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Desserts

ORANGE ICE CREAM

Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups fresh squeezed orange juice (6-8 oranges) 1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or more if needed, if oranges are not overly sweet) 2 cups heavy cream 1 Tablespoon orange Jello* Instructions: Add orange juice, lemon juice and sugar to a mixing bowl and stir well to combine. Taste and add a little more sugar if it’s not sweet enough. Whisk […]

Soups & Salads

Tom Yum Soup (Thai soup)

Ingredients: 300g / 10oz whole prawns / shrimp with heads and shells on (Note 7) BROTH: 3 cup (750 ml) water3 cup (750 ml) water 1/2 cup (125 ml) chicken stock/broth , low sodium1/2 cup (125 ml) chicken stock/broth , low sodium 2 stalks of lemongrass , outer layers peeled(Note 1)2 stalks of lemongrass , outer layers peeled(Note 1) 1.5 cm / […]

Dinner & Lunch

One-Pan Chicken Drumsticks with Rice and Beans

INGREDIENTS: 8 chicken drumsticks 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tsp. ground cinnamon or cumin 1 tsp. ground turmeric, curry powder, or ground coriander 1/2 cup white rice (any type except for sticky rice) 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, white […]

Desserts

3-ingredient double chocolate mousse (low carb)

INGREDIENTS: 2 x 400ml (13.7oz) cans full fat coconut cream or coconut milk *See Notes 2 tablespoons confectioners sweetener (or confectioners | icing sugar if not counting carbs) 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder pinch of salt (optional! About 1/4 teaspoon. Adjust to your tastes) 20 g | 2 squares 70% chocolate , shaved (optional for extra richness — or sugar free chocolate chips) extra shaved chocolate […]

Appetizers

Cinnamon Rolls

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 c. milk2 tbsp. milk1 package active dry yeast3 c. all-purpose flour1/4 c. granulated sugar1 tsp. kosher salt1/4 c. unsalted butter1/4 c. unsalted butter1 tbsp. unsalted buttervegetable oil1/4 c. packed light brown sugar1 tsp. ground cinnamon1 c. confectioners’ sugar1 tsp. pure vanilla extract DIRECTIONS: In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 […]

Pasta

‘Got Some Crust’ Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni ¼ cup butter, divided 1 small onion, chopped 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups milk 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®) 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 […]

Cakes

Classic Pound Cake Recipe

Ingredients: 1 cup butter softened 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 eggs room temperature 1 ⅔ cups flour ¼ teaspoon salt Instructions: Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease an 8×4 loaf pan. Cream butter, vanilla and sugar until very light and fluffy, about 7-8 minutes. Add eggs one at a time and beat to combine. Combine flour and salt. Add flour mixture a little bit at a time, […]

Appetizers

Vegetarian Skillet Chili Topped with Cornbread

INGREDIENTS: Chili 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 lb(s) (about 4 cups) store-bought diced butternut squash, cut into 1/2″ cubes Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 Tbsp chili powder 2 tsp ground cumin 3 cups low-sodium vegetable stock 2 14.5-oz cans diced tomatoes with […]

Soups & Salads

MUSHROOM SOUP

Ingredients: 250 ml Bechamel Sauce 1 pinch Garlic Powder(optional) 500 g Mushroomschopped 15 g SuperValu Butter 1 small SuperValu Onionfinely chopped 0 – SuperValu Whole Black Peppercorns 250 ml Vegetable Stock Bechamel Sauce 4 slices Carrots 250 ml Milk 45 g Roux Sauce 1 pinch SuperValu Fresh Thyme 4 slices SuperValu Onion 1 pinch SuperValu Parsley 3 – SuperValu Whole Black Peppercorns 0 – SuperValu Whole Black Peppercorns Method: Béchamel Sauce: Put the milk into a saucepan with the carrot, onion, peppercorns, parsley and thyme. […]

Desserts

RED, WHITE AND BLUEBERRY TRIFLE

INGREDIENTS: 10 oz angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes* 2 pints strawberries, sliced 2 pints blueberries For the cream filling: 6 tbsp fat-free sweetened condensed milk, I used Borden Eagle1 1/2 cups cold water1 4 oz package white chocolate or cheesecake instant pudding mix12 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed (I like TruWhip) INSTRUCTIONS: Whisk the condensed milk and water in a bowl. Whisk in the pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand […]