Pesto Portobello Burger with Greens & Chocolate

A surprising combination of savory Portobello mushrooms, creamy goat cheese, fresh spinach, and a hint of dark chocolate, all brought together by the rich flavors of pesto. This burger is a gourmet treat that will delight your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 4 large Portobello mushrooms
• 1/2 cup pesto sauce
• 4 burger buns
• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup goat cheese
• 4 squares of dark chocolate
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for grilling

Instructions:

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat

Clean the Portobello mushrooms and remove the stems

Brush both sides of the mushrooms with olive oil and season with salt and pepper

Grill the mushrooms for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until they are tender

While grilling, cut the burger buns in half and toast them lightly on the grill

Assemble the burgers by spreading pesto sauce on the bottom half of each bun

Place a grilled Portobello mushroom on top of the pesto sauce

Add a handful of fresh spinach leaves on top of the mushroom

Crumble goat cheese over the spinach

Place a square of dark chocolate on top of the goat cheese

Finally, top with the other half of the burger bun

Serve hot and enjoy your unique Pesto Portobello Burger with Greens & Chocolate

Honey Balsamic Beer Glazed Shrimp Skewers

Honey Balsamic Beer Glazed Shrimp Skewers are a delicious treat for your taste buds. The sweet and sour marinade goes well with the grilled goodness. A great dish for your BBQ parties

Ingredients:

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup beer pale ale or lager
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Wooden skewers, soaked in water

Instructions:

In a bowl, whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, beer, minced garlic, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to create the marinade

Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish

Pour half of the marinade over the shrimp, ensuring they are well-coated

Reserve the remaining marinade for basting later

Marinate the shrimp in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat

Thread marinated shrimp onto soaked wooden skewers, ensuring they are evenly distributed

Place the shrimp skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until the shrimp turn opaque and slightly charred, basting with the reserved marinade during grilling

Once cooked, remove the shrimp skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes

Serve the Honey Balsamic Beer Glazed Shrimp Skewers hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired

Enjoy your delicious and flavorful BBQ creation

Love Carrots Salad

This Love Carrots Salad is a great mix of sweet and savory tastes. Natural sweetness comes from the carrots, and the honey and raisins add even more sweetness. While the walnuts and feta cheese are both nutty and salty, they go well together. You have to try this salad; its healthy and tastes great

Ingredients:

• 4 large carrots, peeled and grated
• 1/2 cup of raisins
• 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Put the grated carrots, raisins, chopped walnuts, and crumbled feta cheese in a large bowl

Blend the honey, lemon juice, and olive oil together in a different small bowl

This will make the dressing

Add the dressing to the carrot mix and toss it around to cover everything

Add salt and pepper to the salad as needed

Put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before you serve it

If you want, you can add more walnuts and feta cheese as a garnish

Take a bite of your Love Carrots Salad

Best Homemade Pizza Sauce - 5 Minutes

This simple recipe will help you make the best pizza sauce at home in just 5 minutes. Just right for making your own pizzas

Ingredients:

• 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions:

In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat

Put in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until the garlic smells good

Add the tomato paste and stir it in well

For extra heat, add red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano

Mix everything together by stirring

To make the tomatoes taste less acidic, add sugar

Mix it again

Turn down the heat and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, stirring every now and then

Take it off the heat and let it cool down a bit before you use it as pizza sauce

No Bake Twix Caramel Apple Salad

The flavors of caramel, apples, and Twix candy bars come together in a delicious dessert salad. This treat doesnt need to be baked, so its great for hot days or any other time you want something sweet.

Ingredients:

• 4 Twix candy bars, chopped
• 4 apples, diced
• 1 3
• 4 oz box instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup milk
• 1 8 oz container whipped topping
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional
• 1/2 cup mini marshmallows optional

Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until well combined and thickened

Fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and creamy

Add the diced apples and chopped Twix bars to the pudding mixture, gently folding them in

Drizzle the caramel sauce over the salad and gently mix it in to distribute evenly

If desired, add chopped nuts and mini marshmallows for extra texture and flavor

Refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld

Serve chilled and enjoy your No Bake Twix Caramel Apple Salad

Tex-Mex Black Eyed Peas And Ham

A filling Tex-Mex dish made with diced ham, black-eyed peas, and aromatic spices that is served over rice.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
• 1 lb ham, diced
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 jalapeo, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
• Cooked rice for serving

Instructions:

In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat

Add diced ham and cook until browned

Remove excess fat

Add chopped onion and minced garlic, saut until softened

Stir in soaked black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chopped jalapeo, cumin powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper

Pour in chicken broth and water

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer

Cover and cook for 1

5 to 2 hours or until black-eyed peas are tender, stirring occasionally

Adjust seasoning if needed

Serve over cooked rice, garnished with fresh cilantro

Enjoy your Tex-Mex Black Eyed Peas And Ham

Mango Mousse Cups

Enjoy the sweet taste of mango with these delicious Mango Mousse Cups. The best mix of smooth mousse, crunchy granola, and sweet mango puree.

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon gelatin
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup mango puree
• 1 cup granola

Instructions:

Using a blender, blend the mango chunks until they are smooth

Put away

Put water and gelatin in a small bowl

Give it 5 minutes to bloom

Warm up 1/2 cup of mango puree and sugar in a saucepan until the sugar melts

Take it off the heat

Mix the bloomed gelatin into the warm mango mixture and stir it in until its all gone

Allow it to cool a bit

Heavy cream and vanilla extract should be whipped together in a bowl until stiff peaks form

Mix the whipped cream into the mango mixture slowly until everything is well mixed

Add the Greek yogurt and mix it in until its smooth and creamy

Put granola, mango puree, and mango mousse in serving cups in that order

Put it in the fridge for at least two hours, or until it sets

If you want, you can add more mango slices or mint leaves as a garnish before serving

Corned Beef and Cabbage Stew

This hearty and comforting stew is made with tender corned beef and plenty of vegetables, making it a perfect dish for a cozy night in. Its low in carbs and paleo-friendly, making it suitable for those following a keto or paleo diet.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb corned beef, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 head cabbage, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced omit for keto
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Set some oil on medium heat in a big pot

It will take about 5 minutes of cooking after adding the diced corned beef until it turns brown

Cut up the onion and garlic and add them to the pot

Cook for about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft

Add the beef broth and slowly bring the whole thing to a simmer

Cut up the cabbage and add it to the pot along with the sliced carrots, celery, and dried thyme

Let the stew cook on low heat for twenty to twenty-five minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and the flavors have mixed

Add salt and pepper to taste to the stew, and then serve it hot

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Vegan Caramel Stuffed Brownies

Enjoy these sweet vegan brownies with a gooey caramel center. There are no animal products in them, so theyre great for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup coconut sugar
• 1/2 cup vegan butter, melted
• 1/2 cup non-dairy milk
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup vegan caramel sauce

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C

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

Add melted vegan butter, non-dairy milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients

Mix until well combined

Pour half of the brownie batter into a greased baking dish

Drizzle vegan caramel sauce over the brownie batter

Cover the caramel layer with the remaining brownie batter

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

Allow the brownies to cool before slicing into squares

Serve and enjoy

Keto French Onion Dip

This Keto French Onion Dip is thick, creamy, and full of flavor. Its a hit with everyone and fits into a ketogenic or Trim Healthy Mama THM S diet. Use it to dip vegetables or low-carb crackers.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped chives or green onions for garnish optional

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat

Add chopped onions and cook until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes

Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes

In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper

Fold in the caramelized onions and garlic

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld

Garnish with chopped chives or green onions before serving, if desired

Snickers Cupcakes

Indulge in the sweet and salty goodness of Snickers Cupcakes These moist and fluffy cupcakes are loaded with caramel, peanuts, and Snickers bars, topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting, and drizzled with caramel and chocolate ganache. A delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce
• 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
• 1/2 cup chopped Snickers bars
• For Frosting:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup chocolate ganache melted chocolate and cream
• Additional Snickers bars for decoration

Instructions:

Warm your oven up to 350 F 175C and put paper liners in a cupcake tin

Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl

Melt the butter and mix it with the white sugar and brown sugar in a different bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy

One at a time, add the eggs and beat well after each one

Add the vanilla extract and mix well

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing them in with the buttermilk every so often

Start with the dry ingredients and end with the buttermilk

Add the chopped peanuts and Snickers bars

Fill each cupcake liner about two thirds of the way to the top with batter

In a hot oven, bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean

After putting the cupcakes in the pan to cool for a while, move them to a wire rack to cool completely

As the cupcakes cool, make the frosting by beating the peanut butter and softened butter together until they are well mixed

Mix the powdered sugar and milk in slowly until the frosting is smooth and creamy

Use a piping bag to put peanut butter frosting on each cupcake after they are completely cool

Pour chocolate ganache and caramel sauce over each cupcake, and then sprinkle more chopped Snickers bars on top to make them look nice

Put your Snickers cupcakes out and enjoy them

Keto Paleo Happy Meal

This Keto Paleo Happy Meal is a nutritious and satisfying dish that adheres to both ketogenic and paleo dietary guidelines. Its packed with protein, healthy fats, and low-carb vegetables, making it a perfect choice for a balanced meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup cauliflower rice
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 avocado, sliced

Instructions:

Set the pan on medium heat and add the coconut oil

Add the minced garlic and diced onion and saut until the garlic smells good

Break up the ground beef with a spatula as you add it and cook until it turns brown

Add the cauliflower rice and diced bell pepper

Add salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and chili powder to taste

Keep cooking for 5 to 7 minutes more, until the vegetables are soft

Add sliced avocado on top and serve hot

Carrots Sesame Stirfry

This delicious Carrots Sesame Stirfry is a quick and healthy dish that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the savory flavors of sesame and ponzu sauce. Its perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons ponzu sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Green onions for garnish

Instructions:

Heat sesame oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat

Add minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil and saut for 1-2 minutes until fragrant

Add sliced carrots to the pan and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until they start to soften but remain crisp

In a small bowl, mix ponzu sauce, soy sauce, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper

Pour the sauce mixture over the carrots in the pan and stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until the carrots are well coated and the sauce thickens slightly

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the stir-fry and toss to combine

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions

Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles

Slow Cooker Rustic Garlic Mashed Potatoes

These Rustic Garlic Mashed Potatoes Made in a Slow Cooker are smooth, tasty, and great for any event. The slow cooker helps the garlic flavor the potatoes and lets you cook without touching them, which makes it a great side dish for busy days or parties.

Ingredients:

• 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh chives for garnish optional

Instructions:

Place the diced potatoes and minced garlic in the slow cooker

Pour in the chicken broth

Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 8 hours, until the potatoes are tender

Mash the potatoes in the slow cooker with the butter and sour cream until smooth and creamy

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Garnish with chopped fresh chives if desired before serving