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The Lazy Cook's Guide to Weeknight Dinners

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6. Buy Pre-Sliced, Pre-Cut, Pre-cooked Foods

Nowadays, you can find pre-cut fruits and vegetables almost anywhere. While they aren't as cost-effective as their uncut counterparts, they do save time and effort. The same goes for ready-to-eat hard-boiled eggs and cooked proteins (chicken breasts/strips, meatballs, veggie burgers, etc.).  You can find plenty of timesaving options at the store, but keep in mind that some ready-made foods may be less nutritious than fresh ones, due to food preservatives.

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VIDEO: Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

These salted caramel thumbprint cookies are easy to make and super delicious!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
  • 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
  • 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 cup / 150g of flour
  • 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
  • Salted caramel
  • Melted dark chocolate

METHOD:

  1. In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.

  2. Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.

  3. Chill for 30 minutes.

  4. Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.

  5. Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.

  6. Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.

  7. Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.

  8. Remove from oven and let cool.

  9. Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.

  10. Enjoy!