Baked Chicken Thighs!

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Ingredients: 6 bone-in chicken thighs with skin (approx. 5-6 ounces each) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2-3 teaspoons chicken seasoning or Italian seasoning Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius). Place a baking rack on top of a foil-lined baking pan to catch any drippings

Caramel Chocolate Cream Puffs

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Ingredients: For the Pâte à Choux: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 large eggs For the Chocolate Filling: 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the Caramel Sauce: 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup heavy cream 2

Homemade Beef Lo Mein

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Ingredients: Chuck roast Broccoli crowns Carrots (thinly sliced) Oil 2-3 tbsp Corn starch Fresh Lo Mein noodles (I found these in the refrigerated section at my local Asian store but if you can’t find it you can also use spaghetti noodles and cook them according to the package before putting it in the stir fry).

Strawberry Banana Muffins

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Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1 cup strawberries, diced Directions: continued on next page

Creamy Bacon Chicken Delight

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Ingredients: 6 strips bacon, cut into small pieces 2 large chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise to make 4 cutlets Flour, for dredging 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Pepper, to taste 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup heavy or whipping cream Directions: continued on next page

Lemon Meringue Pie Cannoli

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Ingredients: For the Cannoli Shells: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cold and cubed 2 large egg yolks 1/2 cup sweet Marsala wine Oil for frying Powdered sugar for dusting For the Lemon Filling: 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2

Chicken Paired with Creamy Buttermilk Mac & Cheese!

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Ingredients: ¼ cup honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil Instructions: Prepare the Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes until well combined. Heat the Skillet: continued on next page

Hazelnut Tartlets (from homemade Nutella)

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Ingredients: For the Crust: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed 1 egg yolk 1-2 tablespoons cold water For the Homemade Nutella: 1 cup hazelnuts 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt For the Filling:

Creole Spiced Beef Roast with Vegetables

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Ingredients: 1 lb beef roast Baby carrots 1 large potato, chopped 3 tablespoons Creole seasoning 1 tablespoon black pepper 2 tablespoons onion powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon celery flakes 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 cup water Directions: continued on next page

Vietnamese Coffee Éclairs (Hint of Vanilla)

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Ingredients: For the Choux Pastry: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 large eggs For the Vietnamese Coffee Filling: 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the Vanilla Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 1-2 tablespoons