🍓 Berry Cream Puff Pastry Cake

 

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🍓 Berry Cream Puff Pastry Cake

🧾 Ingredients

Cake Base

• 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Cream Filling

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  (or cream cheese, softened)

Berry Layer

• 1½ cups mixed berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries)
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

Topping (optional but 🔥)

• Extra whipped cream
• Fresh berries
• Mint leaves

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Bake Puff Pastry

1. Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F
2. Place puff pastry on baking tray, poke with fork.
3. Bake 15–20 min until golden & puffed.
4. Let cool completely.

2️⃣ Berry Filling

1. Cook berries + sugar + lemon on medium heat.
2. Add cornstarch slurry, stir until thick.
3. Let cool.

3️⃣ Cream

1. Whip cream + powdered sugar + vanilla until soft peaks.
2. Add mascarpone and whip until smooth & fluffy.

4️⃣ Assemble

1. Puff pastry
2. Cream layer
3. Berry filling
4. Another puff pastry
5. Top with whipped cream & berries

Dust with powdered sugar ❄️

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💡 Tips

• Best chilled 1 hour before serving
• You can use strawberry jam if short on time 😉
• Perfect for Eid, birthdays, or guests

🥩 Garlic Butter Steak Bites

 

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🥩 Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Ingredients

• 500 g beef steak (sirloin or tenderloin), cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• Chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Season steak cubes with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat olive oil in a hot pan.
3. Add steak cubes and sear on all sides (2–3 min per side).
4. Add butter and garlic, toss for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Sprinkle parsley and set aside.

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🍝 Creamy Cheesy Pasta

Ingredients

• 400 g rotini (or any pasta)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar + mozzarella)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• Chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Cook pasta in salted water, drain.
2. Melt butter in a pan, add flour, whisk 1 minute.
3. Slowly add milk + cream, whisk until thick.
4. Add cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper. Stir until smooth.
5. Add pasta and mix well.

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🍽️ Serve

Plate the creamy pasta, top with steak bites, garnish with parsley 🤌
Perfect comfort food

Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders

 

🔥 Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders 🔥

Eat or Pass? 😋

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken tenders
• 2 cups buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour (overnight is best).
2. Mix flour, cornstarch, and all spices in a bowl.
3. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, pressing well for extra crunch.
4. Fry in hot oil (350°F / 175°C) for 5–7 minutes until golden and crispy.
5. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Custard Cream Cake

 

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Custard Cream Cake

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup oil (or melted butter)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt

For the custard:

• 2 cups milk
• ½ cup sugar
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tbsp butter

For topping:

• Powdered sugar

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Instructions

1. Make the custard

In a saucepan:

• Mix milk, sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and vanilla.
• Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly until thick.
• Remove from heat, add butter.
• Let cool slightly.

2. Make the cake batter

• Beat eggs and sugar until light.
• Add milk, oil, and vanilla.
• Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.

3. Assemble

• Pour half of the cake batter into a greased baking dish.
• Spread custard on top.
• Pour remaining batter over the custard.

4. Bake

• Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 35–40 minutes until golden.

5. Finish

• Let cool completely.
• Dust with powdered sugar.
• Cut into squares and serve.

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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp & Scallops

 

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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp & Scallops

Ingredients

• 500g large shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 500g sea scallops
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp butter
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth (or seafood stock)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• Fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Season seafood
   Season shrimp and scallops with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

2. Sear
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
   Sear scallops 2–3 min per side until golden. Remove.
   Sear shrimp 1–2 min per side. Remove.

3. Make the sauce
   In same pan, melt butter.
   Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
   Add chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, lemon juice.

4. Simmer
   Let sauce simmer 3–5 minutes until thick.

5. Combine
   Add shrimp & scallops back to pan.
   Simmer 2 minutes.

6. Garnish
   Sprinkle parsley and serve hot.

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Serve with:

• Pasta 🍝
• Rice 🍚
• Mashed potatoes
• Or crusty bread for dipping 😍

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich

 

This looks like Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwiches 😍
Golden, crispy outside with super melty cheese inside.

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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients

• 8 slices bread (white, brioche, or sandwich bread)
• 4–6 slices cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, American, or mix)
• Soft butter (or mayonnaise)
• Optional extras: ham, turkey, beef slices

Instructions

1. Butter the bread
   Spread butter on one side of each slice.

2. Assemble
   Place cheese between two slices, buttered sides facing out.

3. Air fry
   Preheat air fryer to 180°C (360°F).
   Place sandwiches on parchment paper.

4. Cook
   Air fry 4–5 minutes, flip, then another 3–4 minutes until golden and melted.

5. Serve hot
   Cut in half and enjoy while cheese is stretchy 🤤

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Tips

• Mix cheeses for extra flavor.
• Add garlic powder to butter for garlic grilled cheese.
• For big batches (like your party bars 😉), do them in rounds.

Perfect winter comfort food 🧀❄️

German Chocolate Cake

 

Ohhh yes 😋 that’s German Chocolate Cake — the one with the famous coconut-pecan frosting. Here’s a clear, classic 

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🍫 German Chocolate Cake

🧁 Cake Ingredients (2 or 3 layers)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• ¾ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot water or hot coffee

👩‍🍳 Cake Instructions

1. Heat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour cake pans.
2. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well.
4. Stir in hot water/coffee (batter will be thin).
5. Pour into pans and bake 30–35 minutes.
6. Let cool completely.

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🥥 Coconut-Pecan Frosting (the star ⭐)

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• ½ cup butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1½ cups shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans

👩‍🍳 Frosting Instructions

1. Cook milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter over medium heat.
2. Stir constantly until thick (about 10–12 min).
3. Remove from heat, add vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
4. Cool slightly before spreading.

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🍰 Assembly

• Spread frosting between layers and on top
• Traditionally not on the sides, but you can if you want 😉

Cheesy Potato Balls / Potato Cheese Patties

 

🤤 Cheesy Potato Balls / Potato Cheese Patties
Golden outside, melty cheese inside… irresistible!

🧀🥔 Ingredients

• 3 large potatoes, boiled & mashed
• 1 cup mozzarella or cheddar (cubed or shredded)
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp cornstarch or flour
• Salt & black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
• Chopped parsley
• Oil for frying

🍳 Instructions

1. Mix mashed potatoes with egg, cornstarch, spices, and parsley.
2. Take a small portion, stuff with cheese, shape into a ball or patty.
3. Heat oil over medium heat.
4. Fry until golden and crispy on both sides.
5. Serve hot and enjoy the cheese pull 😍

✨ Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Classic & Comforting)

 

😍 Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Classic & Comforting)
Yes please… I’d eat this in a heartbeat 🤤

🥬 Ingredients

• 1 large cabbage
• 500 g ground beef (or chicken)
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt & black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cumin (optional)
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Sauce:

• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

🍲 Instructions

1. Boil the cabbage in salted water until leaves are soft. Separate carefully.
2. Mix meat, rice, onion, garlic, spices, and parsley.
3. Place filling on each leaf, roll tightly.
4. Arrange rolls in a baking dish.
5. Mix sauce ingredients and pour over the rolls.
6. Cover and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 1 hour.
7. Uncover last 10 minutes for a rich finish.

✨ Serve hot with bread or yogurt sauce.

crispy potato & cheese balls (croquettes)

 

🧀 Crispy Potato Cheese Balls

Ingredients:

• 3 large potatoes, boiled & mashed
• 1 cup mozzarella or cheddar cheese (cubed or shredded)
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• 1 tbsp butter
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)
• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
• Breadcrumbs
• 1 egg (beaten)
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes with butter, cornflour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Take a small amount, flatten it, add cheese in the center, and form into a ball.
3. Dip each ball in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
4. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
5. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Tip: Serve with ketchup, mayo, or chili sauce 🔥

Crispy Potato Bites (Potato Croquettes) 🥔✨

 

Crispy Potato Bites (Potato Croquettes) 🥔✨

Ingredients:

• 3–4 medium potatoes, boiled & mashed
• 1 egg
• ½ cup grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)
• ½ cup flour
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Prepare the mix: In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, egg, cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Shape: Roll the mixture into small balls or nuggets.
3. Coat: Dip each piece in flour, then breadcrumbs (for extra crunch, dip in beaten egg then breadcrumbs again).
4. Fry: Heat oil over medium heat and fry until golden brown and crispy.
5. Drain & serve: Place on paper towels. Serve hot with mayonnaise or garlic sauce.

Tips:

• For extra crispiness, chill the shaped bites 15 minutes before frying.
• You can bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway.

Enjoy! 😋

Slow-Braised Beef Pot Roast (Tender & Juicy)

 

🍖 Slow-Braised Beef Pot Roast (Tender & Juicy)

This dish looks like a classic oven-braised beef pot roast—super tender, glossy sauce, with carrots and potatoes. Here’s an easy recipe to get the same result 👇

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📝 Ingredients

• 1.5–2 kg beef chuck / shoulder (whole piece)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 carrots, large chunks
• 3–4 potatoes, big pieces
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup water (or more broth)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp butter (optional, for shine)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sear the beef
   Heat oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven. Brown the beef on all sides (very important for flavor).

2. Build flavor
   Remove beef. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft. Stir in tomato paste for 1 minute.

3. Braise
   Return beef to the pot. Add broth, water, salt, pepper, paprika, herbs, and bay leaf.
   Liquid should come halfway up the meat.

4. Slow cook
   Cover and cook:

   • Oven: 160°C for 3 hours
   • Stovetop: very low heat, 3 hours
     Turn meat once halfway.

5. Add vegetables
   Add carrots and potatoes during the last 45 minutes.

6. Finish
   Remove bay leaf. Add butter if desired. Slice beef and spoon sauce on top.

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🔥 Tips for Perfect Tender Meat

• Don’t rush the cooking time
• Meat should pull apart easily
• Even better the next day

Beef & Potato Stew (Hearty Classic Recipe)

 

🍲 Beef & Potato Stew (Hearty Classic Recipe)

This looks like a rich, slow-cooked beef stew with potatoes—tender meat in a deep, savory sauce. Here’s an easy and delicious recipe 👇

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📝 Ingredients

• 1 kg beef (chuck or shoulder), cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3–4 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
• 3 cups beef broth (or water + stock cube)
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cumin (optional)
• 1 bay leaf
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Brown the beef
   Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and brown on all sides.

2. Add onion & garlic
   Add chopped onion, cook until soft. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.

3. Build the sauce
   Stir in tomato paste and flour. Cook 1 minute to remove raw taste.

4. Simmer
   Add beef broth, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and bay leaf.
   Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer 1–1.5 hours until beef is tender.

5. Add potatoes
   Add potatoes and cook 20–25 minutes until soft.

6. Finish
   Adjust seasoning. Remove bay leaf. Garnish with parsley.

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🔥 Tips

• Tastes even better the next day
• Serve with bread or rice
• Can be cooked in a pressure cooker (35–40 min)

Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

Comfort food at its best — tender beef, rich gravy, and creamy mashed potatoes.

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Ingredients:

For the beef & gravy:

• 1½ lb beef stew meat or chuck, cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional, for extra flavor)
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp thyme or Italian seasoning
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch (for thickening)

For the mashed potatoes:

• 2 lb potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3 tbsp butter
• ½ cup milk or cream
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Garlic powder (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Cook the potatoes
   Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 minutes).
   Drain, add butter and milk, mash until smooth. Season and set aside.

2. Brown the beef
   Heat oil in a large pan or pot.
   Season beef with salt & pepper.
   Brown beef on all sides (5–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.

3. Make the gravy
   In the same pot, add onion and sauté until soft.
   Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
   Sprinkle flour, stir 1 minute.
   Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire, soy sauce, paprika, thyme. Stir well.

4. Simmer
   Return beef to pot. Cover and simmer on low 45–60 minutes until tender.
   (Or pressure cook 20 minutes / slow cooker 6–8 hours.)

5. Serve
   Spoon beef and gravy generously over mashed potatoes 🤍

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🔥 Optional upgrades:

• Add mushrooms
• Add carrots & peas
• Finish with fresh parsley
• Use cream instead of milk in gravy for extra richness

This is perfect winter comfort food — especially if you love cozy meals like harira 😉

Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce

 

Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce

Rich, creamy, and full of garlic-butter flavor — perfect for lunch or dinner!

Ingredients:

For the chicken:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika (optional)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

For the pasta & sauce:

• 12 oz linguine (or fettuccine)
• 3 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Cook the chicken
   Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
   Season chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
   Add chicken and cook 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
   Add minced garlic and cook 1 more minute. Remove chicken and set aside.

3. Make the Alfredo sauce
   In the same pan, melt butter.
   Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
   Pour in heavy cream and milk. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
   Add Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper. Stir until creamy.

4. Combine everything
   Add cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce.
   Toss well until everything is coated.

5. Serve
   Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot 😍

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🔥 Optional add-ins:

• Mushrooms
• Broccoli
• Spinach
• Shrimp instead of chicken

Perfect for family dinners or party meals 💯

Can You Spot All the Triangles

 

This is a classic “count the triangles” puzzle 👀🔺

If you count all possible triangles (small ones and bigger ones made by combining them), the correct answer is:

👉 10 triangles

Explanation (simple):

• 6 small individual triangles
• 3 medium triangles
• 1 big triangle (the whole shape)

Total: 6 + 3 + 1 = 10

So if you saw 10, your eyes are sharp 😄

braised beef short ribs in a rich, glossy sauce 😍

 

This looks like braised beef short ribs in a rich, glossy sauce 😍 — tender, slow-cooked, and full of deep flavor. Here’s a complete recipe you can use (restaurant style):

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Braised Beef Short Ribs (Fall-Off-The-Bone)

Ingredients:

• 1.5–2 kg beef short ribs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & black pepper
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup red wine (or more broth)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• Chili flakes (optional)
• Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions:

1. Sear the ribs

Season ribs with salt & pepper.
Heat oil in a heavy pot and brown ribs on all sides (3–4 min per side).
Remove and set aside.

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2. Build the sauce

In same pot:

• Add onion, carrots → sauté 5 min.
• Add garlic + tomato paste → cook 1 min.
• Pour in wine + broth.
• Add soy sauce, sugar, spices, bay leaves.

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3. Braise

Return ribs to pot. Liquid should cover halfway.
Cover and cook:

• Oven: 160°C (320°F) for 2.5–3 hours
  or
• Stovetop: very low heat for 2.5 hours

Until meat is falling off the bone.

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4. Finish

Remove lid last 20 minutes to thicken sauce.
Spoon sauce over ribs, garnish with parsley.

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Serve with:

• Mashed potatoes 🥔
• Rice or butter noodles
• Or Moroccan khobz 😋

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Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini with Cajun Alfredo Sauce

 

Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini with Cajun Alfredo Sauce 🍝🔥
Creamy, spicy, and packed with flavor — this is a restaurant-style dish you can make in 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-size pieces)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ tsp Cajun seasoning
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt & black pepper, to taste

For the Pasta:

• 500g (18 oz) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
• Water + salt for boiling

Cajun Alfredo Sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup whole milk
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (more if you like it spicy)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

Optional Garnish:

• Fresh parsley
• Extra Parmesan
• Chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Cook the Tortellini

Boil tortellini in salted water according to package instructions.
Drain and set aside.

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2. Cook the Chicken

In a large pan:

• Heat butter + olive oil.
• Add chicken, season with Cajun, paprika, salt & pepper.
• Cook 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
• Add garlic, sauté 30 seconds.
• Remove chicken and set aside.

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3. Make the Cajun Alfredo Sauce

In the same pan:

• Add butter, then cream + milk.
• Bring to gentle simmer.
• Add Parmesan, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder.
• Stir until thick and creamy (3–5 minutes).

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4. Combine

• Add chicken back to the sauce.
• Add cooked tortellini.
• Toss everything until well coated.

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5. Serve

Top with parsley, extra Parmesan, and chili flakes 😍

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Tips

• Want it spicier? Add hot sauce or extra Cajun.
• Add mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies.
• You can replace chicken with shrimp — works perfectly.

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complete, easy recipe

 

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🥐 Sausage Rolls (Classic Puff Pastry)

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought)
• 500g sausages or seasoned ground meat
• 1 egg (for brushing)
• 1 tsp mustard (optional)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt to taste
• Sesame or nigella seeds (optional)

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Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the filling
If using sausages, remove the casing and place the meat in a bowl.
Mix with mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and salt.

2️⃣ Cut the pastry
Roll out the puff pastry and cut into long rectangles.

3️⃣ Fill and roll
Place a line of meat in the center of each strip.
Roll the pastry over the filling and seal the edge.

4️⃣ Slice and brush
Cut into small rolls. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle seeds if using.

5️⃣ Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden and puffed.

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Grilled Fish with Crispy Fries

 

Here’s a complete, easy recipe for Grilled Fish with Crispy Fries — restaurant style but simple to make at home 😋🔥

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🐟 Grilled Fish with Crispy Fries

Ingredients

For the Grilled Fish:

• 4 fish fillets (tilapia, seabass, cod, or any white fish)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley or coriander

For the Crispy Fries:

• 4 large potatoes
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (secret for extra crisp!)
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying (or air fryer)

Optional Sauce (Garlic Lemon):

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• Salt & pepper

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Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Fish

In a bowl mix: Olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt & pepper.
Coat the fish well and marinate at least 20–30 minutes.

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2️⃣ Prepare the Fries

• Peel and cut potatoes into sticks.
• Soak in cold water 30 minutes (removes starch).
• Drain and dry very well.
• Toss with cornstarch + salt.

Fry method:

• Fry at 160°C (320°F) for 5–6 min (first fry).
• Rest 10 min.
• Fry again at 190°C (375°F) until golden & crispy.

Air fryer:

• Spray with oil.
• Air fry at 200°C for 18–22 min, shaking halfway.

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3️⃣ Grill the Fish

• Heat grill pan or BBQ.
• Brush with oil.
• Grill fish 3–4 min per side until golden and flaky.

(You can also pan-sear or bake at 200°C for 12–15 min)

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4️⃣ Make the Sauce

Mix all sauce ingredients and chill 10 minutes.

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Serve With:

• Lemon wedges 🍋
• Fresh salad or coleslaw
• Garlic sauce or tartar sauce

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Pro Tips:

• Add chili powder if you like spicy 🌶️
• Use panko instead of cornstarch for breaded fish version.
• Perfect dish for summer BBQ or light dinner.

Simple, crispy, juicy, and always a hit 👌🔥