Mac & Cheese

Place your macaroni in a large bowl and grate some cheese over it. Then, pour a generous amount of cooking liquid into the mix. Place some cling wrap over the bowl and poke holes in it before placing it in the microwave. Continue to microwave the bowl until the pasta is cooked.

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Cauliflower Cheese

Cut one large cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Place the pieces in a microwave-friendly bowl and add 150 grams of cheddar cheese. Drizzle it with some hot English mustard, whole milk, and thyme leaves before microwaving for eight minutes.

Scrambled Eggs

Crack two eggs and use a fork to mix them. Add two tablespoons of milk before sprinkling some salt over the mixture. Warm the eggs in the microwave for 30 seconds before removing them, beating them again, and warming them further. Once ready, put them on some toast.

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Turkey Pasta Bake

If you cooked a turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas, then you probably know exactly how it feels to think of how to finish all those leftovers. By adding your leftover turkey to a mix of pasta, mozzarella, herbs and spices, you can enjoy a succulent turkey pasta bake.

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Leftover Porridge Pancakes

Did you cook more porridge than you can handle? Before you throw the remainder out, consider turning it into a pancake. For this recipe, you’ll need water or milk as well as flour, bicarbonate soda, and honey.

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Lemon Chicken Soup

If you made a large roast chicken for your dinner guests, then throw the remainder into a pot to create this lemon chicken soup. Add risotto rice, celery stalks, and eggs along with the lemon for some added flavor.

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Ingredients:

• ¼ cup flour
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• A pinch of salt
• Chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. Start off by combining the flour, white sugar, salt, and cocoa powder in a 12-ounce coffee mug.
2. Stir together thoroughly, being sure the mixture does not produce clumps and is completely smooth.
3. If you want to add a few chocolate chips, do so after mixing the other dry ingredients together.
4. Next, add the whole milk and vegetable oil and whisk together. Again, be sure there are no big clumps in the batter and the mixture is relatively even and consistent. It should be thick, but still easy to mix.
5. Place in your microwave and start off by microwaving for 1 minute.
6. Take it out and check to see if the brownie is completely cooked through, and if not, microwave in 15-30 second intervals until it is. It shouldn’t take any longer than 2 minutes.
7. Enjoy!

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Here are 3 deliciously vegan dishes you can make at home.

Spicy Tofu Fajitas

Fry triangles of tofu in olive oil for 3-4 minutes in a pan until brown on all sides. Add chopped onion and peppers to the pan and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Stir in spices, kale and tomatoes and season with salt and lots of black pepper. When the tomatoes are soft, pile in the mix to warm tortillas and serve with yogurt, coriander and lime juice.

Fragrant Noodle Bowl

Mix miso paste with 750ml boiled water, soy sauce and lemongrass and leave the dry noodles to brew in it. Stir fry eggplants, cashews, spring onions, ginger and garlic in coconut oil. Mix in the miso stock, noodles and lemongrass. Bring the broth to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Top with tofu and sprinkle with coriander.

Carrot and Sweetcorn Fritters

Mix carrots, sweetcorn, gram flour, spring onions, ginger, chili, seeds, garam masala and a good pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and leave to stand for 5 minutes to make a batter. Flatten some into a fritter and fry in coconut oil for 3 minutes on each side over a medium heat. Serve with coconut yogurt and mint leaves.

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Here are 2 tasty low-carb dinner ideas.

Salmon Tray Bake

Preheat oven to 230C. Mix lime juice, soy sauce and sugar together until the sugar dissolves. Coat 2 salmon fillets in the mixture and leave to soak skin side up for 10 minutes. Then put the fillets into a greased roasting tin skin side down with broccoli, green beans and peppers. Pour over soy sauce and cover loosely with tin foil. Roast for 12 minutes.

Meanwhile, make a dressing with garlic, ginger, spring onions, chili, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, and sugar in a small jug. Spoon the dressing onto the roasted vegetables and salmon and serve.

Tofu Tikka Skewers

Mix non-dairy yogurt, garam masala and tomato puree in a bowl. Add tofu and mix together. Thread skewers with marinated tofu, red and green peppers, red onion and garlic. Brush the skewers with olive oil and grill on a high heat for 3-5 minutes on each side. When the skewers are nicely charred and cooked through, serve with a yogurt dip, salad and lemon wedges.

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Smoked Salmon and Avocado Sushi

You can make delicious homemade sushi in under 30 minutes. Simply wrap sticky rice, sliced avocado and smoked salmon in nori sheets and fold seaweed over filling. Cut into 4-5 sushi rolls and serve with sweet soy sauce.

Smoked Salmon With Grapefruit Salad

Boil grapefruit juice for around 10 minutes and then mix with 100ml olive oil. Drape smoked salmon over a plate and cover with lemon and grapefruit segments. Pour grapefruit and olive oil mix over the salmon and the segments. Garnish with coriander sprigs.

Smoked Salmon, Quinoa and Dill Salad

Combine quinoa, cucumber and radishes with a dill soured cream and lemon juice dressing, before topping with smoked salmon. Simple and easy with bold, vibrant flavors!

Smoked Salmon Tartine

Mix 2 tablespoons white miso with 2 tablespoons tahini and 1 tablespoon water in a bowl to make a spreadable paste. Toast 4 slices of sourdough bread and top with miso spread, smoked salmon, cucumber and sesame seeds.

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Here are 3 of the best quick and easy leek recipe ideas you can make today.

Leek and Potato Soup

This classic combination makes for a quick and easy delicious treat to warm you up this fall. Simply puree your potatoes and leaks in a food processor—adding chives and seasoning with salt and pepper—and simmer over a gentle heat for 10-15 minutes.

Leek, Cheese and Bacon Tart

Fry 3 thinly sliced leeks and 4 rashers of streaky bacon for 5 minutes in 1 tablespoon of oil. Spread soft cheese over 375g puff pastry and add the leek and bacon mix, sprinkling on 100g Emmental cheese. Flip the pastry edges over the filling and bake for 20 minutes.

Salmon and Leek Parcels

Fry 4 thinly sliced leeks for 10 minutes or until tender and season. Then spread butter over 3 layers of filo pastry and stick together. Place 1 skinless seasoned salmon fillet in the center and pour on half the leek mix. Fold pastry into parcels and bake in the oven at 200C for 30 minutes.

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Here are 5 recipe ideas to help get you started.

Soups

Food processors allow you to make delicious soups in minutes. Simply add vegetables to the food processor, season with salt or other herbs, and puree until smooth. Heat the puree on the hob and serve hot.

Salads

To make fresh salads, simply chop onions, tomatoes and avocado in the processor. Then shred lettuce. Mix ingredients in the processor with olive oil, olives, feta cheese and balsamic vinegar. Serve in salad bowl.

Desserts

You can make all kinds of deserts with the food processor. Mix batters, juicy fruit fillings, and sauces in the processing bowl. Use the pulse and kneading functions to make dough before putting the filled pastry in the oven to bake.

Sauces

Make delicious sauces in seconds by pureeing fruits or vegetables, seasoning with salt, pepper or sugar and mixing the ingredients together.

Meat Dishes

The food processor’s powerful motor can also chop, dice or grind meat to suit your purposes. Simply introduce the meat into the feed tube, put on the suitable setting and watch as it does the hard work for you.

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Here are the basics steps, so you can try making cloud bread yourself. Once you have mastered this recipe, you can get a bit more creative with colors and flavors.

Gather Ingredients

Cloud bread is extremely simple to make and only requires three kinds of ingredients: 3 egg whites, 30g sugar and 10g corn starch. If you want additional flavors or food coloring, you will also need to find these.

Prepare Batter

To prepare the batter, you will need to beat the three egg whites, the sugar and the corn starch into a mixing bowl. Add each ingredient one at a time. If you want food dye or extracts like chocolate or vanilla, you should also add them at this point.

Beat and Bake the Batter

The batter is ready when the mixture is thick and fluffy. It should form soft peaks before you continue. When the batter’s ready, arrange it on a greased baking tray in the form of a loaf. Bake for 25 minutes in the oven at 300°F.

Serve

After 25 minutes, take the loaf out and make sure it’s completely cool before removing it from the pan. Sprinkle with nuts or seeds and serve with cottage cheese for a tasty treat.

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Mac & Cheese

Place your macaroni in a large bowl and grate some cheese over it. Then, pour a generous amount of cooking liquid into the mix. Place some cling wrap over the bowl and poke holes in it before placing it in the microwave. Continue to microwave the bowl until the pasta is cooked.

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A post shared by Mac and Cheese (@whereismymacandcheese)

Cauliflower Cheese

Cut one large cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Place the pieces in a microwave-friendly bowl and add 150 grams of cheddar cheese. Drizzle it with some hot English mustard, whole milk, and thyme leaves before microwaving for eight minutes.

Scrambled Eggs

Crack two eggs and use a fork to mix them. Add two tablespoons of milk before sprinkling some salt over the mixture. Warm the eggs in the microwave for 30 seconds before removing them, beating them again, and warming them further. Once ready, put them on some toast.

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The post Easy Recipes Using Just Your Microwave appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Turkey Pasta Bake

If you cooked a turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas, then you probably know exactly how it feels to think of how to finish all those leftovers. By adding your leftover turkey to a mix of pasta, mozzarella, herbs and spices, you can enjoy a succulent turkey pasta bake.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Shanna | Dietitian & Mama (@wellnessforthewin)

Leftover Porridge Pancakes

Did you cook more porridge than you can handle? Before you throw the remainder out, consider turning it into a pancake. For this recipe, you’ll need water or milk as well as flour, bicarbonate soda, and honey.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Tamar Genger (@tamar_genger)

Lemon Chicken Soup

If you made a large roast chicken for your dinner guests, then throw the remainder into a pot to create this lemon chicken soup. Add risotto rice, celery stalks, and eggs along with the lemon for some added flavor.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Carissa Stanton (@broccyourbody)

The post Quick and Easy Meals Using Leftovers appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup flour
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• A pinch of salt
• Chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. Start off by combining the flour, white sugar, salt, and cocoa powder in a 12-ounce coffee mug.
2. Stir together thoroughly, being sure the mixture does not produce clumps and is completely smooth.
3. If you want to add a few chocolate chips, do so after mixing the other dry ingredients together.
4. Next, add the whole milk and vegetable oil and whisk together. Again, be sure there are no big clumps in the batter and the mixture is relatively even and consistent. It should be thick, but still easy to mix.
5. Place in your microwave and start off by microwaving for 1 minute.
6. Take it out and check to see if the brownie is completely cooked through, and if not, microwave in 15-30 second intervals until it is. It shouldn’t take any longer than 2 minutes.
7. Enjoy!

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The post Make a Mug Brownie in a Flash! appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Here are 3 deliciously vegan dishes you can make at home.

Spicy Tofu Fajitas

Fry triangles of tofu in olive oil for 3-4 minutes in a pan until brown on all sides. Add chopped onion and peppers to the pan and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Stir in spices, kale and tomatoes and season with salt and lots of black pepper. When the tomatoes are soft, pile in the mix to warm tortillas and serve with yogurt, coriander and lime juice.

Fragrant Noodle Bowl

Mix miso paste with 750ml boiled water, soy sauce and lemongrass and leave the dry noodles to brew in it. Stir fry eggplants, cashews, spring onions, ginger and garlic in coconut oil. Mix in the miso stock, noodles and lemongrass. Bring the broth to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Top with tofu and sprinkle with coriander.

Carrot and Sweetcorn Fritters

Mix carrots, sweetcorn, gram flour, spring onions, ginger, chili, seeds, garam masala and a good pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and leave to stand for 5 minutes to make a batter. Flatten some into a fritter and fry in coconut oil for 3 minutes on each side over a medium heat. Serve with coconut yogurt and mint leaves.

The post 3 Quick and Easy Mouth Watering Vegan Dishes appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Here are 2 tasty low-carb dinner ideas.

Salmon Tray Bake

Preheat oven to 230C. Mix lime juice, soy sauce and sugar together until the sugar dissolves. Coat 2 salmon fillets in the mixture and leave to soak skin side up for 10 minutes. Then put the fillets into a greased roasting tin skin side down with broccoli, green beans and peppers. Pour over soy sauce and cover loosely with tin foil. Roast for 12 minutes.

Meanwhile, make a dressing with garlic, ginger, spring onions, chili, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, and sugar in a small jug. Spoon the dressing onto the roasted vegetables and salmon and serve.

Tofu Tikka Skewers

Mix non-dairy yogurt, garam masala and tomato puree in a bowl. Add tofu and mix together. Thread skewers with marinated tofu, red and green peppers, red onion and garlic. Brush the skewers with olive oil and grill on a high heat for 3-5 minutes on each side. When the skewers are nicely charred and cooked through, serve with a yogurt dip, salad and lemon wedges.

The post Try Out these Low-Carb Meals appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Smoked Salmon and Avocado Sushi

You can make delicious homemade sushi in under 30 minutes. Simply wrap sticky rice, sliced avocado and smoked salmon in nori sheets and fold seaweed over filling. Cut into 4-5 sushi rolls and serve with sweet soy sauce.

Smoked Salmon With Grapefruit Salad

Boil grapefruit juice for around 10 minutes and then mix with 100ml olive oil. Drape smoked salmon over a plate and cover with lemon and grapefruit segments. Pour grapefruit and olive oil mix over the salmon and the segments. Garnish with coriander sprigs.

Smoked Salmon, Quinoa and Dill Salad

Combine quinoa, cucumber and radishes with a dill soured cream and lemon juice dressing, before topping with smoked salmon. Simple and easy with bold, vibrant flavors!

Smoked Salmon Tartine

Mix 2 tablespoons white miso with 2 tablespoons tahini and 1 tablespoon water in a bowl to make a spreadable paste. Toast 4 slices of sourdough bread and top with miso spread, smoked salmon, cucumber and sesame seeds.

The post 4 Smoked Salmon Dishes appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Here are 3 of the best quick and easy leek recipe ideas you can make today.

Leek and Potato Soup

This classic combination makes for a quick and easy delicious treat to warm you up this fall. Simply puree your potatoes and leaks in a food processor—adding chives and seasoning with salt and pepper—and simmer over a gentle heat for 10-15 minutes.

Leek, Cheese and Bacon Tart

Fry 3 thinly sliced leeks and 4 rashers of streaky bacon for 5 minutes in 1 tablespoon of oil. Spread soft cheese over 375g puff pastry and add the leek and bacon mix, sprinkling on 100g Emmental cheese. Flip the pastry edges over the filling and bake for 20 minutes.

Salmon and Leek Parcels

Fry 4 thinly sliced leeks for 10 minutes or until tender and season. Then spread butter over 3 layers of filo pastry and stick together. Place 1 skinless seasoned salmon fillet in the center and pour on half the leek mix. Fold pastry into parcels and bake in the oven at 200C for 30 minutes.

The post 3 Delicious Leek Recipes You Can Make Today appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Here are 5 recipe ideas to help get you started.

Soups

Food processors allow you to make delicious soups in minutes. Simply add vegetables to the food processor, season with salt or other herbs, and puree until smooth. Heat the puree on the hob and serve hot.

Salads

To make fresh salads, simply chop onions, tomatoes and avocado in the processor. Then shred lettuce. Mix ingredients in the processor with olive oil, olives, feta cheese and balsamic vinegar. Serve in salad bowl.

Desserts

You can make all kinds of deserts with the food processor. Mix batters, juicy fruit fillings, and sauces in the processing bowl. Use the pulse and kneading functions to make dough before putting the filled pastry in the oven to bake.

Sauces

Make delicious sauces in seconds by pureeing fruits or vegetables, seasoning with salt, pepper or sugar and mixing the ingredients together.

Meat Dishes

The food processor’s powerful motor can also chop, dice or grind meat to suit your purposes. Simply introduce the meat into the feed tube, put on the suitable setting and watch as it does the hard work for you.

The post 5 Great Food Processor Recipe Ideas appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Here are the basics steps, so you can try making cloud bread yourself. Once you have mastered this recipe, you can get a bit more creative with colors and flavors.

Gather Ingredients

Cloud bread is extremely simple to make and only requires three kinds of ingredients: 3 egg whites, 30g sugar and 10g corn starch. If you want additional flavors or food coloring, you will also need to find these.

Prepare Batter

To prepare the batter, you will need to beat the three egg whites, the sugar and the corn starch into a mixing bowl. Add each ingredient one at a time. If you want food dye or extracts like chocolate or vanilla, you should also add them at this point.

Beat and Bake the Batter

The batter is ready when the mixture is thick and fluffy. It should form soft peaks before you continue. When the batter’s ready, arrange it on a greased baking tray in the form of a loaf. Bake for 25 minutes in the oven at 300°F.

Serve

After 25 minutes, take the loaf out and make sure it’s completely cool before removing it from the pan. Sprinkle with nuts or seeds and serve with cottage cheese for a tasty treat.

The post How do You Make Cloud Bread? appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.