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Mocha Almond Chip Muffins

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Give your chocolate muffins a caffeine-rush with a little shot of espresso, and have your sweets and coffee all in one portable snack. Makes: 12 muffins Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 1 tbsp espresso grinds 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking …

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Sweet and Salty Caramel Pretzel Brownies

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This sweet and salty brownie with crunchy pretzels and smooth caramel will absolutely knock your socks off. Makes: 24 brownies Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35-45 minutes Ingredients 320g / 1½ cups milk chocolate, cut into pieces, or chocolate chips 225g / 1 cup Mirage margarine, room temperature 3g / 1 tsp instant coffee 5 large eggs, room temperature …

Sliced nutella banana bread.

Banana Bread with Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl

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Craving a slice of truly amazing banana bread? Make it extra special with a swirl of chocolate hazelnut spread! Makes: 1 loaf Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 55-70 minutes Ingredients 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup mashed banana) 1 cup sugar 2 eggs, room temperature 1/4 cup Mirage margarine, melted 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus a little …

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Traditional Buffalo Sauce

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There are many different stories about how and when buffalo sauce was invented. Regardless of its origins, the spicy sauce has become a staple in sports bars across North America. Makes: 1 cup of sauce Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients ½ cup Frank’s hot sauce ½ cup Mirage margarine 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon cayenne …

Carrot cake muffins with cream cheese frosting

Perfectly Moist Carrot Cake Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting

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If you’re craving just a little bit of carrot cake, these muffins are just the thing. Makes: 24 muffins Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20-30 minutes Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 1/4 plus 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, divided 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp …

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Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

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A holiday favourite in the Golden Gate test kitchen, these little crispy chocolate peanut butter balls are the perfect mix of sweet and salty, smooth and crunchy.Makes: 30 pieces Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook & Rest Time: 60 minutes Ingredients 1 1/4 cup icing sugar 1/4 cup Mirage Margarine 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips or chopped chocolate Directions In the …

The Best Maple Pecan Tart

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A true North American holiday classic, the pecan tart is the perfect marriage of maple syrup and sweet pecans in a crisp, tender crust. Makes: one 9 inch pie Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 90 minutes For the Crust 250g / 2 cups all purpose flour 70g / ⅓ cup granulated sugar 170g / ¾ cup Mirage margarine 3 …

Foolproof Chocolate Fudge

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A holiday classic, this decadent chocolate fudge is perfect for making in large batches and sharing with friends and family. Makes: 24 pieces Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper. Combine sugar, cocoa, and milk in a medium …

Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna Roll-Ups

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Lasagna roll-ups are the perfect dish to bring to a family gathering. Each roll-up is its own bundle that is easy to portion and serve. Makes: 12 roll-ups Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Ingredients 60g / 1/4 cup Mirage margarine 60g / 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 600g / 1 (28oz) can crushed tomatoes 250ml / …

No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Macaroons

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Chocolate coconut macaroons store well, and look great in a holiday cookie tin for exchange with friends and family. In the test kitchen we found that folding in some chocolate chips before shaping makes them extra rich and delicious. Makes: 30 macaroons Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook & Rest Time: 60 minutes Ingredients 1/4 cup Mirage margarine 1/4 cup milk …