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The Most Delicious Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake – Simple and Easy!

This is by far the best cheesecake ever ever ever!! One bite and you will definitely agree! Ingredient list below and full recipe on the site! For the blueberries: 1 cup of Fresh Blueberries 2 Tbsp of Sugar Juice of 1/2 Lemon 1/2 tsp of cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp of water For the Crust: 2 cups of Graham Cracker Crumbs 1/4 cup of Granulated Sugar 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted For the Cheesecake Filling: 4 8oz blocks of Cream Cheese, softened at room temperature 1 1/4 cups of Granulated Sugar 4 Eggs 1/2 cup of Sour Cream Splash of Vanilla Extract Zest of 1/2 Lemon For the Topping: 1/2 cup of All Purpose Flour 1/4 cup of Brown Sugar 1/4 tsp of Cinnamon 3 Tbsp of Cold Butter FULL RECIPE: https://www.laurainthekitchen.com Follow me: Amazon: https://amazon.com/shop/mrsvitale Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrsvitale Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@mrsvitale Facebook: https://facebook.com/laurainthekitchen

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Grilled Chicken with Chimichurri

A gorgeous simple summer main that takes hardly any effort but provides so much pleasure. Fresh, vibrant and absolutely addictive! The whole fan will love this, recipe below! RECIPE: 2lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 2 Tbsp of Olive Oil Juice of 1 Lemon 2 tsp of Granulated Garlic 2 tsp of Granulated Onion 2 tsp of Better than Bouillon Powder 1 tsp of Italian Seasoning Salt and Pepper to taste For the Chimichurri: 1 1/2 cups Fresh Parsley 1/2 cup Mix of Fresh Dill and Oregano 1 Shallot, roughly chopped 3 Cloves Garlic 1 tsp of Calabrian Chili or a pinch of hot pepper flakes 4 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar 1/2 cup Olive Oil Salt and Pepper to Taste FULL RECIPE: https://www.laurainthekitchen.com Follow me: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mrsvitale Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsvitale Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsvitale Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurainthekitchen

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Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins – The BEST ever!!

Buongiorno!! Truly the BEST blueberry muffins ever ever ever!!! Those if you that have made them over the years know how truly sensational these are and always receive rave reviews. Recipe linked below! RECIPE: https://www.laurainthekitchen.com/recipes/the-best-blueberry-muffins/ Follow me: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mrsvitale Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsvitale Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsvitale Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurainthekitchen

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Rghifa lmknasia / الرغيفة المكناسية

Rghifa Meknassia (Traditional Flaky Pastry from Meknes) "Dough 250 g all-purpose flour 4 g baking powder A pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 saffron-flavored stock cube A few strands of saffron 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, ground 1/2 teaspoon mastic gum, ground with a little sugar 50 g melted butter 2 tablespoons fennel seeds, soaked in hot water and drained Orange blossom water, as needed to bring the dough together Filling Almond paste filling (knot of almonds) For laminating Vegetable oil 1 teaspoon smen (Moroccan clarified butter) For frying and garnishing Vegetable oil, for frying Honey Toasted sesame seeds" الرغيفة المكناسية "العجين 250 غرام دقيق أبيض 4 غرام خميرة الحلويات قبصة ملح 1/2 ملعقة صغيرة قرفة مطحونة 1/2 مكعب مرق بنكهة الزعفران شعيرات من الزعفران الحر 2 ملعقة كبيرة سمسم محمر ومطحون 1/2 ملعقة صغيرة من المسكة الحرة مدقوقة مع القليل من السكر 50 غرام زبدة مذابة 2 ملعقة كبيرة من حبوب النافع، منقوعة في ماء ساخن ومصفاة ماء الزهر حسب الحاجة لجمع العجين الحشوة عقدة اللوز للتوريق زيت نباتي 1 ملعقة صغيرة سمن للقلي والتزيين زيت للقلي عسل زنجلان محمر "Step 1: Prepare the Dough 1- In a large bowl, place the flour. 2- Add the baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, crumbled saffron-flavored stock cube, saffron strands, ground toasted sesame seeds, ground mastic gum, and the soaked and drained fennel seeds. 3- Mix all the dry ingredients well until evenly combined. 4- Add the melted butter and mix until fully incorporated. 5- Gradually add the orange blossom water while kneading until you obtain a soft, smooth, and pliable dough. Let it rest for 15 minutes. 6- Divide the dough into equal-sized balls and let them rest for another 15 minutes. Step 2: Shape the Rghaif 1- Mix the vegetable oil with the smen. 2- Grease the work surface with the mixture. 3- Take one dough ball and stretch it out as thinly as possible. 4- Place a portion of the almond filling in the center and spread it evenly. 5- Fold the dough over the filling to form a square or rectangular rghaif. 6- Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling. Step 3: Frying 1- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. 2- Fry the rghaif until golden brown on both sides. 3- Remove them from the oil and immediately dip them into the honey. Step 4: Garnishing and Serving 1- Garnish the rghaif with toasted sesame seeds. 2- Serve warm or at room temperature with Moroccan mint tea." "الخطوة 1: تحضير العجين 1- في وعاء كبير، ضعوا الدقيق الأبيض. 2- أضيفوا خميرة الحلويات، الملح، القرفة المطحونة، مكعب المرق بنكهة الزعفران المفتت، شعيرات الزعفران الحر، الزنجلان المحمر والمطحون، المسكة الحرة المدقوقة، وماء حبوب النافع المنقوعة والمصفاة. 3- اخلطوا جميع المكونات الجافة جيداً حتى تتوزع النكهات والتوابل بالتساوي. 4- أضيفوا الزبدة المذابة واخلطوا المكونات حتى تتشربها العجينة. 5- أضيفوا ماء الزهر تدريجياً مع العجن حتى تحصلوا على عجين لين ومتجانس وسهل التشكيل. اتركوها ترتاح لمدة 15 دقيقة. 6- قسّموا العجين إلى كويرات متساوية الحجم واتركوها ترتاح لمدة 15 دقيقة أخرى. الخطوة 2: تشكيل الرغائف 1- اخلطوا الزيت النباتي مع السمن. 2- ادهنوا سطح العمل بالخليط. 3- خذوا كرة من العجين وابسطوها جيداً حتى تصبح رقيقة جداً. 4- ضعوا كمية مناسبة من عقدة اللوز في الوسط ووزعوها بالتساوي. 5- اطووا العجين فوق الحشوة للحصول على رغيفة مربعة أو مستطيلة الشكل. 6- كرروا العملية مع باقي العجين والحشوة. الخطوة 3: القلي 1- سخنوا الزيت النباتي في مقلاة عميقة على نار متوسطة. 2- اقْلوا الرغائف حتى تكتسب لوناً ذهبياً من الجانبين. 3- ارفعوها من الزيت وضعوها في العسل مباشرة. الخطوة 4: التزيين والتقديم 1- زينوا الرغائف بالزنجلان المحمر. 2- قدموها دافئة أو في درجة حرارة الغرفة مع الشاي المغربي."

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One Pan Lemon Orzo Salmon & Orzo

A fantastic one pan wonder that comes together in no time but everyone will love! Super customizable too which you know I always love! Recipe Below! RECIPE: 2 Filets of Salmon 1/2 tsp of Granulated Garlic 1/2 tsp of Paprika Salt and Pepper to taste 2 Shallots, minced 2 Tbsp of Olive Oil 1 Tbsp of Butter 1/2 cup of Orzo 1 3/4 cup of Chicken Stock 1 Tbsp of Lemon Juice 1/4 cup of Freshly Grated Parm 1/3 cup of Frozen Peas, thawed FULL RECIPE: https://www.laurainthekitchen.com Follow me: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mrsvitale Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsvitale Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsvitale Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurainthekitchen

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Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream – No Ice Cream Machine Needed!

Yall this no churn blueberry cheesecake ice cream is insaneeeee!!! You’d pay top dollars for this at an ice cream shop, and it’s one you’ll wanna make all summer long i guarantee it! Recipe below! Blueberry swirl: 1 pint blueberries 2 Tbsp sugar Squeeze of lemon juice 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water Cook the blueberries, sugar, and lemon over medium heat until the berries burst and become jammy, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook 1 minute more, until thickened then allow to cool completely. Ice Cream: 1 cup heavy cream 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 tsp lemon zest 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean powder 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers Whip the cream to stiff peaks; set aside. Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the condensed milk, lemon zest, and vanilla. Fold in the whipped cream, then gently fold in the cooled blueberry swirl and graham crackers, leaving ribbons throughout. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze at least 6 hours before scooping.

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Grilled Steak & Charred Corn Salsa!

A fantastic summer main that delivers in flavor and wow factor but you and I both know it was so easy to make with hardly any effort. You've got to make this for your next dinner! RECIPE: For the Corn Salsa: 2 Ears of Corn 1/2 of a Red Onion, cut into 2 thick slices 2 Jalapenos (or 1) Juice of 1 Lime Fresh Chopped Cilantro 2 Tbsp of Olive Oil For the Steak: 2lb Flank Steak Olive Oil 1 1/2 tsp of Ancho Chile Powder 1 1/2 tsp of Granulated Garlic 1 tsp of Granulated Onion Plenty of Salt and Pepper FULL RECIPE: https://www.laurainthekitchen.com Follow me: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mrsvitale Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsvitale Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsvitale Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurainthekitchen

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