Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

A refreshing and crunchy salad featuring shaved Brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, and Parmesan cheese, all brought together with a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine the shaved Brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, toasted sliced almonds, and grated Parmesan cheese

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until well coated

Let the salad sit for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together

Serve the Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad chilled and enjoy!

Easy Chicken Fried Rice

For hectic weeknights, this Easy Chicken Fried Rice makes a filling and speedy dinner. This tasty dish is made with basic ingredients that the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
• 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Green onions for garnish optional

Instructions:

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat

Add minced garlic and saut for 1-2 minutes until fragrant

Push garlic to one side of the pan and pour beaten eggs into the other side

Scramble the eggs until cooked through

Add diced chicken to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through

Stir in cooked rice and frozen peas and carrots

Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently

Drizzle soy sauce over the mixture and stir to evenly distribute the sauce

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through

Garnish with chopped green onions if desired

Serve hot and enjoy your delicious homemade chicken fried rice!

Condiment Cup Mini Cupcake Pops

These miniature cupcakes on sticks are a creative take on classic cake pops and are ideal for events and get-togethers. The condiment cups give the presentation a distinctive touch.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
• Condiment cups

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a mini cupcake tin with condiment cups

In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt

Add melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients

Mix until just combined

Fold in mini chocolate chips into the batter

Fill each condiment cup in the mini cupcake tin with a tablespoon of batter

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean

Allow mini cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack

Once cooled, insert lollipop sticks into the base of each mini cupcake

Optional: Melt candy coating in different colors and dip each mini cupcake to create a smooth candy shell

Let the candy coating set before serving

Enjoy your delightful Condiment Cup Mini Cupcake Pops!

Perfect Classic Falafels

The crispy outside and soft inside of these falafels are just right, and the herbs and spices give them a lot of flavor. Whether you eat them as a main dish or in a sandwich, they're tasty and flexible.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried chickpeas
• 1 small onion, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

Let the chickpeas soak in water overnight, then drain them

Put all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse them until they are well mixed but still a little chunky

Put the mixture in a bowl, cover it, and put it in the fridge for one to two hours

Put the dough on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper

Then, roll it into balls or patties

Warm the oven up to 190C 375F

To make falafels crispy and golden brown, bake them for 25 to 30 minutes and flip them over halfway through

You can serve it hot with your favorite sauce or in pita pockets with salad