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Marry Me Lasagna Ingredients • 20 oz. sun-dried tomatoes in oil, tomatoes finely chopped, plus more for serving, plus 5 Tbsp. sun-dried tomato oil, divided • 10 garlic cloves, minced • Kosher salt • 1/4 cup (30 g.) all-purpose flour • 2 cups heavy cream • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh thyme leaves • 3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes • 4 oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about 2 cup

Pan Fried Chicken with Cream Sauce 🤤 Ingredients • 1 cup milk • 1 cup Italian bread crumbs, or Panko bread crumbs mixed with Italian seasoning • 1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese, divided • 4 chicken breasts , cut into halves (8 pieces total) and pounded to ½ inch thick • 1/4 cup butter • 1 cup chicken broth • 2 cups whipping cream • 1 teaspoon dried basil • salt and pepper • fresh chopped basil, (for garnish)

Smothered Pepper Steak INGREDIENTS • 1¼ teaspoons seasoned salt, such as Lawry's • ½ teaspoon onion powder • ½ teaspoon garlic powder • ¼ teaspoon black pepper • 1½ pounds stir-fry steak, or ribeye, sirloin or New York strip, trimmed and cut into 4-inch-thick slices, patted dry • ¼ cup all-purpose flour • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more as needed • 1 large yellow or sweet onion, halved and sliced • 2 sma

🌽 Creamy Corn Chowder Ingredients- I added some chicken for extra protein. Corn Stock • 4 cups chicken broth • 1½ cups milk • 1 cup heavy cream • Corn cobs (from fresh corn) Chowder • 4 cups corn kernels (from 4–5 ears of corn) • 4 oz bacon, chopped • 1 large onion, finely diced • 1 large carrot, diced • 3 stalks celery, finely diced • 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced • 2–3 tsp sea salt, to taste • ¼ tsp black pepper • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional) • Cho

Ice fishing > dinner 🧊🎣➡️🍽️ Nothing beats fresh-caught crappie, fried up crispy and golden. Simple. Crunchy. Absolutely worth standing on the ice for. Crispy Breaded Crappie ▫️ ¾ cup cornmeal ▫️ 1½ cups panko ▫️ Salt to taste ▫️ 1½–2 cups cooking oil Lightly season, bread, and fry until golden brown. Serve hot and try not to eat them straight off the paper towel 😅 #IceFishing #Crappie #FreshCatch #FishFry #CrispyAndGolden #FromIceToPlate #HomeCooking

Creamy Baked Mac & Cheese (Half Batch) • 8 oz elbow macaroni • ½ tbsp olive oil • 3 tbsp unsalted butter • 1/6 cup all-purpose flour • 1½ cups whole milk • ½ cup heavy cream • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded • 1 cup Gouda cheese, shredded • Salt & pepper to taste Topping • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs • 2 tbsp butter, melted • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded • ⅛ tsp smoked paprika (or regular) Directions 1️⃣ Preheat oven to

🥦🧀 Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup Ingredients • ¼ cup unsalted butter • ½ cup diced onion (yellow or white) • 1 cup shredded carrots • 2½–3 cups broccoli florets, chopped small • 1½ cups chicken broth • 1 cup milk • 1 cup heavy whipping cream • ¼ cup all-purpose flour • 1½ tsp kosher salt • ½ tsp black pepper • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional) • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ⸻ Instructions 1. Sauté veggies In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt butter. A

❄️ Snow Day Eats: One-Pot Cajun Ranch Chicken Pasta 🍝🔥 Snowed in? This creamy, cozy pasta is the answer. One pot, big flavor, and ready in under 40 minutes. What you’ll need: 🧈 Butter 🍗 Chicken (breast or thighs, cubed) 🌶️ Cajun seasoning 🧅 Onion 🌶️ Poblano peppers 🧄 Garlic 🍝 Short-cut pasta 🥛 Milk 🧀 Cream cheese & parmesan 🥗 Ranch dressing 🌿 Parsley + chili flakes (optional) How to make it: 1️⃣ In a large pot, melt butter and cook chicken with Cajun seasoning un

Fermenting Peppers → Hot Sauce (We have 8 jars made with 8 different varieties of peppers, fruits, and spices) (We saved are drained pepper mixture to dehydrate for a dry rub) Step 1: Pick Your Peppers 🌶️ Jalapeños (mild) 🌶️ Serranos (medium) 🌶️ Habaneros (hot) 🌶️ Mix for depth Step 2: Prep 🔪 Remove stems (keep seeds for heat) 🧄 Add garlic, onion, or fruit (pineapple/mango works great) 🥣 Pack tightly into a clean jar Step 3: Brine 💧 2–3% salt brine (About 1 tbsp salt

Marry Me Chicken Meatball Soup Ingredients Chicken Meatballs • 1 large egg • 1 garlic clove, minced • 2 oz Parmesan, finely grated (about 1 cup) • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs • 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped • 2 Tbsp heavy cream • 1 tsp fresh thyme • ¾ tsp kosher salt • ¼ tsp black pepper • 1 lb ground chicken • 2 Tbsp olive oil Soup • ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced • 2 Tbsp oil from sun-dried tomato jar, divided • 1 shallot, minced • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1 Tbsp tomato past

Ingredients • Butter • Onion, diced • Carrots, sliced or julienned • Celery, sliced • Garlic, minced • Fresh thyme • Salt & black pepper • Chicken stock • Rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped • Pasta (orzo, egg noodles, or small pasta) • Fresh parsley, chopped Instructions 1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. 2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5–7 minutes. 3. Stir in garlic and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook until fragrant,

Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce Ingredients • 6-8 chicken thighs or breasts • ⅓ cup olive oil or melted butter • 6 clove garlic • 1 jalapeño, seeded if desired and chopped • 1 tbsp ground cumin • 1 tbsp smoked paprika • 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper •¼ cup chopped cilantro and/or parsley • 1 mango, chopped • 1 avocado, chopped Creamy Green Herb Sauce • ½ cup mayo • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt • ½ cup fresh cilantro • ¼ cup fresh parsley • 2 jalapeños • 2 clove garlic

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta Ingredients • 1(8 ounce)jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes • 1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed • 4 tsp Italian seasoning • 1 tsp paprika or smoked paprika • red pepper flakes • kosher salt and black pepper • ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese • 2 tbsp salted butter • 1 medium shallot, chopped • 2 clove garlic, chopped • 1 lb short cut pasta • 1 cup heavy cream • 2 tsp Dijon mustard • 2 cup fresh baby spinach • juice of 1 lemon Directi

Cookie week is almost here! 🎄🍪🎅👩‍🍳 Please join us Monday December 15th thru Thursday December 19th LIVE on our TikTok page! Watch us make every single delicious cookie and dessert! We hope to see you there!!! #baking #christmas #cookies #fyp

Chicken Marsala Meatballs Ingredients • 1½ Ib ground chicken • ½ cup Panko bread crumbs • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 egg, beaten • kosher salt and black pepper • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 2 tbsp salted butter • 2 cup sliced mushrooms • 2 shallots, chopped • 3 clove garlic, chopped • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar • 1 cup chicken broth • ¾ cup dry marsala wine • ¾ cup heavy cream • chili flakes • ½ cup shredded fontina Directions Heat 2 tablespoons ol

Braised Short Ribs Ingredients ▢ 3 Tablespoons olive oil ▢ 1 yellow onion , diced ▢ 3 carrots , chopped ▢ 8 whole beef short ribs ,...

Pasta with Pumpkin and Sausage Ingredients • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1...

Skillet Tomato Cheddar Chicken Pot Pie Ingredients • 3 oz prosciutto (optional) • 4 tbsp salted butter or olive oil • 1...

Healthier Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper Ingredients • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ...

Patty Pan Summer Squash Soup #pattypansquash #soup #growyourownfood #gardening #fyp