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Creamy Garlic Chicken with Roasted Baby Potatoes

  Creamy Garlic Chicken with Roasted Baby Potatoes Ingredients For the Chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter For the Garlic Cream Sauce: 4 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup low-sodium chicken […]

Thai Shrimp Coconut Noodle Soup

  Thai Shrimp Coconut Noodle Soup Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) raw shrimp – peeled, deveined, and tails removed 1 tablespoon coconut oil – for sautéing the shrimp ¼ teaspoon salt – to season the shrimp 7 oz (200 g) rice noodles – or substitute with ramen, glass noodles, or mung bean vermicelli 1 small […]

Pizza Enchiladas Ground Beef

  Pizza Enchiladas Ground Beef Ingredients For the Filling 1 pound lean ground beef – cooked and crumbled 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced 1 medium green bell pepper, diced 3 ounces pepperoni, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced ⅓ cup pizza sauce – your favorite variety 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend 1 cup […]

Pep Dip

Bold, creamy, and irresistibly zesty, Pep Dip is the kind of appetizer that steals the spotlight at any gathering. Rich cream cheese creates a smooth, velvety base, while finely chopped pepperoni adds a savory, meaty depth. The pepperoncini peppers cut through with a bright, tangy heat, balancing richness with freshness. Finished with Italian herbs, every […]

Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches

  Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches Ingredients For the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling: 1 cup (8 oz) cream cheese, softened to room temperature for easy mixing ¼ cup granulated sugar, for sweetness 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, to enhance flavor 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced for bursts of fruity freshness For the Sandwiches: 8 slices of […]

Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe & Italian Sausage

  Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe & Italian Sausage Ingredients 1 bunch of broccoli rabe, thoroughly washed and chopped into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 5–6 links Italian pork sausage, casings removed 2 teaspoons chicken base dissolved in 2 cups water, or 2 […]

Beet & Avocado Salad

  Beet & Avocado Salad Ingredients: 3 medium beets, roasted and cut into cubes (or use pre-cooked beets for convenience) 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, for a creamy, tangy touch 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped for crunch 1 generous handful of fresh mixed greens, such […]

Gougères

  Gougères Ingredients 1 cup water – provides the liquid base for the pâte à choux dough ½ teaspoon kosher salt – enhances the overall flavor ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes – adds richness and helps create a tender puff 1 cup all-purpose flour – the structure-forming component of the dough 4 large […]

Lemon Herb Tortellini Salad with Snap Peas

  Lemon Herb Tortellini Salad with Snap Peas Ingredients For the Salad: 1 (20 oz) package of cheese-filled tortellini – refrigerated or frozen 1½ cups sugar snap peas – ends trimmed and pods halved ½ cup cherry tomatoes – sliced in halves for juicy bursts ¼ cup red onion – thinly sliced for mild sharpness […]

White Chocolate Whipped Cream

This White Chocolate Whipped Cream is the kind of indulgence that whispers rather than shouts—silky, airy, and subtly sweet. Infused with real white chocolate and a hint of vanilla, it elevates everything it touches, from the humblest sponge cake to an elaborate tart. Unlike standard whipped cream, this version carries a quiet complexity: the mellow […]