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Rustic Mediterranean Bread and Antipasto Board

Ingredients

For the Bread

1 large rustic sourdough or ciabatta loaf

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 clove garlic, halved (for rubbing)

For the Antipasto Selection

4 oz (115g) assorted cured meats (prosciutto, salami, or chorizo)

4 oz (115g) assorted cheeses (feta, manchego, or aged cheddar), cubed or sliced

½ cup marinated olives (kalamata, green, or mixed)

½ cup roasted red peppers

¼ cup artichoke hearts, marinated

1 small handful of roasted nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pistachios)

½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, sliced

1 tablespoon fresh parsley or basil, chopped

Optional Extras

Pickled vegetables (giardiniera or pickled cucumbers)

Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Honey or fig jam for cheese pairing

Directions

Step 1: Prepare the Bread

Slice the rustic loaf into thick slices. Optional: lightly toast slices in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes for a crunchier texture.

Rub each slice with the cut side of garlic and drizzle lightly with olive oil.

Step 2: Assemble the Antipasto Board

Arrange the sliced bread on a large serving platter or board.

Artfully place cured meats, cheeses, olives, roasted red peppers, artichokes, nuts, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes around the bread.

Add fresh herbs and optional pickled vegetables. Drizzle honey or fig jam lightly over cheeses if desired.

Provide small serving spoons or toothpicks for easy picking.

Serve immediately as a shareable appetizer or light meal.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving – Approximate, serves 4)

Calories: 460

Protein: 18g

Carbohydrates: 38g

Fat: 28g

Saturated Fat: 9g

Fiber: 4g

Sugar: 5g

Sodium: 980mg

cherry loaf cake

🧾 Ingredients

For the cake

 • 2 cups all-purpose flour

 • 1 tsp baking powder

 • ½ tsp baking soda

 • ½ tsp salt

 • ¾ cup sugar

 • ½ cup butter (softened)

 • 2 eggs

 • 1 tsp vanilla extract

 • ¾ cup milk or buttermilk

 • 1 cup glacé or maraschino cherries (chopped) 🍒

 • ½ cup yellow candied fruit or peaches/apricots (chopped)

 • ½ cup raisins or currants (optional)

 • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

For the glaze

 • 1 cup powdered sugar

 • 2–3 tbsp milk or lemon juice

 • ½ tsp vanilla

👩‍🍳 Instructions

 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.

 2. Mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

 3. Cream butter & sugar until light and fluffy.

 4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.

 5. Alternate flour mixture and milk into the batter.

 6. Toss the cherries and fruits in 1 tbsp flour (prevents sinking).

 7. Fold fruits into batter gently.

 8. Pour into loaf pan and bake 45–55 minutes.

 9. Let the cake cool.

 10. Drizzle glaze over the top.

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cookies

1. Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

 • 2 cups flour

 • 3/4 cup sugar

 • 3/4 cup brown sugar

 • 1 cup chocolate chips

 • 1/2 cup butter

 • 1 egg

Procedure

 1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

 2. Cream butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.

 3. Add egg and mix well.

 4. Stir in flour and chocolate chips.

 5. Scoop dough onto baking tray.

 6. Bake 10–12 minutes until golden.

2. Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

 • 1 1/4 cups flour

 • 1 cup peanut butter

 • 1/2 cup sugar

 • 1/2 cup brown sugar

 • 1/2 cup butter

 • 1 egg

Procedure

 1. Preheat oven to 180°C.

 2. Cream butter, peanut butter, sugar, and brown sugar.

 3. Add egg and mix well.

 4. Stir in flour.

 5. Shape dough balls and press with fork.

 6. Bake 10–12 minutes.

3. Double Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients

 • 2 cups flour

 • 1/2 cup cocoa powder

 • 1 cup sugar

 • 1 cup chocolate chips

 • 3/4 cup butter

 • 1 egg

Procedure

 1. Preheat oven to 180°C.

 2. Cream butter and sugar.

 3. Add egg and mix well.

 4. Mix flour and cocoa powder into dough.

 5. Stir in chocolate chips.

 6. Bake 10–12 minutes.

4. Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

 • 2 cups flour

 • 2 cups oats

 • 3/4 cup brown sugar

 • 1/2 cup sugar

 • 3/4 cup butter

 • 2 tsp vanilla

Procedure

 1. Preheat oven to 180°C.

 2. Cream butter and sugars.

 3. Add vanilla and mix.

 4. Stir in flour and oats.

 5. Scoop onto baking tray.

 6. Bake 10–12 minutes.

5. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

 • 2 cups flour

 • 2 cups oats

 • 3/4 cup brown sugar

 • 1/2 cup sugar

 • 1/2 cup butter

 • 2 eggs

Procedure

 1. Preheat oven to 180°C.

 2. Cream butter and sugars.

 3. Add eggs and mix well.

 4. Stir in flour and oats.

 5. Scoop dough onto tray.

 6. Bake 10–12 minutes.

6. Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

 • 2 3/4 cups flour

 • 1 cup sugar

 • 1 cup butter

 • 1 egg

 • 1 tsp vanilla

 • 1 egg (extra if needed)

Procedure

 1. Preheat oven to 180°C.

 2. Cream butter and sugar.

 3. Add egg and vanilla.

 4. Mix in flour to form dough.

 5. Roll dough and cut shapes.

 6. Bake 8–10 minutes.

7. Snickerdoodle Cookies

Ingredients

 • 2 3/4 cups flour

 • 1 cup sugar

 • 1/2 cup brown sugar

 • 1/2 tsp baking soda

 • 1/4 cup sugar (for coating)

 • 1 egg

Procedure

 1. Preheat oven to 180°C.

 2. Cream butter and sugars.

 3. Add egg and mix.

 4. Add flour and baking soda.

 5. Roll dough in sugar mixture.

 6. Bake 10–12 minutes.

8. Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies

Ingredients

 • 2 3/4 cups flour

 • 1 cup butter

 • 1/4 cup brown sugar

 • 1/2 tsp baking soda

 • 1/4 cup sugar

 • 1 tbsp cinnamon

Procedure

 1. Preheat oven to 180°C.

 2. Cream butter and sugar.

 3. Add dry ingredients and mix.

 4. Roll dough balls in cinnamon sugar.

 5. Place on tray and flatten slightly.

 6. Bake 10–12 minutes.

9. M&M Cookies

Ingredients

 • 2 cups flour

 • 1 cup M&Ms

 • 3/4 cup brown sugar

 • 1/2 cup butter

 • 1/2 tsp baking soda

 • 1 egg

Procedure

 1. Preheat oven to 180°C.

 2. Cream butter and sugar.

 3. Add egg and mix well.

 4. Stir in flour and baking soda.

 5. Fold in M&Ms.

 6. Bake 10–12 minutes.

10. White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies

Ingredients

 • 2 cups flour

 • 3/4 cup brown sugar

 • 1/2 cup sugar

 • 1 cup white chocolate chips

 • 1/2 cup macadamia nuts

 • 1 egg

Procedure

 1. Preheat oven to 180°C.

 2. Cream butter and sugars.

 3. Add egg and mix.

 4. Stir in flour.

 5. Fold in white chocolate chips and nuts.

 6. Bake 10–12 minutes.

11. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

 • 2 cups flour

 • 2 cups oats

 • 1 cup chocolate chips

 • 3/4 cup brown sugar

 • 1/2 cup butter

 • 2 eggs

Procedure

 1. Preheat oven to 180°C.

 2. Cream butter and sugar.

 3. Add eggs and mix well.

 4. Stir in flour and oats.

 5. Add chocolate chips.

 6. Bake 10–12 minutes.

12. Cinnamon Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

 • 2 cups flour

 • 2 cups oats

 • 1 cup chocolate chips

 • 3/4 cup butter

 • 2 eggs

 • 1 tsp cinnamon

Procedure

 1. Preheat oven to 180°C.

 2. Cream butter and sugar.

 3. Add eggs and mix well.

 4. Stir in flour, oats, and cinnamon.

 5. Add chocolate chips.

 6. Bake 10–12 minutes.

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