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Chicken Parmesan Ingredients: For chicken: 2 chicken breast cutlets 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/2 cup freshly Parmesan cheese, grated 4 slices of mozzarella cheese 1 egg 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons basil leaves, finely chopped salt For sauce: 1 onion, grated 2 medium tomatoes 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon sugar Instructions: Prepare the sauce: Heat olive oil in a saucepan on medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté for 4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add grated abd crushed tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes and sugar. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes. Set aside. Wash and pat dry the chicken breasts. Put each chicken breast between two layers of plastic wrap, on a chopping board and pound them to a thickness of ... Full Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Chicken-Parmesan

Persian Lamb Shanks Ingredients: 🔅4 lamb shanks 🔅3 medium onions, sliced 🔅2 celery stalks, chopped 🔅1 medium carrot, chopped 🔅4 garlic cloves 🔅2 bay leaves 🔅1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🔅1 teaspoon turmeric powder 🔅1/4 teaspoon ground saffron 🔅1 teaspoon oil 🔅1 tablespoon butter 🔅1 tablespoon tomato paste 🔅salt and pepper Instructions: Dissolve saffron in 1/2 cup boiling water. Set aside. Heat butter and oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add half of the sliced onions and sauté for 5-6 min. Add turmeric. Place lamb shanks on the onions. Top with garlic, celery, carrots, bay leaves and remaining onions. Add cinnamon. Cook covered over low heat for 2 hours. Do not stir, just shake the pot occasionally. Add 1/2 cup boiling water, dissolved saffron, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Cook covered for 2 hours or until meat falls off the bone easily. Turn the lamb shanks every 30 minutes so they cook evenly. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Persian-Lamb-Shanks

Peach Jelly With Blended Mango Ingredients: 🔅1 can mango slice in syrup (425 g), drained 🔅2 packages peach jelly powder (each package 85 g) 🔅2 cups boiling water Instructions: Blend mango slices in a blender until smooth to create a mango puree. Set aside. In a bowl dissolve jelly powder into 2 cups of boiling water. Add the blended mango and stir well. Pour in martini glasses and chill in refrigerator until set. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Peach-Jelly-With-Blended-Mango

Crispy Potato & Halloumi Ingredients: 200 g halloumi, thinly sliced 12 baby potatoes 1/3 cup sun-dried, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 tomatoes, chopped 2 cm ginger, grated 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon tomato paste olive oil 1 tablespoon pomegranate paste salt & pepper chopped chives 1 cup sour cream Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Boil potatoes in pot of a salted water until tender. Drain. Arrange potatoes in a casserole dish. Gently squash with the back of a spoon. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt & pepper. Bake until crispy, about 15-20 min. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic, sauté until soft. Add tomatoes, ginger, tomato paste, pomegranate paste, oregano, salt & pepper. Cook until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat and add sun-dried tomatoes. Spoon sauce over potatoes. Arrange halloumi slices on top. Grill until golden. Top with sour cream & chives. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Crispy-Potato-and-Halloumi

Korean Ground Beef Ingredients: 🔅450 g lean ground beef 🔅3 garlic cloves, minced 🔅1 medium onion, finely chopped 🔅2 tablespoons vegetable oil 🔅1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 🔅2 tablespoons brown sugar 🔅1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 🔅1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 🔅1 teaspoon sesame oil 🔅sesame seeds, optional 🔅sliced green onions , optional Instructions: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened, about 4-5 min. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour the sauce over the cooked beef and stir well. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve the beef mixture over a bed of cooked white rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for a finishing touch. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Korean-Ground-Beef

Oatmeal Cookie Ingredients: 🔸️1 1/2 cups multi-grain instant oatmeal 🔸️1 egg 🔸️1/3 cup sugar 🔸️1/4 cup flour 🔸️1/2 teaspoon baking soda 🔸️1/4 cup oil 🔸️2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 🔸️1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🔸️pinch salt 🔸️2/3 cup semi sweet chocolate chips Instructions: Beat egg, vanilla extract and sugar in a bowl. Add oil and mix well. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add in the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and combine well. Fold in the chocolate chips. Cover the dough and chill for 30 minutes to an hour. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Using a cookie scoop, scoop out balls of the dough onto the cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until they have just started to brown on the edges. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool completely. Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Oatmeal-Chocolate-Chip-Cookies

Chicken in Vegetable Spread Sauce Ingredients: 🔅650 g chicken breasts 🔅1 jar (720 ml) of vegetable spread 🔅1 onion, finely chopped 🔅2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 🔅1 stalk celery, thinly sliced 🔅1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese 🔅oil 🔅1 tablespoon butter 🔅2 tablespoons dried tarragon 🔅1 tablespoon lemon juice 🔅1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 🔅salt and pepper 🔅Mashed Potato for serving Instructions: Season chicken breasts with salt & pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Add 1-tablespoon oil and butter to the same skillet, and heat over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 5 min. Add garlic and celery, and sauté for 5 min. Add turmeric and tarragon, stir and cook for 1 min. Add vegetable spread and lemon juice. Cook for 5 min. Set aside. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread half of the sauce into a baking and... Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Chicken-in-Vegetable-Spread-Sauce

Salami Baked Eggs Ingredients: 🔸️1 onion, thinly sliced 🔸️2 garlic cloves, minced 🔸️4 eggs 🔸️150 g German salami, thinly sliced and cut in half 🔸️2 tomatoes, diced 🔸️1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 🔸️6 mushrooms, sliced 🔸️3 tablespoons olive oil 🔸️1 cup pasta sauce, any kind you like 🔸️1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 🔸️1 teaspoon dried oregano 🔸️black pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 F. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until slightly golden. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, mushrooms & bell peppers. Cook for 10 minutes or until soft. Add pasta sauce pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the sauce is slightly thickened. Place tomato mixture in an 8-inch round baking dish. Add salami. Make 4 wells. Break an egg into each well. Top with feta cheese & oregano. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still soft. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Salami-Baked-Eggs

Eggplant and Beef Rice Ingredients: ♦️1 1/2 cups rice ♦️450 g stewing beef, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces ♦️1 onion, finely chopped ♦️2 garlic cloves, finely chopped ♦️3 eggplant (about 1.2 kg), peeled and sliced into 3/4-inch-thick rounds ♦️oil ♦️1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder ♦️1/2 teaspoon ground cumin ground saffron ♦️1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ♦️1/4 teaspoon ground angelica, also known as Golpar ♦️salt and pepper ♦️thin bread, like pita bread Instructions: Place rice in a large bowl; pour lukewarm water, stir and pour off the water. Repeat four times until water runs clear. Then soak rice in salted (with 2 tablespoons salt) lukewarm water for 2 hours. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cover the oven rack with aluminum foil and place the sliced eggplants on the rack in a single layer. Bake in the oven until eggplants are soft, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool and... Full Recipe Here https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Eggplant-and-Beef-Rice

Bocconcini Avocado Salad Ingredients: 🔸️1 container (200 g) small bocconcini cheese, drained and halved 🔸️1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced 🔸️1 container (290 g) grape tomato, halved 🔸️1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped 🔸️1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 🔸️3 tablespoons lemon juice 🔸️salt & black pepper to taste Instructions: In a large bowl, combine the halved tomatoes, bocconcini cheese and basil. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour over the bocconcini mixture. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Stir in diced avocadoes just before serving. Taste, adjust seasonings and serve. Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Bocconcini-Avocado-Salad

Tuna Salad Ingredients: 🔅2 cans of tuna (each 198 g), drained 🔅2 stalks of celery, diced 🔅1 cup chopped fresh cilantro 🔅1 1/4 cups diced dill pickles (not sweet) 🔅2 tablespoons lemon juice 🔅1 tablespoon olive oil 🔅salt and pepper Instructions: Place all ingredients into a bowl and toss to combine. Adjust lemon juice, salt and pepper as needed. Serve with bread or on a bed of fresh greens. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Tuna-Salad

Quick Apple Tart Ingredients: 🔸️2 sheets frozen puff pastry 🔸️3 apples 🔸️1 cup sugar 🔸️1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 🔸️1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🔸️1 teaspoon lemon juice 🔸️1/2 tablespoon butter 🔸️powdered sugar 🔸️pinch of salt Instructions: Unroll the defrosted puff pastry and place on the counter top for about 20 min. Core the apples. Cut in half and slice thinly. Throw them in a bowl. Add lemon juice, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Gently stir together and let them sit for a few minutes. Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Cut the puff pastry sheets in half and place on the baking sheet. Brush with melted butter. Lay the apple slices in a straight line on top, overlapping them as you go. Bake for about 20 minutes. Remove from the sheet as soon as you pull them from the oven & place on a serving platter. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Serve with ice cream. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Quick-Apple-Tart

Fried Scallop with Mayo Sauce Ingredients: 🔅15 sea scallops, about 250 g 🔅3 tablespoons mayonnaise 🔅2 tablespoons sour cream 🔅1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 🔅1/2 teaspoon paprika powder 🔅2 teaspoons lemon juice 🔅1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 🔅1 tablespoon cooking oil 🔅salt and black pepper Instructions: Rinse scallops and pat dry. Place in a bowl and season with olive oil, salt and black pepper. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder and paprika powder. Set the sauce aside. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. When oil is hot, add scallops without overcrowding the skillet, and cook until golden brown on both sides (keep an eye on them). To serve, transfer to a plate, pour a little mayo sauce over them and garnish with black pepper. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Fried-Sea-Scallop-with-Mayo-Sauce

Banana Pancake Ingredients: 🔅2 large ripe bananas 🔅2 eggs 🔅1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🔅butter or non-stick cooking spray 🔅maple syrup, chocolate syrup or 🔅whipped cream, optional Instructions: Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth. Add eggs and cinnamon. Mix well and set aside. Heat a nonstick pan over low-medium heat with a little butter or cooking oil spray. Pour about 1/3 cup of batter per pancake. Cook pancakes for 1 to 2 minutes, or until bubbles appear on the surface and the bases are golden brown. Flip and cook until golden. Serve immediately with whipped cream, maple syrup, chocolate syrup or any other toppings you like. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Banana-Pancake

Baked Brie with Fig Jam Ingredients: 🔅1 round (200 g) of brie cheese 🔅1/4 cup fig jam 🔅1/4 cup chopped walnuts 🔅1/4 cup dried cranberries 🔅chopped pistachios for garnish Instructions: Preheat oven to 360 degrees F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper. Place a wheel of brie cheese on the baking dish. Spread a generous layer of fig jam over the top of the brie. Top with chopped walnuts and dried cranberries. Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes, or until it’s soft to the touch and just beginning to ooze. Garnish with chopped pistachios and serve immediately with crackers, baguette slices, or sliced fruit. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Baked-Brie-with-Fig-Jam

Moussaka Ingredients: 🔅600 g lean ground beef 🔅3 medium eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/4-1/2 inch rounds 🔅4 medium potatoes 🔅1 medium onion, diced 🔅3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 🔅5 tablespoons crushed tomatoes 🔅1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🔅oil 🔅1/2 teaspoon allspice 🔅1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano 🔅1 1/4 teaspoons turmeric powder 🔅3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🔅salt and pepper For sauce: 🔅4 cups cold milk 🔅1/2 cup flour 🔅3 egg yolks, lightly beaten 🔅1/3 cup butter 🔅1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 🔅salt Instructions: To eliminate the bitter flavor from eggplants, sprinkle liberally with salt and let them sit for 20 minutes. Then rinse to remove the salt and pat dry. Preheat oven to 400 F. Cover the oven rack with aluminum foil and place the sliced eggplants on the rack in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven until eggplants are soft, about 25-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly and... Full Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Moussaka

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Marinated Bocconcini Ingredients: 🔅200 g bite-size bocconcini cheese 🔅1/3 cup olive oil 🔅1/3 cup white wine vinegar 🔅2/3 cup chopped fresh parsley 🔅3 garlic cloves, minced 🔅4 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 🔅salt and pepper Instructions: Combine olive oil, vinegar, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add bocconcini and toss until bocconcini is well coated. Refrigerate in an airtight container overnight or at least for 4 hours. Serve at room temperature. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Marinated-Bocconcini

Veggie Roll Ups Ingredients: 🔸️250 g light cream cheese, softened 🔸️3 large flour tortillas or any kind of soft bread 🔸️1 ripe avocado 🔸️1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped 🔸️1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 🔸️1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix 🔸️salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Cut the avocado in half. Remove the pit. Scoop out avocado from the peel, put in a bowl and mash with a fork. Add the softened cream cheese, cilantro, parsley, taco seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each tortilla to edges. Roll them up and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Cut each roll into 1-inch slices and serve. Recipe Here: 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Veggie-Roll-Ups

Breakfast Casserole Ingredients: 🔅1 (235 g) tube crescent rolls 🔅1 small onion, diced 🔅1 bell pepper, diced 🔅6 large slices ham 🔅10 slices salami 🔅5 eggs 🔅1 tablespoon olive oil 🔅1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 🔅salt and black pepper to taste Instructions: Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add bell peppers and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are soft. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously coat a 9X13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Roll out crescent rolls in the bottom of the prepared dish. Top with a layer of ham. Then top with a layer of salami. Beat the eggs with the salt and pepper and pour on top. Top with peppers and onions. Sprinkle the cheese over the top. Bake for 30 minutes. Enjoy! Full Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Breakfast-Casserole