Commander Abutt

Delicious doughnuts inspired by the classic Iced VoVo biscuits. These doughnuts are filled with raspberry jam, topped with pink icing and desiccated coconut, and decorated with jelly candies.

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 2 tsp baking powder. 1/2 tsp salt. 1/2 cup milk. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted. 1 large egg. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 cup raspberry jam. 1/2 cup desiccated coconut. Pink icing for glaze. Jelly candies for decoration.

Instructions: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Beat the egg, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Mix the wet and dry ingredients together to form a dough. Cut dough into doughnut shapes after rolling it out. Preheat the oil to 350F 175C, then deep-fry the doughnuts until they turn golden brown. After removing, place them on paper towels to cool. Put raspberry jam into a piping bag and insert it into each doughnut. Drizzle the doughnuts with pink frosting and top with desiccated coconut. Garnish with jelly beans. After the icing has had time to solidify, savor your VoVo Doughnuts!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Indulge in the rich flavor of coffee with these delightful coffee-infused cookies that feature real coffee beans for a true coffee lover's treat. The addition of chocolate chips enhances the experience, making them a perfect accompaniment to your favorite coffee or tea.

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1/4 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 1 egg. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/4 cup finely ground real coffee beans. 1/4 cup chocolate chips optional.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and finely ground coffee beans. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined. If desired, fold in the chocolate chips. Scoop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10-12

A delightful and Paleo-friendly side dish featuring roasted Brussels sprouts with crispy bacon. Perfect for a healthy and flavorful addition to your Paleo meal.

Ingredients: 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved. 4 slices of Paleo-friendly bacon, chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Preheat your oven to 400F 200C. In a large oven-safe skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until it becomes crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside. In the same skillet with bacon drippings, add the minced garlic and saut for about 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add the halved Brussels sprouts to the skillet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss everything together to ensure the Brussels sprouts are coated evenly. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes or until the Brussels sprouts are tender and slightly caramelized. Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle the crispy bacon pieces on top of the Brussels sprouts. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Paleo Brussels sprouts with bacon!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

These Green-Chile Chicken Burgers are packed with flavor and have a spicy kick from the diced green chiles. They're perfect for a delicious and satisfying meal!

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken. 1/2 cup diced green chiles. 1/4 cup breadcrumbs. 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. 1/4 cup chopped onion. 1/4 cup grated pepper jack cheese. 1/2 tsp cumin powder. Salt and pepper to taste. 4 burger buns. Lettuce, tomato, and mayo for toppings.

Instructions: Diced green chiles, breadcrumbs, cilantro, onion, grated pepper jack cheese, cumin powder, salt, and pepper should all be mixed together in a bowl. Split the mixture in half and shape each half into a burger patty. Warm up a pan or grill on the stove over medium-high heat. Grill or pan-sear the burger patties for five to six minutes on each side, or until they are done and have a nice char. You can grill or toast the burger buns until they are lightly browned. Put lettuce and tomato on the bottom half of each bun before putting the burgers together. Add mayo and a cooked patty to the top. Then put the top bun on top and seal the deal. Warm up the Green-Chile Chicken Burgers and serve them with your favorite sides.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

These simple spring rolls are bursting with fresh vegetables and herbs, wrapped in delicate rice paper. They are light, refreshing, and perfect for a healthy meal or snack. The ginger almond sauce adds a flavorful kick to every bite.

Ingredients: 12 rice paper wrappers. 2 cups shredded lettuce. 1 large carrot, julienned. 1 cucumber, julienned. 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced. 1 cup fresh mint leaves. 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves. 1 avocado, sliced. 1/4 cup almond butter. 2 tablespoons soy sauce. 1 tablespoon maple syrup. 1 tablespoon rice vinegar. 1 teaspoon grated ginger. 1 clove garlic, minced. 1 tablespoon lime juice. 1/4 cup water.

Instructions: Prepare all the vegetables and herbs and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together almond butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, and water to make the ginger almond sauce. Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for a few seconds until it softens. Lay the softened wrapper flat on a clean surface. Arrange a small portion of each vegetable and herbs in the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, then fold the sides towards the center, and roll tightly to enclose the filling. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Serve the spring rolls with ginger almond sauce for dipping.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

There is a whole roasted red snapper on a bed of savory potatoes in this one-pan dinner. Sweet peas add color and flavor. This dish is simple but classy, and it's great for any event.

Ingredients: 1 whole red snapper about 2 pounds, cleaned and scaled. 1 pound baby potatoes, halved. 1 cup frozen peas. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 lemon, thinly sliced. Salt and black pepper to taste. Fresh parsley, for garnish.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400F 200C. Season the inside and outside of the red snapper with salt and black pepper. In a large oven-safe pan, toss the halved baby potatoes with minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Place the seasoned red snapper on top of the potatoes in the pan. Arrange lemon slices on top of the fish. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the potatoes are tender. In the last 10 minutes of cooking, scatter frozen peas around the fish and potatoes in the pan. Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors with these vegan chocolate tahini pretzel bars. Creamy tahini and maple syrup combine with crunchy pretzels, all coated in rich dairy-free chocolate.

Ingredients: 1 cup tahini. 1/2 cup maple syrup. 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 2 cups pretzels, crushed. 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips.

Instructions: Put tahini, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract in a bowl and mix them together until they are well blended. Add the crushed pretzels and mix them in until they are spread out evenly. Spread the mixture out evenly in a baking dish that has been lined with parchment paper. Put it in the freezer for 30 minutes so it can set. Once it's set, use a double boiler or the microwave to melt the dairy-free chocolate chips. Spread the melted chocolate out evenly over the tahini and pretzel mix. Put it back in the freezer for another 20 to 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is hard. If it's not frozen yet, take it out and cut it into bars. Enjoy these tasty chocolate tahini pretzel bars that are vegan.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Keto cauliflower hash browns are a low-carb alternative to regular hash browns. They only need three ingredients. They are simple to make and great for a breakfast or side dish that is keto-friendly.

Ingredients: 1 medium cauliflower head, grated. 2 large eggs. 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese.

Instructions: Get the oven ready by heating it up to 400F 200C. Grate the cauliflower, crack the eggs, and mix the Parmesan cheese into a large bowl until everything is well mixed. Take equal amounts of the mixture and form them into hash brown patties. Put the patties on a baking sheet that has parchment paper on it. After the oven is hot, bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Enjoy while hot!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

This spicy chicken rigatoni riggies is a true comfort food - warm, hearty, and packed with flavor. The gluten-free pasta and ingredients make it suitable for those with gluten sensitivities, without compromising on taste.

Ingredients: 12 oz gluten-free rigatoni pasta. 2 tbsp olive oil. 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced. 1 onion, diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 red bell pepper, diced. 1 green bell pepper, diced. 1 cup gluten-free chicken broth. 1 cup gluten-free marinara sauce. 1/2 cup heavy cream. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 2 tsp Italian seasoning. 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish.

Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the gluten-free rigatoni pasta. Remove the water and set it aside. Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-high heat. It will take about 6 to 8 minutes of cooking after adding the diced chicken breast until it is browned and fully cooked. Take the chicken out of the pan and set it aside. Put minced garlic and diced onion in the same pan. It will take about 34 minutes of cooking until the onion is clear. Cut up some red and green bell peppers and add them to the pan. For about 4 to 5 minutes, cook until the peppers are soft. Put the cooked chicken back in the pan. Heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, and gluten-free chicken broth should all be mixed in. Add pepper and salt to taste. Slowly cook the sauce for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring it every now and then, until it gets a little thicker. Put the cooked gluten-free rigatoni into the pan. Add the pasta and toss it so that the sauce covers it all. Hot spicy chicken rigatoni riggies should be served with chopped fresh parsley on top.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes