Tiago De Franca

The creamy texture of guacamole and the fresh flavors of salsa come together in this Guacamole Salsa Dip, making a tasty and versatile dip that's great for parties or snacking. Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados, peeled and diced 1 tomato, diced 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1 lime Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: In a bowl, mash the avocados with a fork until smooth Add the diced tomato, chopped red onion, diced jalapeno, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, and lime juice to the bowl with the mashed avocado Mix everything together until well combined Season with salt and pepper to taste Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for flavors to meld Enjoy with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables!

This recipe for homemade limoncello makes a bright and refreshing liqueur that is just the right amount of sweet and citrusy. Ingredients: 10 organic lemons, washed and dried 1 liter vodka 3 cups water 2 cups granulated sugar Instructions: Avoid the white pith when you peel the lemons with a vegetable peeler Put the lemon peels in a big glass jar and pour the vodka over them Seal the jar and put it somewhere cool and dark for at least 4 weeks Every few days, give the jar a light shake After 4 weeks, put the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium-low heat and stir until the sugar melts Allow the sugar syrup to cool all the way down Pour the infused vodka through a strainer into a clean jar Throw away the lemon peels Mix the sugar syrup into the vodka that has been infused Put the limoncello in bottles and freeze them for at least 4 hours before you serve them ...

A traditional Waldorf Salad recipe with sweet grapes, crisp apples, and a creamy dressing that has a hint of honey. It's great as a cool side dish or a light lunch. Ingredients: 2 apples, diced 1 cup celery, finely chopped 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup grapes, halved 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey Salt and pepper to taste Lettuce leaves for serving Instructions: In a large bowl, combine the diced apples, chopped celery, chopped walnuts, and halved grapes In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined Pour the dressing over the apple mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves and garnish with extra walnuts...

A delicious and protein-packed vegan version of the classic satay, made with tofu and cooked to perfection in an air fryer. Ingredients: 1 block extra firm tofu, pressed and cut into cubes 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon grated ginger 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup water Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes Instructions: In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, garlic, ginger, curry powder, turmeric, and cayenne pepper Add cubed tofu to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight Preheat your air fryer to 400F 200C Thread tofu cubes onto bamboo skewers In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter and water over low heat, stirring until smoo...

Nigiri sushi is a traditional Japanese dish made of fresh fish on top of hand-pressed sushi rice. It's simple but classy, and the flavors of the fish and vinegared rice stand out. Ingredients: 300g sushi rice 200ml water 4 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt 200g sushi-grade fish e g , salmon, tuna Wasabi paste Soy sauce Instructions: Run cold water over the sushi rice until the water is clear You can use a rice cooker or the stove to cook the rice with 200ml of water Sugar, salt, and rice vinegar should be mixed together in a small bowl while the rice is cooking After the rice is done, put it in a big bowl and mix in the vinegar mixture Wait for it to cool down Make thin slices of fish Wet your hands and roll small balls of rice in them On top of each rice ball, put a piece of fish Put wasabi paste and soy sauce on top of the nigiri sus...

Indulge in the heavenly combination of crispy bacon, gooey cheddar cheese, creamy sour cream, and fresh green onions atop perfectly baked potatoes. This recipe promises a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy your cravings! Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes 8 slices of bacon 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 2 green onions, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Get the oven ready by heating it up to 400F 200C Clean the potatoes well and poke them several times with a fork Put the potatoes on the rack in the oven and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until they are soft During this time, cook the bacon in a pan over medium-low heat until it gets crispy Take it out of the pan and let it drain on paper towels Then, break it up into little pieces When the potatoes are done, use a fork to fluff up the insides by cutting each one on ...

Indulge in the rich flavors of buttery shortbread combined with luscious vegan caramel and a hint of sea salt. Ingredients: 1 cup vegan butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup vegan caramel sauce 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper In a mixing bowl, cream the vegan butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy Gradually add in the flour and mix until a dough forms Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely Once cooled, drizzle the vegan caramel sauce over the cookies and ...

These Brown Butter Sweet Potato Doughnuts are a delightful twist on traditional doughnuts. The brown butter and sweet potatoes give them a unique flavor and a tender texture. Perfect for a sweet treat any time of the day! Ingredients: 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes 2 tablespoons brown butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup buttermilk Oil for frying Powdered sugar for dusting optional Instructions: Brown butter and mashed sweet potatoes should be combined in a mixing bowl Mix in the brown sugar and granulated sugar until thoroughly blended Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth by adding the eggs and vanilla extract Mix the flour, baking...

This dish of grilled chicken and summer vegetables has just the right amount of each flavor and texture. The chicken breasts are juicy and full of flavor, and the grilled vegetables give them a great sweet smokey flavor. This dish is easy to make and tastes great. It's great for summer parties or dinners during the week. Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 zucchinis, sliced lengthwise 2 yellow squash, sliced lengthwise 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 red onion, sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat grill to medium-high heat In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper Brush chicken breasts and vegetables with olive oil mixture Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through, and grill vegetables fo...

This Easy Green Smoothie is a nutritious and refreshing drink packed with vitamins and antioxidants. It's a perfect way to start your day or boost your energy levels. Ingredients: 1 cup spinach leaves 1/2 cup kale leaves 1/2 banana 1/2 green apple 1/2 cucumber 1/2 lemon juiced 1 cup almond milk 1 tablespoon honey optional Ice cubes optional Instructions: Make sure to wash the spinach and kale leaves really well Cut the cucumber, green apple, and banana into small pieces Get half a lemon's juice out Mix everything together in a blender If you want it colder, you can add ice cubes and blend until the texture is smooth and creamy If you want it sweeter, taste it and add honey Add the honey and blend again for a short time Put the green smoothie in a glass and serve right away

A fun change from regular pizza are these Mini White Pizzas. They have a base of creamy ricotta with a mix of cheeses and fragrant herbs, making them a tasty snack or appetizer. Ingredients: 4 mini pizza crusts 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil Salt and pepper to taste Fresh basil leaves for garnish Instructions: Turn on your oven and heat it up to 425F 220C Put the ricotta cheese, garlic that has been minced, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl Combine well Put the small pizza crusts on a pizza stone or baking sheet Make sure the ricotta mixture covers all of each crust, but leave a little space around the edges On top of the ricotta mixture, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella ch...