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Kozinaki can be made from sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, peanuts, nuts, and flax seeds are added if desired. Nuts – 500 g (finely chopped) Honey – 300 g Sugar – 1 tablespoon #CookingWithAlus #kozinaki

A delicious, healthy & comforting tomato soup thickened with blended white beans. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and simple. This recipe makes the most out of just a handful of pantry ingredients. #CookingWithAlus #Soup #TomatoSoup #TomatoSoupWithBeans #Vegetarian

No one wants to enter a house or kitchen and face a bad smell. Sticking cloves into oranges and your kitchen smells like citrus and spice heaven. #CookingWithAlus #ClovesOranges #HouseSmellsAwesome

This is a thick, soup with tons of flavor. Super easy, quick, and a great way to use squash. An instant hit at my house. #CookingWithAlus #ButternutSquashSoup #Soup #Squash

Kompot is a drink made from fresh fruits and popular in central and eastern Europe. You may use a single type of fruit or an assortment of fruit for kompot. Apples, pears, plums, and berries are all delicious choices. This can be served chilled. The basic proportions are a gallon of water, a pound of fruits. #CookingWithAlus #FruitKompot

Conchiglie Pasta is commonly known as “shell pasta”. This pasta is one reason I always keep a few cans of beans in my pantry. Beans contribute protein to this pasta, which makes a great vegan dish if you serve it without the cheese. #CookingWithAlus #Vegan #Vegetarian

Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Sauce made with roasted peppers and onion makes for a deliciously easy sauce. Serve over pasta, with sandwiches, bowls, and more. Gluten-free. #CookingWithAlus #Vegetarian #Vegan #Souce #RoastedRedPepper

Sautéed zucchini is one of the most versatile side dishes you can make! #CookingWithAlus #SauteedZucchini #Vegan #Vegetarian

If you aren’t a fan of salmon lox but need something delicious , you should try this recipe out. #CookingWithAlus #SalmonSpread

Homemade dough is stuffed with dill, green onion, cilantro, then shallow fried to crispy, golden brown perfection! Surprisingly easy to make, you won’t believe how fast they disappear! INGREDIENTS FOR THE DOUGH: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups water FOR THE FILLING: 1 cups, packed sliced green onion 1 cups, packed cilantro 1 cup chopped dill 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt or to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil • Additional oil for shallow frying Cheese #CookingWithAlus

Avocado Egg Rolls are crispy on the outside with an avocado mixture inside that is bursting with flavor! Ingredients 3 large Haas avocados , peeled, pitted, & diced 4 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes , chopped 1/3 cup red onion , minced 1/3 cup cilantro and dill , chopped kosher salt vegan egg roll wrappers avocado oil , for frying #CookingWithAlus #AvocadoEggRolls #Vegan #Vegetarian

This Walnut and Bean Spread recipe is vegan and made with just a few ingredients that you likely have on hand in your kitchen. Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 1-2 cloves garlic 2-4 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika or to taste Generous grating black pepper 1 can bean trio rinsed and drained 1 tablespoons minced dill 1 onion #CookingWithAlus #WalnutBeanSpread #Vegan #Vegetarian

Cinnamon-sugar soft and chewy sugar cookie recipe. Ingredients 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened) 1 1/2 cups Sugar 2 large Eggs 2 teaspoons Vanilla 2 3/4 cup Flour 1 1/2 teaspoon Cream of Tartar 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda 1 teaspoon Salt Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture: 1/4 cup Sugar 1 1/2 Tablespoons Cinnamon Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add the eggs and vanilla. Cream for 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt, just until combined. In a small bowl, stir together sugar and cinnamon. If time allows, wrap the dough and let refrigerate for 20-30 minutes. Roll into balls until round and smooth. Drop into the cinnamon-sugar mixture and coat well. Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 9-12 minutes. Let cool for several minutes on baking sheet before removing from the pan. #CookingWithAlus #SnickerdoodleCookie

Whether you need a fast, healthy dinner, or a simple protein that you can enjoy tonight and eat leftover the next day, this is THE baked salmon recipe for you! #CookingWithAlus #BakedSalmon

This is a technique that elevates basic sautéed greens into something even more savory and tender. INGREDIENTS 2-3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2-3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced 2 large bunch kale, deveined Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper and red-pepper flakes to taste PREPARATION Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan set over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add garlic, and cook until soft and add red-pepper flakes.. Add kale to the pan. Use a spoon to toss the greens in the oil, then cover and cook for approximately 5 to 7 minutes, until it is soft and wilted, but still quite green. #CookingWithAlus #SautéedKale

This light, refreshing dressing will become your favorite go-to for any salad or fish with a delicious blend of lemon, ginger, garlic, and turmeric. Ingredients 1/2 cup roasted cashews 1-2 cloves garlic, smashed 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon real maple syrup 1 juice from 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric kosher salt and pepper 1 pinch cayenne pepper Directions Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container and secure the lid. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached. #CookingWithAlus #TurmericGingerVinaigrette

You can make these rolls with what ever you want. Just add your favorite ingredients and make them your own! Ingredients 6-8 rice wrappers 6-8 large cooked shrimp 3 tablespoon green onion 1/2 cup carrots, finely shredded 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely shredded 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 leaves lettuce, chopped 1/2 medium cucumber , cut into thin strips 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds #CookingWithAlus #FreshSpringRolls

Corn has always been one of my favorite foods. The recipe is simple: 10 ingredients total, and likely things you have on hand right now. And not only is it both vegan and gluten free, but it can also be prepared one of two ways: Blended and smooth, or chunky and brothy. I blended mine, but it would also be delicious left as is. Ingredients 2-3 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 large white onion (chopped) 4-5 small potatoes (quartered) 4 fresh corn 2 -4 cups water 1 cup unsweetened plain almond milk 2-3 stalks celery (chopped) 1 large chopped pepper 1 Tsp. ground black pepper and salt 1-2 Tbsp. tomato paste/sauce #CookingWithAlus #CornSoup #VeganCornSoup

Crunchy. Toasty. Creamy. Heavenly. This Avocado, Egg, Salmon Sandwich is so many wonderful things. This is the number one favorite breakfast in our house. Ingredients Your favorite bread or whatever you have on hand, sliced and toasted 1 ripe avocado, sliced 2 peeled hard-cooked egg Salmon Olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste #CookingWithAlus #AvocadoToast

These homemade crepes are ultra thin and delicate. Easy to make, they’re ready for your choice of sweet or savory fillings and toppings. No special pans required. And, best part of all, you only need 6 basic ingredients! Ingredients 150 g flour 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 liter (500 g) whole milk, at room temperature 3 large eggs, at room temperature 100 g avocado oil #CookingWithAlus #Crepes

There is just something about crispy fried potatoes that brings me back to my childhood! I love everything about them from the smell when they’re cooking, to the crispy outside when you bite into them. This pan fried potatoes recipe will be an instant family favorite! You won’t believe just how easy they are to make! INGREDIENTS 1 lb. baby potatoes, scrubbed clean 3-4 tbsp. avocado oil 1 medium onion 1 tsp. garlic powder (optional) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS Slice potatoes into coins about ¼” thick. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oils. Add potatoes , onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook until potatoes are golden and crusty underneath, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip potatoes and cook until golden on other sides, 4 to 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with garlic powder and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 2 minutes more. Serve warm. #CookingWithAlus #PanFriedPotatoes

A spoonful of sour cream is the secret ingredient that gives eggs a fancy spin with a rich, ultra-creamy texture. Ingredients 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon sour cream 1/2 teaspoon salt Fresh ground black pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 green onion, chopped Cilantro and dill (optional) In a bowl beat eggs sour cream, salt, pepper, cilantro, green onion and dill just until blended. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter or 3 tablespoon of olive oil in skillet until sizzling. Pour in egg mixture and cook over low heat turning portions of egg mixture with spatula as it begins to thicken. #CookingWithAlus #EggsSourCream

This recipe simple and delicious. It’s quick enough for a weeknight dinner, but flavorful enough to serve at a holiday dinner party. Ingredients 1.25 lb. butternut squash, diced Salt and pepper 2 cups Basmati Rice 2-3 cups water Instructions Add the rice, butternut squash, and water to the saucepan and increase the heat to high. Bring to a boil, stirring once. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the water is absorbed and the rice and butternut squash are tender, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. #CookingWithAlus #ButternutSquashBasmati Rice #Vigan #Vegetarian