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Arugula Couscous Salad

1/15/2026

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Arugula Couscous Salad

A refreshing and easy-to-make salad that combines the nuttiness of couscous with the peppery flavor of arugula, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese. The lemon garlic dressing adds a zesty kick.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup couscous

  • 1 1/2 cups water

  • 2 cups fresh arugula leaves

  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil


Take it off the heat, add the couscous, cover it, and wait 5 minutes


Use a fork to fluff it up


Cook the couscous and put it in a large bowl


Add the arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese


Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl with a whisk


Pour the dressing over the salad and mix it all together


Serve right away or put in the fridge until you're ready to serve


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Cheesy Croissant Casserole

1/13/2026

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Cheesy Croissant Casserole

You will feel so fancy after making this Cheesy Croissant Casserole for breakfast or brunch. It's easy and tastes great. The savory ham and colorful vegetables go well with the buttery croissants, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese.

Ingredients:

  • 4 croissants

  • 6 large eggs

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1/2 cup diced ham

  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers

  • 1/2 cup diced onions

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Start by heating the oven to 350F 175C


Cut the croissants in half across the middle and put the bottom halves in a baking dish that has been greased


Add the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper to a bowl and mix them together using a whisk


Half of the egg mix should be poured over the croissants in the baking dish


On top of the croissants, put the diced ham, bell peppers, and onions


Add half of the cheddar cheese shreds to the vegetables


Put the tops of the croissants on top of the cheese, and then pour the rest of the egg mixture over them


Add the rest of the shredded cheddar cheese on top


Put foil over the baking dish and bake for 30 minutes


It will be done when the casserole is golden brown and the eggs are set


Take off the foil and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes


Let it cool down a bit, then cut it up and serve


Have fun!


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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

1/11/2026

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate. Creamy, rich, and infused with pumpkin and spices, it's the perfect comforting drink for chilly evenings or festive gatherings.

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups milk

  • 1 can 15 oz pumpkin puree

  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

  • Whipped cream, for serving

  • Cinnamon sticks, for garnish optional

Instructions:

In a slow cooker, combine milk, pumpkin puree, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves


Stir until well combined


Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until hot and flavors have melded together


Serve hot chocolate in mugs, topped with whipped cream


Garnish with cinnamon sticks if desired


Enjoy!


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Raw Cocoa Avocado Tartelette

1/9/2026

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Raw Cocoa Avocado Tartelette

Indulge in these decadent raw cocoa avocado tartelettes, a perfect blend of creamy avocado chocolate filling nestled in a sweet almond flour and date crust.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe avocado

  • 1/2 cup raw cocoa powder

  • 1/2 cup maple syrup

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1 cup almond flour

  • 1/2 cup dates, pitted

  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut for garnish

Instructions:

In a food processor, blend avocado, cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy


In a separate food processor, blend almond flour and dates until a dough-like consistency forms


Press almond flour and date mixture into small tart molds to form the tartlet shells


Pour the avocado chocolate filling into each tartlet shell


Place the tartelettes in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set


Before serving, garnish with shredded coconut


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Chocolate Pistachio Cocoa Nib Ice Cream Sandwiches

1/7/2026

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Chocolate Pistachio Cocoa Nib Ice Cream Sandwiches

Enjoy the delicious combination of two rich chocolate cookies and chocolate ice cream studded with crunchy pistachios and cocoa nibs.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup pistachios, shelled and chopped

  • 2 cups heavy cream

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/4 cup cocoa nibs

  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

  • 12 chocolate cookies store-bought or homemade

Instructions:

Put the heavy cream, milk, and sugar in a saucepan


Heat them over medium-low heat until the sugar is almost gone


Take it off the heat and add the cocoa nibs and chopped pistachios


After the mixture has cooled to room temperature, cover it and put it in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight


After the mixture has been chilled, use an ice cream maker according to the directions that came with it


Just before it stops churning, add the dark chocolate chips


Move the churned ice cream to a container that can go in the freezer


Freeze for 4 hours or overnight, until it is firm


To make the ice cream sandwiches, put a lot of ice cream on a chocolate cookie and then put another cookie on top of it, pressing down gently to sandwich the ice cream


Do it again with the rest of the ice cream and cookies


Put a piece of parchment paper around each sandwich and freeze them until you're ready to serve them


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Air Fryer Frog Legs

1/5/2026

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Air Fryer Frog Legs

Enjoy crispy and delicious frog legs made in the air fryer. They're a unique and tasty treat for adventurous eaters.

Ingredients:

  • 12 frog legs

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

  • Cooking spray

Instructions:

Rinse and pat dry the frog legs


In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder


In another bowl, beat the eggs


Dip each frog leg into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally into the breadcrumbs, ensuring they are well-coated


Preheat your air fryer to 400F 200C


Place the breaded frog legs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't touch


Lightly spray the frog legs with cooking spray to help them crisp up


Cook in the air fryer for 12-15 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy


Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce


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Carrot & Coriander Soup

1/3/2026

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Carrot & Coriander Soup

A comforting and nutritious soup combining the sweetness of carrots with the freshness of coriander. Perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients:

  • 500g carrots, peeled and chopped

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 bunch fresh coriander, chopped

  • 1 liter vegetable stock

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions:

In a big pot, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat


Put in the garlic and onions, and cook them until they get soft


It will take another 5 minutes after you add the carrots


Add the vegetable stock and make it boil


Turn down the heat, cover, and let it cook for 20 minutes, or until the carrots are soft


Take it off the heat and let it cool down a bit


With a blender, blend the soup until it is smooth


Put the soup back in the pot and heat it up if needed


Add the chopped coriander and lemon juice and mix well


Add pepper and salt to taste


Serve hot, and if you want, top with more coriander leaves


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Paleo Nacho Cheese Chips

1/1/2026

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Paleo Nacho Cheese Chips

These Paleo Nacho Cheese Chips are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional nacho chips. They are made with zucchini slices coated in a flavorful almond flour and nutritional yeast mixture, resulting in a crunchy and cheesy snack that's perfect for Paleo enthusiasts.

Ingredients:

  • 2 large zucchinis, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup almond flour

  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1/2 tsp paprika

  • 1/2 tsp cumin

  • 1/4 tsp chili powder

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 eggs, beaten

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 400F 200C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper


In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper


Mix well


Dip each zucchini slice into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off, and then coat it with the almond flour mixture


Place the coated zucchini slices on the prepared baking sheet


Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chips are golden brown and crispy


Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving


Enjoy your Paleo Nacho Cheese Chips with your favorite salsa or guacamole!


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Toffee Blondies

12/30/2025

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Toffee Blondies

These toffee blondies are a delightful twist on traditional blondies, with the added crunch and sweetness of toffee bits.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup toffee bits

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C


Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan


In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt


In a medium bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until well combined


Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and stir until smooth


Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined


Fold in toffee bits until evenly distributed throughout the batter


Spread the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula


Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean


Allow blondies to cool in the pan before cutting into squares


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Spring Veg Chicken Pot Pie

12/20/2025

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Spring Veg Chicken Pot Pie

This Spring Vegetable Chicken Pot Pie is a comforting dish filled with tender chicken and vibrant seasonal vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy sauce and topped with flaky puff pastry.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced

  • 1 cup peas

  • 1 cup carrots, diced

  • 1 cup asparagus, chopped

  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

  • 1/2 cup onion, diced

  • 1/4 cup butter

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 190C 375F


Melt the butter in a big pan over medium-low heat


Cook the onions until they become clear


Add the flour and cook for one to two minutes


Add the chicken broth and milk slowly while stirring all the time until the sauce gets thick


It's time to add the chicken, peas, carrots, asparagus, mushrooms, salt, and pepper


Combine well


Put the mix in a baking dish


Place the puff pastry sheet on top of the filling and cut off any extra if needed


Cut holes in the pastry to let air flow


Put it in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly


Enjoy while hot!


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