Vegan Creamed Corn

This vegan creamed corn is rich and comforting. Its great as a side dish or a light meal. This recipe doesnt have any gluten or dairy. It uses coconut milk to make it creamy and nutritional yeast to add flavor.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Put 2 cups of corn kernels and coconut milk in a blender and blend until smooth

Put olive oil in a pan and heat it over medium-low heat

When you add the minced garlic and diced onion, saut until the onion turns clear

Put in the last two cups of corn kernels and cook for three to four minutes

Add the cornstarch, nutritional yeast, and blended corn mixture

Stir to mix

For about 5 to 7 minutes, stir the mixture every now and then as it thickens

Add pepper and salt to taste

Add chopped parsley as a garnish before serving

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

This Buffalo Chicken Dip made in a crockpot is a great starter for any party or game day. It tastes like spicy buffalo and is creamy and cheesy.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup buffalo sauce
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles optional
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions optional

Instructions:

Shred the chicken and put it in a slow cooker

Add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing

Cover and cook on low for one to two hours, stirring every now and then, until the dip is hot and bubbly

If you want, you can add blue cheese crumbles and chopped green onions after its hot

Warm it up and serve it with crackers, tortilla chips, or celery sticks

Zebra Butter Cake

The Zebra Butter Cake is a visually stunning and delicious dessert that combines the flavors of vanilla and chocolate in a beautiful marbled pattern. Its perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp hot water

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients

Mix until just combined

Divide the batter into two equal portions

In one portion, mix in cocoa powder and hot water to create a chocolate batter

In the center of the prepared cake pan, spoon a large dollop of the vanilla batter

Then, spoon a dollop of the chocolate batter directly on top of the vanilla batter

Continue alternating between vanilla and chocolate batters until the pan is filled

Use a skewer or knife to create a marbled pattern by gently swirling the batters together

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely

Slice and serve your delicious zebra butter cake

Christmas Cookies with Royal Icing

These delightful Christmas cookies with royal icing are perfect for the holiday season. The buttery and tender cookies are beautifully decorated with sweet and glossy royal icing, making them a festive treat for everyone to enjoy

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Royal Icing:
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 large egg white
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-3 teaspoons milk
• Food coloring optional

Instructions:

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt

In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough comes together

Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a disk

Wrap the disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line baking sheets with parchment paper

Roll out each disk of dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness

Use your favorite Christmas cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets

Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely

For the royal icing, in a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, egg white, and vanilla extract until smooth

Add milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the icing reaches your desired consistency

For outlining, it should be thick, and for flooding, it should be a bit runnier

If desired, divide the icing into smaller bowls and add food coloring to each bowl

Fill a piping bag fitted with a small round tip with the icing and decorate the cooled cookies as desired

Let the cookies sit for a few hours to allow the royal icing to set completely before storing them in an airtight container

Enjoy your delicious Christmas cookies with royal icing

Irish Apple Cake Donuts with Whiskey Glaze

These Irish-style donuts are a delightful treat that combine the flavors of apple cake and a boozy whiskey glaze. Ideal for whenever you want a little taste of Ireland, or for St. Patricks Day.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup peeled, cored, and diced apples e
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• Oil for frying vegetable or canola
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp Irish whiskey
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1-2 tbsp milk as needed for glaze consistency

Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt

Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix it until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined

Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed in the dough

Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large, deep saucepan to 350F 175C

Using a spoon or cookie scoop, carefully drop spoonfuls of the dough into the hot oil

Fry for about 2-3 minutes per side or until the donuts are golden brown and cooked through

Remove the donuts from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil

In a separate bowl, make the whiskey glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, Irish whiskey, vanilla extract, and milk until you reach your desired glaze consistency

Dip each donut into the whiskey glaze, allowing any excess glaze to drip off, and place them on a wire rack to set

Let the glaze set for about 10 minutes before serving

Enjoy your Irish Apple Cake Donuts with Whiskey Glaze

Mini Salmon Cakes with Sriracha Lemon Aioli

These Mini Salmon Cakes with Sriracha Lemon Aioli are a delightful keto-friendly appetizer, packed with flavor and perfect for entertaining or snacking. The combination of tender salmon, aromatic herbs, and spicy aioli creates a harmonious blend of taste sensations.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb salmon fillet, cooked and flaked
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup avocado oil for frying
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flaked salmon, almond flour, mayonnaise, beaten egg, chopped parsley, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper

Mix until well combined

Form the mixture into mini patties, about 1

5 inches in diameter

Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat

Fry the salmon cakes in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lemon juice, and garlic powder to make the aioli

Serve the mini salmon cakes with the sriracha lemon aioli for dipping

Creamy Vegetable Soup

This Creamy Vegetable Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that is perfect for any day of the week. Packed with a variety of vegetables and creamy goodness, its sure to warm you up from the inside out.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups diced mixed vegetables carrots, celery, potatoes, broccoli
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh herbs for garnish optional

Instructions:

Melt the butter in a big pot over medium-low heat

Put in the diced vegetables and saut for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables get a little softer

Put flour on the vegetables and mix them around to cover them all

Slowly add the vegetable broth while stirring all the time

Once the mixture starts to boil, lower the heat and let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft

Add the heavy cream and season with pepper and salt to taste

Blend the soup with an immersion blender until it is smooth and creamy

If you want, you can serve it hot and top it with fresh herbs