Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders

 

Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders

Ingredients:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

8 strips of bacon

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare the chicken: Slice each chicken breast into 4 long, thin strips.

Mix the seasonings: In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.

Coat the chicken: Toss the chicken strips in the brown sugar mixture until well-coated.

Wrap the chicken: Wrap each sugar-coated chicken strip with a bacon slice and arrange them in a baking dish.

Add extra sweetness: Sprinkle any remaining brown sugar over the bacon-wrapped chicken.

Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 40 mins | Servings: 4

Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites 🍋🍗

 Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites 

Ingredients:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

3 tbsp olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

Zest of 1 lemon

Juice of 1 lemon

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

Marinate the Chicken:

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Cook the Chicken:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer (you may need to do this in batches). Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.

Garnish and Serve:

Remove the chicken from the skillet and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve warm with your favorite side dishes.

Enjoy these flavorful Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites as a delicious appetizer or main course! 

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Marinate Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 10-15 minutes | Servings: 4

Cranberry Loaf Recipe 😋😋

 

Cranberry Loaf 

Ingredients

2 cups sugar

3 eggs, room temperature

¾ cup butter, room temperature

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon almond extract

2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 (8 oz) bag fresh cranberries

Crumble

¼ cup brown sugar

¼ cup flour

⅓ cup butter

How To Make Cranberry Loaf

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and thoroughly grease 2 loaf pans (this can also be made as one very large loaf or in a 9-inch cake pan).

In a large bowl, add eggs and sugar and beat for 5 minutes, or until the volume of the mixture has nearly doubled (don’t skip this step!).

Mix in butter, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth.

Gently mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined, then fold in cranberries.

Transfer batter to the prepared pans.

In a small bowl, mix together all topping ingredients until sandy in texture. Sprinkle over loaves.

Bake for 45-50 minutes for 2 loaves or 60-70 minutes for 1 large loaf. Bake until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Allow loaves to cool before slicing.

Nougat with Just 3 Ingredients

 

Nougat with Just 3 Ingredients

Ingredients:

- 2 tablespoons butter

- 450g white chocolate chips

- 500g mini marshmallows

Who knew that marshmallows and white chocolate chips could create such a chewy and delicious nougat? Add festive red and green gumdrops, and you've got the perfect Christmas treat!

This no-bake recipe comes together in just minutes. Simply melt the butter, mini marshmallows, and white chocolate chips together, then stir in chopped gumdrops. Spread the mixture into a parchment paper-lined pan, and you're almost done!

Christmas Gumdrop Nougat Candy Recipe Tip:

The mixture can be quite sticky, so here's a little trick: lightly grease a small square of parchment paper and use it to spread and pat the mixture down evenly. Then, place it in the fridge for a few hours (overnight is best) to set. Be sure it's completely cooled before cutting into squares. Enjoy!

Crispy Potato Pastry

 

Crispy Potato Pastry

Ingredients

1 tsp yeast

2 glasses of warm water

5.5 cups all-purpose flour

1.5 tsp salt

2 potatoes

1 tsp salt or as per taste

1 tsp black pepper

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

150 g butter

1 egg yolk

Directions

Step1

In a suitable kneading bowl, combine warm water and yeast, stirring until the yeast is dissolved. Gradually add flour and salt, kneading until you achieve a soft and pliable dough. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions, cover them, and allow them to rest for 25 minutes.

Step2

Boil the potatoes until tender, then mash them until they reach a smooth consistency. Mix in grated cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper to taste, creating a deliciously savory filling.

Step3

Once the dough has rested, roll it out into thin sheets using a rolling pin. Layer the sheets with butter, stacking them on top of each other. Place the layered dough in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.

Step4

After chilling, roll out the dough once again into a square shape. Cut the dough into equal-sized squares and spoon a portion of the potato filling onto each square. Fold the dough over the filling, sealing the edges to form individual pastries.

Step5

Preheat your oven to 190 degrees Celsius (.Place the assembled pastries on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops of the pastries with beaten egg yolk for a golden finish. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are beautifully golden and crispy.

Step6

Once baked to perfection, remove the pastries from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving."

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies 🍪🍫🧀✨

 

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies 

Ingredients 

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

4 oz cream cheese, softened

¾ cup brown sugar

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp cornstarch

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

1 ½ cups chocolate chips

✨ Instructions ✨

Preheat & Prep:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

Cream Butter & Cream Cheese:

In a large bowl, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar, mixing well. 

Add Wet Ingredients:

Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined. 

Combine Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips. 

Scoop & Bake:

Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 mins or until the edges are golden and the centers are just set. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 mins before transferring to a wire rack. 

Serve & Enjoy:

Enjoy warm with a glass of milk for ultimate cookie bliss! 

Pasta e Fagioli 🍲🍝

 

Pasta e Fagioli 

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage

1 small onion, diced

2 carrots, diced

2 stalks celery, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)

1 can cannellini beans (15 oz), drained

1 can kidney beans (15 oz), drained

4 cups beef broth

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1 cup small pasta (ditalini or elbow)

Salt and pepper to taste

Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions:

In a large pot, cook the ground beef or sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.

Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.

Stir in the diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, kidney beans, beef broth, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve the soup with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 6

Enjoy this comforting and hearty Pasta e Fagioli, perfect for any time of year! 🍲🍝