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Quick Focaccia Bread (Same Day!)

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This quick focaccia bread recipe makes the most delicious soft loaf with a crispy crust in about 3 hours: no overnight rest required! This same-day loaf tastes like it came from a fancy bakery and is perfect as a side dish or for focaccia sandwiches. As someone who cares deeply about the value of cooking homemade bread and insanely delicious food , I am always excited when I find a recipe that tastes like I got it from a professional bakery but is easy to make at home. Enter: this quick focaccia recipe ! My entire family is obsessed with this bread (in fact, my daughter just begged me to make a loaf as I’m writing this!). The problem is, most focaccia recipes require overnight rests. But this quick focaccia bread needs only one bowl (no stand mixer), a same-day rise, after about 3 hours you get a loaf that tastes like it’s from a fancy bakery! I’d call that a win. Tip: This bread is especially good for making focaccia sandwiches. I created it it to ...
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Cauliflower Stir Fry

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This easy cauliflower stir fry is a healthy and easy dinner idea! It’s full of nutrients and covered in a punchy sauce. Hands up if you love cauliflower! This vegetable has star status among veggies these days, and there are endless creative ways to use it. You can make it into tacos , use it as a plant based stand-in buffalo wings , or hide it in vegan alfredo sauce . Here’s one of my favorite ways to use these tasty florets: in a cauliflower stir fry! I just pan fry it until lightly charred and tender, then add bell peppers and a punchy stir fry sauce. To me, it’s one of the best ways to make eating veggies taste irresistible! Try it as a healthy side dish or an easy plant based dinner with protein adders (see below). 5 Star Reader Reviews “Amazing recipe. Especially the stir-fry sauce! I also added the marinated tofu which I loved.” -Abby “Made this tonight and it was delightful! I added the cashews and at the end so...
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Quick Cucumber Sauce

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This cucumber sauce is full of flavor and fast to make! Made in minutes with Greek yogurt, lemon, and dill, it’s like a quick tzatziki . This cool and refreshing sauce you’ll want to slather on just about everything: cucumber sauce! Stir together shredded cucumber with Greek yogurt, lemon, garlic, and dill, and it’s nothing short of a revelation. Alex and I originally made it to go with our authentic falafel sandwiches, but it works on any sandwich, burger, or even grilled veggie platter. Use it as a healthy dip, spread, or slather: you name it! The best part: it’s actually quick and takes just minutes to put together. 5 Star Reader Review “Easy to make and delicious. I did use the juice from the cucumbers, I thought it worked great.” -Lana A Cucumber Sauce That’s Actually Quick This recipe is modeled after the traditional Greek tzatziki , so it’s a Mediterranean-style or Greek cucumber sauce. Many cu...
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Best Cocchi Americano Cocktails

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Cocchi Americano is an Italian aperitivo that’s a fitting addition to your home bar! Its crisp flavor is great on the rocks or in cocktails. Here’s a tasty Italian aperitif that’s begging to be part of your liquor collection: Cocchi Americano! This popular substitute for Lillet Blanc is worth seeking out. Its flavor is nuanced and intriguing: honey sweet, with citrus notes and a bitter herbal finish. I’ve made over 300 unique cocktail recipes for this website and this is one of my favorite liquors to stock ! It pairs well with club soda for the best bubbly, hydrating drinks: and it features in a few classic cocktails, too. Here’s why to grab a bottle and how to drink it! What Is Cocchi Americano? Cocchi Americano  is an Italian aromatized wine: a white wine infused with fruits, herbs and other botanicals. It was invented in 1891 by Giulio Cocchi in Asti, Italy. Production has continued to this day with the original recipe. ...
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