🍰 No-Bake Creamy Biscuit Dessert

 

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🍰 No-Bake Creamy Biscuit Dessert

Ingredients:

• 2 cups crushed plain biscuits (tea biscuits or graham crackers)
• 100 g melted butter
• 2 cups milk
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whipped cream (or whipped topping)
• Crushed biscuits or nuts (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter. Press half into a serving dish.
2. In a saucepan, whisk milk, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thick.
3. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Let cool slightly.
4. Fold the whipped cream gently into the custard.
5. Spread half of the cream over the biscuit base.
6. Add the remaining biscuit layer, then top with the rest of the cream.
7. Sprinkle crushed biscuits or nuts on top.
8. Refrigerate for 3–4 hours until set.

Result:
Light, creamy, and melts in your mouth 😋

🧈 Flaky Butter Milk Bread (Layered & Soft

 

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🧈 Flaky Butter Milk Bread (Layered & Soft)

Ingredients:

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp oil
• 150 g soft butter (for layering)
• 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for brushing)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes.
2. Add egg, oil, salt, and flour. Knead until soft and smooth.
3. Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
4. Divide dough into 6 balls. Roll each thin and spread with butter.
5. Stack the layers, roll gently, then place in a lined baking tray.
6. Cut into squares, cover, and rest 20 minutes.
7. Brush with egg yolk and milk.
8. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes until golden.

Result:
Golden on the outside, super soft and flaky inside 😍

🍞 Rosemary Garlic Bread (Soft & Golden)

 

🍞 Rosemary Garlic Bread (Soft & Golden)
Perfect with soups, pasta, or olive oil 🫒✨

📝 Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2¼ tsp instant yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1–2 tbsp fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
• Coarse salt (optional, for topping)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Rest 5 minutes.
2. Add flour, salt, olive oil, garlic, and rosemary. Knead until soft.
3. Cover and let rise 1 hour (until doubled).
4. Shape dough, place in greased pan.
5. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle rosemary & coarse salt.
6. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 min until golden
   

🍰 Raisin Semolina Cake (Basbousa-Style)

 

🍰 Raisin Semolina Cake (Basbousa-Style)
Moist, golden, and lightly sweet — perfect with tea ☕✨

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup semolina (fine)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1 cup yogurt
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• ¾ cup raisins

Optional syrup (for extra moisture):

• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup water
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp orange blossom or vanilla (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a square pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light.
3. Add oil (or butter), yogurt, and vanilla — mix well.
4. Stir in semolina, flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Fold in raisins gently.
6. Pour batter into pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Optional syrup:

• Simmer sugar + water 5 minutes, add lemon & flavoring.
• Pour warm syrup over hot cake for extra softness 💛

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🔪 Serve

Cool slightly, cut into squares, and enjoy!
Soft inside, golden outside 😍

Crab Rangoon — Crispy, Creamy & Always a Crowd Favorite

 

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🦀✨ Crab Rangoon — Crispy, Creamy & Always a Crowd Favorite! ✨🦀
🥟💛 Perfect appetizer for parties or snacks

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🧾 Ingredients

🥟 1 package square wonton wrappers
🦀 8 oz imitation crab
🧀 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
🌱 5 green onions, thinly sliced
🥄 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
🧄 1 tsp garlic powder
🍶 1 tsp soy sauce
🌰 1 tsp sesame oil
🍬 2 tsp sugar
🧂 2 tsp salt
⚫ 1 tsp black pepper
🛢️ Vegetable oil, for frying

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📝 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the crab
🦀 Open the imitation crab package. Rinse quickly under cold water (optional) and pat dry with paper towels.
✋ Break apart and shred the crab by hand into a large mixing bowl.

2️⃣ Mix the filling
🌱 Add green onions, sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, sesame oil, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
🥣 Mix thoroughly with a spatula.
🧀 Add softened cream cheese and mix until smooth and well combined.

3️⃣ Assemble the wontons
🥟 Cover wonton wrappers with a damp paper towel to prevent drying.
🥄 Place about 1½ teaspoons of filling in the center of each wrapper.
🔺 Fold two opposite corners toward each other (don’t touch yet), then fold the remaining two corners up.
🤏 Gently press out air bubbles and pinch all seams together to form a pyramid shape.
➡️ Place on a dry surface and repeat.

4️⃣ Fry
🔥 Heat about 1½ inches of oil in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
🥟 Fry in batches for 2–4 minutes, turning until golden brown on all sides.

5️⃣ Drain & serve
🧻 Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate, placing Rangoon upside down to drain excess oil.
⏳ Let cool for 5–8 minutes.
🍽️ Serve immediately with sweet & sour sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

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Creamy, flavorful macaroni salad — endless variations and always a crowd favorite!

 

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🌈 Creamy, flavorful macaroni salad — endless variations and always a crowd favorite! 🌈
🍝💛🥗

Recipes 👇

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1️⃣ 🟡🥚 Creamy Classic Macaroni Salad

🧾 Ingredients:
🍝 2 cups elbow macaroni
🥛 1 cup mayonnaise
🍎 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
🌭 1 tbsp yellow mustard
🍬 1 tsp sugar (optional)
🧂 ½ tsp salt
⚫ ¼ tsp black pepper
🥚 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
🥬 ½ cup celery, diced
🫑 ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
🧅 ¼ cup red onion, finely diced

📝 Instructions:
🔥 Cook pasta until al dente, drain & rinse cold.
🥣 Whisk mayo, vinegar, mustard, sugar & spices.
🥗 Add veggies & eggs.
🍝 Mix with macaroni.
❄️ Chill 1 hour before serving.

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2️⃣ 🟢🍋 Mediterranean Macaroni Salad

🧾 Ingredients:
🍝 2 cups pasta
🍅 Cherry tomatoes
🥒 Cucumber
🧅 Red onion
🫒 Olives
🧀 Feta cheese
🌿 Parsley or basil

🥣 Dressing:
🫒 Olive oil
🍋 Lemon juice
🌼 Dijon mustard
🌿 Oregano
🧄 Garlic

📝 Instructions:
🍝 Cook & cool pasta.
🥣 Mix dressing.
🥗 Combine all & toss.
❄️ Chill 30 min.
✨ Garnish & serve.

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3️⃣ 🟠🍗 Ranch Chicken Macaroni Salad

🧾 Ingredients:
🍝 Macaroni
🍗 Cooked chicken
🥓 Bacon (optional)
🧀 Cheddar cheese
🥬 Celery
🫑 Bell pepper
🌱 Green onions

🥣 Dressing:
🥛 Mayo
🥗 Ranch
🍋 Lemon juice
🧄 Garlic powder
🧅 Onion powder

📝 Instructions:
🍝 Cook & cool pasta.
🥣 Mix dressing.
🥗 Combine everything.
❄️ Chill 1 hour.
✨ Top with bacon/onions.

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4️⃣ 🟣🍍 Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

🧾 Ingredients:
🍝 Macaroni
🥛 Mayo + milk
🍎 Vinegar
🍬 Sugar
🥕 Carrots
🍖 Ham
🍍 Pineapple
🧅 Onion (optional)

📝 Instructions:
🔥 Cook pasta extra soft.
🍎 Toss warm pasta with vinegar.
🥣 Mix dressing.
🥗 Combine all.
❄️ Chill 1–2 hours.

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5️⃣ 🔵🦐 Seafood Macaroni Salad

🧾 Ingredients:
🍝 Macaroni
🦐 Shrimp / crab
🥬 Celery
🫑 Bell pepper
🥕 Carrots
🌱 Onions
🟢 Peas
🍍 Pineapple (optional)

🥣 Dressing:
🥛 Mayo
🥄 Sour cream
🍋 Lemon juice
🌶️ Old Bay
🌿 Dill

📝 Instructions:
🥗 Mix salad ingredients.
🥣 Whisk dressing.
🍝 Combine & chill 1–2 hours.
✨ Adjust seasoning & serve.

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🥗 Skip Store-Bought — Homemade Dressings Taste Better!

 

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🥗 Skip Store-Bought — Homemade Dressings Taste Better!

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1️⃣ 🥢 Asian Sesame Dressing (Creamy & Flavorful)

Ingredients

• ¼ cup avocado oil
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 garlic clove, finely grated
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional but recommended)
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, for creaminess)

Instructions

1. Whisk all ingredients in a bowl or shake well in a mason jar.
2. Taste and adjust:
   • Sweeter → add honey
   • Saltier → add soy sauce
   • Tangier → add rice vinegar
3. Chill 10–15 minutes to let flavors blend.

Uses

• Asian salads & slaws
• Cold noodle salads
• Dip for cucumbers or dumplings
• Marinade for chicken or tofu

Storage

• Refrigerate up to 7 days
• Shake before using

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2️⃣ 🌿 Cilantro Lime Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cilantro (leaves only)
• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small garlic clove
• 1 tsp honey or sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2–4 tbsp water or milk (to thin)

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Add liquid gradually to reach desired consistency.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Yield

• About 1½ cups (10–12 servings)

Uses

• Salads & taco bowls
• Grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp
• Tacos, burritos & quesadillas
• Rice bowls or roasted veggies

Storage

• Refrigerate 4–5 days
• Stir or shake before using

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3️⃣ 🍋 Lemon Vinaigrette (Fresh & Classic)

Ingredients

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Whisk lemon juice, zest, Dijon, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
3. Taste and adjust.

Uses

• Green salads & arugula
• Roasted vegetables
• Chicken, shrimp, pasta or potato salad

Storage

• Refrigerate 5–7 days
• Shake before using

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4️⃣ 🥛 Classic Ranch Dressing (Creamy & Homemade)

Ingredients

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup buttermilk (or milk)
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 tsp dried dill
• ½ tsp dried parsley
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1–2 tsp lemon juice or vinegar

Instructions

1. Whisk all ingredients until smooth.
2. Adjust thickness and seasoning.
3. Chill 30 minutes for best flavor.

Uses

• Salads & veggie trays
• Wings & pizza dip
• Potatoes, wraps & burgers

Storage

• Refrigerate 5–7 days

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5️⃣ 🍋 Tahini Lemon Dressing (Creamy & Dairy-Free)

Ingredients

• ½ cup tahini
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• ¼–½ cup cold water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

Instructions

1. Whisk tahini and lemon juice until thick.
2. Add garlic, oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Slowly whisk in water until smooth and pourable.
4. Adjust seasoning.

Uses

• Salads & grain bowls
• Falafel, shawarma & wraps
• Roasted vegetables
• Veggie or pita dip

Storage

• Refrigerate up to 7 days

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6️⃣ 🇮🇹 Classic Italian Dressing (Zesty)

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey or sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Optional: 2 tbsp grated Parmesan

Instructions

1. Whisk or shake all ingredients until emulsified.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Uses

• Green & pasta salads
• Marinade for meats
• Roasted vegetables
• Bread dip

Storage

• Refrigerate up to 2 weeks

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7️⃣ 🥗 Thousand Island Dressing

Ingredients

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar or honey
• ½ tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp minced onion
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Whisk all ingredients until smooth.
2. Chill 20–30 minutes before serving.

Uses

• Salads & burgers
• Fries & sandwiches
• Wraps & seafood

Storage

• Refrigerate 5–7 days

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8️⃣ 🥗 Balsamic Vinaigrette (Rich & Balanced)

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Whisk vinegar, Dijon, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Slowly add olive oil while whisking until smooth.
3. Taste and adjust.

Uses

• Green & fruit salads
• Caprese
• Roasted vegetables
• Chicken or steak marinade

Storage

• Refrigerate up to 2 weeks
• Shake before using

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