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This easy Cacio E Pepe recipe requires only five simple ingredients, yet it delivers an incredibly flavorful and creamy pasta dish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant meal with minimal effort.

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti. 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, freshly ground. 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Salt, to taste.

Instructions: Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti. In a large skillet over medium heat, toast the ground black peppercorns until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with the unsalted butter. Toss until the butter is melted and coats the spaghetti. Remove the skillet from heat, then gradually sprinkle the Pecorino Romano cheese over the spaghetti while tossing continuously. Add reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce. Season with salt to taste, then serve immediately.

Fly with Anne

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With these apple pie fries, you can enjoy the deliciousness of apple pie in a fun and easy-to-eat format. They're crunchy and cinnamon-spiced, and they're perfect for dipping!

Ingredients: 2 large apples, peeled and cored. 1 tablespoon lemon juice. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/4 cup granulated sugar. 1 package refrigerated pie crusts. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted. 2 tablespoons brown sugar.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375F 190C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the peeled and cored apples into thin, fry-like strips. In a bowl, toss the apple slices with lemon juice, cinnamon, and granulated sugar. Set aside. Unroll the refrigerated pie crusts and cut them into thin strips, similar in size to the apple slices. Place an apple slice at the end of a pie crust strip and roll it up like a fry, enclosing the apple slice inside the crust. Repeat the process with the remaining apple slices and pie crust strips. Arrange the apple pie fries on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each fry. Brush the fries with melted butter and sprinkle brown sugar on top. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the fries are golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Serve the apple pie fries with caramel sauce or whipped cream, if desired.

Tyson H

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A tasty vegan take on the traditional Eggs Benedict, with crispy tofu and sauted spinach on top of whole grain English muffins, covered in a rich vegan hollandaise sauce.

Ingredients: 4 slices whole grain English muffins. 1 package firm tofu, drained and sliced into 8 pieces. 2 cups fresh spinach. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast. 1 tablespoon lemon juice. 1/2 teaspoon turmeric. Salt and pepper, to taste. Vegan hollandaise sauce store-bought or homemade. Chopped chives, for garnish.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375F 190C. Place tofu slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and slightly crispy. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. In a small bowl, whisk together nutritional yeast, lemon juice, turmeric, salt, and pepper to make a tofu marinade. Remove tofu from the oven and brush each slice with the marinade. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes. Toast English muffins until lightly browned. To assemble, place a handful of spinach on each English muffin half, followed by two slices of marinated tofu. Drizzle with vegan hollandaise sauce and garnish with chopped chives. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Avery B

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This is a tasty and healthy slow cooker recipe for fresh zucchini noodles and tender chicken seasoned with Italian herbs. It makes a filling meal with little work.

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. 2 cups marinara sauce. 1 teaspoon dried basil. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Salt and pepper to taste. 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles.

Instructions: Put chicken breasts in the crock pot. Make a sauce and coat the chicken with it. Add garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the sauce. For 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is soft, cover and cook on low heat. Add the zucchini noodles to the slow cooker and stir them gently into the sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Serve hot when the chicken is fully cooked and the zucchini noodles are soft.

Giselle Rollins

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A unique twist on the classic burger, this Peanut Butter Burger combines the savory goodness of a beef patty with the creamy richness of peanut butter. It's a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will satisfy your burger cravings in a whole new way.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter. 4 hamburger buns. 4 slices of cheddar cheese. 1/4 cup mayonnaise. 1/4 cup ketchup. 1/4 cup pickles. Lettuce leaves. Tomato slices. Onion slices. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Form ground beef into 4 equal-sized burger patties. Season with salt and pepper. Place burgers on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or to your desired level of doneness. During the last minute of cooking, add a slice of cheddar cheese to each burger and close the grill lid to melt the cheese. While the burgers are cooking, spread peanut butter on the bottom half of each hamburger bun. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and ketchup to make a special sauce. Place a lettuce leaf on the peanut butter-covered bun, followed by a burger patty with melted cheese. Top with tomato slices, onion slices, and pickles. Spread the special sauce on the top half of the bun and place it on top of the burger. Serve the Peanut Butter Burgers hot and enjoy!

Anthony

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Enjoy the tastes of a traditional bear claw cake without feeling bad about it! This version is good for people on the keto diet because it has almonds, coconut, and sugar-free raspberry jam on top. It's a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without eating a lot of carbs.

Ingredients: 2 cups almond flour. 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut. 1/4 cup erythritol or preferred keto-friendly sweetener. 1/4 cup melted butter. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 tsp almond extract. 1/4 tsp salt. 1/4 cup chopped pecans. 1/4 cup sugar-free raspberry jam. 1/4 cup sliced almonds.

Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, shredded coconut, erythritol, melted butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Mix until well combined. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a greased 8x8 inch baking dish. Spread the sugar-free raspberry jam over the crust. Mix chopped pecans into the remaining dough and crumble it over the raspberry layer. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.

Camila Perkins

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It's going to be hot today, but these yogurt ice pops with mixed berries will cool you down. They taste fruity, creamy, and just sweet enough to satisfy your sweet tooth. Besides, they're better for you than regular popsicles!

Ingredients: 2 cups Greek yogurt. 1/4 cup honey. 1 cup mixed berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries. 1/4 cup granola optional, for topping.

Instructions: Greek yogurt and honey should be mixed well in a bowl. Add the mixed berries slowly to the yogurt mixture. 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 it gets hard. Once the popsicles are frozen, run the molds under warm water for a few seconds to make it easy to take them out. Before serving, you can roll the edges of the popsicles in granola if you want to.

Tasting Tiffany

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These Air Fryer Pickle Poppers are a delightful combination of tangy dill pickles, savory ham, and melty Swiss cheese, all wrapped up in a crispy coating. Perfect for snacking or serving as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Ingredients: 12 dill pickle spears. 6 slices of thin-sliced deli ham. 6 slices of Swiss cheese. 1 cup all-purpose flour. 2 large eggs. 1 cup panko breadcrumbs. 1/2 teaspoon paprika. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/2 teaspoon onion powder. Cooking spray.

Instructions: Preheat your air fryer to 375F 190C. Pat the pickle spears dry with paper towels. Lay a slice of ham flat and place a pickle spear on top. Place a slice of Swiss cheese on the pickle spear and roll it up tightly. Repeat this process for the remaining pickles, ham, and cheese slices. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. In another dish, beat the eggs. In a third dish, place the panko breadcrumbs. Dip each pickle popper into the flour mixture, then the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the popper to adhere. Place the coated pickle poppers in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each one. Lightly spray the pickle poppers with cooking spray to help them crisp up. Air fry for 8-10 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy, turning them halfway through the cooking time. Remove the pickle poppers from the air fryer and let them cool for a minute before serving. Enjoy your delicious Air Fryer Pickle Poppers as a tasty snack or appetizer!

Addie F