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Apricot Almond Bars - Garlic Zest

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These Apricot Almond Bars from Garlic Zest taste great because they have both sweet dried apricots and nutty almonds. Theyre great for a snack or dessert. Ingredients: 1 cup dried apricots 1 cup almond flour 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup sliced almonds Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F 175C Grease and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal In a food processor, pulse dried apricots until finely chopped In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy Beat in the egg, almond extract, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined Gradually add almond flour and chopped apricots, mixing until a dough forms Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan Sprinkle sliced almonds over the t...
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Fillet of Beef Sandwiches

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A delectable sandwich featuring perfectly roasted fillet of beef, tangy Dijon mustard, peppery arugula, and savory Parmesan cheese, all nestled between slices of toasted sourdough bread. Ingredients: 2 pounds fillet of beef 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 6 to 8 ounces baby arugula 4 ounces thinly sliced Parmesan cheese Good olive oil Flaked sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 8 to 12 slices sourdough bread, toasted Instructions: Warm the oven up to 500 degrees F Dry the beef with paper towels and put it on a baking sheet Spread the mustard all over the fillet Put the black pepper and kosher salt in a small bowl and mix them together Put the mix on top of the beef For rare meat, roast the fillet in the oven for exactly 22 minutes For medium-rare meat, roast it for 25 minutes ...
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Mint Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

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This vegan treat is mint chocolate chunk ice cream that is smooth and cool. Avocados make the texture smooth, and coconut milk makes it rich. Milk-free chocolate chunks go well with the fresh mint leaves that give it a cool taste. Ingredients: 4 ripe avocados 1 cup coconut milk 1 cup maple syrup 1 cup fresh mint leaves 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chunks Instructions: Blend avocados, coconut milk, maple syrup, mint leaves, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth Transfer mixture into a freezer-safe container Stir in chocolate chunks Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm Remove from freezer, scoop, and enjoy
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Coconut Slice Bars

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These vegan coconut slice bars are sweet and tasty and would be great as a snack or dessert. Theyre simple to make and taste great with coconut Ingredients: 2 cups shredded coconut 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup almond flour 1/4 cup coconut flour 1/4 cup coconut cream 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F 175C In a mixing bowl, combine shredded coconut, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt Mix well Press the mixture into the bottom of a lined baking pan evenly Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden brown Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, mix together almond flour, coconut flour, and coconut cream to form a dough Spread the dough evenly over the baked coconut layer Sprinkle dairy-free chocolate chips on top Place back in the oven for 10-12 minutes...
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Vegan Donut

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The texture of these vegan donuts is light and fluffy, and they taste great. Theyre great for a warm breakfast or a sweet treat at any time of the day. Plus, theyre simple to make and you can add your favorite toppings to make them your own. Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup almond milk 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup vegan butter, melted for glaze 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze 2-3 tbsp almond milk for glaze Vegan sprinkles optional Instructions: Warm your oven up to 350F 175C and grease a donut pan Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl The dry ingredients should be mixed with melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and applesauce Mix everything together well Fill up each donut hole about three quarters of the way t...
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Whole Grain Fusilli with Broccoli and Basil Cashew Pesto and Red Radish

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This vibrant vegan pasta dish combines whole grain fusilli with tender broccoli and a creamy basil cashew pesto, topped with crunchy red radish slices for a burst of flavor and color. Its a wholesome and delicious meal thats perfect for any occasion. Ingredients: 250g whole grain fusilli pasta 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked for 4 hours or overnight 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 4-5 red radishes, thinly sliced Instructions: Cook the whole grain fusilli pasta according to package instructions until al dente Drain and set aside While the pasta is cooking, steam the broccoli florets until tender, about 5-7 minutes Once tender, remove from heat and set aside In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, soaked cashews, minced garli...
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Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

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These Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers are a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional beef burgers. Packed with flavor and loaded with plant-based goodness, they are perfect for vegetarians and vegans alike. Ingredients: 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil Instructions: In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes and black beans Mash them together until well mixed Add breadcrumbs, chopped onion, red bell pepper, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl Mix everything until it forms a uniform mixture Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties Heat olive oil...
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