Large-Batch Cheesy Chicken & Potato Casserole

 

🧾 Ingredients

4–5 lbs potatoes, peeled & thinly sliced

3 lbs cooked chicken, shredded or diced

4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

2 cups mozzarella (or more cheddar)

2 cups heavy cream or cooking cream

1½ cups milk

½ cup melted butter

3 tbsp flour

1½ tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1½ tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

Optional: chopped parsley or green onions

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F

Grease a large baking dish

Layer half the potatoes evenly on the bottom

Add half the chicken + some cheese

Repeat layers (potatoes → chicken → cheese)

🥣 Cream Sauce

Whisk together:

Cream, milk, melted butter, flour

Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika

Pour evenly over the casserole

Press gently so liquid sinks between layers

Top with remaining cheese

🔥 Baking

Cover with foil → bake 45 minutes

Uncover → bake 20–30 minutes until:

Golden brown

Potatoes fork-tender

Rest 15 minutes before cutting (important!)

💡 Pro Tips

Slice potatoes thin = faster, creamier bake

For extra crisp top: broil 3–5 minutes

Let it rest so it cuts clean like the photo

Freezes beautifully after baking

🔥 Variations

Beef version: swap chicken for cooked ground beef

Spicy: add chili flakes or jalapeños

Low-carb: replace potatoes with cauliflower

Extra creamy: add 1 cup cream cheese to sauce

If you want:

Crockpot version

Exact catering pan measurements

Cost breakdown

Halal-friendly tweaks

Make-ahead instructions

Large-Batch Pineapple Cake (Foil Tins)

 

 Ingredients

6 cups all-purpose flour

4 cups sugar

2 tbsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

8 eggs

3 cups vegetable oil

4 cups milk (or pineapple juice for extra flavor 🍍)

2 tbsp vanilla

2 cans pineapple chunks (drained well)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat oven to 170°C / 340°F

In a large bowl, mix:

Flour, sugar, baking powder, salt

Add:

Eggs, oil, milk, vanilla

Mix until smooth (don’t overmix)

Fold in pineapple chunks gently

Pour batter into greased foil pans (¾ full)

Add a few pineapple pieces on top for that bakery look

Bake 35–45 minutes

Tops should be golden and a toothpick comes out clean

Cool before covering or stacking

💡 Tips for Perfect Results

Drain pineapple VERY well (prevents soggy cake)

For extra moisture: replace 1 cup milk with pineapple juice

Brush tops lightly with warm pineapple syrup for shine ✨

These freeze beautifully!

🍰 Flavor Variations

Pineapple Coconut: add 2 cups shredded coconut

Pineapple Lemon: add zest of 3 lemons

Butter version: replace half the oil with melted butter

If you want:

Sugar-free version

Cost breakdown for selling

Exact pan sizes

Moroccan-style flavor twist

 

That title is perfect 😍 Here’s a full, luxurious recipe to match it:

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🍓❤️ Red Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake: A Decadent Dessert Dream

A rich red velvet base, creamy vanilla cheesecake, and a fresh strawberry topping — this dessert is pure showstopper.

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🧁 Red Velvet Cake Base

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp red food coloring
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp white vinegar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients.
3. Whisk wet ingredients separately, then combine.
4. Pour into pan and bake 20–25 min. Let cool.

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🧀 Cheesecake Layer

Ingredients:

• 500 g cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream or sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

1. Beat cream cheese + sugar until smooth.
2. Add eggs one at a time.
3. Mix in cream and vanilla.
4. Pour over cooled cake base.
5. Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 40–45 min.
6. Chill 4 hours or overnight.

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🍓 Strawberry Topping

Ingredients:

• 2 cups strawberries, sliced
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

Instructions:

1. Cook all in a pan until thick and glossy.
2. Cool and spread over cheesecake.

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✨ Optional Garnish

• Whipped cream swirls
• Fresh strawberries
• White chocolate curls

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Pro Tips

• For extra drama: swirl a little strawberry sauce into the cheesecake before baking.
• Even better if made the day before.
• You can also make it no-bake by skipping the cake layer and using crushed red velvet cookies as crust.

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Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Recipe

 

Here’s a Lemon Meringue Cheesecake that combines creamy cheesecake with bright lemon and fluffy toasted meringue 🍋✨

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🍋 Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

Serves: 10–12

Pan: 9-inch (23 cm) springform

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🧈 Crust

Ingredients:

• 2 cups digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
• ½ cup melted butter
• 2 tbsp sugar (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Mix biscuits with butter (and sugar).
3. Press into the bottom of pan.
4. Bake 10 minutes, let cool.

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🧀 Cheesecake Filling

Ingredients:

• 500 g cream cheese (softened)
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream or sour cream
• Zest of 2 lemons
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 tbsp cornstarch or flour

Instructions:

1. Beat cream cheese + sugar until smooth.
2. Add eggs one by one.
3. Mix in cream, lemon zest, juice, vanilla, cornstarch.
4. Pour over crust.
5. Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 45–50 min (center slightly jiggly).
6. Cool completely, then refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

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🍋 Lemon Curd Layer (Optional but Amazing)

Ingredients:

• 3 egg yolks
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 3 tbsp butter

Instructions:

1. Cook all on low heat, stirring until thick.
2. Cool and spread over cheesecake.

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☁️ Meringue Topping

Ingredients:

• 3 egg whites
• ¾ cup sugar
• ¼ tsp cream of tartar or lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Beat whites until foamy.
2. Add sugar gradually, beat to stiff peaks.
3. Spread or pipe on top.
4. Torch or bake at 220°C (430°F) for 5–7 min until golden.

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💡 Tips

• Use room temperature cream cheese (no lumps).
• For Moroccan twist: add a little orange blossom water in meringue 🌸
• Even better next day!

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Cheesy Baked Cabbage Rolls

 

Ingredients

• ​Rolls: 1 large head of green cabbage, 1 lb ground beef or pork, 1 cup cooked rice, 1 onion (finely diced), 1 egg, and 2 cloves of minced garlic.
• ​Sauce: 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp flour, 2 cups whole milk, and 1.5 cups shredded Mozzarella or Gruyère cheese.
• ​Seasoning: Salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley for garnish.

​Instructions

1. ​Soften Cabbage: Boil the whole cabbage for 8 minutes, peeling off leaves as they soften. Trim the thick ribs.
2. ​Assemble: Mix meat, rice, onion, garlic, and egg. Roll a small amount of meat into each leaf.
3. ​Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, and slowly add milk until thick. Stir in 1 cup of cheese.
4. ​Bake: Arrange rolls in a dish, pour sauce over them, and top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–50 minutes until golden brown.

​2. Hearty Ground Beef & Potato Stew

​The second image is a classic "Poor Man’s Stew," a thick, savory dish made with affordable ingredients.

​Ingredients

• ​Base: 1 lb ground beef, 1 onion (chopped), and 2 cloves garlic.
• ​Vegetables: 4 large potatoes (cubed), 3 carrots (sliced), and 1 green bell pepper (diced).
• ​Liquid: 4 cups beef broth, 1 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce.

​Instructions

1. ​Brown Meat: Sauté the beef and onion in a large pot until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. ​Simmer: Add potatoes, carrots, peppers, tomato paste, and broth.
3. ​Cook: Simmer covered for 25–30 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.

​3. Fluffy Lemon Soufflé Cakes

​The third image shows delicate, powdered-sugar-dusted cakes that appear to be lemon or vanilla soufflé-style cupcakes.

​Ingredients

• ​Batter: 3 eggs (separated), 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup milk, and the juice/zest of 1 lemon.
• ​Topping: Powdered sugar for dusting.

​Instructions

1. ​Mix: Whisk egg yolks, sugar, butter, lemon juice, and zest. Gradually add flour and milk.
2. ​Whisk: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the batter.
3. ​Bake: Pour into a greased muffin tin or ramekins. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar once cooled slightly.

Baked Cabbage Rolls with Creamy Cheese Sauce

 

Ingredients

• ​The Rolls: 1 large head of green cabbage, 1 lb ground beef/pork mix, 1 cup cooked rice, 1 onion (diced), 2 cloves garlic, 1 egg, salt, pepper, and paprika.
• ​The Sauce: 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp flour, 2 cups milk, 1.5 cups shredded cheese (Mozzarella or sharp cheddar), and fresh parsley for garnish.

​Quick Instructions

1. ​Prep Cabbage: Boil the whole cored cabbage for 5–8 minutes until leaves soften and peel off easily.
2. ​Fill & Roll: Mix meat, rice, onion, garlic, egg, and spices. Place 2 tbsp of filling on each leaf, roll tightly, and place in a baking dish.
3. ​Make Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour for 1 minute, then slowly add milk until thick. Stir in 1 cup of cheese.
4. ​Bake: Pour sauce over rolls. Cover and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes. Uncover, add remaining cheese, and broil until golden brown.

​2. Hearty "Poor Man’s" Ground Beef Stew

​The second image is a classic Ground Beef and Potato Stew, often called "Poor Man's Stew" because it uses affordable ground beef instead of expensive stew chunks.

​Ingredients

• ​Protein: 1 lb ground beef.
• ​Vegetables: 4 large potatoes (cubed), 3–4 carrots (sliced), 1 onion (diced), 1 green or red bell pepper (diced).
• ​Liquid/Flavor: 4 cups beef broth, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp tomato paste, and salt/pepper to taste.

​Quick Instructions

1. ​Brown Meat: Cook ground beef and onion in a large pot until no longer pink; drain excess grease.
2. ​Combine: Add potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce.
3. ​Simmer: Pour in beef broth until vegetables are covered. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 25–30 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
4. ​Thicken (Optional): If you prefer a thicker stew, mash a few of the cooked potatoes directly into the broth.

Creamy Cheesy Cabbage Rolls

 

Creamy Cheesy Cabbage Rolls

​Prep time: 45 min | Cook time: 1 hr | Serves: 4-6

​1. Ingredients

​The Rolls:

• ​1 large head of Green Cabbage
• ​1 lb (500g) Ground Beef or Pork (or a mix)
• ​1 cup Cooked Rice
• ​1 small Onion, finely diced
• ​2 cloves Garlic, minced
• ​1 Egg (to bind)
• ​Salt, Pepper, and Paprika to taste

​The Cheese Sauce:

• ​2 tbsp Butter
• ​2 tbsp All-purpose Flour
• ​2 cups Whole Milk
• ​1.5 cups Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella, Gruyère, or Sharp Cheddar)
• ​Garnish: Fresh Parsley or Dill

​2. Instructions

1. ​Prep the Cabbage: Boil a large pot of water. Core the cabbage and submerge it in the water for 5-8 mins. Peel off the leaves as they soften. Trim the thick "rib" off the back of each leaf so it rolls easily.
2. ​Make the Filling: In a bowl, mix the meat, rice, onion, garlic, egg, and seasonings until well combined.
3. ​Roll Em’ Up: Place 2 tablespoons of filling on the stem end of a leaf. Fold the sides in and roll tightly. Place them seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
4. ​Make the Sauce: Melt butter in a pan, whisk in flour for 1 minute (making a roux). Slowly whisk in milk until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of the cheese until melted.
5. ​Bake: Pour the sauce over the rolls. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes.
6. ​The Golden Finish: Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese on top, and bake (or broil) for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly and browned like the picture.

​Pro-Tips for Success

• ​The "Golden" Look: To get those specific brown spots seen in your image, use a mix of Mozzarella (for stretch) and Parmesan (for browning).
• ​Vegetarian Version: Swap the meat for sautéed mushrooms, lentils, or extra rice and veggies.