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Whipped Cream

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Whipped Cream

Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: Powdered Sugar
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 348kcal

Ingredients

  • 1½ 355ml cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup 60g powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp 5ml vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Place your metal kitchen-aid bowl in the freezer for at least 10 minutes to chill. Add the heavy cream to the freezer too, but only for 10 minutes at the very most, so it doesn’t freeze.
  • When ready to make the whipped cream, get the bowl out of the freezer and add the ingredients. Whip using the whisk attachment, starting at low speed and increasing to high speed. Beat until stiff peaks form. Don’t over-beat.
  • Keep unused whipped cream refrigerated in an airtight container.

Notes

4 servings

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 82mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1238IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Nutrition Facts
Whipped Cream
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Saturated Fat 19g119%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 95mg32%
Sodium 23mg1%
Potassium 82mg2%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 1238IU25%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 56mg6%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Quick, Rotation, Spring, Summer, Weekend Dinner, Weeknight Dinner

Shakshuka 2: Simpler, Fresher

This is a simpler, fresher and now dairy-free shakshuka. Bread is a must for serving!

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Shakshuka 2: Simpler, Fresher

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Brunch, Dinner
Cuisine: California, Middle Eastern
Keyword: Quick
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 409kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb tomatoes diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper small diced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ bunch cilantro (optional) thick stems removed, rest chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  • Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and bell peppers and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
    3 tbsp olive oil, 1 small yellow onion, 1 red bell pepper
  • Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, another minute or two. Add the tomatoes and jalapenos and sauté for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften and release their juice.
    2 cloves garlic, 1 lb tomatoes, 1 jalapeno pepper
  • Using the back of a spoon, make four pockets in the mixture. Crack an egg into each pocket and season to taste with salt and pepper.
    4 large eggs, salt and pepper
  • Carefully place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the eggs are set.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve right from the skillet.
    ½ bunch cilantro (optional)

Notes

2 servings

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 372mg | Sodium: 2485mg | Potassium: 893mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 4504IU | Vitamin C: 119mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition Facts
Shakshuka 2: Simpler, Fresher
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 372mg124%
Sodium 2485mg108%
Potassium 893mg26%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 4504IU90%
Vitamin C 119mg144%
Calcium 100mg10%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Breakfast, Lunch, Quick, Summer, Weeknight Dinner

Goat Cheese Toast with Peppers, Tomatoes and Avocado

This is a great brunch and may even work well as a lunch or light dinner option, especially if you add an egg or increase the cheese.

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Goat Cheese Toast with Peppers, Tomatoes and Avocado

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: California
Keyword: Quick
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 398kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bread high-quality sourdough preferred, up to 4 slices if small pieces
  • 3 Fresno peppers or 2-3 other mildly spicy peppers, like Anaheim, Poblano, Hatch
  • 1 serrano pepper optional
  • 3 tomatoes Early Girl or heirloom
  • 1 avocado
  • ½ lemon or lime, cut in half, for the juice
  • 5-6 sprigs basil
  • 4 oz goat cheese or whole-milk ricotta
  • cilantro optional

Instructions

  • Pull the 4 oz goat cheese out of the fridge so it warms.
  • Slice the 3 Fresno peppers and clean out the seeds. Chop the 1 serrano pepper (and remove the seeds if you'd like). Cut the 3 tomatoes into medium-sized cubes or ½ slices. Cube the 1 avocado and juice the 1/2 lemon. Slice or cut the 5-6 sprigs basil and pick the cilantro leaves. Slice the bread if needed (2 slices bread).
  • Turn a non-stick skillet to medium, medium-high and add the peppers. Season with salt. Cook until the peppers are softened and a nice brown color in parts.
  • Toast the bread lightly.
  • Spread the 4 oz goat cheese on the toasted bread. Top with the basil leaves in an even layer across the whole thing. Top with the peppers, tomatoes, and avocados and cilantro (if using).

Notes

  • Serves 2
  • For added protein, fry 1 egg per serving

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 690mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1261IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition Facts
Goat Cheese Toast with Peppers, Tomatoes and Avocado
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398 Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 26mg9%
Sodium 345mg15%
Potassium 690mg20%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 1261IU25%
Vitamin C 52mg63%
Calcium 156mg16%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.