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Cucumber Bites with Herbed Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon πŸ₯’✨

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  Hey foodies! 🌟 Looking for a refreshing and elegant appetizer? Try these Cucumber Bites with Herbed Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon ! They’re light, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. Let’s get assembling! 🍽️✨ Ingredients: 1 large cucumber, sliced into rounds πŸ₯’ 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened πŸ§€ 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped 🌿 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped 🌿 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿 1 tsp lemon juice πŸ‹ 1/2 tsp garlic powder πŸ§„ Salt and pepper, to taste πŸ§‚πŸŒ‘ 4 oz smoked salmon, cut into small pieces 🐟 Optional: capers and lemon zest for garnish πŸŒΌπŸ‹ Instructions: Prepare the Herbed Cream Cheese: In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, dill, chives, parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined. Assemble the Cucumber Bites: Lay the cucumber slices out on a serving platter. Spread a generous amount of herbed cream cheese on each cucumber slice. Top each with a piece of smoked salmon. Garnish with capers and lemon zest, if desired. Serve: Serve i

Air-Popped Popcorn with Nutritional Yeast 🌽✨

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  Hey snack lovers! 🌟 Looking for a healthy and delicious snack? Try this Air-Popped Popcorn seasoned with Nutritional Yeast ! It's light, crunchy, and has a cheesy flavor without the cheese. Perfect for movie nights or a quick snack. Let’s get popping! 🍿✨ Ingredients: 1/2 cup popcorn kernels 🌽 2 tbsp nutritional yeast πŸ§€ 1 tbsp olive oil or melted coconut oil πŸ«’πŸ₯₯ 1/2 tsp salt πŸ§‚ Instructions: Pop the Popcorn: Use an air popper to pop the popcorn kernels according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If you don’t have an air popper, you can use the stovetop method. Transfer the popped popcorn to a large bowl. Season the Popcorn: Drizzle the olive oil or melted coconut oil over the popcorn. Toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle the nutritional yeast and salt over the popcorn. Toss again to ensure the popcorn is evenly coated with the seasoning. Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy this healthy and cheesy-flavored snack! Enjoy! πŸŽ‰ This Air-Popped Popcorn with Nutritional Yeast is a guilt-fr

Air Fryer Beef Stew 🍲✨

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 Hey foodies! 🌟 Craving a hearty and comforting dish? Try this Air Fryer Beef Stew ! It’s packed with tender beef, flavorful veggies, and a rich broth. Let’s get cooking! 🍴✨ Ingredients: 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces πŸ₯© 2 tbsp olive oil πŸ«’ 1 large onion, chopped πŸ§… 2 cloves garlic, minced πŸ§„ 2 large carrots, sliced πŸ₯• 2 celery stalks, chopped 🌿 2 large potatoes, diced πŸ₯” 1 cup beef broth 🍲 1 cup diced tomatoes πŸ… 2 tbsp tomato paste πŸ… 1 tsp dried thyme 🌿 1 tsp dried rosemary 🌿 Salt and pepper, to taste πŸ§‚πŸŒ‘ 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening) 🌾 Instructions: Prepare the Beef: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes. Toss the beef stew meat with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place the beef in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until browned on all sides. SautΓ© the Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, add a bit of olive oil. SautΓ© the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until