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• Baked Zucchini Fries
• Juicy Strawberry Recipes
• Kale Caesar Salad
• Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Baked Zucchini Fries Posted: 05 Jul 2022 05:00 PM PDT Baked zucchini fries are crispy on the outside with a crunchy, seasoned crust and tender zucchini inside. It’s hard to stop after just one! Fries are a quick and easy appetizer or side dish! Try these crispy garlic avocado fries, parmesan herb asparagus fries, or best-ever baked parmesan garlic potato wedges. They are all just as addictive and delicious as these baked zucchini fries. You’ll love them! Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries Recipe Oh, zucchini season, how I love you! There are so many great ways to use up zucchini. (I have a full list of recipes waiting for you here!) But as a lover of all things fry-like and dippable, I couldn’t wait to try these low-carb zucchini fries. It is such a delicious and healthy alternative to french fries. And you are able to use up some of the zucchini in the garden! I wasn’t expecting these zucchini fries to be so amazing! And the great thing is, I can enjoy them without blowing my diet. They had a great crunch on the outside and were soft and tender on the inside like a french fry. These were amazing dipped in marinara sauce but my boys loved them in ranch. Sauce lovers- I’ve added a few more amazing dips to try out with them below. What You Need to Make Them I love making these zucchini fries for my kids because they use such simple ingredients! Aren’t snacks that you can throw together without a grocery run the best?! Check out the recipe card at the end of the post for measurements. Zucchini: You can use 3 small zucchini or 2 large zucchini. I usually go for smaller zucchini when I make these since they’re not as seedy and watery. This makes for crispier zucchini fries. Panko Bread Crumbs: For that delicious crispy outer layer! Parmesan Cheese: Adds delicious cheesy flavor to the coating. Italian Seasoning: For extra flavor and aromatics. Try making this at home! I always like making seasonings from scratch to customize the flavor. You can find my full recipe here. Seasonings: I used salt and garlic powder. Feel free to switch this up! A pinch of cayenne or paprika is great for adding a bit of heat to the coating. Flour: Used for dredging. Flour makes the outside of the zucchini fries nice and crispy. Eggs: Help the breadcrumbs stick. Water: Added to the egg mixture to thin it out. How to Make Zucchini Fries These fries need a bit of prep, but it’s well worth it for that tasty outer layer! The egg mixture is what’s going to help them crisp up perfectly in the oven. Preheat Oven, Prep Zucchini: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Slice the zucchini into sticks. Coat With Flour: Add the flour to a bag with the zucchini and shake it to coat them. Bread Crumb Mixture: In a medium bowl stir together the Panko, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk: Add the eggs and water to a small bowl and whisk them together. Coat With Bread Crumb Mixture: Remove the zucchini sticks from the bag and dip them in the egg mixture then into the Panko. Transfer to Baking Sheet: Place them on a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray them with olive oil. Bake and Enjoy: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden and crispy. Tips for Making the Best Zucchini Fries You can easily perfect your zucchini fries by keeping these simple tips in mind! They’re going to taste so good, you won’t be able to keep them around for long. Do You Peel Zucchini Before Using It? You do not need to peel zucchini before slicing it. I prefer to leave the skin on the zucchini for that added crispy texture. How Do You Make Zucchini Fries Crispy? Make sure to pat dry the zucchini when you are done rinsing it off. The smaller the zucchini, the crispier it will get. At the end of baking, switch to the broiler and broil the zucchini for 1 to 2 minutes. If you don’t have a broiler, pan fry the zucchini fries on top of the stove for a few minutes, flipping and turning them. What Sauce is Good for Dipping Zucchini Fries In? The sky is the limit! The cheesy baked flavor of these fries pairs perfectly with just about any savory dip. Here are a few of my personal favorites! You can find my full list of sauces and dips here. Dressings, Sauces, and Dips Garlic Aioli Sauce Dressings, Sauces, and Dips Yum Yum Sauce Dressings, Sauces, and Dips The Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe Ever! Dressings, Sauces, and Dips Homemade Buffalo Sauce Storing Leftovers/ Reheating These fries don’t last long at our house. You may even want to make extras with that summer zucchini crop! If (by some slim chance) you do have leftovers, good news- these zucchini fries are perfect for storing and enjoying later. In the Refrigerator: Once they have cooled off from baking, place your zucchini fries in an airtight container or Ziploc bag. Seal and place in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days, reheating when ready. In the Freezer: You can freeze your zucchini fries once they are baked. Wait for them to cool, then place them in an airtight container or Ziploc baggie. Reheat when ready. You do not need to thaw the zucchini fries prior to reheating them. Reheating in the Microwave: Place on a microwave-safe plate and warm the zucchini 1 minute at a time. Reheating in the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until warmed through. More Amazing Zucchini Recipes Not only does using zucchini in your favorite recipes make it low-carb, but it’s delicious, too! These are a few of my favorite zucchini recipes that I make in the summer. I’m sure you will love them as much as I do! They’re so tasty and full of flavor. And if you’re looking for more unique ways to use up leftover summer zucchini, find my full list of recipes here. Side Dishes Roasted Parmesan Garlic Zucchini Spears Dinner Zucchini Pizza Bites American Crispy Parmesan Fried Zucchini Dinner Zucchini Lasagna Print Baked Zucchini Fries Baked zucchini fries are crispy on the outside with a crunchy, seasoned crust and tender zucchini inside. It's hard to stop after just one! Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack Cuisine American Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Total Time 35 minutes Servings 6 Calories 155kcal Author Alyssa Rivers Ingredients 3 small zucchini or 2 large 1 cup panko crumbs 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp Italian Seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup flour 2 eggs 1 tablespoon water Instructions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Slice the zucchini into sticks. Add the flour to a bag with the zucchini and shake it to coat them. In a medium bowl stir together the Panko, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Add the eggs and water to a small bowl and whisk them together. Remove the zucchini from the bag and dip them in the egg mixture then into the Panko. Place them on a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray them with olive oil. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden and crispy. Video Notes Originally posted July 21, 2019 Updated July 7, 2022 Nutrition Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 17.6mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 2.3mg

Juicy Strawberry Recipes Posted: 05 Jul 2022 05:00 AM PDT Strawberry recipes are the absolute best! Juicy, plump, and red, this strawberry recipe roundup has everything and will give you something new to try all season long! When the weather turns warm then you know that strawberry season is just about upon up. You can use strawberries in just about anything but some of my favorite recipes are strawberry tiramisu, these yummy strawberry cupcakes, and this delicious strawberry pretzel salad! Strawberry Recipes If you love strawberries as much as I do then this post is going to be your favorite! I looooove when it starts to get warm outside and the sun is coming out more! It means that SUMMER is coming and I am here for it!! Not only are there so many fun things happening with my kids and our family but the food is absolutely unbeatable! Fresh, delicious, and SOO GOOD, strawberries are one of my favorite fruits. I add them to just about anything and it instantly becomes better! You would think that after all of these years that strawberry recipes would be old news but it’s just the opposite! I am constantly coming up with more and more ideas on what they would be good in. It just keeps getting better and better! I have rounded up all of my favorite tried and true recipes that I know that you will love! Ranging from delicious salads to sweet desserts, these strawberry recipes are the absolute best! Strawberry Tips The key to really good strawberry recipes must start with a really good strawberry! I have come up with some tips on how to pick them, how to store them, and a few more. These tips will help you out as you get a start on making all of these recipes! Enjoy! Mold: When you are looking for strawberries at the store, there are a few things to look for. First, inspect the package and make sure that there is no mold on any of the strawberries. This spreads fast so if it’s on one, it will soon be on them all! Color: After you’ve inspected them for mold, then, look at the color. Too dark means that they are very ripe and will probably have a few mushy spots. Too yellow near the top means that they are more tart. Get a clamshell filled with ones that are just red. Leftover strawberries: I will have leftover strawberries that are too ripe to eat just plain. These ones are fantastic to put into this strawberry recipe for a smoothie or to use in jam! How to freeze strawberries: If you find a great deal on strawberries at your grocery store then you should snatch them up! Once you get home wash them, cut off the green tops and slice them up. Place them on a baking sheet (make sure none of them are touching) and put them in your freezer for 1-4 hours until frozen. Then, take them out and put them in a sealed, airtight container or ziplock bag. Place them in your freezer and they can last up to 6 months! Strawberry Poke Cake Incredibly light and tasty, this strawberry poke cake will be the star of any gathering! It's airy, soft, and brings that fresh strawberry taste into every single bite!  Ingredients: Box White Cake Mix, Box Strawberry Jell-O, Boiling Water, Container Cool Whip, Sliced Strawberries Make This Recipe Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies Strawberry cake mix cookies are a sweet treat that is super fast and easy! Make these pink cookies for Valentine's Day, baby showers, or any special occasion. Ingredients: vegetable oil, eggs, Strawberry Cake Mix, m&ms, white chocolate chips (or melted white chocolate), sprinkles Make This Recipe Strawberry Freezer Jam Homemade Strawberry Freezer Jam is a sweet and chunky jam that you can make quickly and enjoy for up to a year!  Once you see how easy it is to make this strawberry jam, you will never buy it from a store again! Ingredients: 2 cups crushed ripe strawberries,, sugar, package fruit pectin, water, freezer-safe containers Make This Recipe Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are juicy fruit bites filled with the perfect cream cheese filling and sprinkled with a graham cracker crumb.  This easy and quick dessert is unbelievably delicious and impossible to resist!! Ingredients: cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, strawberries, crushed graham cracker Make This Recipe Homemade Strawberry Jam Homemade Strawberry Jam. Use all those fresh, juicy berries to make your own jam at home! No canning required. Simply store this jam in your refrigerator or freezer to enjoy.  Ingredients: strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, powdered fruit pectin Make This Recipe Strawberry Brownies These 2 INGREDIENT Strawberry Brownies are perfect for strawberry season! Made with cake mix and fresh strawberries, they are dense and chewy with a light strawberry glaze. Ingredients: fresh strawberries, vanilla cake mix, no pudding added, powdered sugar, milk Make This Recipe Strawberry Pretzel Salad Delicious sweet and salty pretzel crust with a cream cheese and strawberry layer. This is perfect for summer! Ingredients: pretzels, brown sugar, butter, box instant strawberry jello, container of fresh strawberries, package cream cheese, sugar, container of cool whip Make This Recipe Homemade Strawberry Lemonade We will be making this weekly at our house and it also makes such a fun summer drink! Ingredients: strawberries, Juice of 2 large lemons, Agave Nectar, cold water, extra strawberries for garnish Make This Recipe Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Creamy Poppyseed Dressing My all time favorite salad that is filled with fresh strawberries and avocado and has a creamy poppyseed dressing on top! Ingredients: baby spinach, fresh strawberries, Large avocados, sliced almonds, feta cheese, mayonnaise, 2% milk, Sugar, cider vinegar, poppyseeds Make This Recipe Easy Strawberry Bruschetta Easy Strawberry Bruschetta is an elegant appetizer that is vibrant and full of flavor! Fresh cut strawberries, warm goat cheese layered on a crunchy baguette slice, topped with a creamy balsamic glaze that melts in your mouth with every bite! Ingredients: French baguette, strawberries, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, goat cheese log, balsamic glaze Make This Recipe Creamy Strawberry Broccoli Salad A delicious broccoli salad with fresh strawberries, almonds, and feta cheese. The strawberries give the salad such a great and sweet taste and the creamy dressing on top is the best! Ingredients: fresh broccoli florets, strawberries, sliced almonds, feta cheese, diced red onion, lite mayonnaise, low fat greek yogurt, lemon juice, sugar, salt, pepper, poppyseeds Make This Recipe Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp combines fresh sweetened strawberries and rhubarb with a delicous oatmeal topping. It's the perfect easy summer dessert recipe! Ingredients: fresh strawberries , fresh rhubarb , sugar, corn starch, vanilla, lemon juice, rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, unsalted butter Make This Recipe Homemade Strawberry Sauce A great easy recipe for homemade strawberry sauce! Ingredients: strawberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch¹, salt, lemon juice, vanilla extract² Make This Recipe Strawberry Shortcake Strawberry Shortcake is an easy-to-make, simple sweet biscuit base, sweetened whipped cream, and fresh strawberries dessert! It's the perfect summer dessert and great for making ahead to serve to guests on a whim. Ingredients: all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cold unsalted butter, eggs, buttermilk, water, sugar, strawberries diced, granulated sugar, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract Make This Recipe The Easiest Fresh Strawberry Pie. The Easiest Fresh Strawberry Pie has sweet, juicy strawberries, a flakey, made from scratch, crust that is soaked in a creamy, glaze sauce. Top it with a dollop of whipping cream to have an overall satisfying dessert!  Ingredients: pie crust, cornstarch, sugar, Water, package strawberry jello, fresh strawberries, Fresh whipping cream. Make This Recipe Homemade Strawberry Cake Strawberry Cake. This made from scratch strawberry cake recipe has big natural strawberry flavor, and a natural color. All topped with a smooth strawberries and cream frosting.  Ingredients: freeze dried strawberries (pureed), strawberry puree (divided), cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, white sugar, Large eggs, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, cream cheese (room temperature), unsalted butter (room temperature), strawberry puree , powdered sugar Make This Recipe Strawberry Spinach Salad Strawberry spinach salad is a perfect combination of fresh spinach, juicy strawberries, crunchy onions, and soft feta cheese; all tossed together with a creamy poppyseed dressing! All the flavor, texture, and deliciousness in one bowl! Ingredients: package spinach, package strawberries, sliced almonds, red onion, feta cheese, craisins, mayonnaise, milk, sugar, apple cider vinegar, poppyseeds Make This Recipe Strawberry Peanut Butter Pie Amazing Strawberry Peanut Butter Pie is layered with pure deliciousness!  A pretzel crust, a creamy peanut butter center, and topped with the most important, Lucky Leaf Strawberry fruit filling!  You will love this easy to make pie! Ingredients: crushed pretzels, granulated sugar, butter, creamy peanut butter, package cream cheese, powdered sugar, frozen whipped dessert topping, LUCKY LEAF® Premium Strawberry Fruit Filling & Topping Make This Recipe Strawberry, Apple, and Pear Spinach Salad with an Apple Cider Poppyseed Dressing Strawberry, Apple, and Pear Spinach Salad is an easy to make spinach salad with crisp apples, pears and strawberries hidden throughout. Topped with feta cheese, crunchy pecans and tossed in a delicious apple cider dressing! Ingredients: spinach, strawberries, apple, pear, apple cider, Apple Cider Vinegar, Olive Oil, Honey, poppyseeds, feta cheese, chopped pecans Make This Recipe Strawberry Cobbler Strawberry Cobbler. This easy to make cobbler is loaded up with fresh strawberries, and topped with a sweet, vanilla cake that gets a crisp crust on the outside and is soft and buttery on the inside. Top with some vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat! Ingredients: strawberries diced, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, sugar, all purpose flour, salt, baking powder, vanilla extract, milk, melted butter Make This Recipe Strawberry Tart A summery Strawberry Tart made with a buttery crust, a smooth cream cheese-based filling, and fresh summer berries! Ingredients: all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, cold butter, cream cheese softened, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, heavy cream, strawberries Make This Recipe Strawberry Lemonade Cake Recipe This Strawberry Lemonade Cake Recipe is the ultimate dessert for your summer cookout or barbecue! A moist strawberry cake is topped with a creamy lemon frosting — it’s fresh and fruity and made with real strawberries! Easy to make ahead and freezer friendly. Ingredients: canola oil, granulated sugar, fresh strawberry puree, eggs, vanilla, all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, juice and zest of 1 lemon Make This Recipe Strawberry Pound Cake Strawberry Pound Cake. Tender and juicy strawberries are baked right into this lighter Pound cake made with NO BUTTER and using greek yogurt instead! Topped with a drizzle of cream cheese glaze. Ingredients: white granulated sugar, and ½ cup all purpose flour, salt, baking powder, vanilla greek yogurt, vanilla extract, large eggs, vegetable oil, diced strawberries, all purpose flour, cream cheese, powdered sugar sifted, milk Make This Recipe Almond Crusted French Toast with Roasted Strawberry Syrup Almond French Toast with Roasted Strawberry Syrup is the ultimate easy dairy free breakfast recipe! Our entire family loves this crunch french toast. Ingredients: frozen strawberries, sugar, large eggs, vanilla almond milk, pure vanilla extract or almond extract, brioche bread, finely chopped almonds, unsalted dairy free margarine Make This Recipe Strawberry Cream Cheese Danishes These Strawberry Cream Cheese Danishes are an easy breakfast or dessert that’s perfect for summer! Ingredients: ½ package cream cheese, softened, granulated sugar, egg yolk, sheet puff pastry, egg white, water, strawberries, strawberry jam Make This Recipe Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Pie No Bake Frozen Strawberry Yogurt Pie! This frozen pie is perfect for warmer weather! No baking needed, and the pie itself is a creamy cool strawberry and cream flavor. Made with greek yogurt, real cream, and fresh strawberry puree! All on top of a pretzel crust. Ingredients: graham cracker crumbs, pretzel crumbs, light brown sugar, unsalted butter, strawberries diced, sugar, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla greek yogurt, heavy cream Make This Recipe Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies- These homemade Strawberry Chocolate Chip cookies are loaded with fresh strawberries and milk chocolate chips. Ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, UNSALTED butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, large eggs, fresh strawberries, milk chocolate chips/white chocolate chips, additional chocolate chips Make This Recipe Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies. These homemade brownies are loaded up with a layer of creamy cheesecake then swirled with a sweet strawberry sauce for a pop of color and flavor! Spoon the extra strawberry sauce over the top for an extra special dessert! Ingredients: unsalted butter (1 stick) at room temperature, white granulated sugar, light brown sugar, large eggs, vanilla extract, salt, all purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, cream cheese, white granulated sugar, large egg, vanilla extract, [url:2]strawberry sauce[/url] or can use a strawberry jam Make This Recipe Brownie Strawberry Shortcake Super Easy Brownie Strawberry Shortcake. Only takes 20 minutes of prep time and is the perfect summer dessert! Ingredients: pre made brownie mix, large eggs, canola oil, water, heavy whipping cream, vanilla instant pudding mix, strawberries Make This Recipe Triple Berry Kale Salad with Creamy Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing Triple Berry Kale Salad with Creamy Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing is made with delicious fresh summer berries and is tossed with kale, crunchy almonds and topped with feta cheese. A healthy and light salad that is perfect for summer! Ingredients: kale, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, sliced almonds, feta cheese, plain greek yogurt, strawberries, milk, sugar, cider vinegar, poppy seeds Make This Recipe No Bake Chocolate Strawberries and Cream Pie An amazing no bake pie with a chocolate crust filled with a creamy strawberry filling.  It gets topped with fresh strawberries and drizzled in chocolate and will be a huge hit wherever it goes!  Ingredients: Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, butter, cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, can Lucky Leaf Strawberry fruit filling, fresh strawberries, semisweet chocolate chips Make This Recipe Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad Wrap Fresh Spring greens, strawberries, crunchy pecans, chicken, and feta cheese come together in this delicious and healthy wrap. It is drizzled in balsamic dressing and the flavor is amazing! Ingredients: large tortilla wraps, chicken, fresh spring greens, strawberries, coarsely chopped pecans, crumbled feta cheese, balsamic dressing Make This Recipe Strawberry Coconut Cream Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting A delicious and moist strawberry coconut cream cake with an amazing coconut cream cheese frosting! Ingredients: butter, canned coconut milk, water, eggs, cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, coconut extract, heavy cream Make This Recipe Strawberry Banana Oat Muffins These muffins  are super moist, not too sweet, and almost healthy. The oatmeal streusel topping adds the perfect little crunch that you are going to love!! Ingredients: old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, of ground cinnamon, butter, 1 stick butter, softened, granulated sugar, large eggs, ripe bananas, flour, baking soda, salt, fresh strawberries chopped & tossed in 1 Tablespoon of flour Make This Recipe Strawberry Banana Bread Strawberry Banana Bread is a blend of fresh, juicy strawberries mixed with bananas that make this bread soft and moist in every slice. This is quick and easy bread that your family is going to love! Ingredients: butter, granulated sugar, eggs, ripe bananas, flour, baking soda, salt, fresh strawberries Make This Recipe No-Bake Strawberry and Cream Pie This No-Bake Strawberry & Cream Pie is a family favorite around our house. It's light, it's refreshing, and you don't even have to turn on your oven to make this pie. Ingredients: graham cracker , granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, butter, strawberry jello, boiling water, cold water, ice cubes, Cool Whip topping, fresh strawberries Make This Recipe Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Oatmeal Cookie Bars Creamy and delicious cheesecake bars swirled with strawberry and baked on top of an oatmeal cookie crust!  A delicious dessert bar that the entire family will love! Ingredients: flour, salt, Baking Powder, Quick Oats, butter, light brown sugar, egg, vanilla, cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla, strawberry jam Make This Recipe Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad Delicious ripe strawberries come together with creamy avocados, basil, and feta cheese making one unforgettable salad!  The pasta adds a new and delicious texture and makes this salad perfect and unique! Ingredients: bow tie pasta, strawberries, avocados, fresh basil, feta cheese, lemon juice, olive oil Make This Recipe Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes with Strawberry Whipped Cream Light and fluffy chocolate cupcakes topped with Nutella and divine strawberry whipped cream. Ingredients: chocolate fudge cake mix, chocolate fudge pudding mix, water, vegetable oil, plain Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, Nutella, whipping cream, strawberry jam, sugar, strawberry extract, sliced strawberries Make This Recipe Frozen Strawberry Lemonade A delicious frozen strawberry lemonade that is cool and refreshing for summer! Ingredients: frozen lemonade concentrate, ice cubes, water, strawberries Make This Recipe Strawberry Cream Cheese Fruit Dip (2 Ingredients) The best fruit dip that requires little effort and is absolutely fantastic! And it is only 2 ingredients! Ingredients: Strawberry Cream Cheese, marshmallow cream Make This Recipe Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze Delicious strawberry cinnamon rolls made with Lucky Leaf Pie filling and a quick and easy dough recipe! These will be in the oven in no time at all! Ingredients: flour, instant yeast, white sugar, salt, egg, water, milk, butter, Lucky Leaf Strawberry Pie Filling, cinnamon, sugar, cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, half and half, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla Make This Recipe Strawberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Delicious coffee cake with a cream cheese and strawberry center! Ingredients: all purpose flour, sugar, butter, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sour cream, large egg, vanilla extract, cream cheese, sugar, large egg, fresh strawberries, sugar, water, cornstarch Make This Recipe Frozen Strawberries and Cream Dessert A delicious and creamy frozen dessert made with fresh strawberries. Ingredients: graham cracker, pecans, butter, flour, brown sugar, egg whites, sugar, heavy whipping cream, lemon juice, cream cheese, strawberries Make This Recipe Strawberry Pie Sour Cream Crumb Bars You can use any pie filling that you would like in these! They would be yummy with cherry or even blueberry! These are easy to make and I know you will love them just like we did! Ingredients: butter, light brown sugar, all purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, strawberry pie filling, sour cream, granulated sugar, all purpose flour, egg, vanilla extract Make This Recipe Strawberry Cheesecake Streusel Muffins Strawberry Cheesecake Streusel Muffins are going to get you out of bed in the morning! These strawberry muffins are tender and sweet and full of flavor! Ingredients: all purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, egg, canola oil, whole milk, vanilla extract, strawberries cut into small pieces, cream cheese, granulated sugar, beaten egg, vanilla extract, all purpose flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, butter Make This Recipe Strawberries & Cream Dessert Squares I make this dessert all of the time. I usually just use my homemade strawberry jam for the topping, but was out of it when I made it this time. It is great either way, but I liked using up some of my awesome jam. This recipe is definitely a keeper! Ingredients: Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix, butter, egg, white vanilla baking chips, cream cheese, sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, water Make This Recipe Strawberry Cheesecake Salad Strawberry Cheesecake Salad is a sweet and creamy dessert with fresh hidden strawberries throughout!  This is the biggest hit at any potluck!   Ingredients: whipped topping , cheesecake pudding powder, strawberry yogurt, fresh strawberries, bananas. Sliced, miniature marshmallows Make This Recipe Strawberry Cream Cheese This strawberry cream cheese is rich, creamy, and full of delicious flavor! It's simple to make and will have all of your breakfast bagels tasting SOO GOOD! Ingredients: cream cheese, Sugar, strawberries Make This Recipe Originally Posted on May 6, 2015 Updated on July 5, 2022

Kale Caesar Salad Posted: 04 Jul 2022 05:00 PM PDT Hearty leafy kale greens add a beautiful texture to a classic Caesar salad. Topped with croutons, parmesan cheese and an irresistible homemade creamy Caesar dressing, this salad will leave you wanting to add kale to all of your salads. Aren’t salads just the best? You can add them to just about any meal (or even have them as your main entree) and they go with just about everything! Check out my favorite antipasto salad, this strawberry salad or this delicious wedge salad! What is Kale Caesar Salad? Kale Caesar salad is a healthier twist on the classic Caesar salad. Leafy kale is considered a superfood packed with vitamins and minerals that are lacking in romaine lettuce. When you add in some homemade croutons, homemade Caesar dressing, and freshly grated parmesan cheese, this salad is taken to the next level! The hearty and healthy benefits of this kale Caesar salad are amazing and make it that much better to pair as a side with any meal! I love that kale is so versatile because then I can put it in all sorts of recipes! I love it in this amazing potato dish, and adding kale to smoothies is definitely must! Even air-fried kale chips are a favorite around my house! What Ingredients Make Kale Caesar Salad? Classic Caesar salad always uses fresh romaine lettuce. The difference between a classic Caesar salad and a kale Caesar salad is the addition of kale! I love to combine the two greens together in this salad. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements. Salad Kale: Wash the kale and then you will want to chop it into bite-sized pieces. You ill love how complimentary kale is to the Caesar dressing. Romaine Lettuce: Chopped romaine lettuce adds another delicious layer to this salad. I love the combination of romaine and kale. Parmesan: Freshly shredded parmesan adds a nutty and salty addition to the salad. No Caesar salad is complete without parmesan cheese! Homemade Croutons: I always like to use homemade croutons whenever I can but store-bought works as well for this kale caesar salad. Caesar Dressing Red Wine Vinegar: Vinegar is key to making a good Caesar dressing. Lemon Juice: In my opinion, fresh squeezed is always best! Mayonnaise: This adds a creamy texture to the dressing. Parmesan Cheese: Grated parmesan gives a delicious taste! Dijon Mustard: If you use just a little bit of dijon mustard, it will give it a creamy savory texture. Garlic: You can use fresh garlic, minced garlic or even pressed garlic for this recipe. Whatever you prefer will work for this kale caesar salad. The garlic taste is a MUST! Kosher Salt: This enhances the flavors in the dressing. Cracked Black Pepper: Pepper helps balance out all the salty and savory flavors. Olive Oil: Oil is the base of this dressing and brings all the ingredients together in a smooth and creamy result. How to Make Kale Caesar Salad Kale Caesar salad comes together so easily and it can all be prepared ahead of time. Once all of the ingredients are prepped and ready to go, you can toss it all together and enjoy it in no time at all. Salad Chop: Remove the rib and stem from the kale leaves and chop into bite-sized pieces.  Wash: Rinse the kale with warm water and strain through a colander or salad spinner. Combine: Place the chopped kale and romaine into a large bowl. Add Cheese: Add the shredded parmesan then the croutons, on top of the greens. Caesar Dressing Whisk: For the dressing, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, mayonnaise, grated parmesan, dijon mustard, and garlic. Add Olive Oil: Slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream and then whisk until thickened.  Season: Season with salt and pepper. Dress Salad: Pour the dressing over the kale caesar salad when you are ready to serve it then toss to coat the ingredients. You may not need all the dressing. Just add it on to your liking. Enjoy! Tips For Preparing Kale Kale can be intimidating if you’ve never used it before. Here are some tips to get the best results for your fresh kale caesar salad. These tips will help you get the best flavor and texture from your kale. Types of Kale: There are about 7 different types of kale. The most common type found at any grocery store is called curly kale. Another common type you can find is called lacinato kale (also known as dinosaur kale or Tuscan kale). Any of these types work in this recipe. Remove Rib and Stem: The rib and stem of kale are very bitter and fibrous. Always remove them before using kale in any recipe. To separate the kale leaves from their stalks, cut along the edge of the stalk with the tip of the knife, or tear the leaves away with your hands.  Chop Smaller Pieces: When chopping kale leaves to cook or put into a salad then you always want to cut it up into smaller pieces. Kale leaves are sturdy and are much easier to work with and are more tender to eat when they are chopped smaller. Massage The Kale: This is the trick to getting your kale to taste delicious! When using raw kale in a salad, massaging the kale will alleviate both its bitterness and toughness. Massaging the leaves will break down the fibers. In a large bowl, toss your kale leaves with a small amount of olive oil and vinegar (any flavor). Massage using clean hands for 1-2 minutes. This massaging process will make your kale caesar salad taste much better. Storing Leftover Salad Storing leftover salad is easy, you just have to store the dressing and the salad ingredients separately if you want to enjoy it later! In the Refrigerator: You will want to store your kale, dressing, and cheese in separate containers in your fridge! The kale last about 3 days and the dressing will last up to 2 weeks! Make sure that everything is stored in an airtight container. Toss all of t e ingredients together in a bowl when you are ready to serve! More Delicious Recipes with Kale One of the ways I love to use kale is to add it to soups.  It adds a hearty and delicious texture to a warm pot of soup.  You should try these recipes, I know you’ll love the addition of kale! Soup Recipes Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup Soup Recipes Creamy Zuppa Toscana Dinner Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore Dinner Vegetable Detox Soup Print Kale Caesar Salad Hearty leafy kale greens add a beautiful texture to a classic Caesar salad. Topped with croutons, parmesan cheese and an irresistible homemade creamy Caesar dressing, this salad will leave you wanting to add kale to all of your salads. Course Appetizer, Salad Cuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes Total Time 10 minutes Servings 6 Calories 179kcal Ingredients Salad: 3 cups Kale, chopped 2 cups Romaine Lettuce, chopped 1/3 cup Parmesan, shredded 1 cup Homemade Croutons (or store-bought) Caesar Dressing: 3 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar 2 tbsp Lemon Juice 1/3 cup Mayonnaise 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated 1 tsp Dijon Mustard 2 tsp Garlic, minced 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 tsp Cracked Black Pepper 1/3 cup Olive Oil (light tasting) Instructions Salad Remove the rib and stem from the kale leaves and chop into bite-sized pieces. Rinse the kale with warm water and strain through a colander or salad spinner. Place the chopped kale and romaine into a large bowl. Add the shredded parmesan, croutons, on top of the greens. Caesar Dressing For the dressing, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, mayonnaise, grated parmesan, dijon mustard, and garlic. Slowly add in the olive oil in a steady stream and whisk until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad when ready to serve and toss to coat the ingredients. You may not need all the dressing. Just dress it to your liking. Enjoy! Nutrition Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 462mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4830IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 263mg | Iron: 1mg

Chocolate Zucchini Cake Posted: 04 Jul 2022 05:00 AM PDT This Chocolate Zucchini Cake is a deep, dark chocolate cake that is topped with light and fluffy chocolate whipped cream! With 3 cups of zucchini, it is incredibly moist and you won’t even notice all the vegetables! If you’ve got an abundance of zucchini and you’re looking for more ways to use it, try these Zucchini Chips, these Cheesy Zucchini Fritters, or this Cinnamon Zucchini Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Chocolate Zucchini Cake If you are a gardener and you’ve planted zucchini this year, you may be searching for about 500 different ways to use it! Zucchini plants are the gift that keeps on giving, and giving, and giving. It always makes everything so moist and delicious! This chocolate zucchini cake is one of my favorite ways to use zucchini because it uses a good amount (a whopping 3 cups), and it is so rich, so moist, and has this incredibly deep dark chocolate flavor. I love to top it off with a light and fluffy chocolate whipped cream — it’s sweet and chocolatey but light enough that it really lets the cake shine. If you want something a little sweeter, the chocolate cream cheese frosting from these chocolate zucchini cupcakes would be a wonderful addition! Ingredients in Chocolate Zucchini Cake These ingredients make a moist, chocolately cake that will leave your mouth watering! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements. Cake Sugar: Add some sweet flavor to the base of the cake. Buttermilk: You can use store bought buttermilk or you can make it easily at home using this recipe. Eggs: I always use large eggs when I am cooking and baking. Vanilla: Add a splash of vanilla flavor to the cake! Flour: Level out the flour when you measure it out so you get just the right amount. I used all-purpose flour in this recipe. Cocoa Powder: This is the ingredient that will give you that delicious chocolatey flavor. Baking Soda and Baking Powder: These will help your cake to rise and become soft and fluffy. Salt: The salt enhances the flavors of all of the other ingredients. Zucchini: This adds all of the moisture into this chocolate zucchini cake! You will need at least 1 large zucchini or 2 small zucchini to make enough for this cake. Creamy Chocolate Topping Heavy Whipping Cream: This makes the topping so light and creamy! Powdered Sugar: This adds a sweet flavor to the heavy cream and keeps the topping nice and smooth.   Cocoa Powder: Make this a chocolate flavor with the cocoa powder! Vanilla: The vanilla enhances all of the sweet flavors. How to Make Chocolate Zucchini Cake This cake is simple and delicious. It packs a punch with flavor and the texture is so soft and moist, that it’s to die for! Your family will go crazy over it! Cake Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9×13″ pan (line with parchment paper if desired). Whisk: In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Combine: Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and baking powder and stir until combined. Stir: Stir in zucchini, just until combined. Bake: Spread into prepared pan and bake for 30-34 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Set the chocolate zucchini cake aside to cool to room temperature. Creamy Chocolate Topping Combine: In a medium bowl, combine cream, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla. Beat: Beat with an electric mixer on low until incorporated, then beat on high until stiff peaks form. Spread: Spread over cooled chocolate zucchini cake and serve. Variations on this Chocolate Zucchini Cake: Whole wheat flour: If you want to go a little healthier with this recipe, you can swap one cup of the flour for whole wheat flour and no one will notice. Add cinnamon: Add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the cake batter with the cocoa for a more traditional zucchini cake flavor. Chocolate Chips: Add a cup of chocolate chips to the batter before baking for extra melty little pockets of chocolate. Make it into a trifle: Cut into cubes and use a base for an easy trifle, with chocolate whipped cream and fresh fruit. How to store this Chocolate Zucchini Cake This cake is best to be eaten on the same day because it starts to get a little bit soggy after that because it’s so moist. In the Fridge: Store this cake in an airtight container and it will last in your fridge for 1-2 days. In the Freezer: You can freeze the cake (before you add on the whipped topping) as long as you wrap it in plastic wrap and then place it in an airtight container. It will last for about 3 months. When you are ready to eat it, let it thaw overnight in the fridge and then add on the whipped topping just before serving. More Delicious Zucchini Recipes If you still have leftover zucchini that you need to use then I have some more recipes for you to try! The range from bread to treats to salads. So get your zucchini ready, you are going to love these!! Side Dishes Roasted Parmesan Garlic Zucchini Spears Desserts Zucchini Oat Cookies with Brown Butter Frosting Breakfast Ham and Cheddar Zucchini Frittata Dinner Best Ever Zucchini Crust Pizza Print Chocolate Zucchini Cake This Chocolate Zucchini Cake is a deep, dark chocolate cake that is topped with light and fluffy chocolate whipped cream! With 3 cups of zucchini, it is incredibly moist and you won't even notice all the vegetables! Course Dessert Cuisine American Keyword chocolate zucchini cake Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Total Time 45 minutes Servings 12 servings Calories 371kcal Author Alyssa Rivers Ingredients Cake 2 cups sugar 1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour (fluffed and leveled) 3/4 cup cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 small or 1 large) Chocolate Frosting 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/2-3/4 cup powdered sugar (more or less depending on your tastes) 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla Instructions Cake Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9×13" pan  (line with parchment paper if desired). In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and baking powder and stir until combined. Stir in zucchini, just until combined. Spread into prepared pan and bake for 30-34 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Chocolate Frosting In a medium bowl, combine cream, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low until incorporated, then beat on high until stiff peaks form. Spread over cooled cake and serve. Notes Originally Posted July 8, 2020 Updated July 4, 2022 Nutrition Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg

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