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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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Visit these Pumpkin and Fall Recipes

Check out these other Copycat Recipes!

Pin and Create these Halloween Craft and Recipes

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

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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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Take a look at these Thanksgiving Food Treats with some featured on Rachel Ray (seen here!)

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.

Visit these Pumpkin and Fall Recipes

Pin and Create these Halloween Craft and Recipes

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

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25 Amazing Pumpkin Recipes for the Fall

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by Filed Under: Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Thanksgiving

published date: October 02, 2014
modified datt: July 20,2016

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25 Amazing Pumpkin Recipes
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‘Tis the season for FALL-LA-LA-LA and the flavor of pumpkin. Below is a list of some of the most 25 Amazing Pumpkin Recipes. As a bonus pick up some additional recipes from Frugal Coupon Living.

1. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins From Cheerios & Lattes

2. Pumpkin Chocolate Poke Cake From The Grant Life

3. Squash Soup In Pumpkin Bowls From A Day In Our Shoes

4. Pumpkin and Sausage Pasta Bake From Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks

5. Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies From Gator Mommy Reviews

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

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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Ten Copy-Cat Starbucks Recipes #Recipe #Starbucks

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by Filed Under: Pinterest, Recipe, Restaurant

published date: July 11, 2013
modified datt: June 03,2016

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Ten Copy-Cat Starbucks Recipes

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We all love Starbucks, right? But let’s face it – those $4 price tags sure can add up quickly. When calculating a 5 coffees a week, just think of all of the money that we’re spending on fancy drinks from Starbucks each year – that could be $20 per week or  $1,040 per year!

When it comes to having fancy tasty drinks, why spend the money when we can make the same drinks from home? There are recipes out there for any Starbucks drink you can buy – so why not try your hand at making them yourself? It might take more time – but you’ll save dollars per serving which equates to MORE delicious drinks. Sounds like a good deal to me!


Take a look at ten of the most popular Starbucks drinks recipes for you to try at home!

 

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  1. Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte from Mom Advice
  2. Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappaccino from The Dallas Socials
  3. Caramel Macchiato from Snapguide
  4. Cinnamon Dolche Latte from Skinny Kitchen, also check out this Copycat Starbucks Dolce Cinnamon Syrup from Frugal Coupon Living
  5. Passion Fruit & Lemon Tea from Frugal Coupon Living
  6. Chai Tea Latte from Cheerios and Latte’s
  7. Frappaccino from Cheerios and Latte’s
  8. Strawberries and Creme Frappaccino from ReplicaRecipes also a recipe on Frugal Coupon Living.
  9. Iced Green Tea Latte from So, hi
  10. Caramel Mocha Frappuccino from Recipe Tips

Be sure to share with us what you try!

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Check out this copycat recipe – Copycat Starbucks Vanilla Bean Scones – Pin to Pinterest.

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Also look at this copycat recipe – Copycat Starbucks Mocha Frappaccino – Pin to Pinterest.

Bonus – Frugal Coupon Living has Starbucks Copy Cat Recipes too!

Check out these other Copy Cat Recipes:

Don’t forget these other round-ups of interest

Like the Copy-Cat Starbucks Recipes? Be sure to Pin to Pinterest and to find more Pinterest Ideas and Recipe Ideas on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Copycat Starbucks Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe

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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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