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Add to ❤ Favorites This recipe is basically a play on flavours. I wanted something salty and savoury to balance the sweetness of watermelon. So I went with a smokey sharp cheddar cheese. Ingredients for 4 servings 12 watermelon wedges, approximately ½ inch thick fresh smoked cheddar cheese shavings fresh thyme leaves and sprigs ½ cup pistachio salt and freshly ground black pepper Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings 30mls olive oil 1 medium/large red onion, diced 2-3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 small pinch chilli flakes 300g store bought turkey or beef meatballs (or make your own!) Freshly ground sea salt & black pepper 2 heaped tblspns no sodium tomato paste 2 x 400g tins cherry tomatoes 2 level tspns raw sugar 500g store bought gnocchi 1/3 cup cooking cream 1 decent handful fresh basil, torn 300g fresh cherry tomatoes 220g cherry bocconcini Handful finely grated parmesan cheese Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for a 23cm springform pan For the Cake: 170g unsalted butter 280g dark chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup good quality cocoa powder 6 tablespoons Creme de Cassis liqueur 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup caster sugar 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt For the Glaze: 170g dark chocolate, chopped 1/4 cup thickened cream 2 – 3 tablespoons Creme de Cassis liqueur 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites These loaded black bean burgers deliver on that big flavor promise with garlic, spices like chili and cumin, a kick of heat from cayenne, and the fresh, bright flavor of cilantro. Ingredients for 4 servings 2 scallions, white and light-green parts, cut in half 2 large carrots, cut into a few pieces ½ medium red bell pepper, seeded, ribs removed, and cut into a few pieces ¼ cup (packed) fresh cilantro 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained ½ cup quick-cooking oats ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder Pinch of cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 large egg 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split 4 leaves of romaine lettuce 1 Roma tomato, sliced 1 small red onion, thinly sliced Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites The Classic Sicilian Meat Roll, is a simple, but company-worthy way to make a “meatloaf”, that is filled with heavenly goodness and all rolled up jellyroll-style into a beautiful, and elegantly-filled pinwheel! Ingredients for 4 servings 1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten 1 Tbl. tomato paste 1 Tbl. milk (or beef broth if you have some handy) ½ tsp. italian seasoning ½ tsp. dried oregano 2 (small to medium-sized) garlic cloves or 1 large, very finely minced ½ tsp. seasoned salt, I use Johnny’s ½ Tbl. finely chopped fresh parsley (or ½ tsp. dried) 1 slice white bread, crusts removed and bread torn into very tiny pieces 1 lb. lean ground beef, 85% works well 6 – 8 paper-thin slices prosciutto coarse ground black pepper 2 cups quality shredded mozzarella cheese, (can also use a mozzarella & provolone blend), divided Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites This might be the world’s easiest pie to make. The filling involves putting FIVE ingredients into a blender and pushing the button. That’s it! And the lemon filling is custardy, creamy, sweet, and tart. It almost tastes like a pie version of lemon bars. It’s such a refreshing summertime dessert! Ingredients for 6-8 servings FOR THE PIE CRUST 1/2 cup salted butter, chilled and cubed 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons (more or less as needed) very cold water FOR THE FILLING 1 whole lemon* 1/2 cup salted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract FOR SERVING Powdered sugar for dusting Lemon slices for garnish Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites The rich flavours of the beef stroganoff pair really well with crisp green vegetables or a salad. I added some colour with blanched asparagus and cherry tomatoes. For a healthier twist try using natural yoghurt instead of sour cream. Ingredients for 2 servings 4 Tbs Butter 1/2 Cup Chopped Onion 1 Tbsp Garlic Paste 200 Grams Beef Chunks 200 Grams Mushrooms (Sliced) 1 Cup Beef Broth 1 Tsp Salt 1 Tsp Paprika 1 1/4 Tsp Gluten Free Plain Flour 1 Tsb Tomato Paste (Ensure gluten free) 1 1/2 Tsp Worchestershire Sauce (ensure gluten free) 1 Cup Sour Cream 1/2 Tbsp Corriander Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites These cookies are versatile and bake up perfect every time. And the key to absolute chocolate chip cookie perfection? Under baking the cookies. You want them to look a little gooey in the center when they come out of the oven. They’ll firm up as they cool on the cookie sheets. Ingredients for 24 cookies 6 T. unsalted butter, softened 1/2 c. granulated (white) sugar 1/2 c. light brown sugar, packed 1 t. sea salt 1/2 t. baking powder 1/2 t. baking soda 1 large egg 1 1/2 t. vanilla 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. chopped walnuts 1 1/4 c. bittersweet chocolate chips Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites It’s the perfect appetizer to serve at dinner or a party, or a great healthy snack to have on hand for you and the kids to enjoy. Serve with crackers or veggies for the ultimate dip! 1 15-ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil 3 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomatoes 1 clove garlic 1 lemon, juiced (about ¼ cup) ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste ¼ teaspoon pepper, plus more to taste Water, if needed Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites These Grilled Cheesy Sausage Pineapple Skewers are extremely easy to make, are portable and cook in about 5 minutes. Perfect for grill parties, tailgating and camping too. The mix of salty, sweet, and smoky flavors makes them a favorite every time. Served with individual disposable cups of barbecue keeps the mess down too. Ingredients for 6 servings ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (I used Sprouts brand) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh Oregano 1 12.8-ounce package Sprouts Old Tyme Butcher Shop Mild Italian Sausage with Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese (4 fully cooked sausages); sliced into 1-inch pieces (5 pieces per sausage) 1 ripe Pineapple 1 large Red Onion Disposable Condiment/Snack cups 1 bottle Barbecue Sauce Bamboo Skewers Foil Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Super easy, herbaceous and garlicky oven-grilled chicken with a creamy yoghurt sauce Ingredients for 4 servings For The Chicken 4 full chicken thighs, skinned and trimmed of fat and membranes 6-8 cloves of garlic 1 ½ tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried oregano 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika (mild), or 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp cumin powder ½ tsp cinnamon powder 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp fresh coriander roughly chopped 3 tbsp lemon juice Salt For The Yoghurt Sauce 300 g Greek yoghurt or natural yoghurt drained of whey in a cheesecloth and 1 garlic clove, grated ½ tsp cumin powder Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites The beauty of Chinese salted pork is that it’s really a flavor agent like soy sauce or white pepper. It adds tons of complexity and umami deliciousness to dishes, so I do hope this post gives you some inspiration and the freedom to improvise with your salted pork! Ingredients for 4 servings 3 tablespoons oil 3 cloves garlic 3 scallions, the white and green parts separated 5 ounces salted pork belly, sliced 1½ pounds daikon radish, cut into small pieces 3½ cups chicken stock 2 small bundles of mung bean glass noodles (approximately 75 grams) ½ teaspoon sesame oil ¼ teaspoon white pepper Salt, to taste Read the Instructions here