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Six Ingredient Super Green Smoothie

11/21/2024

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Six Ingredient Super Green Smoothie

A nutrient-packed green smoothie that is refreshing and energizing. Perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups spinach

  • 1 cup kale

  • 1/2 cup cucumber

  • 1 green apple, cored and chopped

  • 1 ripe banana

  • 1 cup coconut water

Instructions:

In a blender, mix all the ingredients together


Mix until it's creamy and smooth


If you need to, add more coconut water to change the consistency


Pour into glasses and serve right away


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Sangria Iced Tea Lemonade

11/19/2024

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Sangria Iced Tea Lemonade

A refreshing and fruity twist on traditional sangria, this Sangria Iced Tea Lemonade combines the flavors of red wine, black tea, lemonade, and a variety of fruits for a delightful summer beverage.

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle red wine

  • 1 cup brewed black tea, chilled

  • 1 cup lemonade

  • 1/4 cup brandy

  • 1/4 cup orange liqueur

  • 1 lemon, sliced

  • 1 orange, sliced

  • 1 apple, diced

  • 1/2 cup fresh berries strawberries, raspberries, blueberries

  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

In a large pitcher, combine red wine, brewed black tea, lemonade, brandy, and orange liqueur


Stir well to combine


Add sliced lemon, orange, diced apple, and fresh berries to the pitcher


Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together


Serve the Sangria Iced Tea Lemonade over ice cubes


Garnish with additional fruit slices if desired


Enjoy responsibly!


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Iced Coffee Cooler

11/17/2024

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Iced Coffee Cooler

Beat the summer heat with this refreshing iced coffee cooler. It's a delightful combination of chilled coffee, milk, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for coffee lovers on a hot day.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup brewed coffee, chilled

  • 1/4 cup milk

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Ice cubes

  • Whipped cream optional

  • Chocolate shavings optional

Instructions:

Put cold brewed coffee, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract in a glass


Mix it well until the sugar is gone


Fill the glass up with ice cubes until it's about halfway full


If you want, you can add whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top


Enjoy your iced coffee cooler after a light stir


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Quadruple Chocolate Chip Cookies

11/15/2024

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Quadruple Chocolate Chip Cookies

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's delight with these Quadruple Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies are packed with four different types of chocolate chips, creating a rich and intense chocolate experience with every bite. They are soft, chewy, and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder

  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips

  • 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips

  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line baking sheets with parchment paper


In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth


Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract


In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt


Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined


Fold in all four types of chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the cookie dough


Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets


Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft


Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely


Enjoy these decadent Quadruple Chocolate Chip Cookies with a glass of cold milk or your favorite hot beverage!


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Tomato Pesto Gnocchi Traybake

11/13/2024

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Tomato Pesto Gnocchi Traybake

This Tomato Pesto Gnocchi Traybake is a simple yet flavorful vegan and gluten-free dish that's perfect for a nourishing meal. The combination of roasted cherry tomatoes, crispy gnocchi, and vibrant pesto creates a satisfyingly delicious traybake.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pack gluten-free gnocchi

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes

  • 1/4 cup vegan pesto

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 200C 400F


In a large baking tray, toss the gnocchi, cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, and olive oil until evenly coated


Spread the ingredients out in an even layer and season with salt and pepper


Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are blistered and the gnocchi is golden brown


Remove from the oven and drizzle with vegan pesto


Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving


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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

11/11/2024

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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate chip cookies with a delicious combination of buttery and chocolatey flavors. These cookies are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and chock-full of gooey chocolate chips.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1 cup chopped nuts optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375F 190C


In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy


Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition


In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt


Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, beating until well blended


Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using


Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets


Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown


Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely


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Mermaid Cupcakes

11/9/2024

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Mermaid Cupcakes

The beautiful mermaid cupcakes are a great treat for anyone who loves the ocean's magic. They're great for mermaid-themed parties or just as a sweet treat because they have blue and green marbled colors and fun decorations.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup whole milk

  • Blue and green food coloring

  • Mermaid-themed sprinkles for decoration

  • Vanilla frosting

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners


In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt


Set aside


In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy


Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract


Gradually add the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, alternating between them


Begin and end with the dry ingredients


Divide the batter into two equal portions


Color one portion with blue food coloring and the other with green food coloring, creating your desired mermaid colors


Spoon the blue and green batter into the cupcake liners, creating a marbled effect


Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean


Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack


Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with vanilla frosting and decorate with mermaid-themed sprinkles


Enjoy your delicious Mermaid Cupcakes!


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Best Homemade Guacamole

11/7/2024

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Best Homemade Guacamole

The ingredients in this guacamole recipe work so well together: creamy avocados, sour lime juice, and tasty spices. This recipe is simple and always a hit as a snack or at a party!

Ingredients:

  • 3 ripe avocados

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1/2 medium onion, diced

  • 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions:

Put the avocados, lime juice, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a medium-sized bowl and mash them together


Add the tomatoes, cilantro, onion, and garlic and mix them in


Put plastic wrap right on top of the guacamole to keep it from turning brown, and put it in the fridge for at least an hour before serving


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Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Muffins

11/5/2024

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Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Muffins

Indulge in these decadent vegan double chocolate chip muffins! Perfectly moist and rich, they are a delightful treat for chocolate lovers. Plus, they're super easy to make in just one bowl!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 350F 175C and put paper liners in a muffin tin


Mix the cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl with a whisk


Mix the dry ingredients together with the almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract


Mix it up until it's just right


Add the chocolate chips and mix them in


Fill each muffin cup with the same amount of batter


Put it in the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean


After baking, let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely


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Twice-Baked Potato

11/3/2024

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Twice-Baked Potato

Twice-baked potatoes are a comforting and rich side dish. They are baked until golden and delicious and have a fluffy potato filling with creamy cheese and tangy sour cream.

Ingredients:

  • 4 large russet potatoes

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter

  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

  • 2 green onions, chopped

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 190C 375F


Clean the potatoes


Use a fork to make several holes in the potatoes


For an hour, or until soft, bake the potatoes


Let the potatoes cool down a bit


Cut off the top of each potato and scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin shell


Mix the potato flesh, sour cream, butter, cheddar cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper in a bowl until the mixture is smooth


Put some of the mashed potato mix back into the potato shells


Put the potatoes that have been stuffed on a baking sheet


Add another 15 to 20 minutes of baking, or until hot all the way through and lightly browned


Enjoy while hot!


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