Vinagrette

 2 TB red wine vingegar

1 TB Dijon mustard

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

6 TB olive oil

Whisk together vinegar mustard and generous pinch of salt in a small bowl.

Gradually whisk in the oik starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth slightly thick dressing.

Whisk in a couple turns of fresky ground pepper.

Pigs In A Blanket

 

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour, for surface

• 1 

  (8-oz.) tube crescent rolls

• 1 

  (12-oz.) package mini cocktail weiners

• 4 tbsp. 

  melted unsalted butter

• Coarse salt

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Directions

• 1. Step 1Preheat oven to 375º. On a lightly floured surface, unroll crescent sheets and tear where perforated. Cut each triangle into 3 smaller triangles.
  2. Step 2Place 1 cocktail weiner on thick side of each triangle, then gently roll to thinner side.
  3. Step 3Transfer to a medium baking sheet. Bush with butter and sprinkle with salt.
  4. Step 4Bake pigs in a blanket until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.

VEGAN COFFEE IDEAS FROM CHAT GPT

 

1. Vegan Iced Coffee:

• Brew a strong cup of your favorite coffee.
• Allow it to cool, then pour it over a glass filled with ice cubes.
• Add your preferred plant-based milk (such as almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk) and sweeten with agave syrup or maple syrup.
• Stir well and enjoy your refreshing vegan iced coffee!

2. Vegan Vanilla Latte:

• Brew a shot of espresso or a cup of strong coffee.
• In a saucepan, heat your choice of plant-based milk (such as soy milk or almond milk) until hot but not boiling.
• Pour the hot milk into a blender and add a splash of vanilla extract and a sweetener of your choice (like maple syrup or coconut sugar).
• Blend the mixture until frothy.
• Pour the frothy milk over your brewed coffee or espresso and dust with a sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder if desired.

3. Vegan Mocha:

• Brew a shot of espresso or a cup of strong coffee.
• In a small saucepan, heat your choice of plant-based milk (such as oat milk or almond milk) until hot but not boiling.
• Stir in a tablespoon of cocoa powder and a sweetener of your choice (like agave syrup or date syrup) until well combined.
• Pour the chocolate milk mixture into your brewed coffee or espresso and stir gently.
• Optional: Top with dairy-free whipped cream or a sprinkle of cocoa powder for added indulgence.

4. Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte:

• Brew a shot of espresso or a cup of strong coffee.
• In a small saucepan, heat your choice of plant-based milk (such as coconut milk or soy milk) until hot but not boiling.
• Stir in pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice mix, and a sweetener of your choice (like maple syrup or coconut sugar).
• Whisk the mixture until well combined and frothy.
• Pour the pumpkin spice milk into your brewed coffee or espresso and sprinkle with additional pumpkin spice on top.

CHAT GPT DINNER IDEAS THAT ARE DAVE FRIENDLY

 Day 1:

Baked Herb-Crusted Chicken:

• Chicken breast coated with a mixture of whole-grain breadcrumbs and herbs, then baked.
• Served with roasted Brussels sprouts and quinoa.

Day 2: Grilled Teriyaki Salmon:

• Grilled salmon fillet marinated in a low-sodium teriyaki sauce (without citrus).
• Served with steamed broccoli and brown rice.

Day 3: Turkey and Vegetable Stir-Fry:

• Lean turkey breast strips stir-fried with a variety of vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas.
• Seasoned with low-sodium soy sauce and served over brown rice.

Day 4: Baked Cod with Herbs:

• Cod fillets seasoned with herbs and baked.
• Served with sautéed spinach and a side of whole-wheat couscous.

Day 5: Grilled Rosemary Pork Tenderloin:

• Pork tenderloin marinated in a mixture of rosemary, garlic, and low-sodium soy sauce.
• Grilled and served with roasted sweet potatoes and steamed green beans.

Day 6: Baked Herb-Crusted Tofu:

• Tofu coated with a mixture of whole-grain breadcrumbs and herbs, then baked.
• Served with a side of stir-fried mixed vegetables and quinoa.

Day 7: Honey Mustard Glazed Chicken Breast:

• Chicken breast coated with a honey mustard glaze and baked.
• Accompanied by steamed asparagus and a side of wild rice.

Chai Latte Powder Mix

 https://www.sweetsteep.com/instant-chai-latte-powder-mix-recipe/

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups instant tea
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
• 1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Measure and combine all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Add mix to a blender or food processor, 1 cup at a time, and blend or process for a few seconds until the chai latte mix becomes a powder.
3. Scoop mix in jars to store or to give as gifts.
4. To serve, scoop 1-2 tablespoons of chai latte mix into a cup per cup of water. Pour boiling water over mix and stir well.

Caramel Sauce

 {Quick and Easy} Caramel Sauce Recipe - Belly Full

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• pinch of salt

Instructions

• Add the sugar and water to a 3-quart heavy bottomed saucepan; stir a little so it sits in a flat, even layer.
• Warm pot over medium heat and cook until the sugar dissolves, turns clear, and starts to bubble. (It will be cloudy at first, but will turn into a clear, bubbling liquid.) This takes about 3-4 minutes.
• (At this point, do not stir again - simply allow to bubble, swirl the saucepan occasionally and brush down the sides of the pan, as needed, to prevent crystallization.)
• Sugar will form clumps, but continue swirling and cooking until the mixture thickens and turns a deep amber color like honey (this can take anywhere from 8-12 minutes), keeping a watchful eye so the mixture doesn’t burn.
• Carefully add the butter and whisk until completely melted. (The caramel will bubble up rapidly, so be careful and continue to whisk.)
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly pour in the cream, whisking continuously until all of the cream has been incorporated.
• Whisk in the vanilla and salt.
• Set aside to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
• Then pour into a lidded glass jar and allow to cool completely. (It will thicken as it cools.)

BANANA BREAD

 nanner bread 

1. • 2 cups all-purpose flour

   • 1 teaspoon baking soda

   • ¼ teaspoon salt

   • ¾ cup brown sugar

   • ½ cup butter

   • 2 eggs, beaten

   • 2 ⅓ cups mashed overripe bananas

2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

4. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Beat brown sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a separate large bowl until smooth. Stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.

5. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 60 minutes. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Banana Banana Bread Recipe (with Video) (allrecipes.com)