Smoked Salmon and Avocado Crostini

Ingredients 1 baguette, sliced into 12 pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 ripe avocado, mashed 4 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon capers Salt and pepper to taste Fresh dill, for garnish Execution 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil. 2 Toast the bread in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy. 3 In a small bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. 4 Spread a generous layer of mashed avocado on each crostini. 5 Top with a … Read more

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#AvocadoRecipes / #Crostini / #EasyRecipes

Stuffed Mushrooms with Garlic and Parmesan

Ingredients 12 large button mushrooms, stems removed 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon butter, melted Execution 1 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2 Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems, setting them aside for the stuffing. 3 Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic for about 2 minutes until fragrant. 4 Chop the mushroom stems finely and add them to … Read more

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#AppetizerRecipe / #EasyRecipes / #GarlicLovers

Fried Chicken Burger Recipe: Crispy, Juicy, and Irresistible

Ingredients For the Fried Chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (thighs for extra juiciness) 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with a squeeze of lemon) 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat) 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper For the Breading: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness) 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional) Salt and pepper to taste For Frying: Vegetable oil (enough for deep frying, about 2-3 cups) For Assembling the Burgers: 4 brioche … Read more

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#CrispyChicken / #FriedChickenBurger / #HomemadeBurgers

Garlic Lemon Salmon with Asparagus

Ingredients Salmon Fillets: 2 (about 6 oz each) Asparagus: 1 bunch, ends trimmed Garlic: 4 cloves, minced Lemon: 1, zest and juice Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons Salt: 1 teaspoon (or to taste) Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste) Fresh Parsley (optional): 2 tablespoons, chopped for garnish Execution 1 Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. 2 Prepare the Asparagus: Trim the tough ends of the asparagus and lay them on one side of the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with half … Read more

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#EasyWeeknightMeals / #GarlicAndLemon / #HealthyDinners / #LowCarb

Spaghetti with Meatballs

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef (80% lean) 1/2 lb ground pork (optional, adds extra flavor and juiciness) 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup milk 1 egg 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon dried basil (or fresh, if available) 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to … Read more

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#ComfortFood / #EasyDinner / #ItalianAmerican / #PastaLover

Ramen

Ingredients 4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock for a vegetarian version) 2 cups water 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon miso paste 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon mirin (optional) 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional, for depth of flavor) 10 oz fresh ramen noodles (or dried ramen if fresh isn’t available) 4 soft-boiled eggs 8 thin slices of cooked pork belly or chicken 1 sheet nori (seaweed), cut into strips 1/4 cup corn kernels 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy 2 green onions, sliced 1 tablespoon … Read more

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#EasyDinner / #JapaneseCuisine / #NoodleSoup / #VegetarianOption

Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients 1 ½ lbs (700g) boneless chicken breast or thighs, cubed 1 cup plain yogurt 1 tbsp garam masala 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ginger (fresh, grated) 2 garlic cloves, minced Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp ginger (fresh, grated) 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp chili powder (adjust for spice level) 1 tbsp garam masala 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes 1 cup … Read more

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#ChickenRecipes / #ChickenTikkaMasala / #CreamyCurry / #HomemadeTakeout / #IndianCuisine

Shawarma

Ingredients 1 ½ lbs (700g) boneless chicken thighs or beef (thinly sliced) 1 cup plain yogurt 3 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground paprika ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp ground black pepper Salt to taste 2 cloves garlic, minced 4-6 pita breads or flatbreads Fresh vegetables: cucumber, tomato, red onion, lettuce Pickles (optional) Tahini sauce or garlic sauce (recipe included below) 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp … Read more

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#ChickenShawarma / #GarlicSauce / #MiddleEasternCuisine / #ShawarmaRecipe

Eggplant Parmesan

Ingredients 2 large eggplants, sliced into ¼-inch rounds 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 ½ cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade) 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese ½ cup fresh basil leaves Olive oil, for drizzling Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup all-purpose flour, for dredging Execution 1 Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). 2 Prepare the Eggplant:Sprinkle the eggplant slices with salt and let them sit for 20 minutes to remove excess moisture. Pat them dry with paper towels. 3 Set Up Breading Station:In one shallow bowl, place the … Read more

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#CheesyDelight / #ComfortFood / #FamilyDinner / #ItalianCuisine

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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#BakedPasta / #ChickenAlfredoBake / #ComfortFood / #FamilyDinner / #ItalianCuisine