Thursday, November 28, 2024

Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers



These tasty bell peppers stuffed with quinoa are a healthy and filling gluten-free meal. They are great for lunch or dinner because they are full of protein, fiber, and flavor. They're also easy to make your own by adding your favorite toppings.

Ingredients:

  • 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional, for topping

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 190C 375F

Cook the quinoa and put it in a large bowl

Add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper

Fill up half of each bell pepper with the quinoa mix

Cover stuffed bell peppers with foil and put them in a baking dish

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the peppers are soft

If you want to add cheese, take off the foil and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the peppers

Put the pan back in the oven for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese melts and bubbles

Enjoy while hot!


Tuesday, November 26, 2024

St. Paddy's Corned Beef Burgers with Irish Cheddar Cheese



Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a flavorful twist on the classic burger. These corned beef burgers are infused with Irish cheddar cheese and topped with all the traditional fixings. It's a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of the Emerald Isle in a burger!

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground corned beef
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Irish cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 slices Irish cheddar cheese
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Dijon mustard
  • Pickles

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground corned beef, breadcrumbs, grated Irish cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, minced garlic, and black pepper

Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized burger patties

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat

Place the burger patties on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness

During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Irish cheddar cheese on each burger patty and allow it to melt

While the burgers are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill until they are slightly crispy

To assemble the burgers, spread Dijon mustard on the bottom half of each toasted bun

Place a lettuce leaf and sliced tomatoes on top of the mustard

Once the burger patties with melted cheese are ready, place them on top of the tomatoes

Add pickles on top of the burgers

Finally, place the top half of the toasted bun over the pickles to complete the burger

Serve your St

Paddy's Corned Beef Burgers with Irish Cheddar Cheese hot and enjoy!


Saturday, November 23, 2024

Baked Orange Chicken



This baked orange chicken is better for you than the usual takeout dish. It tastes great because of the tangy orange sauce, and the chicken stays moist and tender because it's baked instead of fried.

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish optional
  • Green onions, sliced, for garnish optional

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 190C 375F

Put orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan

Over medium-low heat, bring to a boil

To make a slurry, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl

Pour the slurry into the saucepan slowly while whisking all the time

Do this for about two minutes, or until the sauce thickens

Take it off the heat

In a baking dish, put chicken breasts

Cover every breast of chicken with the orange sauce as you pour it over them

Take the chicken out of the oven and bake it for 25 to 30 minutes, or until it's fully cooked and no longer pink in the middle

The juices should run clear

If you want, you can add sesame seeds and sliced green onions as a garnish before serving


Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Addictive Pasta



This addictive pasta dish is a perfect combination of simple ingredients that come together to create a flavorful and satisfying meal. The savory tomato sauce infused with garlic and herbs complements any type of pasta, making it a versatile go-to recipe for any occasion.

Ingredients:

  • 300g pasta of your choice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 400g canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish optional

Instructions:

Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta until it is al dente

Remove the water and set it aside

Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic

Saut for about two to three minutes, until the onions are clear and the garlic smells good

Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper, along with the diced tomatoes

Allow the flavors to blend for five more minutes

When you add the cooked pasta to the pan, toss it around so that the sauce covers all of it

If you want, you can serve it hot with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves on top


Saturday, November 9, 2024

Creamy Chicken and Rice



Tender chicken, flavorful rice, and a creamy sauce come together in this cozy one-pot dish called Creamy Chicken and Rice. Ideal for a relaxing dinner on any given night of the week!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add diced chicken and cook until browned, then remove from skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic

Cook until onion is soft and translucent

Add rice to the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently

Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, then bring to a simmer

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet

Stir well

Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is cooked and creamy

Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving


Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Grilled Turkey Burger



This simple recipe for grilled turkey burgers is a tasty and healthy alternative to beef burgers. Great for a summer barbecue or any time you want a tasty burger without feeling bad about it.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 whole wheat burger buns
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Sliced red onion
  • 4 slices of cheese optional
  • Ketchup and mustard for topping

Instructions:

Warm up the grill over medium-high heat

Ground turkey, breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper should all be mixed together in a bowl

Mix everything together well

Cut the turkey mixture into four equal parts and shape each one into a burger patty

Place the turkey burger patties on a grill that has already been heated up

Cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F 74C

If you want to use cheese, add a slice to each burger right before it's done cooking

Put the whole wheat burger buns on the grill and toast them for one minute, or until they get a little brown

Put a turkey patty, lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and red onion on the bottom half of each bun to make a turkey burger

Feel free to add more ketchup and mustard if you like

Put the other half of the bun on top and serve hot

Have fun with your tasty turkey burger!


Monday, November 4, 2024

S'mores Brownies with Torched Frosting



Indulge in the perfect combination of chocolate, graham crackers, marshmallows, and torched peanut butter frosting with these delightful S'mores Brownies. They are a sweet treat that's perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients:

  • 1 box of brownie mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Grease a 9x9-inch 23x23 cm baking pan and preheat your oven to 350F 175C

Melted butter, eggs, and brownie mix should all be combined in a mixing bowl

Blend until thoroughly blended

Evenly distribute half of the brownie batter into the pan that has been ready

On top of the brownie batter, scatter the graham cracker crumbs

After that, arrange the semisweet chocolate chips and mini marshmallows on top of the graham cracker crumbs

Evenly distribute the leftover brownie batter over the layer of chocolate chips and marshmallows

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in a preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out slightly moistened with crumbs

Make the torched peanut butter frosting while the brownies are baking

Put the heavy cream and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl

Warm the mixture in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds, or until stirring is simple

Until the frosting is smooth and well combined, stir in the vanilla extract and powdered sugar

After the brownies are baked, take them out of the oven and allow them to cool for a short while

Evenly cover the slightly cooled brownies with the torched peanut butter frosting

Gently torch the frosting with a kitchen torch until it begins to caramelize and turn a light brown

Before cutting the brownies into squares and serving, allow them to cool completely

Savor your delectable Torched Peanut Butter Frosted S'mores Brownies!


Friday, November 1, 2024

Easy Lemon Garlic Baked Cod



This Easy Lemon Garlic Baked Cod recipe is a simple yet flavorful way to prepare cod fillets. The combination of zesty lemon, pungent garlic, and aromatic parsley enhances the delicate flavor of the fish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cod fillets about 6 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

Get the oven ready by heating it up to 400F 200C

Fillets of cod should be put in a baking dish

Cut up some garlic and put it in a small bowl

Add some olive oil, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice

Make sure the cod fillets are evenly covered as you pour the mixture over them

The fish should be baked in a hot oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it's fully cooked and flaky when you use a fork

Add chopped parsley as a garnish before serving


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