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Persian Celery Stew Ingredients: 🔅400 g stewing meat (beef or lamb), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 🔅12 celery stalks, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 🔅1 onion, finely chopped 🔅1 bunch coriander (about 50 g), finely chopped 🔅3 cup parsley, finely chopped 🔅1/2 cup finely chopped mint or 2 tablespoons dried mint 🔅2 tablespoons crushed tomatoes 🔅1 teaspoon turmeric powder 🔅oil 🔅3 tablespoons lemon juice 🔅salt & pepper Instructions: Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add celery, parsley, coriander and mint. Sauté for 5 minutes. Set aside. Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until lightly golden. Increase heat to medium-high; add meat and cook until brown on all sides. Add turmeric powder and crushed tomatoes; mix well. Add 3 cups hot water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer covered for 30 minutes. Add the celery-herbs mixture... Read Full Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Khoresh-Karafs-or-Persian-Celery-Stew

Halloween Mummy Pizza Ingredients: 🔅2 English muffins, cut in half pizza sauce 🔅black olives, sliced 🔅Mozzarella cheese sticks, cut into thin strips Instructions: Preheat oven to 380°F. Place the English muffin halves on a baking sheet and bake until a little crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove the muffins from oven and spread a tablespoon of the pizza sauce on each muffin. Set the olive slices in place for the eyes. Lay the cheese strips across the faces to look like mummy bandages. Bake the Halloween mummies for 7-8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Halloween-Mummy-Pizza

Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms Ingredients: 🔸️20 mushrooms, stems removed 🔸️6 cups chopped spinach, about 300 g 🔸️1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro 🔸️1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🔸️250 g cream cheese, softened 🔸️2 tablespoons breadcrumbs 🔸️1 teaspoon dried oregano 🔸️hot sauce 🔸️oil 🔸️salt Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray and arrange the mushrooms on the pan. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add spinach and cook uncovered until the spinach is completely wilted. Squeeze out all of the excess liquid from the spinach in a colander with the back of a spoon. Place cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, oregano, breadcrumbs, spinach, cilantro and hot sauce in a bowl. Stir to combine. Add salt and pepper. Fill each mushroom cap with the spinach mixture, rounding tops off. Bake until tops are golden and mushrooms are cooked through, about 20-25 minutes. Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Spinach-Stuffed-Mushrooms

Apple Yogurt Cake Ingredients: 🔸️1 1/2 cups flour 🔸️1 large apple, peeled and cubed 🔸️3 eggs 🔸️1 cup sugar 🔸️1 cup plain yogurt 🔸️1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 🔸️1/2 cup oil 🔸️2 teaspoons baking powder 🔸️1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🔸️1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 🔸️1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 🔸️1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🔸️pinch of salt Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 10-inch bundt pan with oil & dust with flour. Whisk together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom & salt. Set aside. Beat sugar, oil, eggs & vanilla extract until smooth. Add the dry ingredients & yogurt to the egg mixture & stir until combined. Stir in the apples & chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the pan. Bake in the oven until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 55-60 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Run a thin-bladed knife around the edges to loosen. Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Apple-Yogurt-Cake

Spinach Salad with Mandarin Orange Ingredients: 🔅150 g baby spinach 🔅1 canned (280 ml) mandarin oranges, drained 🔅3 tablespoons olive oil 🔅4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 🔅salt & black pepper to taste 🔅chopped walnuts, optional Instructions: Place the spinach, mandarin oranges and walnuts in a large salad bowl. For dressing: Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Do not dress the spinach salad until you are ready to serve it, or the spinach will wilt. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Spinach-Salad-with-Mandarin-Orange

Sour Cream Chicken Ingredients: 🔅600 g chicken breast, cut into 3 1/2-inch pieces (if the chicken breasts are thick, cut them in half) 🔅3/4 cup dry bread crumbs 🔅1 cup sour cream 🔅1/4 cup butter, cubed 🔅2 tablespoons dried oregano 🔅1 teaspoon chili powder 🔅1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 🔅garlic powder 🔅salt and pepper Instructions: Mix the bread crumbs, oregano, turmeric powder, chili powder and salt. Set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray an 11 x 8 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Lay the chicken pieces in the baking dish side by side and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle generously with garlic powder. Spread a thick layer of the sour cream on top. Top with a thick layer of the bread crumb mixture. Then top with cubed butter. Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the bread crumbs are nicely browned, about 50-60 minutes. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Sour-Cream-Chicken

Cauliflower Casserole Ingredients: 🔅1 medium cauliflower head, cut into florets 🔅1 1/2 cups tomato sauce 🔅1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella & cheddar cheese 🔅1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🔅1 medium tomato, diced 🔅1/3 cup milk 🔅A handful fresh basil, chopped 🔅olive oil 🔅salt and pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, gently toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt & pepper. Spread in an even layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 min, tossing halfway through, until lightly golden. Remove from oven. Mix together tomato sauce, tomatoes, milk, Parmesan cheese, half of the basil, half of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, pepper, and salt if needed. Transfer the roasted cauliflower florets to an 8x8-inch baking dish. Add the sauce and toss until fully coated. Top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Lower oven temperature to 350°F and... Full Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Cauliflower-Casserole

Chickpeas Salad with Dill 🥗 Ingredients: 🔸1 cup grape tomatoes 🔸1 cup Kalamata olives 🔸2 cups cooked chickpeas 🔸2 green onions, sliced 🔸1 cup sliced green olives 🔸3/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes 🔸1 cup fresh chopped dill 🔸2 tablespoons olive oil 🔸juice of 1 lemon 🔸black pepper Instructions: Place chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, tomato, olives, and dill in a large bowl. Sprinkle the lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper over the salad and gently toss to combine. Refrigerate for one hour and serve. Full Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Chickpeas-Salad-with-Dill

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Ingredients: 🔅3 cups shredded Cooked Chicken 🔅250 g sliced deli-style smoked beef (or ham), chopped 🔅2 cups (475 g) ricotta cheese 🔅1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🔅1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 🔅1 cup plain panko breadcrumbs 🔅1/4 cup milk 🔅3 tablespoons melted butter 🔅2 garlic cloves, minced 🔅2 tablespoons dijon mustard 🔅salt and pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, whisk together the milk, ricotta cheese, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir in the chicken and chopped beef. Spray an 8-inch round casserole dish with non-stick oil spray. Place the chicken mixture into the casserole dish. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese over the chicken mixture. In a bowl, mix together the melted butter and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole. Bake until breadcrumbs are golden brown and casserole is bubbly, about 40-45 minutes. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Chicken-Cordon-Bleu-Casserole

Parmesan Garlic Roasted Potatoes Ingredients: 🔸️1 kg baby potatoes, scrubbed and halved 🔸️1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🔸️1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 🔸️1 teaspoon garlic powder 🔸️4 tablespoons olive oil 🔸️chopped chives 🔸️salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, along with garlic powder, oregano, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast in the oven until golden and crisp, about 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove from oven, garnish with chopped chives and serve. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Parmesan-Garlic-Roasted-Potatoes

Couscous Vegetable Salad Ingredients: 🔅1 cup whole wheat couscous 🔅1 can (398 ml) baby corn, drained and sliced 🔅1 cup sliced black olives 🔅1 cup chopped fresh coriander 🔅2 tablespoons olive oil 🔅3-4 tablespoons soy sauce 🔅2-3 tablespoons lemon juice 🔅black pepper to taste 🔅1 1/4 cups water Instructions: In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat. Add couscous and give it a quick stir. Cover the pot and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Then fluff with a fork. In a large bowl, combine the couscous, baby corn, olives and coriander. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice and pepper. Pour the dressing over the couscous and toss to evenly coat. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve! Full Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Couscous-Vegetable-Salad

Spicy Breaded Chicken Drumsticks Ingredients: 🔸️6 skinless chicken drumsticks 🔸️1/2 cup mayonnaise 🔸️1/4 cup mustard 🔸️1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 🔸️2 teaspoons soy sauce 🔸️vegetable oil 🔸️1/4 teaspoon paprika powder 🔸️1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 🔸️black pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat the bottom of a baking sheet with a little of oil. In a small serving bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, soy sauce, paprika powder, garlic powder and pepper. Set aside. Place the bread crumbs in a separate medium bowl. One by one, dip each drumstick into the mayonnaise mixture, then coat with bread crumbs. Place the drumsticks on the prepared baking dish. Bake until just cooked through and juices run clear (not pink) when poked with a sharp knife, about 40-45 minutes. Full Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Spicy-Breaded-Chicken-Drumsticks

Artichoke Quinoa Salad Ingredients: 🔅1 cup quinoa 🔅4 baby artichokes 🔅1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 🔅1 cup sliced black olives 🔅2 tablespoons lemon juice 🔅1/4 cup soy sauce 🔅2 tablespoons olive oil 🔅1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 🔅1/2 teaspoon chilli powder 🔅salt Instructions: Snap the leaves off the artichoke. Trim off the green outer skin around the base of artichoke, including the stem. Cut the tip of artichoke and remove the inside choke. Cut in half. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add artichoke hearts and fry until tender, about 7 min. Add quinoa and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered until quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand 5 min. Fluff with a fork. Add olives and mix well. Whisk together soy sauce, crushed red pepper, lemon juice and chilli powder. Pour over the quinoa mixture and toss. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Full Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Artichoke-Quinoa-Salad

Chocolate Nut Clusters Ingredients: 🔅1/2 cup unsalted slivered almonds 🔅1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds 🔅1/3 cup sesame seeds 🔅150 g white chocolate chips 🔅55 g milk chocolate chips (or dark chocolate) 🔅1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions: Melt the chocolates in microwave (or double boiler) until mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the almonds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and cinnamon. Mix well. Using a teaspoon, scoop out of chocolate nut mixture and drop onto a waxed paper or greased aluminum foil. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until the chocolate is set. Store covered in the fridge. Full Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Chocolate-Nuts

Stuffed Green Peppers Ingredients: 🔅600 g lean ground beef 🔅10 large bell peppers, any color 🔅2 cups Basmati rice 🔅4 green onions, sliced 🔅1 cup finely chopped parsley 🔅1 cup finely chopped cilantro 🔅2/3 cup finely chopped tarragon 🔅1 tablespoon dried basil 🔅1 medium onion, finely chopped 🔅oil 🔅1/4 cup tomato paste 🔅1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🔅1 teaspoon turmeric powder 🔅salt & pepper For sauce: 🔅2 cups crushed tomatoes 🔅oil 🔅1 tablespoon lemon juice 🔅salt & pepper 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 an hour. Drain rice and set aside. Pour water in a large pot, add 1-tablespoon salt and bring to a boil. Add rice to the boiling water and cook uncovered until rice is a little tender, about 3 min and... Read Full Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Green-Pepper-Dolma-or-Stuffed-Green-Pepper

Vegetable Pasta Salad Ingredients: 🔸️1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni 🔸️2/3 cup sliced olives 🔸️2/3 cup chopped fresh parsley 🔸️1 cup canned mixed beans (garbanzo, red kidney), rinsed and drained 🔸️1/2 cup canned green peas, drained 🔸️2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 🔸️1 cup cottage cheese 🔸️3 tablespoons sour cream 🔸️2 tablespoons olive oil 🔸️2 tablespoons lemon juice 🔸️salt & pepper Instructions: Cook carrots in a pot of boiling water until tender. Drain off the water and set aside. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Whisk together the cottage cheese, lemon juice, sour cream, olive oil, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Add the pasta, olives, parsley, carrots, beans and green peas to the bowl and stir to coat. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Vegetable-Pasta-Salad

Chicken Rice Balls Ingredients: For rice balls: 🔅2 cups shredded Cooked Chicken 🔅1 1/2 cups uncooked rice 🔅3 cups chicken broth 🔅1/2 cup milk 🔅5 tablespoons oil 🔅1 medium onion, finely chopped 🔅2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 🔅1 1/2 cups chopped cilantro 🔅1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 🔅salt & pepper For sauce: 🔅1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes 🔅4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 🔅3 tablespoons oil 🔅1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 🔅salt & pepper Instructions: Place rice in a bowl. Pour lukewarm water over it, stir and pour off the water. Repeat four times or until water runs clear. Place rice and chicken broth in a pot. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until rice completely cooked and all of the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Allow to cool slightly. Add milk and 3 tablespoons oil. Mash the rice. Set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions and ... Full Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Chicken-Rice-Balls

Bell Pepper Salsa Ingredients: 🔅1 red bell pepper, diced 🔅1 orange bell pepper, diced 🔅1/2 small red onion, diced 🔅1 cup olives, chopped 🔅1 cup parsley, chopped 🔅3 tablespoons olive oil 🔅2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses 🔅1 tablespoon sumac 🔅salt and pepper to taste Instructions: In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients. Let the salsa chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips. Full Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Bell-Pepper-Salsa

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Persian Almond Candy Ingredients: 🔅3 1/2 tablespoons thick honey 🔅3/4 cup sugar 🔅150 g unsalted almonds, slivered 🔅1/2 teaspoon ground saffron 🔅4 1/2 tablespoons oil 🔅3 tablespoons boiling water 🔅slivered pistachios for garnish Instructions: Dissolve ground saffron in 3 tablespoons of boiling water. Set aside. Place sugar, honey and oil in a saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until sugar melts and turns golden, stirring occasionally (avoid too much stirring). Add almonds, stir gently and continue cooking while stirring occasionally until almonds also turn golden. Add saffron and stir gently (be careful not to burn it). Drop a small amount of the mixture on a a parchment paper. If it quickly solidifies, turn the heat to low. Using a teaspoon, drop small portions of the mixture on the parchment paper, make sure to leave enough space between them. Garnish with pistachios. Allow to cool. Then remove. Full Recipe Here👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Sohan-Asali