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This Creole-style steamed mussels recipe is bursting with flavor from the combination of aromatic vegetables, zesty tomatoes, and spicy Creole seasoning. It's a perfect dish for seafood lovers looking for a taste of the South.

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 onion, finely chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 bell pepper, chopped. 1 celery stalk, chopped. 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes. 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth. 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish.

Instructions: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes, broth, Creole seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer. Add mussels to the pot and cover with a lid. Steam for 5-7 minutes, or until mussels have opened. Discard any unopened mussels. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

okiciyap food pantry

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A comforting and creamy chicken and rice soup cooked slowly in a crockpot, perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed. 1 cup uncooked white rice. 4 cups chicken broth. 1 cup diced carrots. 1 cup diced celery. 1 small onion, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 1 cup heavy cream. 2 tablespoons cornstarch.

Instructions: In a slow cooker, combine chicken, rice, chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender. In a small bowl, mix heavy cream and cornstarch until smooth. Stir cream mixture into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Once soup is thickened, serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 360 minutes

Friends of the Eden Animal Shelter

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Valentine's Day cookies that are S.W.A.K. Sealed With A Kiss are a delightful way to express your love. They're ideal for sharing with someone special because of their buttery texture and charming heart shapes.

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 3/4 cup granulated sugar. 1 large egg. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Red food coloring. Heart-shaped cookie cutters. Powdered sugar, for dusting.

Instructions: Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl with a whisk. Melt the butter and mix it with the sugar in a different bowl until it is light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix them in well. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ones one at a time and mix them together until a dough forms. Split the dough in half. To one half, add red food coloring and mix until you get the color you want. Put each piece of dough in plastic wrap and put them in the fridge for at least an hour. Set the oven to 350F 175C and heat it up. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough until it is about 1/4 inch thick. Cut cookies out of both white and colored dough in the shape of a heart. Put the cookies with the shapes cut out of them on a baking sheet that has parchment paper on it. For 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. The cookies should cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before being moved to a wire rack to cool all the way. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the cookies when they are cool. Enjoy these sweet treats with your family and friends.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

institut selmane

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These vegan tartlets are sweetened naturally with dates and bursting with the summery flavor of fresh apricots. They make for a delightful, guilt-free dessert or snack option.

Ingredients: 1 cup almonds, soaked overnight. 1 cup rolled oats. 6-8 medjool dates, pitted. 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted. 8-10 fresh apricots, halved and pitted. 1 tbsp lemon juice. 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F 175C. In a food processor, combine soaked almonds, rolled oats, dates, and melted coconut oil. Process until the mixture sticks together. Press the mixture into tartlet molds, covering the base and sides evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. In a bowl, toss apricots with lemon juice and vanilla extract. Place apricot halves on top of the chilled tartlet bases. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the apricots are tender. Allow to cool before serving. Enjoy your sugar-free apricot tartlets!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

butterflies of the imagination

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Spice up your popcorn game with this Mexican-inspired twist. The combination of chili powder, cumin, garlic, and paprika gives this snack a delicious kick that will keep you coming back for more. Optional toppings like lime zest, cotija cheese, and cilantro add even more flavor complexity.

Ingredients: 1/4 cup popcorn kernels. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. 1/2 teaspoon chili powder. 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/4 teaspoon paprika. Salt, to taste. Optional: lime zest, grated cotija cheese, chopped cilantro.

Instructions: In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Place kernels of popcorn in the pot and cover it with a lid. To guarantee uniform popping, shake the pot from time to time. To make sure all of the kernels have popped, take the pot off the heat source once the popping slows down and allow it to sit for a minute. Combine the paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt in a small bowl. After drizzling the popcorn with the spice mixture, toss to ensure even coating. If desired, add chopped cilantro, grated cotija cheese, and lime zest for flavor. Enjoy and serve right away!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

bj concert band

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The roasted plums, vanilla, and bourbon in this delicious parfait give it a lot of flavor. There are just the right amounts of crunchy granola, sweet honey, caramelized plums, and creamy Greek yogurt in this parfait.

Ingredients: 6 ripe plums, halved and pitted. 2 tablespoons brown sugar. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 2 tablespoons bourbon. 2 cups Greek yogurt. 1/4 cup honey. 1/2 cup granola. Fresh mint leaves for garnish.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 190C 375F. Toss the plums with brown sugar, vanilla extract, and bourbon in a bowl until they are well covered. Put the cut side of the plums on a baking sheet and roast them in a hot oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are soft and caramelized. Take the plums out of the oven and let them cool down a bit. Put Greek yogurt, roasted plums, honey, and granola in serving glasses in that order. Add more layers until the glasses are full, and then put a dollop of Greek yogurt on top to finish. Add some fresh mint leaves as a garnish. Serve right away and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Saligny Vendee Badminton

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The combination of buttery cookie dough, crushed meringue cookies, and mini chocolate chips in these Icebox Meringue Cake Cookies is delectable. They have an excellent flavor and texture balance, making them an irresistible treat.

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. 1/2 cup crushed meringue cookies. 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips.

Instructions: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the crushed meringue cookies and mini chocolate chips. Divide the cookie dough into two portions and shape each portion into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm. Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the chilled cookie dough logs into rounds about 1/4 inch thick and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10-12

Riiamarii

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These Loaded Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos are bursting with flavor and are incredibly easy to make. The beef is marinated in a zesty mixture of citrus juices and spices, then slow-cooked until tender and juicy. Serve them up with your favorite toppings for a delicious and satisfying meal!

Ingredients: 2 lbs flank steak, thinly sliced. 1/4 cup orange juice. 1/4 cup lime juice. 1/4 cup soy sauce. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced. 1 tablespoon chili powder. 1 teaspoon cumin. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1 onion, thinly sliced. 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced. 8 small flour tortillas, warmed. 1 cup shredded lettuce. 1 cup diced tomatoes. 1/2 cup diced red onion. 1/2 cup chopped cilantro. 1 avocado, sliced. 1/2 cup sour cream. 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese. Lime wedges, for serving.

Instructions: Pour orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, jalapeno, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt into a bowl. This is the marinade. Slice the flank steak and put it in the crockpot. Then, pour the marinade over it. Add bell pepper and onion slices. Use a stir to mix. Put the lid on and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is soft. Shred the beef with two forks when it's done, then mix it with the cooking juices. Put warmed tortillas together and fill each one with shredded beef, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, avocado slices, sour cream, and cotija cheese. Serve with wedges of lime to squeeze over the tacos. Have fun with your Carne Asada Tacos in the Crockpot!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 360 minutes

Essentially Therapeutic Massage

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This fragrant and spicy bamboo shoot stir-fry is flavored with a bit of pork and savory Asian ingredients.

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Spiralized zucchini acts as the "pasta" in this tasty dish, served with homemade Bolognese sauce.

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In this simple, quick recipe, salmon is delightfully complemented by hazelnuts, lemon, and rosemary.

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Small loaves of pretzel bread are traditionally boiled in water with baking soda before baking to achieve the desired shiny brown crust.