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Sausage Potato Casserole Ingredients: ◾️300 g sausage, sliced ◾️1 teaspoon dried oregano ◾️2 cups shredded cheddar & mozzarella cheese ◾️4 potatoes, cooked and peeled ◾️1 cup milk ◾️3 tablespoons butter ◾️salt & pepper ◾️oil Instructions: Mash the potatoes with a potato masher. Set aside. Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add mashed potatoes, milk, salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 5 minutes. Meanwhile heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and sausage and cook until sausage is browned. Remove sausage from skillet. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8 x 11 inch baking dish with oil. In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, sausage, oregano and 1-cup of cheese. Reserve 1-cup of the cheese for topping. Transfer to the baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake for 25 minutes. Then put under broil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Full Recipe Here👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Sausage-Potato-Casserole

Napoleon Pastry Ingredients: ◾️2 sheets frozen puff pastry ◾️3 cups whipping cream ◾️3/4 cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting ◾️1 teaspoon vanilla extract ◾️2 teaspoons rosewater Instructions: Defrost the puff pastry overnight in the refrigerator. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Unroll the defrosted puff pastry and place on the prepared cookie sheets. Poke holes all over the pastry with a fork or it will puff up. Preheat oven to 400 F. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until they are puffed and light golden brown. Let the puffs cool for about 20 minutes. Then cut each sheet horizontally into 2 layers. Basically making 4 sheets. We need 3 of them for the actual layers and 1 sheet for decorative crumbs. To make the decorative crumb coating, crumble one of the sheets with your fingers. Set aside. Place whipping cream, powdered sugar, rosewater and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl and ... Read Full Recipe Here: https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Shirini-Napeloni

Artichoke and Spinach Dip Ingredients: ◾️5 cups finely chopped spinach, about 250 g ◾️1 can (398 ml) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped ◾️4 garlic cloves, chopped ◾️2 cups Bechemal Sauce ◾️4 tablespoons olive oil ◾️2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese ◾️salt and black pepper Instructions: Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high, add spinach and cook uncovered until completely cooked. Place spinach in colander and squeeze out all of the excess liquid in the spinach. Return the spinach to the pan. Add artichoke and cook for 2-3 minutes. Meanwhile make the white sauce. Remove from the heat. Add the spinach-artichoke mixture and shredded mozzarella to white sauce and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 400°F. Transfer to an 8-inch round baking dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Serve with pita bread or tortillas. Full Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Artichoke-and-Spinach-Dip

Coconut Chocolate Balls Ingredients: ◾️170 g dark chocolate 50%, cut into small pieces ◾️80 g milk chocolate, cut into small pieces ◾️1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut ◾️1 tablespoon butter ◾️1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract ◾️powdered sugar for garnish Instructions: Place the chocolate and butter in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring well between intervals until chocolate is melted and smooth. Add the coconut and mix well. Leave it to cool for a minute and then add the vanilla extract and stir. Line a large baking sheet with wax paper, set aside. Using a tablespoon, scoop a spoonful of the mixture. Wet your hands and roll into a ball and place on the baking sheet. Refrigerate until set. Dust with powdered sugar and serve. Store in an airtight container. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Coconut-Chocolate-Balls

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Grilled Chicken Red Pepper Skewers Ingredients: ◾️450 g chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces ◾️1 red bell pepper, halved, seeded and quartered ◾️1/3 cup mayonnaise ◾️2 garlic cloves, chopped ◾️3/4 cup light sour cream ◾️paprika powder ◾️salt & black pepper Instructions: Thread chicken onto the skewers. If you are using wooden skewers, soak in water at least 15 minutes prior to use. Blend bell pepper, garlic, mayonnaise and sour cream in a blender until smooth. Add salt and pepper. Reserve 1/3 cup of the bell pepper mixture for serving. Place chicken skewers in a shallow dish. Pour remaining bell pepper mixture over them. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 3 hours. Remove from marinade. Place on the middle rack of the oven, so that the chicken pieces are 6 inches from the element. Broil on low heat for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, turning and... Read Full Recipe Here👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Grilled-Chicken-Red-Pepper-Skewers

Apple Cinnamon Muffin Ingredients: ◾️1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour ◾️1 apple, peeled and finely chopped ◾️1 cup milk ◾️1 cup sugar ◾️2 eggs ◾️3/4 cup oil ◾️2 teaspoons vanilla extract ◾️2 teaspoons baking powder ◾️1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg ◾️1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom ◾️2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ◾️pinch of salt Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt together until combined. Set aside. In another bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth. Slowly add the flour mixture and milk to the egg mixture and mix gently until just combined. Then stir in the chopped apple. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. Spoon batter into liners. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30-40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a baking rack. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Apple-Cinnamon-Muffin

Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Ingredients: ◾️1 block of mozzarella cheese, about 200 g ◾️1/4 teaspoon garlic powder ◾️2/3 cup bread crumbs ◾️3 tablespoons flour ◾️oil ◾️1/4 teaspoon paprika powder ◾️1 egg ◾️salt & black pepper Instructions: Cut the mozzarella cheese block approximately into sticks 3 inch by 1/2 inch. Beat together egg, salt, pepper, paprika powder and garlic powder in a small bowl. Put flour and bread crumbs in 2 separate bowls. Coat the cheese sticks in flour. Then dip in the egg mixture and then coat with bread crumb. Repeat the dipping and bread crumbs coating one more time (be sure to coat each mozzarella stick very well otherwise the cheese will melt and seep out into the oil). Place on a baking sheet and freeze 1 hour or until firm. Place the frozen cheese sticks in a pot of oil which has been heated at medium heat. Fry until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Serve immediately. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Breaded-Mozzarella-Cheese-Sticks

Ground Beef and Potato Casserole Ingredients: ◾️250 g ground beef ◾️2 large potatoes, cooked ◾️2/3 cup fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces ◾️9 mushrooms, chopped ◾️1 green pepper, chopped ◾️2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese ◾️5 tablespoons crushed tomatoes ◾️1 onion, finely chopped ◾️1 package (35 g) taco seasoning ◾️4 tablespoons oil Instructions: Peel and slice the potatoes. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, add onions and sauté until tender. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Add crushed tomatoes, taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water. Mix well. Cook covered for 10 minutes. Add asparagus, green pepper and mushrooms. Cook until vegetables are tender and almost all liquid is absorbed. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 8 x 8 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place a layer of sliced potatoes in the baking dish, followed by a layer of ground beef mixture. Full Recipe Here: https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Ground-Beef-and-Potato-Casserole

Hazelnut Mousse Ingredients: ◾️4 cups cold milk ◾️8 teaspoons instant hazelnut coffee ◾️6 tablespoons sugar ◾️5 tablespoons rice flour ◾️1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract ◾️whipped cream for garnish Instructions: Dissolve rice flour and instant hazelnut coffee in cold milk until smooth. Place flour mixture, sugar, vanilla extract and coffee mixture in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until comes to the boil and thickens, about 30 minutes. Pour into individual dessert dishes. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Garnish with whipped cream before serving. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Hazelnut-Mousse

Crispy Parmesan Potatoes Ingredients: ◾️14 baby potatoes, halved ◾️1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese ◾️4 tablespoons olive oil ◾️1/2 teaspoon garlic powder ◾️1/2 teaspoon paprika powder ◾️1/2 teaspoon thyme ◾️salt and pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Score the potatoes on the cut side. Place potatoes in a bowl. Add paprika powder, garlic powder, thyme, and 2-tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Add 2-tablespoons of olive oil and brush to spread. Scatter the Parmesan over the base. Spread as evenly as you can. Place potatoes, scored side down, on the cheese layer and press them into it. Bake for 28-30 min or until the potatoes are soft and the Parmesan crust is golden brown. Set aside to cool slightly. Use a knife to cut through cheese crust and transfer to a serving dish. Serve with your favorite dip alongside. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Crispy-Parmesan-Potatoes

Chicken Cordon Bleu Ingredients: ◾️2 chicken breast butterfly style ◾️3-4 slices cooked ham ◾️1 garlic clove, finely chopped ◾️1/2 cup dry bread crumbs ◾️130 g cream cheese ◾️1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ◾️1/4 cup flour ◾️1 egg, beaten ◾️oil ◾️2 tablespoons butter ◾️salt & pepper Instructions: Put each chicken breast between plastic wrap and pound to a thickness of approximately 1/4 inch. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over each breast. Place slices of ham on top, covering the surface of the breasts. Mix cream cheese and garlic. Spread the mixture over the ham. Roll tightly, securing with toothpicks. Preheat oven to 350 F. Dredge each chicken breast roll first in the flour then the beaten egg and finally the bread crumbs. Transfer to a greased baking dish, seam side down. Set a tablespoon of butter on top of each. Bake until cooked through and slightly browned, about 40 min. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Chicken-Cordon-Bleu

Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms Ingredients: ◾️18 medium-large whole white mushrooms, washed ◾️2 garlic cloves, minced ◾️1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced (or 1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro) ◾️250 g cream cheese, softened salt and black pepper to taste Instructions: Remove the stems from each mushroom to create space for stuffing, and finely chop the stems. In a small bowl mash the cream cheese, using a fork. Add the chopped stems, green onions (or cilantro), garlic, black pepper and salt, and mix well. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Using a little spoon, fill each mushroom cap with the cream cheese mixture. Place mushrooms on a non-stick baking tray (or douse it with a cooking spray to prevent them from sticking). Make sure to leave enough space between them. Bake in oven until tops are a little golden, about 18-20 minutes. Serve immediately. Recipe Here 👇 https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Cream-Cheese-Stuffed-Mushrooms

Chicken Salad with Herbs Ingredients: ◾️2 cups shredded cooked chicken ◾️3/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese ◾️5 cups torn romaine lettuce or kale ◾️1/2 cup sliced onion ◾️3/4 cup chopped fresh basil ◾️1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley ◾️1/3 cup sunflower kernels ◾️5 tablespoons plain yogurt ◾️4 tablespoons mayonnaise ◾️2 tablespoons lemon juice ◾️salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Place shredded cooked chicken, Mozzarella cheese, lettuce (or kale), onion, basil, parsley, and sunflower kernels in a large bowl. Toss together. For dressing, mix yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add dressing a little at a time then toss until lightly coated. Serve immediately. Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Chicken-Salad-with-Herbs

Beet Salad Ingredients: ▪️1 can (398 ml) sliced beets, drained and cut into even strips ▪️400 g fingerling potatoes ▪️4 tablespoons olive oil ▪️1/4 cup fresh lemon juice ▪️1/4 cup balsamic vinegar ▪️3/4 cup sliced black olives ▪️300 g grape tomatoes ▪️feta cheese for garnish ▪️salt & pepper to taste Instructions: For dressing: mix the extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Set the dressing aside. Wash the potatoes and put them into a pot. Pour water until potatoes are covered and bring to boil. Add a teaspoon salt and reduce heat to medium. Cover the pot and simmer until done - a fork can easily be poked through them. Drain water from potatoes, peel and slice them. In a bowl combine the sliced potatoes, beets, grape tomatoes and black ripe olives. Sprinkle dressing over salad. Garnish with the feta cheese and serve. Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Beet-Salad

Yogurt and Masala Chicken Stew Ingredients: 🔺️900 g chicken breast, cut into 2-inches pieces 🔺️2 cups plain yogurt 🔺️1 onion, grated 🔺️2 teaspoons grated ginger 🔺️3 cloves garlic, chopped 🔺️2 large tomatoes, grated 🔺️1/3 cup chopped cilantro 🔺️4 tablespoons ground almonds 🔺️12 baby potatoes 🔺️1 tablespoon dried mint 🔺️3 teaspoons garam masala 🔺️3/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 🔺️1/8 teaspoon ground saffron 🔺️salt & pepper Instructions: In a bowl, mix chicken with yogurt, onion, ginger, garlic, garam masala, turmeric powder, salt & pepper. Leave in the fridge to marinate for 6 hours. Dissolve ground saffron in 1/4 cup of boiling water and set aside. Place chicken and its marinade in a pot. Add tomatoes, almonds, cilantro and mint. Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Add potatoes and dissolved saffron. Continue to cook covered until chicken and potatoes cooked through and desired thickness, stirring occasionally. Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Yogurt-and-Masala-Chicken-Stew

Creamy Spinach Soup Ingredients: 🔺️250 g fresh spinach, finely chopped 🔺️2 large potatoes, peeled and shredded 🔺️1 medium onion, finely chopped 🔺️4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth) 🔺️1 cup heavy cream %35 🔺️salt & pepper 🔺️2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves or dried thyme Instructions: Place spinach, potatoes, onion, and broth in a large pot. Cover the pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add salt, pepper, and oregano. Reduce heat to medium and simmer covered until vegetables are tender. Add the cream and cook for couple of more minutes. Serve with lemon juice on the side. Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Creamy-Spinach-Soup

Eggplant Soup Ingredients: 🔺️3 large eggplants 🔺️1 cup lentils 🔺️3/4 cup chickpeas 🔺️300 g stewing beef, cut into 1 🔺️1/2-inch pieces 🔺️1/2 cup dried mint 🔺️2 onions, chopped 🔺️5 garlic cloves, chopped 🔺️3/4 cup Persian whey 🔺️turmeric powder 🔺️oil 🔺️salt & pepper Instructions: Soak the chickpeas and lentil in water over night, changing the water couple of times. Drain and set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add mint and sauté until fragrant, about 3 min. Set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add half of the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the rest of chopped onions and sauté until lightly golden. Increase heat to medium-high; add beef and cook until brown. Reduce heat to medium and add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric. Add 3 cups hot water. Bring to a boil. Simmer over medium... Read Full Recipe Here www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Eggplant-Soup

Potato & Ground Beef Casserole Ingredients: 🔸350 g ground beef 🔸1 onion, finely chopped 🔸1 bell pepper, chopped 🔸3/4 cup water 🔸1 cup crushed tomatoes 🔸3 tablespoons dried barberries 🔸1/3 cup coarsely ground walnuts 🔸4 medium potatoes, cooked, peeled & grated 🔸oil 🔸2 cups milk 🔸1 tablespoon dried oregano 🔸2 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder 🔸salt & pepper Instructions: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onions. Sauté until tender. Increase heat to medium-high, add ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Add 2 teaspoons turmeric powder, crushed tomatoes, chopped bell peppers, water, salt and pepper. Simmer covered over medium heat until all of the liquid is evaporated. Add dried barberries and ground walnuts. Cook for 5 min. Place potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, salt & pepper in a bowl. Slowly add milk and mix until smooth. Spoon the ground beef mixture into... Full Recipe Here: www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Potato-and-Ground-Beef-Casserole

Mixed Cookie Ingredients: 🔺️For first dough: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2/3 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup semi sweet chocolate chips pinch of salt 🔺️For second dough: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2/3 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips pinch of salt Instructions: First dough: In a bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add egg and vanilla extract. Beat until combine, about 1 minute. In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder and salt. Slowly add the flour mixture and mix on low until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Put the first dough in refrigerator while making the second dough. Second dough: In a bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and... Full Recipe Here www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Mixed-Cookie