Creamed Spinach Tortellini

 

Ingredients:�-1 pound of stuffed tortellini, cooked & drained (use your fave)�-3 tablespoons of butter�-2 tablespoons of flour�-1 1/2 cups of half & half�-1/2 teaspoon of salt�-1/2 teaspoon of roasted garlic powder�-1/2 teaspoon of fresh ground black pepper�-1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg�-1 cup of parmesan cheese�-4 ounces of room temperature cream cheese�-1/2 cup of smoked gouda cheese�-16 ounces of frozen spinach, thawed and drained�-a pinch of red pepper flakes

1. In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter. When the butter is melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 90 seconds until the flour taste has cooked out.
�2. Then, add in the half and half and stir well to combine. It’s a good idea to make sure the heat is on high at this point and as soon as it starts to thicken, lower the heat back to medium.
�3. Add in all of the other ingredients except the tortellini and stir occasionally to combine well and to prevent from sticking.
�4. Once the sauce is thick, toss in the pasta and serve.

Ingredients for shrimp :
-1 pound jumbo shrimp, cleaned
-1 tablespoon of Old Bay Seasoning
-1/2 teaspoon of salt
-1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil

1. Toss the shrimp together with the olive oil, salt, and Old Bay.

2. Get a skillet hot and then sauté the shrimp on both sides until they’re cooked through. Serve immediately.

Easy One-Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls

 

This is wonderful and sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite sized pieces
3 tablespoon of olive oil
1/4 cup of diced yellow onion
1 cup of uncooked extra-long grain rice
1-14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes, drained
1-15 oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
1 teaspoon of cumin
2-1/2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups of colby jack, monterey jack or cheddar cheese
kosher salt and pepper
freshly diced tomatoes
diced green onions
sour cream
guacamole
Directions
Start by sautéing onions in 2 tablespoon of olive oil until they start to soften.
Season diced chicken with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
Add chicken to pan and cook over medium high heat until chicken has started to brown.
Move chicken to one side of pan, in the other side of the pan add an additional tablespoon of olive oil and sauté uncooked rice for about 2 minutes or just until some grains start to turn golden brown.
Stir in black beans, canned tomatoes, chicken broth, garlic powder, chili powder and cumin.
Bring to a simmer, cover and reduce heat to low.
Cook about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
Sprinkle with cheese, recover and let set for 2-3 off heat to melt cheese. Garnish with fresh tomatoes, green onions, sour cream and guacamole.

Sloppy Joes Texas 😋😋

 

* ingredients:
° 1 pound beef-ground
° Olive or canola oil as wanted
° Half a c water
° 1 c ketchup
° 1 tsp brown sugar
° 1 minced garlic clove or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
° 1 chopped red or green pepper
° ½ yellow onion, chop (or small)
° 1 tsp yellow mustard
° 12 slices of American cheese
° 6 slices Texas Toast (see note)
* instructions :
1. Heat fry pan on moderate heat.
2. Adding oil.
3. Adding meat, sweet pepper, also onion (& garlic if using fresh).
4. Cook, stirring constantly, breaking up any large pieces of meat with a wooden spoon until meat is fully cooked.
5. Get rid of any excess grease.
6. Turn down the heat.
7. Now add the water, ketchup, mustard, garlic (if using powder), Worcestershire sauce, and sugar.
8. Stir well and cook for 8 minutes or until sauce is thicker.
9. Meanwhile, heat the grill.
10. Grill Texas toast until golden.
11. Now add a piece of cheese to each slice of toast and roast for half a minute.
12. Putting little of meat mixture on top of every piece of toast with cheese. Add another slice of cheese on top.
13. Roast again until cheese melts.
Enjoy ! ❤️

COCONUT ALPHAJORS 🥥

 

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- 1 cup of grated coconut
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 3 egg whites
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Dulce de leche (needed amount)
- Extra grated coconut to decorate
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1. In a bowl, mix the grated coconut with the sugar.
2. Add the egg whites and vanilla essence.  Mix until you get a homogeneous mass.
3. Add the cornstarch and continue mixing until well incorporated.
4. Take small portions of dough and form balls.  Then flatten them into disk shapes.
5. Place the discs on a previously greased oven tray or with baking paper.
6. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C) and bake the coconut discs for about 15-20 minutes or until golden.
7. Remove the discs from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
8. Once the discs are cold, spread a layer of dulce de leche on the bottom of one of the discs, then place another disc on top to form the alfajor.
9. Finally, pass the edges of the alfajor through extra grated coconut to decorate.

Easy Croissants Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold

• 2/3 cup milk, cold

• 1 egg for egg wash

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix well.

2. Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until you have a coarse, crumbly mixture.

3. Gradually add the cold milk and mix until a dough forms.

4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it briefly, just until it comes together.

5. Roll the dough into a rectangle, then fold it into thirds like a letter.

6. Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times.

7. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

8. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

9. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle. Cut it into triangles.

10. Roll each triangle tightly, starting from the wide end, to form croissants.

11. Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

12. Beat the egg and brush it over the croissants for a golden finish.

13. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the croissants are golden brown and flaky.

14. Enjoy your freshly baked, buttery croissants!

Prep Time: 20 minutes + chilling time | Cooking Time: 15-18 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes (including chilling time)

Calories: Varies based on serving size | Servings: Makes 12 croissants

Old Fashioned Butter Cake 😍

 

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted

- 1 1/4 cups sugar

- 1 tablespoon baking powder

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 1/2 cup butter, softened

- 1 cup milk

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 2 eggs

Directions:

Preheat Oven:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Add Wet Ingredients:

3. Add the softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.

Add Eggs:

4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Continue to beat the batter until smooth and well combined.

Pour into Pan:

5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.

Bake the Cake:

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool and Serve:

7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with your favorite frosting. Enjoy your classic Old Fashioned Butter Cake!

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes

Kcal: 250 kcal per serving | Servings: 9 servings

🧅🍖 French Onion Meatloaf 🍖🧅

 

Ingredients:

Meatloaf:

1 1/2 lbs ground meatloaf mix (equal parts beef, pork, veal)

1 caramelized onion

1 egg

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme

2 tbsp milk

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 tsp salt

Gravy:

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

2 sweet onions, thinly sliced

3 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups beef stock

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 cup grated Gruyere cheese

1 tbsp chopped parsley

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Caramelize onions in a skillet with olive oil and butter on low heat for 45 minutes. Set aside half.

Stir flour into the skillet, then whisk in beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, cheese, and parsley. Cook until thickened. Season.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Combine meatloaf ingredients in a bowl. Form into a loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour.

Serve meatloaf with gravy.

Prep Time: 25 mins | Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins | Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins | Servings: 8