Author: xwina

  • Baked Salami Mozzarella Bites

    Ingredients 8 sticks mozzarella string cheese ,cut in half, lengthwise, and then cut in half again, crosswise 32 square wonton wrappers 32 rounds of salami olive oil For serving chopped fresh parsley , for garnish sauce , for dipping Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a piece of salami near the bottom corner of the…

  • MOCHA FRAPPUCCINO

    INGREDIENTS Nutrition 1⁄3cup cold coffe 3tablespoons sugar 1⁄2cup milk 2cups ice 3tablespoons chocolate syrup whipped cream Combine all ingredients into an electric blender. Blend the drink until ice is crushed and drink is smooth. Serve drink in coffee cups and top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup (if desired). Add straw for ease in drinking.

  • Coffee Frappuccino

    Ingredients 2/3 cup strongly brewed coffee, chilled 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 cup ice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons swerve sweetener 1-2 tablespoons MCT oil (optional, not included in the nutritional info below) Instructions Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth

  • MARBLE LOAF CAKE – STARBUCKS COPYCAT RECIPE

    INGREDIENTS baking spray 1 ⅔ cups (333 g) granulated sugar ¾ cup (170 g) salted butter – room temperature (1 ½ sticks) 4 large eggs – room temperature 1 tablespoon (15 ml) pure vanilla extract ⅔ cup (153 g) full-fat sour cream – room temperature 2 cups (250 g) cake flour – measured by weight using a kitchen scale or with the spoon and level method ½ teaspoon (2 g) baking soda ⅓ cup (29 g) unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ cup (59 ml) boiling water INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a loaf pan with baking spray and line…

  • Lava Flow Smoothie (Vegan Strawberry Coconut Smoothie)

    Ingredients 1/3 cup fresh strawberries (hulled (about 4 medium strawberries)) 1/2 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks 1/2 medium banana 2/3 cup light coconut milk 1/3 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup ice cubes Instructions Place strawberries in a blender and puree until smooth. If necessary, splash a tablespoonful of pineapple juice in to get them moving. Pour into a 20-ounce or larger glass. Rinse the blender and…

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake – Cooking Classy

    Ingredients 2 large overripe bananas , peeled, sliced and frozen* 1 cup original almond milk (or more to thin as desired) 3/4 cup ice 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Add all ingredients to a blender a process until well pureed. Serve immediately. *The overripe bananas will add the sweetness for the smoothie so use some that have a…

  • SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS

    Ingredients ▢2 tablespoons brown sugar ▢1 tablespoon paprika ▢2 teaspoons onion powder ▢1-½ teaspoons salt ▢1 teaspoon chili powder ▢8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (4 ounces each) Instructions Combine the brown sugar, paprika, onion powder, salt and chili powder and rub all over the chicken. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil. Using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack with the oil. Grill the chicken…

  • BLACKBERRY BREAKFAST SAUSAGE PATTIES

    Ingredients ▢1 pound ground pork ▢1-½ teaspoons finely minced fresh sage ▢1-½ teaspoons finely minced fresh thyme ▢1 teaspoon garlic powder ▢¾ teaspoon salt ▢Pinch black pepper ▢½ cup fresh blackberries, halved Instructions Add the pork and spices (sage, thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper) to a mixing bowl. With clean hands, mix together until well combined. Divide mixture evenly and form into 8 patties. Gently press…

  • ROCKY ROAD PUDDING PARFAITS

    Ingredients ▢1 package (1.4 ounces) Sugar-Free Jello Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding ▢2 cups unsweetened almond milk beverage ▢¾ cup thawed whipped topping (such as cool whip or tru whip) ▢12 mini marshmallows ▢2 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts, chopped (I used chopped almonds) Instructions In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the instant pudding and milk until thoroughly combined and all dry pudding mix has been…