Sunday, November 3, 2024

Love the Wine Your With



This glamorous glitter-dipped wine recipe will add a bit of sparkle to your party. It's perfect for special events or just to make your everyday sparkling wine taste better.

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle of your favorite sparkling wine
  • 1 cup of granulated sugar
  • Edible glitter in your preferred color
  • Fresh strawberries for garnish

Instructions:

Chill the sparkling wine in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour

Pour the granulated sugar onto a small plate

Dip the rim of each wine glass into water, then dip into the sugar to coat the rims evenly

Allow the sugar to dry for a few minutes

Sprinkle edible glitter onto a separate plate

Dip the sugar-coated rims of the glasses into the edible glitter, rotating gently to coat

Pour the chilled sparkling wine into the prepared glasses

Garnish each glass with a fresh strawberry

Serve immediately and enjoy!


Friday, November 1, 2024

Low Carb General Tso Cauliflower



Enjoy the classic flavors of General Tso's chicken with a low-carb twist! This cauliflower version is crispy, flavorful, and coated in a sweet and tangy sauce.

Ingredients:

  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener or erythritol
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying

Instructions:

Get the oven ready by heating it up to 400F 200C

Put almond flour and beaten eggs in a bowl and mix them together

Coat the cauliflower florets well with the egg mixture, then put them on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper

Cauliflower should be baked in a hot oven for 20 minutes, or until it is golden and crispy

While that is going on, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sweetener, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan

Simmer on low heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until it gets thicker

On medium heat, warm up the sesame oil in a big pan

Pour the sauce over the baked cauliflower in the pan and toss it to coat it evenly

Add the cauliflower and cook for another two to three minutes, until it is fully coated and warm

Before serving, sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds on top


Monday, October 28, 2024

Melted Snowmen Cookies



These delicious and entertaining Melted Snowmen Cookies are perfect for the wintertime. They combine adorable marshmallow snowmen decorations with rich chocolate cookies. Perfect as a sweet winter snack or for holiday parties!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8-10 large marshmallows
  • Assorted colored icing gels
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Orange candy melts

Instructions:

Turn the oven on to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 175 degrees Celsius and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Mix the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl

Beat the sugar and softened butter together in a separate bowl until they become light and fluffy

Blend the egg and vanilla essence until thoroughly blended

Mixing until a dough forms, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ones

Form the dough into tiny balls and arrange them on the baking sheet that has been preheated

Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are set

After a few minutes, let them cool on the baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling

Cut the marshmallows in half while the cookies are cooling, then use the icing gels to draw mouths, noses, and eyes on the marshmallow halves to resemble snowmen faces

After the cookies cool completely, top each one with a marshmallow snowman face

Melt the orange candy melts and use them to decorate the snowmen with carrot-shaped noses

In the end, create buttons on the front of the snowmen using mini chocolate chips

Before serving, allow the decorations to settle

Take pleasure in your cute Melted Snowmen Cookies!


Sunday, October 27, 2024

Sweet and Sour Thai Cucumber Salad



This Sweet and Sour Thai Cucumber Salad is a delicious keto-friendly dish that is the perfect mix of sweet and sour, making it a great side dish or light meal.

Ingredients:

  • 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red chili flakes optional
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine rice vinegar, monk fruit sweetener, lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, cilantro, and chili flakes

Add thinly sliced cucumbers to the bowl and toss until well coated with the dressing

Season with salt to taste

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld

Serve chilled and enjoy!


Thursday, October 24, 2024

Roasted Veggie and Quinoa Salad



A delicious and nutritious salad featuring quinoa and roasted vegetables, tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400F 200C

In a bowl, toss mixed vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper

Spread vegetables on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally

While vegetables roast, cook quinoa according to package instructions

In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa and roasted vegetables

Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and fresh lemon juice

Toss to combine

Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley

Serve warm or chilled

Enjoy!


Monday, October 21, 2024

Korean-Inspired Seoul Burger



With our Seoul Burger, you can taste a mix of Korean and American flavors. The gochujang sauce, kimchi, and sesame-seasoned beef patty come together to make a tasty and unique flavor that will please your taste buds.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup gochujang sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 4 burger buns
  • 4 slices of Gouda cheese
  • 1 cup kimchi
  • 4 leaves of lettuce
  • 4 slices of tomato
  • 4 slices of red onion
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties

Preheat your grill or stovetop griddle to medium-high heat

Cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness

During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Gouda cheese on each patty and allow it to melt

While the burgers are cooking, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster

In a small bowl, mix the gochujang sauce with a bit of water to reach your desired consistency for spreading on the buns

To assemble the burgers, spread the gochujang sauce on the bottom half of each bun

Place a lettuce leaf on top, followed by a burger patty with melted cheese

Add a slice of tomato, a slice of red onion, and a generous portion of kimchi on top of each patty

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the kimchi for garnish

Place the top half of the bun on each burger to complete the assembly

Serve the Korean-inspired Seoul burgers hot and enjoy!


Saturday, October 19, 2024

Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownies



Indulge in these delicious gluten-free chocolate brownies that are rich, fudgy, and perfect for those with gluten sensitivities. They're so good that you won't even miss the gluten!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or dairy-free alternative
  • 2 large eggs or egg substitute for vegan option
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

Line an 8x8 inch 20x20 cm baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs or egg substitute and add melted butter or dairy-free alternative and vanilla extract

Mix until well combined

Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, stirring until a smooth batter forms

Fold in the gluten-free chocolate chips

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs

Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes

Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the brownies out of the pan and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once cooled, cut into squares and enjoy!


Love the Wine Your With

This glamorous glitter-dipped wine recipe will add a bit of sparkle to your party. It's p...