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Elderberry Jelly

This homemade elderberry jelly is a delightful and versatile spread. It's perfect for muffins, toast, or as a condiment. The natural sweetness of elderberries combined with a touch of lemon juice makes for a delicious jelly. Ingredients: 4 cups elderberries 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 package 1 75 oz fruit pectin 5 cups granulated sugar Instructions: After giving the elderberries a good rinse, remove the stems Put the elderberries and water into a big pot After bringing to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer the berries for fifteen minutes while mashing them with a potato masher To extract the juice, strain the berry mixture through cheesecloth or a fine-mesh sieve Two cups or so of elderberry juice should be consumed Pour the juice back into the pot and stir in the fruit pectin and lemon juice Mix thoroughly Stirring continuously, bring the mixture to a r
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Flourless Chocolate-Hazelnut Cookies Tutti Dolci

These Flourless Chocolate-Hazelnut Cookies are rich, fudgy, and irresistibly delicious. The combination of toasted hazelnuts and chocolate chips creates a delightful texture and flavor. Plus, they are gluten-free, making them a perfect treat for everyone to enjoy. Ingredients: 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted and skins removed 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 large egg white 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips Instructions: Warm the oven up to 350F 175C and put parchment paper on a baking sheet Pulse the hazelnuts in a food processor until they are very small Put the salt, baking soda, cocoa powder, and sugar in the food processor Use pulses to mix Put the vanilla extract and egg white in the bowl Add the water and mix it in until it forms a dough Put the dough in a bowl, and then add the cho

Slow Cooker One Pot Lasagna Bolognese

This Slow Cooker One Pot Lasagna Bolognese is a convenient way to enjoy the flavors of classic lasagna with minimal effort. The slow cooker does all the work, resulting in a hearty and comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes 1 can 6 oz tomato paste 2 cups beef broth 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Fresh basil leaves, for garnish optional Instructions: In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until beef is browned and onions are translucent Drain excess fat Transfer cooked beef mixture to slow cooker Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, bee

Bolognese Pasta

When you mix your favorite pasta with a classic Bolognese sauce, you get a hearty, flavorful meal that's great for any event. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes 1/2 cup red wine 1/2 cup beef broth 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp dried thyme Salt and pepper to taste 1 lb pasta of your choice Grated Parmesan cheese for serving Instructions: In a big pan, cook the ground beef over medium-low heat until it turns brown Get rid of extra fat Put the onion and garlic in the pan and cook them until they get soft Put in the celery and carrots and cook until they are soft Then add the tomato paste, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper Mix in the red wine and beef broth Cover the sauce and let it

Cashew Shrimp Cauli-Fried Rice

A delicious and wholesome Paleo dish with crunchy cashews, colorful bell peppers, cauliflower rice, and shrimp that are all seasoned with coconut aminos, ginger, and garlic. Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 head cauliflower, grated 1 cup cashews, chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 eggs, beaten 3 tbsp coconut aminos 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp ginger, grated Salt and pepper to taste Green onions for garnish Instructions: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat Add garlic and ginger, saut until fragrant Add shrimp and cook until pink, then remove from skillet and set aside In the same skillet, add sesame oil and cauliflower rice Cook for 5-7 minutes until cauliflower is tender Push cauliflower rice to one side of the skillet and pour beaten eggs onto the other side Scramble the eggs un

Peanut Butter Quinoa Cookies with Whole Wheat Flour

These Peanut Butter Quinoa Cookies are a delightful treat that combine the goodness of whole wheat flour and cooked quinoa, enriched with the creamy flavor of peanut butter and the natural sweetness of maple syrup. Ingredients: 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, whole wheat flour, peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt Stir the mixture until well combined Fold in the dark chocolate chips Scoop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a f

Brownie Sandwich Cookies

Brownie Sandwich Cookies are rich and fudgy in flavor. A soft and chewy brownie-like cookie is filled with a creamy coffee-flavored filling in these decadent treats. It's ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth! Ingredients: 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules optional Instructions: Melt the butter and mix it with the white sugar and brown sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy One at a time, add the eggs and beat well after each one Add the vanilla extract and mix well All-purpose f