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5-Minute Copycat Mint Mocha Latte
By RoketJSquerl
Instructions Make the syrup: Combine agave, cocoa, and extracts in a small bowl, whisking until smooth
- MOCHA MINT SYRUP:
- 1/4 cup agave nectar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- LATTE:
- 1-1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 (4-oz) shots brewed espresso
- 2 tablespoons prepared mocha mint syrup (or more to taste)
- Whipped cream for serving, optional
"Roasted Green Beans"
By RoketJSquerl
1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees
- 2 pounds fresh green beans (or a bag of frozen fancy green beans)
- 1 –2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (I use the bottled garlic to save a little time)
- Salt & Pepper
- Zest from one lemon (save the juice for later)
Falafel
By RoketJSquerl
Adapted from Epicurious. Of course, I used dried chickpeas and soaked them overnight
- Possible Accompaniments/garnishes:
- 1 Cup Dried Chickpeas or 1 15 Oz. Can Chickpeas
- 1/2 Large Onion, roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley
- 2 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Cilantro
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Hot Red Pepper (1/2 to 1)
- 4 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 4 Tablespoons Flour (4 to 6)
- Soybean or Vegetable Oil for Frying
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- Greens
- Sliced Tomato and Cucumber
- Feta Cheese
- Plain Yogurt Mixed With Tahina Sauce, lemon juice, and salt
- Greek Olives
- Warm Pita Bread
- Chopped Parsely
- Hot Sauce
"Instant Pot Eggs (Perfect Hard-Boiled & Soft-Boiled Eggs)
By RoketJSquerl
A thorough guide on how to use your Instant Pot to make perfect hard-boiled and soft boiled eggs in less time
- 2 to 14 2 to 14 14 large eggs
- 1 1 1 cup water
- Equipment
- Steaming rack that comes with the Instant Pot
- Pair of tongs
Bacon Cornsticks
By RoketJSquerl
FRY the bacon in a skillet over moderate heat until crisp
- 4 lean slices hickory-smoked bacon
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, cut into bits, room temperature
English Muffin Bread by CI
By RoketJSquerl
1. Grease two 8½ by 4½-inch loaf pans and dust with cornmeal
- Cornmeal
- 5 cups (27 1/2 ounces) bread flour
- 4 1/2 teaspoons instant or rapid-rise yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 cups whole milk, heated to 120 degrees
"Strawberry Cheesecake RITZwich
By RoketJSquerl
Makes Mix the cream cheese, condensed milk and lemon juice together with a whisk
- 1 roll RITZ crackers
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3 oz strawberry, sliced
CROCK POT HAWAIIAN SANDWICHES
By RoketJSquerl
INSTRUCTIONS Combine everything in slow cooker except pineapple and buns
- 2 lbs cooked ham -thinly sliced
- 1/4 onion -chopped
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 8 Buns
- 15 1/4 oz can pineapple slices -drained
PICO DE GALLO (FRESH TOMATO SALSA)
By RoketJSquerl
The simplest salsa of all — diced ripe tomato mixed with sweet onion, cilantro, lime, a pinch of salt and fresh h...
- 4 large, ripe roma tomatoes, cored, seeded
- and diced small (2 cups/450 g)
- 1/4 white onion, finely diced
- 1/2 medium serrano chile, minced, or more
- to taste
- 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2-3/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, or more to
- taste
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Buttercream
By RoketJSquerl
Using an electric stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, or handheld mixer and large bowl, beat butter on mediu...
- For Regular Batch, Slightly Sweeter—Makes about 4 1/4 cups
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks or 170 grams) unsalted butter, softened (or part salted & unsalted)
- 6 ounces (170 grams) cream cheese, such as Philadelphia®, softened
- 3/4 cup (192 grams) creamy peanut butter, such as Jif®
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) pure vanilla extract, such as Nielsen-Massey®
- 3 1/2 cups (420 grams) confectioners’ sugar, spooned in cup, leveled off & sifted
- For Large Batch, More Intense Peanut Butter Flavor—Makes about 5 1/2 cups
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 226 grams) unsalted butter, softened (or 1 stick salted & 1 stick unsalted)
- 1 (8-ounce/226 grams) package cream cheese, such as Philadelphia®, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (384 grams) creamy peanut butter, such as Jif®
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract, such as Nielsen-Massey®
- 4 1/2 cups (540 grams) confectioners’ sugar, spooned in cup, leveled off & sifted