Rosemary Gin Lemonade

A cool and fragrant drink made with the herbal notes of rosemary, the sour kick of lemon, and the botanicals of gin.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Gin
• 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
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• 75 oz Simple syrup
• 2-3 sprigs Fresh rosemary
• Club soda, to top

Instructions:

Mix fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and one or two rosemary sprigs in a shaker

Put ice and gin in the shaker

Make sure to shake it well until its cold

Pour through a strainer into an ice-filled glass

Add club soda on top

Put a sprig of fresh rosemary on top

Chipotle Pinto Bean Veggie Burgers

These Chipotle Pinto Bean Veggie Burgers dont have any oil, gluten, or dairy and are vegan. They are tasty and good for you because they are full of flavor from chipotle peppers and other spices.

Ingredients:

• 1 can 15 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lettuce leaves, tomato slices, avocado slices for serving
• Gluten-free burger buns or lettuce wraps

Instructions:

In a large bowl, mash the pinto beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth

Add cooked quinoa, chopped onion, cilantro, minced garlic, minced chipotle pepper, ground flaxseed, water, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the mashed beans

Mix until well combined

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty

Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat

Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through

Serve the veggie burgers on gluten-free burger buns or lettuce wraps, topped with lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and avocado slices

Coconut Flour Crepes

You can eat these tasty gluten-free crepes made with coconut flour for breakfast or dessert. They are simple to make and can be changed up by adding your favorite toppings.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• Optional toppings: shredded coconut, berries, maple syrup

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, salt, and baking powder

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract

Mix well

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until a smooth batter forms

Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with coconut oil or cooking spray

Pour a small amount of the batter about 1/4 cup into the skillet, swirling it to spread evenly and create a thin crepe

Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the edges start to lift and the bottom is golden brown

Carefully flip the crepe and cook the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes

Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more coconut oil to the skillet as needed to prevent sticking

Serve your coconut flour crepes warm with your choice of toppings, such as shredded coconut, fresh berries, or a drizzle of maple syrup

Spelt & Oat Crumb Jam Bars

Put your favorite jam in these spelt and oat crumb bars for a tasty treat. Theyre easy to make and taste great as a snack or dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup spelt flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
• 3/4 cup your favorite jam e
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Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C

Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal

In a mixing bowl, combine spelt flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt

Mix well

Add cold diced butter to the dry ingredients

Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs

Press half of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan

Spread the jam evenly over the crumb base

Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the jam layer

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown

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

Pineapple Coconut Chia Ice Cream

This cool ice cream has the tropical tastes of pineapple and coconut, and the chia seeds give it extra texture. The result is a creamy and delicious treat.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups diced pineapple
• 1 can 14 oz coconut milk
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Diced pineapple, coconut milk, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract should all be put in a blender

Mix until its smooth

Mix in the chia seeds until they are well mixed in

Put the mixture in a container that can go in the freezer

Put it in the freezer for 4 to 6 hours, or until its firm

Stir it every hour to keep ice crystals from forming

When its frozen, take a scoop and serve

Chicken Meatball Soup

A comforting and hearty soup featuring tender chicken meatballs, nutritious vegetables, and flavorful broth.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large egg
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 2 cups chopped spinach
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Put breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, and ground chicken in a large bowl

Mix everything together well

Form the mixture into meatballs that are about an inch across

Warm up the chicken broth in a big pot over medium-low heat

Carefully add the meatballs to the broth that is already simmering

Then add the celery and carrots

After 10 to 12 minutes, the meatballs should be fully cooked and the vegetables should be soft

Add the chopped spinach and cook for another two to three minutes, until the spinach is wilted

Add pepper and salt to taste

Enjoy while hot

Vegan Couscous Salad with Asparagus, Spinach, and Olives

Fresh flavors like asparagus, spinach, and olives make this vegan couscous salad taste great. Its topped with a tangy lemon vinaigrette. This is a great dish for a light and refreshing meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 1/4 cup vegetable broth
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup sliced olives
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan

Add the couscous, mix it in, cover, and take it off the heat

Wait five minutes

Use a fork to fluff up the couscous, then put it in a big bowl to cool down

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

Put in the asparagus and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until its soft but still crisp

To the couscous, add the asparagus, spinach, olives, lemon juice, and lemon zest

Add salt and pepper, and then toss everything together

Let it sit at room temperature or in the fridge

Vegan Pumpkin Toffee Cookies with Brown Butter Glaze

Indulge in the delicious flavors of pumpkin, toffee, and brown butter with these vegan cookies. Perfectly spiced and topped with a rich brown butter glaze, theyre sure to become your new favorite treat

Ingredients:

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup vegan butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup vegan toffee bits
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, melted vegan butter, and vanilla extract until well combined

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms

Fold in vegan toffee bits and chopped pecans, if using

Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cookies are set and slightly golden brown around the edges

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely

While cookies are cooling, prepare the brown butter glaze

In a small saucepan, melt vegan butter over medium heat

Continue cooking, swirling the pan occasionally, until butter turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes

Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar until smooth

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies

Let the glaze set before serving

Enjoy your vegan pumpkin toffee cookies with brown butter glaze

Grilled Tortilla Pizza Margherita

A quick and easy twist on the classic Margherita pizza using flour tortillas as the crust. Perfect for a summer barbecue or a simple weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

• 2 large flour tortillas
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 8-10 fresh basil leaves
• 2-3 ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Warm up the grill over medium-high heat

Use olive oil to cover one side of each tortilla

Put the tortillas on the grill grates with the oil side down

Cook for two to three minutes, or until they have grill marks and are a little crispy

Take the tortillas off the grill and put them on a clean surface with the cooked side facing up

On each tortilla, put half of the tomato sauce

Spread the mozzarella cheese shreds out evenly on top of the sauce

Put the tomato slices on top of the cheese

Then add the fresh basil leaves and minced garlic

Add pepper and salt to taste

After the tortillas are ready, put them back on the grill and cook for another three to five minutes, or until the cheese melts and the edges get crispy

When the tortilla pizzas are done, carefully take them off the grill and let them cool for one minute before cutting them

You should serve your Grilled Tortilla Pizza Margherita hot and enjoy it

Fruity Ice Pops

These fruity ice pops taste great because they are full of mixed berries and cool coconut water. They are great for hot summer days.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups mixed berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 cup coconut water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Instructions:

Put mixed berries, honey, coconut water, and lime juice in a blender

Mix until its smooth

Put the mix into molds for ice pops

Put in the sticks and freeze until solid, which should take at least 4 hours

Molds can be taken off by running them under warm water for a short time

Sliced Watermelon Margarita Popsicles

These sliced watermelon margarita popsicles are a refreshing twist on the classic cocktail. Perfect for hot summer days, theyre easy to make and bursting with fruity flavors.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of seedless watermelon chunks
• 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup of tequila
• 2 tablespoons of triple sec
• 1-2 tablespoons of honey or agave syrup optional, adjust to taste

Instructions:

In a blender, combine watermelon chunks, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and honey/agave syrup if using

Blend until smooth

Pour the mixture into popsicle molds

Insert popsicle sticks into each mold

Freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid

To release the popsicles, run the molds under warm water for a few seconds and gently pull out the popsicles

Serve and enjoy