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11/11/2024

Thanksgiving Punch 🍂🍹
Ingredients:
4 cups apple cider 🍏
2 cups cranberry juice 🍒
1 cup orange juice 🍊
1 cup sparkling water (or ginger ale) 🥤
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Recipe in First (Ꮯ.Ꮎ.Ꮇ.Ꮇ.Ꭼ.Ꮑ.Ꭲ ) 👇
Enjoy!
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This Thanksgiving Punch is a refreshing and festive drink that's perfect for holiday gatherings! 🍂🍹✨

11/02/2024

Pumpkin Pie Bars with Shortbread Crust - a slice of fall heaven! 🍂🎃

Ingredients:
- For the crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- For the filling:
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Whipped cream (for serving)

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the flour and salt, mixing until combined and crumbly. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
4. Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
5. While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until smooth.
6. Pour the pumpkin filling over the baked crust and spread evenly.
7. Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
9. Serve chilled or at room temperature, topped with whipped cream if desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes | Kcal: 250 kcal per bar | Servings: 12

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10/19/2024

Classic French Onion Soup 🧅🍲

Ingredients:

4 large onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
1 bay leaf
4 cups beef broth
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
8 slices of toasted baguette or French bread
1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions:

In a large pot, melt the butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and the bay leaf. Cook for another minute to release the flavors.
Pour in beef broth, chicken broth, and wine (if using). Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Preheat your broiler. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each with a slice of toasted bread and a generous sprinkle of shredded Gruyère cheese.
Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Carefully remove the bowls from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4

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