Sweet and Salty Popcorn Mix

This combination of sweet and salty popcorn is great for a satisfying snack at any time of day or for movie nights. All of your cravings will be satiated by the combination of crunchy pretzels, salty peanuts, buttery popcorn, and sweet chocolate chips.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup popcorn kernels
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup mini pretzels
• 1/4 cup peanuts
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

In a big pot, warm the vegetable oil over medium heat

When the popping stops, add the popcorn kernels, cover, and give the pot a few shakes

After popping the popcorn, remove any unpopped kernels by transferring it to a big bowl

Melt the butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan, stirring all the time until the mixture is smooth

After covering the popcorn with the butter mixture, season with salt

For an even coat, toss

Toss gently to mix in the chocolate chips, peanuts, and pretzels with the popcorn mixture

To cool and set for approximately ten minutes, spread the popcorn mixture onto a baking sheet covered with parchment paper

Present and savor!

Bobby Flay's Vidalia Onion Dip

A savory and creamy dip featuring sweet Vidalia onions, perfect for parties or casual gatherings.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chopped Vidalia onions
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Set the oven to 350F 175C and heat it up

Put olive oil in a pan and heat it over medium-low heat

It will take about 15 to 20 minutes of cooking after adding the chopped onions until the onions turn caramelized

Take it off the heat and let it cool down

Put sour cream, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, and caramelized onions in a bowl and mix them together

Combine well

Add pepper and salt to taste

Put the mixture in a baking dish and make sure it's spread out evenly

Warm the oven up and put the dip in it

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden brown

Take it out of the oven and let it cool down a bit before you serve it

Warm it up and serve it with your favorite crackers or chips

Drunken Beans Frijoles Borrachos

Drunken Beans Frijoles Borrachos is a hearty and flavorful Mexican bean dish cooked with beer, spices, and aromatic vegetables. The long simmering time allows the beans to absorb the rich flavors, making it a perfect side dish or main course.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pinto beans, dried
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeo, sliced
• 1 cup beer preferably dark beer
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Lime wedges for serving

Instructions:

After rinsing, soak the pinto beans in water for the entire night

Vegetable oil should be heated over medium heat in a big pot

Add the minced garlic, sliced jalapeo, and chopped onions

Saut onions until they become transparent

Add the soaked beans to the pot after draining and rinsing them

Add the diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, water, beer, and salt and pepper to taste

Mix thoroughly

After bringing the mixture to a boil, lower the heat, cover it, and simmer the beans for two hours, or until they are soft

After adding the chopped cilantro, simmer for a further fifteen minutes

Taste and adjust the seasoning

Serve lime wedges alongside the Drunken Beans

The Bomb Italian Sausage Sandwich

The Bomb Italian Sausage Sandwich is sloppy, spicy, cheesy, and full of sauce. This rich sandwich is full of flavor and great for any time you want a filling meal.

Ingredients:

• 4 Italian sausages
• 4 hoagie rolls
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced onions
• 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Crushed red pepper flakes optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add garlic, onions, and bell peppers

Saut until softened, about 5 minutes

Season with salt, pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes

Add Italian sausages to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes

Slice hoagie rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through

Place them on a baking sheet lined with foil

Spread marinara sauce inside each hoagie roll, then place a cooked sausage inside each roll

Top each sausage with sauted onions, bell peppers, and garlic mixture

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of each sandwich

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly

Serve hot and enjoy!

Cactus Cupcakes

These adorable cactus cupcakes are perfect for a Fun and Playful Cactus Party. They're not only delicious but also a delightful addition to your party decor. Get ready to indulge in the desert-inspired sweetness!

Ingredients:

• 1 box of vanilla cupcake mix
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
• 1 cup of water
• Green food coloring
• Green buttercream frosting
• Black decorating gel
• Cactus-shaped fondant decorations
• Edible gold dust optional

Instructions:

Warm up the oven to 350F 175C and put cupcake liners in a muffin tin

Put the eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla cupcake mix in a mixing bowl

Mix until it's smooth

Mix in green food coloring to the cupcake batter until it turns the color you want, which should look like a cactus

The green cupcake batter should be about two thirds of the way up each cupcake liner

Bake in an oven that has already been heated for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle of a cupcake comes out clean

Let the cupcakes cool all the way down on a wire rack after taking them out of the oven

When the cupcakes are cool, use a piping bag to put green buttercream frosting on top of each one, making a cactus shape

To make the buttercream frosting look like a cactus, use black decorating gel to do so

Put fondant decorations in the shape of cacti on top of each cupcake to make them more fun

You can add edible gold dust to the cactus cupcakes if you want to give them a fun shimmery look

Enjoy your fun and playful cupcakes that were inspired by a cactus party!

Sweet Cherry Almond Chia Pudding Parfait

Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet cherries, almonds, and chia pudding in this refreshing and satisfying parfait. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast or a guilt-free dessert!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sweet cherries, pitted and halved
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/3 cup chia seeds
• 2 cups almond milk
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• Granola for topping optional

Instructions:

Chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and almond extract should all be mixed together in a bowl

After you stir it well, wait 10 minutes

Put chia pudding, sweet cherries, sliced almonds, and Greek yogurt in serving glasses in that order

Repeat the steps until the glasses are full

Add a layer of sweet cherries and sliced almonds on top to finish

Chia pudding needs to be put in the fridge for at least two hours or overnight to set

If you want, you can add granola on top before serving for extra crunch

Have fun with your Chia Pudding with Sweet Cherry and Almonds!

Butternut Squash Soup

A hearty and comforting soup made with healthy foods that is great for people on the Whole30 or paleo diet.

Ingredients:

• 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: coconut cream for garnish

Instructions:

Put olive oil in a big pot and heat it over medium-low heat

Put in the minced garlic and diced onion and saut until the onion is soft

Chicken or vegetable broth, ground cinnamon, dried thyme, salt, and pepper should all be added

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it cook for 20 minutes, or until the squash is soft

Blend the soup until it's smooth, either with an immersion blender or a regular blender

Check the seasoning and make changes if needed

Serve hot, and if you want, add a drizzle of coconut cream on top

Best BBQ Potato Salad

This BBQ Potato Salad is a great side dish for summer barbecues. This sauce is creamy, tangy, and full of flavor. It goes well with grilled meats and is sure to please everyone. Adding hard-boiled eggs and crispy bacon takes it to the next level!

Ingredients:

• 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup crispy bacon, crumbled optional
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

Instructions:

Boil the diced potatoes until fork-tender, then drain and let cool

In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and honey until well combined

Add the cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, and parsley to the bowl

Gently toss to coat evenly

Season with salt and pepper to taste

If desired, add crispy bacon for extra flavor

Fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld

Garnish with additional parsley before serving

Enjoy your delicious BBQ Potato Salad!

Classic Beef Burger

Indulge in the timeless flavor of a classic beef burger with juicy beef patties, melted cheddar cheese, and all your favorite toppings.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• Lettuce leaves
• Tomato slices
• Pickles
• Ketchup
• Mustard
• Mayonnaise

Instructions:

Put ground beef, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and black pepper in a bowl

Mix everything together well

Split the mixture in half and shape each half into a burger patty

Warm up your grill or pan on the stove by setting it on medium-high heat

The burger patties should be cooked for four to five minutes on each side, or until they're done the way you like them

Cover each patty with a lid and put a slice of cheddar cheese on top in the last minute of cooking

This will melt the cheese

You can grill or toast the hamburger buns until they are just barely browned

On the bottom half of each bun, put lettuce leaves, a burger patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, and pickles

This is how you make the burgers

For the top half of the buns, spread ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise on it

Then, put it on top of the other ingredients

Your beef burger is ready to eat when it's hot

Power Pesto Spaghetti

Fresh basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese give this Power Pesto Spaghetti recipe its bright flavors. Pine nuts and extra virgin olive oil give it a richness. This dish is quick and easy to make, and it's full of flavor, so it's great for a weeknight dinner or a special event.

Ingredients:

• 300g spaghetti
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: cherry tomatoes for garnish

Instructions:

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente

Drain and set aside

In a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan cheese

Pulse until finely chopped

With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth paste

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Toss the cooked spaghetti with the pesto sauce until well coated

Serve hot, garnished with cherry tomatoes if desired

Instant Pot Penne Pasta

A delicious vegetarian penne pasta cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot with a flavorful blend of marinara sauce, vegetables, and herbs.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb penne pasta
• 3 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish optional

Instructions:

Add penne pasta, marinara sauce, water, onion, garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into the Instant Pot

Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to Manual mode for 6 minutes at high pressure

Once the cooking cycle is complete, perform a quick pressure release

Carefully open the lid and stir the pasta mixture

Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired

Thai Chicken Pizza

Experience the unique flavors of Thailand with this delicious Thai Chicken Pizza. It combines the creaminess of Thai peanut sauce with the savory goodness of chicken, bell peppers, and onions, all on a crispy pizza crust. Topped with fresh cilantro and crunchy peanuts, it's a perfect blend of textures and flavors.

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough
• 1/2 cup Thai peanut sauce
• 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Instructions:

Set your oven to 475F 245C before you start cooking

On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to the thickness you want

Cover the pizza dough with the Thai peanut sauce

On top of the sauce, put the chopped chicken, red bell pepper, and red onion

Add some mozzarella cheese on top

After the oven is hot, put the pizza in it and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly

After taking the pizza out of the oven, add chopped peanuts and cilantro

Cut it up and serve it hot

Pink Ombre Ruffles Princess Cupcakes

These Pink Ombre Ruffles Princess Cupcakes look like they belong in a royal family! They are perfect for any princess-themed party because of their pretty ombre pink colors and delicate frosting rosettes. These cupcakes will make everyone happy, whether you're having a birthday party or just feeling like a princess.

Ingredients:

• 1 box of white cake mix
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pink gel food coloring light and dark shades
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk
• Edible pink glitter optional
• Edible pearl decorations optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners

In a mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract

Mix until well combined

Divide the cake batter into three separate bowls

Leave one bowl as it is, tint the second bowl with a light pink gel food coloring, and the third bowl with a darker pink gel food coloring

Adjust the color intensity to your preference

Start with the darkest pink batter and fill the cupcake liners 1/3 full

Follow with the medium pink batter filling another 1/3, and finish with the lightest pink batter filling the final 1/3 of the cupcake liner

Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for about 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack

While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting by beating the softened butter until creamy

Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk, alternating between the two until you achieve a smooth and fluffy consistency

Divide the frosting into three separate bowls

Tint one bowl with the light pink gel food coloring, another with the medium pink, and leave one bowl white

Using a piping bag fitted with a large star tip, pipe rosettes of the different shades of pink frosting onto the cooled cupcakes, creating an ombre effect

If desired, sprinkle edible pink glitter and add edible pearl decorations to give your cupcakes a royal touch

Serve and enjoy your Pink Ombre Ruffles Princess Cupcakes!