Ingredients:

• 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
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• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
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• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
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• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
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• 4 cups sparkling water
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• Ice cubes, for serving
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Instructions:

Put cucumber slices, basil leaves, lemon juice, and sugar in a blender

Mix until it's smooth

To get rid of the solids, strain the mixture into a pitcher through a fine mesh sieve

Pour sparkling water into the pitcher and mix it in slowly

Put it on ice cubes

If you want, you can add cucumber slices and basil leaves as a garnish

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond butter
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• 1/4 cup maple syrup
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• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
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• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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• 1/4 teaspoon salt
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• 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
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• 1/4 cup almond milk
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• Optional toppings: shaved dark chocolate, sliced almonds, fresh berries
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Instructions:

In a blender or food processor, combine almond butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, salt, coconut milk, and almond milk

Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure everything is well mixed

Taste and adjust sweetness or chocolate flavor if desired by adding more maple syrup or cocoa powder

Transfer the mousse into serving glasses or bowls

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set

Before serving, garnish with shaved dark chocolate, sliced almonds, or fresh berries if desired

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked pasta
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• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
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• 1 can cream of chicken soup
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• 1 cup sour cream
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• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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• 1 cup crushed Doritos
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• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
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• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions:

Set the oven to 350F 175C and heat it up

Cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper should all be mixed together in a large bowl

Put the mixture in a baking dish that has been greased

Cover the whole top of the casserole with the crushed Doritos

For 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot all the way through and the Doritos are golden and crispy, bake in an oven that has already been heated

Enjoy while hot!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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• 1 cup chopped California walnuts
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• 1/2 cup brown sugar
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• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
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• 1 tsp baking powder
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• 1/2 tsp baking soda
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• 1/4 tsp salt
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• 1 cup vegan yogurt plain or vanilla
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• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
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• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tbsp water flax egg
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• 1 tsp vanilla extract
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• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
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Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan

In a large bowl, combine flour, chopped walnuts, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon

In another bowl, mix together vegan yogurt, vegetable oil, flax egg, and vanilla extract until well combined

Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined

Do not overmix

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Allow the coffee cake bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares

Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe mango, diced
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• 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
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• 2 ripe avocados, sliced
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• 4 cups fresh arugula leaves
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Instructions:

Put the chopped macadamia nuts and diced mango in a large salad bowl

Add the sliced avocados and fresh arugula leaves slowly

Mix until all the ingredients are spread out evenly

Serve your mango, macadamia, avocado, and arugula salad right away and enjoy it!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
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• 6 slices of bacon, chopped
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• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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• 1/4 cup sour cream
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• 2 tbsp chopped green onions
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions:

Set the oven temperature to 375F 190C

After bringing a large pot of water to a boil, blanch the green beans for two to three minutes

To cease cooking, drain and submerge them in ice water right away

Empty once more

Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it becomes crispy

Using a slotted spoon, remove and set on paper towels to absorb any remaining grease

The cooked bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and blanched green beans should all be combined in a mixing bowl

Toss to coat the cheese and green beans

To taste, add salt and pepper for seasoning

Once the oven is preheated, transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and melted

Take it out of the oven, top with finely chopped green onions, and serve warm

Savor your bacon-topped loaded green beans!

Ingredients:

• 1 package of little smokies sausages
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• 1 package of refrigerated crescent roll dough
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• 1/4 cup of Dijon mustard
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• 1/4 cup of honey
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• 1 egg for egg wash
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• 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds optional
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• Assorted cheeses e
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• , cheddar, brie, and gouda
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• Assorted crackers
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• Assorted fruits e
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• , grapes, apple slices
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• Assorted vegetables e
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• , cherry tomatoes, mini peppers
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• Pickles and olives for garnish
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Instructions:

Turn on your oven and heat it up to 375F 190C

Take the crescent roll dough out of the fridge and cut it into strips

Wrap a strip of crescent roll dough around each little smokie sausage, leaving the ends open to look like "blankets

" Lay out the little smokes on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper

To make a dipping sauce, mix the honey and Dijon mustard in a small bowl

Put away

Before you put the egg on top of the crescent-shaped smokeys, beat it in a different small bowl

You can put sesame seeds on top of the little smokies that have been wrapped if you want to

After the oven is hot, bake the crescent roll dough for 12 to 15 minutes, or until it turns golden brown and the sausages are hot all the way through

A charcuterie board should have different kinds of cheeses, crackers, fruits, and vegetables set out while the little smokies are baking

Take the little smokeies out of the oven when they're done and let them cool down a bit

Put the little smokies on the charcuterie board with the olives, pickles, and dipping sauce

As a tasty and festive starter, serve the Little Smokies in a Blanket with the charcuterie board