Rocky Road Cookies

These Rocky Road Cookies are a delicious twist on the traditional rocky road flavor. These cookies are the perfect combination of chewy, crunchy, and gooey goodness, thanks to the addition of walnuts, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

Warm your oven up to 350F 175C and put parchment paper on baking sheets

Melt the butter and mix it with the white sugar and brown sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy

One at a time, add the eggs and beat well after each one

Add the vanilla extract and mix well

Mix the cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and flour together in a different bowl using a whisk

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix them together until they are just combined

Chop the walnuts and add them along with the mini marshmallows and chocolate chips

Place round tablespoons of dough about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets that have been prepared

After the oven is hot, bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the middle is still a little soft

Take the cookies out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets

Then, move them to wire racks to cool completely

With milk or your favorite hot drink, these Rocky Road Cookies are a great treat

Margherita Pizza

A simple Margherita pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil on a crust that is golden brown.

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• Fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 475F 245C

Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness

Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet

Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce

Tear fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the cheese

Drizzle olive oil over the top and season with salt and pepper

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned

Remove from the oven and let it cool for a minute before slicing

Serve hot and enjoy

Perfect Cup of Coffee

With this easy recipe, you can make the perfect cup of coffee. You can make it your own by adding sugar and cream.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of ground coffee
• 8 ounces of hot water
• 1-2 tablespoons of sugar optional
• 2 tablespoons of milk or cream optional

Instructions:

Bring water to a boil and let it cool down until its about 200F 93C

In a French press or coffee filter, put the coffee grounds

Make sure all of the coffee grounds are wet by pouring hot water over them

Set the timer for 4 minutes and taste it to see what you like best

For a French press, slowly press down on the plunger

For drip coffee, use a filter

If you want, you can add sugar and milk or cream

Mix well, and have fun

Marions Christmas Seafood Feast

Enjoy a delicious seafood feast this Christmas with this recipe from Marions Kitchen. The fresh prawns, mussels, and squid in this dish go well with the sweet cherry tomatoes and sour lemon and balsamic vinegar. It will look great as the centerpiece of your holiday table and will wow your guests

Ingredients:

• 500g large prawns, peeled and deveined
• 500g fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
• 500g squid tubes, cleaned and sliced into rings
• 300g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 390F 200C

Put prawns, mussels, squid rings, cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl

Toss until everything is well mixed

Move the seafood mix to a large baking dish and spread it out evenly

Before putting the dish in the oven, heat it up and roast it for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and the tomatoes are soft and toasty

Take it out of the oven when its done and sprinkle chopped parsley on top

Serve hot over cooked pasta or with crusty bread

Have a great time at your Christmas seafood feast

Vegan Slow Cooker Tom Kha Gai

Traditional Thai coconut soup, Tom Kha Gai, can be made in a slow cooker with this vegan twist. Its easy and tastes great. It has tofu, mushrooms, bell pepper, and a creamy coconut broth that smells great thanks to the herbs and spices that are added.

Ingredients:

• 1 can 13
• 5 oz full-fat coconut milk
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 package 14 oz firm tofu, drained and cubed
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
• 3 kaffir lime leaves
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes optional
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
• Sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions:

In a slow cooker, combine coconut milk, vegetable broth, tofu, mushrooms, bell pepper, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, lemongrass stalks, kaffir lime leaves, and chili flakes if using

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until flavors meld and vegetables are tender

Before serving, remove lemongrass stalks and kaffir lime leaves

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves and sliced green onions

Strawberry Apricot Popsicles

These vegan strawberry apricot popsicles are a tasty treat that has the sweet taste of strawberries and the sour taste of apricots. Theyre great for cooling off on a hot day or as a healthy dessert.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 cup apricot, pitted and chopped
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup coconut milk

Instructions:

Put strawberries, apricots, maple syrup, and lemon juice in a blender

Mix until its smooth

Add the coconut milk and blend it in again until everything is well mixed

Place the mix into popsicle molds

Place a popsicle stick in each mold

Put it in the freezer for at least four hours, or until its solid

Run warm water over the outside of the molds for a few seconds to get the popsicles out of them

Enjoy these fruity and cool popsicles

Cake Ball Bunny Bums

Delightful bunny bum-shaped cake pops that are as cute as they are delicious. Perfect for Easter or any occasion that calls for a sweet treat

Ingredients:

• 1 box cake mix any flavor
• 1/2 cup frosting any flavor
• 1 package white candy melts
• Pink candy melts
• Mini marshmallows
• Black edible ink marker
• Candy eyes
• Sprinkles optional

Instructions:

Bake the cake according to the package instructions

Let the cake cool completely and crumble it into a large bowl

Add the frosting to the crumbled cake and mix until well combined

Shape the mixture into small balls to form bunny bums

Melt the white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl

Dip each cake ball into the melted candy coating, ensuring they are fully coated

Place the coated cake balls on a parchment-lined tray and let them set in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes

Melt the pink candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl

Dip the bottom part of each cake ball into the pink candy melts to create the bunny feet

Attach a mini marshmallow to the center of the pink-coated area for the bunny tail

Use the black edible ink marker to draw bunny paw prints on each foot

Attach candy eyes above the bunny feet using a small amount of melted candy coating

Optional: Decorate with sprinkles to add extra flair

Let the cake pops set completely in the refrigerator before serving