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This BLACKBERRY BAKED BRIE is a 5 ingredient appet

This BLACKBERRY BAKED BRIE is a 5 ingredient appetizer you neeeed to make!

It’s SO simple to make and perfect for summer gatherings. SAVE this recipe and make it on a summer weekend!

Here’s the recipe friends:

INGREDIENTS:
1x 250-300g double cream brie
1 cup fresh blackberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2-3 tbsp liquid honey
Fresh basil, mint or thyme for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat the oven to 375F and add the Brie to a baking dish. Score the Brie lightly in a diagonal pattern with a sharp knife.
2. Top the Brie with fresh blackberries, chopped walnuts and 2-3 tbsp liquid honey.
3. Bake 20-22 minutes or until cheese is starting to bubble and almost ooze out. Top with fresh basil and serve with crackers or crostini.
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Make this BLACKBERRY SPARKLING COCKTAIL by using o

Make this BLACKBERRY SPARKLING COCKTAIL by using one of my fav kitchen hacks, blackberry-lime ice cubes!

Once you’ve made the ice cubes you can add a bit of vodka and soda OR Prosecco or sparkling rosé to make a cocktail. AND easily made into a mocktail by adding ginger soda, club soda, lemonade or sparkling water.

Here’s the recipe friends!

Makes 12-14 ice cubes

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups blackberries (about 6oz/170g container)
1 tbsp lime juice
3 tbsp honey or sugar
1 cup water
Sparkling beverage of choice (Prosecco, sparkling rosé, club soda, tonic, ginger soda etc)

INSTRUCTIONS:
Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze. Use 2-3 ice cubes in a glass and pour over your desired sparkling beverage for a cocktail or mocktail. Garnish with mint or florals if desired and enjoy! Cheers!
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These LEMON BLUEBERRY BLONDIES are filled with bri

These LEMON BLUEBERRY BLONDIES are filled with bright, lemony flavours and bursting with blueberries!

You can make them in one bowl and once baked, enjoy anytime or take them to a summer gathering!

Get the recipe below OR over on the blog friends, linked in bio above!

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
zest from 1 lemon (2 tsp lemon zest)
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup fresh blueberries
optional white chocolate drizzle: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips melted

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, white and brown sugar until combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix well. Whisk in the lemon zest.
3. Using a spoon or spatula, mix flour, baking powder and salt into wet ingredients, stirring until everything comes together and no clumps of flour remain (it will be quite thick like cookie dough). Gently stir in the blueberries.
4. Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top so the batter reaches the edges of the pan.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan and then remove and cut into 9 or 12 squares. Drizzle with melted white chocolate and enjoy!

https://www.cookinginmygenes.com/lemon-blueberry-blondies/
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Dill pickle fans, this ULTIMATE DILL PICKLE DIP is

Dill pickle fans, this ULTIMATE DILL PICKLE DIP is for you!

Packed with fresh dill, dill pickles and a crunch pickle and chip topping - this is THE chip dip you need in your life 🤩

Here’s how to make is:

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup softened cream cheese
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sub sour cream)
1 1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 1/4 tsp onion powder
3/4 tsp salt
Pinch pepper or chili flakes
1/4 cup roughly chopped Dill
1/2 cup chopped Dill pickles
Garnishes: more fresh dill, chopped dill pickles and crushed Plain Ruffles Chips
Plain Ruffles Chips or other plain chip, cracker or veggies for serving!

1. Mix together softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Then stir in fresh dill and chopped dill pickles.
2. Put the dip in a low or regular bowl, top with more fresh dill, chopped dill pickles and a handful of crushed plain Ruffles chips.
3. Serve with plain Ruffles chips, another plain chip or crackers or even with veggies!
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This is the BEST STRAWBERRY CHOPPED SUMMER SALAD y

This is the BEST STRAWBERRY CHOPPED SUMMER SALAD you’re going to make! It’s bright, fresh and packed with flavourful ingredients like:

*strawberries
*iceberg lettuce
*avocado
*toasted almonds
*basil
*feta cheese
*fennel

It’s the perfect accompaniment to any summer meal OR top it with your fav protein to make it a full dinner.

Recipe is on the blog, linked in my bio above!

https://www.cookinginmygenes.com/best-strawberry-summer-salad/
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Save this ONE POT LEMON GARLIC PASTA for a quick a

Save this ONE POT LEMON GARLIC PASTA for a quick and easy dinner! Packed with punchy lemon and garlic flavours, this recipe comes together so simply. PLUS you can add your favourite protein to top it if you’d like.

Here’s the recipe friends!

INGREDIENTS:
3 tbsp butter or olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp dried oregano
pinch chili flakes
400-450g dried pasta noodles (rigatoni, mezzi rigatoni, penne or ziti)
zest of one lemon
4 1/2 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 tbsp butter
Garnish: shredded parmesan cheese, more lemon zest and fresh basil

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Heat butter or olive oil over medium heat. Once warmed, add garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes.
2. Next add salt, pepper, oregano and chili flakes (if using).
3. Then, stir in pasta and add vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and once simmering, turn to medium-low to keep at a simmer. Cook 12-14 minutes, keeping the lid most of the way on the pot. Stir once and a while to make sure the noodles aren’t sticking to the bottom of the pot.
4. Once noodles are cooked, there should be just a bit of liquid left, covering the bottom of the pot. If you find the noodles need a bit more time, add 1/2 cup more broth at a time and cook a bit longer until done. Stir in lemon juice, parmesan cheese and 1 tbsp butter until fully combined and you have a smooth sauce.
5. Top with shredded parmesan cheese, more lemon zest and fresh basil and enjoy!
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Look no further than this CUCUMBER MINT SANGRIA to

Look no further than this CUCUMBER MINT SANGRIA to cheers with on the long weekend!

This recipe along with 5 others is in my FREE PICNIC COOKBOOK that you can download by clicking the link in my bio above.

Happy weekend friends!

https://www.cookinginmygenes.com/free-picnic-cookbook/
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Sharing my BALSAMIC ROASTED STRAWBERRY DIP as the

Sharing my BALSAMIC ROASTED STRAWBERRY DIP as the perfect long-weekend appetizer!

You only need 5 ingredients to make this dip AND the recipe is now on the blog!

Get the link for the recipe in my bio above & enjoy friends!

https://www.cookinginmygenes.com/roasted-balsamic-strawberry-appetizer/
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