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Christmas Butter Cookies

These Christmas Butter Cookies are a delightful treat for the holiday season. They're buttery, tender, and perfect for decorating with colorful sprinkles. Whether you're baking them for a festive gathering or as a heartfelt gift, these cookies are sure to spread Christmas cheer. Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Food coloring red and green, optional Sprinkles or colored sugar, for decoration Instructions: Set the oven to 350F 175C and heat it up Mix the flour and salt together in a bowl Put away Put the softened butter and powdered sugar in a different bowl and mix them together until they are light and fluffy Mix the almond and vanilla extracts into the butter mixture until everything is well mixed together Mix the dry flour mix

Flourless Chocolate Muffins - Civilized Caveman

This blog, Civilized Caveman, served as the inspiration for these delicious Paleo chocolate muffins made without flour. They are made with healthy ingredients like bananas, almond butter, and cocoa powder instead of flour or refined sugar. Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas, mashed 2 large eggs 1/2 cup creamy almond butter 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of salt Optional: Enjoy Life chocolate chips for topping Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with paper liners In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, eggs, almond butter, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt Mix well until smooth Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full If desired, sprinkle chocolate chips on top of each muffin Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until a toothp

No-Bake Rigatoni Pasta with Italian Sausage

This no-bake rigatoni pasta with Italian sausage is a hearty and flavorful dish that comes together quickly and easily. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, it's loaded with savory sausage, tangy tomatoes, and gooey melted cheese. Ingredients: 1 lb rigatoni pasta 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed 1 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes 1 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Fresh basil leaves for garnish optional Instructions: Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente Drain and set aside In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through Add the chopped onion

Coconut Cranberry Protein Bars

These Coconut Cranberry Protein Bars are a delicious and nutritious snack that's perfect for those following a paleo and gluten-free diet. Packed with 17g of protein per bar, they make for a satisfying and energy-boosting treat! Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup paleo-friendly protein powder 1/4 cup almond butter 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract A pinch of salt Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, shredded coconut, dried cranberries, and paleo-friendly protein powder In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the almond butter, honey, and coconut oil together Stir until well combined Add the melted mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough-like consistency forms Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then mix again Line a square baking dish with

Pasi Paruppu Payasam

Pasi Paruppu Payasam, also known as Moong Dal Payasam, is a traditional South Indian dessert made with moong dal, milk, jaggery (or sugar), and flavored with aromatic spices. It's a creamy and delicious sweet dish often served during festivals and special occasions. Ingredients: 1/2 cup moong dal split yellow lentils 1 cup jaggery or sugar 4 cups milk 2 tablespoons ghee clarified butter 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder 10-12 cashew nuts 10-12 raisins A pinch of saffron strands Instructions: Dry roast moong dal until golden brown Pressure cook moong dal until soft In a separate pan, heat ghee and fry cashews and raisins until golden Set aside Boil milk in a separate pot Add cooked moong dal to the boiling milk and simmer until well combined Add jaggery or sugar and mix until dissolved Stir in cardamom powder and saffron strands Finally, add fried cashews a