Chocolate Strawberry Jam Cupcakes

 

Here’s a rich, soft, chocolate cupcake filled with strawberry jam and topped with silky chocolate frosting — perfect for parties or a quick sweet craving!

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🍫🍓 Chocolate Strawberry Jam Cupcakes

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup hot water or hot coffee (makes richer flavor)

For the Filling

• 1/2 – 3/4 cup strawberry jam

For the Chocolate Frosting

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2–3 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla

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Instructions

1. Make the Cupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
3. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Add milk, oil, egg, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
5. Slowly pour in the hot water/coffee. Batter will be thin — this is normal.
6. Fill liners 2/3 full and bake 16–18 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Let cool completely.

2. Fill with Strawberry Jam

• Use a small knife or cupcake corer to cut a small hole in the center.
• Fill each cupcake with 1–2 teaspoons strawberry jam.
• Place the removed piece back on top (optional).

3. Make the Frosting

1. Beat butter until creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
3. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until smooth and fluffy.
4. Mix in vanilla.

4. Frost the Cupcakes

• Pipe or spread frosting on top.
• Drizzle with extra jam or add a fresh strawberry if you like.

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✨ Tips

• Want them extra fancy? Dip the top in melted chocolate before frosting.
• Replace jam with raspberry or cherry for new flavors.
• Cupcakes stay fresh 3 days at room temp or 1 week in fridge.

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If you'd like, I can also give you: ✅ A Moroccan twist
✅ A no-bake version
✅ A big-batch recipe for 500 cupcakes like you make for parties!

 

Here you go — Deep Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Pies 🍓🥟✨
Crispy, golden, creamy, tangy, sweet… they’re everything you want in a dessert!

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🍓 Deep Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Pies

🧾 Ingredients

For the filling

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup strawberry jam
• 1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries (optional but amazing)

For the pies

• 1 package refrigerated pie dough or puff pastry
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

For coating (optional)

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1–2 tsp cinnamon

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the filling

• Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
• Fold in strawberry jam and fresh strawberries.

2. Form the pies

• Roll out your pie dough and cut into small rectangles or circles.
• Add a spoonful of the cheesecake filling in the center.
• Fold and seal edges with a fork.
• Brush edges with egg wash to help seal.

3. Fry

• Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
• Fry pies in batches for 2–3 minutes per side or until golden.
• Drain on paper towels.

4. Optional coating

• Roll warm pies in cinnamon sugar for that fair-style finish.

5. Serve

• Add powdered sugar or a drizzle of strawberry sauce.
• Enjoy warm — the filling becomes creamy and luscious.

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💡 Tips

• Don’t overfill or they’ll burst while frying.
• Freeze un-fried pies for 10 minutes before frying to help them keep shape.
• These are amazing with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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If you want, I can also give you:
🍓 an air-fryer version,
🍓 a baked version, or
🍓 a big-batch version (100–500 pies).

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites: The Ultimate Brunch Indulgence

 

Here you go — Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites: the ultimate brunch indulgence!
Soft, fluffy, golden, cinnamon-sugary, and totally addictive. Perfect for gatherings (and yes, easy to make in big batches — 500 if you ever need 👀).

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⭐ Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites

A warm, gooey, cinnamon-swirled treat — crispy outside, soft inside.

🧾 Ingredients

For the bites

• 1 can refrigerated cinnamon roll dough (with icing)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup milk or cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• Butter or oil for pan

For topping

• The cinnamon-roll icing
• Extra cinnamon sugar (optional)
• Maple syrup (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the dough

   • Open the cinnamon-roll can.
   • Cut each roll into 4 small pieces.

2. Make the custard

   • Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl.

3. Dip the bites

   • Coat each cinnamon-roll piece in the custard mixture (don’t soak too long).

4. Cook

   • Heat a skillet to medium and add butter.
   • Cook bites on all sides until golden and caramelized, about 5–7 minutes.

5. Finish

   • Warm the icing slightly so it drizzles easily.
   • Drizzle over bites.
   • Add extra cinnamon sugar or maple syrup if you want that indulgent finish.

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🤤 Tips For Extra Perfection

• Cook on medium heat so they stay soft inside without burning.
• Add chopped pecans if you want a sticky-bun vibe.
• Serve warm — they taste like mini cinnamon-roll churro bites.

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If you'd like, I can also make:
✨ A printable recipe card
✨ A Moroccan-twist version (with a hint of orange blossom)
✨ A large-batch version for 100–500 pieces

Just tell me!

 

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STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS (LARGE PRINT)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large cabbage
• 500 g ground beef or lamb
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
• 2 cups tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup water or broth

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. PREPARE THE CABBAGE

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Place the whole cabbage into the pot.
• Cook until the outer leaves become soft.
• Carefully peel off the softened leaves.
• Continue until you have about 12–16 leaves.

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2. MAKE THE FILLING

• In a large bowl, mix together:
  • ground meat
  • rice
  • onion
  • egg
  • salt and pepper
  • any optional spices
• Mix well until fully combined.

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3. ROLL THE CABBAGE

• Lay one cabbage leaf flat.
• Place 2–3 tablespoons of filling at the bottom of the leaf.
• Fold the sides in.
• Roll tightly from bottom to top.
• Repeat until all filling is used.

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4. COOK THE ROLLS

• Place the rolls seam-side down in a pot or baking dish.
• Pour tomato sauce over the top.
• Add 1 cup of water or broth.
• Cover with a lid or foil.

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COOKING OPTIONS

STOVETOP

• Simmer on low heat for 1 hour.

OVEN

• Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 1 hour.

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5. SERVE

• Spoon tomato sauce over the rolls.
• Enjoy warm!

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If you want, I can also make this in extra-large print, step-by-step with pictures, or Moroccan-style flavor.

Homemade Hush Puppies Recipe

 

Here’s a classic, crispy, fluffy Homemade Hush Puppies recipe — perfect as a side for fried chicken, fish, or even on their own!

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🟡 Homemade Hush Puppies

⭐ Ingredients (Makes ~20)

• 1 cup cornmeal (yellow)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp sugar (optional but recommended)
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp paprika (optional)
• 1 large egg
• ¾ cup buttermilk (or ¾ cup milk + 1 tsp vinegar, let sit 5 min)
• 1 small onion, very finely minced
• 1 tbsp melted butter (optional for extra flavor)
• Oil for frying

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🔪 Instructions

1. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together:

• cornmeal
• flour
• baking powder
• baking soda
• sugar
• salt
• pepper
• paprika

2. Add Wet Ingredients

Stir in:

• egg
• buttermilk
• melted butter
• minced onion

Mix until just combined. Do not overmix — thick batter is perfect.

3. Heat the Oil

Heat oil in a deep pot to 175–180°C (350–360°F).

4. Fry

• Using a small cookie scoop or two teaspoons, drop small balls of batter into the hot oil.
• Fry 2–3 minutes, turning as needed, until deep golden brown.
• Remove and drain on paper towels.

5. Serve Hot

Perfect with:

• honey butter
• tartar sauce
• spicy mayo
• ranch
• or alongside fried fish & chips

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🔥 Tips for Perfectly Round Hush Puppies

• Keep batter chilled before frying.
• Scoop with a wet spoon for smooth drops.
• Don’t overcrowd the pot.
• If they brown too fast → oil is too hot.

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If you want, I can also give you: ✅ Cheesy Hush Puppies
✅ Jalapeño Hush Puppies
✅ Sweet Moroccan-style Corn Fritters (a fun twist!)

Golden Ham Mozzarella Sticks

 

Here’s a Golden Ham Mozzarella Sticks recipe you’ll love — crispy, cheesy, and perfect for parties (especially since you often make big batches!).

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🧀 Golden Ham Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients

• 12 mozzarella sticks (string cheese or cut from a block)
• 12 thin slices of deli ham
• 1 cup flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1½ cups seasoned breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Oil for frying

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🔪 Instructions

1. Wrap the Cheese

• Wrap each mozzarella stick tightly with a slice of ham.
• Press gently so it adheres well.
• Freeze for 30 minutes — this keeps the cheese from melting too fast during frying.

2. Prepare Breading Stations

• Bowl 1: flour
• Bowl 2: beaten eggs
• Bowl 3: breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper

3. Bread the Sticks

• Roll each ham-wrapped stick in flour.
• Dip in egg.
• Coat in breadcrumbs.
• For extra crunch: dip again in egg + breadcrumbs.

4. Fry

• Heat oil to 175–180°C (350–360°F).
• Fry 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.

5. Serve

• Serve hot with:
  • Marinara sauce
  • Spicy mayo
  • Honey mustard
  • Harissa ketchup (amazing combo!)

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📌 Tips for Big Batches (500+!)

• Freeze them after breading.
• You can fry from frozen — just add 1 extra minute.
• They hold perfectly for party trays.

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Want a baked version or a stuffed version with herbs or jalapeños?

 

Here’s an easy, soft, chewy, bakery-style Caramel Cheesecake Cookies recipe — creamy in the center, caramel-drizzled, and irresistible!

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Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

Ingredients

Cheesecake Filling

• 4 oz (110 g) cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Cookie Dough

• ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt

Caramel

• 15–20 soft caramel candies or ¼ cup caramel sauce
• 1 tbsp milk (if melting caramels)

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Instructions

1. Make the Cheesecake Centers

1. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Scoop small teaspoon-sized balls onto a plate.
3. Freeze for 20–30 minutes (important so they don’t melt inside the cookie).

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2. Make the Cookie Dough

1. Cream butter, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
2. Add egg + vanilla and mix.
3. Add flour, baking soda, and salt—mix until just combined.
4. Chill dough for 20 minutes (helps prevent spreading).

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3. Assemble

1. Take a tablespoon of cookie dough.
2. Flatten it, place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center, and wrap dough around it.
3. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.

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4. Bake

• Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
• Let cool 10 minutes (the centers will be creamy!).

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5. Add the Caramel

Option 1: Melt Caramels
Melt candies + milk in microwave (15-second intervals), stir smooth, and drizzle over cookies.

Option 2: Caramel Sauce
Simply drizzle over cooled cookies.

Optional: sprinkle a little flaky salt on top for salted caramel flavor.

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Tips

• Don’t overbake — they stay soft and cheesecakey in the middle.
• Add chocolate chips to the dough for a Twix-style cookie.
• Store refrigerated up to 5 days.

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If you want, I can make: 🍪 A no-bake version
🎨 A visual recipe card
💨 A quick 10-minute shortcut version
Darija version too!