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Chipotle Bean and Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Lime Sauce

9/29/2024

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Chipotle Bean and Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Lime Sauce

This dish is tasty and good for you. It has sweet potatoes stuffed with quinoa, black beans, and vegetables, and it's topped with a tangy Chipotle Lime Sauce.

Ingredients:

  • 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

  • 2 cups black beans, cooked

  • 1 cup corn kernels

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions:

Turn on the oven and heat it up to 400F 200C


Clean the sweet potatoes and use a fork to poke holes in them


For 45 to 60 minutes, or until soft


Meanwhile, follow the directions on the package to cook the quinoa


Set olive oil on medium heat in a large pan


Put in the red onion and cook it until it turns clear


Put in corn, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper


Bring it to a boil


Add the black beans and cooked quinoa and mix well


Cook for another three to five minutes, or until everything is well mixed and hot


Make a hole in each sweet potato and use a fork to fluff up the inside


Mix the quinoa and beans together and add them to the sweet potatoes


Add the Chipotle Lime Sauce's parts to a small bowl and mix them together: Salt, pepper, and the juice of one lime


Put the Chipotle Lime Sauce on top of the sweet potatoes that have been stuffed


Put fresh cilantro and sliced green onions on top


Put lime wedges on the side and serve


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Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

9/27/2024

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Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

This refreshing and nutritious quinoa salad is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins. The lemon-tahini dressing adds a zesty flavor, making it a perfect dish for a healthy plant-based meal.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cucumber, diced

  • 1 bell pepper, diced

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons tahini

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water


Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and water is absorbed


In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint


In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing


Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly


Serve immediately or refrigerate for later


Enjoy!


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Low-Carb Asian Spiced Broccoli Salad

9/25/2024

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Low-Carb Asian Spiced Broccoli Salad

A refreshing and flavorful salad with a delightful Asian twist. This Low-Carb Asian Spiced Broccoli Salad is packed with vibrant colors, crunchy textures, and a tangy sesame ginger dressing. It's the perfect side dish or light meal for those looking to enjoy a low-carb, healthy option.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups broccoli florets

  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 cup carrots, julienned

  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

  • 2 green onions, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced

  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Blanch the broccoli florets for two to three minutes in boiling water, then put them right into an ice bath to stop the cooking process


Let it drain well


Put the broccoli that has been blanched, the red bell pepper, the carrots, the sliced almonds, and the chopped green onions in a large bowl


Mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic and ginger, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil in a small bowl using a whisk


Add pepper and salt to taste


Put the salad ingredients in a bowl


Add the dressing


Toss the salad to cover everything


In order for the flavors to blend, put the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving


If you want, you can serve it cold and top it with more sliced almonds and green onions


Have fun with your tasty Asian-spiced low-carb broccoli salad!


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Reese's Pieces Fudge

9/23/2024

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Reese's Pieces Fudge

Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy fudge and crunchy Reese's Pieces candies with this easy-to-make Reese's Pieces Fudge recipe. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 1/2 cups Reese's Pieces candies

Instructions:

Put parchment paper around the edges of an 8x8 inch 20x20 cm square baking pan, leaving some overhang to make it easy to take off later


Put the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a bowl that can go in the microwave


Stir the mixture every 30 seconds while heating it in the microwave until it is smooth and well mixed


Add the vanilla extract and mix well


It's time to add 1 cup of Reese's Pieces candies to the fudge


Put the fudge mix into the pan that has been prepared and spread it out evenly


The last 1/2 cup of Reese's Pieces candies should be pressed onto the top of the fudge


Put the fudge in the fridge for at least two hours, or until it sets and is firm


When the fudge is cool, use the extra piece of parchment paper to lift it out of the pan


Make bars or squares out of the fudge


Serve and have fun!


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Blueberry Tart with Almond Cream Filling - Grumpy's Honeybunch

9/17/2024

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Blueberry Tart with Almond Cream Filling - Grumpy's Honeybunch

Enjoy the delicious combination of fresh blueberries and almond cream in a buttery tart crust. This recipe from Grumpy's Honeybunch has just the right amount of sweet and sour flavors and textures to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 cup almond flour

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 large egg

  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

  • 1 tablespoon apricot preserves

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C


In a food processor, pulse together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, chilled diced butter, and salt until mixture resembles coarse crumbs


Press mixture into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom


Prick bottom of crust with a fork


Bake for 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden


Let cool completely


In a mixing bowl, beat together almond flour, powdered sugar, softened butter, egg, and almond extract until smooth and creamy


Spread almond cream filling evenly over cooled tart crust


In a small saucepan, heat blueberries, granulated sugar, and apricot preserves over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until blueberries start to burst and mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes


Remove from heat and let cool slightly


Spread blueberry mixture over almond cream filling in tart shell


Chill tart in refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving


Slice and enjoy!


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Chipotle Bean and Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Lime Sauce

9/15/2024

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Chipotle Bean and Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Lime Sauce

This dish is tasty and good for you. It has sweet potatoes stuffed with quinoa, black beans, and vegetables, and it's topped with a tangy Chipotle Lime Sauce.

Ingredients:

  • 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

  • 2 cups black beans, cooked

  • 1 cup corn kernels

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions:

Turn on the oven and heat it up to 400F 200C


Clean the sweet potatoes and use a fork to poke holes in them


For 45 to 60 minutes, or until soft


Meanwhile, follow the directions on the package to cook the quinoa


Set olive oil on medium heat in a large pan


Put in the red onion and cook it until it turns clear


Put in corn, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper


Bring it to a boil


Add the black beans and cooked quinoa and mix well


Cook for another three to five minutes, or until everything is well mixed and hot


Make a hole in each sweet potato and use a fork to fluff up the inside


Mix the quinoa and beans together and add them to the sweet potatoes


Add the Chipotle Lime Sauce's parts to a small bowl and mix them together: Salt, pepper, and the juice of one lime


Put the Chipotle Lime Sauce on top of the sweet potatoes that have been stuffed


Put fresh cilantro and sliced green onions on top


Put lime wedges on the side and serve


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Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

9/14/2024

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Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

This refreshing and nutritious quinoa salad is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins. The lemon-tahini dressing adds a zesty flavor, making it a perfect dish for a healthy plant-based meal.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cucumber, diced

  • 1 bell pepper, diced

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons tahini

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water


Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and water is absorbed


In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint


In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing


Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly


Serve immediately or refrigerate for later


Enjoy!


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Iced Oatmeal Cookies With Vanilla Icing

9/13/2024

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Iced Oatmeal Cookies With Vanilla Icing

These Iced Oatmeal Cookies With Vanilla Icing are soft, chewy, and bursting with oatmeal flavor. The sweet and creamy vanilla icing adds the perfect finishing touch to these delightful treats.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

  • 1-2 tablespoons milk

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Rolling oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt should all be mixed together in a bowl


Melt the butter and mix it with the white sugar and brown sugar in a different bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy


Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix them in well


Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients one at a time until a dough forms


Put the dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes with the lid on


Warm the oven up to 350F 175C and put parchment paper on a baking sheet


Place round tablespoons of dough about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet that has been prepared


Make each ball of dough a little flatter with the back of a spoon


For 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden, bake the cookies


Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack to cool all the way


To make the vanilla icing, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl with a whisk


Cover the cookies with the vanilla icing and let them cool


Before you serve, let the frosting set for a few minutes


Have fun with these tasty oatmeal cookies iced with vanilla icing!


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Refried Bean Taco Dip

9/12/2024

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Refried Bean Taco Dip

This Refried Bean Taco Dip is a tasty and simple appetizer that's great for any event, like a party or a game day. It's sure to please everyone because it's full of flavor and bright toppings.

Ingredients:

  • 1 can 16 ounces refried beans

  • 1 package 1 ounce taco seasoning mix

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 1 cup salsa

  • 1 cup shredded lettuce

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1 medium tomato, diced

  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives

  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Instructions:

Put the refried beans and taco seasoning in a medium bowl and mix them together until they are well mixed


On a serving platter, spread the bean mixture out evenly


Put the salsa on top of the bean mixture first, then the sour cream


Add chopped green onions, diced tomato, sliced black olives, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded lettuce on top of the sour cream


Put it in the fridge until you're ready to serve it with tortilla chips or serve it right away


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Slow Cooker Banh Mi Bowls

9/11/2024

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Slow Cooker Banh Mi Bowls

With these Slow Cooker Banh Mi Bowls, you can taste the flavors of Vietnam. The pork is soft and flavored with soy, garlic, and ginger. It is served over rice with crunchy vegetables and a spicy Sriracha mayo drizzle.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless pork shoulder, sliced

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

  • 1 tsp ground ginger

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup shredded carrots

  • 1 cup sliced cucumber

  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

  • 2 cups cooked rice

  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise

  • 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce

Instructions:

In a slow cooker, combine pork, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, ginger, and chicken broth


Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until pork is tender


Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with a fork


Return shredded pork to slow cooker and stir in carrots


Cover and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes


To serve, divide rice among bowls and top with pork mixture, cucumber slices, and cilantro


Mix together mayonnaise and Sriracha, drizzle over bowls


Enjoy!


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