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Quick Pickled Vegetables

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These quick pickled vegetables use any veggies you have on hand to make one tangy jar. No canning required, just hot brine and 24 hours in the fridge! If you love pickled vegetables but don’t want to worry about hardcore canning, these mixed vegetable quick pickles are for you. Refrigerator pickles are simple to make and don’t require a canning machine or any fancy sterilization techniques! This recipe is an adaptation of my classic dill pickles recipe, but they’re mixed pickles that include cucumbers, cauliflower, carrots, and peppers. You can use any vegetables you’d like, and can likely find a good variety at your local farmer’s market. These jars always disappear very quickly at our house! Why I Make Pickled Vegetables On Repeat No canning equipment needed. These are refrigerator pickles, so there’s no water bath, no sterilizing. About 20 minutes of hands-on work. The fridge does most of the work! Endlessly ...
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Cafe Con Leche

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Cafe con leche is a Spanish coffee drink of strong coffee and steamed milk in equal parts. Here’s how to make it at home in 5 minutes. Love a good cup of café con leche ? This Spanish drink is popular in Spain and Latin America, and the blend of bittersweet coffee and rich milk is true perfection. When I was a university student in Madrid, I used to order these on the regular. The intensely strong coffee was always served in a glass and aggressively sweetened. This recipe is just like the cafe con leche I remember, and it’s incredibly easy to to make at home! What Is Cafe con Leche? Cafe con leche (“coffee with milk” in Spanish) is a coffee drink made of strong coffee or espresso and steamed milk. The drink originated in Spain and is popular in Latin America, and uses equal parts coffee and milk. It’s similar to the French cafe au lait , but it’s usually served sweetened. Ingredients You’ll Need Here’s w...
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Best Sweet Potato Chili

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This sweet potato chili recipe is a family favorite! It’s a delicious healthy dinner recipe that’s hearty enough that you won’t miss the meat. There’s really nothing better than a great chili recipe when the weather get a chill, and here I’ve got my new favorite: sweet potato chili! The sweet potatoes bring body and a mellow sweetness that pairs perfectly with the chili powder. I’ve made a lot of vegetarian and vegan chili recipes, and this one always has people coming back for more! Leftovers are delicious and it’s the perfect make-ahead fall meal. 5 Star Reader Review “This was absolutely delicious! Sweet, smoky and bold with just the right amount of heat. Great with a squeeze of lime and fresh cilantro in individual bowls. By far my favorite chili recipe yet!” -Tamara Why You’ll Love This Recipe Before you dismiss this as yet another chili recipe, let us convince you on why this...
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Blueberry Tart with Olive Oil Crust

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This rustic blueberry tart has a simple olive oil crust and a maple-sweetened filling: no butter, no special tools required! It comes together with pantry staples in 1 hour and looks like it’s from a French bakery. Every year I get back from blueberry picking in Michigan with the best problem: what blueberry recipe to make? This year I decided to create a baked treat that’s easy, just sweet enough and made with olive oil instead of butter. This rustic blueberry tart turned out so delicious, everyone in my family is obsessed! The olive oil crust has just the right texture and the jammy filling is flavored with pure maple syrup and lemon zest. It takes only 1 hour to whip up and there’s no special equipment. It’s SO DELICIOUS, you must give it a try! Why You’ll Love This Blueberry Tart No butter, no chilling. The olive oil crust is stirred together in a bowl and rolled out immediately. This heart-healthy oil also makes it Mediterran...
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