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Easy Choripan with Chimichurri Sauce

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Ready to level up your sandwich game? This Easy Choripan with Chimichurri Sauce is smoky, cheesy, tangy, and packed with bold flavor from the very first bite. It’s a quick and easy dinner idea that brings the delicious vibes of Latin American street food right to your kitchen—with a twist. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll be making it on repeat.

1/2 cup parsley leaves, (tightly packed)
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, (tightly packed)
1 shallot, (peeled and chopped)
1 small red sweet pepper, (deveined and seeds removed)
3 cloves garlic, (peeled)
1-2 teaspoons chili pepper flakes
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup light taste olive oil
8 slices Bacon - Classic Cut ((optional))
4 Argentine chorizos ((any mild pork chorizo will work well))
4 crusty bread buns ((I used Portuguese rolls))
8 slices cheddar cheese ((optional))

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How to Make Tostones

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Crispy, Golden Tostones (twice-fried green plantains) are a must-try Latin snack or side dish! Made with just three simple ingredients, they’re easy to make, naturally allergy-friendly, and totally irresistible. Serve them hot and fresh with your favorite dipping sauce, and you’ll see why these crunchy fried plantains are always a family favorite.

2 large green plantains
2 -3 cups vegetable oil for frying, ((or enough oil so it’s about 1 inch deep in your pan))
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

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The Best Sweet Corn Sauce

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This creamy and flavorful sweet corn sauce is perfect for hot dogs, grilled meats, and more! Easy to make, allergy-friendly, and full of Latin flair.

1 - 15.25 oz can sweet corn kernels, (drained)
3 tablespoons cream cheese
5 tablespoons mayonaise ((I used eggless mayo))
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons corn oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado oil will work too)
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Hot Pepper Jelly Appetizer

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This sweet-and-spicy hot pepper jelly appetizer makes hosting easy: prepare the jelly without pectin, top a block of cream cheese, serve with crackers—and your guests will beg for more

1/2 green pepper, (diced (about 3/4 cup))
1/2 red pepper, (diced (about 3/4 cup))
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (120 ml) white vinegar
1/2 cup (120 ml) water
1 - 2 teaspoons hot sauce, (or to taste (optional))
1 (8 oz) cream cheese brick

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Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie No Egg

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One large, bakery-style chocolate chip cookie — completely egg-free, with crisp golden edges and a soft, chewy center that stays that way even after it cools. It comes together in one small bowl with no mixer and pantry ingredients you already have. This is the cookie I make when my youngest wants something warm and homemade, right now.

1½ tablespoons (21 g) unsalted butter, (very softened)
1½ tablespoons (20 g) brown sugar, (packed)
1 tablespoons (13 g) granulated sugar
2 teaspoons (10 g) heavy cream ((see notes for substitute))
1/4 cup (35 g) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon (2 g) cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon (0.75 g) baking soda
1/8 teaspoon (1 g) salt
1/8 teaspoon (1 g) vanilla extract
2 tablespoons (30 g) chopped chocolate or chocolate chips, (plus extra for topping)
Flaky sea salt (for finishing)

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Eggless Cheesy Savory Muffins

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Soft, tender, and loaded with sharp cheddar and Parmesan — these eggless savory muffins get their structure from cottage cheese and a vinegar-milk combination, not eggs. One bowl, simple pantry ingredients, a batter that comes together in about 15 minutes. The recipe I reach for when I need something satisfying, reliable, and safe for my youngest — and the one everyone else at the table also wants.

2 1/4 cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons (8 g) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon (3 g) baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ((or to taste))
1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, (melted and cooled)
1/2 cup (110 g) cottage cheese, (at room temperature)
3/4 cup (180 ml) milk, (at room temperature)
2 teaspoons (10 ml) vinegar
1/2 cup (60 g) shredded zucchini, (lightly squeezed dry)
1/2 cup (60 g) shredded carrots
2 green onions (sliced)
1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup (75 g) finely chopped cooked bacon ((optional))
1/4 cup (25 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)

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Eggless Cosmic Brownies

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Rich, fudgy, and topped with silky chocolate ganache and colorful candy chips—made completely from scratch with no eggs and no substitutes. One bowl, simple pantry ingredients, and the exact dense chewy texture a cosmic brownie should have. This is the one my daughter asks for every time.

1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon (130 ml) milk
1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 g) apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup (150 g) brown sugar
3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon (3 g) instant espresso powder
3/4 cup (173 g) 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, (cubed)
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon (57 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons (10 g) pure vanilla extract
1 cup + 1 tablespoon (150 g) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon (10 g) cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon (1 g) baking powder
1 teaspoon (4 g) kosher or sea salt
1/2 cup (100 g) chocolate chips
3 oz (85 g) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 tablespoon (20 g) light corn syrup (optional, for shine)
1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream
Rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips, (mini M&M’s, or sprinkles)

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Best Eggless Brownie Cookies

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These Eggless Brownie Cookies are rich, chewy, and ultra-fudgy with crisp edges and shiny crackly tops. They’re easy to make with simple ingredients and deliver all the deep chocolate flavor you love in a completely egg-free treat. Great for everyday baking and easy to adapt for different dietary needs.

½ cup (100 g) good quality semi-sweet or dark chocolate, (coarsely chopped)
¼ cup (58 g) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons (12 g) cocoa powder
3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon (50 g) evaporated milk
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons (75 g) granulated sugar
¼ cup + 1 teaspoon (55 g) brown sugar
½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) pure vanilla extract
½ cup + 1 teaspoon (75 g) all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon (0.5 g) baking powder
¼ teaspoon (1 g) salt

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Eggless Strawberry Banana Bread

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This Eggless Strawberry Banana Bread is moist, tender, and filled with sweet banana flavor and juicy strawberries. It’s an easy egg-free quick bread that feels fresh, cozy, and perfect any time of day.

3 very ripe bananas ((about 280 – 300 g))
1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, ( melted)
1 cup (200 g) brown sugar ((see notes))
1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk
2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups (210 g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup (230 g) chopped fresh strawberries ((see notes))
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 -3 tablespoons milk
2 - 3 teaspoons strawberry freeze-dried powder

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Easy Gnocchi Lasagna

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This easy gnocchi lasagna is a creamy, comforting, egg-free dinner made with soft gnocchi, rich tomato sauce, and silky béchamel. It’s simple to make, full of flavor, and perfect for busy weeknights.

4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter
5 tablespoons (50 g) all-purpose flour
2 cups (480 g) milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb (454 g) ground beef
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup (80 g) onion, (diced)
3 cloves garlic, (minced)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 (24 oz - 680 g) jar marinara sauce
1/2 cup (120 ml) beef broth or water
1 (16 oz) package shelf-stable gnocchi
1 cup (113 g) shredded whole-milk mozzarella ((for topping))
1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese ((for topping))
Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)

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