Peter Cook

09/08/2025

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08/28/2025

Quinoa & Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

* Fresh Kale – 4 cups (stems removed, chopped)
* Cooked Quinoa – 1 cup (cooled)
* Cucumber – 1 cup (diced)
* Cherry Tomatoes – 1 cup (halved)
* Red Onion – ¼ cup (thinly sliced)
* Lemon Vinaigrette:
* Lemon Juice – 3 tbsp
* Olive Oil – 2 tbsp
* Dijon Mustard – 1 tsp
* Salt and Black Pepper – to taste

Instructions

1. Prep Kale: Massage kale gently with a tiny bit of olive oil (optional) to soften.
2. Combine: Mix kale, quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion.
3. Whisk Dressing: Whisk all vinaigrette ingredients.
4. Dress: Drizzle generously with lemon vinaigrette.
5. Serve: Toss gently and enjoy fresh.

08/17/2025

08/15/2025

Rainbow Veggie & Hummus Wraps

"Vibrant, fresh, and packed with goodness! 🌯🥕🥒 Our Rainbow Veggie & Hummus Wraps are colorful, healthy, and satisfying. The perfect easy meal or snack!"

Ingredients:
* 2 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
* ¼ cup hummus
* ½ cup shredded carrots
* ½ cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
* ½ cup cucumber, julienned
* ½ cup bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced
* ¼ cup spinach or mixed greens
* 2 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

Instructions:
1. Warm tortillas slightly.
2. Spread hummus evenly over each warm tortilla.
3. Arrange shredded carrots, red cabbage, cucumber, bell pepper, and spinach/mixed greens down the center of each tortilla.
4. Sprinkle with feta cheese (if using).
5. Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll up tightly from the bottom.
6. Cut each wrap in half diagonally. Serve immediately.

08/15/2025

Homemade Salted Caramel Ice Cream Bars

"Sweet, salty, and perfectly chilled! 🍦🍫 Our Homemade Salted Caramel Ice Cream Bars are creamy, rich, and coated in chocolate. An irresistible, viral frozen treat!"

Ingredients:
* 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened slightly
* ½ cup salted caramel sauce (chilled)
* 1 (12-ounce) bag chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
* 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, for coating)
* Popsicle sticks

Instructions:
1. Layer Ice Cream: Spread half of the softened ice cream evenly into an 8x8 inch pan lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 30 minutes.
2. Spread half of the chilled salted caramel sauce over the ice cream layer. Freeze for 15 minutes.
3. Spread remaining ice cream over the caramel. Freeze for 30 minutes.
4. Spread remaining caramel sauce over the top. Freeze for 2-3 hours until very firm.
5. Cut Bars: Remove from freezer using parchment overhang. Cut into 8-10 bars. Insert popsicle stick into each bar. Freeze again for 30 minutes.
6. Coat: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil (if using) in a deep, narrow glass. Dip each frozen bar into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip. Chocolate will harden quickly.
7. Serve immediately or return to freezer until ready to enjoy.

08/15/2025

Mini Chocolate Lava Cakes with Berry Compote

"Molten magic in miniature! 🍫🍓 Our Mini Chocolate Lava Cakes ooze rich, gooey chocolate, perfectly balanced with a vibrant berry compote. An elegant, viral delight!"

Ingredients:
* ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, plus more for ramekins
* 4 ounces (113g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
* 2 large eggs, 2 large egg yolks
* ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
* For Berry Compote:
* 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
* 1 tbsp granulated sugar
* 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions:
1. Prepare Compote: Simmer berries, 1 tbsp sugar, lemon juice for 5-7 mins. Mash slightly.
2. Prepare Cakes: Preheat oven 425°F (220°C). Butter/flour 2 (6-ounce) ramekins.
3. Melt Chocolate: Melt butter and chocolate. Cool.
4. Combine Batter: Whisk eggs, yolks, sugar. Whisk in chocolate. Fold in flour.
5. Bake: Divide batter into ramekins. Bake 12-14 minutes.
6. Serve: Invert cakes. Drizzle with berry compote.

08/15/2025

Flaky Apple Hand Pies

"A bite of comforting sweetness! 🍎🥧 Our Flaky Apple Hand Pies are perfectly golden, filled with warm spiced apples, and easy to enjoy on the go. Pure autumn bliss!"

Ingredients:
* 1 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
* 2 medium baking apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
* 2 tbsp granulated sugar
* 1 tsp ground cinnamon
* 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
* 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
* 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
* Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and flour.
3. Unroll pie crusts. Cut each into 4 squares.
4. Spoon apple mixture onto one half of each square, leaving a border. Dot with melted butter.
5. Fold the other half of the square over the filling to form a triangle. Crimp edges with a fork to seal.
6. Brush turnovers with beaten egg wash. Cut a few small slits on top.
7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

08/15/2025

Decadent No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake

"Layers of pure bliss! 🍰🍫🍪 Our Decadent No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake is creamy, rich, and utterly irresistible. A showstopping dessert that's so easy!"

Ingredients:
* 1 ½ cups Oreo cookie crumbs (about 15-18 cookies)
* ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
* 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
* ½ cup granulated sugar
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
* ½ cup miniature Oreo cookies or crushed Oreos (for topping)

Instructions:
1. Make Crust: In a medium bowl, mix Oreo crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper. Chill for 10 minutes.
2. Make Filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
3. Gently fold in the whipped topping until no streaks remain.
4. Assemble & Chill: Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
6. Serve: Slice into squares. Garnish with miniature Oreo cookies or extra crushed Oreos.