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04/18/2024

Meatloaf Cupcakes with Whipped Potato Topping

INGREDIENTS
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups mashed potatoes, whipped until creamy
Chopped chives for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Press the meat mixture into muffin tins, filling each cup to the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through.
While the meatloafs bake, whip the mashed potatoes until they’re light and fluffy.
Once the meatloafs are done, let them cool slightly and then remove them from the tins.
Pipe the whipped potatoes on top of each meatloaf cupcake using a piping bag with a star tip.
Garnish with chopped chives and serve warm.

02/02/2024

Garlic Butter Shrimp
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
1 pound shrimp (large or jumbo, shelled)
full recipe in first c.o.m.m.e.n.t 👇👇👇👇

01/21/2024

Chinese Chicken and Broccoli 😋😋🍗🍗
Ingredients
Marinade:
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thigh, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 tsp honey
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp cornstarch
Stir Fry:
• 4 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup chicken broth (or water if unavailable)
• 2 tbsp cooking oil, separated
• 1 crown of broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Salt, to taste
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, I combine the chicken with honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, and cornstarch. I allow the chicken to marinate for at least half an hour, or overnight for better flavor.
2. Heat 1 tbsp of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. I add the chicken and garlic, stir-frying for about 5 minutes until mostly browned. I remove it from the heat and set it aside.
3. In the same skillet, I add another tbsp of oil, chicken broth, and broccoli. I cook it on medium heat, covered for 1 minute. Then, I uncover and stir-fry for about 2 more minutes or until the broccoli is as tender as I prefer. For me, it should turn to a vibrant green.
4. I add the chicken back into the cooking pan/wok, along with oyster sauce and sesame oil. I stir fry everything together to mix well.
5. I remove it from the heat and serve! I recommend it with white rice.

12/30/2023

11/23/2023

Paula Deen's Corn Casserole! 🧡🍂
Off the charts Delicious, a Creamy Corn Casserole
that’s perfect with Thanksgiving & Christmas Dinners!
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11/12/2023

"Put this is in the slow cooker before we went to my daughter's basketball game and it was done right as we walked in the door. LOVED it!!! So easy. So cheesy. What a winner."

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10/28/2023

3 pounds of onions (with 4 ounces of melted butter) in the crockpot overnight. French Onion Soup later tomorrow.

08/21/2023

While you still can... PLEASE make a tomato tart 🍅 There's nothing better than piling on alllll the local in-season tomatoes to get this savory, creamy, herbaceous, perfect dish.

✨1. Slice 1.5–2 lbs tomatoes (of all shapes, colors, and sizes for the prettiest tart!), then layer in a colander, salting each layer as you go. Let drain over the sink.
✨2. Mix together 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup plain goat cheese, juice of half a lemon, zest of a whole lemon, 1 Tbsp chopped chives, 1 Tbsp chopped basil, and salt & pepper to taste.
✨3. Roll out a sheet of thawed puff pastry on a baking sheet with parchment paper, then use a knife to create a 1" border around all 4 edges–don't cut all the way through, though!
✨4. Press tomatoes dry with kitchen towels to remove excess moisture.
✨5. Spread ricotta mixture inside the border of the puff pastry, then top with tomato slices.
✨6. Whisk an egg with 1 Tbsp water, then brush along the border of the pastry.
✨7. Bake according to instructions on puff pastry box. (Typically about 15–20 min at 400.)
✨8. Top with basil, flaky salt, and freshly cracked pepper. Enjoy!

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08/18/2023

Banana Cookies! 💖
https://www.midlifehealthyliving.com/banana-cookies-recipe/
So easy, and the perfect WW snack!!! Just 1 point per cookie on all plans! 😋
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08/07/2023

This Baked Zucchini Casserole consists of thinly sliced zucchini tossed in a creamy garlic sauce, then topped with golden, crispy parmesan. It's easy, cheesy, and picky eater approved! https://dashingdish.com/recipe/zucchini-casserole-2