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🥑 Fresh Friday recipe coming at ya! Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette is a versatile dressing that you don’t have to be too precise when making, my favorite kind of recipe! 😉 If you dare, you can add a few slices of jalapeno to spice things up, or a few spoonfuls of sour cream to cool things down. You do you! At Kate’s Plate, we use this dressing to top our Grilled Shrimp Bowls meal which includes grilled shrimp, brown rice, grilled avocado, tomatoes, and grilled corn. It gives it a bright, vibrant pop of flavor and color! See how to make it in our blog.

🍍✨ Dive into flavor with our Seared Scallops with Pineapple recipe! 🍍✨ Looking for a fast and easy dish that pairs perfectly with kale or any leafy green? Look no further! This recipe is not only hearty and delicious, but it's also versatile enough to complement your favorite steak, chicken, or even topped with a poached egg for added flair! Ingredients: Fresh scallops Pineapple chunks Leafy greens (kale, spinach, Swiss chard, etc.) Olive oil Garlic Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: 1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Pat dry the scallops and season with salt and pepper. 3. Add scallops to the skillet and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside. 4. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant. 5. Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook until lightly caramelized. 6. Add leafy greens to the skillet and cook until wilted. 7. Return the scallops to the skillet and toss everything together. Serve hot and enjoy the burst of flavors! Give it a try and let us know how it turns out! Don't forget to tag us in your creations. Bon appétit! 🌟 #SearedScallops #PineappleDelight #EasyRecipes #DeliciousDishes #HealthyEating #CookingInspiration

🍍✨ Dive into flavor with our Seared Scallops with Pineapple recipe! 🍍✨ Looking for a fast and easy dish that pairs perfectly with kale or any leafy green? Look no further! This recipe is not only hearty and delicious, but it's also versatile enough to complement your favorite steak, chicken, or even topped with a poached egg for added flair! Ingredients: Fresh scallops Pineapple chunks Leafy greens (kale, spinach, Swiss chard, etc.) Olive oil Garlic Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: 1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Pat dry the scallops and season with salt and pepper. 3. Add scallops to the skillet and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside. 4. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant. 5. Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook until lightly caramelized. 6. Add leafy greens to the skillet and cook until wilted. 7. Return the scallops to the skillet and toss everything together. Serve hot and enjoy the burst of flavors! Give it a try and let us know how it turns out! Don't forget to tag us in your creations. Bon appétit! 🌟 #SearedScallops #PineappleDelight #EasyRecipes #DeliciousDishes #HealthyEating #CookingInspiration

📢 It's here!!! Our February special mocktail - The Blue Raspberry Lemonade. Thanks to @saltandbaker on Instagram for the amazing recipe! 🍸✨ As promised, this mocktail is vibrant, a breeze to make and store, and so delicious, that it'll have everyone in your party asking for seconds. 💕 Ingredients : 1- Simple Syrup 1/2 cup water + 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 2 - Lemonade 1/2 cup lemon juice - freshly squeezed, about 3-4 lemons + 1 1/2 cups cold water . 3 - 3 tablespoons blue raspberry syrup - recommended is Torani brand. 4 - Ice - as needed. 5- Fresh mint - for garnish. How to: Simple Syrup Place water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stir frequently until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat. Making the Blue Raspberry Lemonade: Combine the lemon juice and simple syrup in a small pitcher. Add the cold water and flavored syrup and ice. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust quantity of water added if needed, so not to make it too diluted. Pour into serving glasses. Garnish with fresh mint if desired. Enjoy cold. Try it and let us know! CatiesCause.org #CatiesCause #monthlymocktails #seasonoflove #firstmonday

🚀 5 Ingredients, 5 Minutes Challenge! ⏱️🍽️ Got 5 minutes? Let’s whip up something delicious with just 5 simple ingredients! Who says great food needs to be complicated? 💁♀️ This quick & easy Tomato Basil Bruschetta is the perfect snack or appetizer when you're short on time but still want a flavorful bite! 🍅🌿 Here’s the recipe: 1⃣ Cherry Tomatoes (1 cup, halved) 🍅 2️⃣ Fresh Basil Leaves (A handful, chopped) 🌿 3️⃣ Garlic (1 clove, minced) 🧄 4️⃣ Olive Oil (2 tbsp) 🫒 5️⃣ Baguette Slices (4-5 slices, toasted) 🥖 How to Make It: Toast your baguette slices until crispy. In a bowl, mix halved cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and minced garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, season with a pinch of salt & pepper, and toss gently. Spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted baguette slices. Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, vibrant dish! 🥳 💬 Your Turn: I challenge YOU to share a dish made with only 5 ingredients in under 5 minutes! Tag me @Mukhfood and use #5Ingredients5Minutes so I can see your creations! Who’s up for the challenge? 🙌 #QuickRecipes #5IngredientsOrLess #FoodChallenge #CookingSimplified #Mukhfood

Have you ever tasted a dessert so delightful that it left you speechless? The Olive Garden Strawberry Cream Cake recipe is one such treat. This cake combines layers of moist sponge, luscious cream, and fresh strawberries, creating a heavenly dessert. If you're looking to surprise your friends and family with a show-stopping dessert, this is it. In this recipe: - Ingredients for the cake, filling, and sauce - Step-by-step baking instructions - Tips for perfect assembly Baking this cake may seem daunting, but it's quite manageable with the right steps. Plus, the payoff is more than worth it. Imagine slicing into this beauty and savoring the perfect blend of creamy and fruity flavors. If you love strawberries, you'll fall head over heels for this cake. For those interested in making a versatile strawberry sauce, check out our strawberry sauce recipe. It pairs wonderfully with many desserts, including this cake. Also, if you aim for a professional finish, consider our Swiss Meringue Buttercream recipe. This buttercream can elevate any homemade cake to bakery-quality status. Ready to get started? Grab your apron, and let's dive into the delicious world of baking. This Olive Garden Strawberry Cream Cake recipe is waiting to stun everyone at your next gathering. Check out the full recipe here: https://lnkd.in/edezMMfY 🍓🍰 #StrawberryCreamCake #OliveGardenCopycat #BakingLove #DeliciousDesserts

It's a unique challenge and joy to try making dishes inspired by other countries for the very first time: This was my first attempt at making steamed rice noodle rolls (Cheung Fun, 腸粉), with an Asian-Inspired Dipping Sauce. Here is a quick approach on how to make this dish (I am no expert here!): You can find many simple recipes online. Mix water with rice flour, tapioca starch, a bit of corn starch, some sunflower seed oil, along with a pinch of sugar and salt. Add some additional water or rice flour until you arrive at your desired pancake-batter consistency. Pour a spoonful of the rice noodle batter into the well-oiled bottom section of a springform pan with a slightly-rasied edge, and place the bottom oiled pan section with the batter in a bamboo steamer for roughly 4 minutes. Remove the pan and rice noodle cake from the steamer once cooked. Carefully separate the steamed rice noodle sheet from the oiled metal pan, and roll the noodle sheet tightly together. Cut the rice noodle roll into sections, and serve with a dipping sauce consisting of: Fresh Lime Juice Soy sauce White granulated sugar Oyster Sauce Sesame Oil Togarashi spice blend Fresh cilantro leaves Or make the sauce however you like, this is just a fun suggestion--enjoy!

🥗🌿Fresh & Fruity Salad Vinaigrette🌿 - 3 tablespoons of BARI’s lemon infused olive oil - 1 tablespoon of BARi’s fig balsamic vinaigrette - Salt & crushed pepper to taste - 1 clove of garlic, minced Whisk all of these ingredients together to drizzle over salad. -- For salad: - Green leaf lettuce, spinach, arugula - 1 green apple, thinly sliced - 1tbsp. walnuts or pecans for an added crunch - 1 tsp. of honey drizzle for added sweetness - Optional: pomegranate seeds for an added pop of sweet tartness

Ever tried Tomato and Orange Soup? It's surprisingly amazing. 🤯 This recipe combines the rich, savoury flavours of tomatoes with the bright, citrusy notes of fresh orange, making it a refreshing yet hearty dish perfect for any season. Let us know what you think in the comments. 😍 🍅🍊 Tomato and Orange Soup 🍅🍊 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped 4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped 4 cups vegetable broth 1 cup fresh orange juice Zest of 1 orange Salt and pepper to taste Fresh basil or parsley for garnish Method: 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. 2. Add the chopped carrot and tomatoes to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. 4. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, let the soup cool slightly and blend it in batches in a blender. 5. Stir in the fresh orange juice and orange zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together. 6. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish. Notes: Garnish with a drizzle of cream, some fresh basil or parsley, seed, nuts or a combination of these. For a fuller flavour, try roasting your tomatoes before you add them in step 2. Preheat the oven to 160ºC. Put tomatoes on a large baking tray, scatter thyme & garlic, drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil. Roast for 35 mins. #CaraCaraNavels #Mandarins #NavelOranges #BloodOranges #AustralianCitrus #Tangelos #Lemons #Dekopon #HealthyEating #FoodieFaves #WickedlyHealthy #CitrusRecipes #FreshFlavors #HomeCooking #SoupSeason #CitrusLovers #HealthyRecipes #DeliciousAndNutritious #CitrusSoup

🍽️ Delectable Grilled Swordfish Recipe 🍋 Discover an effortless and exquisite Grilled Swordfish recipe that is certain to make a statement! Ingredients: - 4 center-cut swordfish steaks (approximately 6 oz each, 1 inch thick) - Salt and freshly ground pepper - 3 tablespoons of olive oil - 2 teaspoons of soy sauce - 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar - 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary - 1 tablespoon of minced garlic - 2 teaspoons of ground coriander - 1 teaspoon of ground cumin - Juice of 1 lemon Instructions: 1. Preheat the grill, broiler, or grill pan. 2. Season the swordfish steaks with salt and pepper on both sides. 3. In a flat dish, blend olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, rosemary, garlic, coriander, cumin, lemon juice, and pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly. 4. Place the fish steaks in the marinade, ensuring even coating on both sides, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. 5. If grilling, cook the fish for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. If broiling, cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. This savory recipe is ideal for a swift and gratifying meal. Indulge in the flavors of grilled perfection! 🐟🔥 #GrilledSwordfish #SimpleRecipes #SeafoodDelight #macgregors #trainforlife #eatrealfood