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The earthy taste of parsnips and the sweetness of apples come together in this creamy and flavorful soup. The richness of coconut milk rounds out the dish. On a cold day, this vegan dish will warm you up.

Ingredients: 1 tbsp coconut oil. 1 onion, chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tsp ground ginger. 4 cups vegetable broth. 3 large parsnips, peeled and chopped. 2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped. 1 can 13.5 oz coconut milk. Salt and pepper, to taste. Toasted coconut flakes and chopped parsley, for garnish.

Instructions: In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and saut until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and ground ginger, cook for another 1 minute. Add vegetable broth, chopped parsnips, and apples to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until parsnips are tender. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Using an immersion blender or regular blender, blend the soup until smooth. Return the soup to the pot over low heat. Stir in coconut milk and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Serve hot, garnished with toasted coconut flakes and chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nicola

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Experience the flavors of the ocean with this vibrant and fresh sushi bowl. Packed with sushi-grade tuna, creamy avocado, and crisp vegetables, this dish brings the taste of the sea to your table.

Ingredients: 2 cups sushi rice, cooked. 1 pound sushi-grade tuna, diced. 1 avocado, sliced. 1 cucumber, julienned. 1 carrot, julienned. 1/4 cup soy sauce. 2 tablespoons rice vinegar. 1 tablespoon sesame oil. 1 tablespoon honey. 1 teaspoon grated ginger. 1 teaspoon wasabi paste. 1/4 cup sliced green onions. 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.

Instructions: To make the dressing, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and wasabi paste in a small bowl with a whisk. Set aside bowls to serve the cooked sushi rice in. Diced tuna, avocado, cucumber, and carrot should be put on top of each bowl. Pour the dressing over the bowls. Add green onions and sesame seeds that have been sliced on top. Serve right away and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Rebecca Gellars

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A fancy Bloody Mary full of flavors and garnishes that was made to honor the lively spirit of Chicago.

Ingredients: 2 oz vodka. 8 oz Bloody Mary mix. 1/2 oz pickle juice. 1/2 oz hot sauce. 1/4 oz Worcestershire sauce. 1/4 oz lemon juice. 1/4 oz lime juice. Pinch of celery salt. Pinch of black pepper. Pinch of smoked paprika. Assorted pickles, olives, bacon, cheese, and shrimp for garnish.

Instructions: Mix all liquid ingredients in a shaker with ice. Rim a glass with celery salt and black pepper. Strain mixture into the glass over fresh ice. Garnish with pickles, olives, bacon, cheese, and shrimp skewered on a toothpick.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

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Gail

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A tasty set of three BBQ chicken skewers: Teriyaki Chicken, Chicken Yakitori, and a cool cucumber salad. Perfect for a tasty and satisfying grilling experience outside.

Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces. 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce. 1/4 cup soy sauce. 2 tablespoons mirin. 2 tablespoons sake. 2 tablespoons brown sugar. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon grated ginger. Wooden skewers, soaked in water. 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced. 1/4 cup rice vinegar. 1 tablespoon sesame oil. 1 tablespoon soy sauce. 1 tablespoon honey. Sesame seeds for garnish.

Instructions: In a bowl, mix teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger to create the marinade. Place chicken pieces in a resealable bag or shallow dish, pour half of the marinade over the chicken, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers, reserving some marinade for basting during grilling. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken skewers, turning and basting with the reserved marinade, until fully cooked about 10-12 minutes. In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and honey to create the cucumber salad dressing. Toss thinly sliced cucumbers in the dressing and let them marinate for a few minutes. Serve grilled chicken skewers over a bed of cucumber salad, garnish with sesame seeds, and enjoy!

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Kevin

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Enjoy the flavors of a classic Cobb salad in a delicious sandwich form. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients: 2 slices of bread. 4 oz cooked chicken breast, sliced. 2 slices of cooked bacon. 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced. 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced. 1/4 cup avocado, sliced. 1/4 cup lettuce leaves. 2 tbsp blue cheese crumbles. 2 tbsp ranch dressing.

Instructions: Toast the pieces of bread until they turn golden brown. Put lettuce leaves, chicken, bacon, egg, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and blue cheese crumbles on top of one slice of bread. Add ranch dressing on top of the toppings. Put the second slice of bread on top to make a sandwich. Cut in half across the middle and serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Angelina Clark

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The richness of salmon and the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich come together in this BLT Salmon Salad with Green Goddess Dressing. The creamy herbaceousness of the Green Goddess dressing makes the flavors even better. This dish is filling and tasty, and it's great for a light lunch or dinner.

Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets. Salt and pepper to taste. 4 cups mixed salad greens. 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1 avocado, sliced. 1/4 cup chopped chives. 1/4 cup chopped parsley. 1/4 cup chopped basil. 1/4 cup chopped tarragon. 2 garlic cloves, minced. 1/2 cup mayonnaise. 1/4 cup sour cream. 2 tablespoons lemon juice. 1 anchovy fillet, minced optional. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400F 200C. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and chopped chives. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chopped parsley, basil, tarragon, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and minced anchovy fillet if using to make the Green Goddess dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the Green Goddess dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Divide the salad among plates and top each with a baked salmon fillet. Garnish with additional chopped herbs if desired, and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Caroline

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These dark chocolate fudgesicles are rich and creamy, and they only have 150 calories each. They're the perfect sweet treat for a hot day without making you feel bad.

Ingredients: 2 cups unsweetened almond milk. 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder. 1/4 cup maple syrup. 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Instructions: Put almond milk, cocoa powder, and maple syrup in a saucepan and mix them together. Stir the mixture all the time while heating it over medium-low heat until it becomes smooth and starts to simmer. Once it's cool, add the dark chocolate chips and stir them in until they melt. Add vanilla extract and stir. Put the mix into popsicle molds. Put in the popsicle sticks and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours. Take the popsicles out of the molds and enjoy once they are frozen.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Bailey H

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These Vegan Vanilla Lemon Curd Muffins are bursting with citrus flavor and have a delightful surprise of tangy lemon curd in the center. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack!

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 2 tsp baking powder. 1/4 tsp salt. 3/4 cup almond milk. 1/4 cup vegetable oil. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1/4 cup lemon juice. Zest of 1 lemon. 1/2 cup vegan lemon curd.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F 175C. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix almond milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fill muffin cups halfway with batter. Add a spoonful of vegan lemon curd on top of each muffin cup. Cover the lemon curd with more batter until muffin cups are 3/4 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Stacy

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The sweet taste of strawberries and the fragrant smell of basil come together in these delicious popsicles, making them a great frozen treat for hot summer days.

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves. 1/4 cup honey or agave nectar. 1 cup coconut milk.

Instructions: In a blender, combine strawberries, basil leaves, and honey/agave nectar. Blend until smooth. Add coconut milk to the blender and blend again until well combined. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds. Insert popsicle sticks into each mold. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until fully set. Once frozen, remove popsicles from molds and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Ashton W

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Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy feta, juicy tomatoes, and hearty chickpeas, blended with Israeli couscous and baked to perfection. This casserole is a harmonious fusion of flavors and textures, creating a comforting and satisfying dish.

Ingredients: 1 cup Israeli couscous. 2 cups cooked chickpeas. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1 cup crumbled feta cheese. 1/2 cup heavy cream. 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375F 190C. Cook Israeli couscous according to package instructions; set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and saut until fragrant. Add cooked chickpeas and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes start to soften. Stir in cooked Israeli couscous, heavy cream, and crumbled feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish. Sprinkle chopped basil on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the casserole is heated through and the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and serve warm. Garnish with additional fresh basil and feta if desired.

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Enjoy these tasty Hazelnut Teff Cookies that are gluten-free and vegan. They are dipped in rich dairy-free chocolate and topped with flaky sea salt. A delicious treat for any event!

Ingredients: 1 cup teff flour. 1/2 cup hazelnut meal. 1/4 cup cocoa powder. 1/2 cup coconut sugar. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted. 1/4 cup almond milk. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips. 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts. Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling.

Instructions: Warm your oven up to 350F 175C and put parchment paper on a baking sheet. Put the hazelnut meal, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and teff flour in a bowl and mix them together. Melt the coconut oil and mix it with the almond milk and vanilla extract in a different bowl. Mix the dry and wet ingredients together until a dough forms. Add the dairy-free chocolate chips and chopped hazelnuts and mix them in well. Take tablespoon-sized chunks of dough and use your hands to shape them into cookies. Cover the baking sheet with foil and put them on it. Put it in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are set. They should cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before being moved to a wire rack to cool all the way down. To make the cookies even more delicious, melt some more dairy-free chocolate and dip half of each cookie into it. Before you put the cookies back on the parchment paper, sprinkle them with flaky sea salt. This will help the chocolate stay wet. After the chocolate sets, your gluten-free and vegan Hazelnut Teff Cookies are ready to eat.

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Enjoy the tastes of your childhood with these delicious peanut butter and jelly ice cream sandwiches. Between two chocolate chip cookies, creamy peanut butter and sweet and sour jelly go well together.

Ingredients: 1 cup creamy peanut butter. 1/2 cup powdered sugar. 1 quart vanilla ice cream. 1 cup strawberry or grape jelly. 24 chocolate chip cookies.

Instructions: In a bowl, mix peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread half of the peanut butter mixture onto one side of each cookie. Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, peanut butter side up. Spread softened vanilla ice cream onto the peanut butter side of half the cookies. Spread jelly onto the peanut butter side of the remaining cookies. Place one ice cream-topped cookie onto each jelly-topped cookie, creating sandwiches. Freeze sandwiches for at least 2 hours until firm. Enjoy!

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This delicious post-workout smoothie is loaded with protein, antioxidants, and natural sweetness from the berries and honey. It's a perfect choice to refuel and recover after a tough workout.

Ingredients: 1 cup of frozen mixed berries. 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt. 1 scoop of whey protein powder. 1 tablespoon of honey. 1/2 cup of almond milk. 1/2 banana. Ice cubes optional.

Instructions: Put the frozen mixed berries into a blender. The whey protein powder, honey, almond milk, and banana should all be added to the blender. You can also add ice cubes if you want a thicker smoothie. Mix until it's creamy and smooth. Pour your protein-rich berry blast into a glass and enjoy!

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Enjoy the decadent and rich taste of these gluten-free Chocolate Ganache Brownie Mini-Tortes. These are beautiful desserts that are great for any event. The ganache on top makes them look even more fancy.

Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour. 1/2 cup cocoa powder. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted. 2 large eggs. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 tsp baking powder. 1/4 tsp salt. 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips. 1/4 cup heavy cream. 2 tbsp honey. 1/4 cup sliced almonds optional for garnish.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 350F 175C and grease four mini-tart pans. Almond flour, cocoa powder, sugar, melted coconut oil, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt should all be mixed together in a bowl. Mix everything together well. Give each of the four tart pans an equal amount of brownie batter. Place the dish in an oven that has already been heated up. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs still attached. Make the ganache while the brownie tarts are baking. Put heavy cream, honey, and semi-sweet chocolate chips in a bowl that can go in the microwave. Every 20 seconds, stir the mixture in the microwave until it is smooth and shiny. If you want the brownie tarts to cool all the way down, take them out of the oven and let them cool in their pans for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack. Put the chocolate ganache on top of the brownie tarts that have already cooled down. Let it drip down the sides. You can also add sliced almonds on top to make it taste and look better. The ganache will set faster if you put the mini-tortes in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Your gluten-free Chocolate Ganache Brownie Mini-Tortes are ready to be served.

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Delicious vegan crepes stuffed with sautéed asparagus and drizzled with a creamy hollandaise sauce. Perfect for a savory brunch or breakfast!

Ingredients: 1 cup chickpea flour. 1 cup almond milk. 1/2 cup water. 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast. 1/2 teaspoon turmeric. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 bunch fresh asparagus spears, trimmed. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 1/2 cup diced onion. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1/2 cup silken tofu. 2 tablespoons lemon juice. 1 teaspoon dijon mustard. 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast. 1/4 teaspoon turmeric. Salt and pepper to taste. Chopped fresh chives for garnish.

Instructions: Use a whisk to mix chickpea flour, almond milk, water, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, salt, and pepper in a bowl. This will make the crepe batter. Take a 10-minute break. Put a nonstick skillet on medium heat and add a few drops of olive oil. Add a little crepe batter to the pan and swirl it around to make a thin crepe. Flip the food over and cook for another two minutes. After two to three minutes, the edges should start to come off. Do it again with the rest of the batter, adding more oil if needed. Put away. Put 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a different pan and heat it over medium-low heat. Add the diced onion and saut until it turns clear. Next, add the garlic and cook for one more minute. Trim the asparagus spears and put them in the pan. Saut for five minutes, until they are soft but still have some crunch. Add pepper and salt. Put silken tofu, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth. This is the hollandaise sauce. Put a crepe on a plate and add some of the asparagus mixture in the middle. Then, fold the sides of the crepe over the filling. Do it again with the rest of the asparagus and crepes. Spread the hollandaise sauce on top of the stuffed crepes. Add chopped chives on top, and serve hot.

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A cup of tea or coffee and these Buttermilk Vanilla Wafers will go together like peanut butter and jelly. They taste great with vanilla and are soft but crisp.

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 cup granulated sugar. 1 large egg. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/4 cup buttermilk.

Instructions: Warm your oven up to 350F 175C and put parchment paper on baking sheets. Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl using a whisk. Put away. Mix the softened butter and sugar in a different bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix them in well. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing them in with buttermilk every so often. Start with the dry ingredients and end with the buttermilk. Leave enough space between each cookie on the baking sheets so that they can spread out when you drop spoonfuls of dough on them. For 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. After taking the wafers out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets before moving them to a wire rack to cool all the way down. Have fun with your homemade vanilla buttermilk wafers!

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The cinnamon in this Cinnamon Pie Tart makes it feel warm, and the creamy custard filling goes well with the flaky pie crust. This sweet treat is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.

Ingredients: 1 pie crust. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1 cup heavy cream. 2 large eggs. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Powdered sugar for dusting.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 175F 350C. Put the pie crust in a tart pan and cut off any extra. Put sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl and mix them together with a whisk. Take out a different bowl and mix the heavy cream, eggs, and vanilla extract with a whisk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones slowly while whisking them together until the mixture is smooth. Put the mix into the tart crust that has been prepared. When it's done, the crust should be golden brown and the filling should be set. Let the tart cool all the way down before you serve it. Before you serve, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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