Ingredients:

• 4 slices of crusty Italian bread, toasted and cubed
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• 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
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• 1 cucumber, diced
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• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
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• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
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• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
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• 1/4 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
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• 2 cloves garlic, minced
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• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions:

In a large glass bowl, start by layering half of the toasted bread cubes at the bottom

Next, add half of the diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, basil, and mozzarella cheese on top of the bread

Sprinkle half of the minced garlic over the ingredients

Drizzle half of the olive oil and balsamic vinegar evenly over the layers

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Repeat the layering process with the remaining ingredients, starting with the rest of the toasted bread cubes

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld

Before serving, toss the salad gently to mix all the layers and flavors together

Garnish with extra basil leaves if desired

Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious Layered Panzanella Salad!

Ingredients:

• 4 oz vodka
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• 2 oz fresh lemon juice
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• 2 oz simple syrup
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• 4-6 fresh basil leaves
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• Ice cubes
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• Lemon slices for garnish
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• Basil leaves for garnish
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Instructions:

Mix fresh basil leaves gently in a shaker

In a shaker, mix vodka, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup

Put ice cubes in the shaker

Make sure to shake it well until it's cold

Strain the drink into an ice-filled glass

Put basil leaves and lemon slices on top

Serve and have fun!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup ketchup
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• 1/2 cup Jack Daniel's Whiskey
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• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
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• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
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• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions:

In a medium saucepan, mix all the ingredients together

Over medium heat, bring to a simmer and stir every now and then

Turn down the heat and let the sauce simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it gets thick

Take it off the heat and let it cool down

Put the mixture in a jar or other container to store it in the fridge

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
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• 1/4 cup heavy cream
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• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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• 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol or preferred keto-friendly sweetener
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• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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• 1/4 cup chopped almonds
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Instructions:

Heavy cream, cocoa powder, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract should all be mixed together in a bowl until the mixture is smooth

Toss in the chopped almonds

Place the mix into popsicle molds

Place a popsicle stick in each mold

Put it in the freezer for at least four hours, or until it's solid

Run warm water over the molds for a short time to get the popsicles out

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
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• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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• 1/4 teaspoon salt
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• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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• 1 cup granulated sugar
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• 1 egg
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• 1/2 cup sour cream
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• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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• Green food coloring
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• Assorted colorful sprinkles
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Instructions:

Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl with a whisk

Mix the butter and sugar until they are light and fluffy in a different bowl

Add the egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract and mix them in well

Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients one at a time until a soft dough forms

Separate the dough into two pieces

To make one part green, add food coloring and knead it until the color is spread out evenly

Put both pieces of dough in the fridge for at least an hour after wrapping them in plastic wrap

Warm the oven up to 350F 175C and put parchment paper on a baking sheet

On a floured surface, roll out the green dough until it's about 1/4 inch thick

Using different-sized cookie cutters in the shape of Christmas trees, cut out tree shapes and place them on the baking sheet that has been prepared

After the oven is hot, bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden

Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack to cool all the way

Cut out more tree shapes from the plain dough that you rolled out

Once all the cookies are cool, put a small amount of frosting on each green tree-shaped cookie

Each frosted cookie should have a plain tree-shaped cookie on top of it

This will make tree sandwich cookies

Add different colored sprinkles to the trees and gently press them into the frosting to make them look nice

Before you serve or store the cookies, let the frosting set

Ingredients:

• 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
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• 1 cup all-purpose flour
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• 2 eggs, beaten
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• 1 cup breadcrumbs
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• 1 teaspoon paprika
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• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
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• Vegetable oil for frying
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Instructions:

Salt, pepper, paprika, and flour should all be mixed together in a shallow dish

First, coat the potato slices with the beaten egg mixture

Warm up the vegetable oil in a big pan over medium-low heat

Fry potato slices until they are golden brown and crispy

Take them out of the oil and place them on paper towels to drain

Cook chicken slices in the same pan until they are golden brown and fully cooked

You can dip fried chicken potatoes in your favorite sauce and serve them hot

Ingredients:

• 2 slices whole grain bread
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• 2 tablespoons hummus
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• 1/4 cup shredded carrots
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• 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber
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• 1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts
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• 1/4 avocado, sliced
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• 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
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Instructions:

Spread hummus on one slice of bread

Layer shredded carrots, cucumber slices, alfalfa sprouts, avocado slices, and shredded lettuce on top of the hummus

Place the second slice of bread on top

Slice the sandwich in half diagonally

Arrange the sandwich halves on a wooden cutting board for a close-up photo