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Sweet Corn & Basil Zucchini Pasta

9/30/2024

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Sweet Corn & Basil Zucchini Pasta

This Sweet Corn & Basil Zucchini Pasta is a light and flavorful dish that celebrates the freshness of summer produce. Golden zucchini adds a beautiful color to the pasta while sweet corn and fragrant basil infuse it with delightful flavors. Quick and easy to make, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch.

Ingredients:

  • 200g pasta

  • 2 golden zucchinis, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels

  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving optional

Instructions:

Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta until it is al dente


Remove the water and set it aside


Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat


Mix in the garlic and cook until it smells good


Slice the zucchini and add it to the pan


Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until it's soft


Add chopped basil leaves and sweet corn kernels and mix well


Add two to three more minutes and cook until everything is hot


Toss the cooked pasta into the pan with the rest of the ingredients until everything is well mixed


Add pepper and salt to taste


If you want, you can serve it hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top


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Cuban Beef Sandwich

9/28/2024

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Cuban Beef Sandwich

This tasty and savory sandwich is based on Cuban flavors and has soft roast beef, melted Swiss cheese, sour pickles, and tangy mustard and mayonnaise.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb thinly sliced roast beef

  • 4 slices Swiss cheese

  • 1/2 cup dill pickles, sliced lengthwise

  • 4 Cuban sandwich rolls or French bread

  • 4 tablespoons yellow mustard

  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened

Instructions:

Warm up a skillet or a panini press over medium heat


Cut the rolls or bread in half across the middle


On one half of each roll, put mustard


On the other half, put mayonnaise


Spread the Swiss cheese, pickles, and roast beef out evenly on the bottom halves of the rolls


Add the other halves of the rolls on top


Put butter on the outside of each sandwich


It should take about 4 to 5 minutes for the bread to turn golden brown and the cheese to melt after putting the sandwiches in the panini press or other pan


Enjoy while hot!


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Orange-Sesame Tofu and Fennel Salad

9/26/2024

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Orange-Sesame Tofu and Fennel Salad

This Orange-Sesame Tofu and Fennel Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines crispy tofu marinated in a zesty orange-sesame dressing with fresh fennel, juicy orange segments, and mixed greens.

Ingredients:

  • 1 block tofu, pressed and cut into cubes

  • 1/4 cup orange juice

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

  • 1 tsp grated ginger

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced

  • 1 orange, peeled and segmented

  • 2 cups mixed greens

  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic to make the marinade


Place tofu cubes in a shallow dish and pour marinade over them


Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours


Preheat oven to 400F 200C


Place marinated tofu cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper


Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tofu is golden and crispy


In a large bowl, combine sliced fennel, orange segments, mixed greens, and toasted sesame seeds


Add baked tofu cubes to the salad


Season with salt and pepper, to taste


Toss everything together gently


Serve immediately and enjoy!


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Maine Lobster Grilled Cheese

9/22/2024

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Maine Lobster Grilled Cheese

Indulge in the rich flavors of Maine lobster, gooey cheddar cheese, and a flavorful Everything Sauce all stacked between two pieces of buttery grilled bread.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Maine lobster meat

  • 8 slices thick-cut bread

  • 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese

  • 4 tbsp butter, softened

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tbsp ketchup

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/4 tsp onion powder

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to make the Everything Sauce


Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread


Heat a skillet over medium heat


Place a slice of bread, butter side down, on the skillet


Layer with a slice of cheddar cheese, lobster meat, a generous dollop of Everything Sauce, and another slice of cheddar cheese


Top with another slice of bread, butter side up


Grill until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side


Repeat with remaining ingredients to make additional sandwiches


Serve hot and enjoy!


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Sweet Corn & Basil Zucchini Pasta

9/16/2024

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Sweet Corn & Basil Zucchini Pasta

This Sweet Corn & Basil Zucchini Pasta is a light and flavorful dish that celebrates the freshness of summer produce. Golden zucchini adds a beautiful color to the pasta while sweet corn and fragrant basil infuse it with delightful flavors. Quick and easy to make, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch.

Ingredients:

  • 200g pasta

  • 2 golden zucchinis, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels

  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving optional

Instructions:

Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta until it is al dente


Remove the water and set it aside


Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat


Mix in the garlic and cook until it smells good


Slice the zucchini and add it to the pan


Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until it's soft


Add chopped basil leaves and sweet corn kernels and mix well


Add two to three more minutes and cook until everything is hot


Toss the cooked pasta into the pan with the rest of the ingredients until everything is well mixed


Add pepper and salt to taste


If you want, you can serve it hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top


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S'mores Grain-Free Chocolate Cake

9/16/2024

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S'mores Grain-Free Chocolate Cake

Indulge in the rich flavors of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers with this gluten-free and grain-free S'mores Chocolate Cake. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the worry of gluten.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups almond flour

  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder

  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar

  • 1/4 cup coconut flour

  • 1/4 cup tapioca flour

  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1/2 cup almond milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips

  • 1/2 cup marshmallows gluten-free

  • 1/4 cup crushed gluten-free graham crackers

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C


Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper


In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, coconut flour, tapioca flour, baking soda, and salt


In a separate bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, eggs, almond milk, and vanilla extract


Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring until well combined


Fold in chocolate chips


Pour batter into the prepared cake pan


Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean


Remove cake from oven and sprinkle marshmallows and crushed graham crackers over the top


Return cake to oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until marshmallows are lightly toasted


Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving


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Simply Perfect Salted Caramel Sauce Ice Cream

9/14/2024

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Simply Perfect Salted Caramel Sauce Ice Cream

Indulge in the luscious blend of creamy vanilla ice cream topped with a decadent salted caramel sauce. This simply perfect dessert is an exquisite treat for any occasion, delivering a perfect balance of sweetness and salty goodness.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream

Instructions:

Melt the sugar over medium heat in a heavy-bottomed saucepan while stirring all the time with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon


As soon as the sugar melts and turns amber, add the butter


Keep an eye on it because it will start to bubble


It will take about two to three minutes of stirring to melt the butter into the caramel


Slowly add the heavy cream while stirring all the time


The mixture will bubble very quickly


After one minute of boiling, take the sauce off the heat and stir in the sea salt


Take a short break and let the caramel sauce cool down before you use it


Put vanilla ice cream in bowls or cones using a spoon


Put the warm caramel sauce with salt on top of the ice cream


Serve right away and enjoy!


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Orange-Sesame Tofu and Fennel Salad

9/12/2024

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Orange-Sesame Tofu and Fennel Salad

This Orange-Sesame Tofu and Fennel Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines crispy tofu marinated in a zesty orange-sesame dressing with fresh fennel, juicy orange segments, and mixed greens.

Ingredients:

  • 1 block tofu, pressed and cut into cubes

  • 1/4 cup orange juice

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

  • 1 tsp grated ginger

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced

  • 1 orange, peeled and segmented

  • 2 cups mixed greens

  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic to make the marinade


Place tofu cubes in a shallow dish and pour marinade over them


Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours


Preheat oven to 400F 200C


Place marinated tofu cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper


Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tofu is golden and crispy


In a large bowl, combine sliced fennel, orange segments, mixed greens, and toasted sesame seeds


Add baked tofu cubes to the salad


Season with salt and pepper, to taste


Toss everything together gently


Serve immediately and enjoy!


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Blueberry Swirl Honey Vanilla Smoothie

9/11/2024

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Blueberry Swirl Honey Vanilla Smoothie

This smoothie tastes great because it has frozen blueberries, ripe banana, creamy Greek yogurt, and the richness of honey and vanilla. It's a great way to satisfy your hunger for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup frozen blueberries

  • 1 ripe banana

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

  • 1/2 cup milk any type

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Ice cubes optional

Instructions:

A ripe banana, Greek yogurt, milk, honey, and vanilla extract should all be put in a blender


If you want a thicker consistency, add ice cubes and blend until smooth and creamy


Place the smoothie in glasses and, if you want, add more honey to swirl it around for extra sweetness


Serve right away and enjoy!


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Maine Lobster Grilled Cheese

9/10/2024

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Maine Lobster Grilled Cheese

Indulge in the rich flavors of Maine lobster, gooey cheddar cheese, and a flavorful Everything Sauce all stacked between two pieces of buttery grilled bread.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Maine lobster meat

  • 8 slices thick-cut bread

  • 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese

  • 4 tbsp butter, softened

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tbsp ketchup

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/4 tsp onion powder

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to make the Everything Sauce


Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread


Heat a skillet over medium heat


Place a slice of bread, butter side down, on the skillet


Layer with a slice of cheddar cheese, lobster meat, a generous dollop of Everything Sauce, and another slice of cheddar cheese


Top with another slice of bread, butter side up


Grill until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side


Repeat with remaining ingredients to make additional sandwiches


Serve hot and enjoy!


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