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Midday Mirage Avocado Toast
Embark on a midday journey with Midday Mirage Avocado Toast. The creamy avocado spread over a crunchy slice of toast is as enticing and fulfilling as a midday mirage.
Ingredients 2 slices of bread 1 ripe avocado Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 lemon Chili flakes (optional)Instructions Toast the slices of bread until they ...Read more
Rapid Ricotta and Tomato Bruschetta
This quick and easy bruschetta will take you on a speedy trip to sunny Italy.
Ingredients: 1 baguette, sliced 200g ricotta cheese Cherry tomatoes, halved Basil leavesInstructions: Spread ricotta on each baguette slice.
Top with cherry tomatoes and basil.
Rapid Ricotta and Tomato Bruschetta are vibrant in ...Read more
This delicious pork recipe is all about the cooking method
We knew from our experience with chicken that cooking in a covered pot over low heat for an extended period of time produces wonderful results, so we decided to develop a pork roast recipe using this method.
We chose a boneless pork loin roast that was about 7 to 8 inches long and 4 to 5 inches wide, and we found that leaving a 1/4-inch-thick ...Read more
Joyful Jalapeño Chicken
Step into a lively fiesta with this simple yet delectable dish. Joyful Jalapeño Chicken is a vibrant dance of flavors that captures the spirit of a sunny afternoon fiesta.
Ingredients Chicken breasts Jalapeños SaltInstructions Grill the chicken breasts until thoroughly cooked.
Chop the jalapeños and sprinkle ...Read more
Zippy Zucchini Muffins
Wake up to the wonderful aroma of these zippy zucchini muffins. They're a moist, sweet, and easy breakfast that's perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients: 1 cup grated zucchini 1 egg 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp cinnamonInstructions: Mix all the ingredients together ...Read more
Pumpkin Chiffon
Fall is my favorite season of the year. Hands down. Nothing can beat it. Nothing even comes close. I am loving this year’s fall – immensely.
What do I love about fall?
First off, I love the temperature...
Pumpkin Chiffon
Just in ...Read more
Twilight Temptation Tomato Soup
Delve into the richness of twilight with this Twilight Temptation Tomato Soup. The sweetness of ripe tomatoes blended into a smooth soup is as comforting and heartwarming as the settling dusk.
Ingredients 4 large ripe tomatoes 2 cups vegetable broth 2 cloves of garlic Salt and pepper to taste Fresh basil for ...Read more
Simple BLT Sandwich
Bring a classic to your lunch table with this simple BLT sandwich. It's a tried and true combination that always hits the spot.
Ingredients: 4 slices of bread 4 slices of bacon 1 ripe tomato Lettuce leaves Mayonnaise Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Toast the bread to your liking.
Cook the bacon until...Read more
Daybreak Delight Pancakes
Experience the delight of the daybreak with Daybreak Delight Pancakes. These fluffy pancakes with sweet syrup are as delightful and comforting as the break of dawn.
Ingredients 1 cup pancake mix 3/4 cup water Butter for the pan Maple syrup for serving Fresh berries for garnishInstructions Mix the pancake mix and water ...Read more
Rapid Ropa Vieja Wraps
Enjoy the flavors of the Caribbean with these quick and flavorful Ropa Vieja wraps.
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cooked beef 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 4 large flour tortillasInstructions: Warm the beef and beans in a pan until hot.
Spoon beef and beans onto tortillas.<...Read more
Delightful Dawn Quiche
Welcome the dawn with this delightful Quiche. A heartwarming and belly-filling dish that captures the calming hues of a sunrise, as delightful and refreshing as a peaceful morning.
Ingredients 1 pre-made pie crust 4 eggs 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions Preheat your ...Read more
Quick Fix: Cauliflower Cheese Bake with Tomato and Onion Salad
I had a head of cauliflower in my fridge and decided to turn it into a cheesy, crisp, easy vegetarian dinner. I cooked the cauliflower in the microwave oven, mashed it and added the other ingredients. Then I finished the dish under the broiler and dinner was ready in 10 minutes.
A Tomato Onion Salad completes the meal.
HELPFUL HINTS:
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The most dependable vegetable goes luxe in this bread crumb-topped dish
We wanted to make a creamy, complex broccoli pasta that contains an ample amount of the vegetable.
We started off by blanching the broccoli stems and florets, a convenient technique since cooking pasta also requires a pot of boiling water, and we blended the stems and some of the florets with a pesto-inspired roster of ingredients to make a ...Read more
Speedy Spaetzle
Spaetzle are tiny German dumplings that make a hearty and satisfying dish!Ingredients: 1 cup flour 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk SaltInstructions: Mix flour, eggs, milk, and salt to form a smooth batter.
Push the batter through a colander into boiling water.
Boil until they float to the surface, then drain.
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Lively Lemon Greek Yogurt
Transport yourself to the sunny shores of Greece with this simple yet flavorful dish. Lively Lemon Greek Yogurt is a celebration of tangy citrus and creamy goodness.
Ingredients Greek yogurt Lemon HoneyInstructions Stir fresh lemon juice and honey into the Greek yogurt.
Serve chilled.
This breakfast is a ...Read more
Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad
Will exercise help you lose weight? That is certainly what we’ve been conditioned to think. However, evidence points towards a different answer. Exercise is great for your overall health but it won’t help you lose weight. In fact, it may be counteractive towards this goal. Let’s take a closer look.
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Quick Fix: Sheet Pan Pork with Autumn Vegetables
Here’s an easy weeknight meal. Just assemble the ingredients and let the oven do the rest. I cut the pork tenderloin into small streaks and placed them on a sheet pan with baby kale and butternut squash. It all bakes for 10 minutes.
A big help is that you can buy butternut squash cubes ready made in the produce section of the market. I added...Read more
Enthralling Elderflower Elixir
Imbibe the magic of nature with this refreshing beverage. Enthralling Elderflower Elixir is a testament to the enchanting flavors of the wild.
Ingredients Elderflower cordial Sparkling water Lemon slicesInstructions Mix elderflower cordial with sparkling water.
Garnish with lemon slices and serve chilled.
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Blazing Berry Smoothie Bowl
Brighten your morning with this vibrant, refreshing, and hearty smoothie bowl. It's a delightful, eat-with-a-spoon twist on a classic smoothie.
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen mixed berries 1 banana 1 cup almond milk 1 tbsp honey 1/2 cup granola 1 tbsp chia seedsInstructions: Blend the berries, banana, almond milk, and ...Read more
Morning Dew Pancakes
Wake up to the freshness of a new day with Morning Dew Pancakes. Fluffy, golden pancakes, drizzled with the sweet nectar of maple syrup, is a breakfast that's as cheerful and energizing as a morning dew.
Ingredients 1 cup of pancake mix 3/4 cup of milk 1 tablespoon of oil Maple syrup for servingInstructions In a bowl, ...Read more