Tag: Creamy

Creamy White Bean and Spinach Quesadillas

Creamy White Bean and Spinach Quesadillas

Having a tight schedule will want you to skip your meals. In that case, these creamy white bean and spinach quesadillas can be your savior. Quesadillas are Mexican in origin with tortillas filled with cream and leafy vegetables. They take 20 minutes and make a 

Creamy Cheddar Macaroni Salad

Creamy Cheddar Macaroni Salad

INGREDIENTS: SALAD: 4 cups of cooked elbow noodles 1 bell pepper cut into small chunks 2 celery sticks cut into small chunks 2 tbsp chopped red onion 1/2 – 3/4 cup cheddar cheese chunks SALAD DRESSING: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tbsp vinegar 1 tbsp prepared mustard 1 tsp sugar dash salt 1/4 tsp ground 

CREAMY CHOCOLATE BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE

CREAMY CHOCOLATE BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup Silk unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2 cup frozen blueberries (I like Wild Blueberries)
3 tbsp avocado
2 large soft Medjool dates, pitted (or sub 1–2 tbsp maple syrup)
1 tbsp cacao powder
1 tbsp hemp seeds or chia seeds
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup ice cubes

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Place all ingredients except ice in a high speed blender or Nutribullet. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  • Add ice and blend until thickened. Add more almond milk if you prefer a thinner smoothie.

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Vegan One Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe

Vegan One Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe

Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 14 oz mushrooms washed and sliced (400g) 2 shallots peeled and diced 4 garlic cloves peeled and minced 2 tsp rosemary or thyme finely chopped 3 1/3 cups vegetable stock or boiling water 12 oz spaghetti (350g) 2 1/2 cups dairy free milk such as cashew milk 2 tsp salt 2 tbsp nutritional yeast 2 tsp white miso Instructions: Place a large lidded frying pan over a 

Creamy Cucumber Salad

Creamy Cucumber Salad

Ingredients: English Cucumbers – These aren’t regular cucumbers, they are longer, skinnier, and usually have less seeds than standard cucumbers. Chopped Dill – The fresh flavor and aroma of dill really gives this cucumber salad some life. Garlic – A punch of fresh garlic balances out the mellow 

Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Chicken

Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Chicken

Ingredients:

Chicken fillets 2
Sirka (Vinegar) 1 tbs
Soy sauce ½ tbs
Adrak lehsan paste (Ginger garlic paste) 1 tsp
Kali mirch (Black pepper) crushed ½ tsp
Namak (Salt) ¼ tsp
Oil 1 tbs
Makhan (Butter) 2 tbs
Pyaz (Onion) chopped ½ Cup
Lehsan (Garlic) chopped 1 tbs
Mushroom sliced ½ Cup
Maida (All-purpose flour) 2 tbs
Kali mirch (Black pepper) crushed 1 tsp
Paprika powder 1 tsp (optional)
Namak (Salt) ½ tsp or to taste
Thyme ½ tsp
Yakhni (Stock) 1 & ½ Cups or as required
Cream ¾ Cup
Doodh (Milk) ½ Cup or as required
Farfalle pasta 200 gms boiled as per pack’s instruction

Directions:

Pound chicken fillets slightly with steak/kitchen hammer.

In bowl,add chicken fillets,vinegar,soy sauce,ginger garlic paste,black pepper and salt,mix well & marinate for 20 minutes.

Grease grill pan with oil,place marinated chicken fillets and grill from both sides until done (4-5 minutes each side) & set aside.

In pot,add butter and let it melt,add onion,garlic and fry until translucent (2 minutes).

Add mushrooms and mix well for 3 minutes.

Add all-purpose flour,black pepper,paprika powder,salt,thyme and mix well for 2 minutes.

Add stock and mix well.

Switch off the flame,add cream and mix well.

Add milk and mix.

Add pasta and give it a good mix.

Cut grill chicken fillets into desire shapes,place over cooked pasta & serve.

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CREAMY GARLIC PENNE PASTA

CREAMY GARLIC PENNE PASTA

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta 3 tbsp butter 2 tsp minced garlic 3 tbsp flour 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup milk 2 tsp dried parsley 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Cook pasta according to packaged directions. Melt butter in a medium sauce pan, add garlic. Cook for 1 minute over medium heat Add flour 

Creamy Carrot Soup

Creamy Carrot Soup

Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil or butter 4 slices streaky bacon (~120g/4oz) 1 onion , chopped 2 garlic cloves , minced 5 large carrots , cut into 1.5 cm / 3/5″ chunks 1 litre / 1 quart vegetable or chicken broth (4 cups) 1/2 cup / 125 ml cream 3/4 cup / 185ml milk (any fat %) Salt and pepper SERVING: 

Fresh Vegetable Salad

Fresh Vegetable Salad

INGREDIENTS:

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Salad

  • 4 ears yellow corn, cleaned, cooked, cooled, and cut off the cob
  • 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 6 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, jalapeno, celery seed, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside to let the flavors marry while you prepare the veggies, at least 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, mix all the chopped vegetables together.
  • Pour dressing over vegetables and gently mix together until well combined.
  • Serve Immediately or cover and store in the fridge for up to 3 hours.

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RECIPE: Creamy ocean fresh pasta

RECIPE: Creamy ocean fresh pasta

Ingredients: Seafood: 6 king prawns 6 mussels 120g calamari tubes 4 squid heads (for garnish) Choice of pasta: 250 g of Tagliatelle or Penne For Creamy Tomato Base: 2 tomatoes 1 whole onion Fresh rosemary and thyme 150ml cream 1 tablespoon of tomato paste 1 tablespoon