Fennel, Grapefruit, and Apple Salad
This refreshing salad of fennel, onion, red grapefruit, and apple is topped with toasted walnuts and basil and served with a light citrus dressing.

Layer fennel onion and apple slices in a salad bowl and drizzle apple with 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

Top salad with red grapefruit sections toasted walnuts and basil leaves.

Whisk 2 teaspoons lemon juice with lime juice grapefruit juice and olive oil in a small bowl; season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Drizzle dressing over salad and serve.

ArnoldGreg July 28, 2024

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Ghoulishly Good Halloween Snack Mix
Featuring peanut butter pieces, Cheez-Its, popcorn, and Bugles, this sweet and savory snack mix is a Halloween party favorite thanks to candy eyeballs and candy corn.

Set the oven to 255 degrees Fahrenheit (124 degrees C).

In a sizable roasting pan, mix corn snacks, cheese crackers, popcorn, and pretzel sticks.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt to a boil while stirring occasionally.

Cook for 5 minutes while stirring frequently.

Add baking soda and vanilla extract after removing from the heat.

Stir the snack mixture in the roasting pan as you pour the syrup over it.

Bake for one hour in a preheated oven, stirring to coat every fifteen minutes.

Put waxed paper on the counter.

Top with a single layer of snack mix.

ArnoldGreg July 27, 2024

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Veronica’s Apple Pancakes
These apple pancakes are made with a simple batter loaded with freshly grated tart apples flavored with cinnamon, perfect for a leisurely brunch.

Combine apple milk butter and egg in a large bowl.

Sift together flour sugar baking powder and cinnamon in a separate bowl.

Stir flour mixture into apple mixture until just combined.

Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat.

Drop batter by 1/4 cup spoonfuls onto the hot griddle and cook until bottom is lightly browned.

Flip and cook until browned on the other side.

Repeat with remaining batter.

ArnoldGreg July 26, 2024

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Bolo de Banana Caramelizada (Caramelized Banana Cake)
With this Brazilian recipe for a caramelized upside-down cake, you can make good use of your overripe bananas while impressing dinner party guests.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease a 9-inch baking pan with butter; dust with flour shaking off excess.

Beat 2 cups sugar oil and eggs with an electric mixer until creamy.

Beat in milk.

Add 2 cups flour and baking powder; beat until batter is smooth.

Combine 3/4 cup sugar and water in a small saucepan.

Simmer until sugar dissolves and syrup is clear and thick 15 to 20 minutes.

Pour syrup into prepared baking pan.

Arrange banana halves on top.

Pour batter over bananas.

Bake cake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean about 40 minutes.

Let cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a platter.

ArnoldGreg July 25, 2024

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Vegan Chickpeas with Kale and Cilantro-Lime
This flavorful vegan appetizer is quick and simple to make and features chickpeas that are sauteed with kale, cilantro, and lime.

Fill a saucepan with water until it is just below the bottom of the steamer insert.

Water is brought to a boil.

Add the kale, cover, and steam for 3 minutes or until it is tender.

Drain after giving kale a cold water rinse.

In a bowl, combine chickpeas and fava beans.

Onion and jalapeno pepper should be cooked and stirred in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until soft.

To the onion mixture, add the chickpea mixture, kale, cilantro, and curry powder; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.

Pour half of a lime over the chickpea mixture.

Pour mixture onto 4 plates for serving.

Squeeze remaining lime half over each serving and sprinkle with salt after cutting it into four wedges.

ArnoldGreg July 24, 2024

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Creamy Pasta Bake with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil
This creamy pasta bake is easy to make with penne, cherry tomatoes, basil, Parmesan, and mozzarella for a comforting weeknight vegetarian pasta dish.

Set the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees C).

Butter a baking pan.

Large pot of lightly salted water should be brought to a boil.

Add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally, for 11 minutes or until it is tender but still firm to the bite.

Save 1 cup of cooking water before draining.

A big skillet with medium heat is used to heat the olive oil.

Cook onion in oil for about 5 minutes, or until soft and translucent.

Cook for an additional 30 seconds after adding the garlic.

After adding the tomato paste and sauce, cook for about 5 minutes, until the sauce has slightly reduced.

Pour in some cream and Parmesan cheese.

Season with salt, pepper, and sugar.

ArnoldGreg July 23, 2024

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Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
Everyone’s new favorite side dish will be this quick and delectable twice-baked potato casserole with Cheddar cheese and bacon bits.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender about 15 minutes.

Drain and return to the pot.

Season potatoes with salt and mash until smooth.

Stir in sour cream and cream cheese.

Stir in 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese and bacon bits.

Spread potato mixture in the prepared baking pan.

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through about 20 minutes.

Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese on top; continue baking until cheese is melted 5 to 10 minutes more.

Garnish with chives.

ArnoldGreg July 22, 2024

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Green Apple Salad With Blueberries, Feta, and Walnuts
Salad greens, Granny Smith apple, feta cheese, and walnuts are tossed in a blueberry balsamic dressing in this colorful fall fruit salad that’s always a hit.

assemble the salad: In a big bowl, arrange salad greens, apple cubes, walnuts, feta cheese, cranberries, and green onions.

Creating the dressing In a food processor or blender, add vegetable oil, blueberries, olive oil, vinegar, and salt; pulse until well combined and smooth.

After adding the dressing, toss the salad thoroughly.

30 minutes should pass before serving.

ArnoldGreg July 21, 2024

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Corn Relish III
Corn relish is not difficult to make, and is always a colorful end of summer treat.

In a large saucepan mix corn cabbage onion green bell pepper red bell pepper white sugar ground dry mustard celery seed mustard seed salt turmeric apple cider vinegar and water.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.

Transfer the mixture to sterile containers.

Seal and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

ArnoldGreg July 20, 2024

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Cauliflower Potato Salad
In this salad, which is called a diabetic’s dream, cauliflower takes the place of potatoes, with celery and green onions adding crunch and a rich, creamy dressing.

Place potatoes in a large pot; add water to cover.

Bring to a boil and cook until easily pierced with a fork about 15 minutes.

Drain.

Let cool until easily handled about 15 minutes.

Peel and dice.

Transfer to a large bowl.

Fill a saucepan 2/3 of the way with water and bring to a boil.

Add cauliflower florets; cook until tender 8 to 10 minutes.

Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process 1 to 2 minutes.

Drain well.

Blot with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Place potatoes cauliflower hard-boiled eggs green onions celery and black pepper in a large bowl; toss to combine.

ArnoldGreg July 19, 2024

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