Chicken Alfredo Bake

Ingredients 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen) 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish (optional) Execution 1 Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 2 Cook the Pasta:In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 3 Prepare the Chicken and … Read more

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Rack of Lamb with Herb Crust

Ingredients 2 racks of lamb (8 ribs each, Frenched) 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (preferably from a day-old baguette) 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons olive oil Zest of 1 lemon Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Fresh sprigs of rosemary or thyme Lemon wedges Execution 1 Prepare the Lamb:-Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).-Trim any excess fat from the lamb racks and season generously with salt … Read more

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#FineDiningAtHome / #GourmetCooking / #HerbCrust / #HolidayDinner / #RackOfLamb

Beef Bourguignon

Ingredients 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes 1 bottle of red wine (Burgundy recommended) 2 cups beef broth 2 tbsp tomato paste 4 strips of bacon, diced 1 large onion, diced 2 carrots, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb mushrooms, sliced 1 tbsp flour (for thickening) 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp olive oil 1 bay leaf 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme) Salt and pepper, to taste Execution 1 Marinate the beef: The day before cooking (or at least a few hours prior), place the beef cubes in a bowl with the red wine. … Read more

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#BeefBourguignon / #ComfortFood / #FrenchCuisine / #SlowCookedBeef / #WineBraisedBeef

Mexican Tacos al Pastor

Ingredients 2 lbs pork shoulder or pork loin, thinly sliced 3 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed 2 dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (optional for extra heat) ½ cup orange juice ¼ cup white vinegar 3 cloves garlic 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp achiote paste (optional, for color) 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 pineapple, peeled and sliced 12 small corn tortillas 1 small white onion, finely chopped 1 bunch cilantro, chopped Lime wedges, for serving Salsa verde or red … Read more

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#AuthenticFlavors / #MexicanStreetFood / #PorkTacos / #QuickDinner / #TacosAlPastor

Chicken & Chorizo Jambalaya Recipe

Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 2 chicken breasts (or thighs), diced 150g chorizo, sliced (about 5.3 oz) 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat) 300g long grain rice (about 1 ½ cups) 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes (about 14 oz) 750ml chicken stock (about 3 cups) 2 spring onions, chopped (for garnish) ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat) 300g long grain rice (about 1 ½ cups) 1 can (400g) diced … Read more

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Quick & Easy Chicken Stir Fry: A Delicious Weeknight Dinner

Ingredients 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor) 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced 1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced 1 small broccoli head, cut into florets 1 small onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium recommended) 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional) 1 tbsp hoisin sauce 1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar) ½ cup chicken broth or water 1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening the sauce) 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish) Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish) … Read more

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Classic Meatloaf Recipe: A Comfort Food Favorite

Ingredients 1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 for best flavor) 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or plain) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large egg ½ cup milk 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp paprika (optional) 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning ¼ cup ketchup (for the glaze) ¼ cup ketchup 2 tbsp brown sugar (For the Glaze) 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (For the Glaze) 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (For the Glaze) 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional) Execution 1 Preheat the oven: Set your oven to … Read more

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