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Marinated Bocconcini Skewers Ingredients: 🔸️4 bamboo skewers 🔸️12 grape tomatoes 🔸️8 fresh basil leaves 🔸️8 Marinated Bocconcini Instructions: To assemble, thread a grape tomato, folded basil leaf, marinated mozzarella ball, another fold basil leaf, and another tomato. Arrange the skewers on a serving plate. Note: you can drizzle more vinegar and olive oil over the skewers before serving. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Marinated-Bocconcini-Skewers

Chocolate Cornflake Bites Ingredients: 🔸️30 g semi sweet chocolate chips 🔸️90 g milk chocolate chips 🔸️1/2 cup heavy cream 🔸️1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🔸️50 g peanut butter 🔸️50 g crushed toasted corn flakes 🔸️60 g unsalted peanuts Instructions: In a small saucepan, bring the whipping cream to a simmer, stir occasionally. Meanwhile, place the chocolate chips in a bowl. Pour the hot whipping cream over them and allow to stand for 30 seconds. Add the vanilla extract and peanut butter, and stir well until smooth. Then add the corn flakes and peanuts into the melted chocolate mixture and combine well. Using a tablespoon, scoop out and drop onto a waxed paper or aluminum foil; flatten slightly. Refrigerate until they are set. Store them covered in the fridge. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Chocolate-Flakes

Persian Walnut Cookies Ingredients: 🔸️300 g ground walnuts 🔸️6 egg yolks 🔸️1/2 cup sugar 🔸️1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks, sugar and vanilla until mixture has thickened and turned a pale yellow, about 8-9 minutes. Add the ground walnuts and mix well. Cover 3 baking sheets with parchment paper or greased aluminum foil. Using a teaspoon, drop small portions of the walnut mixture on the sheet; make sure to leave enough space between them. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 14-16 minutes or until golden, keep an eye on them (they look soft but it is ok, they start to harden when they cool). Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes. Then transfer the cookies on a wire rack to cool completely. Store them covered. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Persian-Walnut-Cookies

Cornflakes Chicken Ingredients: 🔸300 g chicken breast (2 fillets) 🔸️1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 🔸️1 cup crushed corn flakes 🔸️1 tablespoon lemon juice 🔸️oil 🔸️1/4 cup flour 🔸️1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise 🔸️1 egg 🔸️salt & black pepper Instructions: Place corn flakes inside a plastic bag and finely crush them with a rolling pin. Place chicken breasts inside a plastic bag and pound out until thin. Crack the egg into a bowl; add salt, pepper, garlic powder, mayonnaise and lemon juice; beat well. Season both sides of chicken breasts with pepper and salt. Spread the flour and crushed corn flakes in 2 separate plates. Coat chicken breasts in flour. Dip them in the egg mixture. Then coat with the crushed corn flakes. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a frying pan. Place the chicken breasts into the pan and reduce heat to medium. Fry until they are cooked through and lightly golden brown on both sides. Serve immediately. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Corn-Flakes-Chicken

Olive Cheese Bread Ingredients: 🔸1 French bread baguette 🔸️2 stalks green onions (about 1/2 cup), sliced 🔸1/3 cup butter, at room temperature 🔸️1/2 cup mayonnaise 🔸️1 1/3 cups green olives, chopped 🔸1 1/3 cups kalamata olives, chopped 🔸️2 1/2 cups Monterey jack cheese, grated Instructions: Place mayonnaise and butter into a bowl and mix well. Add cheese, olives and green onions. Stir together until thoroughly combined. Cut the bread in half lengthwise and then cut each piece in half crosswise. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spread each piece of bread generously with the olive mixture (spread it all the way to the edges too). Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned. Cut into slices and serve. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Olive-Cheese-Bread

Christmas Cheese Trees Ingredients: 🔸️8 Laughing Cow cheese wedges 🔸️4 pretzel sticks, cut in half 🔸️1/4 cup dried or fresh herbs (like mint, basil, oregano and tarragon) 🔸️1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 🔸️pinch of red pepper flakes Instructions: Unwrap the laughing cow cheese wedges and place on a serving platter. Insert pretzel stick half into center of bottom of each cheese wedge to form tree trunk. Mix the seasonings and herbs. Sprinkle the tops of each cheese wedge with herbs mixture. Serve immediately. Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Christmas-Cheese-Trees

Smashed Potatoes with Cheese Ingredients: 🔸️8 small potatoes 🔸️1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 🔸️1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🔸️olive oil 🔸️salt and black pepper to taste Instructions: Cook the potatoes in salted water until tender - a fork can easily be poked through them. Drain and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Generously drizzle a baking sheet with olive oil. Place potatoes on the baking sheet. Crush each potato with the flat bottom of a glass until it is about 1/2-inch thick. Using a pastry brush, brush each potato with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven until golden and crispy on top, about 20 minutes. Once potatoes are crispy, divide mozzarella cheese on top of the potatoes and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve. Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Smashed-Potatoes-with-Cheese

Baked Spinach Gnocchi Ingredients: 🔸️320 g spinach 🔸️1 cup ricotta cheese 🔸️1 large garlic clove, chopped 🔸️2 egg yolks 🔸️1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated 🔸️2 tablespoons flour 🔸️salt & pepper Instructions: Rinse the spinach and place in a pot. Add salt & pepper. Cook over medium heat until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Drain in a colander. Once it is sufficiently cool to handle, squeeze out as much water as possible. Transfer to a cutting board and chop. Let cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, combine spinach, garlic, ricotta cheese, flour, egg yolks and parmesan cheese. Adjust seasonings. Dust your hands in the flour. Take a small amount of the mixture and roll them into small balls in your hands. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray an 8 x 11-inch baking dish with no-stick cooking spray. Gently place them in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Serve with any kind of sauce you like. Recipe Here👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Baked-Spinach-Gnocchi

Mushroom Soup Ingredients: 🔸️14 white mushrooms, sliced 🔸️3 tablespoons butter 🔸️1 cup diced carrot 🔸️1/2 tablespoon oil 🔸️1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 🔸️5 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth) 🔸️1/4 cup flour 🔸️2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 🔸️1/2 cup cold milk 🔸️1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 🔸️3/4 cup heavy cream 35% 🔸️salt & pepper to taste 🔸️lemon juice for serving, optional Instructions: Heat butter and oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and mushroom, and sauté until lightly browned. Set aside. Place carrot and chicken broth in a pot. Cover the pot and cook over medium heat until carrot is tender, about 15-20 minutes. Dissolve flour in the cold milk and add to soup. Then add the parsley, mushroom, Worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper. Cook covered for 10 minutes. Add the cream and cook for 1-2 more minutes (do not let boil). Adjust seasoning. Serve with lemon juice on the side. Recipe Here👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Mushroom-Soup

Mango Cream Ingredients: 🔸️2 large ripe mangoes and 1 medium ripe mango 🔸️1 1/2 cups whipping cream 35% 🔸️1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder 🔸️4 tablespoons powdered sugar 🔸️slivered pistachios for garnish Instructions: Peel the medium mango and cube, save it for topping. Peel 2 large mangoes, cube and puree in a food processor until smooth. Beat the whipping cream, cardamom and sugar until stiff peaks form, about 6-7 minutes. Save some of the beaten cream for topping. Gently fold the mango puree in the cream. In a serving glass, spoon some of the mango cream. Place some of the mango cubes on top. Sprinkle with pistachios. Then top with beaten cream. Recipe Here👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Mango-Cream

Beef Stroganoff Ingredients: 🔸️450 g of top sirloin or tenderloin, cut thin strips 🔸️1 onion, sliced 🔸️10 mushrooms, sliced 🔸️1/2 cup sour cream 🔸️1/4 cup whipping cream 🔸️1/2 teaspoon paprika powder 🔸️1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 🔸️oil 🔸️matchstick potato chips Instructions: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and fry until golden and all liquid is absorbed. Set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and fry until tender. Increase heat to medium-high, add beef strips and fry until brown on all sides and almost all liquid is absorbed. Add paprika powder, turmeric, salt and pepper. Add 2 3/4 cups water. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer covered until beef is cooked, stirring occasionally. Then add sour cream, whipping cream and mushroom. Cover the pot and cook until thickened. Transfer to a dish and top with potato chips. Recipe Here👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Beef-Stroganoff

Green Bean Salad Ingredients: 🔸️350 g green beans, trimmed 🔸️2 medium mushrooms, thinly sliced 🔸️2 tablespoons sunflower kernels 🔸️2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese 🔸️1/4 cup olive oil 🔸️1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 🔸️1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 🔸️salt & black pepper to taste Instructions: To make dressing, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, oregano, salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. Set aside. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook uncovered for 5-6 minutes or until just tender. Drain and immediately place them into ice-water for 2-3 minutes. Once cooled, drain the green beans and pat dry. In a large bowl, toss the beans with half of the dressing and arrange on a serving platter. Layer the mushrooms on top. Sprinkle the sunflower kernels and parmesan cheese on top. Then drizzle with the remaining dressing. Recip Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Green-Bean-Salad

Orzo and Pepperoni Casserole Ingredients: 🔸️300 g lean ground beef 🔸️1 small onion, finely chopped 🔸️1 cup orzo pasta 🔸️1 green onion, sliced 🔸️1 1/3 cups ricotta cheese 🔸️1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 🔸️300 g smoked pepperoni, sliced dried oregano 🔸️1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 🔸️1/4 teaspoon allspice 🔸️1 teaspoon turmeric powder 🔸️1 tablespoon oil 🔸️1 1/2 cups pizza sauce 🔸️1/2 cup crushed tomatoes 🔸️1/2 cup ketchup 🔸️salt & pepper Instructions: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add orzo and 1/2 tablespoon salt. Cook uncovered, over high heat until cooked through but still a bit firm. Drain and set aside. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until tender. Add ground beef and cook until brown. Add turmeric, nutmeg, allspice, 1-teaspoon oregano, salt and pepper. Remove from heat and drain the excess liquid. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Mix together pizza sauce... Full Recipe Here: www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Orzo-and-Pepperoni-Casserole

Chocolate Salami Ingredients: 🔸250 g plain biscuits 🔸1 egg 🔸130 g sugar 🔸️5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 🔸️1/2 cup (110 g) butter, room temperature 🔸️40 g slivered almonds 🔸️1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: Put biscuits into a zip lock bag and finely crush them with a rolling pin. Set aside. Using a mixer, beat together egg and sugar until smooth, about 1 minute. Add butter, vanilla and cocoa powder. Beat until smooth and creamy. Add crushed biscuits and almonds; mix well. Lay out a sheet of cling film wrap on a dry surface. Spoon the biscuit mixture into a line, about 2 inch thick. Roll the cling film around the biscuit mixture and form into a log shape. Make sure the cling film is firmly wrapped around the biscuit mixture. Refrigerate for 10 hours. When they are ready, unwrap the cling film and slice the rolls into 1/2 inch slices. Store them covered in the fridge. Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Chocolate-Cookies

Stuffed Cucumber Cups Ingredients: 🔸2 English cucumbers, peeled 🔸️1/4 cup ricotta cheese 🔸️1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 🔸2 tablespoons chopped sundried tomatoes 🔸️2 tablespoons black olives, pitted and chopped 🔸️2 teaspoons lemon juice 🔸️1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 🔸️black pepper to taste Instructions: Cut the cucumbers into 1 1/2-inch slices. Use a melon baller or small spoon, to scoop out part of the insides (be careful not to scoop through the bottom). In a bowl, mix together the feta cheese, ricotta cheese, sundried tomatoes, olives, oregano, lemon juice and pepper until well combined. Taste the filling and adjust seasoning if required. Fill each cucumber cup with the cheese mixture. Serve! Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Stuffed-Cucumber-Cups

Bell Pepper Soup Ingredients: 🔸️1/2 cup red split lentils 🔸️1/2 cup green lentils 🔸️4 large yellow bell peppers, chopped 🔸️6 green onions, sliced 🔸️4 tablespoons dried cilantro 🔸️3/4 cup crushed tomatoes 🔸️5 cups chicken (or vegetable) broth 🔸️2 cups milk 🔸️1 tablespoons butter 🔸️1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 🔸️1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🔸️salt & pepper 🔸️lemon juice, optional 🔸️slivered almonds Instructions: Place red split lentils, green lentils, bell peppers, sliced green onions, butter, cilantro and broth in a pot. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, turmeric and cinnamon. Reduce heat, cover the pot, and simmer until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Then puree in a blender until smooth. Return the pureed soup back to the pot, add milk and heat for couple of more minutes. Garnish with slivered almonds & serve with lemon juice. Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Bell-Pepper-Soup

Asparagus & Tomato Salad with Feta Ingredients: For salad: 🔸️1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 🔸️10 ounce grape tomatoes, halved 🔸️1/2 cup chopped walnuts 🔸️1/3 cup crumbled feta For dressing: 🔸️juice of 1 lemon 🔸️1 tablespoon white vinegar 🔸️3 tablespoons olive oil 🔸️salt and black pepper 🔸️balsamic glaze Instructions: Set up a large bowl with ice water. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the asparagus to the boiling water and allow to boil just until tender, about 3-5 min. Drain and immediately transfer the asparagus to the bowl of ice water. Let rest about 10 seconds. Drain asparagus well. To prepare the dressing, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, white vinegar, salt and pepper. In a bowl, combine asparagus, halved grape tomatoes and chopped walnuts. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Top with the crumbled feta cheese and drizzle with glaze. Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Asparagus-Salad

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Mexican Meatballs Ingredients: For meatballs: 🔸️750 g lean ground 🔸️1 egg 🔸️1 small onion, grated 🔸️1/4 cup bread crumb 🔸️1 teaspoon garlic powder 🔸️1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 🔸️1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 🔸️2 teaspoons ground cumin 🔸️salt For sauce: 🔸️5 medium tomatoes, grated 🔸️5 tablespoons crushed tomatoes 🔸️1 medium onion, minced 🔸️4 garlic cloves, minced 🔸️1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 🔸️1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 🔸️2 teaspoons chili powder 🔸️vegetable oil 🔸️salt Instructions: For sauce: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add grated tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, oregano, chili powder, cumin and salt to taste. Simmer covered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside. Mix ground beef, egg, onion, turmeric powder, ground cumin, oregano, garlic powder, bread crumb and salt. Roll into golf ball-size and ... Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Mexican-Meatballs

Tilapia Pesto Ingredients: 🔸️2 tilapia fillets, about 400 g 🔸️1/3 cup basil pesto sauce 🔸️1/2 cup sour cream 🔸️cooking spray 🔸️salt and black pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking dish lightly with cooking spray. Season both sides of tilapia fillets with pepper and salt, and place in the baking dish. In a small bowl, mix the pesto and sour cream, and spread all over the fillets. Place on the middle rack of the oven and bake until the fish flakes easily, about 10-12 minutes. Serve immediately. Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Tilapia-Pesto