Fun and Easy Baking

Ingredients :

1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into chunks
2 sweet potatoes cut into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons
1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
1 large red onion, cut into wedges
1/2 cup dried apricots
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
kosher salt
1 10-ounce box couscous (1 1/2 cups)
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
2 cups baby spinach (1 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup roasted almonds, chopped

Ingredients :

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 packet (0.13 oz) cherry Kool-Aid
1/2 cup milk

Cupcakes : 

2 large very ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 stick of butter, softened

Ingredients :

3/4 cup almond meal
3/4 cup cake flour
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt
2 TBSP canola oil
2 medium peaches, peeled, and diced
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Ingredients :

1 box brownie mix, plus ingredients on back of box
1 jar marshmallow fluff
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1 pkg Kraft caramels, unwrapped
1 Tbsp heavy cream
1 & 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts
1/2 pkg chocolate chocolate almond bark

Ingredients :

1 pound small fingerling potatoes
2 cloves garlic
Kosher salt
4 1/2-inch-thick boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
Freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
2 Granny Smith apples, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup apple cider
1/4 cup buttermilk

Ingredients :

18 (1/4-inch-thick) orange slices (about 4 oranges) 
1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion
1/2 teaspoon sea salt 
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil 

Preparation :

Arrange orange slices in a single layer on a platter. Top evenly with onion. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and red pepper. Drizzle with oil. 
Serve immediately.