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Avocado Toast Ingredients: 🔺️2 slices whole wheat bread 🔺️1 ripe avocado 🔺️1 medium tomato, sliced 🔺️1/3 cup crumbled Feta cheese 🔺️fresh lemon juice, as much as you like 🔺️salt and black pepper Instructions: Toast the bread slices until crispy and golden brown. While the bread is toasting slice the avocado in half, remove the seed, scoop out the flesh into a bowl, and mash it with a fork. Add the lemon juice and salt to taste. Mix well. When the toast is ready, spread the mashed avocado evenly across toast, then top with tomatoes and Feta cheese. Sprinkle with black pepper and serve immediately. Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Avocado-Toast

Sunny Side Up and Feta Cheese Ingredients: 3 eggs 🔸️3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 🔸️1 tablespoon unsalted butter 🔸️dried oregano leaves 🔸️black pepper to taste Instructions: Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the cheese and heat until soften. Break the eggs gently over the cheese. Lower the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes. Check the egg whites and if they are cooked and yolks are slightly runny, remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Serve immediately with toasted bread. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Sunny-Side-Up-and-Feta-Cheese

Mixed Berry Sorbet Ingredients: 🔸️3 cups frozen berries (raspberry, blueberry and strawberry) 🔸️4 tablespoons honey 🔸️3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 🔸️1/2 cup water Instructions: Place all the ingredients in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth. Pour the mixture into an air-tight container. Chill the mixture in the freezer for at least 2-3 hours. Remove from freezer 15-20 minutes before serving. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Mixed-Berry-Sorbet

Raspberry Yogurt Ingredients: 🔸️300 g frozen raspberries 🔸️2 1/2 cups plain yogurt (I used yogurt 3%) 🔸️1/2 cup sugar (add less or more, depends on your taste) 🔸️1/4 cup water 🔸️1/4 cup whipping cream 35% Instructions: Place raspberries, sugar and water in a pot over medium heat. Cook for 7 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Blend in a blender until smooth. In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, whipping cream and raspberry mixture until well combined. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours and serve. Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Raspberry-Yogurt

Chicken Masala Rice Ingredients: 🔸️1 1/3 cups uncooked Basmati rice 🔸️450 g chicken breast, cut into 1 1/4 inches pieces 👇1 cup dried red kidney bean 🔸️1 onion, finely chopped 🔸️1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder 🔸️1 teaspoon curry powder 🔸️3 teaspoons garam masala 🔸️1 teaspoon chili powder 🔸️1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 🔸️ground saffron 🔸️oil 🔸️salt 🔸️1/4 cup melted butter 🔸️thin bread Instructions: Soak the red kidney bean in cold water overnight. Drain and place the beans in a small pot and pour 3 cups water over them. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 min. Add salt and cook until beans are just tender. Drain and set aside. Place rice in a bowl; pour lukewarm water, stir and pour off the water. Repeat 4 times until water runs clear. Then soak rice in salted (with 1-2 tablespoons salt) lukewarm water for an hour. Meanwhile, heat 5 tablespoons oil in a pot over medium heat. Read Full Recipe Here www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Chicken-Masala-Rice

Chicken Masala Stew Ingredients: 🔸️800 g chicken breast, cut into 1 🔸️1/2-inches pieces 🔸️1-inch fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 🔸️1 onion, finely chopped 🔸️1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 🔸️1 teaspoon garam masala 🔸️1 tablespoon oil 🔸️1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 🔸️1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 🔸️4 tablespoons crushed tomatoes 🔸️2 tablespoons butter 🔸️1/2 cup sour cream 🔸️1 tablespoon lemon juice 🔸️salt & pepper Instructions: Heat oil and butter in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened. Add ginger and sauté for 2 min. Add garam masala, garlic powder, cumin, turmeric powder and pepper, and heat for 2 min. Add crushed tomatoes, and cook for 2 min. Add chicken and salt, mix well. Add 2/3 cup warm water. Simmer covered over medium heat until chicken is cooked through. Once chicken is fully cooked, combine the sour cream and 1/2 cup water and pour in stew, mix well. Cook covered for 10 min. Add the lemon juice. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Chicken-Masala-Stew

Granola Yogurt Parfait Ingredients: 🔸️vanilla Greek yogurt 🔸️granola 🔸️fresh blueberry Instructions: Layer as much as you like of yogurt, granola and blueberries in a tall glass and serve. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Granola-Yogurt-Parfait

Easy Iced Coffee Ingredients: 🔸️4 teaspoons instant coffee 🔸️8 teaspoons sugar 🔸️1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 🔸️1 cup cold milk 🔸️1 cup ice cubes 🔸️whipped cream for garnish (optional) 🔸️cocoa powder for garnish Instructions: Blend the instant coffee, milk, vanilla extract, sugar and ice cubes in a blender until smooth. Pour in a martini glass, top with whipped cream and garnish with cocoa powder. Serve immediately. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Easy-Iced-Coffee

Garlic Tomato Sauce Ingredients: 🔸️4 medium fresh tomatoes, finely chopped 🔸️3 tablespoons crushed tomatoes 🔸️8 garlic cloves, minced 🔸️2 tablespoons olive oil 🔸️salt & pepper to taste Instructions: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and crushed tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the saucepan and allow to simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes. Serve with your choice of pasta or other dishes. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Garlic-Tomato-Sauce

Eggplant with Greek Yogurt Ingredients: 🔸️2 eggplants, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices 🔸️1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt 🔸️3 tomatoes, chopped plus 1 tomato, sliced 🔸️5 garlic cloves, chopped 🔸️oil 🔸️1/3 cup chopped walnuts 🔸️1/4 cup chopped parsley 🔸️1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 🔸️1/2 teaspoon paprika powder 🔸️salt & black pepper Instructions: In a skillet, heat 1/4 cup of oil. When hot, fry the eggplant slices until golden brown. Set aside. In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add garlics and sauté for 3 minutes. Add turmeric powder and stir. Add chopped tomatoes, paprika powder, salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered until the tomatoes soften, about 8 minutes. Add eggplant and tomato slices. Cook covered over low heat for 20 minutes. Set aside. To serve, season the Greek yogurt with salt and spread on a serving dish. Spoon over that the warm eggplant-tomato mixture. Top with parsley and walnuts. Recipe Here👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Eggplant-with-Greek-Yogurt

Caprese Salad Ingredients: 🔸️3 medium ripe fresh tomatoes, about 400 g 🔸️2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive 🔸️oil 🔸️balsamic glaze 🔸️fresh basil leaves 🔸️1/2 cup black olives, sliced 🔸️1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated 🔸️salt & black pepper to taste Instructions: Using a sharp knife cut the tomatoes into thin slices, about 1/4 inch thick. Layer tomato, cheese, olives and basil. Repeat layering process. Sprinkle with cheese on top. Place each stack under hot broiler until cheese is melted. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving dishes and garnish with basil leaves. Serve immediately. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Capri-Salad

Simple Lentil Salad Ingredients: 🔸️1 cup lentils 🔸️12 mushrooms, sliced 🔸️3/4 cup sliced green onions 🔸️1 cup chopped cilantro 🔸️3/4 cup sliced black olives 🔸️1/4 teaspoon curry powder 🔸️1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 🔸️3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 🔸️4 tablespoons olive oil 🔸️salt & pepper Instructions: Place lentils in a pot. Add 3 cups water and curry powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook covered until lentils are tender, about 30-35 minutes. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high. Add mushrooms and sauté until mushrooms are golden and all liquid is absorbed. Add turmeric powder and cook for 2 minutes. Combine lentils, mushrooms, green onion, cilantro and black olives in a bowl. Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper together. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Simple-Lentil-Salad

No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Ingredients: 🔸️For crust: 🔸️27 Oreo cookies 🔸️3/4 cup chopped walnuts 🔸️5 tablespoons butter, melted For filling: 🔸️450 g cream cheese, room temperature 🔸️2 cups (450 ml) whipping cream %35, must be very cold 🔸️1 1/4 cups icing sugar 🔸️2 teaspoons vanilla extract For topping: 🔸️6 Oreo cookies, finely chopped Instructions: For crust: Put the Oreo cookies and walnuts in a food processor and process until very fine crumbs form. Place crumbs into a bowl. Add the melted butter and stir until well combined. Scoop the crumb mixture into a 9-inch springform pan and press it down into an even layer. Cover with plastic wrap and chill crust in freezer at least 15 minutes while you make the filling. For the filling: Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl for 1 minute. Add in the icing sugar and vanilla extract. Continue to beat at medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy... Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=No-Bake-Oreo-Cheesecake

Chicken Taco Soup Ingredients: 🔸️2 chicken breasts (400 g), cut into small cubes 🔸️1 onion, finely chopped 🔸️1 can red kidney beans, drained 🔸️3 tomatoes, diced 🔸️3 1/2 cups chicken broth 🔸️3/4 cup chopped coriander 🔸️30 g taco seasoning 🔸️1 tablespoon lemon juice 🔸️1/4 teaspoon chili powder 🔸️1/4 teaspoon cumin 🔸️2 tablespoons oil 🔸️1 ripe avocado, diced 🔸️tortilla chips 🔸️salt & pepper Instructions: Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes. Add chicken, Increase the heat to medium-high and cook until no longer pink. Add taco seasoning and salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cook covered over medium-low until chicken is cooked through (about 35-40 minutes), stirring occasionally. Then add beans, coriander, chili powder, cumin and lemon juice. Cook covered for 20-25 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Garnish with coriander, avocado and tortilla chips. Serve! Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Chicken-Taco-Soup

Orzo with Sausage and Cilantro Ingredients: 🔸️2 cups orzo pasta 🔸️375 g sausage, thinly sliced 🔸️1 onion, finely chopped 🔸️1 green bell pepper, diced 🔸️3 tomatoes, diced 🔸️2 cups crushed tomatoes 🔸️1 1/2 cups chopped cilantro 🔸️3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 🔸️oil 🔸️salt & black pepper Instructions: In a pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until slightly golden. Add sausage, bell pepper and garlic. Sauté for 7-8 minutes. Add tomato, crushed tomato, 1/2 cup water, salt and pepper to taste. Cook covered for 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook uncovered, over high heat until al dente, cooked through but still a bit firm, stirring occasionally. Drain in a colander. Transfer orzo to a serving dish. Spoon the sausage mixture over the orzo and stir. Sprinkle with cilantro. Full Recipe Here👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Orzo-with-Sausage-and-Cilantro

Oven Baked Paneer Ingredients: 🔸️350 g paneer (non-melting cheese), cut into 1/2 inch thick slices 🔸️olive oil 🔸️balsamic glaze 🔸️salt and black pepper Instructions: Set broiler on low. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush both sides of the cheese slices lightly with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet. Broil for 2-3 minutes. Using tongs, flip and continue broiling until golden and crispy on both sides. Transfer to a serving plate, drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve immediately. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Oven-Baked-Paneer

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Sausage and Vegetables in Foil Packet Ingredients: 🔸️450 g sausage or hot dogs of your choice, sliced 🔸️1 medium onion, sliced 🔸️1 medium tomato, chopped 🔸️1 bell pepper, sliced 🔸️8 medium mushrooms, sliced 🔸️4 garlic cloves, minced 🔸️2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 🔸️butter 🔸️salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Combine sausage, onion, tomato, bell pepper, garlic, mushroom and oregano, in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Take 4 heavy-duty aluminum foils (about 16 inches length). Divide the sausage mixture evenly in the center of each foil sheet. Place 3 butter cubes on each one. Bring up foil sides and fold to seal, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Place them on the oven rack. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Sausage-and-Vegetables-in-Foil-Packet

Vietnamese Spring Rolls Ingredients: 🔸️15 shrimps, peeled and cooked 🔸️11 rice papers 🔸️50 g dried thin rice sticks 🔸️1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 🔸️1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced 🔸️fresh basil 🔸️2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 🔸️1/2 inch fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped 🔸️1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 🔸️1/2 tablespoon olive oil 🔸️1 tablespoon lemon juice 🔸️1/2 teaspoon sugar 🔸️black pepper Instructions: For sauce: mix together the soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, ginger, black pepper and sugar. Set aside. Place the dried rice sticks in a pot of boiling water and cook on high heat until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Drain and chop to pieces, using scissors. Set aside. Soak the rice paper in warm water for 5 seconds. Lay it out on a flat cutting board for about 30 second till it is soft and pliable. Layer the vegetables, shrimp and cooked rice sticks to the edge of the circle and ... Read Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Vietnamese-Spring-Rolls