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Blueberry Zucchini Bread

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INGREDIENTS  1 large egg  1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed  1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil  1/4 cup granulated sugar  1/4 cup cup sour cream (lite is okay; or Greek yogurt may be substituted)  1 teaspoon vanilla extract  1 cup all purpose flour + 1/4 cup for tossing with blueberries  1/2 teaspoon baking powder  1/2 teaspoon baking soda  1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste  1 cup coarsely grated zucchini, laid loosely in cup and not packed (don’t wring out)  1 cup (6 ounces) fresh blueberries (I haven’t tried with frozen) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350F. Spray one 9×5-inch loaf pan with floured cooking spray, or grease and flour the pan; set aside. To a large bowl, add the the first six ingredients, through vanilla, and whisk to combine. Add 1 cup flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and stir until just combined; don’t overmix. Add the zucchini and stir to combine; set aside. To a medium bowl, add the blueberries, 1/4 cup flour (helps prevent them from sinking while baking), and toss
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Zuppa Toscana Soup {Olive Garden Copycat Recipe}

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Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1 lb Italian Sausage (casings removed if necessary) 4 oz bacon (about 4 slices), diced into small pieces* 1 cup chopped yellow onion (about 1 small onion) 3 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups water 1 1/2 lbs Russet potatoes, scrubbed and rinsed then sliced into halves, halves diced into 1/6-inch slices 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cups half and half 1 1/2 cups packed chopped kale Finely shredded Romano cheese for serving, optional Instructions Heat olive oil in a large non-stick saucepan over medium-high heat. Crumble sausage into 1-inch pieces and add to saucepan. Cook sausage, stirring occasionally until cooked through. Drain sausage onto a plate or baking dish lined with paper towels, set sausage aside.  Add diced bacon to saucepan, return to heat and saute 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add diced onions and saute mixture until bacon is cooked through and onions a
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Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Sauce

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Ingredients 1 zucchini 1 1/4 cup basil (30 g) 1/3 cup water (85 ml) 4 tbsp pine nuts 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 avocado 12 sliced cherry tomatoes Instructions Make the zucchini noodles using a peeler or the Spiralizer. Blend the rest of the ingredients (except the cherry tomatoes) in a blender until smooth. Combine noodles, avocado sauce and cherry tomatoes in a mixing bowl. These zucchini noodles with avocado sauce are better fresh, but you can store them in the fridge for 1 to 2 days. source :  https://simpleveganblog.com/zucchini-noodles-with-avocado-sauce/
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Witch's Potion Drink

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Ingredients 1 quart lime sherbet 2 liter ginger ale chilled 1 cup pineapple juice green food coloring to make it more vibrant if desired sliced limes for garnish gummy worms Instructions Add ginger ale and pineapple juice to pitcher or punch bowl (add food coloring now if desired) Spoon sherbet in right before serving and slowly mix and it will start foaming. Garnish with fresh limes, gummy worms and ENJOY! source : h ttps://lilluna.com/witchs-potion-drink/
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Winter Citrus Tequila Smash

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INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 blood orange, peel removed and quartered (or a mix of your favorite oranges) juice from 1/2 a lime 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger 3-4 fresh mint leaves 1-2 tablespoons honey (if needed to sweeten) 2 ounces silver tequila sparkling water, for topping INSTRUCTIONS In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, combine the orange zest, blood orange, lime juice, pomegranate juice, ginger, mint, and honey (if using). Muddle all of the ingredients together, squashing everything to release the juices from the fruit. Add the tequila. Fill with ice and shake until combined. Strain into your prepared glass. Top with sparkling water. Serve with fresh mint. Drink! source : https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/winter-citrus-tequila-smash/
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White Christmas Margarita

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Ingredients 1/2 cup tequila 1/2 cup white cranberry juice 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup Cointreau (you could also use Grand Marnier or Triple Sec) 2+ Tablespoons agave nectar (depending on sweetness desired) 2 Tablespoons coconut cream 1/4 cup coconut rum (optional) Garnish: coconut flakes, coarse salt, lime slices Directions In a large shaker, combine all ingredients. Shake well. Grind coconut flakes and salt so they are a little finer. Place on flat plate. Run a lime wedge around edge of glasses and dip into coconut-salt mixture. Place ice cubes (for decorative ice cubes see note below) in 2 glasses. Divide contents between glasses. Garnish edge of glass with a slice of lime. Source :  https://2cookinmamas.com/white-christmas-margarita/
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White Chocolate Raspberry Truffles

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INGREDIENTS For the Inside: 10 ounces white chocolate, chopped (use good white chocolate bars like Lindt, Ghirardelli...) 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, diced 1/3 cup International Delight White Chocolate Raspberry Creamer For the Coating: 6 ounces white melting wafers 2 tablespoons freeze dried raspberries INSTRUCTIONS The Ganache center: In a 2 quart sauce pan, over medium heat, bring creamer to a simmer while stirring. Reduce heat to low, add butter and chocolate and continue to stir until melted. Remove from heat and pour into a shallow bowl or pan. Allow to cool completely (you can speed this along by placing in the fridge for 30-90 minutes). Use a small cookie scoop to portion the chocolate and then roll each into a ball and place on wax paper. Chocolate will melt a little from the heat of your hands so place back in the fridge for about 30 minutes or until firm again. Blend freeze dried raspberries until finely crushed and place in a bowl. Heat white melting wafers in a microwave pro
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