Low-Carb Lemon Ricotta Cookies Perfect for Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day

Lemon Ricotta Cookies yield About 30 cookies (2 per serving) • prep time 15 minutes, plus 1 hour to chill dough • cook time 14 minutes 1¾ cups finely ground blanched almond flour 2 tablespoons coconut flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese, well drained 1 large egg ¾ cup granular sweetener Grated zest of 1 lemon, plus more for garnish if desired 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract Glaze: ¾ cup confectioners’ sweetener Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 1. In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, and salt. 2. In a large mixing bowl, use a rubber spatula to stir together the ricotta, egg, granular sweetener, and lemon zest until mostly smooth, using the spatula to smash the ingredients against the side of the bowl. Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla until well combined. 3. Stir the flour mixture into the ricotta mixture a little at a time until well combined, but don’t overmix. 4. Cover the dough and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour. 5. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet…

THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2 Now In Theaters and On Demand TRAIL MIX
2021 Fall Gift Guide , recipes / October 9, 2021

GET SPOOKY WITH THIS TRAIL MIX: Everyone’s favorite spooky family is back in the animated comedy sequel, The Addams Family 2. In this all new movie we find Morticia and Gomez distraught that their children are growing up, skipping family dinners, and totally consumed with “scream time.” To reclaim their bond they decide to cram Wednesday, Pugsley, Uncle Fester and the crew into their haunted camper and hit the road for one last miserable family vacation. Their adventure across America takes them out of their element and into hilarious run-ins with their iconic cousin, IT, as well as many new kooky characters. What could possibly go wrong? DIRECTED BY: Greg Tiernan DIRECTED BY: Conrad Vernon STORY BY: Dan Hernandez & Benji Samit SCREENPLAY BY: Dan Hernandez & Benji Samit and Ben Queen and Susanna Fogel PRODUCERS: Gail Berman, p.g.a., Conrad Vernon, p.g.a., Danielle Sterling, p.g.a., Alison O’Brien, p.g.a. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Kevin Miserocchi, Jonathan Glickman, Cassidy Lange, Andrew Mittman, Aaron L. Gilbert, Jason Cloth BASED ON CHARACTERS BY: Charles Addams CAST: Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Nick Kroll, Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton, Wallace Shawn, with Snoop Dogg as ‘IT’, with Bette Midler and Bill Hader GENRE: Animation   RATING: PG for macabre and rude humor, violence and language   Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter…

Check Out Weekday Suppers Cookbook
2018 Holiday Gift Guide , recipes / October 6, 2018

I love Robert Rose books, and this one is no different.  Best of Bridge Weekday Suppers is the perfect cookbook.  Whether you are an experienced cooker, or new to cooking, this cookbook will help you out of any jam.  Recipes include supper soups, super salads, supper sandwiches, and recipes for chicken, beef, veal, lamb, pork, fish, and vegetarian dishes, and quick and easy desserts.  You will love this cookbook, as much as, if not more than me. The vegetarian section is my 21 year old, daughter’s, favorite section.  She cooks out of it often, and says it’s delicious and filling.  She said “I love this cookbook mom, and it’s mine now.”  She uses the book at least 3 times a week. The delectable weekday recipes include Smoky Tomato Chickpea Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons, Shrimp and Bacon Spinach Salad, Pineapple Pulled Pork Buns, Stovetop Gnocchi and Beef Stew, Rosemary Lamb and Feta Meatballs on Lemon Garlic Potatoes, Curried Turkey Pot Pie, Thai Shrimp Cakes and Baked Mushroom and Herb Risotto. With over 4 million Best of Bridge books sold, the ladies have truly become an integral part of dinnertime for families all across North America. This will be a cherished…

150 Best Toaster Oven Recipes ~ You need this book

I love the 150 Best Toaster Oven Recipes cookbook, by Linda Stephen.  It’s got so many great recipes for my Toaster Oven.  I love trying new recipes, so this book has really brought some new recipes to light.  This book is brand new, just coming out.  And, already my family loves it. I made Oatmean Cinnamon French Toast in the Toaster oven the other day.  It was so delicious, and crispy.  My 7 year old loved it.  My next thing to try is the Meatloaf.  Yes, a meatloaf, in a toaster oven.  I can’t wait to make more and more.  Less clean up, because not so many pots and pans. Check out these tidbits: Toaster ovens are capable of making full meals – functioning both a toaster and a full-size oven while using way less space and way less energy Wide-ranging recipes to allow the space and energy-saving toaster over to be used for so much more than just toasting 150 easy and delicious recipes specifically designed for the toaster oven and brand-new “basics” section Perfect for students, singles, and the elderly – all popular markets for the appliance Toaster oven sales are up 80% since 2000; in 2016, approximately 8.1…

May 18 is National Cheese Souffle Day
recipes / May 4, 2018

PERFECT FOR THE WARM SUMMER EVENINGS Depending on what ingredients you use, the Soufflé can be served both as a savory main dish or sweetened as a dessert. Here we’ve combined this French classic with a tangy lemon vinaigrette and a fresh tomato and watermelon salad which makes it perfect as an appetizer or main course, preferably enjoyed outdoors on one of those warm summer evenings. Ingredients JARLSBERG® CHEESE SOUFFLÉ 1 cup milk 2 dried bay leaves 2 shallots, finely chopped 4 small ramekins Baking paper 1 cup butter 4 tbsp. plain flour salt 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 cup grated Jarlsberg® cheese 5 eggs with the whites and yolks separated Jarlsberg® cheese for the topping WATER MELON SALAD watermelon 1 cup tomatoes 1 cup hazelnuts, roasted 1 lime 1 orange 2 cups olive oil MAKES 4 PORTIONS   TO MAKE THE SOUFFLE Pre-heat the oven to 400 °F. In a pan, heat the milk, bay leaves and shallot until boiling. Remove the pan from the heat and let the contents rest for 20 minutes. Grease the inside of the ovenproof ramekins. The soufflé mixture will rise quite high, so don’t overfill the ramekins. Melt the…

Seriously Good Freezer Meals
2018 Easter Gift Guide , recipes , Reviews / March 24, 2018

Seriously Good Freezer Meals is a super great book, if you work a lot. Because you can make the meals ahead of time, and freeze them for later. I’ve tried many recipes out of this book, but none top Boneless BBQ Pork Ribs. They are so delicious, and can be found on page 189. It’s simple to put together, and cook, when ready. This book is really cool, because there’s a Make it now, Make it a freezer meal, and even Reheat. You can also find a guideline, at the bottom of each page, to make multiple batches. This 150 Easy Recipes to save your time money & Sanity can be bought through Robert Rose Books, either the link above, or below will take you to the link. The price is exceptional for what you are getting. And lest you think these are just ho-hum basic meals, you’re in for a pleasant surprise! Within the beautifully photographed full-color pages, you’ll discover recipes for every meal of the day. Connect with Robert Rose Books:   Shop     |     Facebook   |   Twitter Disclaimer: This product was received from the Company for review purposes only. All thoughts and words in this post are my own…