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04/28/2025

Grilled Sausages with Sweet Potato Mash & Greens 🌭🥔

📝 Ingredients:

🔹 For the Sausages & Greens:

4 pork or chicken sausages
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup spinach
1/2 cup green peas
1/2 cup shredded Brussels sprouts
1/4 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
🔸 For the Sweet Potato Mash:

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled & chopped
1 tbsp butter
1/4 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
🍽️ Step by Step:

1️⃣ Prepare the Sweet Potato Mash:

Boil sweet potatoes for 15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
2️⃣ Cook the Sausages:

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Grill the sausages for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
3️⃣ Sauté the Greens:

In the same pan, add butter, garlic powder, Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, spinach, and peas. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Season with salt and pepper.
4️⃣ Assemble the Plate:

Spread the sweet potato mash on a plate, place the grilled sausages on top, and add the sautéed greens on the side.
5️⃣ Garnish & Serve:

Top with an extra dollop of butter for extra richness. Serve hot and enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories: ~450 per serving | Protein: ~25g per serving

04/28/2025

Sicilian Steak Poached in Tomato Sauce .

Ingredients:

4 boneless sirloin steaks (about 6 oz each)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt and black pepper to taste

½ cup dry red wine

¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, for garnish

Crusty bread or polenta, for serving

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wide pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the red wine and bring the sauce to a simmer.

Season steaks with salt and pepper. Nestle them into the tomato sauce, reduce heat to low, cover partially, and let simmer gently for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Once the steaks are tender and infused with flavor, remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle with fresh basil and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Serve hot with crusty bread or over creamy polenta.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Kcal: 455 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

04/28/2025

Herb-Roasted Chicken Dinner 🍗🥕

📝 Ingredients :

1 whole chicken leg quarter (or bone-in thigh & drumstick)

2 cups fresh green beans, ends trimmed

2 cups baby carrots

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter, melted

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp smoked paprika

Salt & black pepper to taste

2 cloves garlic, minced

Optional: splash of lemon juice for that zesty kick

🍽️ How to Make It:

1️⃣ Season That Chicken Right:

Rub the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Get that crispy, flavor-packed skin going for a real comfort food favorite.

2️⃣ Roast to Golden Glory:

Bake chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 35–40 mins until juicy and fall-off-the-bone tender. This step is your ultimate dinner MVP move.

3️⃣ Sauté Those Green Beans:

In a skillet, toss green beans with a bit of olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté 5–7 mins until vibrant and just tender—fresh veggie glow-up incoming.

4️⃣ Glaze Up the Carrots:

Toss baby carrots in melted butter, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt. Roast or sauté until caramelized and fork-tender for that sweet and savory sidekick vibe.

5️⃣ Plate It Like a Pro:

Serve up your golden roast chicken with garlicky green beans and buttery carrots. Drizzle with pan juices and hit with a squeeze of lemon if you're feelin’ fancy. That’s a full-on comfort food win right there.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Calories: ~450 per serving | Protein: ~38g per serving

04/18/2025

Seafood Stuffed Bread its
A crispy bread bowl filled with a creamy shrimp and crab topping. A rich and comforting dish.

Ingredients :
- 2 round buns (balls)
- 1 c. with butter soup
- 1/2 chopped onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 200 g peeled prawns, chopped
- 200 grams of crab meat
- 1 cup of cream
- 1/2 cup of grated cheese
- Sel, poivre
- Fresh parsley

Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Cut the tops of the buns and avoid them.
- Put back the onion and garlic in the butter. Add the shrimp and crab
- Pour the cream, salt, pepper, add the cheese and let thicken.
- Fill the buns and bake for 10 minutes. Sift some parsley before serving.

Preparation time: 15 min | Cooking time: 15 min| Total time: 30 min | Calories (Kcal): 520 | Servings: 2 ories🧀🍽️

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04/17/2025

Garlic Butter Lobster and Scallops

Ingredients:

2 lobster tails, peeled and deveined

12 scallops, cleaned

3 tbsp butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

Prep the Seafood:

If not already done, peel and devein the lobster tails, cutting them lengthwise to expose the meat. Pat the lobster and scallops dry with a paper towel.

Cook the Lobster and Scallops:

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add the lobster tails and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the meat is opaque and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

In the same skillet, add the scallops and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:

In the same skillet, melt another tablespoon of butter if needed. Add paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 1 minute.

Combine and Serve:

Return the lobster and scallops to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic butter sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, until everything is evenly coated and heated through.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes:

For extra richness, drizzle a little more melted butter over the lobster and scallops before serving.

Serve over pasta, rice, or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 20 mins | Kcal: 350 | Servings: 4

04/17/2025

🥗 Ocean pasta salad
A fresh, complete and ideal salad for summer, which combines the sweet taste of surimi with the freshness of shrimp.

Ingredients for 4 people:
250 g pasta (farfalle, fusilli or shells)

150 g surimi (crumbs or chopsticks)

100 grams of cooked and deveined prawns

1 tomato

1/2 cucumber

3 tablespoons of mayonnaise

1 tablespoon of lemon juice

Sel, poivre

Chive or dill (optional)

Preparation:
Pasta Bake: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain them then let them cool.

Preparation of vegetables: Cut the tomato into small cubes and the cucumber into half rounds.

Assembling: In a salad bowl, mix the chilled pasta, surimi, shrimp, tomato and cucumber.

Preparation of the sauce: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the juice of lemon. Salt, pepper, then add to ingredients in salad bowl.

Finish: Mix well, parsley with chives or dill if you wish.

Service: Reserve fresh until served.

04/17/2025

👉Garlic Butter Steak with Cheesy Herb Pasta — a luxurious yet comforting dinner that balances juicy, seared steak with rich, garlicky butter and a creamy, herbed cheese pasta. It’s the kind of meal that feels gourmet but is easy enough to whip up on a weeknight.

Garlic Butter Steak with Cheesy Herb Pasta
Servings: 2–4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Total Time: ~45 minutes

Ingredients
For the Garlic Butter Steak:
2 ribeye, strip, or sirloin steaks (about 1–1½ inches thick)
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, smashed
2–3 sprigs fresh thyme and/or rosemary
Optional: ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

For the Cheesy Herb Pasta:
8 oz pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella or fontina
¼ cup cream cheese (optional for richness)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
Salt and pepper to taste
Pasta water, as needed for consistency

Instructions
1. Prep the Steaks
Take steaks out of the fridge 20–30 minutes before cooking. Pat dry and season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.

2. Cook the Pasta
Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

3. Sear the Steaks
In a cast iron skillet or heavy pan, heat olive oil over high heat until shimmering.
Sear steaks for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust based on thickness and doneness preference).
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter, smashed garlic, herbs, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Tilt the pan and spoon the melted garlic-herb butter over the steaks for 1–2 minutes to baste.
Remove steaks from pan, tent with foil, and rest 5–10 minutes.

4. Make the Cheesy Herb Pasta
In a separate skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add cream cheese if using and whisk until smooth.
Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella, letting it melt into a creamy sauce.
Add Italian seasoning, chopped parsley, and salt & pepper to taste.
Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water a bit at a time until desired consistency is reached.

To Serve
Slice rested steak against the grain.
Plate the pasta, top with steak slices, and spoon some of the reserved garlic butter from the pan over the top.
Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.

Pro Tips
Steak doneness guide: Use a meat thermometer for precision — 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium.
Don’t skip resting: This keeps the steak juicy.
Pasta swap: Try garlic butter gnocchi or herbed orzo as alternatives.
Add-ins: Sautéed mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes elevate the pasta beautifully.

Suggested Sides
Roasted asparagus or broccolini
A crisp arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette
Garlic bread or focaccia for extra indulgence

04/16/2025

Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa & Lime-Chili Sauce

INGREDIENTS
👇🍇
For the Bowls:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1–2 ripe avocados, sliced
1 large ripe mango, diced
2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Lime wedges (for serving)
For the Lime-Chili Sauce:
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
1 tsp chili powder
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1 tsp honey or agave
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mango Salsa:
1 diced mango
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
Juice of 1 lime
1–2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Salt to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Prepare the mango salsa by combining diced mango, red onion, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Mix well and set aside in the fridge.
Step 2: Make the lime-chili sauce by whisking together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chili powder, lime zest and juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.
Step 3: Pat the shrimp dry and season with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
Step 4: Assemble the bowls by adding a base of cooked rice or quinoa to each bowl. Arrange grilled shrimp, sliced avocado, and mango salsa on top.
Step 5: Drizzle lime-chili sauce generously over the bowls. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy immediately!...

04/16/2025

Chicken fingers in Creamy Chorizo Sauce

Ingredients :

* 500g chicken nuggets
* 200g sweet or strong chorizo (depending on preference)
*1 onion, chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, crushed
* 20cl thick sour cream
* 10cl dry white wine
* 1 cc sweet paprika
* The olive oil
* salt and pepper

Preparation:

1. Cutting the chorizo into rounds. Browning the onion and garlic in the olive oil.
2. Add the chorizo and paprika, cook for 5 min.
3. Add the chicken strips, golden them on all sides.
4. Thaw with white wine, allow to reduce slightly.
5. Pour sour cream, salt, pepper. Let simmer for 10-15 min on low heat until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thickened.
6. Serve with rice, pasta or potatoes. Enjoy your meal! 😋"""

04/16/2025

Ultimate Grilled Chicken Wings with Greek Salad & Crispy Fries 🍗🥗🍟

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: ~550 kcal

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Wings:

🍗 Chicken wings - 2 lbs
🌶️ Paprika - 1 tsp
🧂 Garlic powder - 1 tsp
🌿 Dried oregano - 1 tsp
🥄 Olive oil - 2 tbsp
🍋 Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
🧂 Salt & pepper - to taste

For the Greek Salad:

🥬 Romaine lettuce - 4 cups (chopped)
🍅 Tomatoes - 2 (diced)
🥒 Cucumber - 1 (sliced)
🧅 Red onion - 1/2 (thinly sliced)
🧀 Feta cheese - 1/2 cup (crumbled)
🫒 Olives - 1/4 cup (optional)
🥄 Olive oil - 2 tbsp
🍋 Lemon juice - 2 tbsp
🧂 Salt & pepper - to taste

For the Crispy Fries:

🥔 Potatoes - 3 large (cut into fries)
🥄 Olive oil - 2 tbsp
🌿 Dried thyme - 1/2 tsp
🧂 Salt - to taste

Directions:

Prepare the Chicken Wings:
In a bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, oregano, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken wings in the marinade and let them rest for 10 minutes. Grill the wings on medium heat for 20-25 minutes, flipping occasionally until crispy and cooked through.

Make the Salad:

In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Add feta cheese and olives (if using). Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Toss gently and season with salt and pepper.

Cook the Fries:

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the potato fries with olive oil, thyme, and salt. Spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

Assemble and Serve:

On a plate, serve the grilled chicken wings alongside the crispy fries and a generous portion of Greek salad.

Notes & Variations:

Add a spicy kick by including chili powder or cayenne pepper in the chicken marinade.
For extra crispy fries, soak the potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes, then dry before baking.
Substitute fries with sweet potatoes for a healthier twist.

04/15/2025

Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches 🧀🥖🇮🇹
Hot, cheesy, and loaded with deli meats — perfect for lunch, dinner, or game day!
⸻
Ingredients (Makes 4 Subs):
• 4 sub rolls or hoagie buns
• ¼ lb salami
• ¼ lb ham
• ¼ lb pepperoni or capicola
• ¼ lb roast beef (optional for extra heartiness)
• 8 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup banana peppers or pepperoncini, sliced
• ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup Italian dressing
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
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Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Assemble the Subs:
• Slice the sub rolls open but not all the way through.
• Brush the insides lightly with Italian dressing.
• Layer the meats, cheese, onions, and banana peppers inside each roll.
3. Top & Bake:
• Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment.
• Mix the melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
• Brush the tops of the rolls generously with the butter mixture.
4. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and the tops are golden.
5. Serve Hot:
• Serve with olives, chips, or a side salad!
⸻
Tips:
• Want it spicy? Add crushed red pepper or spicy giardiniera.
• For a crispier crust, broil for the last 1–2 minutes.
• Customize with your favorite meats and cheeses — mortadella, turkey, or Swiss work great too!
These baked Italian subs are melty, meaty perfection!

04/14/2025

Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa & Lime-Chili Sauce

INGREDIENTS
For the Bowls:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1–2 ripe avocados, sliced
1 large ripe mango, diced
2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Lime wedges (for serving)
For the Lime-Chili Sauce:
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
1 tsp chili powder
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1 tsp honey or agave
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mango Salsa:
1 diced mango
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
Juice of 1 lime
1–2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Salt to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Prepare the mango salsa by combining diced mango, red onion, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Mix well and set aside in the fridge.
Step 2: Make the lime-chili sauce by whisking together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chili powder, lime zest and juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.
Step 3: Pat the shrimp dry and season with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
Step 4: Assemble the bowls by adding a base of cooked rice or quinoa to each bowl. Arrange grilled shrimp, sliced avocado, and mango salsa on top.
Step 5: Drizzle lime-chili sauce generously over the bowls. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy immediately!

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