Category: recipe
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Birthday Vanilla Cupcakes
This year I celebrated my 23rd birthday, and to commemorate the occasion, I made the most delicious vanilla cupcakes. Here’s the recipe: The full recipe: 110g softened butter 110g golden caster sugar 2 large eggs ½ tsp vanilla extract 110g self-rising flour for the buttercream 150g softened butter 300g Co-op vanilla frosting tub If you…
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Kylie Jenner Inspired Shrimp Taco Recipe: UK Edition
Let’s make Kylie Jenner-inspired shrimp tacos! Protein: King prawns (or shrimp) Produce: Onions, cilantro, limes, and tomatoes Seasonings: Paprika, salt, garlic powder (or garlic granules), and black pepper. Tortillas: Wheat tortillas (for frying) Toppings/Fillings: Salsa, guacamole (store-bought or fresh), and cheese (as suggested later in the video) Cooking Essentials: Oil (olive oil recommended) For a…
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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Red Lentils
If you are gluten-free, you know recipes can be lacking! No matter what they say, gluten-free flour doesn’t usually taste the same. They have come a very long way since I started the diet! Especially in the baked goods department, those I think taste most like regular gluten-filled foods. Without gluten, things are not as…
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Cawelé Cinnamon Potato Gratin
Whether you’re looking for a cute new dinner idea or a nice spread for your family on Sunday, this meal will leave your loved ones with full stomachs and wide smiles. Potato gratin has been a family staple for many years, a hearty dish cherished in many Congolese families like mine, and I’m so excited…
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Vintage Cheesecake
Nothing beats an awesome cheesecake. This recipe was given to my mother when she was teaching in the Catholic schools back in the 1970’s. The teacher who gave it to her had been using it for years, so it is pretty safe to assume that the recipe is from the 1960’s at the earliest. The…
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Recipe- Chocolate Reese‘s Pieces Cookies
Photo Credit: Pexels- Taryn Elliott Image Credit: Pinterest- Jessie Bakes Treats Ingredients ★2 cups all-purpose flour ★1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa ★1 teaspoon baking soda ★1/4 teaspoon coffee grounds ★2 sticks unsalted butter ★1/2 cup granulated sugar ★1 cup packed light brown sugar ★2 eggs ★2 teaspoons vanilla extract ★1 teaspoon coffee ★1 tablespoon Nutella ★2…
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Corn Salad
Image Credit: Pinterest- All Cooks Corner As we squeeze every moment left in these warmer months, there may be a cookout or gathering to attend. The following recipe couldn’t be easier! Moreover, you’ll be the hit of the event with this simple crowd favorite. I first tasted this corn salad at an extended family cookout…
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Joe Wicks ‘Cheesy Chorizo Chicken and Spinach’
One of my favorite recipes is from Joe Wicks, called ‘Cheesy Chorizo Chicken and Spinach’. It’s a tasty, healthy alternative and something fairly quick after a long day at work. Serves one person Ingredients: 1/2 Red Onion 4 Cherry tomatoes sliced in half (I usually add more, but try and test to what you like)…
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Recipe- Chicken Panzella
Ingredients: – [ ] 250g cooked skinless chicken breast, roughly chopped – [ ] 1 roasted red pepper from a jar, drained and sliced into thin strips – [ ] 1/4 red onion, diced – [ ] 2 ripe tomatoes – any type as long as they are ripe – [ ] Handful of basil…
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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth With These Holiday Recipes
As the holidays approach, why not satisfy your sweet tooth with a couple of tantalizing treats? Better yet, these two recipes are great for gifts for that special someone who loves sugar. Enjoy these! Buckeyes Ingredients: 1.5 cups of peanut butter 1 cup of butter (softened) ½tsp. Vanilla extract 6 cups of Powdered sugar 4…