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ONE POT SEAFOOD PASTA RECIPE

ONE POT SEAFOOD PASTA RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:  10 oz spaghetti  2 tablespoons olive oil  3 cloves garlic, minced  4 oz shelled and deveined shrimp  8 oz Manila clams  4 oz scallops  1 can tomato sauce (28 oz whole peeled tomatoes)  1 tablespoon chopped Italian basil leaves  salt to taste  1 teaspoon sugar/brown sugar  chopped Italian parsley, for garnishing DIRECTIONS: Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drained and set 

VALENTINE BREAKFAST BISCUITS

VALENTINE BREAKFAST BISCUITS

INGREDIENTS: 1 can refrigerator biscuits 1/2 cup strawberry jam 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1-2 tbls milk red food coloring heart shaped metal cookie cutter INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven according biscuit can instructions. Remove biscuits from can and gently separate them. Slice each biscuit in half, being 

HEALTHY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE

HEALTHY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE

Ingredients:

  • 500 g skinless chicken breasts, fat trimmed
  • pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
  • 4 coriander stalks, including roots and leaves
  • 100 g rice noodles
  • 3 cups Chinese cabbage (Wombok), finely shredded
  • 2 carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • 4 spring onions (including green tops), ends trimmed, thinly sliced diagonally
  • 3 cups bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves, loosely packed, roughly torn
  • 2 tbs lime juice
  • 2 tbs sweet chilli sauce
  • 2 tsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbs water
  • 40 g unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped

Method:

  1. Place both chicken breasts in a medium saucepan with enough water to just cover. Season with black pepper.
  2. Add garlic, coriander roots and stems, reserving leaves.
  3. Place over high heat and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer with lid on for 2 minutes.
  4. Switch off heat, cover and leave chicken to rest in the liquid stock while preparing salad.
  5. Place the noodles in a large heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside for 5 minutes to soften. Drain well.
  6. Add cabbage, carrot, spring onions, bean sprouts and mint to noodles. Roughly chop mint leaves and add to salad ingredients.
  7. Remove chicken and garlic from liquid stock and set aside to cool slightly.
  8. To make dressing, mash cooked garlic in a cup and combine with lime juice, sweet chilli sauce, fish sauce and water.
  9. Coarsely shred or thinly slice the chicken then add to the salad with dressing and combine.
  10. Serve immediately, topped with peanuts.

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Source:livelighter.com.au

Easy to Make A Shrimp Fried Rice

Easy to Make A Shrimp Fried Rice

Ingredients: Two tablespoons of canola or vegetable oil Two tablespoons of sesame oil ½ cup of frozen peas Three carrots, peeled and diced 1 pound of medium or large fresh shrimp, cleaned. ½ cup of corn ½ teaspoon of ginger Three garlic, chopped or pressed 

Cut-Up Cake for Sweethearts

Cut-Up Cake for Sweethearts

Transform two cake layers easily with our Cut-Up Cake for Sweethearts. This heart-shaped cut-up cake is covered with COOL WHIP, pink coconut and candies. What You Need: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix 2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping 1-1/3 cups BAKER’S ANGEL 

SCRAMBLED TOFU BREAKFAST BURRITO (30 MINUTES!)

SCRAMBLED TOFU BREAKFAST BURRITO (30 MINUTES!)

Ingredients:

TOFU:

  • 1 12-ounce package firm or extra-firm tofu*
  • 1 tsp oil (or 1 Tbsp (15 ml) water)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 Tbsp hummus (store-bought or DIY)
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 cup minced parsley

VEGETABLES:

  • 5 whole baby potatoes (chopped into bite-size pieces)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tsp oil (or 1 Tbsp (15 ml) water)
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder (not ground chili)
  • 2 cups chopped kale

THE REST:

  • 3-4 large flour or gluten-free tortillas (ensure vegan friendly – I like TJ’s brand)
  • 1 medium ripe avocado (chopped or mashed)
  • Cilantro
  • Chunky red or green salsa or hot sauce

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (use more baking sheets if increasing batch size). In the meantime, also wrap tofu in a clean towel and set something heavy on top – such as a cast-iron skillet – to press out excess moisture. Then crumble with a fork into fine pieces. Set aside.
  2. Add potatoes and red pepper to the baking sheet, drizzle with oil (or water) and spices, and toss to combine. Bake for 15-22 minutes or until fork tender and slightly browned. Add kale in the last 5 minutes of baking to wilt, tossing with the other vegetables to combine seasonings.
  3. In the meantime, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil (or water), garlic, and tofu and sauté for 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently, to slightly brown.
  4. In the meantime, to a small mixing bowl, add the hummus, chili powder, cumin, nutritional yeast, salt, and cayenne (optional). Stir to combine. Then add water until a pourable sauce is formed (1-3 Tbsp as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). Then add parsley and stir. Add the spice mixture to the tofu and continue cooking over medium heat until slightly browned – ~3-5 minutes. Set aside.
  5. Assemble burritos: Roll out a large tortilla. Add generous portions of the roasted vegetables, scrambled tofu, avocado, cilantro, and a bit of salsa. Roll up and place seam side down (you can wrap in foil to keep warm – optional). Continue until all toppings are used up – about 3-4 large burritos.
  6. Enjoy immediately for best results. Alternatively, you can package and refrigerate these up to 4 days (or the freezer for 1 month). Just microwave or heat in the oven before eating (be sure to remove foil if heating in microwave).

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Image Source:*minimalistbaker.com

Source:minimalistbaker.com

One-Pot Pasta With Spinach and Tomatoes

One-Pot Pasta With Spinach and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 (14.5-ounce) can unsalted petite diced tomatoes, undrained 1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 8 ounces whole-grain spaghetti or linguine (such as Barilla) 1/2 

Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

Thick, soft, chewy, and gooey Thumbprint Cookies filled with caramel, drizzled with chocolate, and sprinkled with salt. Ingredients : FOR THE COOKIES: 1 cup (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened 2/3 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour FOR THE FILLING: 12 (11-ounces bag) caramels unwrapped 2 tablespoons half & half 

CHICKEN, POTATO & CANNELLINI BAKE

CHICKEN, POTATO & CANNELLINI BAKE

INGREDIENTS:

  • 500g chicken thigh fillets
  • 1 Tbsp flour seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 100g chorizo sausage, sliced
  • 1 leek, washed and sliced
  • 1 tsp Gregg’s Ground Smoked Paprika
  • ½ tsp Gregg’s Rubbed Thyme
  • 420g can Wattie’s Cannellini Beans in Springwater, drained
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 400g red potatoes, washed and thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan
  • Shake of Gregg’s Ground Smoked Paprika

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (fan assisted). Cut each chicken thigh into 4 or 5 pieces. Toss the chicken in the seasoned flour. Heat a dash of oil in a frying pan and brown the chicken pieces. Transfer to an ovenproof dish.
  2. Add the chorizo into the pan and brown. Scatter over the chicken. Reduce the pan heat and add the leek and cook until softened. Add Gregg’s Ground Smoked Paprika and Gregg’s Rubbed Thyme and stir. Pour over chicken stock and add Wattie’s Cannellini Beans. Stir while bringing sauce to the boil. Pour over the chicken.
  3. Overlap thinly sliced potatoes over the chicken. Brush potatoes with a little extra olive oil and scatter over Parmesan. Shake extra smoked paprika over the potatoes. Place in the oven and cook for 40-45 minutes until potatoes and chicken are cooked. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving with your favourite green vegetables.

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Image Source:*foodinaminute.co.nz

Source:foodinaminute.co.nz

CROCK POT SWEET AND SPICY NUTS

CROCK POT SWEET AND SPICY NUTS

INGREDIENTS FOR SWEET AND SPICY NUTS: 1 tbsp butter, unsalted3 cups pecan halves2 cups almonds2 tbsp pure maple syrup1 tsp kosher salt1/2 tsp cayenne pepper HOW TO MAKE SWEET AND SPICY NUTS IN THE SLOW COOKER: 1. Rub the inside of the slow cooker with