🍞 Rosemary Garlic Bread (Soft & Golden)

 

🍞 Rosemary Garlic Bread (Soft & Golden)
Perfect with soups, pasta, or olive oil 🫒✨

📝 Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2¼ tsp instant yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1–2 tbsp fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
• Coarse salt (optional, for topping)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Rest 5 minutes.
2. Add flour, salt, olive oil, garlic, and rosemary. Knead until soft.
3. Cover and let rise 1 hour (until doubled).
4. Shape dough, place in greased pan.
5. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle rosemary & coarse salt.
6. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 min until golden
   

🍰 Raisin Semolina Cake (Basbousa-Style)

 

🍰 Raisin Semolina Cake (Basbousa-Style)
Moist, golden, and lightly sweet — perfect with tea ☕✨

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup semolina (fine)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1 cup yogurt
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• ¾ cup raisins

Optional syrup (for extra moisture):

• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup water
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp orange blossom or vanilla (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a square pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light.
3. Add oil (or butter), yogurt, and vanilla — mix well.
4. Stir in semolina, flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Fold in raisins gently.
6. Pour batter into pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Optional syrup:

• Simmer sugar + water 5 minutes, add lemon & flavoring.
• Pour warm syrup over hot cake for extra softness 💛

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🔪 Serve

Cool slightly, cut into squares, and enjoy!
Soft inside, golden outside 😍

Crab Rangoon — Crispy, Creamy & Always a Crowd Favorite

 

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🦀✨ Crab Rangoon — Crispy, Creamy & Always a Crowd Favorite! ✨🦀
🥟💛 Perfect appetizer for parties or snacks

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🧾 Ingredients

🥟 1 package square wonton wrappers
🦀 8 oz imitation crab
🧀 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
🌱 5 green onions, thinly sliced
🥄 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
🧄 1 tsp garlic powder
🍶 1 tsp soy sauce
🌰 1 tsp sesame oil
🍬 2 tsp sugar
🧂 2 tsp salt
⚫ 1 tsp black pepper
🛢️ Vegetable oil, for frying

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📝 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the crab
🦀 Open the imitation crab package. Rinse quickly under cold water (optional) and pat dry with paper towels.
✋ Break apart and shred the crab by hand into a large mixing bowl.

2️⃣ Mix the filling
🌱 Add green onions, sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, sesame oil, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
🥣 Mix thoroughly with a spatula.
🧀 Add softened cream cheese and mix until smooth and well combined.

3️⃣ Assemble the wontons
🥟 Cover wonton wrappers with a damp paper towel to prevent drying.
🥄 Place about 1½ teaspoons of filling in the center of each wrapper.
🔺 Fold two opposite corners toward each other (don’t touch yet), then fold the remaining two corners up.
🤏 Gently press out air bubbles and pinch all seams together to form a pyramid shape.
➡️ Place on a dry surface and repeat.

4️⃣ Fry
🔥 Heat about 1½ inches of oil in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
🥟 Fry in batches for 2–4 minutes, turning until golden brown on all sides.

5️⃣ Drain & serve
🧻 Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate, placing Rangoon upside down to drain excess oil.
⏳ Let cool for 5–8 minutes.
🍽️ Serve immediately with sweet & sour sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

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Creamy, flavorful macaroni salad — endless variations and always a crowd favorite!

 

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🌈 Creamy, flavorful macaroni salad — endless variations and always a crowd favorite! 🌈
🍝💛🥗

Recipes 👇

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1️⃣ 🟡🥚 Creamy Classic Macaroni Salad

🧾 Ingredients:
🍝 2 cups elbow macaroni
🥛 1 cup mayonnaise
🍎 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
🌭 1 tbsp yellow mustard
🍬 1 tsp sugar (optional)
🧂 ½ tsp salt
⚫ ¼ tsp black pepper
🥚 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
🥬 ½ cup celery, diced
🫑 ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
🧅 ¼ cup red onion, finely diced

📝 Instructions:
🔥 Cook pasta until al dente, drain & rinse cold.
🥣 Whisk mayo, vinegar, mustard, sugar & spices.
🥗 Add veggies & eggs.
🍝 Mix with macaroni.
❄️ Chill 1 hour before serving.

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2️⃣ 🟢🍋 Mediterranean Macaroni Salad

🧾 Ingredients:
🍝 2 cups pasta
🍅 Cherry tomatoes
🥒 Cucumber
🧅 Red onion
🫒 Olives
🧀 Feta cheese
🌿 Parsley or basil

🥣 Dressing:
🫒 Olive oil
🍋 Lemon juice
🌼 Dijon mustard
🌿 Oregano
🧄 Garlic

📝 Instructions:
🍝 Cook & cool pasta.
🥣 Mix dressing.
🥗 Combine all & toss.
❄️ Chill 30 min.
✨ Garnish & serve.

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3️⃣ 🟠🍗 Ranch Chicken Macaroni Salad

🧾 Ingredients:
🍝 Macaroni
🍗 Cooked chicken
🥓 Bacon (optional)
🧀 Cheddar cheese
🥬 Celery
🫑 Bell pepper
🌱 Green onions

🥣 Dressing:
🥛 Mayo
🥗 Ranch
🍋 Lemon juice
🧄 Garlic powder
🧅 Onion powder

📝 Instructions:
🍝 Cook & cool pasta.
🥣 Mix dressing.
🥗 Combine everything.
❄️ Chill 1 hour.
✨ Top with bacon/onions.

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4️⃣ 🟣🍍 Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

🧾 Ingredients:
🍝 Macaroni
🥛 Mayo + milk
🍎 Vinegar
🍬 Sugar
🥕 Carrots
🍖 Ham
🍍 Pineapple
🧅 Onion (optional)

📝 Instructions:
🔥 Cook pasta extra soft.
🍎 Toss warm pasta with vinegar.
🥣 Mix dressing.
🥗 Combine all.
❄️ Chill 1–2 hours.

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5️⃣ 🔵🦐 Seafood Macaroni Salad

🧾 Ingredients:
🍝 Macaroni
🦐 Shrimp / crab
🥬 Celery
🫑 Bell pepper
🥕 Carrots
🌱 Onions
🟢 Peas
🍍 Pineapple (optional)

🥣 Dressing:
🥛 Mayo
🥄 Sour cream
🍋 Lemon juice
🌶️ Old Bay
🌿 Dill

📝 Instructions:
🥗 Mix salad ingredients.
🥣 Whisk dressing.
🍝 Combine & chill 1–2 hours.
✨ Adjust seasoning & serve.

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🥗 Skip Store-Bought — Homemade Dressings Taste Better!

 

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🥗 Skip Store-Bought — Homemade Dressings Taste Better!

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1️⃣ 🥢 Asian Sesame Dressing (Creamy & Flavorful)

Ingredients

• ¼ cup avocado oil
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 garlic clove, finely grated
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional but recommended)
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, for creaminess)

Instructions

1. Whisk all ingredients in a bowl or shake well in a mason jar.
2. Taste and adjust:
   • Sweeter → add honey
   • Saltier → add soy sauce
   • Tangier → add rice vinegar
3. Chill 10–15 minutes to let flavors blend.

Uses

• Asian salads & slaws
• Cold noodle salads
• Dip for cucumbers or dumplings
• Marinade for chicken or tofu

Storage

• Refrigerate up to 7 days
• Shake before using

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2️⃣ 🌿 Cilantro Lime Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cilantro (leaves only)
• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small garlic clove
• 1 tsp honey or sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2–4 tbsp water or milk (to thin)

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Add liquid gradually to reach desired consistency.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Yield

• About 1½ cups (10–12 servings)

Uses

• Salads & taco bowls
• Grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp
• Tacos, burritos & quesadillas
• Rice bowls or roasted veggies

Storage

• Refrigerate 4–5 days
• Stir or shake before using

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3️⃣ 🍋 Lemon Vinaigrette (Fresh & Classic)

Ingredients

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Whisk lemon juice, zest, Dijon, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
3. Taste and adjust.

Uses

• Green salads & arugula
• Roasted vegetables
• Chicken, shrimp, pasta or potato salad

Storage

• Refrigerate 5–7 days
• Shake before using

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4️⃣ 🥛 Classic Ranch Dressing (Creamy & Homemade)

Ingredients

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup buttermilk (or milk)
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 tsp dried dill
• ½ tsp dried parsley
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1–2 tsp lemon juice or vinegar

Instructions

1. Whisk all ingredients until smooth.
2. Adjust thickness and seasoning.
3. Chill 30 minutes for best flavor.

Uses

• Salads & veggie trays
• Wings & pizza dip
• Potatoes, wraps & burgers

Storage

• Refrigerate 5–7 days

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5️⃣ 🍋 Tahini Lemon Dressing (Creamy & Dairy-Free)

Ingredients

• ½ cup tahini
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• ¼–½ cup cold water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

Instructions

1. Whisk tahini and lemon juice until thick.
2. Add garlic, oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Slowly whisk in water until smooth and pourable.
4. Adjust seasoning.

Uses

• Salads & grain bowls
• Falafel, shawarma & wraps
• Roasted vegetables
• Veggie or pita dip

Storage

• Refrigerate up to 7 days

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6️⃣ 🇮🇹 Classic Italian Dressing (Zesty)

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey or sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Optional: 2 tbsp grated Parmesan

Instructions

1. Whisk or shake all ingredients until emulsified.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Uses

• Green & pasta salads
• Marinade for meats
• Roasted vegetables
• Bread dip

Storage

• Refrigerate up to 2 weeks

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7️⃣ 🥗 Thousand Island Dressing

Ingredients

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar or honey
• ½ tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp minced onion
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Whisk all ingredients until smooth.
2. Chill 20–30 minutes before serving.

Uses

• Salads & burgers
• Fries & sandwiches
• Wraps & seafood

Storage

• Refrigerate 5–7 days

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8️⃣ 🥗 Balsamic Vinaigrette (Rich & Balanced)

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Whisk vinegar, Dijon, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Slowly add olive oil while whisking until smooth.
3. Taste and adjust.

Uses

• Green & fruit salads
• Caprese
• Roasted vegetables
• Chicken or steak marinade

Storage

• Refrigerate up to 2 weeks
• Shake before using

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🍔🌮🌯🥓 When Comfort Food Meets Fresh Crunch Burger • Taco • Burrito • BLT

 

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🍔🌮🌯🥓 When Comfort Food Meets Fresh Crunch
Burger • Taco • Burrito • BLT
💥 Same big flavors
🥗 Lighter, fresher & totally crave-worthy
📌 Save this lineup for easy lunches & weeknight dinners!

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🍔 Burger Salad

🧾 Ingredients

🥬 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
🥩 1 lb ground beef
🧀 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
🍅 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
🧅 ½ cup red onion, chopped
🥒 1 cup sliced pickle chips
🧄 1½ tsp garlic powder
🧂 ¼ tsp salt
⚫ ¼ tsp black pepper
🥣 Burger Sauce (below)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔥 Brown the Beef
Cook ground beef with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over medium-high heat. Crumble and cook until browned (5–7 minutes). Turn off heat.

🥗 Assemble the Salad
Add lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, onion, and pickles to a large bowl.
Use a slotted spoon to add the beef (leave grease behind).
Drizzle with burger sauce and toss until coated 😍

🥣 Burger Dressing

🥛 ¾ cup mayonnaise
🌭 2 tbsp mustard
🍅 2 tbsp ketchup
🥒 ¼ cup pickle relish
🌶️ 1 tbsp sriracha
🧄 1 tsp garlic powder
🧅 1 tsp onion powder
🌶️ ½ tsp smoked paprika
🥄 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce

➡️ Whisk everything until smooth. Chill up to 24 hours for best flavor.

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🌮 Taco Salad

🧾 Ingredients

🥩 1 lb ground beef
🌮 1 packet taco seasoning
🥬 ½ iceberg lettuce, chopped
🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
🫘 ½ cup black beans
🌽 ½ cup corn kernels
🧀 ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend
🧅 ¼ cup red onion, diced
🥑 1 avocado, diced
🥨 Tortilla chips

🥣 Taco Dressing

🥛 ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
🍅 ¼ cup salsa
🍋 1 tbsp lime juice
🌿 ½ tsp cumin
🌶️ ¼ tsp chili powder
🧂 ¼ tsp salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔥 Brown beef, drain grease, add taco seasoning and simmer 5 minutes.
🥣 Whisk all dressing ingredients.
🥗 Toss lettuce, veggies, cheese, and avocado.
🌮 Add beef, drizzle dressing, and serve with chips!

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🌯 Burrito Bowl Salad

🍗 Seasoned Chicken

🍗 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
🫒 1 tbsp olive oil
🌶️ Chili powder, paprika
🌿 Cumin
🧄 Garlic powder
🧂 Salt & black pepper

🍚 Cilantro-Lime Rice

🍚 1½ cups cooked rice
🧈 Butter or olive oil
🍋 Lime zest & juice
🌿 Fresh cilantro

🥗 Bowl Toppings

🥬 Romaine or mixed greens
🫘 Black beans
🌽 Corn
🍅 Cherry tomatoes
🧅 Red onion
🧀 Cheese
🥑 Avocado & guacamole

🥣 Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing

🥛 Sour cream or Greek yogurt
🥄 Mayonnaise
🍋 Lime juice
🫒 Olive oil
🌿 Cilantro
🧄 Garlic

👩‍🍳 Assemble

🥬 Greens → 🍚 Rice → 🍗 Chicken → 🥗 Toppings → 🥣 Dressing

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🥓 BLT Salad Bowl

🧾 Ingredients

🥬 Romaine or iceberg lettuce
🥓 Crispy bacon
🍅 Cherry tomatoes
🧀 Fresh mozzarella balls
🧅 Red onion
🥑 Avocado
🥚 Hard-boiled eggs
🥖 Croutons

🥣 Creamy Dressing

🥛 Mayonnaise
🥄 Sour cream or Greek yogurt
🍋 Lemon juice
🧄 Garlic & onion powder
🧂 Salt & pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔥 Cook bacon until crispy.
🥣 Whisk dressing ingredients.
🥗 Assemble salad beautifully.
✨ Drizzle dressing just before serving.

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Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Alfredo Pasta

 

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Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients

Chicken

• 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter

Garlic Butter Sauce

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Pasta

• 12 oz (340 g) fettuccine
• Salt for boiling water

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Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Pasta

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cook fettuccine until al dente.
• Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.

2️⃣ Season & Sear the Chicken

• Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
• Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
• Remove chicken from skillet and rest.

3️⃣ Make the Garlic Butter Sauce

• In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
• Pour in chicken broth and scrape the pan.
• Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
• Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thick and creamy.
• Stir in parsley and red pepper flakes.

4️⃣ Combine & Serve

• Slice the chicken and return it to the pan, spooning sauce over it.
• Toss pasta with some sauce and a splash of pasta water if needed.
• Serve chicken alongside creamy pasta.
• Drizzle extra sauce on top and garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

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Tips

• Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts
• Add lemon juice at the end for brightness 🍋
• Serve with garlic bread or a green salad