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Ingredients:

• For the Strawberry Filling (Kurd):
• 330g frozen (or fresh) strawberries
• 110g sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 30 ml water
• 30g cornstarch

For the Biscuit:

1. 4 eggs
2. A pinch of salt
3. 120g sugar
4. 120g flour
5. 4g baking powder
6. 30 ml vegetable oil
7. 40 ml lemon juice
8. 1 teaspoon lemon peel
9. Baking tray 40/29 cm, lined with baking paper
10. Baking in a preheated oven at 160°C for 25 minutes
11. The diameter of the ring is 7 cm

For the Cream:

• 180 g butter (at room temperature)
• 150 g sweet condensed milk

For the Soaking:

• 50 ml milk
• 1 teaspoon sweet condensed milk

For Decoration:

• Rosemary sprigs and candied fruits

Instructions:

Strawberry Filling (Kurd):

1. In a saucepan, combine 330g of strawberries, 110g of sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 30 ml of water.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens.
3. Mix 30g of cornstarch with a small amount of water to create a paste, then add it to the strawberry mixture.
4. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens further.
5. Remove from heat and let it cool.

Biscuit:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat 4 eggs with a pinch of salt until foamy.
2. Gradually add 120g of sugar while continuing to beat until the mixture becomes thick and pale.
3. Sift in 120g of flour and 4g of baking powder, then gently fold them into the egg mixture.
4. Add 30 ml of vegetable oil, 40 ml of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of lemon peel. Mix gently.
5. Pour the batter into a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake in a preheated oven at 160°C for 25 minutes.
6. After baking, cut the biscuit into 7 cm diameter circles using a ring mold.

Cream:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat 180g of butter at room temperature until creamy.
2. Gradually add 150g of sweet condensed milk and continue beating until well combined.

Soaking:

1. Mix 50 ml of milk with 1 teaspoon of sweet condensed milk.

Assembly:

1. Place a biscuit circle in the center of each serving plate.
2. Spread a layer of strawberry filling (Kurd) on top of the biscuit.
3. Place another biscuit circle on top and soak it with the milk mixture.
4. Spread a layer of cream on top of the soaked biscuit.
5. Repeat the layers as desired, finishing with a layer of cream.

Decoration:

1. Decorate with rosemary sprigs and candied fruits.
2. Enjoy your quick and delightful Strawberry Dessert!

In today’s fast-paced world, where time is of the essence and health is a top priority, quick and healthy treats are a lifesaver. Imagine a delicious snack that requires no added sugar and absolutely no baking! This recipe brings together natural ingredients to create a delightful treat that will satisfy your sweet cravings guilt-free. Let’s dive into the details of this super quick and mouth-watering recipe.

Ingredients

• 150 gr. dates, soaked in cold water for 15 minutes
• 60 gr. sweetener-based cookies, ground into crumbs
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• 100 ml. milk
• 30 ml. vegetable oil
• 60g hazelnuts, chopped
• 60g dark chocolate without sugar
• 110g white chocolate without sugar

Start by draining the soaked dates and removing their seeds. Then, chop them into small pieces and mix them with the ground cookies, cocoa powder, salt, milk, and vegetable oil. Blend the mixture until smooth and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Mixing and Forming

Once chilled, lubricate your hands with oil and roll the mixture into small balls. Insert a hazelnut into the center of each ball and reshape if needed. Place the candies back in the refrigerator for another 40 minutes to firm up.

Chocolate Coating

While the candies chill, melt the dark and white chocolate in separate bowls over a water bath. Stir in a tablespoon of vegetable oil into each melted chocolate for a smoother consistency. Add chopped hazelnuts to the chocolate.
Dip each chilled candy into the melted chocolate, coating them evenly. Return the candies to the refrigerator for a final 30 minutes.

Refrigeration and Serving

Once the chocolate has set, your no-sugar, no-oven Christmas candies are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them chilled for the best taste and texture, and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Health Benefits

Unlike traditional Christmas sweets loaded with refined sugar and butter, these candies offer a healthier alternative. By using natural sweeteners like dates and skipping the oven, you’re reducing your intake of empty calories and unhealthy fats. Plus, dates are packed with essential nutrients like fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, making these treats a guilt-free indulgence.

Variations

Feel free to customize this recipe to suit your taste preferences. You can add shredded coconut or chopped nuts to the mixture for extra texture, or drizzle the finished candies with melted chocolate for a decorative touch. Get creative and experiment with different flavors to make these candies truly your own.

Tips for Success

For the best results, be sure to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and follow the instructions closely. If the mixture is too sticky to roll into balls, chill it in the refrigerator for an additional 15 minutes. And when dipping the candies in chocolate, work quickly to prevent the chocolate from hardening before you can roll them in the chopped hazelnuts.

Conclusion

With this simple recipe, you can enjoy delicious Christmas candies without any added sugar or the need for an oven. Whether you’re making them for yourself or giving them as gifts, these treats are sure to impress. So why not try your hand at making them this holiday season?

Ingredients:
Dough:

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup warm water
Filling:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:

Prepare the Dough:
In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt.
Make a well in the center and add the olive oil and warm water.
Mix until a dough forms, then knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.
Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 30 minutes.

Prepare the Filling:
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the chopped spinach to the pan and cook until wilted.
Season with ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Remove from heat and stir in the crumbled feta cheese.
Allow the filling to cool slightly.

Assemble the Gozleme:
Divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
On a floured surface, roll out each portion into a thin circle or rectangle.
Place a portion of the spinach and feta filling on one half of the dough, then fold the other half over to enclose the filling.
Press the edges to seal.

Cook the Gozleme:
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Cook each gozleme for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp.

Serve:
Serve warm, optionally with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy as a main dish with a side of salad.
Serve as an appetizer or snack with a dipping sauce.

Cooking Tips:
Make sure the dough is thin enough to cook evenly but thick enough to hold the filling.
You can also bake the gozleme in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Nutritional Benefits:
Spinach: Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, and iron.
Feta Cheese: Provides calcium and protein.
Homemade Dough: Lower in preservatives compared to store-bought options.

Dietary Information:
Vegetarian: This recipe is suitable for vegetarians.
Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free flour for the dough.

This Sweet Onion Casserole recipe is a wonderful combination of sweet onions, Swiss cheese, and rice. It makes a tasty side dish for any meal, from grilled meats to roasted poultry. A favorite in our home, you’ll get rave reviews every time you serve it.

Ingredients

¾ cup uncooked basmati rice
5 cups water
¼ cup butter
3 pounds sweet onions, coarsely chopped
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided

How To Make Sweet Onion Casserole

Everyone like fries, but we don’t eat them on a regular basis because fried food isn’t very healthy for us. You can dine guilt-free with this recipe for GARLIC PARMESAN FRIES.

There is nothing more gratifying to me than the aroma of frying garlic. It quickly whets my hunger. That’s exactly what these baked garlic and Parmesan fries did.

The garlic smells divine, and the use of baked Parmesan cheese, which gives the fries a crunch when you bite into them, is incredible.

A dusting of chopped parsley completes the gourmet look. You’ll never want fried potatoes again!

Ingredients:

• 2 Large Russet Potatoes
• 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
• 2 tsp. Minced Garlic
• ¼ tsp. Garlic Powder
• 3 tbsp. Parmesan Cheese Grated
• Salt And Pepper To Taste

How To Make Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries:

1. Heat the oven to 450 degrees.
2. Cut the potatoes into french fry shaped strips.
3. Place the potato strips on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet.
4. Toss with the olive oil and minced garlic as well as salt and pepper to taste.
5. Bake for 30-40 minutes until browned and crispy.
6. Sprinkle with garlic powder and Parmesan cheese before serving.
7. Enjoy!

RECIPE TIPS:

1. Don’t leave your cut potatoes unattended for too long, toss them in the oil as soon as you cut them or they will begin to oxidize and turn brown
2. I love to use Parmesan cheese that is not in powder form. I love how coarsely grated Parmesan cheese melts and forms a crunchy coat.
3. Chop your parsley as small as possible so it sticks well to the fries

Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats, a dairy-free quick and easy to make no bake dessert! Everyone will love this not too sweet crispy treat!

Ingredients

• 1 cup Crunchy Peanut Butter
• 6 tbsp Honey
• 1/8 tsp Salt
• 3 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
• 1 1/2 cups Vegan Chocolate Chips

How To Make Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats

1. Line muffin pan with liners and lightly spray with non-stick spray.
2. Melt peanut butter, honey, and salt together on low heat until melted and well combined. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in Rice Krispies. Mix well.
4. Evenly distribute mixture into liners. Press down firmly.
5. Melt chocolate chips over low heat. Stir constantly until melted. Remove from heat.
6. Spoon melted chocolate over each treat, distributing smoothly and evenly.

Frozen fruit salad is a blast from the past.  This vintage recipe is a cool and delicious way to eat your fruit. It is at home at all of our holiday meals, but would also be a fun summer side dish!

This vintage recipe comes straight from my great-grandma’s recipe box. It is a fun twist on marshmallow fruit salad, but even more fun because it is frozen!

It is perfect for holidays or as a refreshing summer side dish. Frozen fruit salad could even be a light dessert.

This recipe is still a staple at my family holidays.  My Aunt Jenny usually makes it now and it is present at every Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Ingredients

•             8 ounces cream cheese, softened
•             2 cups whipped topping, plus more for serving
•             1 pint Strawberries, diced
•             2 large bananas, chopped and diced
•             20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained

Instructions Ho To Make Frozen Fruit Salad

FIRST STEP:

In a mixing bowl combine the cream cheese and the strawberries

Fold in the crushed pineapple and the chopped or diced bananas and the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture

SECOND STEP:

Spread evenly in a 9×13 baking pan

THIRD STEP:

Place into the freezer  until the dessert hardens

When ready to serve, allow to sit on the counter for 10 minutes. Dip a knife into hot water and slice the frozen dessert

Enjoy!

Ingredients

Preparation

Health Benefits

Taste and Texture

Serving Suggestions

What Is a Calzone?

If you’re on the hunt for a delicious and nutritious way to start your day or refuel after a workout, look no further than the Kale Apple Smoothie. This vibrant green smoothie is not only super fresh and tasty but also packed with a plethora of vitamins and minerals that can give your health a significant boost. Here’s why this smoothie deserves a spot in your daily routine.

The Perfect Balance of Flavor and Nutrition

One of the most delightful aspects of the Kale Apple Smoothie is its perfect balance of flavors. The sweetness of the apple complements the slightly bitter taste of kale, resulting in a drink that is both refreshing and satisfying. But taste isn’t the only thing this smoothie has going for it – it’s also a powerhouse of nutrition.

Nutritional Benefits

Let’s break down the nutritional benefits of this supercharged smoothie:

Ingredients:

For the Meat Sauce:

1 onion
Vegetable oil (as needed)
3 cloves of garlic
700 g minced meat (beef or a mix of beef and pork)
2 stalks of celery
3 tomatoes
Salt (to taste)
Ground black pepper (to taste)
Dried ground sweet paprika (to taste)
300 g tomato sauce
For the Béchamel Sauce:

50 g butter
60 g flour
600 ml milk
Salt (to taste)
Dried ground nutmeg (to taste)
For the Lasagna:

200 g lasagne sheets
200 g hard mozzarella cheese, grated

Instructions:

Prepare the Meat Sauce:
Finely chop the onion.
Heat some vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
Mince the garlic cloves and add to the pan, cooking until fragrant.
Add the minced meat to the pan and cook until browned.
Chop the celery stalks and tomatoes, then add them to the pan.

Season with salt, ground black pepper, and dried ground sweet paprika to taste.
Stir in the tomato sauce and let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes until thickened.
Prepare the Béchamel Sauce:
In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the flour and stir continuously to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps.
Season with salt and dried ground nutmeg to taste.
Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.

Assemble the Lasagna:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (355°F).
In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom.
Place a layer of lasagne sheets over the meat sauce.
Add another layer of meat sauce, followed by a layer of béchamel sauce.
Sprinkle a portion of the grated mozzarella cheese over the béchamel.
Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of béchamel sauce topped with the remaining mozzarella cheese.

Bake:
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Serve:
Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your classic beef lasagna with a side salad or garlic bread.

Serving Suggestions:
Pair with a fresh green salad and a side of garlic bread for a complete meal.
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for added flavor and color.

Cooking Tips:
For a richer flavor, use a mix of ground beef and pork.
Make sure to let the lasagna rest for a few minutes after baking to allow the layers to set.

Nutritional Benefits:
Protein: Minced meat provides a good source of protein.
Vitamins and Minerals: Tomatoes and celery add essential vitamins and minerals.
Calcium: Cheese and milk contribute to calcium intake.

Dietary Information:
Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free lasagne sheets and flour for the béchamel sauce.
Vegetarian Option: Substitute minced meat with a meatless alternative or extra vegetables.

Storage:
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave until thoroughly warmed.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Comforting: A classic comfort food that’s perfect for any occasion.
Flavorful: Rich layers of meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese.
Make-Ahead: Prepare it in advance and bake when ready to serve.

Conclusion:
This Classic Beef Lasagna is a delightful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends. With its rich flavors and comforting textures, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy the delicious layers of this traditional lasagna and savor every bite.