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Lemony Lemon Brownies

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We are used to eating chocolate brownie. However, have you heard of Lemon Brownies? Check this out and enjoy baking. Simply delicious!
Lemon desserts are usually my favorite. These lemon brownies sound like they'd curl my toes! ~ Moon :-)</p> <p>You can find the complete Lemony Lemon Brownies recipe here ==> https://sites.google.com/site/beckycharms/cakies/lemony-lemon-brownies</p> <p>The "Brownie" Batter</p> <p>• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour {King Arthur All-Purpose Flour}<br /> • 3/4 cup granulated sugar<br /> • 1/4 teaspoon salt {Sea Salt}<br /> • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened<br /> • 2 large eggs<br /> • 2 tablespoons lemon zest<br /> • 2 tablespoons lemon juice</p> <p>Tart Lemon Glaze<br /> • 1 rounded cup powdered sugar<br /> • 4 tablespoon lemon juice<br /> • 8 teaspoons lemon zest</p> <p>Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease/Spray an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with butter/cooking spray and set aside. </p> <p>Zest and juice two small/large lemons; set aside. {whatever you have}</p> <p>In the bowl of an electric mixture fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the flour, sugar, salt, and softened butter until combined. </p> <p>In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined. Pour into the flour mixture and beat at medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. </p> <p>Pour into baking dish and bake for 23-25 minutes, or until just starting to turn golden around the edges and a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before glazing. Do not overbake, or the bars will be dry. {even with the yummy glaze}</p> <p>When brownies are cooled completely, make the glaze...sift the powdered sugar, add lemon zest and juice, and whisk together all three ingredients. Spread 1/2 the glaze over the brownies with a rubber spatula. Let glaze set. Spread the remaining glaze over the bars, and let it set. This glaze does not harden like most. Cut into bars, and serve!
Ingredients
The “Brownie” Batter
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour {King Arthur All-Purpose Flour}
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt {Sea Salt}
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Tart Lemon Glaze
• 1 rounded cup powdered sugar
• 4 tablespoon lemon juice
• 8 teaspoons lemon zest

Cooking Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease/Spray an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with butter/cooking spray and set aside.

Zest and juice two small/large lemons; set aside. {whatever you have}

In the bowl of an electric mixture fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the flour, sugar, salt, and softened butter until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined. Pour into the flour mixture and beat at medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.

Pour into baking dish and bake for 23-25 minutes, or until just starting to turn golden around the edges and a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before glazing. Do not overbake, or the bars will be dry. {even with the yummy glaze}

When brownies are cooled completely, make the glaze…sift the powdered sugar, add lemon zest and juice, and whisk together all three ingredients. Spread 1/2 the glaze over the brownies with a rubber spatula. Let glaze set. Spread the remaining glaze over the bars, and let it set. This glaze does not harden like most. Cut into bars, and serve!

 

On The Go Sandwich Ideas

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Check out some healthy on-the-go sandwich ideas you are going to love! Who ever said sandwiches were boring never took a look at this article!

Artichoke and Fresh Mozzarella Sandwiches
Ingredients

• 2 6-ounce jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 5-inch-diameter or 6-inch-long Italian rolls, split in half lengthwise
• 12 ounces fresh water-packed mozzarella, drained, sliced
• 8 tablespoons green olivada

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Greek Salad Pita Sandwiches
Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 1/4 cups chopped seeded plum or cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2/3 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped radishes
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 1/2 ounces)
• 4 8-inch diameter whole wheat pita breads, halved

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Feta, Garbanzo Bean, and Eggplant Pita Sandwiches
Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound Japanese eggplants, unpeeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1 15 1/2-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained, 1/2 cup juices reserved
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, divided
• 5 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, divided
• 3 pita bread rounds, warmed in oven or toasted

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Tuna Salad on Olive Bread with Arugula
Ingredients
• 2 6-ounce packages albacore tuna packed in water, drained
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup diced seeded English hothouse cucumber
• 1/4 cup minced fresh dill
• 1/4 cup drained capers
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
• 12 1/3-inch-thick slices olive bread
• 1 cup arugula

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How to cook Homemade KFC Popcorn Chicken

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fried chicken

fried chicken

Ingredients
100 grams of boneless and skinless chicken breast
2 teaspoons of all-purpose flour mixed with secret herb combination
½ teaspoon of powdered sugar
½ teaspoon of freshly ground pepper
¼ teaspoon of salt plus
1/8 teaspoon of onion powder
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons of milk (fat-free)
3/4 cup of bread crumbs
And olive oil spray for greasing
For sprinkling you will require freshly ground pepper and salt

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Health Benefits of Carrot juice

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Carrot juice is the richest source of vitamin A. The body can easily assimilate this type of vitamin A. Carrot juice not only has a rich source of vitamin A, but this juice has a good supply of vitamins B, C, D, E, G, and K.
Benefits of Drinking Carrot Juice

Carrot juice has some awesome benefits. From what I am reading, it is a juice you can drink every day. No need to add other fruit and vegetables to carrot juice, it is potent all by itself. You might need a strong juicer to get the job done though, seeing as carrots are not exactly soft and tender, check here for best juicers reviews so that you go shopping as an informed customer. Most juicing recipes use carrots for sweetness, but it is more to it than adding it to juice recipes for sweetness.

The carrot juice molecule is like the blood molecule. Maybe this is one of the main reasons why carrot juice is so beneficial for the body.

Here are 8 benefits of carrot juice:

1. Helps in improving and maintaining the bone structure of the teeth

2. Helps nursing mothers enhance milk quality

3. Natural solvent of ulcerous and cancerous conditions

4. Helps prevent infections of the eyes and throat, as well as tonsils and sinuses and the respiratory organs

5. Nourishes the entire system

6. Helps normalize weight as well as chemical balance in the body

7. Nourishes the optic system

8. Helps with dry skin, dermatitis, and other skin blemishes

Durians Season is Here!

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Did you know it’s durian season again? As we all know it, good quality durians can be expensive. You can easily pay as much as RM50 for a good durian. However, in SS2, there’s a place where you are served kampong durians for RM9. Best of all, it’s eat all you can! Those interested, hurry off to SS2 for your durian treat! Continue reading →

Can Coconut Oil Help You Lose Weight?

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3-Good-Reasons-Why-Coconut-Oil-Will-Make-You-Lose-Weight-One key to successful and lasting weight loss is to ensure steady blood sugar so that any extreme ups and downs are avoided, that’s why coconut oil is the real thing when it comes to losing weight.

Coconut oil is more than a weight loss aid it’s a well-documented health food, and here are three reasons why:

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