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Kozinaki can be made from sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, peanuts, nuts, and flax seeds are added if desired. Nuts – 500 g (finely chopped) Honey – 300 g Sugar – 1 tablespoon #CookingWithAlus #kozinaki

A delicious, healthy & comforting tomato soup thickened with blended white beans. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and simple. This recipe makes the most out of just a handful of pantry ingredients. #CookingWithAlus #Soup #TomatoSoup #TomatoSoupWithBeans #Vegetarian

No one wants to enter a house or kitchen and face a bad smell. Sticking cloves into oranges and your kitchen smells like citrus and spice heaven. #CookingWithAlus #ClovesOranges #HouseSmellsAwesome

Rice, butternut squash, dates, onion, tomatoes and pomegranate. The most delicious vegetable rice with pomegranate sauce you've ever eaten! #CookingWithAlus #Costco #RoyalPalmDates #ArkFoods

This is a thick, soup with tons of flavor. Super easy, quick, and a great way to use squash. An instant hit at my house. #CookingWithAlus #ButternutSquashSoup #Soup #Squash

Kompot is a drink made from fresh fruits and popular in central and eastern Europe. You may use a single type of fruit or an assortment of fruit for kompot. Apples, pears, plums, and berries are all delicious choices. This can be served chilled. The basic proportions are a gallon of water, a pound of fruits. #CookingWithAlus #FruitKompot

Conchiglie Pasta is commonly known as “shell pasta”. This pasta is one reason I always keep a few cans of beans in my pantry. Beans contribute protein to this pasta, which makes a great vegan dish if you serve it without the cheese. #CookingWithAlus #Vegan #Vegetarian

Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Sauce made with roasted peppers and onion makes for a deliciously easy sauce. Serve over pasta, with sandwiches, bowls, and more. Gluten-free. #CookingWithAlus #Vegetarian #Vegan #Souce #RoastedRedPepper

This is the best mushroom risotto you'll ever try. It's creamy and velvety just like classic risotto but it's dairy-free and vegan. #CookingWithAlus #MushroomRisotto #Vegetarian #Vegan

Sautéed zucchini is one of the most versatile side dishes you can make! #CookingWithAlus #SauteedZucchini #Vegan #Vegetarian

Branzino, or European sea bass, is sweet, meaty and full of flavor. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Transfer fish to a cutting board and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. With a sharp knife, make slashes crosswise on a diagonal along the body of the fish every 2" on both sides. Cutting those slits in the fish is key. They help the fish cook more quickly and make it easier to tell when it's done. When the oil is hot grip the fish firmly by the tail and carefully lower, head first, into skillet, making sure to lay it down away from you. (If the tail sticks out of the pan a bit, it’s not a huge deal.) Fry until flesh on bottom side is cooked through and skin is deeply browned and crisp, about 4 minutes. While the fish is frying, use a metal spoon to baste the inside of the fish’s head with a bit of hot oil periodically. Use tongs and a fish spatula to carefully turn fish over. Fry until flesh on second side is cooked through and skin is deeply browned and crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and season both sides with more salt. #CookingWithAlus #PanFriedBranzino

This is a tasty salmon and scallops dish that you will definitely enjoy!! #CookingWithAlus #Salmon #Scallops #Cutlets

If you aren’t a fan of salmon lox but need something delicious , you should try this recipe out. #CookingWithAlus #SalmonSpread

Homemade dough is stuffed with dill, green onion, cilantro, then shallow fried to crispy, golden brown perfection! Surprisingly easy to make, you won’t believe how fast they disappear! INGREDIENTS FOR THE DOUGH: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups water FOR THE FILLING: 1 cups, packed sliced green onion 1 cups, packed cilantro 1 cup chopped dill 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt or to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil • Additional oil for shallow frying Cheese #CookingWithAlus

Avocado Egg Rolls are crispy on the outside with an avocado mixture inside that is bursting with flavor! Ingredients 3 large Haas avocados , peeled, pitted, & diced 4 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes , chopped 1/3 cup red onion , minced 1/3 cup cilantro and dill , chopped kosher salt vegan egg roll wrappers avocado oil , for frying #CookingWithAlus #AvocadoEggRolls #Vegan #Vegetarian

This Walnut and Bean Spread recipe is vegan and made with just a few ingredients that you likely have on hand in your kitchen. Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 1-2 cloves garlic 2-4 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika or to taste Generous grating black pepper 1 can bean trio rinsed and drained 1 tablespoons minced dill 1 onion #CookingWithAlus #WalnutBeanSpread #Vegan #Vegetarian

Easy spaghetti using pantry ingredients that you already have on hand. Quick, no-fuss, and made in less than 30min! #CookingWithAlus #SpaghettiWithVegetables #Vegan #Vegetarian

Cinnamon-sugar soft and chewy sugar cookie recipe. Ingredients 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened) 1 1/2 cups Sugar 2 large Eggs 2 teaspoons Vanilla 2 3/4 cup Flour 1 1/2 teaspoon Cream of Tartar 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda 1 teaspoon Salt Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture: 1/4 cup Sugar 1 1/2 Tablespoons Cinnamon Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add the eggs and vanilla. Cream for 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt, just until combined. In a small bowl, stir together sugar and cinnamon. If time allows, wrap the dough and let refrigerate for 20-30 minutes. Roll into balls until round and smooth. Drop into the cinnamon-sugar mixture and coat well. Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 9-12 minutes. Let cool for several minutes on baking sheet before removing from the pan. #CookingWithAlus #SnickerdoodleCookie

Surprising Smoothie by Anar #CookingWithAlus #Smoothie #SurprisingSmoothie #Anar

Whether you need a fast, healthy dinner, or a simple protein that you can enjoy tonight and eat leftover the next day, this is THE baked salmon recipe for you! #CookingWithAlus #BakedSalmon

This is a technique that elevates basic sautéed greens into something even more savory and tender. INGREDIENTS 2-3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2-3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced 2 large bunch kale, deveined Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper and red-pepper flakes to taste PREPARATION Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan set over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add garlic, and cook until soft and add red-pepper flakes.. Add kale to the pan. Use a spoon to toss the greens in the oil, then cover and cook for approximately 5 to 7 minutes, until it is soft and wilted, but still quite green. #CookingWithAlus #SautéedKale

This light, refreshing dressing will become your favorite go-to for any salad or fish with a delicious blend of lemon, ginger, garlic, and turmeric. Ingredients 1/2 cup roasted cashews 1-2 cloves garlic, smashed 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon real maple syrup 1 juice from 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric kosher salt and pepper 1 pinch cayenne pepper Directions Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container and secure the lid. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached. #CookingWithAlus #TurmericGingerVinaigrette