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Desserts

Iced Hazelnut Coffee Coolers

Ingredients: 2/3cup instant coffee (dry)1 1/2cups hazelnut-flavored nondairy liquid creamer1cup water1/4teaspoon ground cinnamon8cups milkWhipped cream, if desiredGround cinnamon, if desired Steps: 1In medium bowl, mix coffee, creamer, water and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, stirring until coffee is dissolved. 2Pour into 2 ice-cube trays. Freeze at least 3 hours or until hardened. Transfer cubes to plastic storage […]

Breakfast

Almost-Raw Carrot Cake Bliss Balls

Ingredients: 1 cup raw hulled sunflower seeds 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut + ⅓ cup for rolling ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon sea salt 12 soft Medjool dates, pitted and soaked if they’re very dry ⅔ cup chopped carrots 2 teaspoons maple syrup, more to taste Instructions: In a food processor, combine the sunflower seeds, […]

Soups & Salads

Beer Cheese Soup

Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 small yellow onion 2 cloves garlic minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 (14 oz) can chicken broth 1 cup milk 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp paprika 1 1/2 cups shredded American cheese 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 (12 oz) bottle light beer Instructions: In a stockpot, sauté garlic and onion until soft and onions are translucent. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly over medium heat about 4-5 minutes. Whisk in […]

Desserts

Easy Lemon Bars with Buttery Crust

Ingredients: SHORTBREAD CRUST 12 tablespoons (170 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour LEMON TOPPING 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar 3 tablespoons (25 grams) all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon fine sea […]

Dinner & Lunch

Super-easy, Salami, Pepperoni and Cheese Quesadillas

Ingredients: 2 flour tortillas 2 sliced of pepperoni, diced 2 slices of salami, diced 1 Tablespoon cream cheese 1 tablespoon cheddar cheese 1/8 teaspoon oregano 1/8 teaspoon paprika Instructions: Spread cream cheese on top of one flour tortilla. Sprinkle diced meats on top of cream cheese. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Sprinkle seasonings on top. […]

Breakfast, Desserts

BERRY BEET SMOOTHIE

Ingredients: TO PREP  1 (8.8-ounce) package cooked beets* 1 cup frozen strawberries 1 cup frozen raspberries 1 tablespoon chia seeds TO SERVE 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1⁄2 cup 2% Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: Combine the beets, strawberries, raspberries, and chia seeds in a large bowl. Divide among 4 […]

Pasta

Vesuvio al Ragù di Salsiccia

Ingredients: For the Ravioli*:1 recipe Basic Egg Pasta Dough 1¼ pounds butternut squash (or pumpkin, if desired)4 ounces amaretti cookies, crumbled1¼ cups Parmigiano Reggiano, grated1 tablespoon lemon zest, gratedSalt, to taste For the Sauce:½ cup unsalted butter, softened8 sage leaves1 cup Grana Padano, gratedSalt, to taste Instructions: To prepare the ravioli: Preheat an oven to 400˚F. Cut […]

Desserts

Chocolate Cobbler Recipe

Ingredients: For the brownie bottom layer: 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional) 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 5 tablespoons of Horizon Organic Grass-Fed 2% Milk 5 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract For the top layers: 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa […]

Seafood

Lobster Mac & Cheese

Ingredients: for 6 servings 12 oz lobster tail(340 g), 4 tails 1 cup homemade breadcrumb(115 g) 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese salt, to taste pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cognac 2 cups whole milk(480 mL) 2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese(200 g) 1 ½ cups shredded comte cheese(150 g) ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese(35 g) 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese ½ lb pasta(230 g) 2 tablespoons fresh chives, for garnish Preparation: […]

Desserts

Homemade Cannoli

Ingredients: 1½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons cocoa powder 3 tablespoons sugar superfine if you can find it ½ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons butter chilled and cut into cubes 4 tablespoons lemon Juice 4 tablespoons white wine For The Filling: ½ lb ricotta drained at least 1 hour in a cheesecloth lined strainer ¾ lb mascarpone cheese ¾ cup sugar superfine if you can find it ½ cup miniature chocolate chips 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional 6 oz dark chocolate chopped For Deep […]