Julie Stuckey

This Quinoa Salad with Cucumber, Feta, and Fried Egg is a healthy and satisfying meal thats perfect for lunch or dinner. The combination of quinoa, fresh cucumber, creamy feta cheese, and a perfectly fried egg creates a delicious and nutritious dish thats both easy to make and full of flavor. Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 1 cucumber, diced 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish Instructions: Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil Add the rinsed quinoa to the boiling water and reduce heat to a simmer Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed While the quinoa is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat Crack the eggs into the skillet and fry them to you...

A creamy and comforting potato soup made effortlessly in the Instant Pot, perfect for chilly days or a quick meal. Ingredients: 4 cups diced potatoes 1/2 cup diced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup milk 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup sour cream Salt and pepper to taste Chopped chives or green onions for garnish Instructions: In the Instant Pot, add the diced potatoes, onion, garlic, and broth Close the lid and turn the valve so that it seals Leave it to cook for 8 minutes on high pressure When youre done, quickly let go of the pressure Put the lid back on and mix in the sour cream, milk, and shreds of cheese Add pepper and salt to taste Blend the soup until its smooth with an immersion blender Add chopped chives or green onions on top and serve hot

In this rich Bourbon Eggnog Affogato, you can enjoy the delicious mix of bourbon, eggnog ice cream, and espresso. Great for a cozy evening treat or a holiday dessert. Ingredients: 2 shots bourbon 2 scoops eggnog ice cream 1 shot espresso Whipped cream optional Ground nutmeg for garnish Instructions: Put some bourbon into a glass for serving Put scoops of eggnog ice cream on top Make a coffee shot and pour it over the ice cream Add whipped cream on top if you like Add ground nutmeg as a garnish Serve right away and enjoy

This Shredded Vegetable and Soba Noodle Salad is a refreshing and healthy option for a quick meal. Packed with colorful vegetables and the satisfying chewiness of soba noodles, its dressed in a flavorful sesame-soy dressing that makes it irresistible. Ingredients: 6 oz soba noodles 2 cups shredded cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts For the dressing: 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp grated ginger 1 clove garlic, minced Instructions: Cook soba noodles according to package instructions, then rinse under cold water and drain In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, and cilantro Add the cooked soba noodles to the bowl and toss to combine In a s...

Steamed Asari Clams are a delicious and simple seafood dish that highlights the natural flavors of the clams. The combination of butter, sake, and scallions enhances the briny sweetness of the clams, creating a delightful and aromatic broth. Ingredients: 2 lbs asari clams, cleaned 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup sake 2 scallions, chopped Instructions: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat Add the cleaned asari clams to the pot Pour in the sake over the clams Cover the pot with a lid and steam the clams for about 5-7 minutes or until they open up Once the clams have opened, sprinkle chopped scallions over the top Serve hot, garnished with additional scallions if desired

These Fall and Halloween cupcakes are the perfect treat for spooky season. With a moist pumpkin-spice base and festive decorations, theyre sure to be a hit at your Halloween party or autumn gathering. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree Orange food coloring optional For the frosting: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 2-3 tbsp milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Green and black gel food coloring Instructions: Warm up your oven to 350F 175C and put Halloween-themed cupcake liners in a cupcake pan Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices cinnamon, nutmeg, and ...