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Garlic Shrimp & Asparagus Zoodle Pizza

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Indulge in the flavors of garlic shrimp and asparagus over zucchini noodle pasta on a delicious pizza crust. This unique pizza combines seafood and veggies for a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Ingredients: 1 pizza dough 1/2 cup garlic butter sauce 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 cup asparagus spears, trimmed and blanched 2 zucchinis, spiralized into noodles 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste Red pepper flakes optional Fresh basil leaves for garnish Instructions: Set your oven to 475F 245C before you start cooking On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to the thickness you want Put the dough that has been rolled out on a pizza stone or a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper Spread the garlic butter sauce out on the pizza dough so that it cov...

Umami Girl Soft Shell Crab Sandwich

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Soft shell crab that is crispy and fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles that are smashed between two soft toasted rolls are the perfect combination. If you're craving seafood, this Umami Girl Soft Shell Crab Sandwich is the way to go. Ingredients: 4 soft shell crabs, cleaned 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning Salt and pepper to taste 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Vegetable oil for frying 4 soft sandwich rolls, split and toasted Lettuce leaves Sliced tomatoes Pickles or pickle slices Mayonnaise or aioli Hot sauce optional Instructions: In a shallow dish, mix together flour, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper Dip each crab into the seasoned flour, then into the beaten eggs, and finally into the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat Fry the crabs until golden ...

Fig-a-licious Pork Burgers

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Delicious pork burgers with a unique twist of sweet and savory flavors from chopped dried figs. Perfect for a summer barbecue! Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork 1/2 cup dried figs, chopped 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 egg Salt and pepper to taste 4 burger buns Lettuce, tomato, and your favorite toppings for serving Instructions: In a large bowl, combine ground pork, chopped figs, breadcrumbs, diced red onion, minced garlic, and the egg Season with salt and pepper to taste Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into burger patties Preheat your grill to medium-high heat Place the pork patties on the preheated grill and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side or until fully cooked Toast the burger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes until they are golden...

Tomatillo Bloody Mary

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The Tomatillo Bloody Mary is a tangy and colorful take on the classic cure-all. With the zesty flavor of tomatillos combined with the kick of vodka and traditional Bloody Mary ingredients, this drink is perfect for brunch or any occasion. Ingredients: 2 oz vodka 4 oz tomatillo juice 1/2 oz lime juice 1/2 oz lemon juice 1 tsp horseradish 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce Hot sauce to taste Salt and pepper to taste Garnish: Tomatillo slice, lime wedge, celery stalk Instructions: In a shaker, combine vodka, tomatillo juice, lime juice, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper Shake well Strain into a glass filled with ice Garnish with a tomatillo slice, lime wedge, and celery stalk Serve and enjoy!

Poppy Seed Muffins

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These muffins with poppy seeds and a hint of lemony goodness are a delightful treat. They're the ideal choice for a snack or breakfast. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined Grease a muffin tin or use muffin liners, and fill each cup 2/3 full with the muffin batter Bake...

Philly Cheesesteak Loaded Fries

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Philly Cheesesteak Loaded Fries have all the tastes of a traditional Philly cheesesteak and all the crunchy goodness of loaded fries. This dish is tasty and filling, and it's great to share with family and friends. Ingredients: 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 bag frozen French fries, cooked according to package instructions 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapenos optional 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley optional 1/4 cup sour cream optional Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F 200C In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat Add thinly sliced beef sirloin to the skillet and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes Add sliced onion and bell peppers to the skillet...

Golden Turmeric Granola Clusters - Blissful Basil

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These golden turmeric granola clusters are a delightful blend of oats, nuts, coconut, and warming spices like turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger. They're sweetened naturally with maple syrup and provide a deliciously crunchy snack or topping for yogurt or smoothie bowls. Ingredients: 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup raw nuts almonds, cashews, or walnuts 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup melted coconut oil 1 tablespoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup dried fruit optional Instructions: Warm the oven up to 325F 160C and put parchment paper on a baking sheet Put shredded coconut, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground black pepper, and salt in a large bowl Fill the bowl with rolled oats Well mix until coated all...