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  INGREDIENTS: 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)   INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. In a mixing … Read more

Cajun Chicken And Broccoli Alfredo

INGREDIENTS 1 pound penne or other small pasta 2 cups broccoli florets 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets 2-3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (see notes) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 cups heavy cream 2 cups (8 ounces) Wisconsin parmesan cheese, shredded Salt and … Read more

Snickers Salad

  INGREDIENTS 1 package vanilla instant pudding mix 3.4oz/102g package   1 cup 2% or whole milk   2 cups Cool Whip thawed   4 small Granny Smith apples chopped   6 Snickers bars cut into bite-sized pieces   ½ cup caramel sauce   INSTRUCTIONS In a large bowl, stir together the vanilla pudding mix … Read more

Filet Mignon with Shrimp and Lobster Cream Sauce

INGREDIENTS: 4 (6-ounce) filet mignon steaks Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 ounces lobster meat, chopped 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon unsalted butter … Read more

Coconut Mango Ice Cream

INGREDIENTS:   – Ripe mangoes, peeled and diced – Coconut milk (full-fat) – Granulated sugar (adjust to taste) – Lime juice (optional, for a hint of acidity) – Shredded coconut (optional, for added texture)   INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Place the diced mangoes in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. 2. In a mixing … Read more

Grilled Salmon Burgers with Avocado Salsa

  INGREDIENTS: 1 lb fresh salmon fillet, skin removed 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper, to taste 4 burger buns Avocado salsa, for topping (recipe below) For the … Read more

Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast

  Indulge in the succulent flavors of tender chicken breasts infused with aromatic garlic butter sauce, making for a mouthwatering dish that’s both simple to prepare and incredibly satisfying.     INGREDIENTS: – 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5-8 oz. each) – 1 teaspoon paprika – Salt and pepper – 1 tablespoon olive oil – … Read more

White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Decadent White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Delight   INGREDIENTS: For Peanut Butter Blondie Crust: 2 cups Creamy Peanut Butter 2 cups Granulated Sugar 2 Eggs   For White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake: 12 ounces Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Softened 1 1/2 cups Creamy Peanut Butter 2 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar 1 8-ounce container Whipped Topping, … Read more

THE BEST BAKLAVA

This Baklava at its core is a strong sweet dessert. Done well, one to two bites will satiate you in one sitting, kind of like the area coffee. It’s truly delicious and worth every minute it takes to create. Made of layer upon layer of buttered phyllo filled with chopped nuts and dried fruit, served … Read more