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Orzo Pesto Salad

September 18, 2022

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This is technically a vegan Cobb salad… but don’t let the word vegan turn you off! It’s so good and so spring

Ingredients:
10 asparagus spears
1 cup green beans
3 heads Romaine lettuce thinly sliced
1/2 cup cubed roasted beets (optional)
1 avocado, diced
2 mini cucumbers, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (16 oz) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1/4 cup slivered almonds
sunflower seeds to sprinkle on top
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons dijon Mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon agave nectar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/copycat-cheesecake-factory-vegan-cobb-salad/

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Pickle lovers meal prep: dill pickle chicken salad!

Ingredients:
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (about 1.5 lbs chicken breast or 2 (12.5 oz) cans of chicken)
1/2 cup non-fat greek yogurt (or mayo)
1/4 cup mayo
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 1/2 cups diced dill pickle slices (~ one 16 ounce jar)
1/2 cup chopped pickled onions (or green onions)
1 teaspoons dried dill
1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning (or ranch seasoning)
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/dill-pickle-chicken-salad/

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The easiest spring side dish: lemon Parmesan asparagus

Ingredients:
1 lb asparagus (I prefer skinny asparagus or asparagus tips)
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspooon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 lemon juiced
1/3 cup parmesan cheese shredded

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/best-ever-lemon-parmesan-asparagus/

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A Mother’s Day appetizer idea: baked Boursin!

Ingredients:
3 Tablespoons flour
1 egg, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin garlic & herb cheese
olive oil spray (optional)
1/2 cup honey
1/2 baguette, thinly sliced

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My favorite rice: coconut lime rice!!! It’s sweet and sticky and flavorful and absolute perfection.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
1 (13.5 oz) can unsweetened full fat coconut milk
1 3/4 cups water
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 lime, zested + juiced

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/coconut-rice/

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Baked Cajun Salmon (alternative name: baked blackened salmon 🤪)

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon creole seasoning
1 teaspoon orange marmalade
1 teaspoon paprika
4 (6-ounce) Salmon Filets
4 Tablespoons orange marmalade

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/orange-glazed-cajun-salmon/

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Spring appetizer series recipe #4: tomato jam bruschetta!!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
3 tablespoons sugar
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tomatoes on the vine, core/seeds cut out and diced
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
salt to taste
1 baguette, thinly sliced
Olive oil spray

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/tomato-jam-bruschetta/

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Spring appetizer #3: Mediterranean dip!!

Ingredients:
1 (16 oz) container plain 2% Greek Yogurt
2 (10 oz) container Sabra Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
1 shallot, diced (or 1/4 of a red onion)
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
2/3 cup roasted red bell peppers, chopped
15 peppadew peppers, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/greek-layer-dip/

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Spring appetizer series #2: fruit dip!

Ingredients:
1 (32 ounce) container Vanilla Yogurt
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
1 (3.4 ounce) box dry instant vanilla pudding mix
Fruit for serving (strawberries, apples, and grapes)

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/the-best-fruit-dip-ever/

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Spring appetizer series #1: whipped feta bruschetta!!!

Ingredients:

For the roasted tomatoes:
1 (1 quart) container cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

For the whipped feta:
4 oz cream cheese
4 oz feta
1 Tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 baguette, thinly sliced
olive oil spray

full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/whipped-feta-bruschetta/

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A cheap & easy dinner idea: Dutch oven pulled chicken!

Ingredients:
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 1/2 Tablespoons smoked paprika
1 1/2 Tablespoons ground mustard powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 lbs chicken thighs
1/3 cup bbq sauce

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/dutch-oven-pulled-chicken/

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Easter series recipe #5: potato stacks!!

Ingredients:
4 Yukon Gold or Butter potatoes, unpeeled and thinly sliced (about 1.5 pounds)
1 1/2 cups shredded gruyere cheese (about 6 ounces)
2/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
1 (1 oz) packet Lipton onion soup mix
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, taken off the sprigs (or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 Tablespoon butter, melted

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/potato-stacks/

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Easter series recipe #4: honey glazed carrots with basil goat cheese sauce

For the carrots:
2 lbs carrots, peeled + cut in half lengthwise
2 Tablespoons olive oil
Salt
Pepper
4 Tablespoons honey
1 Tablespoon sriracha
1/2 lemon, juiced

For the basil goat cheese sauce (optional – you can skip and serve plain or serve with crumbled goat cheese + basil on top):
2 cups baby arugula
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (about 4 ounces)
3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
1 Tablespoon honey
3 Tablespoons olive oil (or more if your sauce isn’t blending)
3 teaspoons garlic powder
salt
pepper

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/honey-roasted-carrots/

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Easter series recipe #4: strawberry goat cheese salad (aka the perfect salad!!!)

Ingredients:
1/4 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
3 Tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 shallot, finely chopped (or 1/4 of a red onion)
1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

6-8 cups greens (romaine, baby kale, arugula, or spring mix)
8-10 strawberries, quartered (~1 1/2 cups)
1-2 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced
8-10 slices bacon, cut with scissors into small pieces and cooked in the microwave
1/2 cup pickled onions
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup sliced, toasted almonds

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/strawberry-goat-cheese-salad/

Easter series recipe #3: baked blackened salmon!

Easter series recipe #3: baked blackened salmon!

ingredients:
2 lemons, thinly sliced
4 (6 oz) pieces Atlantic salmon
4 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/blackened-baked-salmon/

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Easter series recipe #2: pimento cheese deviled eggs!

ingredients:
12 large hard-boiled and peeled eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
4 Tablespoons finely chopped dill pickle chips
1 1/2 teaspoons dried chopped onions
8 Tablespoons store-bought or homemade pimento cheese
smoked paprika
dill pickle chips

full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/pimento-cheese-deviled-eggs/

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Easter menu series!! recipe #1: rose spritzers!

ingredients:
6 ounces rose (any kind works but I like a pinot noir rose; the pinker your rose, the more pink the drink will be!)
1 ounces vodka
1 oz simple syrup
0.5 ounce lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon juiced)
2 ounces club soda (or water)

full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/rose-spritz/

happy birthday to my favorite taste tester!!!! 🤍🤍🤍

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browned butter rice krispie treats will change your life!!!

ingredients:
12 Tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced (1 1/2 sticks)
2.5 (10-oz) bags mini marshmallows, DIVIDED
1 (12-oz) box rice krispie cereal (about 10 cups)
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
3/4 teaspoon salt

full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/rice-krispie-treat-recipe/

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A soup even griffin loves: mission accomplished!!

ingredients:
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
3 medium carrots, diced
1 pound sweet Italian Sausage, casings removed
4 Tablespoons Poultry Better Than Bouillon
3 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning
1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon salt
8 cups water
2 (10.75 oz) cans condensed tomato soup
2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
1 (14.5 oz) can green beans, drained
1 (15 oz) can sweet yellow corn, drained
1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained + rinsed
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained + rinsed
4 oz ditalini pasta (1 cup)
1/2 cup grated parmesan

full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/italian-pasta-fagioli-recipe/

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