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Salsa Chicken Bowl
By vealam
Grease slowcooker with olive oil
- For the bowls:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1 can mild rotel, strain to remove excess juice
- juice of 1 lime
- Rice (yellow or white)
- Beans (black or refried)
- Pico de gallo
- Guacamole
- Sour Cream
- Ciltantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
Warm Brussels Caesars with Bacon Ciabatta Croutons
By vealam
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- DRESSING:
- 2 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 cup ciabatta bread cubes
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound brussels sprouts, sliced and stems removed
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of pepper
- freshly shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 4 anchovies, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Chocolate Banana Naturally Sweet Ice Cream
By vealam
Let the bananas soften for a while at room temperature or in the microwave
- 4 4 4 bananas, peeled, cut into chunks, and frozen
- 1/4 1/4 2 cup unsweetened cocoa or similar, like 2 packets The Daily Good Greens Chocolate
- a few tablespoons of water
- 1 1 1 chocolate bar, such as SuperFoods Chocolate, chopped into small pieces
- peanut butter and sea salt for topping
Sweet Potato Pie with Gingersnap Crust and Meringue
By vealam
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- For the Sweet Potato Puree:
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- For the Gingersnap Crust:
- 8 oz gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies)
- 2 tbs light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/8 teas salt
- 2 oz unsalted butter, melted
- For the Sweet Potato Filling:
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tbs maple syrup
- 2 cups sweet potato puree
- 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 teas ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teas ground ginger
- 1/4 teas ground nutmeg
- 1 tbs unsalted butter, melted
- For the Meringue:
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teas cream of tartar
- 1/2 teas vanilla extract
Roasted Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Alfredo
By vealam
Preheat oven to 500 degrees
- 2 whole red bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fat free half & half
- 4 oz. garlic & herb goat cheese
- 2/3 cup grated parigiano reggiano cheese
- 1/2 cup artichoke hearts (optional)
- 1/2 lb. linguine, cooked to al dente
- salt & pepper, to taste
Caramel Apple Dutch Baby
By vealam
For the caramel sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar and water with a wooden spoon
- Caramel Sauce:
- 200 g / 1 cup white sugar
- 1 Tbsp. water
- 200 ml / 7fl oz whipping (heavy 35%) cream
- Dutch Baby Batter:
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp. sugar, divided
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt (or pinch of table salt)
- 1 medium/large apple, peeled, halved, cored, then cut into thin slices
- Powdered sugar,for dusting
- Vanilla Ice Cream (optional)
- Walnuts or pecans, for garnish (optional)
Apple Cinnamon White Cake
By vealam
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 apple, peeled and chopped
Lemony Lemon Brownies
By vealam
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease/Spray an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with butter/cooking spray and set aside
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour {King Arthur All-Purpose Flour}
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt {Sea Salt}
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Tart Lemon Glaze
- 1 rounded cup powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoon lemon juice
- 8 teaspoons lemon zest
Coconut Lemon Squares
By vealam
1. Preheat oven to 350°F 2
- For the Crust
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- For the Filling
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk zest of one large lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Baked Thick-Cut Seasoned Oven Fries (vegan, GF)
By vealam
Preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat or spray with cooking spray; set aside
- 2 extra-large or 3 medium/large potatoes (russet or sweet potatoes), washed and trimmed into 1/4 to 1/2-inch slices (I didn't peel)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil in liquid state (or another oil, i.e. olive, vegetable, canola)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, or to taste (or substitute with your favorite seasonings or seasoning blend)
- 2 teaspoons cumin, or to taste
- salt and pepper, to taste
- ketchup or your favorite condiments, optional for serving