Valentine’s Day Love + HM #218

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Valentine’s Day Love + HM #218

It’s easy to share some Valentine’s Day love without spending a lot of money or going anywhere fancy. Show those who are special to you how much you care with some of the fabulous breakfast or dessert ideas that make Valentine’s Day fun. Check out the 8 great date ideas, as well as some cute home decor. Plus, you can find even more wonderful Valentine’s Day ideas from t he other gals of Home Matters. Enjoy with love!

Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas from Liz @ Love and Marriage

Valentine Home Decor Ideas from Ashley @ Frugal Coupon Living

75+ Cute Valentine’s Day Desserts from Ashton @ Something Swanky

8 Great Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day from Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai

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Breakfast – A Better Way to Start Your Day + HM #200

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Breakfast – A Better Way to Start Your Day + HM #200

It’s Better Breakfast Month! The gals of Home Matters have some greaat ideas for healthy breakfasts that you can make-ahead, freeze, take on-the-go, and more. We hope you find many ways to start your day with a better breakfast. Enjoy!

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Baked zucchini appetizers with cheese and herbs

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German Pancakes A Traditional Family Recipe

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Here is a tasty recipe that is great for busy school days, leisurely weekends, or special holiday brunches — German Pancakes! Make them a tradition in your family.

German Pancakes Recipe

Capturing a Family Tradition

When I was a kid, it was always a great morning when you woke up and smelled German Pancakes cooking. Mmm, I’m getting hungry already. Why is that? Because we are making German Pancakes today. This recipe is easy, versatile, and delicious! That is why it has been a family tradition for generations.

German Pancakes are a crepe-like pancake, they are large and thin. You brush them with Gold’n Soft spreadable butter and add cinnamon and sugar, or jellies, jams, fresh fruit, or whatever you like. Roll the pancake, sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired and serve. They are perfect for a family with differing tastes because you make them individually. Have all one flavor (like me, cinnamon and sugar – yum!), or mix it up.

These pancakes are quick and easy, so they are a perfect choice for fueling the kids up before school, a leisurely weekend breakfast, or a holiday brunch.

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German Pancakes Recipe

Ingredients:

1-1/4 Cup – Milk
4 – Eggs
1 Cup – Flour
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
Gold’n Soft Spreadable Butter
Fillings of Choice: Cinnamon and Sugar; Jams; Jellies, Fruit, etc.
Powdered Sugar (Optional)
Syrup (optional)

Directions:

Crack open the Eggs into a bowl.
Add Milk to eggs, beat well.
Mix Flour and Salt in a separate bowl.
Stir flour and salt mixture into the milk and eggs gradually, until smooth.
The batter will be thin.
Heat a heavy 8-inch to 10-inch skillet and grease lightly with butter or oil.
Pour only enough batter to make a very thin pancake. Tip the skillet from side to side and around to help spread the pancake batter as needed.
Cook on one side (without flipping) until the pancake begins to blister or bubble. Flip the pancake and cook the other side until a light golden color. Do not over cook. You do not want them to get hard or crispy. NOTE: Pancakes cook very quickly, pay attention.
Remove from skillet and place on a board.
Once you have several pancakes stacked on the board, you can begin filling one at a time.
Brush one side only with Gold’n Soft butter.
Add about 1 to 2 Tablespoon(s) of your desired filling: Cinnamon and Sugar; Jam; Jelly; Fruit; etc. to the buttered side.
Roll pancake from one edge all the way across to the other side.
Place rolled pancake (or two) on a plate and dust with Powdered Sugar.

NOTE: If you have two cooks, one can be cooking the pancakes while the other fills and rolls them. Kids love to help with these pancakes.

You can see above how I butter a pancake and sprinkled it with cinnamon and sugar before rolling it — that’s my favorite! Below is a slideshow of how to roll a German pancake with fresh fruit.

Raspberry Banana German Pancakes 1

Raspberry Banana German Pancakes 2

Raspberry Banana German Pancakes 3

Raspberry Banana German Pancakes 4

Raspberry Banana German Pancakes 5

Raspberry Banana German Pancakes 6

Printable Recipe – German Pancakes

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German Pancakes Recipe

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5 mins

Cook time

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Total time

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Here is a tasty recipe that is great for busy school days, leisurely weekends, or special holiday brunches -- German Pancakes! Make them a tradition in your family.

from: Life With Lorelai

Type: Breakfast

Cuisine: German

Ingredients:

1-1/4 Cup - Milk
4 - Eggs
1 Cup - Flour
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
Butter
Fillings of Choice: Cinnamon and Sugar; Jams; Jellies, Fruit, etc.
Powdered Sugar (Optional)
Syrup (optional).

Directions:

Crack open the Eggs into a bowl.
Add Milk to eggs, beat well.
Mix Flour and Salt in a separate bowl.
Stir flour and salt mixture into the milk and eggs gradually, until smooth.
The batter will be thin.
Heat a heavy 8-inch to 10-inch skillet and grease lightly with butter or oil.
Pour only enough batter to make a very thin pancake. Tip the skillet from side to side and around to help spread the pancake batter as needed.
Cook on one side (without flipping) until the pancake begins to blister or bubble. Flip the pancake and cook the other side until a light golden color. Do not over cook. You do not want them to get hard or crispy. NOTE: Pancakes cook very quickly, pay attention.
Remove from skillet and place on a board.
Once you have several pancakes stacked on the board, you can begin filling one at a time.
Brush one side only with butter.
Add about 1 to 2 Tablespoon(s) of your desired filling: Cinnamon and Sugar; Jam; Jelly; Fruit; etc. to the buttered side.
Roll pancake from one edge all the way across to the other side.
Place rolled pancake (or two) on a plate and dust with Powdered Sugar

Notes

If you have two cooks, one can be cooking the pancakes while the other fills and rolls them. Kids love to help with these pancakes.

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As you can tell, German Pancakes are still one of my all time favorite breakfasts. So much so that we sometimes have them for dinner. Who says pancakes are only for breakfast? LOL You can even fill these pancakes with savory items such as chicken, asparagus, and more. The sky is the limit.

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Avocado Eggs Florentine Toast Recipe

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Busy schedules got your life on the run? Avocado Eggs Florentine Toast is a quick and easy pick-me-up recipe for more energy and alertness.

Avocado Eggs Florentine Toast

A Quick and Easy Recipe to boost Energy and Alertness

So, here we are, back to school and heading quickly for the holiday season. And what does that mean? Extremely busy schedules, life on the run, and the need for quick and easy pick-me-ups that provide more energy and alertness. That is where this fantastic recipe and Gold Peak® Tea Lattes & Coffee come into play.

You’ve heard it before, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But, still, you need lunch, dinner, and maybe even a snack. This delicious recipe is perfect for any time of the day. Avocado Eggs Florentine Toast is packed with protein and nutrients that make it a smart choice to help boost your energy.

Avocado Eggs Florentine Toast Recipe

Ingredients:

1 – Avocado
1 – Handful Fresh Spinach Leaves
1/4 – Shallot
1 – Roma Tomato
4 – Eggs
Cracked Wheat Sourdough Bread
Salt
Pepper
Cooking Oil

Directions:

Once you start cooking, things move very quickly, so have everything prepped and ready to go.
Slice the Roma Tomato and Shallot, set aside.
Chiffonade the Spinach, set aside.
Separate 3 Egg Whites, add 1 Whole Egg (or you could use whole eggs), lightly beat. Set aside.
Mash Avocado with a fork, set aside. (see my Avocado Tips & Tricks)
Lightly spray skillet with Cooking Oil, heat skillet.
Place 2 slices of Cracked Wheat Sourdough Bread (or your bread of choice) in the toaster to toast while you are cooking.
Saute Shallots, then add Spinach, until wilted.
Add Eggs to the pan and scramble soft, about 2 minutes.

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This delicious recipe is perfect for any time of the day. Avocado Eggs Florentine Toast is packed with protein and nutrients that make it a smart choice to help boost your energy.

from: Life With Lorelai

Type: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Serves: 2 servings

Ingredients:

1 - Avocado
1 - Handful Fresh Spinach Leaves
1/4 - Shallot
1 - Roma Tomato
4 - Eggs
Cracked Wheat Sourdough Bread
Salt
Pepper
Cooking Oil

Directions:

Once you start cooking, things move very quickly, so have everything prepped and ready to go.
Slice the Roma Tomato and Shallot, set aside.
Chiffonade the Spinach, set aside.
Separate 3 Egg Whites, add 1 Whole Egg (or you could use whole eggs), lightly beat. Set aside.
Mash Avocado with a fork, set aside. (see my Avocado Tips & Tricks - https://bit.ly/2eIn6wC)
Lightly spray skillet with Cooking Oil, heat skillet.
Place 2 slices of Cracked Wheat Sourdough Bread (or your bread of choice) in the toaster to toast while you are cooking.
Saute Shallots, then add Spinach, until wilted.
Add Eggs to the pan and scramble soft, about 2 minutes.

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My favorite is the Salted Caramel Coffee Drink, I am a sucker for anything caramel. LOL Rory loves the Vanilla Chai Tea Latte, but all of the flavors are delicious and a great way to perk up a midday slump.

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Chayote Squash Patties Quick And Easy Recipe

Learn how to use chayote squash and get an easy 15-minute recipe for chayote patties – perfect vegetarian burgers. A nutritious vegan option. #ChayoteSquash #Vegan #VegetarianBurger

Vegetarian Burgers – Chayote Squash Patties

A Quick and Easy 15-Minute Recipe

A chayote squash has a pear-like shape feature and is pale lime green in color.

Chayote squash is uniquely known for its pear-like shape and pale lime green color. Because almost every part of the chayote squash is edible, it’s a very useful fruit in culinary. From its fruit to its tendril and flowers and even its roots, they are all edible. Its core has small seeds and are also edible but usually discarded. Its taste is merely dull allowing it to be a carrier sponge for other ingredients’ flavor.

Some chayote leaves that are fresh can also be eaten.

Although the chayote squash is dull in taste, it has some nutritional values such as vitamin C, vitamin B6, and folate. It also has dietary fiber, which is very high in potassium and very low in sodium. This combination is ideal for maintaining a healthy blood pressure. Chayote squash is also used for medicinal purposes such as the treatment of vascular diseases and kidney stones. Because of the nutritional values, chayote squash can give, other countries have conducted a research on chayote squash as part of an alternative feeding in some countries such as Mexico. There have been studies about other nutritional values of a chayote squash.

Chayote squash patty is a cheaper alternative for expensive vegan burgers.

Growing a Chayote Squash

The chayote squash is available all throughout the year. Fall is the peak season for harvest. If you plan to grow a chayote squash in your yard, you may start planting the whole fruit 3 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date in spring. You may do this when the weather has warmed. It is best to grow a chayote squash in summer when the weather varies from very warm to hot. It is best to plant it in tropical or subtropical regions. Chayote squash may require 120 to 150 frost-free days before you can harvest them.

When watering chayote squash, just give it even, regular water and make sure that you don’t let the soil dry out. Adding aged compost to the planting bed before planting the chayote squash may also help grow healthy plants. Although gardening may seem easy to do, the process is a little bit tricky. With this, you might need several tools and gadget to achieve a healthy garden successfully. One of these tools is the digital PH meters to test the acidity of the soil or water that you use in your garden

You can also make vegetable fritters from chayote squash.

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Different Applications with Chayote Squash

There are a lot of ways on how to cook chayote squash. It may be eaten raw or cooked. If a chayote squash is not yet matured or is young, you may slice or shred it in salads. You may also serve it with other ingredients like cabbage, citrus, and fresh herbs for a healthier dish. It may also be pickled and preserved. Others way to serve chayote squash is a grill, stir-fry, boil, steam, and bake.

Moreover, a ripe chayote squash can be boiled, mashed, roasted, and served just like how you serve potatoes. You can also peel and slice the chayote squash and add it to soups, stews, curries, and casseroles. However, in this section, we will share how to make a patty from chayote squash. Patty is a favorite kid’s choice of food. This recipe is indeed a creative way to incorporate vegetables into your child’s favorite dish.

Chayote squash can be sliced and shredded into a salad

How To Make a Patty From Chayote Squash

Do you want to know how to make a patty from a chayote squash? Here’s an easy and fun recipe for you to try! To start with, you will need the following.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion (chopped)
½ pound Portobello mushrooms (coarsely chopped)
½ tablespoon fresh ginger root (finely chopped)
1 cup corn kernels, fresh or canned (drained)
1 cup chayote squash (peeled and cubed)
½ chopped almonds (toasted)
1 cup brown rice
¼ cup black beans (cooked)
1 ½ cups cornflake crumbs
2 large eggs (beaten)
Salt (to taste)
Ground pepper (to taste)

Chayote is packed with nutrients that are good for the body.

How to cook it:

Put olive oil in a large sauté pan and wait until it becomes hot.
Add the onion and stir to coat it with oil.
Sauté the onion with medium heat fire for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
Add the mushrooms and cook over high heat until it becomes brownish in color and the juice is released from the mushrooms.
Lower the heat to medium fire and add ginger root, corn, chayote squash and sauté them for 4 minutes.
Add the vegetable mixture and the rest of the ingredients into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture looks like chopped meat.
Form the mixture into patties and place them on a grill until the color turns brown. You may also place them under a broiler.
Serve with grilled onions and tomatoes.

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Learn how to use chayote squash and get an easy 15-minute recipe for chayote patties - perfect vegetarian burgers. A nutritious vegan option.

from: Life With Lorelai

Type: Dinner

Cuisine: Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion (chopped)
½ pound Portobello mushrooms (coarsely chopped)
½ tablespoon fresh ginger root (finely chopped)
1 cup corn kernels, fresh or canned (drained)
1 cup chayote squash (peeled and cubed)
½ chopped almonds (toasted)
1 cup brown rice
¼ cup black beans (cooked)
1 ½ cups cornflake crumbs
2 large eggs (beaten)
Salt (to taste)
Ground pepper (to taste)

Directions:

Put olive oil in a large sauté pan and wait until it becomes hot.
Add the onion and stir to coat it with oil.
Sauté the onion with medium heat fire for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
Add the mushrooms and cook over high heat until it becomes brownish in color and the juice is released from the mushrooms.
Lower the heat to medium fire and add ginger root, corn, chayote squash and sauté them for 4 minutes.
Add the vegetable mixture and the rest of the ingredients into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture looks like chopped meat.
Form the mixture into patties and place them on a grill until the color turns brown. You may also place them under a broiler.
Serve with grilled onions and tomatoes.

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Now you know how to make a patty from chayote squash, you can now enjoy a healthy and delicious meal you can eat for breakfast, lunch, or supper. Don’t forget to share it with your friends!

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Looking for other healthy recipe ideas? Try these:

Breakfast Recipes Packed With Protein, Coconut, and Blueberries

Spinach, Strawberry & Pine Nuts Salad

Best Organic Sunday Dinner Recipes

Watermelon, Blueberry & Feta Salad

Tomato & Grilled Bell Pepper Salad

Arugula Salad with Tomato and Pignolia

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Fried Tuna Pancakes With Potato Recipe

Serve your family something delicious and nutritious with Fried Tuna Pancakes for any meal. A quick and easy recipe that will tempt your taste buds.

Fried Tuna Pancakes with Potato

Delicious and nutritious for any meal

How to Make Fried Tuna Pancakes with Potato, Onion, and Garlic

Looking for a different way to use tuna? Try this tuna pancakes recipe that you will surely love.

Canned tuna is a favorite of many people around the world. When I was in college, I remember regularly buying canned tuna because it has many uses. It can serve as a snack, a standalone dish, and as a sandwich spread.

Do you want a tuna dish that’s different? Then check out this fried tuna pancakes recipe. It is a nutritious dish that you can prepare and cook in less than an hour. And it’s so delicious that your kids will love it, too.

Is canned tuna safe to consume?

Before we get into the recipe, I would like to focus first on canned tuna. Is it safe to consume? Or should you just opt for fresh tuna?

I mentioned this because there are some people who believe that canned tuna contains mercury which can harm the nervous system and other parts of the body. Mercury occurs in the environment particularly the oceans, and fishes like tuna can absorb it.

The good news is that canned tuna is very healthy and safe to consume because it doesn’t have mercury. And according to dietitians, fresh tuna steak is more likely to have mercury than canned tuna as the latter is made with younger fish.

Experts also agree that consuming a can of tuna every week is alright, even if you are pregnant.

What are the health benefits of canned tuna?

Canned tuna is also packed with many nutrients that can do a lot of wonders to your body. It contains omega-3 fatty acids that promote good brain function. This is an essential fatty acid that has also been shown effective in reducing inflammation in the body as well as lower risks of heart disease and cancer.

Canned tuna also has high levels of niacin, a B-vitamin that helps keep the digestive system healthy. Niacin can also keep the skin glowing and our nerves well-functioning. In fact, a three-ounce serving of canned tuna has about 11 milligrams of niacin.

Another good seafood source of niacin is canned oysters.

Finally, canned tuna has a good amount of vitamin B 12 that supports normal brain function and aids in red blood cell production.

How to buy canned tuna

While canned tuna is safe and healthy to eat, this doesn’t mean that you should just get and buy any canned tuna you see on the grocery shelves.

There are plenty of tuna species, but the best one is skipjack or light tuna. Fortunately for all of us, this is also the most commonly found in tuna cans on grocery store shelves. There’s just one problem with this tuna—it has a light gray color that is slightly unappealing to most people. But if you could not care less about the color, then I suggest you go for a canned tuna using this tuna type.

I also recommend that you shop for those canned tuna products caught by troll or pole-and-line. This is considered as the most environment-friendly and sustainable option. As such, canned tuna with labels such as “school caught” are the ones you should be getting.

You should also think twice about getting flavored tunas since these have excessive amounts of sugar and salt.

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Fried Tuna Pancakes with Potato, Onion, and Garlic Recipe

This recipe takes about 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking time. It yields four servings.

Ingredients:

One large potato, peeled and cubed
Four cans of tuna, drained
One egg
1/4 cup of chopped onion
1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon of dry breadcrumbs
1 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste

Step by step guide:

Place the cubed potato in a small pot. Add salted water and cover it. Bring this to a boil before reducing the heat to medium low. Simmer until tender, or for around 20 minutes.
Drain and let the steam dry for 1-2 minutes. Mash the potato using a fork in a bowl.
Combine the tuna, onion, egg, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, bread crumbs cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper into the potato.

Tip 1: If there is no Dijon mustard in your pantry, you can totally use these mustard substitutes like wasabi, honey mustard, etc.

Divide this into eight equal portions. Shape them into patties.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet placed over medium heat. Fry the patties for about 3 minutes per side, or until they turn brown and crispy.

Tip 2: Pour enough olive oil to coat the skillet so that the patties won’t easily break apart.

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Type: Main

Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 large potato, peeled and cubed
4 cans of tuna, drained
1 egg
1/4 cup of chopped onion
1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon of dry breadcrumbs
1 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:

Place the cubed potato in a small pot. Add salted water and cover it. Bring this to a boil before reducing the heat to medium low. Simmer until tender, or for around 20 minutes.
Drain and let the steam dry for 1-2 minutes. Mash the potato using a fork in a bowl.
Combine the tuna, onion, egg, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, bread crumbs cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper into the potato.
Tip 1: If there is no Dijon mustard in your pantry, you can totally use mustard substitutes like wasabi, honey mustard, etc. Find 5 Mustard Substitutes at https://cookthestone.com/dijon-mustard-substitute/
Divide this into eight equal portions. Shape them into patties.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet placed over medium heat. Fry the patties for about 3 minutes per side, or until they turn brown and crispy.
Tip 2: Pour enough olive oil to coat the skillet so that the patties won’t easily break apart.

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Conclusion

Canned tuna is a good source of nutrients especially if you are on the go. It can also be served in different ways. Try the recipe I shared above if you want something that’s delicious and easy to prepare. This is filling enough for lunch and dinner.

What do you think of this recipe? Don’t hesitate to write in your thoughts on the comments section below.

I want to thank Susan for sharing this amazing recipe and her beautiful photos with us today. I cannot wait to give this dish a try!

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If you are looking for something to go alongside these tuna pancakes, try my Arugula Salad with Tomato and Pignolia or Spinach, Strawberry & Pine Nuts Salad.

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12 Pastry Recipes Perfect For Mother’s Day Brunch

Sweet or savory pastries are perfect for Mother’s Day or anytime. Check out this Pastry Recipes roundup for some delicious and easy brunch ideas.

12 Pastry Recipes

Sweet and Savory – Perfect for Mother’s Day or Anytime

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so do something special for the mom’s in your life. How about hosting a brunch? When celebrating you want things to be delicious, impressive, and tasty. Believe me, when I say not only do these amazing pastry recipes deliver, they are quick and easy too!

So, take your pick from among these sweet or savory pastries, or even go with a combination. Everyone will love your brunch.

Sweet Pastry Recipes

Chocolate Croissants in 20 minutes from Kat and Melinda @ Home Made Interest

“A flaky golden outside and a melted chocolate inside make this easy Chocolate Croissant recipe one of my favorites!”

30 Minute Orange Knots from Amy @ Little Dairy On The Prairie

“30 Minute Orange Knotts – semi-homemade orange rolls are a favorite no fuss morning pastry that always impresses guests! They are pretty, bursting with orange flavor, and quick!”

Puff Pastry Nutella Apple Roses from Kathleen @ Hapa Nom Nom

“Super flaky puff pastry, rich and creamy Nutella, and sweet apples rolled into beautiful rose-shapes. They’re deceptively easy to make and totally delicious!”

Lemon Blackberry Mini Tarts from Marion @ Life Tastes Good

“Lemon Blackberry Mini Tarts make an impressive dessert perfect for special occasions, such as Mother’s Day. The cutest little pastry puff encases my incredibly easy-to-make Luscious Lemon Curd topped off with a sweet and juicy blackberry.”

Mom’s Cream Horn (Trubochki) Recipe from Natasha @ Natasha’s Kitchen

“You don’t have to wait for a party to make these puff pastry cream horns. They are easy and super impressive.”

Lemon Chiffon Roulade from Shirl @ Baker Sweet Maker

“…I made a home-y version of Lemon Chiffon Roulade. Made with a filling of Lemon Mascarpone Mousse and served with a mix of berries, it makes a great combination for Mother’s Day, but also for anytime.”

Raspberry Almond Scones from Maria and Josh @ Two Peas & Their Pod

“Raspberry Almond Scones – a sweet treat for breakfast, brunch, or any time of the day!”

French Apricot Tart Recipe from Tina @ Fusion Craftiness

“French tart dough is a great start to building those skills and that is why I love French tarts! I even succeeded on the first try!”

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Savory Pastry Recipes

Mini Puff Pastry Quiche from Georgia @ The Comfort Of Cooking

“Bake a batch of mini puff pastry quiche for Mother’s Day, or for a special spring brunch any weekend!”

Mashed Potato Puff Pastry Braid from Manali @ Cook With Manali

“Wow your guests at your next party with this easy Mashed Potato Puff Pastry Braid! Super easy to make with minimal ingredients and prep time but high on flavor!”

Easy Asparagus Tart from Erin @ Well Plated

“One of my favorite writers describes the wait for spring as, ‘waiting for asparagus.’ I’d like to update her portrayal to, ‘waiting for Easy Asparagus Tart.'”

Easy Puff Pastry Ham and Cheese Quiche from Ashley @ The Recipe Rebel

“Puff pastry makes this Ham and Cheese Quiche so easy! No dough to prep, just press into the pan, fill and bake — perfect for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or any holiday brunch!”

I hope you have enjoyed this pastry recipes roundup and found some inspiration for hosting your own celebration. But remember, these pastries are not just for special occasions, they are for anytime!

If you like these recipes, you may also try this Easy Creme Brulee Recipe!

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Breakfast Recipes Packed With Protein, Coconut, And Blueberries

Vegan recipes that provide the protein and flavor you want first thing in the morning. Have a Coconut Smoothie or Blueberry Pancakes for breakfast or snack.

Breakfast Recipes

Packed with Protein, Coconut, and Blueberries

In today’s fast food-oriented culture, it is vital more than ever, to seek out healthy and nutritious alternatives for one’s diet. Vegan selections provide such an option. This certainly includes breakfast, which is often considered by experts to be the most important meal of the day. Indeed, with a full day of activities in store, you want to have the nutritional energy to start your day off successfully.

This typically entails meal offerings high in protein and low in starchy carbohydrates. In addition, you are probably going to desire a morning meal that does not take up too much of your valuable time preparing. With this in mind, here are the vegan breakfast recipes that are exactly what the doctor ordered – delicious, nutritious and easy to whip up.

Creamy Coconut Flavored Protein Smoothie

This is an easily prepared breakfast option that seems more like a delectable treat, rather than the nutritious repast that it actually is. Not only will you find this healthy morning shake with a crushed ice right from your home cooler to be a delicious offering, but also fulfilling, due in part, to the respectable portions of protein (21 grams) and fiber (7 grams) that each serving contains.

Here’s what you will need to get started:

1 scoop cup of protein powder (vanilla)
1 fresh banana (frozen)
¾ cup of coconut milk (non-sweetened)
1 ½ tablespoon of coconut oil
2 tablespoons of coconut flakes (non-sweetened)
1 tablespoon of coconut cream (this is optional)
½ cup of crushed ice

Once you have all of your ingredients assembled and ready to go, the next couple of steps quick and easy. First, take all of your ingredients, except the coconut cream, and place in a blender. Blend your ingredients until they attain a creamy consistency.

Next, pour the contents from the blender into a large cup or glass. Separately, mix your coconut cream in a small bowl until contents become fluffy. Finally, pour the coconut cream on top of your smoothie. Your morning protein smoothie is now ready to serve.

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A delicious and healthy Vegan recipe that provides the protein and flavor you want first thing in the morning.

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Type: Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 scoop cup of protein powder (vanilla)
1 fresh banana (frozen)
¾ cup of coconut milk (non-sweetened)
1 ½ tablespoon of coconut oil
2 tablespoons of coconut flakes (non-sweetened)
1 tablespoon of coconut cream (this is optional)
½ cup of crushed ice

Directions:

Take all of your ingredients, except the coconut cream, and place in a blender.
Blend your ingredients until they attain a creamy consistency.
Pour the contents from the blender into a large cup or glass.
Separately, mix your coconut cream in a small bowl until contents become fluffy.
Pour the coconut cream on top of your smoothie.
Your morning protein smoothie is now ready to serve.

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Protein Rich Blueberry Pancakes

No breakfast is complete without the presence of a few fluffy, golden brown pancakes. This high-protein vegan offering has the right balance of tradition, nutrition, and preparation ease to make it a first-choice culinary favorite for the entire family. In fact, with only 15 minutes required to prepare this meal, this pancake recipe is particularly inviting to early risers on the move.

You will need the following ingredients to get started:

½ scoop cup of your favorite protein powder (vanilla works best)
2 tablespoons of coconut flour
1/3 cup of oat flour
¾ teaspoon of vanilla extract
¼ cup of almond milk (non-sweetened)
2 tablespoons of coconut milk yogurt
1 teaspoon of baking powder
¼ cup of egg whites
1 fresh, large egg
½ teaspoon of baking soda
¼ cup of apple sauce (non-sweetened)
1/3 cup of blueberries (fresh)
¼ cup of maple syrup

With your ingredients on hand, it is time to prepare your batter. Begin by placing all of your dry ingredients (i.e. oat and coconut flour, baking powder, etc.) into a properly sized mixing bowl. Stir until contents are thoroughly combined. Once this is complete, add your wet ingredients, plus your eggs, to the dry contents in the mixing bowl. Stir until the contents are evenly mixed. Now it is time to add in your blueberries (or other berry options if you so desire).

Stir to combine all your ingredients. Let your mixed batter sit for about 5 minutes. While you are waiting for a batter, you can begin prepping your cooking pan by preheating and adding cooking spray (preferably non-stick). You are now ready to begin cooking. Pour ¼ to 1/3 cup of batter per pancake into your cooking pan. Cook each side of your pancakes for approximately 3 minutes or until the coloring becomes brownish gold. Now you are ready to serve and enjoy.

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Protein Rich Blueberry Pancakes

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Cook time

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Total time

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A delicious and healthy Vegan recipe that provides the protein and flavor you want first thing in the morning.

from: Life With Lorelai

Type: Breakfast

Ingredients:

½ scoop cup of your favorite protein powder (vanilla works best)
2 tablespoons of coconut flour
1/3 cup of oat flour
¾ teaspoon of vanilla extract
¼ cup of almond milk (non-sweetened)
2 tablespoons of coconut milk yogurt
1 teaspoon of baking powder
¼ cup of egg whites
1 fresh, large egg
½ teaspoon of baking soda
¼ cup of apple sauce (non-sweetened)
1/3 cup of blueberries (fresh)
¼ cup of maple syrup

Directions:

Prepare your batter.
Begin by placing all of your dry ingredients (i.e. oat and coconut flour, baking powder, etc.) into a properly sized mixing bowl.
Stir until contents are thoroughly combined.
Add wet ingredients, plus your eggs, to the dry contents in the mixing bowl.
Stir until evenly mixed.
Add blueberries (or other berry options if you so desire).
Stir to combine.
Let your mixed batter sit for about 5 minutes.
Prepping your cooking pan by preheating and adding cooking spray (preferably non-stick).
Once ready, pour ¼ to 1/3 cup of batter per pancake into your cooking pan.
Cook each side of your pancakes for approximately 3 minutes or until the coloring becomes brownish gold.
Serve and enjoy.

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These are just two great vegan recipes that provide the protein and flavor you want first thing in the morning. If you are looking for a healthy alternative that will not impact negatively on your time and happens to be delicious, you cannot go wrong with these offerings.

~Amily Blanch

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15 BLT Recipe Ideas – Re-imagine The Classic

Re-imagine the classic favorite with these 15 recipe twists on the Bacon Lettuce, and Tomato sandwich. Celebrate with BLT recipe ideas for every meal or party.

15 BLT Recipe Ideas

Re-imagine the Classic Favorite with These Tasty Twists

I have to admit, a good bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich is one of my all-time favorites. There is just something sublime about the melding of those savory and fresh ingredients. It is an easy sandwich that everyone knows how to make…or do they?

We have had a big laugh a couple of times within the last six weeks or so while dining at two different restaurants. I ordered the BLT sandwich, and both times my sandwich was served without tomato. What’s that? Bacon, lettuce, and TOAST??? Both waitresses were as shocked as we were, and the laughter just rolled.

Needless to say, BLTs have been on my radar, so I thought it would be fun to do a round-up of bacon, lettuce, and tomato inspired recipes. I’ve scoured the web and pulled together some amazing BLT recipe ideas that will make your mouth water. Plus, these varied twists on the classic can be served for breakfast, brunch, lunch, appetizers, dinner, you name it — they are delicious anytime, anywhere. And, take note, they all include tomato! LOL Enjoy the celebration…

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BLT Recipe Ideas – Twist on the Classic

Fried Green Tomato BLT from Julie and Debbie @ Cooks With Cocktails

“This fried green tomato BLT is made with buttery toasted bread, smoky bacon, crisp lettuce, juicy fried green tomatoes, and a zesty balsamic garlic mayo.“

BLT Bruschetta from Allyson @ Domestic Superhero

“everyone goes crazy over bacon, and this spin on traditional bruschetta is just so easy and tasty!”

BLT Pizza from Bev @ Bev Cooks

“And as if the crust wasn’t enough to do me in, I topped the whole dern thing with a BLT. Should we take a moment of silence?”

BLT Roll Ups from Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom

“This amazingly easy appetizer blends cream cheese, mayo, bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce in sliced wraps for a fresh take on the classic BLT!”

Grilled BLT Kabobs from Cade and Carrian @ Oh, Sweet Basil

“If you thought you loved a fat, juicy BLT sandwich you’re going to go nuts for these grilled BLT kabobs with a garlic aioli drizzle!”

BLT Pasta Salad from Brandie @ The Country Cook

“When I saw this recipe for BLT Macaroni Salad, I knew that I had to make it!”

BLT Bites Recipe from Ronique @ Stagetecture

“…try this twist on the traditional bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich with these BLT bites that combine bacon, tomatoes, and more yummy ingredients.”

Breakfast BLT from right here on Life With Lorelai

“I decided to just go for it and make a BLT on the Buttermilk Biscuits… they were AMAZING!”

BLT Summer Roll from Vicky @ Avocado Pesto

“The classic BLT reconstructed and offered in new form — BLT Summer Roll recipe with Avocado”

Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich from Liz @ Pocket Change Gourmet

“There once was a grilled cheese sandwich that longed to be exciting, to be full of flavor and added crunch. And then along came the Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich.”

BLT Cole Slaw from Michelle @ The Whole Smiths

“…the perfect dish to take to any summer gathering that EVERYBODY will love… a BLT Cole Slaw.”

BLT Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap from Trish @ Mom On Timeout

“This BLT Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap has all the makings to become your new go-to recipe!”

Rachel Hollis’ BLT Bites from Cathy @ She Paused For Thought

“This simple recipe can be customized to your personal preference. I prefer to use sourdough bread, freshly made aioli & Romaine lettuce. Turkey bacon or Veggie Bacon is also a good option if you don’t eat pork.”

French Toast BLTs from Jaymee @ E Is For Eat

“It’s bacon. And french toast. What more do you need in a breakfast food?”

BLT Quesadillas from Nick @ Macheesmo

“…put a BLT twist on a simple Tex-Mex quesadilla.”

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Recipe Roundup – Top 16 Recipes of 2016

It’s the end of the year, and that means it is time to reminisce and take a look back over 2016. Today, we want to revisit the top 16 recipes of the year and bring you a tasty recipe roundup in the process. Get your taste buds ready!