Peppermint Brownie Pizza

Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate brownie topped with a refreshing peppermint glaze and crunchy candy cane bits, all in the form of a delicious pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 box brownie mix
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tbsp milk
• 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
• Green food coloring optional

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 350F 175C and grease a 12-inch pizza pan

Put brownie mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and water in a bowl and mix them together

Mix everything together well

Spread the brownie batter out evenly on the pizza pan that has been prepared

Put chocolate chips on top of the brownie mix

In a hot oven, bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean

Take it out of the oven and let it cool all the way down

Put powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring if using in a small bowl

Mix the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and the color you want is reached

Put the peppermint glaze on top of the brownie pizza after it has cooled down

On top of the glaze, put crushed candy canes

Cut and serve

Mini Salted Caramel Chocolate Pies

These mini salted caramel chocolate pies are rich and decadent in flavor. The buttery cocoa crust complements the layers of gooey salted caramel and chocolate, which are all sprinkled with sea salt.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• Sea salt flakes, for sprinkling

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375F 190C

In a food processor, combine the flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt

Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs

Gradually add the cold water while pulsing, just until the dough comes together

Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead a few times until smooth

Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness

Using a round cookie cutter, cut out circles that will fit into your mini pie tins

Press the dough circles into the mini pie tins, trimming any excess dough

Prick the bottoms of the dough with a fork to prevent air bubbles while baking

Bake the pie crusts in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch

Let them cool completely

Once the pie crusts are cooled, spoon a layer of salted caramel sauce into each crust

Sprinkle a few chocolate chips over the caramel layer

Drizzle a bit more salted caramel sauce over the chocolate chips

Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt flakes over the caramel and chocolate layers for added flavor

Chill the mini pies in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set the caramel and chocolate

Serve the mini salted caramel chocolate pies as delightful, bite-sized treats

Grass Jelly Milk Tea

A refreshing and slightly sweetened milk tea infused with grass jelly cubes, perfect for a hot day.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup brewed black tea, chilled
• 1/2 cup grass jelly, cubed
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons simple syrup adjust to taste
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

In a glass, add ice cubes

Pour brewed black tea over the ice

Add grass jelly cubes into the glass

Pour in milk

Stir in simple syrup to taste

Mix well and serve chilled

Cinnamon Ice Cream

Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon in this recipe for homemade ice cream. Its a delicious treat for any event because its creamy and smells great.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 6 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Put heavy cream, milk, sugar, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan

Stir the mixture every so often while heating it over medium-low heat until it starts to steam but does not boil

Whisk the egg yolks in a different bowl until they are smooth

Slowly add a little of the hot cream mixture to the egg yolks while whisking them all the time to temper them

While stirring constantly, pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan with the rest of the cream mixture

Keep cooking on medium-low until the mixture gets thick enough to stick to a spoon

Remove from heat and use a fine-mesh sieve to get rid of the cinnamon stick and any bits of cooked egg

Add vanilla extract and stir

Put the mixture in the fridge and leave it there until its completely cold, preferably overnight

After the mixture has cooled, freeze it in an ice cream maker according to the directions that came with it

Move the churned ice cream to a container that can go in the freezer

Freeze for 4 hours or overnight, until it is firm

Greek Chickpea Soup Revithia

Revithia, or Greek Chickpea Soup, is a hearty and comforting dish thats perfect for colder days. Its made with simple ingredients like chickpeas, onions, garlic, and olive oil, but the flavors are rich and satisfying. This soup is commonly enjoyed in Greece and is often served with a squeeze of lemon juice for a refreshing twist.

Ingredients:

• 500g dried chickpeas
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Water, as needed

Instructions:

Let the chickpeas soak in water all night

Put olive oil in a big pot and heat it over medium-low heat

Put in the garlic and onions, and cook them until they get soft

After soaking the chickpeas, drain them and add them to the pot

Cover the chickpeas with water that is about 2 inches deep

Salt and pepper should be added

Turn down the heat and let it simmer for 1

5 to 2 hours, or until the chickpeas are soft

When the chickpeas are soft, take out the bay leaf and throw it away

Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until it has the consistency you want

Add the lemon juice and stir

If you need to, change the seasoning

Put it on the plate hot, with a drizzle of olive oil and some chopped parsley on top

Spinach Hummus Pitas

Spinach Hummus Pitas are a healthy and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish. The creamy spinach hummus pairs perfectly with fresh vegetables, making it a satisfying and nutritious meal. Its great for a quick lunch or a light dinner option.

Ingredients:

• 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 whole wheat pita breads
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• Fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Put the fresh spinach, tahini, minced garlic, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and pepper in a food processor

If you need to, scrape down the sides of the processor as you blend to make the mixture smooth and creamy

Check the seasoning and make any needed changes

To make pockets, cut the whole wheat pita bread in half

Put a lot of the spinach hummus in the middle of each pita pocket

Diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese; then put them in the pitas

Add fresh parsley leaves as a garnish

You can serve the Spinach Hummus Pitas right away or wrap them in foil and take them with you for a tasty meal on the go

Black Licorice Ice Cream

Enjoy the one-of-a-kind taste of black licorice in this smooth and creamy ice cream. Its great for people who like the unique flavor of licorice and want to try it in a frozen treat.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup black licorice syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Black food coloring optional
• Chopped black licorice candies for garnish optional

Instructions:

In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar over medium heat

Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is heated through, about 5 minutes

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly

Stir in black licorice syrup, vanilla extract, salt, and black food coloring if using

Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturers instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency

Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm

Serve scoops of black licorice ice cream garnished with chopped black licorice candies if desired