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Slow Cooker Sour Cream Beef Stroganoff

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This beef stroganoff made in a slow cooker is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Low and slow cooking makes the beef, onions, and mushrooms soft. The sauce is rich from the sour cream. Great for a cozy dinner during the week Ingredients: 1 5 lbs beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup beef broth 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon paprika Salt and pepper to taste 8 oz sliced mushrooms 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons water 12 oz egg noodles, cooked Chopped fresh parsley for garnish Instructions: Beef stew meat, chopped onion, minced garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper should all be put in a slow cooker After putting the lid on, cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is soft Add sliced mu...

Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup

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This Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup is bursting with flavor from the roasted vegetables and aromatic garlic. Its a comforting and hearty soup thats perfect for a cozy night in. Ingredients: 6 tomatoes, halved 2 red bell peppers, halved and deseeded 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups vegetable broth 1 teaspoon dried thyme Salt and pepper to taste Fresh basil leaves for garnish Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F 200C Place tomatoes and red bell peppers on a baking sheet, cut side up Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast for 25-30 minutes until softened and slightly charred In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat Add chopped onion and minced garlic, saut until fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes Add roasted tomatoes and red bell peppers to the pot along with vegetable broth and dried thyme Bring...

Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Pesto and Pear

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Savor the subtle sweetness of ripe pears and the savory goodness of pesto-infused bacon-wrapped chicken. There are tons of flavors in this Paleo-friendly dish that will definitely please your palate. Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts 8 slices of bacon 1/2 cup pesto sauce 2 ripe pears, sliced Salt and black pepper to taste Instructions: Set the oven temperature to 375F 190C Black pepper and salt are used to season the chicken breasts Every chicken breast should have a thick layer of pesto sauce on it Encircle every chicken breast with a pair of bacon slices, fastening with toothpicks if necessary The chicken breasts wrapped in bacon should be put in a baking dish Place the chicken in the baking dish and surround it with the sliced pears Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is thoroughly cooked, in a preheated oven Before serving, take it out o...

Aunt Peggys Tomato, Cucumber, Onion Salad

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Aunt Peggys Tomato, Cucumber, Onion Salad is a refreshing and vibrant raw vegan dish that bursts with flavors of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and zesty red onions, all tossed in a tangy dressing. Ingredients: 3 large tomatoes, diced 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Cut up the tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and parsley and put them all in a large bowl Mix the apple cider vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl with a whisk Add the dressing to the salad and mix it all together Add pepper and salt to taste Serve right away or put in the fridge until youre ready to serve

Slow Cooker Buffalo Ranch Drumsticks

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Its very simple to make these Slow Cooker Buffalo Ranch Drumsticks that taste great and are juicy. When you mix buffalo sauce and ranch dressing together, you get a tangy and creamy coating that makes the chicken taste amazing. Great for dinner during the week or as a snack on game day Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks 1 cup buffalo sauce 1/4 cup ranch dressing 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish optional Instructions: Put ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and buffalo sauce in a bowl and mix them together Add salt and pepper to the chicken drumsticks Put the chicken in the slow cooker Make sure the drumsticks are well covered by the buffalo ranch mixture Keep the lid on and set the heat to low Cook for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is soft and fully cooked Add fresh parsley on top after its done c...

One-Pan Chicken & Veggie Ramen Bowls

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Enjoy a flavorful and convenient meal with these One-Pan Chicken & Veggie Ramen Bowls. Packed with protein, vegetables, and savory broth, this dish is satisfying and easy to make in just one pan. Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced 2 packs of ramen noodles 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups mixed vegetables carrots, bell peppers, broccoli 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon chili paste optional Salt and pepper, to taste Green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish Instructions: In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat Add minced garlic and ginger, saut until fragrant Add thinly sliced chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned Push chicken to one side of the skillet and add mixed vegetables to the other side...

Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken Bake

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This Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken Bake is a tasty treat made with soft chicken breasts and the rich tastes of prosciutto, mozzarella, and spinach. This dish is simple and classy, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special event. Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 8 slices of prosciutto 4 slices of mozzarella cheese 1 cup of baby spinach 1 tablespoon of olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning 1/2 cup of chicken broth Instructions: Warm the oven up to 190C 375F Cut a pocket into each chicken breast with a sharp knife Put two slices of prosciutto, one slice of mozzarella cheese, and a handful of baby spinach inside each chicken breast If you need to, you can use toothpicks to close the holes Season the stuffed chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning Rub them with olive oil from the outside In a baking dish, put the chicken...

Chicken Sausage Jambalaya

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A flavorful one-pan dish with chicken sausage, rice, and vegetables cooked in Cajun spices, perfect for a comforting meal. Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 8 oz chicken sausage, sliced 1 can 14 5 oz diced tomatoes 1 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning Salt and pepper to taste 2 green onions, chopped for garnish Instructions: Heat the olive oil in a big skillet over medium heat Add the celery, bell pepper, onion, and garlic Simmer the veggies for 5 minutes or until they are tender Cook the chicken sausage slices until they get browned Add the rice, chopped tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning After bringing to a boil, turn down the heat After the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed, cover and simmer for ...

Carrot Cake Superfood Smoothie with Lemon Zest

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This smoothie is full of healthy foods, and the lemon in it makes it taste like carrot cake. This smoothie tastes just like dessert and is good for you because it has Greek yogurt, carrots, and oats in it. Ingredients: 1 cup of carrots, chopped 1 ripe banana 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Zest of 1 lemon 1 cup almond milk Ice cubes optional Instructions: In a blender, put in rolled oats, Greek yogurt, honey, ground cinnamon and nutmeg, pumpkin seeds, lemon zest, and chopped carrots Add the almond milk and ice cubes if you want it to be colder and thicker Blend until smooth and creamy If you need to, add more almond milk or ice cubes to get the thickness you want Put some of the Carrot Cake Superfood Smoothie into a glass If you want, you can decorate it with ...

Apricot-Lavender Sorbet

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A refreshing and aromatic sorbet that combines the sweetness of ripe apricots with the delicate floral notes of lavender. Perfect for a light and sophisticated dessert. Ingredients: 500g ripe apricots, pitted and chopped 1 cup water 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lavender flowers or 1 tablespoon dried Instructions: Put water, sugar, and lavender flowers in a saucepan and mix them together Over medium heat, bring to a simmer and stir until the sugar is gone Take it off the heat and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes Strain the syrup that has lavender in it into a blender Put in the chopped apricots and blend until its smooth Put the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn it according to the machines directions until its the consistency of sorbet Put the sorbet in a container and freeze it for at least four hours, or until it gets hard If you want, you can serve scoops of a...

Bell Pepper Egg Boats

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Bell Pepper Egg Boats are a tasty and pretty way to start the day for breakfast or brunch. Theyre simple to make and make a healthy, filling meal. The bell peppers make the eggs taste both sweet and savory, which makes them a hit with everyone. Ingredients: 2 large bell peppers 4 large eggs 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Salt and pepper to taste Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing Instructions: Turn on your oven and heat it up to 375F 190C Peel the bell peppers and cut off the tops Then take out the seeds and membranes These are your boats Spray cooking spray or olive oil on a baking dish and put the bell pepper boats inside In each bell pepper boat, crack an egg into it Spread the grated cheddar cheese out over the eggs in a thin layer Add pepper and salt to taste Put the eggs in an oven that has already been heated for 20 to 25 minutes,...

Coddled Eggs with Bacon and Cheddar

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Eggs cooked in bacon and cheddar are a tasty and rich breakfast treat. In a water bath, the eggs are cooked slowly so that they stay creamy and delicious. Adding crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese to this dish makes it even better. Its a great choice for a special breakfast or brunch on the weekend. Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese Salt and pepper to taste Butter for greasing Instructions: Fill your coddling dish with hot water and let it sit for a few minutes to get it ready After that, pour the water out Use a little butter to grease the coddling dish so that it doesnt stick Be careful not to break the yolks when you crack two eggs into the coddling dish Spread the crumbled bacon and grated cheddar cheese out on top of the eggs in a thin layer Add pepper and salt to taste Boil some water in a pot and put the coddling dish in...

Perfect Pesto Pasta

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Pesto pasta is a traditional Italian dish that tastes great with garlic, pine nuts, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese. This recipe makes a pesto sauce that is perfectly balanced and full of flavor. It goes well with pasta. Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 cloves garlic 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta until it is al dente Save 1/2 cup of the pasta water, and then drain the pasta Put basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor and blend them together Pulse until the food is very small Slowly pour the olive oil into the food processor while its running until the mixture is smooth and well mixed Add pepper and salt to taste If needed, add the pasta water that was saved to change the con...