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Strawberry Chip Cookies

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These Strawberry Chip Cookies are a delectable treat that comes together quickly thanks to the use of a cake mix. The strawberry cake mix adds a fruity burst of flavor, while the white chocolate chips add a creamy and sweet contrast. Ingredients: 1 box strawberry cake mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1 cup white chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs Mix until well combined Fold in the white chocolate chips into the cookie dough Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool

Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Crisp

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This apple cranberry crisp made in a slow cooker is a comforting dessert. It has a crunchy oat crumble on top and is made with fresh cranberries and sliced apples. Ingredients: 6 cups sliced apples 1 cup fresh cranberries 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed Instructions: In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, fresh cranberries, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt In a separate bowl, mix oats, flour, and cubed butter until crumbly Spread half of the oat mixture into the bottom of a greased slow cooker Top with the apple-cranberry mixture, then sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the top Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until apples are tender Serve warm, opt

Raspberry Pound Cake Cupcakes

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These Raspberry Pound Cake Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the rich, buttery flavor of pound cake with the bright and tangy sweetness of fresh raspberries. Perfect for any occasion! Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition Stir in the vanilla extract In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating w

French Press Coffee

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French press coffee tastes rich and old-fashioned. There's nothing bad about it. This traditional method gets the full flavor out of coffee beans, making a cup of coffee that smells great. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons of coarsely ground coffee beans 16 ounces 475 ml of hot water about 200F or 93C Instructions: To get the right temperature, bring the water to a boil and then let it cool for one minute Put the coffee beans that have been ground up into the French press Add the hot water to the coffee grounds and mix them together Use a wooden or plastic spoon to stir slowly so that the mixture is evenly saturated Pull the plunger all the way up and put the lid on top of the French press Let it steep for 4 minutes Slowly push down on the plunger, making sure the pressure is even and steady Put the strong, tasty coffee into your favorite mug Enjoy your French press coffee, which t

Stenciled Shark Cookies with Airbrush Decoration

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Make eye-catching stenciled shark cookies that are ideal for ocean-themed parties or shark fans. Learn how to use an airbrush to create detailed shark patterns on these cookies. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt Blue gel food coloring Shark-shaped cookie cutter Edible airbrush colors blue, white, gray Shark-themed stencils Edible adhesive spray Instructions: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, and beat until well combined Gradually add the flour and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms Divide the dough into two equal portions and wrap each in plastic wrap Refrigerate for at least 1 hour Preheat the oven to 350F

Butterscotch Sauce Ice Cream

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Indulge in the rich and creamy flavor of homemade butterscotch sauce drizzled over velvety vanilla ice cream. Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt Your favorite vanilla ice cream Instructions: Mix brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat For about 5 minutes, stir the mixture all the time until it comes to a slow boil and gets a little thicker Now take it off the heat and mix in the vanilla extract Take a break and let the sauce cool down Put your favorite vanilla ice cream in bowls or cones Put the warm butterscotch sauce on top of the ice cream Serve right away and enjoy!

Angeline Pinot Noir Pairing

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The elegant flavors of Angeline Pinot Noir go well with the juicy salmon in this recipe. The light Pinot Noir goes well with the rich salmon, and its fruity notes bring out the flavors of the dish. Ingredients: 1 bottle Angeline Pinot Noir 8 oz salmon fillets 2 tbsp olive oil 1 lemon, thinly sliced Salt and pepper to taste Fresh herbs such as dill or parsley for garnish Instructions: Turn on the oven and heat it up to 400F 200C Put the salmon fillets on a baking sheet that has parchment paper on it Put some olive oil on the salmon fillets and season them with salt and pepper Put lemon slices on top of the salmon The salmon should be baked in a hot oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until it is fully cooked and flaky when pierced with a fork Take the Angeline Pinot Noir out of the bottle and let it breathe for a few minutes while the salmon is baking Take the salmon out of the

Quinoa, Feta, and Grilled Zucchini Salad

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A healthy and refreshing salad with quinoa, grilled zucchini, and tangy feta cheese, topped with a zesty vinaigrette. Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 2 medium zucchinis, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Instructions: Run cold water over the quinoa several times to clean it Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan Then add the rinsed quinoa Lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is soft and the water is gone Take it off the heat and let it cool down Set a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat to get it hot Add salt and pepper

Coffee Sugar Cookies with Browned Buttercream Filling

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Delight in the rich flavor of coffee-infused sugar cookies with a luscious browned buttercream filling. These elegant cookies are perfect for pairing with your favorite coffee or tea. Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For Browned Buttercream Filling: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream Instructions: Put softened butter and granulated sugar in a bowl and mix them together until they are light and fluffy Beat the egg and instant coffee granules into the butter mixture until everything is well mixed together Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a different bowl Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredi

Hemp Hummus Pita Pockets

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These vegetarian pita pockets with hemp hummus are tasty and nourishing. The fresh veggies and feta cheese give your sandwich a flavorful burst, and the creamy hemp hummus adds extra protein and a nutty flavor. Ideal for a quick and wholesome supper or lunch! Ingredients: 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup hemp seeds 3 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon paprika Salt and pepper to taste 4 whole wheat pita pockets 1 cup mixed greens 1/2 cup cucumber, diced 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Olive oil for drizzling Instructions: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, hemp seeds, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper Blend until smooth and creamy

Tortilla-Crusted Tempeh Tacos

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These Tortilla-Crusted Tempeh Tacos are a crispy, flavorful, and high-protein vegan alternative to traditional meat tacos. The tempeh is coated in a crunchy tortilla chip crust seasoned with spices, then baked to perfection. Serve them up with your favorite taco toppings for a satisfying and delicious meal! Ingredients: 1 package of tempeh, sliced into thin strips 1 cup of crushed tortilla chips 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast 1 teaspoon of chili powder 1 teaspoon of cumin 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon of olive oil 8 small tortillas Your favorite taco toppings suggestions: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, salsa, lime wedges Instructions: Start by heating the oven to 400F 200C Crush the tortilla chips and mix them with nutritional yeast, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder,

Spinach Ricotta Manicotti

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Fill these vegan manicotti with a creamy mixture of spinach and tofu ricotta. Then bake them in marinara sauce until they are just right. This dish is filling and tasty, and it's great for a cozy dinner. Ingredients: 1 package vegan manicotti shells 2 cups frozen spinach, thawed and drained 1 1/2 cups firm tofu, drained and crumbled 1/2 cup vegan ricotta cheese 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups marinara sauce 1/4 cup vegan mozzarella cheese, shredded optional Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375F 190C Cook the manicotti shells according to package instructions Drain and set aside to cool In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained spinach, crumbled tofu, vegan ricotta cheese, nutritional yeast, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basi

Solinar Wine Pairing: Grilled Salmon with Herb Butter

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This recipe pairs succulent grilled salmon with a flavorful herb butter, perfectly complemented by the rich and fruity notes of Solinar Wine. The combination of tender fish and aromatic herbs creates a delightful harmony of flavors, enhanced by the elegant profile of Solinar Wine. Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest Solinar Wine red or white, for serving Instructions: Preheat grill to medium-high heat Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, parsley, dill, chives, lemon juice, and lemon zest to make herb butter Grill salmon fillets for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through While grilling, baste salmon with

Vegan Double Chocolate Pecan Brownies

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Indulge in the rich, fudgy goodness of these vegan double chocolate pecan brownies. They're incredibly moist and chocolatey, with a delightful crunch from the pecans. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without any animal products! Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cocoa powder 1 cup coconut sugar 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup almond milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C Grease a square baking pan In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt In another bowl, mix together the coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla extract Combine the wet and dry ingredients until well combined Fold in the vegan chocolate chips and c