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How To Make Macarons

How To Make Macarons

Ingredients: for 30 macarons MACARONS: 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar(210 g) 1 cup almond flour(95 g), finely ground 1 teaspoon salt, divided 3 egg whites, at room temperature ¼ cup granulated sugar(50 g) ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 drops pink gel food coloring VANILLA BUTTERCREAM: 1 cup unsalted butter(230 g), 2 sticks, at room temperature 3 cups powdered sugar(360 g) 1 

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes

This recipe is super-versatile—you can use carrots and celery instead of a bell pepper, sweeten the Joes with brown sugar instead of molasses, and omit the chili powder and red pepper if you like a milder filling. The chips and pickles, however? Non-negotiable. INGREDIENTS: 1 

Apple Smoothie

Apple Smoothie

The flavor of apple pie, blended into a healthy Apple Smoothie! Rich, creamy and vegan, it’s made with apple, oatmeal, peanut butter and spices (no yogurt!)

Ingredients:

  •  1 medium sweet apple — washed with peel on
  •  1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  •  1/4 rolled oats
  •  1/2 cup chopped frozen banana — about ½ of a large banana or 8, ¾-inch slices
  •  1 tablespoon peanut butter — or almond butter
  •  1/2 tablespoon pure maple syrup — plus additional to taste
  •  1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  •  1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon — plus additional for serving
  •  Pinch ground nutmeg
  •  Pinch ground allspice
  •  Small handful ice

Instructions:

  1. To core the apple: Wash and dry the apple, and leave the peel on. Stand the apple on its base. Place your knife on top, near the stem. Cut straight down along the core. The first side of the apple will come off. Set it aside. Lay the apple flat, cut-side down. Cut off the right and left sides, keeping your knife as near the core as possible. Turn the apple, and cut off the one remaining side. You should have a long, rectangular piece that contains the core, and 4 nice big chunks (the ones you cut away). Discard the core. Cut the four pieces into 1-inch chunks. Place it in a blender.
  2. To the blender, add the remaining ingredients in the order listed: almond milk, oatmeal, banana, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and allspice. Blend until smooth. Add a small handful of ice, then blend again. For an even thicker smoothie, add a few ice cubes and blend again. For a thinner smoothie, add more milk. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon as desired and enjoy!

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Source:wellplated.com

LOW CARB PALEO KETO BLUEBERRY MUFFINS RECIPE WITH ALMOND FLOUR

LOW CARB PALEO KETO BLUEBERRY MUFFINS RECIPE WITH ALMOND FLOUR

INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 cup Blanched almond flour 1/2 cup Erythritol (or any granulated sweetener) 1 1/2 tsp Gluten-free baking powder 1/4 tsp Sea salt (optional, but recommended) 1/3 cup Coconut oil (measured solid, then melted; can also use butter) 1/3 cup Unsweetened almond milk 3 large Eggs 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract 3/4 cup Blueberries INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line 

Chicken Scampi Pasta

Chicken Scampi Pasta

Chicken takes the place of shrimp in this dish inspired by the Olive Garden classic — making it even more weeknight friendly. Serve … Ingredients: Kosher salt 1 pound thinly-sliced chicken cutlets, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips  3 tablespoons olive oil  8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed  

Baked Rigatoni with Sausage

Baked Rigatoni with Sausage

INGREDIENTS:

Topping

1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese

½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

½ tsp kosher salt

Pasta

¼ tsp kosher salt, plus more for the pasta

1 lb(s) rigatoni pasta

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 lb(s) sweet Italian sausage, casings removed

1 large or 2 small heads broccoli, chopped into small florets

1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped

1 25-oz jar marinara sauce

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS:

Topping

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2. Add the ricotta, basil, and salt to a small bowl. Stir together with a rubber spatula. Set aside.

Pasta

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Season well with salt and cook the rigatoni for 5 minutes. Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.

2. Meanwhile, heat a large braiser or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and sausage to the pan. Cook, stirring often and breaking apart the meat with the back of a spoon, until beginning to brown, about 7 minutes. Add the broccoli and garlic and cook to marry the flavors, about 3 minutes. Stir in the marinara and 1/4 teaspoon salt until fully combined. Add the pasta to the pan and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Toss well to coat. Add the reserved pasta water to thin the sauce slightly.

3. Dollop the ricotta cheese mixture evenly over the top. Nestle the ricotta mixture into the pasta and cover with some of the pasta. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.

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Source:foodnetwork.ca

Maja Blanca Recipe

Maja Blanca Recipe

Maja Blanca is a Filipino dessert made from coconut milk, cornstarch, and sugar. Often called Coconut Pudding, this luscious dessert is easy to make and the ingredients are very common.Unknown to many, the original Maja Blanca Recipe does not include corn and milk. In this 

Celery Soup with Bacon Croutons

Celery Soup with Bacon Croutons

This elegant soup from chef Naomi Pomeroy gets a surprising amount of flavor from sautéed celery. It has great garnishes, too: bacon croutons and a drizzle of lemon oil. Be sure to buy extra-virgin olive oil infused with pure lemon extract. Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted 

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients:

3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on

3 tablespoons olive oil

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

5 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade

2 chicken bouillon cubes

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter

2 cups yellow onions, chopped (2 onions)

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup heavy cream

2 cups medium-diced carrots, blanched for 2 minutes

1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas (2 cups)

1 1/2 cups frozen small whole onions

1/2 cup minced fresh parsley leaves

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and rub them with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, or until cooked through. Set aside until cool enough to handle, then remove the meat from the bones and discard the skin. Cut the chicken into large dice. You will have 4 to 6 cups of cubed chicken.
  3. In a small saucepan, heat the chicken stock and dissolve the bouillon cubes in the stock. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and saute the onions over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until translucent. Add the flour and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add the hot chicken stock to the sauce. Simmer over low heat for 1 more minute, stirring, until thick. Add 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and heavy cream. Add the cubed chicken, carrots, peas, onions and parsley. Mix well.
  4. For the pastry, mix the flour, salt, and baking powder in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Add the shortening and butter and mix quickly with your fingers until each piece is coated with flour. Pulse 10 times, or until the fat is the size of peas. With the motor running, add the ice water; process only enough to moisten the dough and have it just come together. Dump the dough out onto a floured board and knead quickly into a ball. Wrap the dough in plastic and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  6. Divide the filling equally among 4 ovenproof bowls. Divide the dough into quarters and roll each piece into an 8-inch circle. Brush the outside edges of each bowl with the egg wash, then place the dough on top. Trim the circle to 1/2-inch larger than the top of the bowl. Crimp the dough to fold over the side, pressing it to make it stick. Brush the dough with egg wash and make 3 slits in the top. Sprinkle with sea salt and cracked pepper. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling hot.

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Source:foodnetwork.com

Paleo Beef and Veggie Stir-fry

Paleo Beef and Veggie Stir-fry

Ingredients: for 6 servings: 1 lb flank steak(455 g), trimmed and sliced thin against grain into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces 2 teaspoons lime juice 2 teaspoons coconut amino 2 tablespoons avocado oil, or other oil, divided 3 carrots, peeled and sliced ¼ -inch (6 mm) thick on the bias 1 head small napa cabbage,