Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Vegan Java Chip Frappuccino



Indulge in the creamy and chocolatey goodness of this vegan Java Chip Frappuccino, perfect for satisfying your Starbucks cravings at home!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee, chilled
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips

Instructions:

Put cold coffee, almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a blender

Mix until everything is well mixed

Blend in ice cubes until the mixture is smooth and foamy

Add vegan chocolate chips and mix well

Put it in a glass and enjoy!


Monday, November 4, 2024

Chicken Apple and Bacon Salad



The sweet and savory flavors in this Chicken Apple and Bacon Salad go well together. The soft chicken, crunchy apple slices, smokey bacon, and sour feta cheese all work together to make this salad filling and refreshing. Just right for a quick and healthy meal.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup of apple slices
  • 1/2 cup of cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 4 cups of mixed greens
  • 1/4 cup of red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup of balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Instructions:

Flaked bacon, apple slices, diced chicken, red onion, feta cheese, and chopped walnuts should all be put in a large bowl together

Spread the balsamic vinaigrette dressing on top of the salad

Add everything to the bowl and mix it well

Serve your tasty Chicken Apple and Bacon Salad right away and enjoy it!


Saturday, November 2, 2024

Prosciutto Arugula Burrata Pizza



Indulge in the irresistible combination of prosciutto, creamy burrata cheese, and peppery arugula on a crispy pizza crust. This Prosciutto Arugula Burrata Pizza is a delightful blend of flavors that will make your taste buds sing.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pizza dough store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 slices of prosciutto
  • 1 cup fresh arugula
  • 1 burrata cheese ball
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 475F 245C

Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness

Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet

Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned

While the pizza is baking, heat the olive oil in a small pan over medium heat

Add minced garlic and saut for about 1 minute until fragrant

Remove from heat

Once the pizza is out of the oven, drizzle the garlic-infused olive oil over the hot crust

Tear the burrata cheese into pieces and distribute them evenly over the pizza

Arrange the slices of prosciutto on top of the pizza

In a mixing bowl, toss the fresh arugula with a pinch of salt and pepper

Place the dressed arugula on the pizza

Garnish the pizza with fresh basil leaves

Slice, serve, and enjoy your Prosciutto Arugula Burrata Pizza!


Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Orange Pineapple Sorbet



A cool and sour sorbet made with orange and pineapple, which taste like the tropics. This is a great treat for summer or any time you want something fruity and tasty!

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups orange juice
  • 2 cups pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions:

Put pineapple chunks, orange juice, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a blender

Mix until it's smooth

Put the mixture in a shallow dish and freeze it for 4 to 6 hours

After that, stir the sorbet every hour until it is firm but still easy to scoop

Serve and have fun!


Sunday, October 27, 2024

Vegan & GF Tortilla Española



A vegan and gluten-free twist on the classic Spanish omelette, this tortilla is made with chickpea flour instead of eggs and is loaded with savory vegetables.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups chickpea flour
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

In a bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, water, nutritional yeast, turmeric, salt, and pepper until smooth

In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add sliced onion, potatoes, and diced bell pepper

Saut until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes

Pour the chickpea flour mixture over the sauted vegetables in the skillet

Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges begin to set

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tortilla is firm and golden brown on top

Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing

Serve warm or at room temperature

Enjoy!


Friday, October 25, 2024

Chippy Peanut Butter Cookies



Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy peanut butter and chocolate chips with these Chippy Peanut Butter Cookies. Soft and chewy on the inside, yet delightfully crisp on the edges, these cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 350F 175C and put parchment paper on baking sheets

Mix the peanut butter, softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl until the mixture is smooth and creamy

One at a time, add the eggs and beat well after each one

Add the vanilla extract and mix well

Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a different bowl

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix them together until they are just combined

Spread the chocolate chips out evenly in the dough as you fold them in

Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop dough onto the baking sheets that have been prepared, leaving about 2 inches between each one

Put it in an oven that is already hot and bake it for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown

After taking the cookies out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets before moving them to a wire rack to cool all the way down

Enjoy the peanut butter cookies that are soft and chewy on the inside and crisp on the outside!


Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Spicy Maple-Glazed Butternut Squash



This spicy maple-glazed butternut squash recipe offers a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors with a hint of smokiness from paprika. It's a delightful side dish or even a standalone snack that's easy to prepare and bursting with autumnal goodness.

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400F 200C

In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash cubes with maple syrup, olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated

Spread the coated squash cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the squash is tender and caramelized, flipping halfway through

Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving

Enjoy!


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