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Cilantro Cottage Cheese Dip Ingredients: 🔅1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro 🔅1 1/2 cups sliced kalamata olives 🔅2 cups cottage cheese 🔅1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 🔅1 tablespoon olive oil 🔅2 tablespoons lemon juice 🔅pinch of garlic powder 🔅salt & black pepper to taste Instructions: Toss all ingredients together in a bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve this cottage cheese dip as an appetizer, side dish or even as a salad. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Cilantro-Cottage-Cheese-Dip

Sole Meuniere Ingredients: 🔅400 g sole fillets 🔅1/3 cup flour 🔅6 tablespoons butter 🔅3 tablespoons lemon juice 🔅1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped 🔅salt & pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 170 degrees F. Have an ovenproof plate ready. Spread flour in a plate. Season fillets with salt & pepper. Dredge in flour, shaking off any excess flour. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat until hot. Place the fillets in the hot butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer fillets to the ovenproof plate and place in the preheated oven to keep them warm. Wipe out the pan with paper towel. Return the pan to the heat and add 3 tablespoons butter. When the butter has melted and is very bubbly, add the lemon juice and whisk to combine. As the butter becomes bubbly again, season with salt. Remove from the heat and stir in parsley. Transfer to a serving plate. Spoon sauce over them. Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Sole-Meuniere

Spicy Hot Chocolate Yield: Serves 3 Ingredients: 🔅2 1/2 cups milk 🔅1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 🔅1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 🔅1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 🔅1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🔅1/4 teaspoon chili powder 🔅pinch of nutmeg 🔅sugar, optional (depends on your taste) Instructions: Add all the ingredients to a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until chocolate is melted and almost simmering, stirring frequently. Taste and add sugar, if needed. Full Recipe Here👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Spicy-Hot-Chocolate

Fall Fruit Salad Ingredients: 🔅2 pears 🔅1 large orange, peeled and cut each slice into bite size pieces 🔅1/2 teaspoon orange zest 🔅2 cups halved red seedless grapes 🔅2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 🔅1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup 🔅1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🔅pinch of nutmeg 🔅1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts Instructions: Dice the pears and add to a mixing bowl. Add in the lemon juice (lemon juice keeps the diced pears from browning). Add the orange, grapes, walnuts and orange zest. Add the honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gently toss fruit to coat in dressing. Full Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Fall-Fruit-Salad

Layered Jello Biscuit Ingredients: 🔅2 cups crushed plain biscuits 🔅1 package raspberry jello powder (85 g) or any flavour you like 🔅1/2 cup heavy cream 35% 🔅1 cup boiling water 🔅1/2 cup cold water 🔅whipped cream for garnish Instructions: Combine the raspberry jello powder with 1 cup boiling water. Stir until the mixture is completely dissolved. Add 1/2 cup cold water and stir. Let it cool at room temperature, about 15-17 minutes. Add 1/2 cup heavy cream and stir well. Spread a layer of the crushed biscuits in individual serving cups. Evenly divide jello mixture over the crushed biscuits. Chill in refrigerator until set. Garnish with whipped cream before serving. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Layered-Jello-Biscuit

Stuffed Zucchini with Ground Beef Ingredients: 🔅350 g ground beef 🔅5 large zucchini 🔅7 garlic cloves, chopped 🔅1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 🔅1 teaspoon dried oregano 🔅6 teaspoons taco seasoning mix 🔅1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 🔅6 tablespoons crushed tomatoes 🔅5 tablespoons ketchup 🔅1 medium onion, finely chopped 🔅2 cups fresh parsley, chopped 🔅4 tablespoons oil 🔅salt and pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 F and grease a baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, add onions and sauté until slightly golden. Add ground beef and cook until the meat is well browned. Add garlic, crushed tomato, ketchup, turmeric powder, oregano, taco seasoning, salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup hot water and cook covered for 15 minutes. Then add parsley and let it simmer until all the liquid is absorbed. Set aside. Meanwhile, cut the zucchini into 2-inch and... Read Full Recipe Here: https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Stuffed-Zucchini-with-Ground-Beef

Tiramisu Ingredients: 🔅24 ladyfingers 🔅1 cup whipping cream 🔅1 cup mascarpone cheese 🔅2 teaspoons vanilla extract 🔅1 cup espresso or very strong coffee 🔅1/4 cup granulated sugar 🔅cocoa powder 🔅2 tablespoon Kahlua coffee liqueur, optional Instructions: Beat the whipping cream and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside. In a bowl, combine mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold the whipped cream mixture into the mascarpone mixture. Add the liqueur to the cooled espresso (optional). Then Break each ladyfinger into 2 pieces. Lightly dip them into the coffee mixture. Put them at the bottom of each glass. Add a layer of the mascarpone mixture and even it out. Sprinkle a layer of cacao powder on top. Repeat with another layer of dipped cookies in coffee and a layer of mascarpone cheese mixture on top. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight. Dust the top with cocoa powder. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Tiramisu

Baked Penne with Vegetables Ingredients: ⚡️450 g Penne ⚡️2 zucchini, cut into 1-inch cubes ⚡️2 red bell peppers, chopped ⚡️8 medium mushrooms, sliced ⚡️1 small onion, sliced thinly ⚡️5 garlic cloves, chopped ⚡️3 tablespoons olive oil ⚡️1 1/3 cups crushed tomatoes ⚡️5 tomatoes, grated ⚡️2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese ⚡️2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese ⚡️2 tablespoons dried oregano ⚡️salt & pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 425F. Place zucchini, red pepper, onion and mushroom on a baking sheet. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1-tablespoon oregano, salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until tender, about 30-35 minutes. Heat 1-tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté about 1 minute. Add the grated tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, salt & pepper. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Set aside. Cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and... Read Recipe Here: https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Baked-Penne-with-Vegetables

Butternut Squash & Banana Pudding Ingredients: ⚡️1 butternut squash ⚡️250 g plain biscuits, crushed coarsely ⚡️3/4 cup chopped walnuts ⚡️2 ripe bananas, grated ⚡️2 tablespoons oil ⚡️1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ⚡️1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom ⚡️powdered sugar Instructions: First make several large slits through the skin of squash. Microwave it for 3-4 min to soften the skin. Let it rest until it is cool enough to handle. Peel it with a peeler or knife. Cut in half lengthwise and discard the seeds. Cut into 2 inches pieces. Heat 2-tablespoons oil in a pan over medium heat. Add butternut squash pieces and sauté for 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and cook covered until tender, about 30 min. Drain and mash them with a potato masher. Mix together biscuit, bananas, butternut squash, walnut, cinnamon and cardamom. Add powdered sugar if needed. Refrigerate for couple of hours. Garnish with cinnamon & walnut before serving. Recipe Here: www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Butternut-Squash-and-Banana-Pudding

Vegetable Stuffed Eggplant Ingredients: ⚡️8 baby aubergines ⚡️fresh mint, chopped ⚡️2 tomatoes, diced ⚡️4 garlic cloves, minced ⚡️1 onion, finely chopped ⚡️1 teaspoon dried oregano ⚡️olive oil ⚡️salt & pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F. Peel the aubergines in stripes, keep the stems. Then slit them lengthwise, almost all the way down to the stem. Brush them with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, and place on an oven tray. Roast until tender and lightly browned, about 35 minutes. Heat 2-tablespoons olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender and slightly golden. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add tomato and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Fill the aubergines equally with the stuffing and place in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 375F. Garnish with fresh mint. Recipe Here👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Vegetable-Stuffed-Eggplant

Sunflower Seed Chocolate Bites Ingredients: ⚡️200 g unsalted sunflower seeds ⚡️2 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup ⚡️1 teaspoon cardamom ⚡️80 g dark chocolate ⚡️pinch of salt Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, gently mix together the sunflower seeds, maple syrup, cardamom, and salt until well combined. Scoop out portions of the mixture with a spoon and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, shaping each into flat discs. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Allow to cool completely. Once cooled, melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until fully melted. Dip the bottom of each sunflower seed bite into the chocolate, then place them on parchment paper with the chocolate side facing down until set. Or drizzle some chocolate on top. Full Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Sunflower-Seed-Chocolate-Bites

Cheese Breadsticks Ingredients: ⚡️1 sheet frozen butter puff pastry ⚡️1 tablespoon dried oregano ⚡️1 tablespoon poppy seeds ⚡️1 tablespoon sesame seeds ⚡️1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese ⚡️3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated ⚡️salt and pepper Instructions: Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Using a rolling pin, make the puff pastry sheet as thin as you can. Mix together poppy seeds, sesame seeds, oregano, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the spices over the puff pastry sheet. Using the rolling pin, roll over the spice. Mix cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the spices and then press gently. Cut the puff pastry sheet into 1 inch strips using a pizza cutter. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Twist each strip until it will not twist any further. Place in the baking sheet. Place in freezer for 15 min. Preheat oven to 380F. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Cheese-Breadsticks

Eggplant and Cheese Melt Ingredients: ⚡️1 medium eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds ⚡️6 large and thick slices of bread ⚡️8 slices of mozzarella cheese ⚡️2 eggs ⚡️1/2 cup breadcrumbs ⚡️oil ⚡️salt & black pepper For sauce: ⚡️2 medium tomatoes, grated ⚡️3/4 cup crushed tomatoes ⚡️1/2 teaspoon chilli powder ⚡️1/4 teaspoon garlic powder ⚡️1/2 tablespoon dried oregano Instructions: For sauce: heat 1-tablespoon oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Add the grated tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, oregano, chilli powder, garlic powder and salt. Simmer over medium-low heat until thickened. Set the tomato sauce aside. Preheat oven to 410°F and lightly oil a baking sheet. In a shallow bowl, lightly beat eggs with salt and pepper. Spread breadcrumbs in a plate. Dip the sliced eggplant in egg, then dredge in breadcrumbs, turning to coat completely. Transfer the breaded eggplant and... Read Full Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Eggplant-and-Cheese-Melt

Marinated Olive Cheese Ring Ingredients: ⚡️10 slices of Havarti cheese, cut in half ⚡️1/3 cup chopped Kalamata olives ⚡️1/3 cup chopped green olives ⚡️1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil) ⚡️1/2 tablespoon olive oil ⚡️chopped fresh cilantro for garnish ⚡️balsamic glaze Instructions: Arrange the cheese slices in a ring on a platter. In a bowl combine the chopped olives, sun dried tomatoes and olive oil. Spoon over the cheese slices. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, garnish with cilantro and serve. Full Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Marinated-Olive-Cheese-Ring

Ham and Cheese Quesadillas Ingredients: ⚡️2 large flour tortillas ⚡️1 green onion, both green and white parts, sliced ⚡️7 cooked ham slices (or smoked turkey), chopped ⚡️1 cup shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend ⚡️3/4 cup salsa sauce ⚡️cooking spray Instructions: Lightly spray a pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Place a tortilla into the pan. Spread the salsa sauce over half of the tortilla and top with cheese. Top with ham, green onion and with a layer of cheese. Slip spatula under the unfilled side, fold the tortilla over the filled side. Press down gently. Cook until the quesadilla is golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted, about 2-4 minutes per side. Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board, and let it cool for 2-3 minutes. Using a large knife, cut the quesadilla into wedges. Serve with sour cream and additional salsa, if desired. Full Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Ham-and-Cheese-Quesadillas

Sautéed Olives Ingredients: ⚡️1 cup green olives, pitted ⚡️1 cup black olives, pitted ⚡️4 medium tomatoes, diced ⚡️1 cup sliced green onions ⚡️4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ⚡️2 tablespoons tomato paste ⚡️3/4 teaspoon turmeric powder ⚡️salt and black pepper to taste Instructions: Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add green onions and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add turmeric powder and stir. Add the olives and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato paste, and cook for 10 minutes. Add salt and black pepper. Serve warm or cold with any kind of bread or cracker. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Sauteed-Olives

Nutella Cookie Ingredients: ⚡️1 cup Nutella ⚡️1 egg ⚡️2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Instructions: Mix together the egg, nutella and flour until well combined. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Using a teaspoon, drop small dollops of batter onto prepared cookie sheets; leaving about 3 inches space between them (the cookies will spread a lot and be very thin). Place on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still feels soft. Do not overbake! Remove from the oven and let cool on baking sheet for 1-2 minutes. Then carefully transfer cookies to a baking rack and let cool completely. Serve with a cup of tea and enjoy. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Nutella-Cookie

Persian Rhubarb Stew Ingredients: ◾️550 g rhubarb, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces ◾️450 g stewing meat (lamb or beef), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces ◾️1 bunch of parsley, finely chopped ◾️1/4 cup dried mint ◾️half a bunch of cilantro, finely chopped ◾️1 onion, finely chopped ◾️2 tablespoons crushed tomatoes ◾️oil ◾️3/4 teaspoon turmeric powder ◾️2 tablespoons sugar ◾️salt & pepper Instructions: Heat 5 tablespoons oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mint, parsley and cilantro; 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 beef and cook until brown. Add turmeric. Add 4 1/2 cups hot water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer covered until beef is tender, about 60-70 minutes. Add herbs, crushed tomatoes, pepper and salt to taste. Simmer covered until beef is completely cooked, about... Read Full Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Persian-Rhubarb-Stew