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Green Pea & Feta Quiche

Blossom Lady

Jun 28, 2020 01:35 AM

Quiche isn’t at all difficult or time-consuming to make. Perfect for lunch, brunch or light dinner – old-fashioned quiche never goes out of fashion. This version uses fresh mint in (and on) this quiche—a classic complement to the flavors of both peas and feta—really makes it special. The best kind of peas to use here are the small ones called “petit pois” or “tender tiny peas”. The varieties of this dish are endless by changing the contents and the cheese. You may find another favorite. Ingre...

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Bocconcini Skewers with Basil and Tomatoes

Blossom Lady

Jun 27, 2020 12:56 AM

Strikingly simple, this little craft project will only be as good as the few ingredients involved. So choose the freshest mozzarella balls - bocconcini, the sweetest possible cherry tomatoes, and the perkiest basil leaves. There. I’ve just given you the entire recipe! Obviously, it’s the best party snack ever. You can buy cool wooden cocktail picks at any kitchen store and at some specialty grocery stores. Or just use regular toothpicks. How many pieces of cheese, cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves you put ...

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Easy Raspberry Ice Pops: Healthy & Sweet

Blossom Lady

Jun 26, 2020 04:19 AM

Easy Raspberry Ice Pops: Healthy & Sweet Craving a refreshing summer treat? Something sweet, but not too sweet? These easy homemade fruity ice pops are just the ticket. With just a few simple ingredients, these raspberry ice pops are easy to make and healthy! Perfect for a summer treat! Whenever the weather warms up, or if we just need a fun treat for kids, we love to have homemade popsicles for our afternoon snack. These frozen raspberry & yogurt popsicles are naturally sweetened with berr...

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Italian Biscotti

Blossom Lady

Jun 25, 2020 12:56 AM

When it comes to Italian food, some dishes are way more famous than others: gnocchi, pesto, pizza, pasta for sure but also sweet treats like tiramisù or biscotti. Traditional Italian biscotti. Simple and great tasting – I’m sure it will quickly become one of your favorites. Biscotti di Prato, or cantucci — to give them their full name—come from Prato in Tuscany. There, the cookies have a more rustic appearance, made without any oil or butter and cooked to a golden brown, then cooled slightly a...

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Vegetarian Quesadilla

Blossom Lady

Jun 24, 2020 01:20 AM

A staple in households across Mexico, this works best if you have a cast-iron or sauté pan that fits the tortilla, or you may use a griddle. Be sure not to overload the quesadilla with too much cheese or ingredients, to ensure even melting and for keeping the ingredients inside. This is a popular snack for kids, who may just want the cheese and tomato. You can top with Guacamole and/or Salsa, and Vegan Sour Cream, which is perfect. Ingredients Vegan butter or oil of choice 4 large whole-grain flour t...

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Walnut & Herbs Crunchy Chicken

Blossom Lady

Jun 23, 2020 06:18 AM

Walnut Crunchy Chicken is an easy dinner idea you can use for chicken breast. Add a colorful salad or your favorite dipping sauces and watch the kids dig in! A savory, buttery, nutty, baked chicken dish with a little sweetness of honey. Excellent for outdoor parties. Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, walnuts add richness to this light breading; the coating keeps the chicken moist. One ounce of walnuts is a powerhouse of important nutrients for optimum health, including protein, fiber, and magnesium. As a nu...

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5-Minute Meal: Garlic Sautéed Spinach

Blossom Lady

Jun 22, 2020 08:43 AM

Dinner couldn't be simpler! This delicious little dish cooks so fast, you can make successive batches and the first batch will still be hot by the time you’re finished with the second. Another reason to make it twice: The first batch might be gone before you get to the second. People walking through your kitchen, armed with forks, know how to make this disappear. You can make this with fresh or frozen (either whole-leaf or chopped) spinach. For this dish, they’re pretty much interchangeable. Moreover, Spin...

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Homemade Almond Milk

Blossom Lady

Jun 21, 2020 08:22 AM

Almond milk is great for anyone who has a dairy intolerance, wants to cut out dairy or wants a lower calorie milk option. Almond milk is rich in Vitamin E and healthy fats, and some brands fortify their almond milk with vitamin D and calcium as well. How to make it? Follow these 3 easy steps to make a perfect nut milk at home – soaking, blending and straining. Step 1. Soaking (optional): Place the raw almonds in a bowl and cover fully with water. Remember that almonds will absorb some water as they so...

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Vegan Dessert: Raspberry-Apple Crumble

Blossom Lady

Jun 19, 2020 10:41 PM

This is a favorite for kids of all ages and a great vegan option for raspberry season as well. There are over 7,500 varieties of apples, worldwide, many of which are suitable for baking. Try it with fresh raspberries and different types of apples. Avoid Red Delicious, which are mealy when cooked, and go for Jonagold or Jonathan if you can find them. Serve warm, topped with a vegan vanilla ice cream, for the ultimate flavor combination. Low in calories and fat, cholesterol-free and high in fiber and vitam...

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Broccoli: Scientifically Proven Healthy Recipe

Blossom Lady

Jun 19, 2020 06:51 AM

There are dozens of vegetables that are important for a healthy diet. In a head-to-head competition, one vegetable outshines the rest: broccoli. Lately, broccoli has been gaining a reputation as an excellent vegetable due to its high levels of a particularly beneficial compound called sulforaphane. With some early-stage studies showing how this vegetable plays a role in blood sugar control and potentially even has anti-cancer benefits, it's no wonder that broccoli is now called a King of vegetables. A new...

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The Big 5: Essential Salad Dressings for Summer

Blossom Lady

Jun 18, 2020 07:39 AM

Buying packaged salad dressing can not only be really expensive, but it can also squash any health benefits you originally thought you were getting from that beautiful spinach, kale or arugula salad! Well, of course, you will still be getting loads of nutrition from all of those raw vegetables, but do you really want to coat them in a mixture of chemicals, preservatives, salt and even sugar? Instead, you can make your own healthy dressings at home in only 5 minutes and with simple, easy to find ingredient...

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Sugar Free Desserts: Coconut Sweets

Blossom Lady

Jun 17, 2020 08:19 AM

Easy and healthy no bake coconut sweets need just 4 ingredients and only 5 minutes to cook. Made with coconut and almond flour, these paleo protein packed bites will be a perfect snack! Enjoy with your favorite morning coffee. And be forewarned, these little white balls disappear quickly! Ingredients 1 cup (0.24 l) blanched almond flour 3 cups (0.71 l) finely shredded unsweetened coconut (Tip! If you only do have coconut flakes and/or shredded coconut, simply blend them until a fine texture). 3/4 cup...

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Summer Mini Pizzettas

Blossom Lady

Jun 16, 2020 07:03 AM

There is no other highly popular dish served in the United States than pizza. What is there not to like about pizza? A savory dough topped off with tomato sauce and a bucket-load of cheese, pizza is the ultimate dish for any picky eater in your home. For children, pizza is often counted as one of their favorite foods while for adults, it is counted as one of the most convenient meals around. From the ability to add your favorite toppings, there is rarely a type of pizza that isn’t loved by at least one per...

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Breakfast Idea: Crunchy Berry Granola

Blossom Lady

Jun 14, 2020 04:13 AM

Shopping for oats. Oats are the traditional base for muesli, granola and porridge. Even so, you can use many other cereals, such as millet, quinoa and rice. These add taste and texture and can be used to complement or replace oats. There are many health benefits from eating oats. They reduce cholesterol and are a good source of fiber, vitamin E, zinc, selenium, copper, iron, manganese and magnesium – the list goes on. Oats contain slight traces of gluten and should be avoided by people with a severe gl...

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Going Green: Galactic Green Smoothie

Blossom Lady

Jun 13, 2020 04:32 PM

Incorporating fresh juices from fruits and vegetables in your diet has been proven to be an effective healthy weight loss program that lets people reap the benefits of a horde of essential vitamins and nutrients found in vegetables and fruits without dangerously starving oneself thin. Combining vegetables, fruits and sometimes grains into a healthy, filling and tasty smoothie drink that packs in a high concentration of vitamins, minerals, dietary fibres and other health benefits proves to be a much better ...

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