Asian-Style Stir-Fried Chicken and Broccoli

This Asian-style stir-fried chicken and broccoli is a quick and delicious dish thats perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and flavorful sauce makes it a one-plate wonder.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes

Set aside

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat

Add the sliced chicken to the hot skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until its cooked through

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil if needed

Add minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant

Add broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they become tender-crisp

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and broccoli, and stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat everything through

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Serve hot, and enjoy your Asian-style stir-fried chicken and broccoli

Stove Top Skillet Lasagna

This skillet lasagna cooked on the stove is a quick and easy way to enjoy the tastes of traditional lasagna without having to layer and bake it. Its great for a quick dinner during the week

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 14
• 5 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is softened

Stir in diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, water, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper

Bring mixture to a simmer

Add broken lasagna noodles and stir well

Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender

Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the top

Cover and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly

Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving

Almond Florentine Cookies

Almond Florentine Cookies are delicate, lace-like treats featuring a nutty crunch and a hint of chocolate. They are perfect for special occasions or as elegant gifts.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 oz semisweet chocolate for drizzling

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced almonds and all-purpose flour

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter

Stir in the heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt

Cook and stir until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is dissolved

Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the butter mixture over the almond-flour mixture

Stir well to combine

Using a teaspoon, drop small portions of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each as they will spread while baking

Flatten each portion of batter with the back of the spoon to form thin, round cookies

Bake in the preheated oven for about 6-8 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes until they firm up

While the cookies are cooling, melt the semisweet chocolate in a microwave or using a double boiler

Once the cookies have cooled slightly, drizzle the melted chocolate over them in a decorative pattern

Allow the chocolate to set and the cookies to cool completely before carefully removing them from the parchment paper

Serve and enjoy these delicious almond florentine cookies

Sweet Potato Delight

A quick and flavorful sweet potato dish made effortlessly in the Instant Pot, perfect for a side or a sweet treat.

Ingredients:

• 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans optional
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional

Instructions:

Place the diced sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot

Add water to the Instant Pot

Close the lid and set the vent to the sealing position

Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes

Once the cooking cycle is complete, perform a quick pressure release

Carefully open the lid and drain any excess water

Add brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the sweet potatoes

Stir to combine

If desired, add chopped pecans for extra crunch

Select the saut function and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are glazed and tender

Drizzle with maple syrup for added sweetness optional

Serve the sweet potatoes warm and enjoy

Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops

These Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops combine the whimsy of ice cream cones with the fun of cake pops, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. Make them your own by experimenting with colors and decorations.

Ingredients:

• 1 box of cake mix your choice of flavor
• Ingredients required by cake mix eggs, oil, water
• 1 cup of frosting your choice of flavor
• 12 ice cream cones
• 2 cups of candy melts assorted colors
• Assorted sprinkles
• Cake pop sticks

Instructions:

Follow the directions on the box to bake the cake

Allow it to totally cool down

In a large bowl, break up the cooled cake into small pieces

Mix the frosting into the cake crumbs until everything is well mixed

A small amount of the cake and frosting mixture should be scooped out and pressed into the shape of an ice cream cone

In 30-second bursts, stir the candy melts in the microwave until they are smooth

Dip the top of each cone filled with cake into the melted candy melts and let the extra candy melts drip off

Add different sprinkles to the cake pops before the candy coating hardens

Put a cake pop stick in the base of every cone

To let them set all the way, stand the cake pops up in a Styrofoam block or a cake pop stand

Your Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops are ready to eat when the candy coating sets

Good Morning Green Juice

With this Good Morning Green Juice, you can get a boost of nutrients and energy to start the day.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups spinach leaves
• 1 cucumber, chopped
• 2 green apples, cored and chopped
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled
• 1 cup water

Instructions:

Clean the spinach leaves really well

Cut the cucumber and apple into small pieces

Peel the ginger and squeeze the lemon

In a blender, blend all of the ingredients together with water

Mix until its smooth

Use a fine mesh sieve to strain the juice

Pour into glasses and serve right away

Cheesy Khada Bhaji Wrap Dumplings

These Cheesy Khada Bhaji Wrap Dumplings are a mix of traditional Indian greens khada bhaji and cheesy goodness, all in a tasty dumpling. With their burst of flavors, these dumplings are a great snack or starter.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of finely chopped khada bhaji mixed greens like spinach, fenugreek leaves, and amaranth leaves
• 1/2 cup grated cheese cheddar or mozzarella
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 green chili, finely chopped adjust to taste
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 pack of dumpling wrappers round or square
• Water for sealing dumplings

Instructions:

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add cumin seeds

Let them splutter

Add minced garlic and chopped onions

Saut until onions turn translucent

Add chopped khada bhaji and green chili

Cook until the greens wilt and the moisture evaporates

Season with garam masala and salt

Mix well and remove from heat

Allow it to cool

Take a dumpling wrapper and place a spoonful of the khada bhaji mixture in the center

Sprinkle grated cheese on top of the mixture

Dip your finger in water and wet the edges of the wrapper to help seal the dumpling

Fold the wrapper in half to form a half-moon shape, press and seal the edges tightly

You can use a fork to create a decorative edge if desired

Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and filling

Steam the dumplings for about 8-10 minutes until they become translucent and the wrappers turn slightly translucent

Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or chutney