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Healthy Full English Breakfast

Add to ❤ Favorites A healthier oven-baked twist on the traditional full English breakfast. Featuring quick and easy homemade, perfectly seasoned turkey sausage balls, roasted rosemary sweet potatoes, crispy bacon, caramelised onion, crunchy kale, juicy tomatoes, and last but not least eggs and mushrooms baked to perfection. Ingredients for 4 servings 400 g Turkey Breast Mince 1½ tsp Sea Salt 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 tsp Dried Thyme 1 tsp Dried Sage ⅛ tsp Nutmeg 300 g Sweet Potatoes Scrubbed and chopped into 2cm cubes 1 Large Red Onion Peeled and quartered 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Divided 1 tsp Dried Rosemary ½ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper 100 g Kale Washed, patted dry with kitchen towel, woody stalks removed. 4 Salad Tomatoes Washed and halved 400 g Button Mushrooms Brushed clean 4 Rashers Streaky Bacon Sugar-free, nitrate-free 4 Medium Eggs Read the Instructions here

Roasted Bell Peppers Cream Soup

Add to ❤ Favorites This roasted bell peppers cream soup is one of those soups that is silky-smooth. The thickness as well as the texture comes from the potatoes. The leeks and red bell peppers, both bring out a sweetness to this soup. A perfect combination. Ingredients for 8 servings 3 bell peppers. I used 2 red and 1 yellow 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups diced leeks, white and light green part only 5 cups potatoes, peeled and diced 6 cups chicken broth 1 sprig fresh thyme 1 cup heavy cream, warm salt and pepper fresh chives for garnish Read the Instructions here

Rum Balls (Dairy-Free)

Add to ❤ Favorites An Australian Christmas treat, these traditional rum balls are made using dairy-free alternatives making them the perfect for everyone! Made with just 5 ingredients, these chocolate and coconut balls are the easiest dessert or snack to have on hand in December. Ingredients for 25 servings 250 grams dairy-free plain sweet biscuits such as digestives 1 cup desiccated coconut ¼ cup cocoa powder 320 gram can sweetened condensed coconut milk ¼ cup rum ½ cup desiccated coconut extra for rolling Read the Instructions here

Thai Street-Style Spicy Chicken Basil

Add to ❤ Favorites This Thai inspired ground chicken with basil is easy to make, spicy & unctuous, and has all the amazingly bright Thai food flavors you could hope for! Ingredients for 4 servings 1 pound ground chicken 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon or more to taste sambal oelek chili paste 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons oyster sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce 2 cloves of garlic 1 Fresno chili 1/2 poblano chili 1 small handful fresh basil leaves steamed rice for serving Read the Instructions here

Cilantro lime chicken

Add to ❤ Favorites Cilantro lime chicken is a zesty Mexican inspired marinated dish with a subtle sweetness and a fresh pop of flavor that is just insanely delicious. Ingredients for 6-8 servings 6-8 chicken breasts boneless skinless -trimmed of any fat Marinade 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons fresh lime zest 6 cloves garlic minced 1 tablespoon honey 1 cup cilantro leaves chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander Read the Instructions here

Chicken Larb

Add to ❤ Favorites Larb Gai is a traditional dish from Thailand and Laos that is basically a meat salad. It’s featured on Thai restaurant menus and is a popular street food dish. Typically larb is made with ground chicken or pork and flavored with lime, garlic, chili peppers, palm sugar, fish sauce, and rice powder. It’s an explosion of flavor with spicy, sour, sweet, and salty notes in every bite. Larb is typically served with sticky rice, lettuce, and lots of fresh herbs. Ingredients for 4 servings Chicken Larb 1 and 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil (can use olive oil) 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic (~2 cloves) 1 tablespoon minced ginger (~1 inch piece) 1 cup thinly sliced green onions (white and green parts) (~4-6 onions) 1 pound ground chicken (darker meat will be more tender and flavorful) Quick Sauce 2 tablespoons regular (all purpose, not light) soy sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1 teaspoon zest zest (~1 large lime) 1 tablespoon Sambal Oelek (ground chili paste)  1 tablespoon light brown sugar, not packed Fine sea salt and pepper Toppings 1/4 cup EACH: chopped mint, chopped cilantro, chopped basil 3 Persian cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber) 1 tablespoon EACH: rice vinegar, olive oil, lime juice Coconut Lime Rice (optional) 1 cup basmati rice 1 and 1/2 cups full fat coconut milk 1/2 cup water 1 large lime (~1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice) For serving (optional): Lettuce leaves, additional lime wedges Read the Instructions here

Chicken fajitas

Add to ❤ Favorites This is the recipe for making chicken fajitas, not tortillas, and it calls for just a few ingredients because the key here are the spices. You will be in mexican heaven. Ingredients for 4 servings 21 oz (600 gr) chicken breast1 white onion2 garlic cloves1 red bell pepper1 yellow pepper1 orange pepper10 mushrooms fresh3 tsp oregano dry3 tsp cumin powder1 tsp chili flakes1 tsp hot paprika1 tsp cayenne pepper1 1/2 tbsp (0.80 oz) (22 gr) brown sugarSalt and black pepper to taste2 limes or lemons Read the Instructions here

Rainbow Veggie Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Add to ❤ Favorites Rainbow Veggie Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce are packed with fruity peppers, carrots and many other fresh veggies and taste absolutely with the Peanut Sauce.  Ingredients for 4 servings For the Rolls 10 nos. rice paper roll wrappers 1 no. red bell pepper, julienned 1 no. yellow bell pepper, julienned 1 no. carrot, julienned 1 no. small cucumber, julienned 1 cup red cabbage, finely julienned For the Peanut sauce 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup sesame oil juice of 1 big lemon 2 tsp vinegar 1 tsp garlic powder Read the Instructions here

Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

Add to ❤ Favorites This vegetarian enchilada casserole is basically like a Mexican lasagna – layers of hearty corn tortillas filled with black beans, corn, peppers, green chiles, and plenty of shredded cheese! Garnish with a drizzle of sour cream and fresh chopped cilantro for a family dinner your kids will love! Ingredients for 15 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 red onion, diced 1 red pepper, diced 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1.5 teaspoons cumin 1.5 teaspoons chili powder 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15 oz.) can corn, drained 1 (7 oz.) can fire roasted diced green chiles 1 (28 oz.) can enchilada sauce 12 corn tortillas 8 oz. shredded pepperjack cheese, divided Kosher salt fresh cracked pepper Garnish: fresh chopped cilantro sour cream diced tomatoes sliced jalapeno Read the Instructions here

Conchas: Mexican Pan Dulce

Add to ❤ Favorites Sweet rolls topped with a crunchy sweet vanilla or chocolate layer. Ingredients for 12 servings Bread 4 fl oz whole milk (1/2 cup)4 oz unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly (1/2 cup)3 eggs room temperature1 pkt instant yeast (2 1/4 tsp)2.5 oz sugar (1/3 cup)17 oz all- purpose flour (3 1/2- 3 3/4 cups)3/4 tsp salt Topping 5 oz all- purpose flour +extra (1 cup)2.5 oz powdered sugar (2/3 cup)4 oz unsalted butter softened (1/2 cup)1/2 tsp baking powder1 Tbsp vanilla1 Tbsp cocoa powder Read the Instructions here

Short Rib Enchiladas Roja

Add to ❤ Favorites Garnish the enchiladas roja with sliced avocado, radish, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime and dig in. Or you know, just grab a fork and go to town. Ingredients for 6-8 servings Short ribs 2 lb short ribssalt and pepper1 tbsp oil½ onion, peeled and chopped into big chunks1 tbsp garlic, minced2 tbsp chili powder1 tbsp cumin1 tsp oregano, driedpinch of cinnamon3 tbsp tomato paste1 chipotle pepper, canned1 cup chicken broth1 cup beer Remaining ingredients 8 corn tortillas2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese2 tbsp cilantro for garnish2 radish, thinly sliced for garnish2 tbsp cotija Read the Instructions here

Homemade toaster pastries

Add to ❤ Favorites These homemade toaster pastries will put any Pop-tart to shame. The flaky cream cheese dough is so tender and you can fill with whatever jam you like. Ingredients for 12 servings 2 sticks (1 cup) Butter, softened8 oz Cream Cheese, softened2 cups All-Purpose Flour1 tsp. Vanilla extract1/4 tsp. Salt1 jar Jam of choice1 egg, beaten Read the Instructions here