Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

Comfort food at its best — tender beef, rich gravy, and creamy mashed potatoes.

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Ingredients:

For the beef & gravy:

• 1½ lb beef stew meat or chuck, cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional, for extra flavor)
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp thyme or Italian seasoning
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch (for thickening)

For the mashed potatoes:

• 2 lb potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3 tbsp butter
• ½ cup milk or cream
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Garlic powder (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Cook the potatoes
   Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 minutes).
   Drain, add butter and milk, mash until smooth. Season and set aside.

2. Brown the beef
   Heat oil in a large pan or pot.
   Season beef with salt & pepper.
   Brown beef on all sides (5–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.

3. Make the gravy
   In the same pot, add onion and sauté until soft.
   Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
   Sprinkle flour, stir 1 minute.
   Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire, soy sauce, paprika, thyme. Stir well.

4. Simmer
   Return beef to pot. Cover and simmer on low 45–60 minutes until tender.
   (Or pressure cook 20 minutes / slow cooker 6–8 hours.)

5. Serve
   Spoon beef and gravy generously over mashed potatoes 🤍

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🔥 Optional upgrades:

• Add mushrooms
• Add carrots & peas
• Finish with fresh parsley
• Use cream instead of milk in gravy for extra richness

This is perfect winter comfort food — especially if you love cozy meals like harira 😉

Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce

 

Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce

Rich, creamy, and full of garlic-butter flavor — perfect for lunch or dinner!

Ingredients:

For the chicken:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika (optional)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

For the pasta & sauce:

• 12 oz linguine (or fettuccine)
• 3 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Cook the chicken
   Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
   Season chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
   Add chicken and cook 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
   Add minced garlic and cook 1 more minute. Remove chicken and set aside.

3. Make the Alfredo sauce
   In the same pan, melt butter.
   Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
   Pour in heavy cream and milk. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
   Add Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper. Stir until creamy.

4. Combine everything
   Add cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce.
   Toss well until everything is coated.

5. Serve
   Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot 😍

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🔥 Optional add-ins:

• Mushrooms
• Broccoli
• Spinach
• Shrimp instead of chicken

Perfect for family dinners or party meals 💯

Can You Spot All the Triangles

 

This is a classic “count the triangles” puzzle 👀🔺

If you count all possible triangles (small ones and bigger ones made by combining them), the correct answer is:

👉 10 triangles

Explanation (simple):

• 6 small individual triangles
• 3 medium triangles
• 1 big triangle (the whole shape)

Total: 6 + 3 + 1 = 10

So if you saw 10, your eyes are sharp 😄

braised beef short ribs in a rich, glossy sauce 😍

 

This looks like braised beef short ribs in a rich, glossy sauce 😍 — tender, slow-cooked, and full of deep flavor. Here’s a complete recipe you can use (restaurant style):

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Braised Beef Short Ribs (Fall-Off-The-Bone)

Ingredients:

• 1.5–2 kg beef short ribs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & black pepper
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup red wine (or more broth)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• Chili flakes (optional)
• Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions:

1. Sear the ribs

Season ribs with salt & pepper.
Heat oil in a heavy pot and brown ribs on all sides (3–4 min per side).
Remove and set aside.

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2. Build the sauce

In same pot:

• Add onion, carrots → sauté 5 min.
• Add garlic + tomato paste → cook 1 min.
• Pour in wine + broth.
• Add soy sauce, sugar, spices, bay leaves.

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3. Braise

Return ribs to pot. Liquid should cover halfway.
Cover and cook:

• Oven: 160°C (320°F) for 2.5–3 hours
  or
• Stovetop: very low heat for 2.5 hours

Until meat is falling off the bone.

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4. Finish

Remove lid last 20 minutes to thicken sauce.
Spoon sauce over ribs, garnish with parsley.

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Serve with:

• Mashed potatoes 🥔
• Rice or butter noodles
• Or Moroccan khobz 😋

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Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini with Cajun Alfredo Sauce

 

Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini with Cajun Alfredo Sauce 🍝🔥
Creamy, spicy, and packed with flavor — this is a restaurant-style dish you can make in 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-size pieces)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ tsp Cajun seasoning
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt & black pepper, to taste

For the Pasta:

• 500g (18 oz) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
• Water + salt for boiling

Cajun Alfredo Sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup whole milk
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (more if you like it spicy)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

Optional Garnish:

• Fresh parsley
• Extra Parmesan
• Chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Cook the Tortellini

Boil tortellini in salted water according to package instructions.
Drain and set aside.

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2. Cook the Chicken

In a large pan:

• Heat butter + olive oil.
• Add chicken, season with Cajun, paprika, salt & pepper.
• Cook 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
• Add garlic, sauté 30 seconds.
• Remove chicken and set aside.

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3. Make the Cajun Alfredo Sauce

In the same pan:

• Add butter, then cream + milk.
• Bring to gentle simmer.
• Add Parmesan, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder.
• Stir until thick and creamy (3–5 minutes).

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4. Combine

• Add chicken back to the sauce.
• Add cooked tortellini.
• Toss everything until well coated.

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5. Serve

Top with parsley, extra Parmesan, and chili flakes 😍

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Tips

• Want it spicier? Add hot sauce or extra Cajun.
• Add mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies.
• You can replace chicken with shrimp — works perfectly.

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complete, easy recipe

 

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🥐 Sausage Rolls (Classic Puff Pastry)

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought)
• 500g sausages or seasoned ground meat
• 1 egg (for brushing)
• 1 tsp mustard (optional)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt to taste
• Sesame or nigella seeds (optional)

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Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the filling
If using sausages, remove the casing and place the meat in a bowl.
Mix with mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and salt.

2️⃣ Cut the pastry
Roll out the puff pastry and cut into long rectangles.

3️⃣ Fill and roll
Place a line of meat in the center of each strip.
Roll the pastry over the filling and seal the edge.

4️⃣ Slice and brush
Cut into small rolls. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle seeds if using.

5️⃣ Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden and puffed.

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Grilled Fish with Crispy Fries

 

Here’s a complete, easy recipe for Grilled Fish with Crispy Fries — restaurant style but simple to make at home 😋🔥

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🐟 Grilled Fish with Crispy Fries

Ingredients

For the Grilled Fish:

• 4 fish fillets (tilapia, seabass, cod, or any white fish)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley or coriander

For the Crispy Fries:

• 4 large potatoes
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (secret for extra crisp!)
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying (or air fryer)

Optional Sauce (Garlic Lemon):

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• Salt & pepper

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Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Fish

In a bowl mix: Olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt & pepper.
Coat the fish well and marinate at least 20–30 minutes.

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2️⃣ Prepare the Fries

• Peel and cut potatoes into sticks.
• Soak in cold water 30 minutes (removes starch).
• Drain and dry very well.
• Toss with cornstarch + salt.

Fry method:

• Fry at 160°C (320°F) for 5–6 min (first fry).
• Rest 10 min.
• Fry again at 190°C (375°F) until golden & crispy.

Air fryer:

• Spray with oil.
• Air fry at 200°C for 18–22 min, shaking halfway.

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3️⃣ Grill the Fish

• Heat grill pan or BBQ.
• Brush with oil.
• Grill fish 3–4 min per side until golden and flaky.

(You can also pan-sear or bake at 200°C for 12–15 min)

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4️⃣ Make the Sauce

Mix all sauce ingredients and chill 10 minutes.

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Serve With:

• Lemon wedges 🍋
• Fresh salad or coleslaw
• Garlic sauce or tartar sauce

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Pro Tips:

• Add chili powder if you like spicy 🌶️
• Use panko instead of cornstarch for breaded fish version.
• Perfect dish for summer BBQ or light dinner.

Simple, crispy, juicy, and always a hit 👌🔥