Month: August 2024

 Mini Pancakes with Chocolate Filling **Ingredients:** – 1 ripe banana – 1 egg – 1/2 cup all-purpose flour – 1/4 cup milk – 1 tbsp sugar (optional) – 1 tsp baking powder – 1/2 tsp vanilla extract – Chocolate spread (like Nutella) **Instructions:** 1. **Prepare the Batter:** – In a bowl, mash the ripe banana … Read more

 Grilled Steak: **Ingredients:** – 1 ribeye or sirloin steak – Salt and pepper to taste – Olive oil – Garlic (optional) – Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary (optional) – Butter (optional) **Instructions:** 1. **Prep the Steak:** Take the steak out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. … Read more

Baked French Toast Ingredients: – 1 loaf of brioche, challah, or French bread, cut into thick slices – 6 large eggs – 2 cups whole milk – 1/2 cup heavy cream – 1/2 cup granulated sugar – 1/4 cup brown sugar – 1 tablespoon vanilla extract – 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon – 1/4 teaspoon ground … Read more

 Stir-Fried Cabbage with Ground Meat (Egg Roll in a Bowl) Ingredients: – 1 pound (450g) ground pork, beef, or turkey – 1 small head of cabbage, thinly sliced – 1 medium carrot, grated – 1 small onion, finely chopped – 3 cloves garlic, minced – 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated – 2 tablespoons soy sauce … Read more

 Crispy Potato Patties Ingredients: – 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed – 1/2 cup grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice) – 1/4 cup grated carrots (optional) – 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions or chives – 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley – 1 egg – 1/2 cup breadcrumbs – Salt and pepper to taste … Read more

 Classic Crispy Fried Chicken Ingredients: – 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces (or about 8 pieces of your choice) – 2 cups buttermilk – 2 cups all-purpose flour – 1 teaspoon paprika – 1 teaspoon garlic powder – 1 teaspoon onion powder – 1 teaspoon salt – 1/2 teaspoon black pepper – 1/2 teaspoon cayenne … Read more

Crispy Baked or Pan-Fried Dumplings Ingredients: – 1 package of dumpling wrappers (wonton or gyoza wrappers) – 1/2 pound (225g) ground pork, chicken, or shrimp (or a combination) – 1/2 cup finely chopped cabbage – 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions (green onions) – 2 cloves garlic, minced – 1 tablespoon soy sauce – 1 teaspoon … Read more

Pan-Seared Liver with Garlic and Herbs Ingredients: – 1 pound (450g) liver (beef, lamb, or chicken), sliced thin – 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced – 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter – 1 teaspoon ground cumin – 1 teaspoon ground black pepper – 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander (optional) – Salt to taste – Fresh parsley … Read more

 Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata Ingredients: – 1 pound (450g) potato gnocchi – 1 tablespoon olive oil – 2 cloves garlic, minced – 1 small onion, finely chopped – 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes – 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved – 1/2 cup heavy cream – Salt and pepper to taste – Red pepper … Read more