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Ever since I can remember, I was fascinated by different cuisines and flavors. When I finally started to cook on my own, I discovered how much joy I get from watching others enjoy my creations. Today, I’m excited to share those delicious and nutritious recipes with you.
From healthy quick bites to an impressive meal for your friends and family, I'm here to give you the skills and confidence to ace each recipe. Browse my site for flavorful inspirations and don’t forget to subscribe to get new ideas straight to your inbox.
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Pork Saltimbocca
🍽️✨ THIS PORK DISH IS NEXT-LEVEL GOOD ✨🍽️ Juicy pork. Crispy prosciutto. Melty cheese. And those buttery peas on the side? 🤤 This Pork Saltimbocca with Peas is giving restaurant-quality dinner… but made right at home in just 35 minutes 🔥 ⸻ 🛒 Ingredients: • 4 boneless pork chops • Salt • 3 tbsp olive oil • 1/2 cup flour • 1 shallot (chopped) • Fresh sage leaves • 1/2 cup dry white wine • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth • 5 slices prosciutto • 1 cup fontina cheese • 1/4 cup parme
justahomecook2017
Apr 81 min read
Homemade Coconut Cream Eggs
Homemade Coconut Cream Eggs Ingredients • 8 oz of cream cheese, softened • 1 tablespoon of softened butter • 4 cups of powdered sugar • 1 cup of grated coconut • 2 cups chocolate melting wafers INSTRUCTIONS 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 2. In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer beat cream cheese and butter until blended. Add powdered sugar gradually. Add coconut and use a mixing spoon to make sure it is well incorporated. Refrigerate for about 1 hou
justahomecook2017
Apr 31 min read
Marry Me Lasagna
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
justahomecook2017
Feb 162 min read
Pan Fried Chicken with Cream Sauce
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)
justahomecook2017
Feb 131 min read
Smothered Pepper Steak
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
justahomecook2017
Feb 132 min read
One-Pot Cajun Ranch Chicken Pasta
❄️ 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
justahomecook2017
Jan 251 min read
Marry Me Chicken Meatball Soup
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
justahomecook2017
Jan 132 min read
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
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,
justahomecook2017
Jan 121 min read
Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce
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
justahomecook2017
Jan 71 min read
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
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
justahomecook2017
Dec 2, 20251 min read
Chicken Marsala Meatballs
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
justahomecook2017
Dec 1, 20251 min read
Braised Short Ribs
Braised Short Ribs Ingredients ▢ 3 Tablespoons olive oil ▢ 1 yellow onion , diced ▢ 3 carrots , chopped ▢ 8 whole beef short ribs ,...
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Sep 24, 20252 min read
Pasta with Pumpkin and Sausage
Pasta with Pumpkin and Sausage Ingredients • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1...
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Sep 23, 20252 min read
Skillet Tomato Cheddar Chicken Pot Pie
Skillet Tomato Cheddar Chicken Pot Pie Ingredients • 3 oz prosciutto (optional) • 4 tbsp salted butter or olive oil • 1...
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Sep 22, 20252 min read
Healthier Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper
Healthier Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper Ingredients • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ...
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Sep 16, 20251 min read
Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken
Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken Ingredients • 1½ lb boneless, skinless...
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Sep 2, 20252 min read
Zucchini Brownies
Zucchini Brownies - These are incredibly delicious! Ingredients • ½ cup vegetable oil ...
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Sep 2, 20251 min read
Granny’s Bread and Butter Pickles
Granny's Bread and Butter Pickles Ingredients • 3 pounds pickling cucumbers • 1 pound...
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Aug 27, 20253 min read
Making & Canning Tomato Sauce
Making & Canning Tomato Sauce (9 Quarts) Ingredients • 25 lbs Tomatoes ...
justahomecook2017
Aug 27, 20251 min read
One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta Ingredients • 2 tbsp salted butter •1 lb boneless...
justahomecook2017
Aug 27, 20251 min read
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