Vento da Liberdade

This Healthy Living Squash Salad is a tasty and healthy choice for people who want to eat a balanced diet. Putting roasted butternut squash, zucchini, and fresh vegetables together with a tangy balsamic dressing makes a healthy and satisfying burst of flavors and textures. You can eat it for lunch or as a side dish for dinner. Ingredients: 2 cups diced butternut squash 1 cup diced zucchini 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced 2 cups mixed greens 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat your oven to 400F 200C Toss the diced butternut squash and zucchini with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the squash is tender and slightly caramelized In a small bowl, whisk together the re...

To enjoy homemade flavor in your recipes all year long, learn how to make and can your own chicken stock. You can can this important kitchen staple to keep it fresh for a long time. Ingredients: 4 pounds chicken carcasses and/or bones 1 large onion, peeled and quartered 2 carrots, scrubbed and cut into chunks 2 celery stalks, cut into chunks 3 cloves garlic, smashed 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 10 cups water Instructions: Place chicken carcasses and/or bones in a large stockpot Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns to the pot Pour in 10 cups of water, or enough to cover the ingredients Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 3-4 hours, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface Strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl or another pot, discarding the solids...

These Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Eggnog Frosting are the perfect festive treat for the holiday season. The warm spices of pumpkin and cinnamon combined with the rich and creamy eggnog frosting create a delightful combination of flavors that will surely impress your family and friends. Whether youre celebrating Thanksgiving or Christmas, these cupcakes will be a hit at any gathering. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1 cup canned pumpkin puree 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup eggnog For the Eggnog Frosting: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup eggnog 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp rum extract optional Orange food co...

Its hard to say no to these rich, fudgy chocolate brownies. Great for satisfying your sweet tooth Ingredients: 200g dark chocolate 150g unsalted butter 250g granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 100g all-purpose flour 30g cocoa powder 1/4 tsp salt 100g chopped nuts optional Instructions: Preheat oven to 180C 350F Grease and line a baking pan with parchment paper In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth Remove from heat and let cool slightly In another bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir until smooth Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt Stir until just combined Fold in chopped nuts if using Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly Bake in the...

Asiago Chicken is a tasty and simple dish made with juicy chicken breasts and a tasty Asiago cheese topping. This dish is baked to perfection and is great for a quick dinner during the week or a special event. Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup shredded Asiago cheese 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish optional Instructions: Turn on your oven and heat it up to 375F 190C Put the Asiago cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix them all together until they are well mixed Print out or line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper Place the chicken breasts on it Cover the tops of the chicken breasts with the Asiago mi...

These vegan chocolate blooms are rich, indulgent, and perfect for any chocolate lover. Made with wholesome ingredients and dairy-free chocolate chips, theyre a guilt-free treat that everyone will enjoy. Ingredients: 2 cups almond flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F 175C In a large bowl, mix almond flour, cocoa powder, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined Fold in dairy-free chocolate chips Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are firm Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rac...

These vegan chickpea meatballs are full of flavor and protein. They come with a rich and creamy curry cashew sauce. This dish is great for a cozy dinner or a special event, and it will impress even the most skeptical meat eaters. Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 4 hours or overnight 2 cups vegetable broth 1 can 14 oz coconut milk 2 tablespoons curry powder 1 tablespoon maple syrup Juice of 1 lime Fresh cilantro for garnish Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375F 190C In a food processor, combine chickpeas, bre...