christmas and Holiday Recipes

Also check out these Recipes that can be used in Fall!

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Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe with Doritos

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by Filed Under: Frugal Living, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Thanksgiving

published date: September 30, 2014
modified datt: July 20,2016

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Pumpkin Cheese Ball
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Love this fun Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball Recipe with a yummy Doritos Crust!

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz softened Cream Cheese
  • 2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Salsa
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 2 cup Nacho Cheese Chips, crushed

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Directions:

  1. Combine cream cheese, cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin and salsa. Mix until smooth and blended.
  2. Form into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Roll ball in the crushed nacho chips.
  4. Optionally, place bell pepper stem on top and score sides to look like pumpkin.

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Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade Recipe – Refreshing Beverage Made at Home

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by Filed Under: Frugal Living, Pinterest, Recipe, Restaurant

published date: April 29, 2014
modified datt: July 05,2016

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Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade Recipe
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This spring and summer, bring the refreshing taste of a sweet tea with the copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade Recipe! Keep it in a pitcher in your refridgerator for the whole family to enjoy!




Ingredients

  • 2 Tazo Passion Tea Bags
  • 16 oz Water
  • 4 oz Lemonade
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/8 tsp Vanilla


Directions

  1. Boil water.
  2. Remove from heat add tea bags, sugar and vanilla.
  3. Allow to sit for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove tea bags and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Add ice to a tall closable container. Add 8 oz tea and 2 oz of lemonade per serving. Shake well to mix.

Lemonade goes great with a Lemonade Stand – How to Build a Lemonade Stand. Pin to Pinterest.

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Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes – Summer Dessert Recipe Made with JELL-O

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published date: May 10, 2014
modified datt: July 05,2016

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Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes Recipe
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Twist up your traditional JELL-O or Lemonade Drink recipe with this alternative dessert recipe perfect for spring and summer. Strawberry Lemonae Cupcakes might be an alternative to your next Leomonade Stand.

Ingredients:

  • 1 box White Cake Mix
  • 1 box Strawberry JELL-O
  • 2 tbsp Sweetened Lemonade mix
  • 16 oz thawed package Frozen Strawberries in Sugar
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 3 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Sweetened Lemonade mix
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • Chewy Lemonheads candy (optional)
  • Sparkling Sugar (for top)

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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Stir together Cake mix, dry Jello and 2 tbsp lemonade mix.
  3. Puree strawberries.
  4. Add strawberries, eggs and vegetable oil to dry ingredients.
  5. Mix until smooth and blended.
  6. Place liners in cupcake pan and fill 2/3 full.
  7. Bake about 20 minutes.
  8. Allow to cook completely.
  9. Cream butter in a medium bowl
  10. Slowly add in the powdered sugar and 1/3 cup lemonade mix. Add water as needed, until everything is incorporated and frosting is right consistency.
  11. Transfer icing to piping bag or zippered bag and clip corner to pipe.
  12. Ice tops of each cupcake and dust with sparkling sugar and lemonhead.

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Lemonade goes great with a Lemonade Stand – How to Build a Lemonade Stand. Pin to Pinterest.

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Copycat Starbucks Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe

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by Filed Under: Frugal Living, Pinterest, Recipe, Restaurant

published date: May 03, 2014
modified datt: June 03,2016

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Copycat Starbucks Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe
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Its always please to find a great copycat recipe. You can mix your frugal pantry and refridgerator ingredients and brings home your favorite snack. Mimic the Starbucks Egg Salad Sandwich for a fraction of the price – you might even be able to make a sandwich for the entire family for less than you would pay in the store!

Ingredients:

  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Chives
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 4 slices Wheat Bread
  • Arugula


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Directions:

  1. Place eggs in a pan cover with cold water and bring to a boil.
  2. Cover pan and turn off heat. Let sit for 8 minutes.
  3. Fill pan with cold water to stop cooking.
  4. Peel eggs, roughly chop and place in a bowl.
  5. Add mayonnaise, mustard, chives, salt and pepper.
  6. Gently mix.
  7. If mixture is too dry, slowly add a little more mayonnaise.
  8. Garnish bread with arugula and place half the mixture on each sandwich.

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Homemade Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe with Glaze Icing

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published date: March 01, 2014
modified datt: June 03,2016

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Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe
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It’s always nice to grab a coffee (morning or afternoon) but adding the sweet taste of a dessert is an indulgence. Hitting up your favorite coffee joint, might not be in your budget, but how about bring the sweet taste of Starbucks Lemon Loaf home to your kitchen sure to please your entire family!

Cake Ingredients:

  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1 box (3.4 oz) Instant Lemon Pudding Mix
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 8 oz Sour Cream
  • 6 tbsp Lemon Juice

Glaze Ingredients:

  • 3 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 4 tbsp Lemon Juice


Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350
  2. Spray two loaf pans with non stick spray.
  3. Beat all of the cake ingredients until well combined.
  4. Evenly fill both loaf pans.
  5. Bake for 50 minutes or until golden brown and toothpic insert in middle comes out clean.
  6. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before removing from pans.
  7. Combine glaze ingredients and stir until well blended.
  8. Drizzle over loaves and allow to set before slicing.

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Copycat Starbucks Raspberry Swirl Pound Cake Recipe

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by Filed Under: Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Summer

published date: June 19, 2014
modified datt: June 03,2016

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Copycat Starbucks Raspberry Swirl Pound Cake Recipe
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I know you LOVE your copycat recipes including Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf, Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade Recipe, Copycat Starbucks Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe, and a BUNCH of  Drink Copycat Starbucks Recipes.

Check out this newest one, a Copycat Starbucks Raspberry Swirl Pound Cake Recipe!

Pound Cake Ingredients:

  • 1 box Pound Cake mix
  • 1/4 cup softened Butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup Milk
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/3 cup Seedless Raspberry Fruit Spread
  • 6 drops Red Food Coloring (optional)

Icing Ingredients:

  • 8 oz softened Cream Cheese
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice


Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Grease and flour 9×5 loaf pan.
  3. Combine cake mix, milk, eggs and slowly beat until incorporated (30 seconds).
  4. Beat at medium an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Transfer about 1/3 of batter to another bowl.
  6. Add raspberry spread and food coloring to new bowl and stir to mix well.
  7. All lemon juice to first bowl and mix well.
  8. Add a layer of white batter to pan.
  9. Add alternating layers of red and white.
  10. Bake 55-60 minutes.
  11. Allow to cool.
  12. Beat cream cheese on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (4-5 minutes).
  13. Add powdered sugar and mix until combined
  14. Add lemon juice mixing on low until smooth.

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