BBQ Pumpkin Risotto with Goat Cheese and Dried Cranberries

Enjoy the smoky flavors of BBQ in this delightful Pumpkin Risotto with the creamy goodness of goat cheese and a burst of sweetness from dried cranberries. A perfect side dish for your barbecue gatherings!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 2 cups diced pumpkin
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Set the grill on medium heat

Melt the butter in a cast-iron pan over a grill

Put in the minced garlic and chopped onions

Saut until the onions get soft

Add the Arborio rice and stir it in

Cook for one to two minutes, until the rice is lightly toasted

Add the white wine and keep stirring until it is fully absorbed

After adding the diced pumpkin, add the vegetable broth slowly, one ladle at a time, letting each addition soak in before adding more

Keep cooking until the pumpkin and rice are soft

Add the crumbled goat cheese and dried cranberries and mix them in

Add pepper and salt to taste

Take it off the grill, sprinkle it with fresh parsley, and serve it hot

Grapeseed Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies

Indulge in the delightful combination of grapeseed oil and chocolate chips with these mouthwatering chocolate chip cookies. The use of grapeseed oil adds a unique twist to the classic recipe, resulting in cookies with a subtle and pleasing flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup grapeseed oil
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 350F 175C and put parchment paper on a baking sheet

Whisk the grapeseed oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together in a large bowl until they are well mixed

One egg at a time, making sure to mix well after each addition

Add the vanilla extract and mix well

Mix the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt together in a different bowl

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix them together until they are just combined

The chocolate chips should be carefully mixed in

Place cookie dough spoonfuls on the baking sheet that has been prepared, leaving about 2 inches between each one

Put it in an oven that is already hot and bake it for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown

After taking the cookies out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack to cool all the way down

With milk or your favorite drink, these Grapeseed Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies are a great treat

Ambrosia Salad - Lemon Tree Dwelling

Ambrosia Salad is a traditional fruit salad that is creamy and has a great mix of tastes and textures. This recipe from Lemon Tree Dwelling makes a sweet and sour treat that's great for potlucks, picnics, or any other special event. There's something divine about the mix of tropical fruits, marshmallows, and coconut that will make your mouth water!

Ingredients:

• 1 can 20 oz pineapple chunks, drained
• 1 can 11 oz mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup whipped topping e
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• 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, halved
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Put chunks of drained pineapple and mandarin oranges in a large bowl

Put in the bowl mini marshmallows, shredded sweetened coconut, and maraschino cherries that have been cut in half

Put the sour cream, whipped topping, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a different bowl and mix them together using a whisk

Carefully mix the sour cream into the fruit and marshmallow mix until everything is covered

Put chopped pecans on top of the salad

Put the Ambrosia Salad in the fridge for at least an hour before you serve it

Enjoy it cold!

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cookies

For chocolate lovers, these gluten-free chocolate cookies are a delightful treat. They are simple to prepare and ideal for sating your sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, melted coconut oil, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt

Mix until well combined

Fold in the chocolate chips into the cookie dough

Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set but still slightly soft in the center

Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Enjoy your delicious gluten-free chocolate cookies!