Dan Kappa

These delicious blackberry butter bars have all the rich chocolatey goodness of brownies plus the sweet tanginess of blackberry jam. Great for dessert or a sweet treat! Ingredients: 1 box brownie mix 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs 1/4 cup water 1 cup blackberry jam 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F 175C Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan In a mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, melted butter, eggs, and water Mix until well combined Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan Drop spoonfuls of blackberry jam over the brownie batter Using a knife, gently swirl the jam into the brownie batter to create a marbled effect Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan Once cooled, dust the top...

This vegan lentil salad is full of healthy, organic foods, like organic vegetables and lentils that are high in nutrients. This dish is easy to make and tastes great thanks to the fresh, healthy ingredients. It's great for a light lunch or as a side dish with any other food. Ingredients: 1 cup organic lentils 2 cups mixed organic vegetables such as carrots, bell peppers, and cucumber 1/4 cup organic red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup organic parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons organic olive oil 2 tablespoons organic lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: After rinsing the lentils under cold water, cook them as directed on the package until they are soft Cut up the mixed vegetables, red onion, and parsley while the lentils are cooking After cooking the lentils, drain off any extra water and let them cool down a bit Put the cooked lentils, mixed vegetables, red onion, an...

A light and refreshing fizzy beer cocktail that is great for summer parties. This is a great drink to cool off in the summer because it has the sweetness of watermelon, the sourness of lime, and the crispness of beer. Ingredients: 2 cups watermelon chunks 1 bottle light beer 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons simple syrup Ice cubes Watermelon slices and lime wedges for garnish Instructions: Using a blender, blend the watermelon chunks until they are smooth Take out any pulp from the watermelon puree by straining it Strain the watermelon puree and put it in a pitcher Add the light beer, lime juice, and simple syrup Mix well by stirring Put ice cubes in glasses Put the watermelon beer mix on top of the ice cubes Add a lime wedge and a slice of watermelon to the top of each glass Serve right away and enjoy!

For your next party, make a beautiful charcuterie and crostini station. This beautiful and tasty spread is great for having people over, and they can make their own crostini bites by choosing from different kinds of meats, cheeses, and sweet sauces. Ingredients: 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces 1/4 cup olive oil 8 oz prosciutto 6 oz salami 4 oz chorizo 4 oz pt 4 oz brie cheese 4 oz blue cheese 4 oz goat cheese 1/2 cup fig jam 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup mixed nuts Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish Fresh grapes for garnish Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375F 190C Brush the baguette slices with olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet Toast the baguette slices in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and crispy Remove from the oven and let them cool While the crostini is cooling, arrange the prosciutto, s...

Enjoy this coconut milk vanilla ice cream that doesn't need to be churned. This is a tasty treat that doesn't contain dairy and tastes like the tropics. Ingredients: 2 cans coconut milk 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt Instructions: Mix the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and coconut milk in a bowl using a whisk until everything is well mixed Put the mix into an ice cream container or a shallow baking dish Put the lid or plastic wrap on top and freeze for at least 6 hours, or until the food is firm Put the ice cream in bowls and serve after it has frozen Enjoy the smooth, dairy-free goodness!

This Slow Cooker Vegetable Lamb Stew is a hearty and comforting dish that's perfect for chilly days. The lamb becomes wonderfully tender as it cooks slowly with the vegetables and savory broth, creating a delicious and satisfying meal for the whole family. Ingredients: 1 lb lamb stew meat, cubed 3 potatoes, diced 2 carrots, sliced 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup frozen peas 4 cups beef broth 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Place lamb, potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, and peas into the slow cooker In a separate bowl, mix together beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper Pour the broth mixture over the lamb and vegetables in the slow cooker Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until lamb is tender Serve hot and enjoy! ...