Ingredients: 1 broccoli (approximately 4 cups chopped) Potatoes 800 g (approximately 4 cups diced) Parmesan cheese 40g (about ⅓ cup grated) Mozzarella 100g (about 1 cup shredded) Vegetable oil (as needed) Salt (to taste) For the Béchamel sauce: Butter 50 g (about ¼ cup) Flour 50 g (about ⅓ cup) Milk 500 ml (about 2 … Read more

Ingredients Pasta: 8 oz penne pasta (for gluten free version, use gluten free brown rice pasta) Shrimp: 2 tablespoons olive oil (drained from sun-dried tomatoes jar or just use regular olive oil) 1 pound shrimp (without shells, and deveined) 3 garlic cloves minced ¼ teaspoon salt Creamy Sauce: 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes (without oil) 4 garlic cloves minced 1 cup half and half 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded (do not use fresh Mozzarella, use pre-shredded Mozzarella) 1 tablespoon dried basil (if … Read more

Ingredients to prepare Spaghetti with meatballs:     500 gr of spaghetti or linguinis     1/3 cup of burgol wheat     ½ cup of hot water     125 gr of lean veal, minced (ground)     125 gr spicy sausage or chorizo, skin removed     1 white onion, medium, chopped     2 egg whites, lightly beaten   … Read more

Ingredients ▢1 loaf Italian bread or French bread ▢1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage ▢1 onion chopped ▢2 cloves garlic minced ▢1 jar 24 oz marinara sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce) ▢8 oz spaghetti cooked and drained ▢1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded ▢1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated ▢2 tablespoons olive oil ▢1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ▢Salt and pepper to taste ▢Optional: red pepper flakes for added heat Instructions Prepare the Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, cook the … Read more

Ingredients ▢10-12 fresh jalapeños seeds removed and finely diced ▢1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded ▢1/2 cup cream cheese softened ▢1 teaspoon garlic powder ▢1 teaspoon paprika ▢Salt and pepper to taste ▢1 cup all-purpose flour ▢2 large eggs beaten ▢1 cup breadcrumbs or panko for coating ▢Vegetable oil for frying Instructions Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the diced jalapeños, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and … Read more

Ingredients For the Casserole: ▢1 loaf French bread brioche, or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10-12 cups) ▢8 large eggs ▢2 cups whole milk ▢1/2 cup heavy cream optional, for extra richness ▢1/2 cup granulated sugar ▢1/4 cup brown sugar ▢2 teaspoons vanilla extract ▢1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ▢1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg ▢Pinch of salt For the Topping: ▢1/2 cup all-purpose flour ▢1/2 cup brown sugar ▢1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ▢1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg ▢1/4 teaspoon salt ▢1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into … Read more

Ingredients ▢2 large cucumbers ▢1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened ▢2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill) ▢2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped ▢1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped ▢1 clove garlic minced ▢Salt and pepper to taste ▢1 pint cherry tomatoes halved ▢Fresh dill sprigs or additional chives for garnish (optional) Instructions Prepare the Cucumbers: Wash the cucumbers and peel them if desired. Slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Use a small … Read more

Ingredients ▢For the Ground Beef: ▢1 pound ground beef ▢1 teaspoon garlic powder ▢1 teaspoon onion powder ▢1 teaspoon dried oregano ▢1 teaspoon ground cumin ▢1 teaspoon paprika ▢1/2 teaspoon salt ▢1/2 teaspoon black pepper ▢1 tablespoon olive oil ▢For the Peppers and Onions: ▢1 large onion thinly sliced ▢1 red bell pepper thinly sliced ▢1 green bell pepper thinly sliced ▢1 tablespoon olive oil ▢Salt and pepper to taste ▢For the Tzatziki Sauce: ▢1 cup Greek yogurt ▢1/2 cucumber grated and drained ▢2 cloves garlic minced ▢1 tablespoon fresh lemon … Read more

Ingredients ▢1 pound fresh green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces ▢1 pound ham diced (use cooked ham, ham steak, or leftover ham) ▢2 pounds potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (use russet, red, or Yukon gold potatoes) ▢1 medium onion finely chopped ▢2 cloves garlic minced ▢4 cups chicken broth ▢1 teaspoon salt ▢1/2 teaspoon black pepper ▢1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika optional ▢1/2 teaspoon dried thyme optional ▢2 tablespoons butter optional, for added richness Instructions Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and trim … Read more

Ingredients ▢1 pound ground pork or ground beef, chicken, or turkey ▢1 small onion finely chopped ▢3 cloves garlic minced ▢1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger) ▢1 small green cabbage thinly sliced (about 4 cups) ▢1 cup shredded carrots ▢1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free ▢1 tablespoon sesame oil ▢1 tablespoon rice vinegar ▢1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, for heat ▢Salt and pepper to taste ▢2 green onions chopped ▢1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional, for garnish ▢Sriracha or … Read more