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Healthy Tomato Basil Chicken Soup

This easy homemade Tomato Chicken soup is loaded with robust flavor using canned tomatoes, basil pesto and chicken stock. It's quick to make in less than 30 minutes for a low calorie lunch or dinner idea. #tomatosoup #easy #healthy #tomatochickensoup

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Balsamic Vinaigrette

Recipes - Zesty Italian Lemon and Ricotta Cake: A Citrusy Delight 🍋 Elevate your dessert game with this exquisite Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake, blending the creamy texture of ricotta cheese with the vibrant zing of fresh lemons. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Zest of 2 lemons 2 tablespoons lemon juice Powdered sugar for dusting Directions: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan for easy removal. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, ricotta, and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mix, being careful not to overmix. Pour the batter into your prepared pan, smoothing the top for an even finish. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar for a beautiful, professional finish. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes | Facebook

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How to Keep Your Chopped Veggies Fresh Longer

7+ Amazing Ways to Store Cilantro

The Easiest Way to Preserve Fresh Basil to Use All Year Long

New York City isn’t exactly the ideal place for planting a vegetable garden. Or, at least the kind of vegetable garden I’d love to have. Herb gardens on the other hand are totally doable for city dwellers, and something I’ve had great success with over the years. This year, in particular, I’ve watched my small basil plant flourish and grow like wildfire.