MantecadasMantecadas are a type of sweet muffin that can be found in a panadera, or Mexican-style bakery. The pan dulce recipe is light and just sweet enough to go with coffee or tea.Ingredients :2 cups (250g) unbleached all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon kosher salt Diamond Crystal (or 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt)1 1/4 cups (250g) sugar1 cup (236g) whole...

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 Easy No-Bake CheesecakeLooking for a quick and easy dessert that will impress your dinner guests? This no-bake cheesecake is perfect. Garnish with strawberries, chocolate, or plain whipped cream.Ingredients :For the crust8 ounces (225g) graham crackers (about 14 rectangular crackers)6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, meltedFor the cheesecake filling1 tablespoon unflavored powdered gelatin (1 1/2 packets)1/4 cup cold water16 ounces (455g) room temperature block cream...

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 Banana Nice CreamWith just a few ingredients, you can make a plant-based creamy treat in minutes. To produce smooth and frosty banana lovely cream with no additional sugar, all you need is a blender or food processor. Chocolate, peanut butter, strawberry, and other flavors are simple to make!Ingredients :4 large sliced and frozen bananas (about 4 cups pieces)1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tbsp plain...

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 Cantaloupe SmoothieFor a quick cool down, make a large glass of this delightful Cantaloupe Smoothie. Ripe melon slices provide a light and sweet base for the cool beverage.Ingredients :1/2 cup ice cubes1 cup frozen cantaloupe, sliced into 1-inch cubes1/2 cup sliced banana1/4 cup plain and unsweetened Greek yogurt1/2 cup pineapple juiceSTEPS :     1. Add ingredients to blender :In a blender, combine ice,...

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 Crunchy Tuna Salad with Sesame-Ginger DressingCanned tuna, radishes, cilantro, shredded carrot, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil are the main ingredients in this refreshing and delectable tuna salad.Ingredients :10 to 12 ounces of canned, drained white albacore tuna8 to 10 radishes, cut into wedges1 large carrot, shredded1 clove garlic, smashed and minced1 teaspoon minced ginger1/2 to 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced (taste...

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 Soba Noodle SaladBuckwheat soba noodles, mango, red bell pepper, garlic, basil, mint, peanuts, lime, and sesame oil are combined to make a delectable soba noodle salad.Ingredients :6 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar1 Tbsp sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 large garlic clove, minced1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juiceZest of one lime1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil6 ounces soba noodles1/2 large red bell pepper, choppedPeeled and cubed one...

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 Easy Tomato SoupThis traditional tomato soup is thick and silky in texture. It's quick and easy to create with canned tomatoes, and it's ideal for all of your grilled cheese dipping requirements. Better than a can of Campbell's and almost as simple!Ingredients :5 tablespoons butter1 large onion, yellow or white, diced4 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black...

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 New York Sour CocktailThis recipe for a New York sour uses a dash of red wine for a fruity flash of color and flavor, making it a picture-perfect cocktail that also tastes wonderful. It's a refreshing take on the classic whiskey sour.Ingredients :2 ounces rye whiskey1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice1/2 ounce simple syrup1 egg white, optional3/4 cup red wine (Malbec, Merlot, or...

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 Lemon Pepper Chicken BreastsThese easy-to-make pan-fried chicken breasts coated in a lemon pepper sauce are perfect for a weeknight dinner. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes and this lemon pepper chicken breast dish.Ingredients :2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts weighing between 1 1/2 and 1 3/4 pounds1 1/2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning, dividedSalt to taste plus 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt3/4 cup all-purpose...

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 Rotisserie Chicken AlfredoOn a weekday, homemade Alfredo? Yes! In 25 minutes, you can have this kid-friendly chicken Alfredo on the table. It's more easier using rotisserie chicken, but you could also use leftover chicken.Ingredients :For the chicken Alfredo1/4 cup unsalted butter2 cups heavy cream1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg12 ounces fettuccine2 cups cooked or shredded rotisserie chicken1...

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 Thai Iced Tea (Cha Yen)Making homemade Thai iced tea is surprisingly easy. This delectable beverage only requires ice, rich condensed milk, and fragrant Thai spices. No synthetic coloring!Ingredients :To brew the tea4 tablespoons ceylon loose leaf tea1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom1 whole star anise pod1 teaspoon vanilla paste or 1 vanilla bean, halved and scraped 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric1 tablespoon sugarFor serving1/2...

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 Green Goddess Pasta SaladThe TikTok-famous green goddess salad inspired this vivid and delicious pasta dish. I'm bringing it to every picnic and BBQ from now on.Ingredients :For the dressing2 lemons1/2 cup olive oil1 1/4 cups basil leaves, tightly packed1 cup baby spinach leaves, tightly packed2 cloves garlic1/4 cup raw cashews1/3 cup nutritional yeast or Parmesan cheese, grated1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste1/2...

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 Coffee SmoothieWe'd like to introduce you to your new favorite breakfast delight! Frozen bananas, almond butter, cocoa powder, and chia seeds combine to make a creamy mocha coffee smoothie.Ingredients :1 tablespoon chia seeds1/2 cup milk2/3 cup cold brew or strong cold coffee1 frozen ripe banana, cut into bits1 tablespoon almond butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 large pitted Medjool date1 teaspoon cocoa powder2 ice cubesSTEPS...

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 Vegetarian Spinach and Mushroom LasagnaThe meaty shiitake and crimini mushrooms, spinach, and ricotta and mozzarella cheeses are used in this vegetarian lasagna recipe. It serves a large number of people and will please both vegetarians and meat eaters!Ingredients :For the sauce1 1/2 pounds cremini mushrooms, roughly chopped1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, roughly chopped1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1 generous cup chopped onionsExtra virgin olive oil, plus...

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 Carrot Cake SmoothieVegetables are packed into this carrot cake smoothie, making it a quick breakfast or snack at any time of day. It's creamy, somewhat sweet, spiced, and reminiscent of carrot cake.Ingredients :2/3 cup (2 ounces) grated frozen carrots2/3 cup banana slices, frozen3 tablespoons (or 2 large) of coarsely chopped, pitted dates2 tablespoons sweet potato purée, frozen2 tablespoons walnuts, choppedDash ground cinnamon1 1/2...

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 Persimmon CookiesSpice and orange zest kiss persimmon cookies. Add nuts and dried fruit on top, and you almost have miniature fruitcakes. This persimmon cookie recipe is delectable with a persimmon and orange frosting.Ingredients :For the cookies1 cup very ripe persimmon pulp1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup brown sugar (dark or light)1 unsalted butter stick (117 g), room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1...

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 Plum CobblerThis classic plum cobbler with a biscuity topping is simple to make and tastes best with Santa Rosa plums, but other types will work as well. It's light, tangy, and absolutely delectable.Ingredients :Sugar 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (170g plus 30g); 1/2 cup for a tarter cobbler.4 cups fresh Santa Rosa plums, 10 to 18 plums, depending on size, seeded, and sliced2...

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 Stuffed ShellsPrepare to be wowed by this luscious casserole of large pasta shells loaded with ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheese. This is the filled shells dish you'll want to make again and again.Ingredients :For the sauce2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1 can whole, peeled tomatoes (28 oz.) smashed in a bowl1/2 teaspoon salt1-2 pinches sugar (optional)For the filling and assembly2 cups...

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 Brown Butter Cacio e PepeThis quick and easy brown butter cacio e pepe may be produced in about 20 minutes.Ingredients :8 cups water1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt1 pound dry bucatini8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper, plus extra for serving4 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated (about 2 cups)STEPS :     1. Cook the pasta :Bring 8 cups water...

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