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No-bake haystack cookies for every craving 🍪

Sweet, crunchy, and impossible to stop at one.

1️⃣🍫Chocolate Haystack Cookies

Ingredients

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

½ cup creamy peanut butter

2 cups chow mein noodles

1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Melt

Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together in the microwave (30-second intervals, stirring until smooth).

2. Flavor

Stir in vanilla extract and salt.

3. Fold

Gently fold in chow mein noodles and shredded coconut until evenly coated.

4. Scoop

Drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

5. Set

Let set at room temperature for 30–40 minutes, or refrigerate 15–20 minutes until firm.

Storage

Airtight at room temperature: up to 4 days

Refrigerated: up to 1 week

2️⃣🥜Peanut Butter Haystack Cookies

Ingredients

1½ cups creamy peanut butter

½ cup butter

1½ cups powdered sugar

2 cups chow mein noodles

1 cup shredded coconut (optional)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Melt

In a saucepan over low heat (or microwave), melt peanut butter and butter together until smooth.

2. Sweeten

Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.

3. Add crunch

Gently fold in chow mein noodles and coconut until coated.

4. Shape

Spoon mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

5. Set

Let set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or refrigerate 15–20 minutes until firm.

Optional Variations

Chocolate Drizzle: drizzle melted chocolate on top

Almond Peanut Butter: use almond butter instead

Extra Crunch: add chopped peanuts

Storage

Airtight at room temperature: 4–5 days

Refrigerated: up to 1 week

3️⃣🤍White Chocolate Haystack Cookies

Ingredients

2 cups white chocolate chips

½ cup creamy peanut butter (optional – helps bind)

2 cups chow mein noodles

1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Melt

Melt white chocolate chips and peanut butter together in the microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.

2. Flavor

Stir in vanilla extract and salt.

3. Fold

Gently fold in chow mein noodles and shredded coconut until evenly coated.

4. Shape

Drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

5. Set

Let cookies set at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate 15–20 minutes until firm.

Optional Add-Ins & Toppings

Dried cranberries or cherries

Sliced almonds

Toasted coconut

Drizzle with dark or milk chocolate

Storage

Airtight at room temperature: 4–5 days

Refrigerated: up to 1 week

4️⃣🍫🥥 Chocolate Coconut Haystack Cookies

Ingredients

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1½–2 cups shredded sweetened coconut

2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Melt the chocolate

In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips in 20–30 second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth.

2. Flavor the base

Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

3. Add the crunch

Gently fold in coconut and chow mein noodles until evenly coated.

4. Form the haystacks

Drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping into small mounds.

5. Set

Let cookies set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 15 minutes until firm.

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Refrigerate for a firmer texture

5️⃣🍫🥥🌰 Almond Joy Haystack Cookies 

Ingredients

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

½ cup creamy peanut butter (optional – traditional haystacks include it, but you can omit for a truer Almond Joy flavor)

1½ cups shredded sweetened coconut

1½–2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles

½ cup sliced or chopped almonds

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Melt the chocolate

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips (and peanut butter if using) in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.

2. Add flavor

Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

3. Fold in the mix-ins

Gently fold in coconut, chow mein noodles, and almonds until evenly coated.

4. Shape the haystacks

Spoon mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

5. Set

Let set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until firm.

Optional Finishing Touches

Sprinkle toasted coconut on top

Press one almond slice into each cookie

Drizzle with extra melted chocolate for a bakery look

Storage

Airtight container at room temperature: 4–5 days. Refrigerator: up to 1 week

6️⃣Butterscotch Haystack Cookies

Ingredients

2 cups butterscotch chips

½ cup creamy peanut butter (optional but helps bind)

1½ cups chow mein noodles

1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Melt

Melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter together in the microwave (30-second intervals, stirring until smooth).

2. Flavor

Stir in vanilla extract and salt.

3. Fold

Gently fold in chow mein noodles, coconut until fully coated.

4. Shape

Spoon mounds onto a parchment-lined tray.

5. Set

Let set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate 15–20 minutes until firm.

Optional Toppings

Toasted coconut flakes

Extra butterscotch drizzle

One almond slice pressed on top

StoraNo-bake haystack cookies for every craving 🍪

Sweet, crunchy, and impossible to stop at one.

1️⃣🍫Chocolate Haystack Cookies

Ingredients

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

½ cup creamy peanut butter

2 cups chow mein noodles

1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Melt

Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together in the microwave (30-second intervals, stirring until smooth).

2. Flavor

Stir in vanilla extract and salt.

3. Fold

Gently fold in chow mein noodles and shredded coconut until evenly coated.

4. Scoop

Drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

5. Set

Let set at room temperature for 30–40 minutes, or refrigerate 15–20 minutes until firm.

Storage

Airtight at room temperature: up to 4 days

Refrigerated: up to 1 week

2️⃣🥜Peanut Butter Haystack Cookies

Ingredients

1½ cups creamy peanut butter

½ cup butter

1½ cups powdered sugar

2 cups chow mein noodles

1 cup shredded coconut (optional)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Melt

In a saucepan over low heat (or microwave), melt peanut butter and butter together until smooth.

2. Sweeten

Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.

3. Add crunch

Gently fold in chow mein noodles and coconut until coated.

4. Shape

Spoon mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

5. Set

Let set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or refrigerate 15–20 minutes until firm.

Optional Variations

Chocolate Drizzle: drizzle melted chocolate on top

Almond Peanut Butter: use almond butter instead

Extra Crunch: add chopped peanuts

Storage

Airtight at room temperature: 4–5 days

Refrigerated: up to 1 week

3️⃣🤍White Chocolate Haystack Cookies

Ingredients

2 cups white chocolate chips

½ cup creamy peanut butter (optional – helps bind)

2 cups chow mein noodles

1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Melt

Melt white chocolate chips and peanut butter together in the microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.

2. Flavor

Stir in vanilla extract and salt.

3. Fold

Gently fold in chow mein noodles and shredded coconut until evenly coated.

4. Shape

Drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

5. Set

Let cookies set at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate 15–20 minutes until firm.

Optional Add-Ins & Toppings

Dried cranberries or cherries

Sliced almonds

Toasted coconut

Drizzle with dark or milk chocolate

Storage

Airtight at room temperature: 4–5 days

Refrigerated: up to 1 week

4️⃣🍫🥥 Chocolate Coconut Haystack Cookies

Ingredients

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1½–2 cups shredded sweetened coconut

2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Melt the chocolate

In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips in 20–30 second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth.

2. Flavor the base

Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

3. Add the crunch

Gently fold in coconut and chow mein noodles until evenly coated.

4. Form the haystacks

Drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping into small mounds.

5. Set

Let cookies set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 15 minutes until firm.

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Refrigerate for a firmer texture

5️⃣🍫🥥🌰 Almond Joy Haystack Cookies 

Ingredients

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

½ cup creamy peanut butter (optional – traditional haystacks include it, but you can omit for a truer Almond Joy flavor)

1½ cups shredded sweetened coconut

1½–2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles

½ cup sliced or chopped almonds

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Melt the chocolate

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips (and peanut butter if using) in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.

2. Add flavor

Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

3. Fold in the mix-ins

Gently fold in coconut, chow mein noodles, and almonds until evenly coated.

4. Shape the haystacks

Spoon mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

5. Set

Let set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until firm.

Optional Finishing Touches

Sprinkle toasted coconut on top

Press one almond slice into each cookie

Drizzle with extra melted chocolate for a bakery look

Storage

Airtight container at room temperature: 4–5 days. Refrigerator: up to 1 week

6️⃣Butterscotch Haystack Cookies

Ingredients

2 cups butterscotch chips

½ cup creamy peanut butter (optional but helps bind)

1½ cups chow mein noodles

1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Melt

Melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter together in the microwave (30-second intervals, stirring until smooth).

2. Flavor

Stir in vanilla extract and salt.

3. Fold

Gently fold in chow mein noodles, coconut until fully coated.

4. Shape

Spoon mounds onto a parchment-lined tray.

5. Set

Let set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate 15–20 minutes until firm.

Optional Toppings

Toasted coconut flakes

Extra butterscotch drizzle

One almond slice pressed on top

Storage

Room temperature (airtight): 4–5 days

Refrigerated: up to 1 week

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Room temperature (airtight): 4–5 days

Refrigerated: up to 1 week

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Cozy Creamy Soups for Chilly Days

 

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🍲🤍 Cozy Creamy Soups for Chilly Days
Rich, comforting, and perfect for cold weather. These soups are thick, creamy, and full of flavor!

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1️⃣ Loaded Baked Potato Soup (Ultra-Creamy)

Ingredients
6 slices bacon, diced
1 lb ground beef (optional)
3 Tbsp butter
1 small onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
3–4 cups russet potatoes, peeled & diced
1½ cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Salt & black pepper

Instructions
Cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside. Brown beef if using.
Add butter, onion, carrots, garlic. Cook until soft.
Stir in flour for 1 minute.
Add broth and potatoes. Simmer 15–20 minutes.
Stir in milk and cream.
Add cheese and mix until smooth.
Serve with bacon, cheese, green onions & sour cream.

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2️⃣ Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic
¼ cup flour
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups egg noodles
Salt, pepper, thyme

Instructions
Sauté veggies in butter & oil.
Add flour and stir 1 minute.
Add broth, then milk & cream.
Add chicken and noodles.
Simmer 10 minutes. Season and serve.

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3️⃣ Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
4 Tbsp butter
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks
3 cloves garlic
4 cups potatoes
¼ cup flour
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream

Instructions
Brown beef and set aside.
Sauté veggies in butter.
Add flour, then broth.
Add potatoes and simmer.
Add milk, cream, beef.
Stir in cheese, then sour cream.

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4️⃣ Creamy Shrimp Bisque

Ingredients
1 lb shrimp
3 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 celery stalk
3 cloves garlic
2 Tbsp tomato paste
3 cups seafood stock
1 cup heavy cream
Salt & pepper

Instructions
Cook shrimp and set aside.
Sauté veggies in butter.
Add tomato paste.
Add stock and shrimp. Simmer 15 min.
Blend until smooth.
Add cream and serve.

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5️⃣ White Chicken Chili

Ingredients
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic
1 green pepper
1 tsp cumin
3 cups cooked chicken
2 cans white beans
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
4 oz cream cheese
Salt, pepper, lime juice

Instructions
Sauté onion, pepper, garlic.
Add spices.
Add chicken, beans, broth.
Add milk and cream cheese.
Simmer until creamy. Finish with lime.

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Creamy Rice Desserts – Cozy & Irresistible

 

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🌈🍚 Creamy Rice Desserts – Cozy & Irresistible!

Sweet rice desserts made creamy, cozy, and absolutely delicious 🤍
Perfect for winter nights or anytime you’re craving something warm and comforting!

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1️⃣🥭 Mango Sticky Rice

A classic Thai dessert with coconut-infused sticky rice and fresh mango.

Ingredients:
For the rice:
1 cup sticky (glutinous) rice
1¼ cups coconut milk
¼ cup sugar
¼ tsp salt

For the coconut sauce:
½ cup coconut milk
1 tbsp sugar
Pinch of salt
1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional)

Toppings:
2 ripe mangoes, sliced
Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions:
Soak the rice for 4 hours or overnight. Steam until tender.
Heat coconut milk with sugar and salt (do not boil). Pour over hot rice and let absorb.
Simmer coconut sauce until slightly thick.
Serve rice with mango and drizzle with sauce.

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2️⃣🍚 Classic Creamy Rice Pudding

Ingredients:
1 cup cooked rice
2½ cups whole milk
¼ cup sugar
Pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp butter (optional)

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
Simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy.
Serve warm or chilled.

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3️⃣🍎 Apple Cinnamon Rice Pudding

Ingredients:
1 cup cooked rice
2 cups milk
1 apple, diced
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:
Cook apple with a little butter until soft.
Add remaining ingredients and simmer until creamy.

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4️⃣🍫 Chocolate Rice Pudding

Ingredients:
1 cup cooked rice
2 cups milk
¼ cup sugar
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 oz chocolate
1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:
Whisk milk, sugar, cocoa and salt.
Add rice and simmer.
Stir in chocolate and vanilla until smooth.

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5️⃣🍌 Banana Rice Pudding

Ingredients:
1 cup cooked rice
2 cups milk
1 mashed banana
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
¼ tsp cinnamon

Instructions:
Simmer rice, milk and sugar.
Add banana and vanilla. Cook until creamy.

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6️⃣🥥 Coconut Rice Pudding

Ingredients:
1 cup cooked rice
1 can coconut milk
½ cup water or milk
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:
Simmer everything together until thick and creamy.
Serve warm or cold with fruit.

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Soft, buttery, and glazed to perfection

 

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🤍🍰 Soft, buttery, and glazed to perfection
Which pound cake are you slicing into first? 😋✨

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1️⃣🍫🍦 Marble Pound Cake (Vanilla + Chocolate Swirl)
Rich, buttery cake with a beautiful chocolate swirl — classic & bakery-style 🤍

Ingredients
🧈 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
🍬 1¾ cups sugar
🥚 4 eggs
🌼 1 tsp vanilla
🌾 3 cups flour
🧂 ½ tsp salt
🥛 1 cup milk or buttermilk

Chocolate swirl
🍫 ¼ cup cocoa powder
🍬 ¼ cup sugar
🔥 ¼ cup hot water or warm milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Cream butter & sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs one by one + vanilla.
4. Add flour & milk alternately.
5. Mix cocoa, sugar & hot water.
6. Mix chocolate into part of batter.
7. Layer vanilla + chocolate.
8. Swirl gently with knife.
9. Bake 70–80 min.
10. Cool & glaze if desired 🤍

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2️⃣🍋 Lemon Pound Cake (Bright & Moist)
Fresh, zesty and perfect for lemon lovers 🍋✨

Ingredients
🧈 Butter
🍬 Sugar
🍋 Lemon zest + juice
🥚 Eggs
🌾 Flour
🧂 Salt
🥛 Milk

Glaze
🍬 Powdered sugar
🍋 Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Cream butter, sugar & zest.
2. Add eggs + vanilla.
3. Add flour & milk.
4. Mix lemon juice.
5. Bake 70–80 min.
6. Cool & drizzle glaze 🍋🤍

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3️⃣🍍 Pineapple Pound Cake (Tropical & Moist)
Sweet, fruity and summer vibes 🌴🍍

Ingredients
🧈 Butter
🍬 Sugar
🥚 Eggs
🌼 Vanilla
🌾 Flour
🍍 Crushed pineapple
🥛 Pineapple juice or milk

Instructions

1. Cream butter & sugar.
2. Add eggs + vanilla.
3. Add flour & juice.
4. Fold pineapple.
5. Bake 70–80 min.
6. Cool & glaze 🍍✨

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4️⃣🍊 Cream Cheese Orange Pound Cake
Ultra rich, creamy & citrusy 🍊🤍

Ingredients
🧈 Butter
🧀 Cream cheese
🍬 Sugar
🥚 Eggs
🍊 Orange zest & juice
🌼 Vanilla
🌾 Flour
🧂 Salt + baking powder

Glaze
🍬 Powdered sugar
🍊 Orange juice + zest

Instructions

1. Cream butter & cream cheese.
2. Add sugar.
3. Add eggs one by one.
4. Add orange + vanilla.
5. Add dry ingredients.
6. Bake 75–90 min.
7. Cool & glaze 🍊✨

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Six Cozy Asian-Inspired Soups to Warm You Up

 

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🌈🍜 Six Cozy Asian-Inspired Soups to Warm You Up 🍲✨
Easy, comforting, and perfect for any night of the week 💛
Six soups, six flavors, one cozy week 😋

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🥚 1️⃣ Easy Egg Drop Soup

Ingredients
🟡 6 cups chicken stock
🥚 3 large eggs
🧂 1 tsp salt
🍗 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
🌶️ 1 tsp white pepper
🌱 2 scallions, sliced
🥜 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
🌽 2 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Beat the eggs and set aside.
2. Bring chicken stock and scallion whites to a boil.
3. Add cornstarch slurry and stir until slightly thick.
4. Slowly pour eggs while stirring in one direction.
5. Season with salt, bouillon & white pepper.
6. Finish with sesame oil and scallions.

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🌶️🍋 2️⃣ Hot and Sour Soup

Ingredients
🍗 6 cups chicken broth
🍄 8 shiitake mushrooms
🥕 1 cup carrots
🌱 Bamboo shoots
🧊 Firm tofu
🥄 Soy sauce, sriracha
🍋 White vinegar
🥜 Sesame oil
🥚 2 eggs
🌽 Cornstarch slurry

Instructions

1. Boil broth and add mushrooms, tofu & carrots.
2. Add soy, sugar, sriracha, vinegar & oil.
3. Add cornstarch slurry.
4. Slowly add eggs while stirring.
5. Garnish with green onions.

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🍜 3️⃣ Easy Wonton Noodle Soup

Ingredients
🥟 20–30 wontons
🍗 6 cups chicken broth
🥄 Soy sauce
🥜 Sesame oil
🧄 Garlic & ginger
🍜 Rice noodles

Instructions

1. Soak noodles in hot water.
2. Simmer broth with soy, oil, garlic & ginger.
3. Add wontons and cook 4 minutes.
4. Add noodles & greens.
5. Serve with chili oil.

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🥟🍜 4️⃣ Dumpling Noodle Soup

Ingredients
🥟 Dumplings
🍜 Noodles
🍗 Broth
🧄 Garlic & ginger
🌱 Green onions

Instructions

1. Boil broth with garlic & ginger.
2. Add dumplings.
3. Add noodles.
4. Finish with soy & onions.

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🥩🍜 5️⃣ Beef Udon Soup

Ingredients
🍜 Udon noodles
🥩 Beef slices
🍖 Beef broth
🥄 Soy sauce & mirin
🧄 Garlic & ginger
🍄 Mushrooms

Instructions

1. Cook noodles.
2. Sear beef and remove.
3. Sauté garlic & ginger.
4. Add broth & sauces.
5. Add noodles & beef back.
6. Serve with egg & sesame.

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🥥🔥 6️⃣ Red Curry Dumpling Soup

Ingredients
🥟 Dumplings
🧅 Onion
🧄 Garlic & ginger
🌶️ Red curry paste
🥥 Coconut milk
🍗 Chicken stock
🍄 Mushrooms
🥬 Bok choy

Instructions

1. Sauté onion, garlic & ginger.
2. Add curry paste.
3. Add coconut milk & stock.
4. Add dumplings & veggies.
5. Finish with lime & herbs.

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✨🍲 Six soups = six cozy nights!
Simple ingredients, big flavors, total comfort food 😋
Full homemade vibes — perfect for winter days ❄️💛

Large-Batch Cheesy Chicken & Potato Casserole

 

🧾 Ingredients

4–5 lbs potatoes, peeled & thinly sliced

3 lbs cooked chicken, shredded or diced

4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

2 cups mozzarella (or more cheddar)

2 cups heavy cream or cooking cream

1½ cups milk

½ cup melted butter

3 tbsp flour

1½ tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1½ tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

Optional: chopped parsley or green onions

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F

Grease a large baking dish

Layer half the potatoes evenly on the bottom

Add half the chicken + some cheese

Repeat layers (potatoes → chicken → cheese)

🥣 Cream Sauce

Whisk together:

Cream, milk, melted butter, flour

Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika

Pour evenly over the casserole

Press gently so liquid sinks between layers

Top with remaining cheese

🔥 Baking

Cover with foil → bake 45 minutes

Uncover → bake 20–30 minutes until:

Golden brown

Potatoes fork-tender

Rest 15 minutes before cutting (important!)

💡 Pro Tips

Slice potatoes thin = faster, creamier bake

For extra crisp top: broil 3–5 minutes

Let it rest so it cuts clean like the photo

Freezes beautifully after baking

🔥 Variations

Beef version: swap chicken for cooked ground beef

Spicy: add chili flakes or jalapeños

Low-carb: replace potatoes with cauliflower

Extra creamy: add 1 cup cream cheese to sauce

If you want:

Crockpot version

Exact catering pan measurements

Cost breakdown

Halal-friendly tweaks

Make-ahead instructions

Large-Batch Pineapple Cake (Foil Tins)

 

 Ingredients

6 cups all-purpose flour

4 cups sugar

2 tbsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

8 eggs

3 cups vegetable oil

4 cups milk (or pineapple juice for extra flavor 🍍)

2 tbsp vanilla

2 cans pineapple chunks (drained well)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat oven to 170°C / 340°F

In a large bowl, mix:

Flour, sugar, baking powder, salt

Add:

Eggs, oil, milk, vanilla

Mix until smooth (don’t overmix)

Fold in pineapple chunks gently

Pour batter into greased foil pans (¾ full)

Add a few pineapple pieces on top for that bakery look

Bake 35–45 minutes

Tops should be golden and a toothpick comes out clean

Cool before covering or stacking

💡 Tips for Perfect Results

Drain pineapple VERY well (prevents soggy cake)

For extra moisture: replace 1 cup milk with pineapple juice

Brush tops lightly with warm pineapple syrup for shine ✨

These freeze beautifully!

🍰 Flavor Variations

Pineapple Coconut: add 2 cups shredded coconut

Pineapple Lemon: add zest of 3 lemons

Butter version: replace half the oil with melted butter

If you want:

Sugar-free version

Cost breakdown for selling

Exact pan sizes

Moroccan-style flavor twist