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This Slim Down Pear and Spinach Green Smoothie, which is sometimes called "Slenderberry," is a tasty and healthy way to get more energy and help you reach your weight loss goals. Full of healthy things like fresh pear, spinach, and Greek yogurt, this treat is filling and cool.

Ingredients: 1 ripe pear, peeled, cored, and chopped. 2 cups fresh spinach leaves. 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk. 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt. 1 tablespoon honey optional for sweetness. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Ice cubes optional.

Instructions: In a blender, mix the chopped pear and fresh spinach leaves. Put the plain Greek yogurt, honey if you want, ground cinnamon, unsweetened almond milk, and vanilla extract into the blender. You can also add a few ice cubes if you'd like your smoothie to be colder. Mix everything together until it's smooth and creamy. To make sure everything is well mixed, you might need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender. Put the Slenderberry Smoothie in a glass and drink it right away!

A healthy and comforting keto-friendly soup made with cauliflower, kale, mushrooms, and other superfoods that are simmered in a creamy coconut milk broth.

Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil. 1 onion, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 2 cups cauliflower florets. 1 cup chopped kale. 1 cup sliced mushrooms. 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth. 1 can 14 oz coconut milk. 2 tbsp nutritional yeast. 1 tsp turmeric. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 cups cooked shredded chicken optional. Fresh parsley for garnish optional.

Instructions: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, saut until softened. Add cauliflower florets, chopped kale, and sliced mushrooms. Cook for 5 minutes. Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and coconut milk. Stir in nutritional yeast and turmeric. Bring soup to a simmer, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender. If desired, add cooked shredded chicken and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

These Cheesy Bacon Ranch Twice Baked Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. They're loaded with creamy mashed potatoes, tangy ranch dressing, crispy bacon, and gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect as a side dish or even as a main course!

Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon. 1/2 cup sour cream. 1/4 cup ranch dressing. 2 tablespoons butter. Salt and pepper to taste. Chopped chives for garnish optional.

Instructions: Preheat your oven to 400F 200C. Scrub the potatoes and pierce them several times with a fork. Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for about 1 hour, or until tender. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Slice off the top third of each potato and carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin shell. In a bowl, mash the potato flesh with sour cream, ranch dressing, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir in half of the shredded cheese and half of the crumbled bacon. Evenly distribute the potato mixture back into the potato shells. Top each potato with the remaining shredded cheese and bacon. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and return them to the oven. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped chives if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 75 minutes

Indulge in the perfect blend of creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and spicy jalapenos with this delicious dip recipe. It's the ultimate appetizer for your next gathering!

Ingredients: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1 cup cream cheese. 1/2 cup mayonnaise. 1/2 cup sour cream. 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled. 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped. 1/4 cup chopped green onions. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/4 teaspoon onion powder. 1/4 teaspoon paprika. Salt and black pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Stir in the crumbled bacon, chopped jalapeno peppers, and chopped green onions. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined. Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 350F 175C for 20-25 minutes or until the dip is hot and bubbly. Serve the bacon and jalapeno cheese dip with tortilla chips or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping. Enjoy your creamy and spicy bacon cheese dip!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

This Caprese Pasta Salad combines the classic flavors of Caprese salad with pasta for a refreshing and satisfying side dish. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or any summer gathering.

Ingredients: 8 oz pasta. 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved. 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped. 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta until it is al dente. Put cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves in a large bowl. Add olive oil and balsamic vinegar on top. Add salt and pepper, and then toss everything together. Put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before you serve it. If you want, you can add more basil leaves as a garnish.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

This vegan banana chocolate cake or bread is moist, tasty, and doesn't have any oil in it at all. Cocoa powder gives it a rich chocolatey taste, and ripe bananas make it naturally sweet. Great for a tasty treat that won't make you feel bad!

Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas, mashed. 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce. 1/4 cup maple syrup. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 cup whole wheat flour. 1/4 cup cocoa powder. 1 teaspoon baking soda. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips.

Instructions: Set the oven to 350F 175C and heat it up. Applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas should all be mixed together in a large bowl. You can mix in cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and whole wheat flour. Mix everything together well. Add the chocolate chips that don't contain dairy. Put the batter into a loaf pan that has been greased. Put it in the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean. Wait until it's cool to cut and serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

These grilled sausage and vegetable kebobs look great and taste great at any cookout or barbecue. The grilled sausages and charred vegetables go really well together, and the marinade gives them an extra burst of flavor.

Ingredients: 4 sausages your choice of flavor. 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks. 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks. 1 red onion, cut into chunks. 8 cherry tomatoes. 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 teaspoon salt. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. 1/2 teaspoon paprika. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/2 teaspoon onion powder.

Instructions: Warm up the grill over medium-high heat. For a colorful presentation, switch the ingredients on the soaked wooden skewers between the sausages, bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. To make a marinade, mix the olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl with a whisk. Cover all sides of the kebobs with the marinade by brushing it on. Put the kebobs on a grill that has already been heated up. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning them over once in a while, until the sausages are fully cooked and the vegetables are charred and soft. Before you serve the kebobs, take them off the grill and let them rest for a few minutes. If you want, you can top the grilled sausage and vegetable kebobs with fresh herbs before serving them hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Tender and flavorful baby back ribs cooked low and slow in the crockpot with a sweet and tangy Coca-Cola BBQ sauce.

Ingredients: 1 rack baby back ribs. 1 can Coca-Cola. 1 cup BBQ sauce. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon onion powder. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Separate the rack of ribs into smaller pieces. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to the ribs. Put the ribs in the crock pot. Put Coca-Cola on top of the ribs. The ribs should be soft after 6 to 8 hours on low heat or 3 to 4 hours on high heat. With care, take the ribs out of the slow cooker once they are done cooking. Cover the ribs with BBQ sauce. For a few minutes, put the ribs under the broiler until the sauce turns brown. Enjoy while hot!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 360 minutes

Chinese Pepper Steak is a hearty dish that you can easily make in the Instant Pot. A rich and filling dish is made with thin slices of beef, brightly colored bell peppers, and fragrant spices.

Ingredients: 1.5 lbs flank steak, thinly sliced. 1 cup beef broth. 1/2 cup soy sauce. 1/4 cup oyster sauce. 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce. 1 tablespoon sesame oil. 1 tablespoon cornstarch. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. 1 onion, thinly sliced. 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon ginger, grated. 1 teaspoon black pepper, ground. 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional.

Instructions: In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch to create the marinade. Place sliced flank steak in the Instant Pot and pour the marinade over it. Mix well to ensure the beef is coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes. Set the Instant Pot to 'Saut' mode and heat vegetable oil. Add sliced onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger. Saut until vegetables are tender. Add the marinated beef to the Instant Pot, along with black pepper and red pepper flakes if using. Saut until the beef is browned on all sides. Cancel the 'Saut' mode and secure the Instant Pot lid. Set to 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' mode for 10 minutes. Once the cooking is complete, perform a quick pressure release. Open the lid carefully. Serve the Chinese Pepper Steak over rice or noodles. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Prep Time: 40 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes