baked chicken

baked chicken

Preparation Time: 10 minutes Baking Time: 40-45 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty Level: Easy Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or your preferred chicken parts) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary Salt and black pepper to taste Fresh…

homemade wonton soup

homemade wonton soup

Preparation Time: 45 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4-6 Difficulty Level: Intermediate Ingredients: For the Wontons: 1/2 pound ground pork 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped 2 green onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 1 garlic clove, minced 1 package (about…

Wild Rice Mushroom Soup

Wild Rice Mushroom Soup

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Servings: 6-8 Difficulty Level: Intermediate Ingredients: 1 cup wild rice, rinsed 8 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound cremini or white mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups milk (whole or 2%)…

Best Carrot Cake Ever

Best Carrot Cake Ever

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Baking Time: 30-35 minutes Servings: 12-16 Difficulty Level: Intermediate Ingredients: For the Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 4 large eggs 2 cups finely grated carrots 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) 2…

Zucchini Patties

Zucchini Patties

Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Serving: 4 Ingredients: 2 medium-sized zucchinis, grated 1 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 large eggs, beaten 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste Olive oil for frying Instructions: 1. Grate Zucchinis: Wash and…

air fryer sliced potatoes

air fryer sliced potatoes

Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty Level: Easy Ingredients: 4 medium-sized potatoes, washed and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme Salt and black pepper to taste Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional) Instructions:…

Overnight Weetabix cheesecake

Overnight Weetabix cheesecake

Preparation Time: 20 minutes (+ overnight chilling) Serves: 8 Ingredients: For the Base: 200g (about 7 ounces) Weetabix biscuits, crushed 100g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted For the Filling: 500g (2 cups) cream cheese, softened 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Zest of 1 lemon 250ml (1 cup) heavy cream, whipped to…