Jelly-filled Carnival Donuts

These delicious jelly-filled carnival doughnuts are the ideal dessert for an enjoyable day spent at home. Full of sweet jelly goodness, crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Jelly or jam of your choice for filling
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl

Whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a different bowl

Once a smooth dough forms, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir

Preheat vegetable oil to 350F 175C in a deep fryer or large pot

On a surface dusted with flour, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/2 inch

Cut out donut shapes with a round cookie cutter

Next, cut out the centers with a smaller cutter to make donut rings

The donuts should be fried for two to three minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown

blot with paper towels

After the donuts cool slightly, fill them with your preferred jam or jelly using a piping bag

After adding powdered sugar, top the jelly-filled donuts and serve

Cranachan Ice Cream Sandwiches

In the form of a tasty ice cream sandwich, you can enjoy cranachan, a traditional Scottish dessert. Creamy ice cream with honey, raspberries, toasted oats, and whisky mixed in, sat between two buttery shortbread cookies.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup Scotch whisky
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup toasted oats
• 1/4 cup raspberries, crushed
• 12 shortbread cookies

Instructions:

In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form

Gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk and Scotch whisky until well combined

Drizzle in the honey and fold until fully incorporated

Fold in the toasted oats and crushed raspberries

Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and freeze for 4 hours or until firm

Once firm, scoop the ice cream onto half of the shortbread cookies and sandwich with the remaining cookies

Serve immediately or return to the freezer until ready to serve

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

This Blueberry Banana Smoothie is a tasty and healthy way to start the day or satisfy your sweet tooth. This food is full of healthy fats, vitamins, and proteins, so it's a great choice for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup milk of your choice
• 1 tablespoon honey optional
• 1/2 cup ice cubes

Instructions:

Cut the ripe banana into slices

In a blender, put the blueberries, Greek yogurt, milk, and honey if using after cutting the banana into pieces

Also, put the ice cubes in the blender

Mix everything together until it's smooth and creamy

Put the smoothie in a glass and serve right away

Easy Feta Hummus

The tangy flavor of feta cheese is combined with the creamy texture of traditional hummus in this recipe for Easy Feta Hummus. This is a tasty and healthy dip that works well as a side dish, snack, or for gatherings.

Ingredients:

• 1 can 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons water or more as needed
• Fresh parsley and olive oil for garnish

Instructions:

Place chickpeas, feta cheese, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and pepper in a food processor

Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed

Add water as needed to achieve your desired consistency

More water makes it smoother

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary

Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl

Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with fresh parsley

Serve with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or as a dip for your favorite snacks

Grilled Shrimp Tostadas

These Grilled Shrimp Tostadas are a healthy and delicious twist on traditional tostadas. They're perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend cookout.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 small corn tostadas
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper

Add shrimp and toss to coat

Preheat grill to medium-high heat and grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until they turn pink and opaque

In a separate bowl, mix shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro to make the salsa

To assemble the tostadas, place a spoonful of the salsa mixture onto each tostada shell

Top with grilled shrimp, a dollop of non-fat Greek yogurt, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Strawberry Cream Puffs Donuts

These Strawberry Cream Puffs Donuts are a delightful twist on classic cream puffs. They are fried to perfection, filled with a luscious strawberry cream, and make for a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup water
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced strawberries
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt

Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil

Reduce the heat to low, and add the flour all at once

Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until the dough is smooth and shiny

Fold in the diced strawberries into the dough

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or deep fryer to 350F 175C

Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and puffed up, turning them occasionally for even cooking

This should take about 3-4 minutes per batch

Remove the donuts from the oil and drain on paper towels

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form

Slice the cooled donuts in half horizontally and fill them with a generous dollop of the strawberry cream mixture

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Strawberry Cream Puffs Donuts!

Slow Cooker Crab Rangoon Dip

Indulge in the creamy, savory goodness of Crab Rangoon Dip made effortlessly in your slow cooker. This dip is perfect for parties, game nights, or simply satisfying your cravings for delicious appetizers.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded imitation crab meat
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

Put cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, mozzarella cheese, fake crab meat, green onions, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and pepper in a slow cooker

Mix everything together well

Cover and cook on low heat for two to three hours, stirring every now and then, until the cheeses are melted and the dip is hot

Change the setting on the slow cooker to "warm" to keep the dip warm until it's time to serve

You can dip it in wonton chips, tortilla chips, or vegetable sticks and serve it hot

Have fun!