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Cauliflower Soup Ingredients: 🔸️1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets 🔸️2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped 🔸️1 medium onion, chopped 🔸️4 medium carrots, chopped 🔸️2 garlic cloves, chopped 🔸️5 cups chicken (or vegetable) broth 🔸️2 tablespoons vegetable oil 🔸️1 1/2 cups heavy cream 🔸️salt and black pepper Instructions: Heat oil over medium heat in a large soup pot. Add onions and fry for 5 minutes. Add garlic and fry for 1 minute. Add cauliflower florets, potatoes, carrots, broth, salt and pepper. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and let the soup cool slightly. Puree in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return the soup to the pot and add heavy cream. Stir well and adjust seasonings. Heat the soup for 1-2 more minutes (do not let boil). If soup is too thick, add milk. Garnish with black pepper before serving. Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Cauliflower-Soup

Apple Crisp Ingredients: 🔸️4 apples, peeled, cored and sliced 🔸️1 1/2 cups organic quick oats 🔸️2/3 cup sugar 🔸️1 cup coarsely chopped walnut 🔸️1/2 cup butter, room temperature 🔸️2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 🔸️1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 🔸️1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🔸️ice cream for serving, optional Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine sliced apples and vanilla. Toss to combine, set it aside. Combine sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and oatmeal in a bowl. Cut in the butter. Add walnuts and mix well. Preheat oven to 360 degrees F. Place apples in a baking dish and sprinkle oatmeal mixture over apples. Bake for about 45-55 minutes or until topping looks crunchy and apples are tender. Serve cold or hot with ice cream. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Apple-Crisp

Marinated Brussels Sprouts Ingredients: 🔸️20 Brussels sprouts 🔸️3 tablespoons olive oil 🔸️1/2 cup m chopped parsley 🔸️1/3 cup chopped coriander 🔸️2 teaspoons chopped thyme 🔸️4 garlic cloves, minced 🔸️4 tablespoons lemon juice 🔸️1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 🔸️salt to taste Instructions: In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, crushed red pepper and salt. Set the dressing aside. Wash the Brussels sprouts well. Trim off the bottom of the Brussels sprouts and remove any damaged or wilted leaves. Cut in half. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add 1 teaspoon salt. Add the Brussels sprouts and boil uncovered until tender, about 5-6 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain well. Place the Brussels sprouts, parsley and coriander in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over them and gently toss together. Adjust seasoning. Refrigerate covered overnight. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Marinated-Brussels-Sprouts

Zucchini Bites Ingredients: 🔸️2 large zucchini, grated with skin 🔸️1 small onion chopped 🔸️1 medium cooked potato, peeled and grated 🔸️3 eggs 🔸️zest of 1 lemon 🔸️vegetable oil 🔸️3 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs 🔸️1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 🔸️salt & pepper Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until golden. Add zucchini and cook until tender and all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let slightly cool. Place zucchini mixture in a bowl. Add potato, eggs, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, turmeric, salt and pepper. Mix well. Divide the mixture evenly into the 12 muffin pan cups. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown on the outside and soft inside. Let cool for 5 minutes and then run a knife around the edges of the zucchini bites to loosen them from the muffin pan. Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Zucchini-Bites

Simple Cheese Danish Ingredients: 🔸️2 sheets frozen puff pastry 🔸️200 g cream cheese 🔸️1/4 cup sugar 🔸️1/2 teaspoon almond extract 🔸️1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 🔸️1 egg yolk 🔸️1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash Instructions: Beat cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Add egg yolk, almond extract and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined. Set aside. Defrost puff pastry overnight in the refrigerator according to the package directions. Unroll and place on a flat surface. Cut the 10x10 inch sheet into quarters. Place about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the filling into the middle of each of the 4 squares. Brush the border of each pastry with egg wash. Fold two opposite corners to the center, brushing and overlapping the corners of each pastry so they firmly stick together. Brush with egg wash. Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper... Read Full Recipe Here www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Simple-Cheese-Danish

Quinoa and Chicken Casserole Ingredients: 🔸️2 cups shredded cooked chicken 🔸️1 cup quinoa 🔸️2 cups marinara sauce 🔸️1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 🔸️1/3 cup heavy cream 🔸️1 3/4 cups halved grape tomatoes 🔸️1 1/2 cups chopped fresh basil 🔸️1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 🔸️salt & black pepper Instructions: Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add quinoa and give it a quick stir. Cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Then fluff with a fork. Set aside. Heat tomatoes and marinara sauce in a large saucepan over medium heat until warm. Stir in whipping cream, basil, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in the quinoa, cooked chicken and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Preheat oven to 360 degrees F. Spray an 8 x 11 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Pour the mixture into the dish and ... Read the Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Quinoa-and-Chicken-Casserole

Bell Peppers Chicken Stew Ingredients: 🔸️750 g chicken breast, cut into strips 🔸️3 tomatoes, chopped 🔸️1 onion, chopped 🔸️5 tablespoons oil 🔸️2 garlic cloves, chopped 🔸️3 green bell peppers, cut into strips 🔸️8 tablespoons crushed tomatoes 🔸️1 bay leaf 🔸️2 tablespoons lemon juice 🔸️1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder 🔸️1/4 teaspoon ground angelica 🔸️salt & pepper Instructions: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers and sauté for 8 minutes. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened. Add garlic and sauté for 1 more minute. Increase heat to medium-high. Add chickens and cook until no longer pink. Add turmeric and crushed tomatoes. Add 3/4 cup water and bay leaf. Simmer covered for 20 minutes over medium heat. Add tomatoes, bell peppers, angelica, lemon juice, salt & pepper. Cook until chicken is cooked through and desired thickness is reached. Full Recipe Here www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Bell-Peppers-Chicken-Stew

Popcorn Cauliflower Ingredients: - 1 cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces - 2 eggs - 1 cup breadcrumbs - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese - 2 teaspoons dried oregano - 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder - 1 teaspoon paprika powder - olive oil - salt & pepper Instructions: Bring salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower. Cook until just tender. Drain & set aside. Whisk together egg and turmeric. Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika powder and oregano. Season with salt & pepper. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place cauliflower in a bowl. Pour the egg mixture over the cauliflower and toss to coat. Add breadcrumb mixture to the cauliflower and toss to coat. Arrange cauliflower on a baking tray in a single layer and drizzle with a little olive oil. Bake for 30 minutes, or until starting to turn crisp and golden-brown. Turn the cauliflower 2 times during baking to ensure they crisp up well. Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Popcorn-Cauliflower

Mixed Vegetable Casserole Ingredients: 🔸️3 zucchinis, sliced 🔸️400 g mushrooms, chopped 🔸️1 green bell pepper, chopped 🔸️2 medium potatoes 🔸️1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 🔸️1 1/2 cups White Sauce 🔸️3 tablespoons oil 🔸️6 tablespoons pesto sauce 🔸️salt & pepper Instructions: Cook potatoes in salted water. Drain, peel and slice them into 3/4 inch slices. Set aside. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté for 15 minutes. Add green pepper & zucchini. Sauté for 5 minutes. Add pesto sauce, salt and pepper. Cook uncovered until vegetables are tender and almost all liquid is absorbed. Lightly grease an 8 x 11-inch baking dish. Arrange potato slices in the baking dish. Spread the vegetable mixture over the potatoes. Pour the white sauce all over the vegetable mixture. Top with cheese. Broil on low heat until cheese is melted and the top begins to get lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Mixed-Vegetable-Gratin

Dill Rice with Chicken Ingredients: -2 cups rice -3/4 cup dried white kidney beans, soaked overnight -850 g chicken breast, cut into 1 -1/4 inches pieces -1 cup dried dill -1 onion, finely chopped -3 garlic cloves -oil -1 1/4 teaspoons turmeric powder '1/8 teaspoon nutmeg -ground saffron -ground cinnamon -salt & pepper Instructions: Place rice in a bowl. Pour lukewarm water, stir and pour off the water. Repeat four times. Soak rice in salted water for 2 hours. Place beans in a pot and pour 3 cups water. Add a bit salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook until beans are just tender. Drain and set aside. Heat 5 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until golden. Increase heat to medium-high. Add chicken. Cook until no longer pink. Add turmeric and 1/2 cup hot water. Bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat for 10 min. Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon saffron, nutmeg, salt & pepper... Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Dill-Rice-with-Chicken

Spicy Chicken Drumsticks Ingredients: 🔸️8 skinless chicken drumsticks 🔸️1 large onion, sliced 🔸️3 tablespoons cooking oil 🔸️4 garlic cloves, chopped 🔸️2 teaspoons turmeric powder 🔸️3 teaspoons chili powder 🔸️5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 🔸️3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 🔸️1 teaspoon sugar 🔸️crushed red pepper to taste Instructions: Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until golden. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant. Increase heat to medium-high; add chicken and cook until no longer pink. Then reduce heat to medium. Add the turmeric powder and stir gently. Add 3/4 cup water and cook covered until completely cooked, about 40-45 minutes. Meanwhile in a small bowl mix together the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, crushed red pepper, chili powder and sugar. Once chicken cooked, add the sauce mixture into the chicken and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Spicy-Chicken-Drumsticks

Ground Beef Enchiladas Ingredients: 🔸️8 large flour tortillas 🔸️400 g extra lean ground beef 🔸️1 small bell pepper, chopped 🔸️1 small onion, finely chopped 🔸️1/2 cup salsa sauce 🔸️1 can (296 ml) enchilada sauce 🔸️3 cups shredded four cheese Mexican 🔸️2 tablespoons oil 🔸️3 tablespoons taco seasoning 🔸️1 teaspoon dried oregano 🔸️salt and black pepper Instructions: To make the filling: heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 4 minutes. Add the ground beef and brown until no longer pink. Add the bell pepper, salsa sauce, taco seasoning, oregano, salt and black pepper to taste. Cook until beef is cooked through and peppers and onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce evenly along the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. To assemble the enchiladas... Read the Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Ground-Beef-Enchiladas

Taco Salad Yield: Serves 5 🔸️250 g lean ground beef 🔸️1 small onion, finely chopped 🔸️1 large tomato, diced 🔸️1/3 cup ketchup 🔸️2 tablespoons crushed tomatoes 🔸️1/2 cup mayonnaise 🔸️2 tablespoons taco seasoning 🔸️1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 🔸️cooking oil 🔸️1/2 tablespoon dried oregano leaves 🔸️5 cups torn lettuce 🔸️1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🔸️1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🔸️corn chips, optional 🔸️salt & pepper to taste Instructions: Heat 1-tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until tender. Increase heat to medium-high; add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Add the ketchup, crushed tomatoes, turmeric, oregano, taco seasoning, salt and pepper. Cover the skillet and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Adjust seasonings and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomato, beef mixture, mayonnaise, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese. Top with corn chips and serve. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Taco-Salad

Cabbage and Carrot Salad Ingredients: 🔸200 g (about 3 cups) white cabbage, thinly sliced 🔸️2 medium carrots (about 2 cups), peeled and grated 🔸️1/4 cup yogurt 🔸️1/2 cup mayonnaise 🔸️2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 🔸️3 tablespoons white wine 🔸️vinegar 🔸️1/2 teaspoons sugar 🔸️salt & black pepper to taste Instructions: For dressing: in a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside. In a salad bowl, toss the cabbage with the carrot. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until thoroughly coated. Serve immediately. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Cabbage-and-Carrot-Salad

French Toast Ingredients: 🔸️2 slices of French crusty bread (or any kind of white bread) 🔸️1/3 cup milk 🔸️1 egg 🔸️butter 🔸️3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🔸️maple syrup 🔸️pinch of salt Instructions: In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk the egg, milk, cinnamon and salt together with a fork. Soak bread slices in egg mixture, one at a time, making sure to soak each side. Melt some butter in skillet over medium heat. Shake off the excess egg mixture from the bread, and place the bread slices onto the skillet. Fry the bread slices until browned on one side, then flip and brown the other side. Serve hot with butter and maple syrup. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=French-Toast

Chicken Pizza Toast Ingredients: 🔸️2 cups shredded Cooked Chicken 🔸️10 slices of whole wheat bread 🔸️3/4 cup crushed tomatoes 🔸️1/2 cup ketchup 🔸️3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 🔸️5 green onions, sliced 🔸️5 garlic cloves, finely chopped 🔸️dried oregano leaves 🔸️2 tablespoons vegetable oil 🔸️black pepper Instructions: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and green onion, and sauté for 4 min. Add chicken, crushed tomatoes, ketchup, 2 teaspoons oregano and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes. Adjust seasonings and set the chicken mixture aside. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place bread slices on the baking sheet and toast in the oven until a little crispy, about 5-8 min. Place a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese on each slice. Place a layer of chicken mixture and top with the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with oregano. Bake until cheese is melted. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Chicken-Pizza-Toast

Corn Flakes Peanut Butter Snacks Ingredients: 🔸️3 1/2 cups corn flakes 🔸️1 cup peanut butter 🔸️1/2 cup maple syrup 🔸️1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 🔸️2 tablespoons unsalted butter 🔸️1/4 cup sugar 🔸️1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 🔸️1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🔸️3 tablespoons Sesame seeds Instructions: Place peanut butter, butter, sugar, maple syrup, chocolate chips and nutmeg in a saucepan. Heat over low heat until smooth and melted, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Place corn flakes and Sesame seeds in a bowl. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the corn flakes and seeds; mix well. Lightly spray an 11x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon evenly the corn flakes mixture into the dish, pressing down to flatten the top. Chill until firm, about 4-5 hours. Then cut into squares. Store them covered in the fridge. Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Corn-Flakes-Peanut-Butter-Snacks

Beef Manicotti Ingredients: 🔸️15 manicotti shells 🔸️3-4 cups White Sauce 🔸️300 g lean ground beef 🔸️5 mushrooms, chopped 🔸️4 hot dogs, diced 🔸️1 cup green pepper, diced 🔸️1 medium onion, finely chopped 🔸️5 garlic cloves, finely chopped 🔸️3 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 🔸️1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 🔸️3-4 tablespoons cooking oil 🔸️2 cups salsa sauce 🔸️2-3 tablespoons crushed tomatoes 🔸️2 cups shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese 🔸️1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 🔸️1/3 cup bread crumb 🔸️salt & pepper Instructions: Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat, add onions and sauté until slightly golden. Add the ground beef and cook until the meat is well browned. Add the garlic, hot dogs, turmeric powder, salt and pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes. Add green peppers, mushrooms, crushed tomatoes and salsa sauce; mix well and simmer uncovered until all the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Let the mixture cool and... Read the Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Beef-Manicotti

Greek Spinach Pie Ingredients: 🔸6 cups chopped spinach 🔸️12 sheets phyllo (filo) pastry 🔸️1 small onion, finely chopped 🔸️4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 🔸️3 tablespoons oil 🔸️1 egg, beaten 🔸️1 cup feta cheese, crumbled 🔸️1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese 🔸️3 tablespoons butter, melted 🔸️salt & black pepper Instructions: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onions for 7 min. Add garlic and sauté for 1 min. Increase heat to medium-high, add spinach and cook until the spinach is completely wilted. Squeeze out all of the excess liquid in a colander. Mix the spinach mixture, feta, ricotta, egg, salt and black pepper in a large bowl. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 8x11-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Gently place one sheet of phyllo in the baking dish and brush with melted butter. Half the phyllo sheets will be used on the bottom and the other half on top of the filling. Repeat until... Read the Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Greek-Spinach-Pie

Spinach and Potato Dish Ingredients: 🔸️600 g chopped spinach 🔸️200 g coriander, chopped 🔸️2 potatoes, scrubbed and cubed 🔸️6 garlic cloves, chopped 🔸️4 tablespoons vegetable oil 🔸️2 tablespoons olive oil 🔸️1 teaspoon curry powder 🔸️1 teaspoon turmeric powder 🔸️1/2 tablespoon paprika powder 🔸️1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 🔸️salt & pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place potatoes in a bowl with olive oil, paprika powder, salt and pepper. Toss everything together. Spread potatoes out on the baking sheet. Roast for 30 min until tender and golden, stirring halfway through. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 min. Add turmeric and curry powder. Add spinach and coriander. Cook over medium-high heat until all the liquid is absorbed. Add lemon juice. Adjust seasonings. Place potato and spinach mixture in a serving dish. Full Recipe Here 👇 www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Spinach-and-Potato-Dish