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Red wine and chocolate go wonderfully together. The interplay and complexities of those deep rich flavors just make sense on your palate, adding sweetness, fruit flavors and complex umami like compounds that make you go crazy. Now you can combine the two into this delicious brownie recipe. It’s an involved process requiring you to melt butter, temper in chocolate and get everything together for around 40 minutes before you even bake it, but to have that wonderful combo ready to go is completely worth it.

Key Takeaways:

• Why separate the goodness of red wine and dark chocolate when you can have it all at the same time in this Red Wine Brownie recipe?
• The trace and hint of bittersweet chocolate combined with brown sugar are to die for in this delicious brownie treat.
• Looking for a perfect dessert for a perfect night with friends and family a Red Wine Brownie is highly recommended indeed.

“While putting wine in your brownies might seem like a gimmick, trust me when I say that these rich, fudgy brownies will not disappoint — they are absolutely the real deal.”

Read more: https://www.thekitchn.com/red-wine-brownies-exist-and-theyre-amazing-241596

These days many people are jumping more and more on the health wagon as health care cost rises. In particular, people are trying to eat healthier. Need I mention losing weight while eating healthy has its rewards.I say this to bring attention to a new program from weight watchers called, weight watchers freestyle.It offers many healthy and good tasting dishes.One, in particular, is the chickpea and spinach stew dish.This tasty meal has many healthy ingredients like cumin and ginger.Just to name a few.For those looking for a good pick of the many weight watchers dishes, I recommend trying this one whenever you good the chance.

Key Takeaways:

• This recipe is a quick easy recipe that you can throw together for a family meal
• The majority of the stew is made by chickpeas, using three cans of drained chickpeas, as well as tomatoes and spinach.
• The whole dish will take about thirty minutes from start to finish, giving you something easy to throw together.

“There’s no better way to warm up on a chilly Winter day than by digging into a delicious bowl of stew. If you’re seeking your new favorite seasonal dish, this hearty and filling recipe is your perfect match! Filled with zero Points® chickpeas, this is one recipe you won’t want to miss!”

Read more: https://www.popsugar.com/food/How-Make-Chickpea-Spinach-Stew-44369944

Cookies go so well with a glass of milk but some just go better. This list of ten cookies gives you plenty of ideas for your cookie jar. A few are good old standbys, like gingerbread, oatmeal raisin, and chocolate chip. Others are a play on a cookie we’re familiar with, like shortbread but with chocolate and toffee. Still, there are new ones for everyone’s palate, including Mandelbrot, a soft biscotti, or cookies made with Bischoff, often known as speculaas.

Key Takeaways:

• Most cookies are pretty traditional, from gingerbread to oatmeal, to chocolate chip
• There are a few new ones like Biscoff cookies, better known as speculoos, a sweet butter spread
• Mandelbrot makes an appearance, a German biscotti, that pairs up quite well with coffee as well as milk

“Cookies are always better when partnered with a glass of milk.”

Read more: https://www.thekitchn.com/the-top-10-cookies-to-pair-with-a-glass-of-milk-252514

Cooks will enjoy reading a few simple recipes that need only 8 ingredients. These recipes can be prepared in any kitchen and help people enjoy their experience. Chicken sausage, veggies, and orzo pasta combine together for a delectable dish. Cauliflower and turkey meatballs can be tossed with a sesame seed sauce for an Asian dish. Take time to prepare these select few ingredients in advance. That could result in a delicious dish that everyone will enjoy.

Key Takeaways:

• It’s hard to keep your dinner plans in line, even if you had them set ahead of time.
• This is way better than a microwave meal, we think.
• Pasta night doesn’t have to be hard when you only need about eight ingredients.

“Deadlines at work need to be met, errands need to be squeezed in, and all too often you’re left exhausted by dinnertime. These five recipes are for these moments. They require, at most, eight ingredients (often fewer), and come together quickly without fuss.”

Read more: http://www.thekitchn.com/5-lazy-dinner-recipes-that-only-need-8-ingredients-250986

Butternut squash is in season and can be made into a number of soups and sauces but its firm nature can also be used in place of potato in many dishes. For a slightly sweet twist on hash browns, use butternut squash in this quick recipe. Combined with peppers and spice it makes a healthy change to the usual stir-fry. Use a mix of peppers. Red pepper will take advantage of the slight sweetness of the squash and serrano and green will add some savory.

Key Takeaways:

• Try a vegan recipe for hash browns that anyone would enjoy. Butternut squash goes into a dish that will appeal to anyone.
• It is also grain free, which could appeal to people with dietary restrictions. The end result is a popular vegan dish that anyone will want to try.
• Colorful bell peppers and diced scallions could be added to the mix. That makes for a great tasting entree that needs to be tried by vegans.

“This is a colorful and scrumptious twist on hash browns. Butternut squash or any vibrant winter squash take the place of potatoes and are cooked with crisp, colorful bell peppers and fresh scallions.”

Read more: http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/butternut-squash-hash-browns/

Every year at Christmas time I feel like eating sugar cookies the entire month. Sugar cookies come out in droves and are usually given to neighbors and friends and I gain 5 pounds because I keep baking them after everyone has at least 3 batches and all the food gifts are given away. I know I’m not the only one guilty of this. Not only are they quick, but they are soft, chewy and oh, so buttery. They practically melt in your mouth, and I totally suggest to roll them in sugar before baking for the ultimate in sugar cookie experiences.

Key Takeaways:

• Tea can transport you to another place as you immerse yourself in all the flavors that are available.
• Serving tea with these great sugar cookies is an amazing pairing.
• These sugar cookies will work for a variety of events, as well as great for snacking at home by yourself.

“Simply satisfying yet sophisticated enough to play with refreshingly exotic teas, this cookie recipe is one of our favorites.”

Read more: https://food52.com/blog/20464-in-this-perfect-pairing-unexpected-teas-meet-chewy-sugar-cookies

Jackfruit is an excellent substitute for meat texture and flavor. It’s not that common in the West but is making its way into markets. The ripe version is sweet but when it’s unripe, the flesh of the fruit is savory and often canned in brine or oil. It takes the place of tuna in a traditional Italian Pasta Al Tonno. Shredded and combined with tomatoes, capers, and garlic, it’s a great new way to make vegan pasta dinner.

Key Takeaways:

• Pasta Al Tonno is usually made with Tuna, but you can actually use jackfruit as a substitute.
• The jackfruit is made in a sauce and is mixed with Italian herbs, olives and sprinkled with basil.
• Gluten-free pasta can be used with this recipe and with the jackfruit substitute this meal is available for anyone who is vegan or gluten-free.

“When shredded, the jackfruit imitates the flaky, tender texture of tuna and can easily be seasoned to taste like it too.”

Read more: http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/pasta-al-tonno-italian-jackfruit-tuna-pasta/

Huevos rancheros is a popular breakfast and brunch dish. Mexican restaurants often serve it. It is spicy and flavorful. This gives a gluten-free version of it which contains jackfruit. It is an interesting take on a well-loved dish and will surprise and delight your guests. Some people have serious allergies to gluten and it’s good to have recipes you can make for them. It makes them feel included and is also good hospitality.

Key Takeaways:

• The recipe provides smoky flavor red sauce that ties the huevos ranchos and all other aspects of the recipe together.
• 4 step prepping and cooking process that includes marinating, making the sauce, making the tofu, and assembly.
• Low in calories (313), packed with protein and takes 45 minutes to make.

“This vegan take on the classic breakfast dish uses re-hydrated chilis for the base of the sauce along with some extra herbs and seasonings for a smokey and genuine take.”

Read more: http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/bbq-jackfruit-huevos-rancheros/

Turmeric has been used by cooks for thousands of years, but its broad health benefits are still coming to light. Attention is now shifting from the spice’s better-known anti-inflammation, anti-cancer, and detoxifying effects to its promising potential to improve brain and kidney function as well as to mollify arthritic and digestive ailments. An additional benefit is that turmeric helps to retain the beta-carotene in foods like carrots and pumpkins when those vegetables are used in turmeric-containing recipes.

Key Takeaways:

• For thousands of years, turmeric has been used as a spice.
• Researchers continue to be surprised by new health benefits of turmeric.
• Cooking pumpkin and carrots with turmeric can help better retain their beta-carotene retention.

“While once focused on anti-inflammatory benefits, decreased cancer risk, and support of detoxification, studies on turmeric intake now include its potential for improving cognitive function, blood sugar balance, and kidney function, as well as lessening the degree of severity associated with certain forms of arthritis and certain digestive disorders.”

Read more: http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=newtip&dbid=487

BBQ Lentil Balls. A simple plant-based ingredient of lentils, rice, mushrooms, and BBQ sauce. Vegan protein packed dish! Great as a post-work meal or to bring to outdoor BBQ events! Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes, flip, and bake for another 15-20 minutes until crisp and firm. While meatballs finish up, heat bbq sauce in a small sauce-pan. Brush meatballs with warm bbq sauce and serve (either by itself or on a hoagie!)

Key Takeaways:

• The BBQ Lentil Balls are very healthy for you. The recipe is dairy free, high carb vegan, and vegan.
• You are going to need a lot of ingredients. It needs around 15 different ingredients.
• Has 455 calories. Cook time is 30 minutes. It serves 3 people.

“These irresistible BBQ lentil balls are made out of simple plant-based ingredients like lentils, rice, mushrooms, and BBQ sauce.”

Read more: http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/bbq-lentil-balls/