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Bacon Blue Cheese Deviled Eggs

A tasty change from the usual deviled eggs are these Bacon Blue Cheese Deviled Eggs. Adding creamy blue cheese and crispy bacon to this popular appetizer gives it a big flavor boost. Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs 3 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon white vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Fresh chives, for garnish Instructions: Separate the hard-boiled eggs into halves along their length Toss the yolks in a bowl after taking them out You can add blue cheese crumbles, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, salt, and pepper to the egg yolks Mix and mash until everything is well mixed and creamy Use a spoon or a piping bag to fill each egg white half with the deviled egg mixture Put some broken up bacon on top of every deviled egg Add fresh chives as a garnish Put it in the fri...

Roasted Quince + Cardamom Popsicles

These cool popsicles are a great way to enjoy the sweet and fragrant combination of roasted quince and cardamom. Ingredients: 4 quinces, peeled, cored, and chopped 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 cup water 1 tablespoon lemon juice Instructions: Warm the oven up to 350F 182C In a baking dish, put chopped quinces Add sugar and ground cardamom to the quinces It will taste better Fill the baking dish with water Put foil over the dish and roast for about an hour, or until the quinces are soft Take it out of the oven and let it cool down a bit After the quinces have been roasted, put them in a blender with lemon juice Blend until the mixture is smooth Place the mix into popsicle molds Put in the sticks and freeze until solid, which should take at least 4 hours To take the popsicles out of the molds, run warm water over them for a few seconds and then...

Healthy Berry Sorbet

This healthy mixed berry sorbet is a refreshing and guilt-free treat. It's made with fresh berries and sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup, making it low in sugar and high in flavor. Ingredients: 3 cups mixed berries such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup 1 tablespoon lemon juice Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish Instructions: Put the mixed berries, water, honey or maple syrup, and lemon juice in a blender Mix everything together until it's smooth Spread the mix out in a shallow dish Freeze it for four to six hours, or until it gets firm Take it out of the freezer after it's frozen and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to get a little less frozen Put the sorbet into bowls, and if you want, top them with fresh mint leaves Serve right away

Quinoa and White Bean Veggie Burger

These Quinoa and White Bean Veggie Burgers are a delicious and nutritious meatless option. Packed with protein and flavor, they make a satisfying meal for vegetarians and veggie lovers. Ingredients: 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 can 15 oz white beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated carrot 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp paprika Salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp olive oil Instructions: In a large bowl, mash the white beans with a fork or potato masher Add cooked quinoa, breadcrumbs, grated carrot, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the mashed beans Mix until well combined Form the mixture into burger patties You should get about 4 patties from the mixture Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat Cook...

Sriracha Lime Salt

Sriracha lime salt adds a zesty kick to your dishes. It's perfect for seasoning tofu, vegetables, or any other vegan dish that needs a flavor boost. Ingredients: 1/2 cup sea salt 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce Zest of 2 limes Instructions: Preheat oven to 200F 93C In a bowl, mix sea salt, sriracha sauce, and lime zest until well combined Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper Bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is completely dry Let the sriracha lime salt cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container Store in a cool, dry place until ready to use

Paleo Eggplant Pizza Crust

This Paleo Eggplant Pizza Crust is a gluten-free and grain-free alternative to traditional pizza crusts. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a healthy choice for pizza night! Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 1/2 cup almond flour 2 tablespoons coconut flour 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon olive oil Instructions: Warm your oven up to 400F 200C and put parchment paper on a baking sheet Cover the baking sheet with foil and brush both sides of the eggplant rounds with olive oil Bake them for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they're soft and a little brown Take the eggplant out of the oven and let it cool down a bit Almond flour, coconut flour, nutritional yeast, dried oregano, garlic powder, and sea salt should all be put ...

Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

A delicious and satisfying Keto-friendly casserole that combines the flavors of a bacon cheeseburger in an easy-to-make dish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep for busy days. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 4 large eggs 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Salt and pepper to taste Chopped parsley for garnish optional Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned Drain excess fat In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper Spread the cooked ground beef evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish Pour the egg mixture over the ground beef Sprinkle the crumbled...

Roasted Greek Potatoes with Garlic, Lime, and Parmesan

The garlic, lime, and Parmesan cheese in these roasted Greek potatoes give them a lot of flavor. They're a tasty side dish that goes with many different kinds of main dishes. Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes, washed and cut into wedges 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 limes, juiced 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400F 200C In a large bowl, toss the potato wedges with minced garlic, lime juice, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until evenly coated Spread the coated potato wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside Once roasted, remove from th...

Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Gravy

This slow cooker pork roast with gravy is a tasty and comforting meal that's great for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. When you cook pork slowly, it gets very tender, and the gravy makes it taste rich and savory. Ingredients: 3 lb pork roast 1 cup chicken broth 1 onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried rosemary Salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp water Instructions: Season pork roast with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary Place sliced onions and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker Put the seasoned pork roast on top of the onions and garlic Pour chicken broth over the pork roast Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the pork is tender Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and let it rest In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry Pour the liquid from the slow co...

Cream Cheese Filled Chocolate Chip Muffins

These delicious muffins have the perfect amount of chocolate chips and creamy cheesecake filling. They're a great treat for breakfast or as a snack. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg 1/2 cup chocolate chips 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with paper liners In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt In another bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined Fold in the chocolate chips In a se...

Vegan Apple Pie Bread Pudding

A delicious vegan twist on classic bread pudding infused with the flavors of apple pie. Perfect for dessert or a cozy breakfast treat! Ingredients: 6 cups cubed day-old bread 2 cups unsweetened almond milk 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup melted coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 2 cups peeled and diced apples 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries optional Instructions: Set the oven to 350F 175C and heat it up Prepare a baking dish by greasing it Almond milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves should all be mixed together in a large bowl Mix everything together with a whisk Add the cubed bread to the bowl and mix it gently so that all of the bread is covered in the sauce If you want to add pecans, raisins, or dried cranber...

Quinoa Avocado Salad

This quinoa and avocado salad is a great way to pack a healthy lunch for the go. It will keep you full and energized all day because it is full of protein, healthy fats, and bright flavors. Ingredients: 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 ripe avocado, diced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup cucumber, diced 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss gently to combine Divide the salad into individual containers for easy grab-and-go lunches