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Chocolate Cake

Chocolate cake anyone? This chocolate cake recipe is so simple and delicious. I love it because you don’t need a lot of fussy kitchen gadgets to make it. I can whip this cake up on the fly and it’s delicious. It has just the right amount of sweetness with a deliciously chocolatey flavor. The cake also has a really nice crumb. It’s not super crumbly or heavy, but it’s not so light you feel like you’re eating air. I paired this cake with a tasty caramel buttercream. It would also be delicious with a chocolate buttercream as well. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!

Salmon With Jerusalem Artichokes, Whipped Goat Cheese, Chickpea Salad

Summer is approaching, which means you’ll probably see more and more seafood recipes. I recommend this dish for your attention if you want something light and colorful for lunch or dinner. The saltiness of the goat cheese is in perfect balance with the sweetness of the Jerusalem artichoke.(side note: if you haven’t heard of Jerusalem artichokes yet, they are very similar to potatoes in appearance and texture, with a faint celery flavour) And if all that weren’t enough, the cold chickpea salad adds a delightful freshness to the dish. I hope you’ll give it a try and I can guarantee that everyone will like this combination.

Pineapple Tomatillo Salsa

Can we all agree that one of the best parts of Mexican food is the chips and salsa? Chips and Salsa are addicting to almost everyone, but especially when it’s homemade Salsa. This Pineapple Tomatillo Salsa hits all the right notes: Spicy, sweet, acidic… all the components of a completely addicting snack, appetizer, or if you’re my husband… an entire meal!The tomatillos are roasted to give extra flavor, and then pineapple is added to bring in some tang. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!Check out this recipe down below- you’ll never want to get store-bought again! If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. And don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @theflouredcountertop, and on Pinterest under the same name.

Chicken Pesto Pasta

This yummy Chicken Pesto Pasta has become a favorite on our weekly dinner menu rotation there is good reason(s) for that!#1 It’s SUPER quick and easy to make!#2 It’s SUPER versatile (definitely one of those ‘throw whatever you have in your fridge/freezer/pantry’ kind of meals)#3 It’s as healthy or decadent as you want it to be!This Chicken Pesto Pasta is SO darn good and as I mentioned versatile too.Since this meal is one I usually make when I’m short on time I’ve created a few ‘shortcuts’ over the years. The first one starts with the chicken which, besides the AMAZING sauce created for this dish is the main character.

Lemon Chicken Pasta With Spinach and Artichokes

This pasta is my culinary version of the song “My Favorite Things” except that instead of mittens and brown paper packages, it’s full to bursting with lemon, artichokes, chicken thighs and spinach. I could literally eat this every day for a month and not get sick of it.The best thing about this recipe is that it’s super adaptable. If you don’t like chicken thighs (although, if you don’t I truly think that means you just haven’t tried them yet) you can easily substitute chicken breast. If you don’t have spinach, any other tender green will work in its place. Leave the lemon out if that’s not your thing. The artichokes are non-negotiable though as far as I’m concerned.The recipe is ready in under 30 minutes making it a perfect weeknight meal, but its fancy enough to fool people into thinking you spent far longer in the kitchen than you actually did.

Lemon Ricotta Cake With Almond Flour

Sometimes it's just about the simple things and the simple flavors. This cake is "nothing special," but it has truly earned a rotation spot in my normal cooking. It is full of good fats and rich flavors that make it truly something special whether it is for a dessert after dinner, paired with tea in the afternoon, or for breakfast with a cup of coffee. I mentioned it is full of good fats. The cake is made up of almond flour, eggs, ricotta cheese, and lemon juice and zest. Only a smidge of sugar (and you can use monk fruit sweetener if you really want me make this low to no carbs). I was not kidding when I say it could be eaten for breakfast, that is usually just how I enjoyed it, and I utterly dislike sweets in the morning. It's texture is light and airy thanks to the ricotta and the nutty flavors coming from the almond flour make this so memorable. Make it right away!Check out more recipes on my site here: https://www.instagram.com/theblackcatkitchen1/

5 Minute Apple Toffee Dip

I whip up this dip once the apples are in abundance! It's only 5 minutes of prep and your kids will adore you for making it. This apple dip is great for picnics and family gatherings as people can scoop and eat on the go. My kids also love it as an afterschool snack. A great way to get them to eat a TON of apples! The marshmallow layer gets topped with sweet and crunchy toppings. It's like eating a deconstructed caramel apple!

Oreo Brownies

Sometimes I need a dessert that’s simple and goes together quickly! A decorated 9x13 sheet pan of cake or brownies can easily be made from scratch OR doctored-up mixes, and they’re easy to decorate, festive, delicious, and can serve a large crowd - I hate boring sheet cakes, so I spiced this one up by piping on the frosting and adding some texture with Oreo halves! Recipe below!Like any sheet cake, you have tons of options here! If you’d rather doctor up brownie mixes, use two mixes (I usually go with Ghiradelli), substitute butter for the oil, replace the water with milk, and add an extra egg!If brownies *and* frosting isn't your thing, you can also use a regular chocolate sheet cake – my go-to layer cakes bakes pretty dense – this Chocolate Sheet Cake recipe by ThePioneerWoman is a recipe that bakes a great looking cake and features buttermilk, which I love in chocolate cake recipes!

Strawberry Lemonade Vodka

As a kid, summer was made for enjoy warm weather, not being in school and enjoying lemonade drinks. So, I have come to enjoy lemonade drinks. As a adult, I now enjoy this delicious Strawberry Lemonade Vodka cocktail.

Red, White & Blueberry No-Churn Ice Cream

Celebrate the Red, White and Blueberry with this easy no-churn ice cream. No ice cream maker required for this easy dessert~ ideal for the lazy days of summer!

Herbed Pork Chops

Forget dry, over-cooked, flavorless pork chops…These are grilled to perfection, juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor! I am confident these will become a family favorite in your house!

Strawberry Dutch Baby

Have you ever made a dutch baby before??? You have got to give it a try! It's so easy! And the best part, you won't have to stand at the stove flipping hot cakes while you watch your family eat them! One giant, puffy pancake comes out of the oven and the whole family can sit down for an awesome weekend breakfast together!Simply heat a cast iron pan or other baking dish in the oven at 425°. Mix the batter ingredients in a blender. Drop butter into the pan in the oven and pour the batter in. Bake for 25 min and watch as it does its magic!!! Just watch those jaws drop when you pull it out of the oven! Today we finished ours with fresh strawberries, homemade strawberry sauce, and whipped cream. Best. Breakfast. Ever.

Rose Chia Pudding

Breakfast for 1 and dessert for 2 💗 The weather is beginning to get warm which means I’d prefer lesser time in the kitchen. A quick breakfast can be a good start to the day specially when it’s yum and easy to prep

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Lemon Bundt Cake

When life gives you lemons… make a lemon cake! I love the tanginess that lemons add to baking. This bundt cake is quite dense, similar to a pound cake texture, and still moist with the addition of yoghurt and oil. It is a massive cake, easily giving about 20 servings. I have used a 12 cup bundt pan for this cake, but feel free to half the recipe if you want to make a smaller cake. You can make this cake ahead of time, as it keeps well at room temperature for 2-3 days. If you need longer, just wrap it well and pop it in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Coconut Lime Margarita Cupcakes

These Coconut Lime Margarita Cupcakes are like the favorite cocktail in a little baked treat! Made for adults using 1800 Coconut Tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, and toasted coconut, these cupcakes will be a summer favorite at any BBQ or party. This baked treat is basically the cocktail in dessert form using the 1800 Coconut Tequila in the batter and the frosting. Although these cupcakes are boozy, you can also make a kid-friendly version without the tequila. This Coconut Tequila frosting is made with vegetable shortening instead of butter because there is less butter flavor to compete with the coconut flavor. I find that vegetable shortening also creates a stiffer frosting that’s great for piping. If you don’t want to use shortening, you can sub in unsalted butter.

Esquites (Mexican Street Corn Salad)

All the best parts of your favorite Mexican street food (Elote) are made simple in this quick and easy Esquites corn salad that doesn’t even require corn on the cob.Esquites are one of my all-time favorite side dishes. I love corn in basically any form, and my diet it basically 93% corn on the cob during the entire month of August, but sometimes you just want something with a little more zip and pep to it. Enter Esquites.What is Esquites?Esquites is basically on off-the-cob form of the street food Elote, which is corn covered in mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and cheese. Like I mentioned, esquites takes the corn off of the cob, and allows you to eat the dish without dripping lime juice down your chin. So if you’re the sort of person who doesn’t like to eat messily in front of people, esquites is the dish for you.Different states in Mexico have vastly different takes on elote and esquites. Some areas make them with bacon and mushrooms. Some areas boil the corn instead of frying, and some places they’re a far sweeter dish than what I’m presenting.When I make it, I choose to go with a “standard” version.

Enjoy Your Family's Take Out Favorite Right at Home With Sweet & Sour

Zucchini Hummus

Let me start with a confession. I fall right into the stereotype (set probably by Zohan. Have you watched that film?) when it comes to hummus. I’m an Israeli, and I’m obsessed. Well, what’s not to love? Chickpea is a tremendous fabacean. Highly nutritious, easy to cook, and it’s also relatively cheap. I like to serve hummus whenever I am hosting a dinner party. Adding Zucchinis to the hummus makes it festive, extra creamy, and even more healthy.

Brownie Truffles

Decadent, brownie truffles that contain only the best, healthy ingredients!These truffles make the best snack and are perfect to meal prep ahead - also freezer-friendly. You only need 6 ingredients to make these and they turn out so decadent and delicious, nobody will ever realize they're good for you!!You will need dates and cocoa powder, walnuts, salt and vanilla. You will also need maple syrup or honey/agave to sweeten them.Tools to make these:You don’t really need much to make this recipe and you can easily use what you already have on hand.You will need:1 food processor1 tray lined with parchment paperFor measuring: 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tbsp, 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup, 1 cup.

Cake Mix Chocolate Waffle Cake

Was in a conundrum the other week – I SUPER wanted to bake a cake, and had a free afternoon. The down side….it was already almost 90 degrees outside, and forecasted to hit almost 100 before the end of the day.Who wants to turn on their oven in that weather?? Yuck.Fortunately….a Pinterest board I’d seen earlier in the week came to the rescue and gave me an idea. Waffle cakes are apparently a much more popular thing than I’d realized, and waffles don’t need an oven to make!I’d heard you can make waffles from cake mix, and I had a couple of chocolate cake mixes on hand – and that’s how the cake came to be!

Easy Iced Lemon Cookies

Lilac Cupcakes With Lilac Buttercream Frosting

These Lilac Cupcakes with Lilac Buttercream have a subtle floral flavor and aroma that makes the most beautiful and delicious treat. Make homemade lilac syrup and lilac sugar from fresh edible lilac flowers to get the flavor in these cupcakes. These little baked goods taste as good as they sound using fresh lilac flowers. The flavor is subtle and the purple color of the frosting creates a beautiful presentation perfect for any occasion. This recipe is a small batch recipe meant to only make about 10-12 cupcakes. I always find this is perfect for my house (mostly for me so I don’t eat them all 😂). If you want more cupcakes, feel free to double this recipe and you are good to go.

Salsa Verde Chicken Bake

Layers of spicy salsa verde, shredded chicken, and corn tortillas make this Cheesy Salsa Verde Chicken bake an easy and delicious weeknight meal. With only a few ingredients, it will bake up before the margaritas are ready! Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn small commission from qualifying purchases, however this is at no cost to you.

Cheesy Brat Stew

A solution for leftover brats Since Memorial Day is upon us, I thought I would post this recipe just in case you’re about to throw some sausages on the grill, and are worried about having leftovers. This brat stew is so yummy, you might want to cook up some extra on purpose! The recipe is meant for bratwurst or Polish sausage, but really almost any sausage will work. When I made this recently I used 4 bratwursts and 2 Italian sausages - naturally, because that’s what was in the fridge! This is a really old recipe I can’t give you a link for this recipe, because I got it before there was an Internet. I can however tell you where I found it. You see, in the 1980’s I worked for a healthcare organization in a position some called “relationship management.” In other words: sales. It’s not in the job description but I spent a lot of time sitting in doctors’ waiting rooms. Appointment times were estimates, because, of course, the patients always came first. Picture it: no Internet, no smart phones, no idea how soon your name will be called. The only entertainment was to pick up a magazine. I quickly became an expert on celebrity gossip rifling through back issues of People and then on to Redbook and Good Housekeeping. And, it was in one of those magazines that I found this recipe.

Roasted Broccoli Florets With Lemon and Butter

These roasted broccoli florets are so crispy and delicious. Filled with a lemony and butter flavor you’ll love how tasty they are. With only 3 ingredients and 25 minutes to make they’re perfect for week days and busy families.

Frozen Grapefruit & Lime Margaritas

Whether you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo, relaxing outside on a warm summer’s day or just craving a really good margarita, you can’t go wrong with these Frozen Grapefruit & Lime Margaritas.

The BEST Chip & Veggie Dip

I've been eating this dip since I was a toddler. It's a long time family classic! Be ready for it to become a party favorite. My Mom got the recipe from a friend in the early 70's and it has since graced our family table ever since. We love it with a classic potato chip, but it's also super tasty with chopped veggies like carrots, celery and cucumbers. Ditch that store bought ranch dip! Once you try this dip you'll never go back.

Lemon Pound Cake

Strawberry Fruit Leather Recipe

How to make a strawberry fruit leather recipe in the oven or in a food dehydrator. This is a healthy snack made that is easy to make without any sugar.

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Strawberry Pistachio Cupcakes

I love trying to come up with recipes that are simple and yet have lots of flavor. The problem in vegan baking is always what to use as an egg substitute. The answer is: it depends on what you want the egg to do. Is it there to moisten, leaven, bind, or a combination of two or three?I know some people always use chia or flax seeds, others stick with fruit purée, and still others use aquafaba. Personally, I like to mix it up and try different things depending on what else is in the recipe. In this recipe, I’ve gone with fruit purée and chia seeds, but made it super easy to put them together,,

Tequila Lemonade

The weather is nice and the sun is out. Enjoy a tequila lemonade cocktail when you want a more refreshing drink to sip on. It is simple cocktail to make and it requires only two ingredients. In fact, it is one of my favorite 2 ingredient cocktails.

Hasselback Bottoms

Hasselback baked potatoes are so good! The very best part of the hassleback baked potato is the bottom. These Hasselback Bottoms are just the best part of those baked potatoes! They are not only easier but better! They are easier because there is no need to continue removing them from the oven to baste with more butter and seasonings. All you need to do is...slice your room temperature potatoes-no need to peel them, melt the butter and bacon grease, add the seasonings and coat the potatoes. Then, place them on a large baking sheet to bake. Some will turn out chewy and some will turn our crispy. All of them will have a great flavor! Check out some of our other side dish recipes. 💕

How to Make Gluten Free Salmon Cakes

Searching for gluten free recipes? We would like to share with you today how to make gluten free salmon cakes or patties, whatever you prefer to call them.

Aloo Mango Salad

I love air frying everything potatoes, it gives me a different level of satisfaction to eat those gorgeous crisply golden potatoes fried in a few drops of oil. Making most of mango season with this Indian inspired chaat flavors.

Cauliflower and Chickpea Vadouvan Curry

Let's just get something out in the open: I love curry. There are so many different variations of curry with all kinds of proteins and vegetables, the options are endless. Some of my favorite curry dishes include Japanese clam curry and Thai chicken green curry. Today, I'm adding a third one to the list, a vegetarian cauliflower, and chickpea vadouvan curry. With a blend of spices, aromatics, and vegetables, this curry is anything but boring. Garnish the completed dish with fresh mint, cilantro, crispy shallots, and homemade pickled chilies for an amazing meal.

Spaghetti With Roasted Tomato and Garlic Sauce

Garlic! I don't know if it is because of my Italian heritage or just because I love the flavor, but garlic is an essential component to so many recipes that I develop. Whether I use it as a base to sauté, or crush it to flavor olive oil, or chop it up to use as part of a marinade... you will rarely find my kitchen void of many heads of garlic.I decided to roast a large head of garlic with sweet plump grape tomatoes as the base for this sauce. Adding in some dry white wine, fresh basil leaves and the tart yet buttery cerignola olives make this a one of kind sauce. My family loves this dish and I hope that yours will too!