Soft Sprinkle Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to cool room temp (see note)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract optional
• 3/4 cup sprinkles

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
• Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat butter until smooth. Slowly pour in the sugar, mixing as you pour. Beat sugar and butter for a minute, until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until combined and scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Add in flour mixture and mix until just combined. Add 1/2 cup sprinkles and stir by hand until combined.
• Scoop a heaping tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball (or use a 1 1/2 tablespoon scoop). Place 1/4 cup sprinkles on a plate and press the tops of the dough balls in additional sprinkles (optional). Place dough balls onto prepared baking sheet leaving about an inch for spreading. 
• Bake for 8-10 minutes. The edges should be completely set, and the centers should look slightly under cooked, they will finish cooking while cooling on the baking sheet.
• Place the baking sheets on wire racks to cool. Repeat with remaining dough once the baking sheets are completely cool.

via https://celebratingsweets.com/soft-sprinkle-sugar-cookies/#wprm-recipe-container-7806

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

Marinade:

4 tbsp. 

olive oil

Juice of 1 lemon, divided

Kosher Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp. 

Italian seasoning or dried oregano

 

4 

boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness

Brushetta:

3 

slicing tomatoes, chopped

 

2 

cloves garlic, minced

 

1 tbsp. 

freshly chopped basil

4 

slices mozzarella

 

Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

DIRECTIONS: In a small bowl, combine oil, half the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and Italian seasoning (or oregano) and whisk to combine. Transfer to a large re-sealable bag along with chicken; seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Heat grill over medium-high then add chicken, discarding excess marinade. Grill until charred and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°, about 5 to 7 minutes per side. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, garlic, basil, and remaining lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. While chicken is still on grill, top each breast with 1 slice mozzarella and cover until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Top chicken with tomato mixture. Garnish with Parmesan and serve.

sooo good w/ fresh grown summer basil and tomatoes

via:https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a53594/grilled-bruschetta-chicken-recipe/

Instant Pot Chickpea Curry

2 cans (14 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained

2 cans diced tomatoes

1 onion diced

4 carrots, peeled and chopped

1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger

1-2 garlic clove, minced

1 Tbsp olive oil

2 tsp cumin

1 tsp ground cloves

2 tsp turmeric

2 tsp ground coriander

1 teaspoon salt

1 can (14 oz) full fat coconut milk

chopped cilantro, for garnishing

white rice, for serving (at least 1 cup uncooked)

Heat your Instant Pot using the "Saute" function. Pour in the olive oil and let it heat to a shimmer.Add the onions and carrots and saute for 7-8 minutes, stirring constantly and cooking down until the carrots are soft and the onions are slightly translucent. Add the spices (cumin, ground cloves, turmeric, ground coriander, and salt) and continue cooking the onions until soft.Add the garlic and ginger, stirring and cooking for 1 additional minute. Add the chickpeas, tomatoes and coconut milk, stirring to combine.Put the lid on the Instant Pot and hit the "soup" function. Let cook, then either use the natural release to let the steam out gradually, or use manual steam release (letting the Instant Pot automatically switch to the warm function for 10 minutes, then releasing the steam and opening the Pot).Remove the lid and stir again. If the chickpea curry is too watery, switch to the saute function again and let the curry reduce a little, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes.Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately over white rice or naan, with chopped cilantro (as an added option, try adding a dollop of plain Greek yogurt on top for ultimate creaminess)

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Avoado Pudding

1 avocado (ripe)
2 tablespoons raw cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
pinch of salt
2 tablespoons water (or more as needed to blend)

Scoop the flesh of the avocado into a mini-food processor or blender. Add in the cacao powder, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and water, and blend until smooth.
Taste the pudding and add more maple syrup if needed. (Or anything other extra flavorings you like!) You can serve this right away, or put it in an airtight container in the fridge to chill.
Leftovers can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 48 hours. The pudding can sometimes separate, but stirring it should restore the texture.

Easy Egg Drop Soup

4 cups good-quality chicken or vegetable stock
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground ginger (I prefer fresh)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 green onions, thinly sliced, plus extra for garnish
(optional) 1/4 cup whole-kernel corn or creamed corn
fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste

Whisk together stock (chilled or room-temperature), cornstarch, ginger and garlic powder in a medium sauce pan until smooth. Heat over high heat until the stock comes to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs and egg whites in a small measuring cup or bowl. (I find the measuring cup easier for pouring.)
Once the broth reaches a simmer, use a fork or a whisk to stir the broth in a circular motion, creating a “whirlpool.” Then slowly pour the whisked eggs into the soup as you continue stirring, in order to create long egg ribbons.
Remove pan from heat.  Stir in the sesame oil, green onions and corn (optional) until combined.  Season with salt and pepper to taste, also adding a dash or two of more sesame oil if needed.
Serve immediately, sprinkled with additional green onions.

via gimmesomeoven.com

Chicken Noodle Stir Fry

1 lb (450g) skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded
8 ounces (225g) spaghetti noodles
3 cups broccoli florets, rinsed
Fresh chopped scallion, for garnish
Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
For the sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger or ground ginger
1 tablespoon brown sugar (or honey)
1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large pot with boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Add the broccoli florets the last 5 minutes of cooking and let them cook with pasta until tender. Drain the noodles and broccoli and set aside.
2. While pasta is cooking, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper and black pepper in a small bowl.
3. Season chicken strips to taste with salt and pepper. Add olive oil to a medium-sized skillet and cook chicken in an even layer over medium heat, turning from time to time for 2 or 3 minutes, until slightly golden. Stir in the garlic, and carrots and cook for a minute more, until cooked through but not overdone.
4. Transfer the cooked spaghetti and broccoli to the skillet and pour the sauce on top and toss until fully incorporated. Reheat for a couple of minutes and serve, garnished with scallion and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!

https://www.eatwell101.com/chicken-pasta-skillet-recipe

Avocado Ice Cream

3 Large Bananas
2 Large Ripe Avocados - cleaned and pitted
1 tbsp Lime or Lemon Juice
90 ml Almond Milk (or favorite plant-based milk)
40 grams Cocoa Powder
100 grams Maple Syrup
Notes

Blend all ingredients together
Add more maple syrup to taste if you like it sweeter.
Pour the mixture into a freezer-proof container. Seal it with a lid or plastic wrap and freeze for approx. 8 hours, or overnight.
Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before serving.
Serve and enjoy!

Don't think I'm on the crazy train here. I've been off dairy for Lucy and this was a lifesaver. Plus it's a great healthier option. Don't knock it till you've tried it.