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Creamy Mushroom & Fresh Herb Pasta Salad
By jeenikeen
1. Boil the pasta according to the packet instructions until al dente, then rinse under cold water until completely...
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 250 g chestnut mushrooms
- a slosh of white wine
- a handful of fresh chives, chopped
- a handful of flat leaf parsley
- a good grinding of black pepper
- 100 ml soy or single cream
- 300 g Messicani pasta
Apple Chips
By jeenikeen
Crisp, oven baked apple chips with a hint of cinnamon-y-sweetness offer a nutritious solution for snack time
- 2 large apples
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Peanut Butter Balls
By jeenikeen
Cream together the butter, vanilla, salt and peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
Orange, Pistachio and Dried-Cherry Tea Loaf
By jeenikeen
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- Finely grated zest from 1 orange
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup pistachios
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
Roasted Cauliflower Hummus
By jeenikeen
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 1 head of cauliflower cut into florets
- 1/3 cup olive oil, divided
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- juice of 2 lemons
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, to taste
Bruschetta with Cherry Tomato Tapenade
By jeenikeen
Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (we used red and yellow)
- 1/2 cups kalamata olives, pitted
- 6-8 green onions, chopped
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- fresh ground pepper and kosher salt
- 8-10 leaves fresh basil, torn, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 2 oz. block Parmesan cheese, cubed, plus additional Parmesan for grating
- 1 Italian or French baguette
Citrus Shortbread Cookies
By jeenikeen
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest, or more to taste
- 2 cups sweetened dried cranberries, chopped
Vegan Nacho Cheese
By jeenikeen
Soak the cashews for four hours or overnight
- 1/4 Cup Raw Cashews
- 1 Cup Hot Water
- 3 Tablespoons Tapioca Starch (also known as Tapioca Flour)
- 3 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon White Miso Paste (or other light miso such as chickpea miso)
- 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup or Agave
Chicken and Rice Casserole
By jeenikeen
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
- 3 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups instant white rice
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of celery soup
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup butter, sliced into pats
Blueberry Zucchini Bread
By jeenikeen
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups white sugar
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pint fresh blueberries