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Semlor with Pistachio Marzipan

Blossom Lady

Mar 07, 2025 11:50 AM

If you love a good old-fashioned cream bun, you will love this Nordic version where the buns are infused with fresh cardamom, and filled with an almond paste and freshly whipped cream. It is an indulgent treat traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday (also known as Mardi Gras or Pancake Day), just before the start of Lent. Ingredients: For the Buns 600 g (4 cups) strong white bread flour 110 g (1/2 cup) caster sugar 1 teaspoon fine salt 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds, freshly ground 14 g (4 teaspoons...

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Eggplant & Ricotta Pasta

Blossom Lady

Mar 07, 2025 11:27 AM

Eggplant and Ricotta Pasta is a creamy, satisfying dish inspired by classic Italian flavors. It combines rich ricotta cheese and tender eggplant for a flavorful, comforting meal. Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight or a special occasion, this recipe is sure to impress. The creamy ricotta sauce blends perfectly with roasted eggplant. This creates a light, indulgent dish that’s both savory and satisfying. Fresh basil adds a pop of color and flavor, while an optional drizzle of extra virgin olive oil...

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Shrimp Saganaki

Blossom Lady

Mar 01, 2025 04:50 AM

Greek Shrimp Saganaki made with shrimp simmered with tomatoes, briny olives and creamy feta. A quick healthy dinner for busy weeknights! If you love shrimp and Feta cheese, you will love this Mediterranean shrimp recipe! Shrimp Saganaki is a great 30 minute meal with shrimp nestled in a vibrant tomato sauce, briny olives, lemon and creamy feta. A Mediterranean diet dish that is simple yet loaded with flavor. While the dish is traditionally prepared in a two-handled pan called a sagani, you don’t need any ...

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Za’atar Chicken Thighs with Green Lentils

Blossom Lady

Mar 01, 2025 04:46 AM

This Za’atar Chicken Thighs with Green Lentils is an easy, hearty dish with intense flavor. Tender, juicy chicken thighs, the heartiness of the lentils, the intense flavor of the za’atar and the added burst of flavor from the pitted green olives and lemon zest. It’s a party for your taste buds. What is za’atar? It’s a Middle Eastern blend of spices that gives dishes an intensely aromatic flavor. Pronounced zah-tar, it’s a combination of dried thyme, majoram, sumac, sesame seeds and salt. It’s fab...

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Blueberry Shortcake Cake

Blossom Lady

Mar 01, 2025 04:41 AM

This Blueberry Shortcake Cake is the perfect light dessert for summer. Layers of vanilla cake, whipped cream, blueberry sauce, and fresh blueberries. This Blueberry Shortcake is one of the easiest cakes you will make. It doesn’t take much time, and it tastes delicious. I used my vanilla cake recipe for the cake layers and topped them with fresh, homemade whipped cream, blueberry sauce, and fresh blueberries. Ingredients: Vanilla Cake 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/4 tsp baking powder ...

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Cowboy Chicken Salad

Blossom Lady

Mar 01, 2025 04:37 AM

If you are looking for a salad that eats like a meal, this Cowboy Chicken Salad is it! Smoky seasoned chicken, crisp lettuce, sweet corn, black beans, avocado, diced jalapeños, bacon, and Monterey Jack cheese are tossed in my homemade Cowboy Butter Ranch Dressing. Then, I top the salad with homemade croutons and more jalapeños, packing every bite with bold flavor. Don’t forget a squeeze of fresh lime for the perfect finishing touch! Ingredients: Chicken 2 large boneless skinless chicken b...

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Strawberry Icebox Cake

Blossom Lady

Mar 01, 2025 04:32 AM

This cool and creamy Strawberry Icebox Cake comes together in minutes! Serve this no-bake dessert for all your summer gatherings and celebrations. This delicious dessert is perfect for hot summer days or any time you want a refreshing treat without turning on the oven. Layers of whipped cream, graham crackers, and strawberries (along with a couple special additions) make this dessert a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh strawberries, sliced 1 heaping tablespoon strawberry ja...

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Shrimp Teriyaki Bowls with Broccoli

Blossom Lady

Mar 01, 2025 04:20 AM

Sweet and savory teriyaki-glazed shrimp are piled atop rice with vibrant vegetables in this simple weeknight dinner. In this recipe, succulent shrimp are glazed in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce and broiled with vibrant broccoli and bell peppers for an effortless dinner that comes together in 30 minutes. If you prefer a thicker teriyaki sauce for drizzling over the assembled rice bowls, continue boiling the sauce while the shrimp finish cooking. Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup light brown ...

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Navy Bean Soup

Blossom Lady

Mar 01, 2025 04:15 AM

This delicious, hearty navy bean soup is inexpensive and easy to make, plus leftovers are even better the next day! Cook it on the stovetop, or in your Instant Pot or slow cooker. There’s a chill in the air this week which is putting me in soup mode. It’s also putting me in curl up with a book under a cozy throw while dinner is simmering in the kitchen mode—do you feel me? This navy bean soup is perfect for cold weather and it uses pantry staples such as canned beans and broth. Ingredients: 3 1...

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Slow Cooker Creamy Taco Chicken

Blossom Lady

Mar 01, 2025 04:12 AM

This Slow Cooker Creamy Taco Chicken is a super easy meal that’s made with just a handful of ingredients. It’s delicious served as a filling for tacos or over rice or spiralized veggies! It’s got so much flavor! Slow cooker meals can’t be beat in my book. Just throw all your ingredients in and set it and forget it. Today’s Slow Cooker Creamy Taco Chicken recipe is creamy and delicious and brimming with taco flavor. This is a super easy slow cooker meal for those busy nights. Just grab yourself ...

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Pear & Walnut Cake with Honey Buttercream

Blossom Lady

Mar 01, 2025 03:09 AM

This Pear & Walnut Cake with Honey Buttercream is incredibly moist and packed with flavor. The perfect way to kick off the Fall season! I usually kick off my favorite season with a fruit I rarely eat, never mind bake with. Truthfully, I don’t eat a lot of any fruit, but I can probably count on one hand how many times I’ve bought pears in the past 5 years. I can’t explain why exactly, just that I tend to gravitate towards apples when it comes to my limited fruit consumption. I already have an Apple...

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Crispy Rice Cheeseburger Salad

Blossom Lady

Mar 01, 2025 02:30 AM

This Crispy Rice Cheeseburger Salad has all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger—ground beef, cheddar, tomatoes, and pickles–with a tangy homemade dill pickle ranch (my new favorite dressing), tossed with crisp lettuce and crunchy baked rice. It is a fresh, fork-ready way to enjoy a cheeseburger–no bun required! Ingredients: Crispy Rice 2 cups (372 g) cooked white rice, cooled 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspo...

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Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins

Blossom Lady

Mar 01, 2025 02:06 AM

These moist and soft muffins are made with applesauce, vanilla, cinnamon, and oats. Enjoy them for breakfast, snacking, or even dessert. These wholesome muffins come together quickly and easily! This is the type of recipe that I make all the time. These muffins are filled with nutritious ingredients and I almost always have everything I need on hand. You’ll love having a batch of these muffins to nibble on all week long. Ingredients: 1 cup (92g) old fashioned oats ¾ cup (100g) white whole whea...

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Salmon with New Potatoes, Spinach, and Cider Cream

Blossom Lady

Mar 01, 2025 02:01 AM

Serve crispy-skinned salmon with golden brown potato wedges and a bright and creamy cider sauce in this easy weeknight dinner. This elegant dinner is a lot simpler — and faster — to make than the final result would lead you to believe. Chef Jp McMahon blanches new potatoes until tender, then finishes them in a skillet to achieve a golden brown crust. He serves them along with wilted spinach, crispy-skinned salmon, and a reduction of heavy cream and cider. Together, the rich, buttery, melt-in-y...

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Pan Seared Scallops

Blossom Lady

Feb 28, 2025 01:10 PM

Pan seared scallops taste like a special occasion dinner, but they’re easy enough for a weeknight. Serve them over a citrus-infused salad for a light and healthy meal! Caramelized pan seared scallops combined with sweet oranges and peppery arugula in a garlic citrus vinaigrette—it sounds like something straight off of a restaurant menu, but it’s my new favorite salad recipe! While pan seared scallops might seem high-end, they’re simple to make for a weeknight dinner or even a quick lunch. This dish ...

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