Baked Pine Nut Falafel Sliders with Hummus Slaw

These Baked Pine Nut Falafel Sliders with Hummus Slaw are a delicious twist on traditional sliders. The crispy, flavorful falafel patties pair perfectly with the creamy hummus slaw, creating a delightful Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• Slider buns
• Hummus
• Slaw mix cabbage, carrots, and red cabbage
• Tahini sauce optional
• Olive oil for brushing

Instructions:

Turn on your oven and heat it up to 375F 190C

Put chickpeas, pine nuts, parsley, red onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a food processor and blend them all together

Pulse until a rough mix comes together

Put the mixture in a bowl, and then add the breadcrumbs and beaten egg

Mix the ingredients together well

The mixture should be used to make small slider bun-sized patties

These should be placed on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper

Lightly coat the patties with olive oil

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning them over once, until they are golden brown and firm to the touch

To make the slaw, mix the slaw mix with hummus until everything is well covered while the falafel sliders are baking

You can also add tahini sauce to make it taste better

To put together your sliders, start with a dollop of hummus slaw on the bottom half of each slider bun

Then add a falafel patty and finish with the top half of the bun

Enjoy your Baked Pine Nut Falafel Sliders with Hummus Slaw right away!

Brie and Candied Bacon Grilled Cheese Bites

Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with these grilled cheese bites with bacon and brie. Crispy bacon, gooey Brie cheese, and a hint of honey are stacked between two slices of buttery toasted bread to make a rich snack or appetizer.

Ingredients:

• 8 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 8 slices hearty white bread
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 8 ounces Brie cheese, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Arrange bacon slices on the prepared baking sheet

Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the bacon slices

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and caramelized

Remove bacon from oven and let it cool

Once cooled, chop into small pieces

Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice

Place half of the bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean work surface

Top each bread slice with slices of Brie cheese

Sprinkle candied bacon pieces over the cheese

Drizzle honey evenly over the bacon

Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves on top

Top each sandwich with remaining bread slices, buttered side up

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat

Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted

Remove sandwiches from skillet and let them cool slightly before serving

Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich

A tasty grilled chicken pesto sandwich with soft chicken breasts marinated in a tasty pesto sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and fresh baby arugula placed between slices of toasted ciabatta bread.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons pesto sauce
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese
• 8 slices ciabatta bread
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup baby arugula leaves

Instructions:

Preheat grill to medium-high heat

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper

Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through

Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto sauce on each chicken breast during the last minute of grilling

During the last 2 minutes of grilling, place a slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each chicken breast and allow it to melt

While chicken is grilling, lightly brush olive oil on both sides of ciabatta bread slices

Grill bread for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly toasted

To assemble sandwiches, place grilled chicken with melted cheese on the bottom half of each ciabatta slice

Top with baby arugula leaves and cover with the remaining ciabatta slices

Slice sandwiches in half and serve immediately

Lemon Meringue Pie Bites

These Lemon Meringue Pie Bites are a delightful twist on the classic lemon meringue pie. With a buttery tart shell filled with tangy lemon filling and topped with fluffy meringue, these bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 2 lemons, juiced and zested
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions:

Start by heating the oven to 350F 175C

Put the powdered sugar, softened unsalted butter, and all-purpose flour in a bowl and mix them together

Mix until you get a dough

To make mini tart shells, press the dough into a mini muffin tin that has been greased

The tart shells should be baked in a hot oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden

Mix the lemon juice, lemon zest, cornstarch, salt, and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar in a saucepan

Add the egg yolks and water to a different bowl and mix them together using a whisk

Slowly add this mixture to the saucepan while stirring all the time

While cooking the lemon mixture over medium-low heat, keep stirring it until it gets thicker and more like pudding

After taking the lemon filling off the heat, add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract and mix them together

Fill the baked tart shells with the lemon filling

Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar together in a clean bowl until they become foamy

Slowly add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar while beating until stiff peaks form

Put some meringue on top of each lemon-filled tart

The lemon meringue pie bites should be baked for another 10 to 12 minutes, or until the meringue is just beginning to brown

Let the pie bites cool all the way down before you serve them

Serve these tasty Lemon Meringue Pie Bites and enjoy them!

The Best Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

It's easy to make this slow cooker pinto beans recipe, and the beans come out tasty and tender. You can use them in many different dishes.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound dried pinto beans
• 6 cups water
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Rinse the pinto beans under cold water and remove any debris

Place the rinsed beans in the slow cooker along with diced onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, bay leaf, salt, and pepper

Pour water over the beans and stir to combine

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until the beans are tender

Once cooked, discard the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if necessary

Serve hot as a side dish or use in your favorite recipes