Ingredients (2–3 servings) Base 1 large bag frozen fries (waffle, steak-cut, or crinkle) 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning 1 tbsp oil (optional) Beef Layer 200–250 g ground beef 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning 1 tsp paprika ½ small onion, diced Salt & pepper to taste Shrimp Layer 150–200 g shrimp, peeled & deveined 1 tbsp butter 1 […]
Ingredients (4 stuffed peppers) For the Peppers 2 large bell peppers, halved (makes 4 boats) 1–2 tbsp olive oil Salt & pepper For the Surf & Turf Filling 200 g steak (sirloin, ribeye, or halal steak), cut into small cubes 150–200 g shrimp, peeled & deveined 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade) 1 tbsp […]
Ingredients (2–3 servings) For the Stir-Fry 350–400 g chicken breast, thinly sliced 2 cups broccoli florets 1 small onion, sliced (optional) 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (optional but recommended) For the Sauce 3 tbsp soy sauce (or low-sodium) 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar […]
I made this Santa from my mother’s jewelry and it’s the only thing keeping me breathing through my first Christmas without her. She died in September and left behind boxes of costume jewelry, decades of brooches and earrings and necklaces she’d collected from thrift stores and estate sales. My sister wanted to donate it all, […]
Ingredients (2 servings) For the Steak: 2 halal steaks (ribeye, sirloin, or filet, about 200–250g each) 1–2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1–2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon butter For the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti: 200g spaghetti 2 tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 200ml […]
Ingredients (for 2–3 servings) 4 large eggs 1 ripe avocado 1–2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version) 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional) 1 small lemon or lime, juiced Salt and black pepper, to taste Optional extras: chopped chives, green onions, celery, or paprika Instructions Boil the eggs Place eggs in a pot […]
Ingredients 2 large apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, or Granny Smith) 1–2 tbsp melted butter (or spray butter) 1 tbsp sugar or brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp vanilla (optional) Pinch of salt Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade) Instructions 1. Prep the Apples Wash, core, and slice apples into wedges. Toss with melted butter, sugar, […]
Ingredients Proteins ½ lb smoked jalapeño cheddar sausage, sliced ½ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined Base 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets) 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half) 1 tbsp butter Flavor & Veggies 1–2 jalapeños, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ small onion, diced 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp […]
Ingredients For the Herb-Infused Chicken 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried) 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried) 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black […]
Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet) ½–1 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds) Instructions 1. Prepare the Pan Line a small baking sheet or 9×13 pan with parchment paper or lightly butter it. 2. Make […]