Author: aleksandarthegreat4

Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper (optional) 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup ketchup 1 egg 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional) 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional) Topping: 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon mustard Instructions: Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin or line with silicone baking cups. Mix the meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, chopped…

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Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenders 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 2 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tsp lemon juice) 2 cups panko breadcrumbs 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional) Vegetable oil (for frying) Instructions: Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels. Set Up Breading Stations: In the first shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. In the second shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. In…

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Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 packet taco seasoning 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, undrained 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups corn chips (such as Fritos), slightly crushed 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded lettuce 1 cup diced tomatoes 1/2 cup diced red onion 1/2 cup sliced black olives 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Sour cream and salsa for serving Instructions Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess…

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Ingredients For the Meatballs: 1 lb (450g) ground beef 1 lb (450g) ground pork 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup milk 1 large egg 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper For the Tomato Sauce: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup red wine (optional) 2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp sugar Salt and pepper…

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Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken wings 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a bit of heat) Instructions: Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. This will help the wings cook evenly and get crispy. Prepare the Wings: If the wings are whole, cut them into drumettes and flats. Pat the wings dry with paper towels to remove any excess…

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Ingredients For the salad: 4 cups broccoli florets (bite-sized pieces) 1 large apple (cored and diced) 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped) 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) For the dressing: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, diced apple, chopped red onion, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and shredded cheddar cheese (if using). Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper…

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Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated 1 small onion, grated 2 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying) Optional toppings: sour cream, applesauce, chives Instructions: Prepare the Potatoes and Onion: Grate the potatoes and the onion. Use a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth to squeeze out excess moisture from the grated potatoes and onion. This step is crucial to ensure crispy pancakes. Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes and onion with the beaten eggs, flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix until…

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Macaroni Salad Ingredients 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked) 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup diced celery 1/2 cup diced red onion 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Instructions Cook the Macaroni: Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Set aside. Make the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and…

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Ingredients: For the loaf: 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 2 large eggs ½ cup (120ml) milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons) 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen blueberries (if using frozen, do not thaw) For the glaze: 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice Instructions: Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper, allowing some…

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Here’s a delicious and easy carrot cake recipe you can make at home. It’s moist, flavorful, and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Carrot Cake Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup vegetable oil 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups grated carrots 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained (optional) Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar…

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