Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter


• 2 cups granulated sugar


• 4 large eggs


• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract


• 1 cup all-purpose flour


• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder


• 1/2 teaspoon salt


• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon


• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper


• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips


• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional


• 1 cup powdered sugar


• 2 tablespoons milk or cream


• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar


• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter


• 1/4 cup heavy cream


• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 175F 350C

A 9x13-inch baking pan should be greased

Melt 1 cup of butter over low heat in a medium-sized saucepan

Take it off the heat and mix in the eggs, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar until everything is well mixed

Toss in the cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, cocoa powder, and flour until everything is just mixed together

You can add chocolate chips and nuts, if you want

Pour the batter into the pan that has been prepared

If you stick a toothpick into the middle and it comes out with a few moist crumbs, it's done

Let it cool all the way down in the pan on a wire rack

Powdered sugar, milk or cream, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of butter, heavy cream, and salt should all be mixed together in a small saucepan

Over medium heat, bring to a simmer while stirring all the time

For two to three minutes, or until slightly thicker

Use a spatula to spread the glaze evenly over the brownies after they have cooled

Before cutting into squares, let the glaze dry

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground pork


• 2 stalks lemongrass, finely minced


• 3 cloves garlic, minced


• 1 shallot, minced


• 1 red chili pepper, minced


• 1 tbsp fish sauce


• 1 tsp sugar


• Salt and pepper to taste


• 1 head of lettuce, separated into leaves


• Fresh cilantro leaves


• Lime wedges

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine ground pork, minced lemongrass, minced garlic, minced shallot, and minced chili pepper

Add fish sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper to the mixture

Mix until well combined

Form the mixture into small meatballs and set aside

Heat a pan over medium-high heat and cook the pork meatballs until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes

Place lettuce leaves on a serving platter

Arrange the cooked meatballs on top of the lettuce leaves

Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges

Serve the Lemongrass Pork Meatball Lettuce Cups as a delicious and healthy salad option

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts


• 1 lemon, sliced


• 1/4 cup olive oil


• 2 cloves garlic, minced


• 2 tsp dried oregano


• 2 tsp dried thyme


• Salt and pepper, to taste


• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved


• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed


• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400F 200C

In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper

Place chicken breasts on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper

Rub chicken with the herb mixture on both sides

Arrange lemon slices over the chicken

Place potatoes, asparagus, and bell pepper around the chicken on the sheet pan

Drizzle vegetables with remaining herb mixture

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender

Serve hot and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey


• 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce


• 4 slices of Swiss cheese


• 4 hamburger buns


• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced


• 4 lettuce leaves


• 4 tomato slices


• 4 pickle slices


• Salt and pepper, to taste


• Cooking spray

Instructions:

Warm up the grill over medium-high heat

Put the ground turkey and teriyaki sauce in a bowl and mix them together

Mix it well, then shape it into 4 burger patties

Add salt and pepper to the turkey patties

Use cooking spray on the grill grates to keep food from sticking

Put the turkey patties on the grill and cook them for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until they are done and have grill marks

In the last minute of cooking, cover the grill and put a slice of Swiss cheese on top of each patty

This will let the cheese melt

Also, toast the hamburger buns on the grill until they are just barely brown while the burgers are cooking

Start by putting a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun

Then, add a turkey patty with melted cheese on top of each leaf

Spread a slice of tomato, a slice of pickle, and thin slices of red onion on top of each patty

Finally, put the top half of the hamburger bun on top

If you need to, use a toothpick to keep it in place

Warm up the Grilled Teriyaki Turkey Cheeseburgers and serve them with your favorite sides

Ingredients:

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour


• 1 teaspoon baking soda


• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder


• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened


• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar


• 1 egg


• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


• Red food coloring gel


• Green food coloring gel


• Pink sanding sugar

Instructions:

Turn on your oven and heat it up to 375F 190C

Mix the flour, baking soda, and baking powder together in a medium-sized bowl using a whisk

Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until they are smooth and creamy

Mix the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture until everything is well mixed together

Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients one at a time until a dough forms

Split the dough into three equal pieces

The third part should be left alone

Color one part red, color another part green, and color the third part yellow

Roll out a small amount of each color of dough into a rope

Put the ropes together and twist them into the shape of a flamingo's body

Give it a long neck and a head

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and put the flamingo cookies on it

Cover the flamingos' bodies and heads with pink sanding sugar

After the oven is hot, bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden

After taking the cookies out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet

Then, move them to a wire rack to cool all the way down

After the cake has cooled, you can use an edible black pen to add eyes and beaks to the flamingos

Have fun with your cute and tasty Flamingo Sugar Cookies!

Ingredients:

• 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets


• 2 tablespoons olive oil


• Salt and pepper to taste


• 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped


• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds


• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped


• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped


• 2 tablespoons lemon juice


• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil


• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard


• 1 tablespoon honey or low-carb sweetener


• 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400F 200C

Place the cauliflower florets on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper

Toss to coat

Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cauliflower is golden brown and tender

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey or low-carb sweetener, and minced garlic to make the dressing

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Transfer the roasted cauliflower to a serving bowl

Add the chopped hazelnuts, pomegranate seeds, parsley, and mint to the bowl with the cauliflower

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine

Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve

Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sushi rice


• 2 1/2 cups water


• 1/3 cup rice vinegar


• 2 tablespoons sugar


• 1 teaspoon salt


• Nori sheets


• Assorted sushi-grade fish such as tuna, salmon, and yellowtail


• Avocado, thinly sliced


• Cucumber, julienned


• Soy sauce, for serving


• Pickled ginger, for serving


• Wasabi, for serving

Instructions:

Rinse sushi rice in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear

In a saucepan, combine rice and water

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes

In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved

Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds

Transfer cooked rice to a large bowl

Gently fold in the vinegar mixture until well combined

Let cool to room temperature

Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat

With wet hands, spread a thin layer of rice evenly over the nori, leaving about 1 inch uncovered at the top edge

Arrange slices of fish, avocado, and cucumber along the bottom edge of the nori

Roll the sushi tightly using the bamboo mat, moistening the top edge of the nori with water to seal the roll

Slice the roll into bite-sized pieces using a sharp knife

Repeat with remaining ingredients

Serve sushi rolls with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi

Ingredients:

• 1 oz elderflower liqueur


• 2 oz dry white wine


• Splash of soda water


• Fresh mint leaves for garnish


• Lemon twist for garnish

Instructions:

Put ice cubes in a glass

Elderflower liqueur and dry white wine belong to the mix

Add a splash of soda water on top

Mix everything together slowly

Put some fresh mint leaves and a lemon twist on top

Enjoy! Serve cold

Ingredients:

• 2 large chicken breasts


• 1 cup steamed broccoli florets, chopped


• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese


• 1/4 cup cream cheese


• Salt and pepper to taste


• 1 tablespoon olive oil


• 1 teaspoon garlic powder


• 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 190C 375F

Be careful not to cut all the way through each chicken breast when you cut a pocket in them

Put cheddar cheese shreds, cream cheese, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix them together

Fill each chicken breast with the broccoli and cheese mixture, making sure to close the opening

Add garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the chicken breasts after brushing the outside with olive oil

Put the chicken breasts that have been stuffed on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper

Place the dish in an oven that has already been heated up

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbling

After taking it out of the oven, let it cool down for a few minutes

Cut it up and serve it hot