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Vegan Homemade Thin Mints

6/12/2025

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Vegan Homemade Thin Mints

A vegan take on the classic Thin Mint cookies, these homemade treats are perfect for satisfying your chocolate and mint cravings without any animal products.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

  • 3/4 cup vegan butter, softened

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

  • 8 ounces vegan dark chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C


In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder


In another bowl, cream together softened vegan butter and powdered sugar until smooth


Add vanilla and peppermint extracts to the butter mixture, mix well


Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms


Roll the dough into a log shape, about 2 inches in diameter, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes


Once chilled, slice the dough into thin rounds and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper


Bake for 10-12 minutes, until firm


Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack


In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth


Dip each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate, coating both sides, and place back on the parchment paper


Refrigerate the cookies until the chocolate is set


Enjoy your homemade vegan Thin Mints!


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Italian Grilled Cheese Sloppy Joe's

6/9/2025

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Italian Grilled Cheese Sloppy Joe's

A delicious twist on classic grilled cheese sandwiches, these Italian Grilled Cheese Sloppy Joe's are packed with flavorful ground beef, marinara sauce, and gooey cheese. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1/2 cup diced onion

  • 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper

  • 1 cup marinara sauce

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 8 slices Italian bread

  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese

  • 4 slices provolone cheese

  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions:

In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned


Drain excess fat


Add diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet


Cook until vegetables are tender


Stir in marinara sauce, dried oregano, salt, and pepper


Simmer for 5 minutes


Butter one side of each slice of Italian bread


Place a slice of mozzarella cheese on the unbuttered side of 4 bread slices


Top the cheese with the sloppy joe mixture, then add a slice of provolone cheese on top


Place the remaining bread slices on top with the buttered side facing outwards


In a clean skillet, cook the sandwiches over medium-low heat until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side


Serve hot, and enjoy your Italian Grilled Cheese Sloppy Joe's!


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Banana Muffins

6/8/2025

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Banana Muffins

Banana muffins that are moist and tasty, great for breakfast or a quick snack. It's easy to make these muffins, and they taste great with banana.

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed

  • 1/3 cup melted butter

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • Pinch of salt

  • 3/4 cup sugar

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 175F 350C


Put the ripe bananas in a bowl and mash them up


Add the melted butter to the banana mash and mix it in


Add the baking soda and a pinch of salt and mix well


The sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract should all be mixed in


Mix in the flour until it's just barely mixed in


Put the batter into muffin cups that have been greased or lined


After the oven is hot, bake the muffins for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean


Take the muffins out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes


Then, move them to a wire rack to cool completely


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Perfect Green Smoothie

6/5/2025

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Perfect Green Smoothie

This Perfect Green Smoothie is packed with nutritious ingredients like spinach, banana, mango, and chia seeds, making it a delicious and energizing drink for any time of the day.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups spinach leaves

  • 1 ripe banana, peeled

  • 1 cup chopped mango

  • 1/2 cup chopped pineapple

  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds

  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed

  • 1 tablespoon almond butter

  • 1 cup almond milk

Instructions:

Add all ingredients to a blender


Blend until smooth and creamy


Pour into glasses and serve immediately


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SALTED MISO CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE BARS

6/3/2025

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SALTED MISO CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE BARS

These SALTED MISO CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE BARS are a delicious take on regular brownies. They have the rich flavors of miso and chocolate with a hint of saltiness, making them a truly decadent treat.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 cup light brown sugar

  • 1/4 cup white miso paste

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup chocolate chunks

  • Sea salt flakes, for sprinkling

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C


Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal


In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and miso paste


Mix until smooth


Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined


Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt


Stir until just combined


Fold in the chocolate chunks


Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly


Sprinkle sea salt flakes over the top of the batter


Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean


Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving


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Honey Glazed Pork Chops

5/27/2025

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Honey Glazed Pork Chops

The honey glaze on these pork chops makes them just the right amount sweet and savory. With Dijon mustard and soy sauce mixed in, the honey-based glaze gives the juicy pork chops a great taste. This dish is quick to make and even faster to eat!

Ingredients:

  • 4 bone-in pork chops

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 1/2 cup honey

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • Sesame seeds, for garnish optional

  • Green onions, sliced, for garnish optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 400F 200C


Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides


In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the glaze


Heat vegetable oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat


Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown


Brush the honey glaze over the pork chops, coating them evenly


Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145F 63C


While baking, baste the pork chops with the glaze from the skillet a couple of times


Remove from the oven and let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving


Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired


Serve these delicious Honey Glazed Pork Chops for a quick and flavorful meal!


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Purple Sheen Cake Pops

5/24/2025

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Purple Sheen Cake Pops

Savor the enchanting charm of these Purple Sheen Cake Pops, which have a creamy frosting, a shimmering pearlescent candy coating, and a rich purple velvet cake center.

Ingredients:

  • 1 box purple velvet cake mix

  • 1 cup cream cheese frosting

  • 1 cup purple candy melts

  • 1/4 cup edible luster dust pearlescent purple

  • Cake pop sticks

  • Sprinkles optional

Instructions:

As directed on the package, bake the purple velvet cake


After the cake cools completely, transfer it to a large bowl and crumble it into fine crumbs


When the cake is crumbled, add the cream cheese frosting and stir everything together thoroughly


Form the cake mixture into tiny balls and arrange them on a baking sheet that has been lined


As directed on the package, melt the purple candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl


Each cake pop stick tip should be dipped into the melted candy melts before being inserted into a cake ball


Make sure every cake pop is completely covered by dipping it into the melted candy melts


Let extra run off


Reposition the coated cake pops onto the prepared baking sheet and allow them to partially set


To get a paint-like consistency, mix a small amount of water with the edible luster dust


For a pearlescent purple sheen, dust each cake pop with the luster dust mixture


Sprinkles can be added as a finishing touch while the candy coating is still wet


Let the cake pops cool completely before assembling or storing


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Ranch BLT Pasta Salad

5/23/2025

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Ranch BLT Pasta Salad

A delightful twist on the classic BLT sandwich, this Ranch BLT Pasta Salad combines the flavors of bacon, lettuce, and tomato with creamy ranch dressing, all tossed with pasta for a satisfying and refreshing salad.

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz 225g pasta any shape

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled

  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

  • 1/4 cup fresh lettuce, chopped

  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

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


To cool it down, drain it and rinse it with cold water


Cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, red onion, and fresh lettuce should all be put in a large bowl


Place the salad ingredients in a bowl


Add the ranch dressing and toss to mix everything together


Add pepper and salt to taste


Put the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before you serve it so that the flavors can mix


Enjoy the Ranch BLT Pasta Salad while it's still cold!


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Zucchini Tomato Skillet

5/21/2025

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Zucchini Tomato Skillet

This zucchini tomato skillet is a quick and flavorful keto-friendly dish that highlights the freshness of zucchinis and tomatoes. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner option.

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced

  • 2 tomatoes, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional

  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish optional

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat


Add minced garlic and saut until fragrant


Add sliced zucchinis to the skillet and cook until they start to soften, about 3-4 minutes


Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through


Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired


Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving, if using


Serve hot as a side dish or over cauliflower rice for a complete meal


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Zucchini Lasagna

5/18/2025

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Zucchini Lasagna

In zucchini lasagna, thinly sliced zucchini are used instead of lasagna noodles to make the traditional Italian dish lighter. This meal is filling and healthy because it has tasty turkey, tomato sauce, and cheeses.

Ingredients:

  • 2 large zucchinis, thinly sliced lengthwise

  • 1 lb ground turkey

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce

  • 1 can 14

  • 5 oz diced tomatoes, drained

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese

  • 1 egg

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 190C 375F


With the heat on medium, cook the onion, garlic, and ground turkey in a skillet until the onion is soft and the turkey is browned


Get rid of extra fat


Basil, oregano, salt, and pepper should all be added now


Let it cook for 10 minutes


Beat the egg and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl


Put zucchini slices, turkey mixture, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese in a 9x13-inch baking dish that has been greased


Repeat the layers, and then put mozzarella cheese on top to finish


Put foil over it and bake for 45 minutes


After that, take the lid off and bake for 15 more minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown


Give it 10 minutes to cool down before you serve it


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