Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A hearty and flavorful beef stew cooked slowly to perfection in a crockpot, making it an ideal dish for a cozy November evening.

Ingredients:

• 1
• 5 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 can 14
• 5 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons water

Instructions:

Beef, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper should all be put in a slow cooker

There should be no leaks

Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the beef is soft

Mix flour and water together in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth

Add the flour mix to the slow cooker and stir it in

Put the lid on top and cook on high for another 30 minutes, or until the stew gets thicker

Enjoy while hot!

Gluten-Free Fig Jam Crumble Bars

These Gluten-Free Fig Jam Crumble Bars are a delightful treat that's perfect for snacking or dessert. The combination of the sweet fig jam and the nutty crumble topping creates a satisfying and wholesome bar that's gluten-free and delicious.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup gluten-free fig jam
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts e
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• , almonds or walnuts
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut optional

Instructions:

Warm up the oven to 350F 175C and put parchment paper in an 8x8-inch 20x20 cm baking pan

Gluten-free rolled oats, almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt should all be mixed together in a large bowl

Mix the ingredients together until they turn into a crumbly dough

To make the crust, press two-thirds of the dough mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking pan that has been prepared

Cover the crust layer with the gluten-free fig jam

If you want, mix the last third of the dough mixture with chopped nuts and shredded coconut in a small bowl

This is what will go on top of the crumble

Spread the crumble topping out evenly on top of the fig jam

After the oven is hot, bake it for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the jam starts to bubble

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes

Then, move it to a wire rack and let it cool all the way down

Cut it into bars or squares when it's cool, and enjoy! You can keep these Gluten-Free Fig Jam Crumble Bars for up to a week in a container that won't let air in

Cranberry Chicken with Greens

This cranberry chicken recipe combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with tender chicken breasts, served over a bed of fresh mixed greens. It's a delicious and colorful dish perfect for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried thyme

In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil

Sear chicken until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, add minced garlic and dried cranberries

Cook for 2 minutes

Pour in chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice

Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet

Return chicken to the skillet

Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through

While chicken is baking, toss mixed greens with a drizzle of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper

Once chicken is done, serve it over the mixed greens

Garnish with additional cranberries if desired

Vanilla Spiced Breakfast Smoothie

Start your day with a delicious and nutritious Vanilla Spiced Breakfast Smoothie. This creamy blend of banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg will satisfy your taste buds and keep you energized throughout the morning.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp honey optional
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• Ice cubes optional
• Chopped nuts and sliced banana for garnish

Instructions:

Put the ripe banana in a blender after peeling it

To the blender, add Greek yogurt, ground cinnamon and nutmeg, vanilla extract, and honey, if you want

Mix it up until it's creamy and smooth

Put rolled oats into the blender and blend again until the oats are fully mixed in

If you'd like your smoothie to be colder, put some ice cubes in the blender and blend them until the smoothie is chilled

Put the smoothie in a glass and top it off with banana slices and chopped nuts

Serve your smooth Vanilla Spiced Breakfast Smoothie right away and enjoy it!