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Sunday Reflections

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Happy Sunday #friendsofTenaciousM!!

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Sunday Reflections

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I hope that you are having a blessed Sunday, #friendsofTenaciousM! A blessed week to you all as well.
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FABULOUS The Sequel

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FABULOUS The Sequel was an amazing opportunity to bring my favorite people together to celebrate each others’ accomplishments and goals. A Virgo Event & Production, FABULOUS The Sequel was themed as a movie premiere and what a night it was. Muffin Bath & Body Basics, an all natural hypoallergenic body line was launched at the event. You can find the product online at muffinbathbodybasics.com. Enjoy!

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Sunday Reflections

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Happy Sunday to you all. Here’s wishing you peace and love.

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Sunday Reflections

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Happy, glorious Sunday!!
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Mexican Spiced Dark Chocolate Tarts

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These easy little Mexican Spiced Dark Chocolate Tarts are one of my favorite new desserts to make! They literally come together in under 10 minutes and are sure to please a crowd. You can use dark chocolate, semisweet chocolate, milk chocolate or whatever you would like! Just whip up a simple ganache, spice it with some cinnamon, chili and cayenne, and then use it to fill these simple phyllo shells and top with whipped cream. Super simple, but so charming and decadent that your friends will think they are très gourmet. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

4 ounces dark chocolate, roughly chopped
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. chili powder
pinch of cayenne
15 mini phyllo (fillo) shells
whipped cream

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Directions

1. Heat the dark chocolate and heavy cream together in a microwave or double boiler until melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cinnamon, chili powder and cayenne until combined.

2. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the chocolate mixture into each mini phyllo cup. Refrigerate or serve immediately. Just before serving, use a piping bag or a spoon to top each phyllo cup with a dallop of whipped cream.

Crockpot Candy

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This Crockpot Candy recipe is great for the holidays. I honestly had no idea it was so easy.

It’s 4 ingredients, the slow cooker does everything for you, and it’s delicious. And I’m not gonna lie, I can’t stop eating it! It is seriously addictive. I crave it all year long.

The recipe only calls for peanuts but you can use a mixture of peanuts and pecans. I stuck with only peanuts, my favorite. Also, I halved the batch and got a ton (as you can see from the picture below) so if you make a full batch, be ready to eat a lot of peanuts!

(PS. Almond bark is found in the baking aisle of your grocery store, close to all the baking chocolates. Or you can order it online.)

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Ingredients

2 pound white almond bark
4 ounces German chocolate bar
12 ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips
24 ounces dry roasted peanuts

Instructions

Add all ingredients to slow cooker. Let cook on low for 1 hour without messing with it. After an hour, stir to combine everything. Allow to cook for another hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Drop spoonfuls of the candy onto wax paper and allow to cool completely.

M & M Popcorn Balls

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OK, so what better way to combine two of my favorite movie time foods? This recipe is so easy and great for movie night at home or a snack.

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Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
4 tablespoons butter
1 (3 1/3 ounce) package microwave kettle popcorn
1 1⁄2 cups M & M’s

Directions

Pop the kettle corn in the microwave as directed on package. Remove unpopped kernels.

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Microwave Method:.
In a large bowl, combine marshmallows and butter. Microwave on high in 30 second intervals, stirring between each until marshmallows are melted and smooth (about 2 minutes)
Add popcorn, stirring to coat.
Cool 5 minutes.
Stir in M & M’s. Let set for 5 minutes.
Dip hands in cold water and form mixture into 10 balls.
Store popcorn balls in individual plastic bags at room temperature.

Stove Top Method:.
Melt butter in a large pot and add marshmallows.
Stir until smooth and all melted.
Add popcorn to a large bowl and pour the melted butter marshmallow mixture over top of popcorn. Stir well to coat popcorn.
Let cool 5 minutes.
Add M & M’s and stir well. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Dip hands in cold water and form mixture into 10 balls.
Store popcorn in individual plastic bags at room temperature.

Sunday Reflections

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Happy Sunday to all!!

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Flourless Chocolate Candy Cakes

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Got leftover Halloween candy? Transform it into mini-chocolate cakes courtesy of this flour-free recipe.

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 milk chocolate candy drops or pieces, unwrapped (2 oz)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
6 eggs, separated
3/4 cup granulated sugar
Powdered sugar for garnish, if desired

Directions

1. Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 8 (7-oz) ramekins with cooking spray. Set aside.

2. In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter, candy drops and chocolate chips on High in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until completely melted. Cool slightly.

3. While chocolate is cooling, in another large bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until glossy.

4. With whisk, beat egg yolks one at a time into chocolate mixture. Add half of beaten egg whites; fold in with rubber spatula until combined. Carefully fold in remaining half of beaten egg whites. Spoon mixture evenly into ramekins.

5.Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until cakes pull away from sides of ramekins. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.