Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Keto Chicken with Mushroom Cream Sauce



Tender chicken breasts are smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce in this Keto-friendly recipe. It's a tasty dish that's great for people who are trying to live a low-carb lifestyle.

Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper

Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat

Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, add mushrooms and garlic

Cook until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes

Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, and bring to a simmer

Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some sauce over them

Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving


Sunday, November 17, 2024

Garlic Chicken Lemon Pasta



Garlic Chicken Lemon Pasta is a delicious dish made with al dente pasta, tender chicken, and lemon that tastes just like it smells. This dish is fresh and full of flavor, so it's great for a weeknight dinner or a special dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz pasta
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions:

Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta until it is al dente

Remove the water and set it aside

Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-high heat

Add the chicken slices to the pan and season them with salt and pepper

About 5 to 6 minutes on each side until browned and done

Put minced garlic in the pan and cook for one to two minutes, until the garlic smells good

Add the lemon juice and zest and stir it in

Scrape the bottom of the pan to get rid of any brown bits

Keep cooking for one more minute

Toss the cooked pasta in the garlic-lemon sauce after adding it to the pan

Add two to three more minutes of cooking time until everything is hot

Put chopped parsley on top of the chicken and pasta

Grate Parmesan cheese on top and serve hot


Friday, November 15, 2024

Homemade Marshmallows



Make delicious marshmallows at home with this simple recipe. Ideal for snacking, s'mores, and hot cocoa!

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup cold water
  • 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

Pour in half a cup of cold water into a mixing bowl and then top with the gelatin

Give it ten minutes to settle

Add the corn syrup, salt, granulated sugar, and the remaining 1/4 cup of cold water to a saucepan

Cook until the mixture reaches 240F 115C over medium heat

After adding the hot sugar mixture to the gelatin mixture, beat on high speed for ten to twelve minutes, or until the mixture thickens and becomes frothy

Beat for an extra two minutes after adding the vanilla extract

A 9 x 9-inch 23 x 23 cm baking dish should be greased and dusted with powdered sugar

Using a spatula, smooth the top of the marshmallow mixture after transferring it into the prepared dish

Allow it to settle for four hours or overnight at room temperature

When the marshmallows are set, cut them into squares and sprinkle more powdered sugar on top to keep them from sticking

Savor your homemade marshmallows as a sweet treat or with hot chocolate!


Tuesday, November 12, 2024

79-Calorie Strawberry Fudgesicles



Indulge in these guilt-free strawberry fudgesicles made with fresh fruit, cocoa powder, and a hint of sweetness. Perfect for a refreshing treat on a hot day!

Ingredients:

  • 200g fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

Instructions:

Blend banana slices, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond milk in a blender

Mix until it's creamy and smooth

Place the mix into popsicle molds

Put in the popsicle sticks and freeze until solid, which should take at least 4 hours

To take the fudgesicles out of the molds, run them under warm water for a few seconds and then carefully pull them out

Take a break and enjoy your 79-calorie strawberry fudgesicles!


Sunday, November 10, 2024

Roasted Strawberries & Clotted Cream Ice Cream



Indulge in the delightful combination of roasted strawberries and luxurious clotted cream in this creamy and flavorful ice cream.

Ingredients:

  • 500g strawberries
  • 200g clotted cream
  • 200ml double cream
  • 200ml whole milk
  • 150g granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Set the oven to 180C 350F and heat it up

Take the strawberries and wash and hull them

Then, put them on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper

Put 50 grams of sugar on top of the strawberries

Soak the strawberries in sugar for 25 to 30 minutes in the oven

Then, remove them and let them cool

Wait for them to cool down

Put the double cream, whole milk, and the rest of the sugar in a saucepan

Heat them over medium-low heat until the sugar is gone

Take it off the heat

To the cream mixture, add the roasted strawberries, along with any juices they may have had

Use a hand blender to blend until smooth

Put the mix through a fine mesh sieve to get rid of the seeds

Add the clotted cream and mix it in completely with a whisk

Put the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn it according to the machine's instructions until it's the consistency of soft serve

Put the ice cream in a container that can go in the freezer

Freeze it for at least 4 hours, or until it is firm

Enjoy scoops of ice cream!


Thursday, November 7, 2024

Decadent Chocolate Brownies



These rich chocolate brownies will provide you the best chocolate experience possible. They have an abundance of chocolate chips and are rich and fudgy. Ideal for sating your cravings for chocolate!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional

Instructions:

Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan and preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 175 degrees Celsius

The butter should be melted in 30-second increments in a microwave-safe bowl

Add the sugar and stir until fully incorporated

One egg at a time, adding and thoroughly mixing after each addition

Add the vanilla extract and stir

Mix the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a different bowl

Mixing until just combined, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ones

If using, mix in the chopped nuts and chocolate chips

Transfer the brownie mixture into the baking pan that has been preheated and level it out

For 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, bake in the preheated oven

Take out and allow to cool in the pan over a wire rack

Cut into squares and enjoy after they've cooled!


Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Creamy Vegan Pasta



Indulge in a comforting and creamy vegan pasta dish made with a luscious cashew-based sauce. This recipe delivers a rich and satisfying flavor without any dairy products, making it perfect for those following a vegan diet or anyone craving a creamy pasta dish. It's easy to prepare and bursting with deliciousness!

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz 225g fettuccine pasta
  • 1 cup cashews, soaked in water for 4 hours or overnight
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente

Drain and set aside

In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, almond milk, nutritional yeast, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper

Blend until smooth and creamy

In a large pan, heat the creamy sauce over medium heat until warmed through

Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the pan with the creamy sauce

Toss until the pasta is well coated

Serve the creamy vegan pasta garnished with chopped fresh parsley

Enjoy!


Keto Chicken with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Tender chicken breasts are smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce in this Keto-friendly recipe....