Cucumber Salad Refreshing Cucumber Salad with Dill, Vinegar & Red Onion Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar (optional for balance) 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice for extra tang Directions: In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and red onion. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, sugar (if using), dill, salt, and pepper until well mixed. Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion. Toss gently to coat. Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 15–30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with extra dill or a squeeze of lemon juice. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Chill Time: 15–30 minutes | Total Time: 25–40 minutes Kcal: 60 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #cucumbersalad #summerrecipes #freshsalads #quickside #healthyrecipes #simpleeats #dillcucumber #refreshingsalad #vinegardressing #homemadesalad #coolingfoods #easyhealthymeals #summersides #lightrecipes #glutenfree #vegetarianrecipes #sugaroptional #lowcaloriesnacks #crispandfresh #cleaneating 🥒 This Refreshing Cucumber Salad is a summer essential — crisp, tangy, and ready in minutes! 🌿☀️

Slow Cooker Italian Beef Tender Slow-Cooked Italian Beef with Aromatic Herbs and Juices Ingredients: 3 lbs beef chuck roast 1 cup beef broth 1 (8 oz) jar pepperoncini peppers, sliced, juice reserved 1 medium onion, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil Hoagie rolls or Italian sandwich buns, for serving Optional: provolone cheese slices, giardiniera for topping Directions: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Place the sliced onion and garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the seared beef on top of the onions. Pour beef broth, reserved pepperoncini juice, Worcestershire sauce over the beef. Add pepperoncini peppers, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until beef is tender and easily shredded. Remove beef from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix with juices. Serve on hoagie rolls with optional provolone and giardiniera. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 8 hours (low) | Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes Kcal: 480 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #slowcookerbeef #italianbeef #comfortfood #slowcookereats #beefroast #italianflavors #setandforget #heartymeals #weeknightdinner #easyrecipes #sandwichideas #juicybeef #meatlover #familydinner #homecooking #slowcookedgoodness #beefsandwich #foodiefavorites #crockpotmeals #tendermeat 🍖 Melt-in-your-mouth Slow Cooker Italian Beef is the ultimate comfort food sandwich! Perfect for busy days and easy meals. 🥖🔥

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Sweet Chilli Sauce Homemade Sweet Chilli Sauce with Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes Ingredients: 1/2 cup rice vinegar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon finely chopped red chili (or red pepper flakes to taste) 1 tablespoon ketchup (for color and depth) 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons water (for slurry) Directions: In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, water, sugar, fish sauce, garlic, chili, and ketchup. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to form a slurry. Once the sauce begins to simmer, add the slurry and stir continuously until the sauce thickens (about 2–3 minutes). Let it cool slightly before pouring into a clean jar or bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before each use. Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes Kcal: 45 kcal per tablespoon | Servings: ~10 servings #sweetchillisauce #homemadesauce #condimentlove #dippingsauce #easyrecipes #saucegame #chillisauce #garlicsauce #saucerecipe #spicyandsweet #asiancondiment #saucelover #homemadekitchen #preservativesfree #naturalingredients #diycondiment #sweetheat #chillikick #kitchenpantry #smallbatch 🔥 Sweet meets heat in this irresistible homemade Sweet Chilli Sauce! Perfect for dipping, drizzling, or marinating. 🍤🌶️

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