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Paleo Turkey Avocado Wraps

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These Paleo Avocado and Turkey Wraps make a delicious and speedy lunch. Full of protein, good fats, and crisp vegetables, they are filling and delicious. Theyre also simple to prepare in advance and toss in your lunchbox for a hectic day. Ingredients: 1 lb sliced turkey breast 2 ripe avocados, sliced 1 medium cucumber, julienned 1 medium carrot, julienned 4 large lettuce leaves 1/4 cup paleo-friendly mayonnaise 1 tbsp Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Lay out the lettuce leaves and spread a thin layer of paleo-friendly mayonnaise and Dijon mustard on each leaf Place a few slices of turkey breast on each lettuce leaf Top the turkey with slices of avocado, julienned cucumber, and carrot Season with salt and pepper to taste Roll up the lettuce leaves tightly, tucking in the sides as you go, to form wraps Slice the wraps in half diagonally and secure with toothpick...

Dump and Go Honey Garlic Chicken

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This is a tasty and easy Slow Cooker Dump and Go Honey Garlic Chicken recipe that makes tender, flavorful chicken in a savory honey garlic sauce with very little work. Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup ketchup 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons water Optional: sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish Instructions: In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, ketchup, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker Pour the sauce over the chicken Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until sm...

Mammas Mince Pies

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Mammas mince pies are a holiday classic, perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in. The combination of buttery pastry and spiced mincemeat filling is sure to delight your taste buds. Ingredients: 500g ready-made shortcrust pastry 350g mincemeat 1 egg, beaten Icing sugar, for dusting Instructions: Preheat oven to 200C 180C fan Roll out the pastry and cut out circles to line a 12-hole tart tin Fill each pastry case with mincemeat Cut out smaller circles or stars from the remaining pastry to top the pies Brush the tops with beaten egg Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown Dust with icing sugar before serving

Tequila Lime Spritzer

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A tasty and refreshing drink thats great for any event. It tastes sour because of the tequila and lime, and it fizzs because of the club soda. Ingredients: 2 oz tequila 1 oz fresh lime juice 1 oz simple syrup Club soda Lime slices, for garnish Instructions: Fill a glass with ice cubes Pour tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup into the glass Top off with club soda Stir gently to combine Garnish with lime slices Serve immediately

Amazing Vegan Gluten-Free Quinoa Salad

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This Amazing Vegan Gluten-Free Quinoa Salad is full of healthy fats, fresh vegetables, and bright flavors. Its great as a light lunch, a side dish, or a way to prepare meals ahead of time. Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 2 cups water 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup cucumber, diced 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds Juice of 2 lemons 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Bring water to a boil in a medium-sized pot To make the quinoa fluffy, add it to the pot and turn down the heat to low Cover and let it simmer for 15 minutes Moving the cooked quinoa to a big bowl will help it cool down to room temperature In the same bowl as the quinoa, add the red onion, parsley, mint, sunflower seeds, and cherry tomatoes To make the dressing, mix lemon j...

Easy Eggless Oreo Cupcakes - Mommys Home Cooking

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These Easy Eggless Oreo Cupcakes are a delightful treat for all Oreo lovers. They are moist, chocolaty, and filled with Oreo goodness. Perfect for any occasion Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 10 Oreo cookies, crushed 1/2 cup Oreo cookies, roughly chopped for topping Whipped cream or frosting of your choice optional Instructions: Warm up the oven to 350F 175C and put cupcake liners in a muffin tin Stir the cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl with a whisk Mix the dry ingredients together with the buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract Do not overmix; just mix until everything is well mixed You should slowly mix the crushed Oreo cookies into the batter About two thi...

Loaded Twice Baked Potato Casserole

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Loaded Twice Baked Potato Casserole is a comforting and indulgent dish that combines all the flavors of classic loaded baked potatoes in an easy-to-make casserole format. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or as a side dish for any meal. Ingredients: 6 large potatoes, baked and cooled 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon 4 green onions, chopped Instructions: Warm the oven up to 175F 350C Along the length of the potato, cut it in half and scoop out the inside, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skin Mash the insides of the potatoes in a big bowl Chop half of the green onions and add them to the sour cream, milk, melted butter, salt, and pepper Also add 1 cup of cheddar cheese Mix everything together well Put the mixture back into the potato ...