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SLOW COOKER QUINOA ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

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SKINNY, lightened up and healthy enchilada bake!!!! Made right in the crockpot!!! So cheesy and yet guilt-free!!! INGREDIENTS 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 1/4 cups chicken broth 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed 1 10-ounce can enchilada sauce 1 4.5-ounce can chopped green chilies 1/2 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced 1 Roma tomato, diced INSTRUCTIONS Place chicken into a 6-qt slow cooker. Stir in chicken broth, quinoa, enchilada sauce, green chiles, corn, black beans, cilantro, cumin and chili powder; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours, or until liquid is reduced. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred, using two forks. Stir...
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Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

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Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole - made of delicious ingredients like ham, hashbrown, cheese, eggs and garnished with tomatoes, green onion and extra cheese. Must try recipe for brunch or breakfast! INGREDIENTS    3 cups golden potato peeled & grated 2 cups Colby & Monterey Jack cheese blend devided 8 oz cream cheese room temperature 8 eggs salt & black pepper to taste 1 cup ham cubed 1 cup green onion chopped & devided 3 tomatoes cubed butter for greasing baking dish baked bacon for garnish optional INSTRUCTIONS   Preheat the oven to 450F.Butter medium size baking dish. Grate potato then rinse it with cold water. Place potato into greased baking dish, press it down to make an even layer. Sprinkle with salt & pepper and evenly spread 1 cup of cheese, bake for 15 minutes or until the top turns golden color. In stand mixer whisk cream cheese until smooth, about 3-5 minutes. Add 1 egg at a time, whisk, until combined. Season with salt & black pepper, to ...
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Chicken Thighs and Shrimp Paella Recipe

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Chicken Thighs and Shrimp Paella Recipe - made of shrimps, chicken thighs, homemade broth, saffron, paprika, peas, garlic and etc. Make this flavorful and delicious dinner recipe in just under 1 hour. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS    4 chicken thighs 1 lb shrimp raw, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 1 tomato cubed 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 4 cup chicken broth hot 1/4 teaspoon Saffron crushed 1 1/2 cup Paella rice short grain rice (washed) 1/4 cup peas frozen salt and pepper to taste parsley to garnish INSTRUCTIONS   Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Add olive oil to Paella pan, fry chicken on a medium high heat, until brown on both sides, about 15minutes total. Add onion, saute until translucent color about 3-5 minutes. Turn the heat to medium low, add garlic, saute for 1 minute. Add tomato and paprika, saute for 2 minutes. Add hot chicken broth and saffron, bring it to a boil. Add rice, turn the heat to medium high an...
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Turkish Style Eggs with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

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Jammy soft boiled eggs are topped with a butter sauce and served with garlic yogurt sauce  Ingredients garlic yogurt sauce ▢1 cup yogurt whole milk ▢2 tablespoon ricotta optional ▢1 garlic grated ▢salt and pepper to taste butter sauce ▢2 tablespoon unsalted butter ▢½ teaspoon salt ▢1 teaspoon red chili flakes ▢½ teaspoon paprika ▢1 tablespoon olive oil assemble ▢garlic yogurt sauce ▢butter sauce ▢3-4 eggs soft-boiled ▢fresh dill to garnish ▢sliced bread toasted to serve Instructions Heat water in the pot on medium heat. Add enough water to ensure eggs will be covered. Once the water is boiling, add 3 eggs to the water and boil for 7 minutes. Transfer eggs to ice bath immediately after 7 minutes for soft boiled eggs. Tip: cold eggs from the fridge may crack during boiling. Add them to warm water to temper the eggs before adding to boiling water to prevent cracking. 3-4 eggs Make butter sauce by melting 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a pan on medium heat. Once the butter starts to ...
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Easy One Pot Bibimbap

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For our easy one pot bibimbap, we will add all our ingredients such as mushrooms, carrots, and bulgogi in the rice cooker. At the end, we will add bean sprouts and spinach. To serve, add a sunny side egg and mix in gochujang paste. Ingredients beef marinade ▢½ pound sliced beef ▢2 garlic cloves minced ▢4 teaspoon soy sauce ▢1 teaspoon honey ▢1 teaspoon oyster sauce one pot rice ▢1 cup short grain white rice soaked in water ▢¾ cup water ▢3 shiitake mushrooms sliced ▢½ carrot (50 grams) julienne cut ▢¼ teaspoon black pepper add in hot cooked rice ▢handful bean sprouts ▢handful spinach garnish ▢1-2 tablespoon sesame oil ▢1 tablespoon gochujang paste ▢1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds ▢1 teaspoon soybean paste optional ▢1 tablespoon water (optional) to make the gochujang sauce thinner ▢1 fried egg Instructions soak shiitake mushrooms if using dry (optional) If using dried shiitake mushrooms, soak them in water an hour prior to cooking and then gently squeeze out the water when slicing. soa...
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One Pot Beef and Rice

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Pepper lunch inspired dish of beef and rice made in a rice cooker! This savory rice is perfect for those busy nights. Ingredients ▢1 cup short grain rice ▢½ cup water ▢½ pound thinly sliced beef ▢½ cup corn ▢½ white onion diced ▢1 tablespoon ginger minced ▢2 garlic minced ▢1 tablespoon unsalted butter sauce (save a little bit for garnish!) ▢¼ cup soy sauce ▢2 tablespoon water ▢1 tablespoon mirin ▢1 teaspoon sugar ▢1 garlic grated ▢1 tablespoon oyster sauce ▢lots of black pepper to taste garnish ▢leftover sauce ▢1-2 green onions thinly sliced Instructions Soak 1 cup short grain rice with 2 cups water. Soaking the rice in water helps soften the rice as short grain rice can be hard in the center if not soaked. 1 cup short grain rice Prepare the sauce by mixing ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoon water, 1 tablespoon mirin, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 grated garlic, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and lots of black pepper to taste. Mix until sugar has dissolved. OPTIONAL: scoop out a few tablespoons of sauce ...
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One Pot Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Pork)

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This one pot pad kra pao inspired rice is the perfect meal when you're busy and want a super flavorful meal. Garlic, shallots, and chilis are cooked along with ground meat for a savory and spicy flavor. Ingredients meat marinade 0.6 to 0.75 pound ground pork or ground chicken 2 garlic cloves minced 1 small shallot minced 1 thai red eye chili 1 inch ginger (peeled) minced 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon neutral oil rice cooker 1½ cup jasmine rice 1 cup water marinated meat ½ red bell pepper diced 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (for color) 1 tablespoon soy sauce garnish ½ cup thai basil roughly chopped Instructions Chop aromatics Start by mincing garlic cloves, shallot, thai red chili, and 1 inch ginger (peeled). Dice ½ red bell pepper. Set aside. Marinate meat In a bowl, marinate the ground pork (or chicken) with minced garlic, shallot, thai red chili and ginger. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and oil...
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Soy Cured Egg Yolks

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Egg yolks are marinated in a soy marinade for at least 8 hours to achieve a savory & umami flavor. It's used on top of white rice and noodles. Ingredients simple marinade: ½ cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons mirin 8-10 egg yolks from pasteurized eggs extra umami marinade 1 garlic minced ¼ small onion sliced ½ sheet kombu (japanese kelp) ¼ cup bonito flakes ½ cup water ¾ cup soy sauce ¼ cup mirin 8-10 egg yolks from pasteurized eggs Instructions Make soy marinade (pick one method): simple marinade: Mix ½ cup soy sauce and 2 tablespoons mirin in a medium sized container. Mix sauce well and set aside. extra umami marinade : Mince garlic and slice ¼ of your onion. In a medium sized container, add minced garlic, sliced onion, ½ sheet kombu, ¼ cup bonito flakes, ½ cup water, ¾ cup soy sauce, and ¼ cup mirin. Mix sauce well and set aside. Separate egg whites from egg yolks. Gently add the egg yolks in the soy sauce mixture. Cover with a paper towel on top. This ensures the that the top of e...
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One Pan Spanish Garlic Shrimp

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This One Pan Spanish Garlic Shrimp takes 20 minutes to make and has a super delicious garlic flavor! All you have to do is throw everything in one skillet or pot and once cooked, you can taste the fragrant flavor from the garlic and shrimp. Ingredients 12 shrimp peeled and de-veined ½ teaspoon salt freshly grounded pepper to taste ½ teaspoon paprika 6 garlic cloves minced ½ cup olive oil 2 dried chili peppers or red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon white wine optional but highly recommended garnish 1 raw garlic grated chopped parsley Instructions Add peeled and de-veined shrimp in a bowl with ½ teaspoon salt, pepper and paprika. Mix well. Mince 5 cloves of garlic. Finely chop parsley and set aside. Add ½ cup olive oil and minced garlic to a cold pan. Then, turn the heat to low medium. This ensures that the garlic cooks gently in the oil and doesn’t burn too quickly. Once the garlic is slowly starting to sizzle (they should look pale and not golden yet), add cut up dried chili peppers. Add al...
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Chicken Yakitori (Air Fryer or Oven)

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This easy chicken yakitori recipe made with juicy chicken thighs marinated in an easy sweet and savory sauce are cooked to perfection in the air fryer (or the oven). The chicken is threaded onto skewers with green onions before cooking. PREP TIME 45minutes mins COOK TIME 15minutes mins TOTAL TIME 1hour hr Ingredients 2 pounds chicken thigh (skin-on preferred) cut in 1 inch pieces 5-6 green onions cut in 3 inch pieces 15-20 bamboo wooden skewers soaked in water ½ cup marinade ½ cup sauce** (see notes) for brushing and dipping marinade & sauce (makes 1 cup sauce) 1 teaspoon ginger grated 3-4 garlic cloves grated ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup mirin ½ tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoon sake ¼ cup water garnish roasted sesame seeds sauce brush on after cooking Instructions Soak bamboo sticks in water for 30 minutes. After you start prepping the marinade and chicken, it will be around 30 minutes ◡̈ Grate ginger and garlic cloves and set aside. To make the marinade, add grated ginger, grated garlic, s...
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Chicken Afritada (Spanish-style Chicken Stew)

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Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium Spanish onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 4 chicken thighs, skin on 1 teaspoon kosher salt Paprika 1 cup large chopped potato 1 cup large chopped carrots 1/2 cup diced red bell peppers 1.2 jar Bertolli Riserva Marinara 1/4 cup Spanish pimento stuffed green olives 1/4 cup frozen peas Instructions: Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat with olive oil. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season each piece with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and sprinkle of paprika. Brown in the pan until skin is golden brown. It will not be cooked all the way through. After all the chicken has a golden brown and crispy skin, take it off the heat. There may be excess fat and oil in the pan, so discard extra fat and only keep about 1-2 tablespoons in the pan. Then, add all the vegetables except for the olives and green peas. Toss together and pour 1/2 jar of Bertolli Riserva Marinara sauce. Scrape the bits and pieces on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to lift...
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Mexican Fried Rice

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Ingredients ▢1 tbsp olive oil ▢1 large garlic clove , minced ▢1 onion , diced (white or brown) ▢1/2 red bell pepper / capsicum , diced (about 1 cup) ▢1 cup tinned black beans (drained) ▢1 cup tinned corn kernels (drained) (or frozen corn) ▢4 cups cooked rice (see notes) ▢Optional: 1 1/2 cups protein (chicken, pork, beef), shredded or diced SAUCE ▢6 tbsp enchilada sauce (see notes) ▢2 tbsp water ▢1/2 tsp cumin ▢1/4 tsp chilli powder (or to taste) ▢1/2 tsp paprika ▢1 tsp salt ▢Black pepper Instructions Combine the Sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix. Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Add garlic and cook for 10 seconds until fragrant. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until the onion becomes translucent - about 2 minutes. If you are using uncooked protein, add it and sauté until just cooked through. Add the black beans and corn. If you are using cooked proteins (like shredded cooked chicken) add it at the same time. Cook for 1 minute just to heat through. Add the rice and S...
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S’mores French Toast

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Ingredients ▢4 slices white sandwich bread , preferably stale ▢1 tbsp butter ▢1 egg ▢2 tbsp milk ▢16 marshmallows , halved horizontally ▢Nutella TOPPINGS (OPTIONAL) ▢Marshmallows ▢Chocolate sauce Instructions Combine egg and milk in a shallow dish large enough to lay the bread in. Spread Nutella on all 4 slices of bread. Generously! Place marshmallows on 2 of the pieces of bread, with the sticky side of the marshmallows (ie. the cut side) facing up. Heat butter in pan over medium high heat. (See notes) Take the bread with the marshmallows on them and quickly dip the bottom side of the bread (ie. the side without the Nutella and marshmallows on it) into the egg mixture, then place into the pan. Dip the remaining two slices of bread into the egg mixture (the side without Nutella on it) and place on top of the marshmallow topped bread in the pan, to form a sandwich (ie. The side with the Nutella on it should be placed onto the marshmallows and the side you dipped into the egg mixture shou...
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Grilled Vietnamese Chicken Wings

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Ingredients ▢2 lb / 1 kg chicken wings , cut into wingettes and drumettes (see here for how to cut whole wings) ▢Oil for grilling MARINADE ▢4 cloves minced garlic ▢1/4 cup lime juice (2 to 3 limes) ▢1/4 cup fish sauce ▢2 tbsp soy sauce ▢3 tbsp brown sugar ▢2 tbsp vegetable oil ▢2 stalks lemongrass GARNISHES (OPTIONAL) ▢1 birds eye chilli , finely chopped ▢Coriander leaves Instructions Bruise the lemongrass using the side of your knife (or a pestle). Slice the white part only into 0.5cm / 1/4" slices, thick enough to pick off later if any stick to the wings. Combine lemongrass with the rest of the marinade ingredients and mix well. Combine marinade with wings in a ziplock bag. Remove as much air as possible from the bag and seal. Massage marinade into the wings to evenly disperse. Marinate for at least a few hours, preferably overnight. When ready to cook, pour the wings and marinade into a large bowl. TO COOK ON GRILL Lightly oil the grill and preheat on medium low. The grill side...
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Midweek Paella

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Ingredients ▢1 tbsp olive oil ▢350 g / 12 oz chicken thigh fillets , cut into 8 pieces ▢180 g / 6oz chorizo , the best you can afford. I like to use a spicy one. (Note 3) ▢1 small brown onion , diced ▢1 small red capsicum / bell pepper , roughly diced ▢2 cups (packed) shredded spinach (optional - see Note 1) ▢2 garlic cloves , minced ▢1 can (400g/14oz) crushed tomato ▢1 1/2 cups chicken stock/broth ▢1/3 cup frozen peas ▢1 tsp paprika ▢1 cup spanish calasparra rice (Note 2) ▢1 1/2 tbsp parsley , finely chopped ▢Salt and pepper Instructions Cut chorizo into quarters vertically, then slice into 0.5cm / 1/3 inch pieces. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in pan over high heat. Add chicken and sear each side until golden brown, but not cooked through. It will finish cooking with the rice. Remove chicken from the pan onto a plate and set aside. Place garlic, onion and chorizo in pan. The chorizo will release oil so you don't need extra oil. Stir and cook for 1 minute unt...
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Sticky Pantry Chicken Thighs recipe

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Ingredients ▢1 tbsp oil (for frying) ▢6 (1.5-2lb / 750g-1kg) chicken thigh fillets , boneless skinless ▢Salt and pepper ▢1/2 cup water SAUCE ▢1/3 cup ketchup or tomato sauce ▢2 tbsp soy sauce ▢1 tbsp dijon or American mustard ▢2 tbsp hot sauce (optional) ▢2 tbsp vinegar (any) ▢2 1/2 tbsp honey ▢2 garlic cloves , crushed Instructions Whisk Sauce ingredients in a bowl. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a non stick pan over medium high heat. Quickly dip chicken in Sauce, shake off excess, then place in pan. Cook the first side for 2 to 3 minutes, until it caramelises and is dark golden, then turn and cook the other side for 2 minutes. Add remaining Sauce and water. Bring to rapid simmer, stirring occasionally, scraping the bottom of the pan to get all the brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. When the sauce has thickened (around 1 to 2 minutes), remove from heat. Turn chicken in Sauce to coat. To serve, place chicken on plate and spoon over Sauce.
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Chickpea Rice Pilaf

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Ingredients ▢1 cup uncooked basmati rice (or long grain or wild rice) ▢1 1/2 cups water (Note 2) ▢1/2 tsp salt ▢1 1/2 tins (21 oz / 600 g) chickpeas , drained, but still wet ▢1/4 tsp salt ▢1 tsp cumin ▢1 tsp garam masala (Note 1 for substitutions) ▢1 tbsp olive oil ▢1/4 cup parsley leaves ▢1/4 cup cilantro (coriander) leaves ▢1/4 cup sultanas or currents ▢Black pepper ▢1/2 cup fried shallots , store bought (Note 3) Instructions Combine rice, water and 1/2 tsp salt in a saucepan, bring to boil, turn down then simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the water is mostly absorbed. Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes - it will absorb the remaining water. While rice is cooking, combine chickpeas, 1/4 tsp salt, cumin and garam masala in a bowl, toss to coat. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large pan over high heat, add the chick peas and shake the pan every now and then for 1 minute. Alternatively, you can roast them in the oven at 350F/180C for 5 minutes. Set aside - you can leave them in the pan...
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Sticky Chinese Pork Spare Ribs

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Ingredients ▢2 kg / 4 lbs meaty pork ribs , cut into single rib pieces ▢1 tsp sesame oil ▢2 tbsp lemon juice ▢2 tbsp shao xing wine ▢4 tbsp soy sauce ▢4 tbsp brown sugar or honey ▢4 tbsp tomato sauce or ketchup ▢2 tbsp hoisin sauce ▢2 tbsp oyster sauce ▢2 tbsp sambal oelek ▢6 cloves garlic , finely chopped ▢2 tbsp grated ginger ▢1 tsp Chinese five spice powder ▢1 tsp salt ▢Sesame seeds , coriander, shallots and red chilli to garnish (optional) Instructions Mix marinade ingredients together in a bowl or freezer bag. Add the ribs and marinate for at least an hour, or overnight if possible. You can freeze the marinaded meat if you wish. Before cooking, let the ribs come to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 160C/320F. Pour the ribs and all the marinade into a baking dish large enough so the ribs are in a single layer, but not so large that they are too spread out. Add water up to about 1/3 of the way up the ribs. 6 Cover tightly with foil and place in oven to cook for approximately 1.5...
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Tomato and Artichoke Salad with Capers

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Ingredients ▢3 to 4 tomatos , sliced into 1/3"/0.5cm slices ▢1 tbsp baby capers , or ordinary capers roughly chopped ▢Few tinned artichokes , roughly chopped ▢1/4 red spanish onion , finely sliced ▢1 1/2 tsp salt flakes ▢Fresh pepper ▢2 tbsp olive oil ▢1/2 lemon , juice only ▢2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves (or other herb of your choice) Instructions Lay tomatoes on a plate, slightly overlapping. Scatter with capers, artichokes and red onion. Scatter with salt and pepper. Scatter with oregano leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and juice of the 1/2 lemon. Leave for 5 minutes so the salt makes the juices of the tomato seep. Do not leave for too much longer otherwise the salt will draw too much of the tomato juices out!
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Crispy Couscous Pancake with Tomato & Onion

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Ingredients ▢4 tbsp olive oil ▢1 cup couscous ▢1 tsp vegetable stock powder (or chicken stock powder, or just salt) ▢3/4 cup boiling water ▢1 brown onion, diced ▢2 medium tomatoes, diced (about 1 1/4 cups) (see notes) ▢1 tbsp tomato paste ▢1 tsp sugar ▢Handful coriander or parsley leaves (optional) ▢1/2 tsp salt ▢Fresh black pepper Instructions Combine couscous, stock powder (or salt) and water. Cover with cling wrap and put aside for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pan about 20cm wide over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent and soft, but not browned - about 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and sugar and stir for 1 minute. Add the diced tomatoes, salt and black pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Combine the tomato mixture and couscous, and mix well. Wipe the pan (you don't need to clean it thoroughly), then heat the remaining 2tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the couscous mixture, using the back of a spoon to press the mixture firm...
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Oven Baked Chicken Breast

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Ingredients ▢4 chicken breasts , 150 – 180g / 5 – 6 oz each (Note 1) ▢2 tsp olive oil SEASONING: ▢1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar ▢1 tsp paprika ▢1 tsp dried oregano or thyme , or other herb of choice ▢1/4 tsp garlic powder ▢1/2 tsp each salt and pepper GARNISH, OPTIONAL: ▢Finely chopped parsley Instructions Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C (200°C fan). Pound chicken to 1.5cm / 0.6″ at the thickest part – using a rolling pin, meat mallet or even your fist (key tip for even cooking + tender chicken). Mix Seasoning. Line tray with foil and baking / parchment paper. Place chicken upside down on tray. Drizzle chicken with about 1 tsp oil. Rub over with fingers. Sprinkle with Seasoning. Flip chicken. Drizzle with 1 tsp oil, rub with fingers, sprinkle with Seasoning, covering as much of the surface area as you can. Bake 18 minutes, or until surface is golden per photos and video, or internal temperature is 165°F/75°C using a meat thermometer. Remove from oven and immediately transfer chicken to serving pl...
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Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

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Ingredients THE LETTUCE CUPS: ▢300g / 10 oz peeled whole cooked prawns/shrimp , medium (600g/1.2lb unpeeled whole prawns – this is what I use) – Note 1 ▢75g / 2.5 oz dried vermicelli noodles (or glass noodles or rice) ▢12 large or 16 -20 small lettuce leaves (I used baby cos/romaine), eg iceberg, butter lettuce VEG AND HERBS: ▢1 batch quick pickled carrots and daikon , below *recommended* OR 2 carrots finely julienned (use plain) ▢2 cups beansprouts ▢2 cucumbers , julienned ▢2 cups mint leaves ▢2 cups coriander/cilantro sprigs (sub with chives + extra mint) ▢3 birds eye red chilli , finely sliced (optional) ▢1/4 cup roasted peanuts , finely chopped (recommended) VIETNAMESE PEANUT SAUCE: ▢2 tbsp natural peanut butter , smooth (ie not sweetened) – Note 2 ▢2 tbsp hoisin ▢1 – 2 tbsp lime juice , sub rice vinegar ▢1/3 cup LOW FAT coconut milk (Note 3) ▢1 large garlic clove , finely grated ▢1 tsp+ sambal oelak (or other chilli sauce/paste of choice), can omit (adj to taste) ▢1 tsp dark soy (...
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Potato fritters

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Ingredients 2 large potatoes 500g Parsley Spring onions Salt, pepper, garlic powder 2 medium eggs Corn starch 2 large tablespoons (40g) Sweet paprika Coriander 7g Vegetable oil for frying For the sauce: Natural yogurt 120g 1 lemon (half lemon juice) Lemon zest Parsley Half a cucumber Salt and pepper 1 clove of garlic Spicy sauce Olive oil Directions: 1. Grate the potatoes and squeeze them well. 2. Place them in a bowl and add the parsley, chives, salt, pepper, garlic, eggs, starch, paprika and coriander. 3. Form the pancakes and fry them in a pan with oil. 4. Sauce: Mix yogurt, lemon, parsley, cucumber, salt, pepper, garlic, hot sauce and oil. 5. Serve the pancakes with this delicious sauce.
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Best Ever Beef Stew

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Ingredients 1/2 cup oil 1 kg boneless beef 2 tbs ginger garlic paste 2 large tomato paste 1 tbs red chilli powder 1/2 tbs turmeric salt as per taste 1/2 cup fried onions 3-4 cups water 1 boiled potatoes 1/2 tbs black pepper capsicum Directions Step 1 In a saucepan add 1/2 cup oil and boneless then fry for 5 minutes Step 2 Add 2 tbs ginger garlic paste and again fry for 5 minutes Step 3 Add  2 large tomato paste then mix it after that add 1 tbs red chilli  powder, 1/2 tbs turmeric and salt as per taste then mix it very well Step 4 Add 1/2 cup fried onions then fry until it is roasted Step 5 then add 3-4 cups of water and cook until it thickens Step 6 then  in a pan add 1 boiled potato but chopped them in big pieces sprinkle  1/2 tbs black pepper then add capsicum and fry for 5 minutes Step 7 add veggies in the beef stew and cook for 2-3 minutes Step 8
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BOILED EGG FRITTERS

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Ingredients: 1kg of potatoes Salt Pepper Parsley 4 hard-boiled eggs 3 eggs Bread crumbs oil for frying Preparation: 1. First add the potatoes to the water and boil for 30 minutes or until soft. 2. Transfer the potatoes to the bowl and mash them. Season with salt and pepper and add the chopped parsley. Mix everything well. 3. Cut the hard-boiled eggs into quarters to prepare them. 4. Shape the mixture into balls and flatten them with one hand. Add a piece of egg and close the fritters. 5. Coat each with the beaten egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumbs. 6. Fry in hot oil until golden on both sides. Enjoy!!
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Penne pasta with meat balls is one of my go to comfort ultimate meals and this recipe is so easy and tasty

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Step 1 Prepare the meatballs 1kg Ground beef mix ¼ cup breadcrumbs ½ cup grated cheddar cheese 1 tblspn Knorrox All-in-one seasoning 1 tsp olive oil Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.. Roll into balls and Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through Step2. Cook 2 cups of penne pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside Step 3 Ingredients ¼ cup mushrooms ½ onion chopped 1tsp crushed garlic ¼ cup green pepper 1 grated tomato 250ml fresh cream 1 tblspn Knorrox All-in-one seasoning Method Fry onions, green pepper, garlic, cook until softened, add grated tomato (I added cocktail tomatoes) mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes Add fresh cream let it simmer for 5 minutes on a medium heat, now gently stir in the penne pasta and meat balls. Mix everything together with spatula. Add seasoning according to your personal preference. You can add cheese. Garnish with parsley
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