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Pine Nuts and Coconut Panellets

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These Catalan treats are made with different toppings, whether pine nuts, coconut, almonds, orange, etc., perfect for a snack! Really simple and yummy to make with sweet potato marzipan. Panellets, which translates to ‘little breads’ in Catalan, hold a special place in the hearts of the people of Catalonia, Spain. These delightful confections are traditionally prepared for All Saints Day (November 1st) and the Day of the Dead (November 2nd). Crafted with love and care, panellets are part of the region’s culinary heritage. You’ll discover the joy of bringing a piece of Catalan tradition to your own kitchen. Marzipan At the heart of panellets lies a luscious almond paste, also known as marzipan. This exquisite base serves as the foundation for various toppings, allowing you to customize your panellets to your liking. Popular topping choices include pine nuts, coconut, almonds, coffee, and more. Among them, the pine nut variation reigns…

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Healthy Chicken Florentine

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Healthy Chicken florentine

Healthy Chicken Florentine is a delicate and ancestral dish from France, a simply grilled chicken breast served on a spinach bed with unctuous Mornay sauce and extra grilled pine nuts to bring in a welcomed nutty and crunch touch. Healthy Chicken Florentine is such a simple and comforting meal. The term florentine is French to say from Florence, Italy. This dish was brought by Italian Catherine de Médicis and her love for spinach over in France when she married Henri II. The dish is usually; a protein (can be chicken, pork, egg, etc.) on a bed of spinach and topped with Mornay sauce (a cheezy Bechamel). Being a calorie bomb, this sauce… I didn’t make the protein swim in like most recipes for Chicken Florentine out there. I’ve simply added a bit to prevent the meal from getting too heavy, and frankly, it’s sufficient! Nutty Note I’ve added a few grilled…

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