Creamy Ranch Guacamole

Creamy Ranch Guacamole is a tasty change from plain guacamole. When you mix avocados, lime, Greek yogurt, and ranch dressing together, you get a creamy, tasty dip that's great for parties or as a snack. Adding fresh cilantro, red onion, tomatoes, and a jalapeo, if you want, gives the dish a burst of color and flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe avocados
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup ranch dressing
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup diced jalapeo optional

Instructions:

Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl

Mash the avocados with a fork until smooth

Add lime juice, Greek yogurt, and ranch dressing to the mashed avocados

Mix well

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Stir in chopped cilantro, diced red onion, diced tomatoes, and diced jalapeo if using

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving

Serve with tortilla chips or as a dip for veggies

Vegan Spinach Mac & Cheese

Indulge in the creamy goodness of this vegan spin on classic mac and cheese, enhanced with nutrient-rich spinach for added flavor and texture.

Ingredients:

• 250g macaroni pasta
• 2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

As directed on the package, cook the macaroni

Once done, drain it and set it aside

Soaked cashews, almond milk, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, turmeric, salt, and pepper should all be put in a blender

Mix until it's creamy and smooth

Warm up the cashew cheese sauce in a large saucepan over medium-low heat

Toss chopped spinach into the sauce and cook it down until it's soft

Mix the macaroni into the sauce after it's done cooking

Put olive oil in a different pan and heat it over medium-low heat

Then, toast the breadcrumbs until they turn golden brown

Toast the breadcrumbs and sprinkle them on top of the mac and cheese

Enjoy your vegan spinach mac and cheese, which is smooth and warm

Animal Print Cake Pops

For any occasion, these whimsical and entertaining Animal Print Cake Pops are perfect. Kids and adults alike will be delighted by the combination of chocolate cake, vibrant patterns, and a delicious candy coating.

Ingredients:

• 1 box chocolate cake mix
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chocolate frosting
• Assorted food coloring black, orange, and yellow
• White candy melts
• Cake pop sticks

Instructions:

Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions

Bake the cake in a 9x13-inch pan and let it cool completely

In a large bowl, crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs

Add softened butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the crumbs

Mix until well combined

Mix in chocolate frosting until the mixture reaches a dough-like consistency

Divide the cake mixture into three equal parts

Color one part with black food coloring, another with orange, and the last one with yellow

Mix each until the colors are uniform

Take small amounts of each colored mixture and roll them into small balls

Melt white candy melts according to the package instructions

Insert cake pop sticks into the cake balls and dip them into the melted white candy melts, coating them evenly

Before the candy coating sets, use a toothpick to create animal print patterns by dragging through the colored cake mix on the surface of the cake pops

Allow the cake pops to cool and the candy coating to harden

Serve and enjoy your delicious Animal Print Cake Pops!

Farro Tomato Salad

Fresh cherry tomatoes, red onion, basil, and tangy feta cheese give this Farro Tomato Salad a lot of flavor. It's also good for you. It's great as a side dish or as a light meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup farro
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Follow the directions on the package to cook the farro until it is soft

Take it out and let it cool down

Cook the farro and put it in a large bowl

Add the cherry tomatoes cut in half, the red onion chopped up, and the fresh basil leaves

Very good olive oil and balsamic vinegar should be mixed together in a small bowl using a whisk

Add pepper and salt to taste

Pour the dressing over the salad and mix it all together

Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it on top of the salad

Put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before you serve it

Serve as a healthy and refreshing salad