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Red, white and blue cherry cheesecake macarons
Macarons are a bit fancier than your usual July 4th dessert, but that's not necessarily a bad thing! These red, white and blue cherry cheesecake macarons are a great alternative when you've had one too many apple pies and are looking for something more original. Not only are they the right colors, but you can also decorate them with tiny star sprinkles to really get the full Independence Day experience!
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Combine summer zucchini with leftover mashed potatoes for a delicious, savory treat!
INGREDIENTS
- 5 Potatoes
- 1.5 Cup shredded zucchini
- 3/4 Cup shredded cheese
- 3/ Cup milk
- 1/3 Cup coriander, chopped
- 1/3 Cup basil, chopped
- Parmesan, to sprinkle
- Salt and pepper, to season
METHOD
- Chop the potatoes in half, boil until very tender and drain.
- In a bowl, combine the potatoes and zucchini. Add the grated cheese, milk, coriander, basil, salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly.
- On a baking tray, spoon out the zucchini-potato mixture and form into balls.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and grated cheese, and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
- When golden, remove from oven... and enjoy!