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No-bake Toasted Coconut Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Macaroon Cookies

No-bake Toasted Coconut Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Macaroon Cookies

Ingredients:4 medium avocados1 cup dark cocoa or carob powder4 tbsp chocolate chips, melted1/2 cup toasted coconut1/2 cup coconut oil2/3 cup dates1/2 cup maple syrup2 tbsp almond or peanut butter1 1/2 cup pecans (or nut)1/2 C unsweetened coconut1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extractCourse: side dish

Pastitsio

Pastitsio

Ingredients:8 tablespoons (1 stick) of butter1 pound ziti, penne, elbows, or other cut pasta4 tablespoons plain bread crumbs, preferably fresh3 cups milk1/4 cup flour1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus a little more if desiredSalt and freshly ground pepper to taste4 eggs, beaten2 cups freshly grated parmesan or hard feta cheese4 cups meat sauce, Bolognese-style (Ragu)…

Cranberry Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites

Cranberry Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites

Ingredients:1/2 c. almond butter (or any kind of nut butter)1/3 c. honey1 c. old fashioned rolled oats1 tsp vanillapinch of salt (if needed or using no added salt nut butter)- 6 tbsp. 100% pumpkin puree2 tsp. pumpkin spice1/2 c. ground flax (optional, could use another dry ingredient, wheat/oat/germ bran, other nuts/seeds)1 c. dried cranberries1/2 c.…

Leek Bread Pudding

Leek Bread Pudding

Ingredients:2 cups ½-inch-thick slices leeks (white and light green parts only)Kosher salt4 tablespoons unsalted butterFreshly ground black pepper12 cups 1-inch cubes crustless Brioche or Pullman sandwich loaf (I just used whole slice1 tablespoon finely chopped chives1 teaspoon thyme leaves (used parsley)3 large eggs3 cups whole milk3 cups heavy creamFreshly grated nutmeg1 cup shredded Comté or…

Tarragon Lobster Cocktails

Tarragon Lobster Cocktails

Ingredients:1 stalk finely chopped celery1 tablespoon finely chopped chives as garnish1 large egg1 tablespoon of fresh tarragon, chopped1 lemon, juiced3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon lemon zestLobster, cooked (about 1 pound lobster meat), chilled and chopped1/2 cup neutral flavored oil (grape seed, canola, vegetable, etc.)1/2 cup olive oil1/2 teaspoon saltSalt and…

Buckwheat Crepes

Buckwheat Crepes

Ingredients:3/4 cup kefir, cultured buttermilk or water minus 2 Tbsp & add 22 teaspoons coconut oil (or your choice of oil)1/2 cup buckwheat flour or 1/3 cup whole buckwheat1 egg1/8 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons honey (for sweet crepes)1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (for sweet crepes)Course: dessert,morning meal,brunch,breakfastCuisine: Mediterranean,French,European