Alisha Ing

Enjoy these freshly made doughnuts and the delightful combination of sweet Cara Cara oranges and creamy white chocolate. A delightful combination of rich white chocolate and crisp citrus flavor!

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 2 tsp baking powder. 1/2 tsp baking soda. 1/2 tsp salt. 1/2 cup Cara Cara orange juice freshly squeezed. 1/4 cup buttermilk. 2 large eggs. 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted. 1 tsp vanilla extract. Zest of 2 Cara Cara oranges. 1/2 cup white chocolate chips for the batter. Oil for frying vegetable or canola.

Instructions: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, combine Cara Cara orange juice, buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and Cara Cara orange zest. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the white chocolate chips gently into the batter. Heat oil in a deep frying pan or deep fryer to 350F 175C. Carefully drop spoonfuls of the doughnut batter into the hot oil, frying 2-3 doughnuts at a time. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, remove the doughnuts from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. While the doughnuts are still warm, prepare the glaze. For the White Chocolate Glaze: Melt 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Be careful not to overheat. Dip the tops of the cooled doughnuts into the melted white chocolate to coat them. Place the glazed doughnuts on a wire rack to allow the glaze to set. Enjoy your delicious Cara Cara Orange & White Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

This chicken pot pie is a comforting classic that has been around for a long time. It has flaky pie crust, tender chicken, savory vegetables, and a creamy sauce.

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, diced. 1 cup carrots, diced. 1 cup frozen peas. 1/2 cup celery, diced. 1/3 cup butter. 1/3 cup chopped onion. 1/3 cup all-purpose flour. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 1/4 teaspoon celery seed. 1 3/4 cups chicken broth. 2/3 cup milk. 2 9-inch unbaked pie crusts.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 425F 220C. Melt the butter in a big pan over medium-low heat. Put in the celery, onions, and carrots. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft. Add the celery seed, salt, pepper, and flour and mix well. Slowly stir in the milk and chicken broth. Stir and let the mixture cook until it gets thick. Mix the chicken and peas in well. Take it off the heat. Put one pie crust around the edge of a pie dish. Put the chicken mix into the crust. Put the second crust on top, seal the edges, and cut off any extra dough. Cut a few small holes in the top crust to let the steam escape. After the oven is hot, bake the pie for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Before you serve it, let it cool down for a while. Have fun!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

A comforting and hearty chicken chowder with potatoes and corn, cooked slowly to perfection in a creamy broth.

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced. 4 cups diced potatoes. 2 cups frozen corn kernels. 1 onion, chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 4 cups chicken broth. 1 cup heavy cream. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1 teaspoon dried rosemary. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water optional, for thickening.

Instructions: Diced chicken, potatoes, corn, onion, garlic, chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper should all be put in a slow cooker. Set the cooker to low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. Remove the lid and cook until the chicken is done and the potatoes are soft. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the heavy cream and stir it in. If you want to make the chowder thicker, you can add the cornstarch mixture. Add chopped parsley or green onions on top of the hot food before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 360 minutes

This Keto Caprese Quinoa Salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish perfect for summer. Packed with fresh flavors from cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, it's a delightful twist on the classic caprese salad while being low in carbs and high in healthy fats.

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked quinoa. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Put cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and chopped basil leaves in a large bowl. Add extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar to the salad and mix them together. Add pepper and salt to taste. Toss the ingredients together gently to mix them. Serve right away or put in the fridge to enjoy later.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

This Eggplant Kale Tomato Bacon Panini is a great way to combine savory tastes, and the bacon gives it a nice crunch. It's great for a quick and filling meal.

Ingredients: 4 slices of eggplant. 4 slices of kale. 4 slices of tomato. 8 slices of bacon. 8 slices of bread. 4 slices of cheese optional. Butter or olive oil for brushing.

Instructions: Set a grill pan or a panini press over medium heat to warm up. After cooking bacon until it's crispy, put it on paper towels to soak up any extra grease. Use butter or olive oil to cover one side of each piece of bread. Put eggplant, kale, tomato, bacon, and cheese if using on the side of half of the bread slices that hasn't been buttered. Add the last few slices of bread on top, making sure the buttered side faces outwards. Toast the bread until it's golden and crispy and melt the cheese, if using. Place the sandwiches on the grill pan or panini press and cook for three to four minutes on each side. Take it off the heat, cut it up if you want, and serve it hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Enjoy the rich and decadent tastes of dark chocolate with this high-class ice cream that has Heather's Home Bakery's crumbled Dark Chocolate Tart with Chocolate Curls in it. Great for people who like chocolate!

Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream. 1 cup whole milk. 3/4 cup granulated sugar. 4 large egg yolks. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/2 cup dark chocolate, finely chopped. 1 Dark Chocolate Tart with Chocolate Curls from Heather's Home Bakery crumbled.

Instructions: Over medium heat, stir the heavy cream, milk, and sugar in a saucepan until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture steams but does not boil. Whisk the egg yolks in a different bowl until they are smooth. Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking the eggs all the time to temper them. Put the mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring all the time, for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until it thickens a bit and coats the back of a spoon. Do not let it get too hot. Taking it off the heat, add the vanilla extract and mix it in. Mix the hot custard with the chopped dark chocolate and pour it into a bowl. Wait a minute, then stir it around until the chocolate melts and the mix is smooth. Place the bowl in the fridge with the lid on top until it is completely cold, preferably overnight. Once the mixture is cold, use an ice cream maker according to the directions that came with it. Add the broken up Dark Chocolate Tart with Chocolate Curls from Heather's Home Bakery during the last few minutes of churning. Put the ice cream that has been churned into a container, cover it, and freeze it until it is firm. Serve and have fun!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Enjoy the nostalgic taste of toasted marshmallows with this rich milkshake. It's great for satisfying your sweet tooth on a hot day or whenever you want a comforting treat.

Ingredients: 4 large marshmallows. 2 cups vanilla ice cream. 1/2 cup milk. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whipped cream optional. Toasted marshmallows for garnish optional.

Instructions: Let the marshmallows get golden brown on a hot pan. Toast the marshmallows and put them in a blender with the vanilla ice cream, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until it's creamy and smooth. Put into glasses. Add whipped cream on top, and if you want, you can decorate with toasted marshmallows. Serve right away and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Enjoy the classic BLT sandwich with a refreshing twist of lemon mayo.

Ingredients: 8 slices bacon. 1/4 cup mayonnaise. 1 teaspoon lemon zest. 1 tablespoon lemon juice. 8 slices bread. 4 leaves lettuce. 2 medium tomatoes, sliced. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a pan over medium heat, cook bacon until it's crispy. Put paper towels down to dry. Put lemon juice, zest, and mayonnaise in a small bowl and mix them together. Toast pieces of bread until they turn golden brown. On one side of each piece of bread, spread lemon mayo. On 4 pieces of bread, arrange slices of lettuce, tomato, and bacon. Add pepper and salt. Add the last few slices of bread, mayo side down. Serve the sandwiches by cutting them in half.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

The crumbly buttery crust and sweet-tart raspberry filling in these raspberry crumb bars make them a treat. Great for a quick snack or dessert!

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed. 1 egg. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries. 1/4 cup granulated sugar. 1 tablespoon cornstarch.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375F 190C. Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg and vanilla; add to crumb mixture, stirring until combined. Press two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. In another bowl, gently mix raspberries, sugar, and cornstarch until raspberries are coated. Spread raspberry mixture over crust in the pan. Crumble remaining dough over the raspberry layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

This colorful and tasty skillet bake has spiralized beets, tomatoes, olives, and vegan feta cheese, all of which are inspired by the Mediterranean. This vegan dish is healthy and filling, perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients: 3 medium beets, spiralized. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 1 small onion, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes, drained. 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. 1 teaspoon dried basil. Salt and pepper to taste. 8 oz vegan feta cheese, crumbled. Fresh basil leaves for garnish.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 190C 375F. A big skillet that can go in the oven should have olive oil in it. Add the minced garlic and diced onion and saut until the garlic smells good. Put in the spiralized beets and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the beets get a little soft. Olives, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper should all be mixed in. For another two to three minutes, cook. Cover the whole thing with vegan feta cheese. Place the skillet in an oven that has already been heated and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the feta is golden and slightly melted. Before serving, sprinkle with fresh basil leaves.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Enjoy delicious and crispy chicken wings with a fraction of the oil by using your air fryer. These wings are seasoned to perfection and make for a perfect game-day snack or party appetizer.

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken wings. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. 1/2 teaspoon paprika. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/2 teaspoon onion powder. Cooking spray.

Instructions: For 5 minutes, heat the air fryer up to 400F 200C. Add the chicken wings to a bowl and mix in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Make sure the wings are well covered. Use cooking spray on the air fryer basket to keep food from sticking. Spread the chicken wings out in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Fry the wings for 25 to 30 minutes, turning them over every 15 minutes, until they are golden brown and crispy. Serve hot with the sauce of your choice.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Satisfy your cookie dough cravings with this keto-friendly recipe. It's low-carb, sugar-free, and delicious!

Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour. 1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips. 1/4 cup powdered erythritol. 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk. 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted. 1 tsp vanilla extract. Pinch of salt.

Instructions: Put almond flour, powdered erythritol, and salt in a bowl and mix them together. Mix in the vanilla extract, melted coconut oil, and almond milk that hasn't been sweetened. Mix everything together well. Add the sugar-free chocolate chips and mix them in. Add more erythritol if you want to make it sweeter to your liking. Place the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes to make it firm. Serve and have fun!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This Overnight Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats recipe is perfect for busy mornings. With minimal prep time the night before, wake up to a warm and hearty breakfast ready to enjoy.

Ingredients: 1 cup steel-cut oats. 4 cups water. 1 cup milk dairy or plant-based. 2 tablespoons maple syrup. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Pinch of salt.

Instructions: Steel-cut oats, water, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt should all be put into a slow cooker. Mix things together well. Put the lid on top and set the heat to low. Let it cook for 7 to 8 hours or overnight. Mix the oats together in the morning before you serve them. Serve hot with extra maple syrup, fresh fruit, nuts, or anything else you like on top.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 480 minutes

This Vegan Carrot Cake Smoothie is a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy the flavors of carrot cake in a refreshing drink. It's packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it a perfect breakfast or snack option.

Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk. 1 frozen banana. 1/2 cup shredded carrots. 2 tablespoons rolled oats. 1 tablespoon maple syrup. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts optional, for topping. 1 tablespoon shredded coconut optional, for topping.

Instructions: In a blender, combine almond milk, frozen banana, shredded carrots, rolled oats, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into glasses. Optional: Top with chopped walnuts and shredded coconut for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

These Apple Pie Doughnuts are a delightful treat that captures the flavors of apple pie in a convenient doughnut form. Perfect for a quick gourmet snack or dessert, they are easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 2 tsp baking powder. 1/2 tsp baking soda. 1/2 tsp salt. 1 tsp ground cinnamon. 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg. 1/4 tsp ground cloves. 2 large eggs. 1 cup unsweetened applesauce. 1/4 cup buttermilk. 2 tbsp melted butter. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1 cup diced apples peeled and cored. Oil for frying. Powdered sugar for dusting.

Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, applesauce, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the diced apples. Heat oil in a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot to 350F 175C. Drop spoonfuls of the doughnut batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the doughnuts with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Dust the warm doughnuts with powdered sugar. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Apple Pie Doughnuts!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Enjoy tasty gluten-free and dairy-free waffles that are safe for people with allergies. Great for people who can't eat certain foods!

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour. 2 tablespoons sugar. 2 teaspoons baking powder. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1 1/2 cups almond milk or any non-dairy milk. 1/4 cup vegetable oil. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce as an egg replacement. Cooking spray for greasing the waffle iron.

Instructions: Follow the directions that came with your waffle iron to get it hot. Mix the sugar, baking powder, salt, and gluten-free flour together in a large bowl using a whisk. Put the almond milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and plain applesauce in a different bowl and mix them together. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix them together until everything is well mixed. Watch out not to mix too much; it's okay to have some lumps. Use a little cooking spray to grease the waffle iron. The manufacturer will tell you how much waffle batter to use, so follow those instructions when you pour it onto the hot waffle iron. Close the waffle iron and cook the waffles until they are golden brown and crisp. This should take about 4 to 5 minutes, but check the directions that came with your waffle iron to be sure. Carefully take the waffles out of the iron and serve them right away with your favorite toppings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Enjoy a bowl of anti-inflammatory keto porridge. It will make you feel good and give you energy. This porridge is tasty and good for you because it has healthy fats, fiber, and spices like cinnamon and turmeric that help your body's natural anti-inflammatory processes. Add your favorite toppings to make it your own for a tasty breakfast or snack.

Ingredients: 1/2 cup ground flaxseed. 1/4 cup chia seeds. 2 cups unsweetened almond milk. 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric. 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Pinch of ground ginger. Pinch of ground black pepper. 1 tablespoon coconut oil or ghee. 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice optional. Toppings of choice: sliced almonds, shredded coconut, berries, etc..

Instructions: Ground flaxseed, chia seeds, almond milk, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper should all be mixed together in a saucepan. Set the pan on medium heat and stir the mixture often as you bring it to a gentle simmer. Once the mixture begins to thicken, turn down the heat to low and keep cooking, stirring every now and then, for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the porridge is the consistency you want. Add the coconut oil or ghee and mix it in until it melts and is fully mixed in. If you're using a sweetener, mix it into the porridge after adding it. Take the porridge off the heat and let it cool down a bit before you serve it. Put the oatmeal into bowls and top with your favorite things, like berries, shredded coconut, or sliced almonds. Enjoy while still warm!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes