Ingredients:

• 1 cups all-purpose flour


• 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder


• 1 teaspoon ground ginger


• teaspoon ground cinnamon


• teaspoon ground cloves


• teaspoon baking soda


• teaspoon salt


• cup unsalted butter, softened


• cup granulated sugar


• 1 large egg


• cup molasses


• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


• cup coarse sugar, for rolling

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line baking sheets with parchment paper

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, instant espresso powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture

Mix until well combined

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined

Place the coarse sugar in a shallow bowl

Shape the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in the coarse sugar until coated

Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between them

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are slightly cracked on top

Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Enjoy these spicy espresso gingersnap cookies with a cup of coffee or your favorite beverage!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree


• 8 oz cream cheese, softened


• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese


• 1/4 cup maple syrup


• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon


• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg


• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves


• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Put softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, maple syrup, and pumpkin puree in a bowl

Ground cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg should be added

Mix everything together well

Add pepper and salt to taste

Move the mix to a dish for serving

Put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavors can mix

Serve with your favorite fall-themed cheese platter foods, like crackers, apples, pears, and nuts

Ingredients:

• 110g almond flour


• 200g powdered sugar


• 100g egg whites aged for 24 hours


• 30g granulated sugar


• Gel food coloring assorted colors


• Buttercream or ganache filling of your choice

Instructions:

Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together into a bowl

In a separate bowl, whip the aged egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form

Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites until a smooth batter forms

Divide the batter into separate bowls and add gel food coloring to each bowl to create vibrant colors

Transfer each colored batter into a piping bag with a round tip

Pipe small, even circles onto a parchment-lined baking sheet

Let them rest for 30-45 minutes to form a skin

Preheat your oven to 300F 150C

Bake the macarons for 12-15 minutes until they have risen and have a firm shell

Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet

Once cooled, pair up macaron shells of similar size and pipe your chosen filling onto one shell before sandwiching with another

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 24 hours before serving for the best flavor

Ingredients:

• 3-4 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into chunks


• 1/4 cup soy sauce


• 3 tablespoons olive oil


• 3 tablespoons brown sugar


• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar


• 4 green onions, chopped


• 4 cloves garlic, minced


• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated


• 2 teaspoons allspice


• 1 teaspoon thyme


• 1 teaspoon cinnamon


• 1 teaspoon nutmeg


• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper


• Salt and black pepper to taste


• 1 lime, juiced


• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, chopped green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, allspice, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper

Place the pork chunks in the slow cooker

Pour the jerk marinade over the pork, ensuring each piece is well coated

Massage the marinade into the meat

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for maximum flavor

Transfer the marinated pork to the slow cooker and add the lime juice

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork

Shred the jerk pork using two forks, mixing it with the flavorful juices

Serve the Slow Cooker Jerk Pork over rice or in tacos, garnished with fresh cilantro

Enjoy the aromatic and spicy goodness of this Caribbean-inspired dish!

Ingredients:

• 1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into strips


• 1/4 cup hot sauce


• 2 tablespoons melted vegan butter


• 1 tablespoon maple syrup


• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder


• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder


• Salt and pepper to taste


• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions:

Set oven temperature to 400F 200C

Combine the hot sauce, melted vegan butter, maple syrup, onion and garlic powders, salt, and pepper in a small bowl

Tofu strips should be brushed with vegetable oil on both sides before being put on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper

Tofu strips should be baked for 25 to 30 minutes, rotating them halfway through, or until they are crispy and golden brown

After taking the tofu out of the oven, liberally brush it with the buffalo sauce mixture

Put the tofu back in the oven and bake it for a further five to seven minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized and sticky

Serve hot with celery sticks and your preferred dipping sauce

Have fun!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb thinly sliced ribeye steak


• 1 onion, thinly sliced


• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced


• 1 tablespoon olive oil


• 8 oz cream cheese, softened


• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese


• 1/4 cup mayonnaise


• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce


• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder


• Salt and pepper to taste


• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 175F 350C

Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat

Slice the steak and add the onion and green bell pepper

About 5 to 7 minutes, or until the steak is browned and the vegetables are soft

Add pepper and salt to taste

Cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder should all be mixed together in a bowl

Mix everything together well

Put the cream cheese mixture into a baking dish and spread it out even

On top of the cream cheese mix, put the cooked steak, onion, and bell pepper mix

Bake in an oven that has already been heated for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and hot all the way through

Put some fresh parsley in the middle of the dip before you serve it

Serve hot with vegetable slices or gluten-free crackers

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen strawberries
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• 1 ripe peach, pitted and sliced
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• 1 ripe banana, sliced
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• 1 cup non-dairy milk such as almond or soy milk
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• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar optional
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• Ice cubes optional
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Instructions:

In a blender, put frozen strawberries, peach slices, banana slices, and non-dairy milk

If you need to, add more non-dairy milk to get the consistency you want

Blend until smooth and creamy

For more sweetness, taste it and add maple syrup or agave nectar if you like

If you want your smoothie to be colder, add ice cubes

Blend again for a short time to incorporate any new ingredients

Pour into glasses and serve right away

Ingredients:

• For the cake:
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• 1 cup all-purpose flour
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• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
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• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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• 1/4 teaspoon salt
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• 1/2 cup buttermilk
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• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
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• 1 large egg
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• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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• 1/2 cup hot brewed coffee
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• For the cheesecake filling:
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• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
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• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
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• 1 large egg
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• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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• For the coffee glaze:
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• 1 cup powdered sugar
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• 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
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Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan

For the cake: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined

Stir in the hot brewed coffee until the batter is smooth

For the cheesecake filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth

Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined

Assemble the bars: Spread about two-thirds of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan

Pour the cheesecake filling over the cake batter layer

Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cake batter on top of the cheesecake layer

Swirl a knife through the layers to create a marbled pattern

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack

For the coffee glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and brewed coffee until smooth

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars

Cut into squares and serve

Enjoy these delicious Cappuccino Cheesecake Cake Bars!

Ingredients:

• 300g Arborio rice
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• 200g diced gammon
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• 1 onion, finely chopped
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• 2 cloves garlic, minced
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• 1 cup frozen peas
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• 1 liter chicken or vegetable broth
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• 50g grated Parmesan cheese
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• 2 tablespoons olive oil
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat

Add diced gammon and cook until browned

Add chopped onion and minced garlic, saut until softened

Stir in Arborio rice and cook for 2 minutes

Gradually add the broth, stirring frequently, until rice is cooked and creamy, about 20 minutes

Stir in frozen peas and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese

Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired