Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta (such as fettuccine, linguine, or penne) 4 slices bacon, chopped 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-2 inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon butter Salt and pepper to taste Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Instructions: Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta. Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon…
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Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 12-16 asparagus spears, trimmed 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Salt and pepper, to taste Toothpicks Instructions: Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare Chicken Breasts: Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally without cutting all the way through. Open them up like a book. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stuff the Chicken: Place 3-4 asparagus spears in the center of each chicken breast. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the asparagus.…
Carrot Sticks Salad Ingredients: 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks 1 cup cucumber, cut into sticks 1/2 cup red bell pepper, cut into sticks 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Prepare the Vegetables: Peel the carrots and cut them into sticks. Cut the cucumber and red bell pepper into sticks. Thinly slice the red onion. Chop the fresh parsley. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl,…
Ingredients For the Salad: 8 large eggs 12 oz (340g) pasta (such as elbow macaroni or rotini) 1 cup celery, finely chopped 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup dill pickles, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped For the Dressing: 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Cook the Eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, remove from heat, cover, and…
Ingredients For the Bread: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (about 2 medium apples) For the Streusel Topping: 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces Instructions Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to…
Grilled fish with fried plantains is a delicious and satisfying meal that’s popular in many parts of the world, especially in regions with tropical climates. Here’s a simple recipe to make this dish: Grilled Fish Ingredients: 4 fish fillets (tilapia, snapper, or your choice) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lemon, juiced 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon cumin Salt and pepper to taste Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish Instructions: Marinate the Fish: In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat the fish fillets with the marinade and…
Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 tbsp lemon zest 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus extra for brushing 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract For the Lemon Glaze (optional): 1 cup powdered sugar 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice Instructions Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the Butter: Add…
Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars. These bars are a perfect treat, combining the chewy goodness of cookies with the convenience of bars. Ingredients 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 1 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Instructions Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking…
Ingredients For the Muffin Batter: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup cocoa powder 1 cup granulated sugar 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt ¾ cup milk ½ cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract For the Cheesecake Filling: 8 oz cream cheese, softened ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 large egg ½ tsp vanilla extract Instructions Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the…
Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for a cucumber tomato feta salad: Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers, diced 4 large tomatoes, diced 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and black pepper to taste Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional) Instructions: Prepare the Vegetables: Dice the cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and sliced red onion. Add the Feta: Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetable…