No-Knead Crusty Bread (Bakery-Style)

 

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No-Knead Crusty Bread (Bakery-Style)

Ingredients

• 3½ cups (450 g) all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar (optional, helps fermentation)
• 1 tsp instant dry yeast
• 1½ cups (360 ml) warm water
• Extra flour for dusting

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Instructions

1️⃣ Mix the Dough

• In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
• Add warm water and stir with a spoon until a sticky dough forms.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel.

2️⃣ First Rise

• Let the dough rise at room temperature for 2–3 hours, or until doubled in size and bubbly on top.

3️⃣ Shape the Bread

• Dust your work surface with flour.
• Gently turn out the dough (do not punch it down).
• Divide into 3 portions (or leave whole for one large loaf).
• Shape lightly into oval or round loaves.
• Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
• Dust the tops with flour and cover loosely.
• Rest for 30–40 minutes.

4️⃣ Preheat Oven

• Preheat oven to 230°C / 450°F.
• Place an empty heatproof pan on the bottom rack (for steam).

5️⃣ Bake

• Score the bread with a sharp knife.
• Place bread in the oven and pour 1 cup hot water into the empty pan to create steam.
• Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and crusty.

6️⃣ Cool

• Let the bread cool on a rack before slicing.

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Tips for Perfect Crust

• Steam is the secret for a crispy crust
• Do not over-handle the dough
• Bread is done when it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom

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Baked Beans Salad

 

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Baked Beans Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups baked beans (canned, drained slightly)
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup sweet corn (canned or cooked)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

Dressing

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 tsp sugar or honey
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika (optional)

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Instructions

1️⃣ In a large bowl, add baked beans, red onion, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and corn.

2️⃣ In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), sugar, salt, pepper, and paprika.

3️⃣ Pour the dressing over the salad and gently mix until well combined.

4️⃣ Sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro.

5️⃣ Chill for 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

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Serving Tips

• Serve as a side dish for grilled meat or chicken
• Add cucumber or avocado for extra freshness
• For protein, mix in tuna, grilled chicken, or boiled eggs

Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Alfredo Pasta

 

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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients

Chicken

• 1½ lb (700 g) chicken breast, cut into large bite-size pieces
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter

Garlic Butter Sauce

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional but recommended)
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Pasta

• 12 oz (340 g) fettuccine or spaghetti
• Salt for boiling water

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Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Pasta

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
• Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2️⃣ Cook the Chicken

• Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
• Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken pieces and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
• Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

3️⃣ Make the Garlic Butter Sauce

• In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan.
• Add heavy cream, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese.
• Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

4️⃣ Combine

• Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it.
• Let simmer for 2–3 minutes until chicken is coated and juicy.
• Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

5️⃣ Serve

• Toss pasta with a little sauce or pasta water if needed.
• Serve creamy pasta alongside the garlic butter chicken.
• Spoon extra sauce on top and garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

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Tips

• For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end 🍋
• You can use chicken thighs for even juicier results
• Serve with garlic bread or a fresh salad

Homemade Muffins — Comfort in Every Bite

 

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🧁✨ Homemade Muffins — Comfort in Every Bite ✨🧁
Soft • Cozy • Absolutely Irresistible 😍
👉 Which flavor would you grab first?

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🥭🥥 1️⃣ Mango Coconut Cobbler Muffins

🧺 Ingredients

🧁 Muffins 🌾 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
🍬 ¾ cup granulated sugar
🥄 2 tsp baking powder
🧂 ¼ tsp salt
🥛 ½ cup milk (or coconut milk)
🧈 ⅓ cup melted butter or oil
🥚 1 large egg
🌼 1 tsp vanilla extract
🥭 1¼ cups diced mango
🥥 ½ cup shredded coconut

🥥 Coconut Streusel 🌾 ½ cup flour
🍯 ⅓ cup brown sugar
🥥 ¼ cup shredded coconut
🌿 ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
🧈 4 tbsp cold butter

👩‍🍳 Instructions 🔥 Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
🥣 Make streusel & chill
🥄 Mix dry ingredients
🥛 Mix wet ingredients
🔄 Combine gently + fold mango & coconut
🧁 Fill cups (¾ full)
✨ Top with streusel
⏱ Bake 20–24 min
❄️ Cool & enjoy

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🍒 2️⃣ Cherry Cobbler Muffins

🧺 Ingredients

🧁 Muffins 🌾 1¾ cups flour
🍬 ¾ cup sugar
🥄 2 tsp baking powder
🧂 ¼ tsp salt
🌿 ½ tsp cinnamon
🥛 ½ cup milk
🧈 ⅓ cup butter or oil
🥚 1 egg
🌼 1 tsp vanilla
🍒 1¼ cups chopped cherries

✨ Streusel 🌾 ½ cup flour
🍯 ⅓ cup brown sugar
🌿 ½ tsp cinnamon
🧈 4 tbsp butter

👩‍🍳 Instructions 🔥 Preheat to 375°F
🥣 Prepare streusel
🥄 Mix dry + wet separately
🔄 Combine & fold cherries
🧁 Fill & top with streusel
⏱ Bake 20–24 min
❄️ Cool slightly

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🍎✨ 3️⃣ Apple Cinnamon Muffins

🧺 Ingredients 🌾 1¾ cups flour
🍬 ¾ cup sugar
🥄 2 tsp baking powder
🌿 1 tsp cinnamon
🌰 ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
🧂 ¼ tsp salt
🍎 1 cup diced apples
🥛 ½ cup milk
🧈 ⅓ cup oil or butter
🥚 1 egg
🌼 1 tsp vanilla

🍰 Cream Cheese Glaze 🧀 2 oz cream cheese
🍥 ¾ cup powdered sugar
🥛 1–2 tbsp milk
🌼 ½ tsp vanilla

👩‍🍳 Instructions 🔥 Preheat to 375°F
🥄 Mix dry ingredients
🥛 Mix wet ingredients
🔄 Combine & fold apples
🧁 Fill muffin pan
✨ Drizzle glaze on top

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🍌🍫 4️⃣ Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

🧺 Ingredients

🍌 Wet 🍌 2 ripe bananas
🍬 ½ cup sugar
🍯 ¼ cup brown sugar
🧈 ⅓ cup oil or butter
🥚 1 egg
🌼 1 tsp vanilla

🍫 Dry 🌾 1 cup flour
🍫 ¼ cup cocoa powder
🥄 1 tsp baking soda
🧂 ¼ tsp salt

➕ Add-ins 🍫 1 cup chocolate chips

👩‍🍳 Instructions 🔥 Preheat to 350°F
🥣 Mix wet ingredients
🥄 Mix dry ingredients
🔄 Combine gently
🧁 Fill cups
⏱ Bake 18–22 min
❄️ Cool & drizzle chocolate (optional)

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🍋🫐 5️⃣ Lemon Blueberry Streusel Muffins

🧺 Ingredients

🧁 Muffins 🌾 1¾ cups flour
🍬 ¾ cup sugar
🥄 2 tsp baking powder
🧂 ¼ tsp salt
🍋 Zest of 2 lemons
🥛 ½ cup milk
🧈 ⅓ cup oil or butter
🥚 1 egg
🌼 1 tsp vanilla
🍋 2 tbsp lemon juice
🫐 1¼ cups blueberries

✨ Streusel 🌾 ½ cup flour
🍬 ⅓ cup sugar
🌿 ¼ tsp cinnamon
🧈 4 tbsp butter

👩‍🍳 Instructions 🔥 Preheat to 375°F
🥣 Make streusel
🥄 Mix dry + wet
🔄 Fold blueberries
🧁 Fill & top
⏱ Bake 20–24 min
❄️ Cool

🍋 Optional Glaze 🍥 ¾ cup powdered sugar
🍋 1½–2 tbsp lemon juice

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🌈 Enjoy a Variety of Flavored Milks 🌈

 

🌈 Enjoy a Variety of Flavored Milks 🌈

🥛 Creamy • Colorful • Refreshing

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🍓 1️⃣ Korean Fresh Strawberry Milk

🧺 Ingredients 🍓 1 lb fresh strawberries
🍬 1/3 cup granulated sugar
🥛 1 cup whole milk (or any milk you like)
🧊 Ice cubes (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions 🔸 Wash, dry, remove stems, and chop strawberries.
🔸 Cook strawberries + sugar on medium heat until syrupy with soft chunks.
🔸 Cool and chill in fridge for 2 hours.
🔸 Swirl strawberry syrup inside the glass 🍓
🔸 Add ice 🧊 then pour milk 🥛
✨ Enjoy immediately!

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🥭 2️⃣ Korean Fresh Mango Milk

🧺 Ingredients 🥭 2 large ripe mangoes
🥛 1½ cups full-fat milk
🍬 1/4 cup sugar
🧊 Ice cubes (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions 🔸 Blend 1½ mangoes with sugar until smooth.
🔸 Dice remaining mango.
🔸 Pour mango puree into glass 🥭
🔸 Add ice + mango pieces
🔸 Pour milk and stir 🥛
😋 Enjoy cold!

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🍓🍵 3️⃣ Strawberry Matcha Milk

🧺 Ingredients 🍓 4–5 strawberries (or 2 tbsp jam)
🍯 1–2 tsp sugar or honey
🥛 1 cup cold milk
🍵 1 tsp matcha powder
💧 2–3 tbsp hot water

👩‍🍳 Instructions 🔸 Mash strawberries + sweetener → glass bottom
🔸 Slowly add milk 🥛
🔸 Whisk matcha with hot water until frothy 🍵
🔸 Gently pour on top
🧊 Add ice if desired

✨ Optional Garnish 🍓 Strawberry slices
🍦 Whipped cream
🍵 Matcha sprinkle

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☕ 4️⃣ Milk Tea (Basic Recipe)

🧺 Ingredients ☕ 2 black tea bags
💧 1 cup hot water
🥛 ½ cup milk
🍯 1–2 tbsp sugar or honey

👩‍🍳 Instructions 🔸 Steep tea 3–5 minutes
🔸 Add sweetener while warm
🔸 Stir in milk 🥛
🔥 Serve hot or ❄️ over ice

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🍌 5️⃣ Korean Banana Milk

🧺 Ingredients (2 servings) 🍌 2 ripe bananas
🥛 2 cups cold milk
🍯 2–3 tbsp sugar or honey
🌼 1 tsp vanilla (optional)
🧊 Ice cubes (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions 🔸 Slice bananas 🍌
🔸 Blend with milk, sweetener & vanilla
🔸 Adjust sweetness
🔸 Strain (optional)
🥛 Serve cold like Korean style!

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🍓🫐 6️⃣ Strawberry Blueberry Milk

🧺 Ingredients 🍓 ½ cup strawberries
🫐 ½ cup blueberries
🍯 4 tsp sugar or honey
🥛 2 cups cold milk

👩‍🍳 Instructions 🔸 Cook fruits + sweetener 5–7 min
🔸 Mash and simmer till syrupy
🔸 Cool & strain (optional)
🔸 Add syrup to glass → pour milk 🥛
🧊 Serve chilled or warm 💕

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🍰 Why buy it when you can whip up your own sweet sauce at home? 😋

 

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🍰 Why buy it when you can whip up your own sweet sauce at home? 😋
Rich, smooth & easy homemade dessert sauces 🤍

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🍫 1️⃣ Chocolate Sauce

🧾 Ingredients:
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp butter (optional ✨)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Whisk cocoa, sugar & water in a saucepan until smooth.
2️⃣ Cook over medium heat, stirring, until gently simmering (2–3 min).
3️⃣ Remove from heat, add chocolate chips & butter. Stir until melted.
4️⃣ Add vanilla & salt.
5️⃣ Serve warm or store in the fridge up to 2 weeks.

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🍮 2️⃣ Butterscotch Sauce

🧾 Ingredients:
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Melt butter over medium heat.
2️⃣ Add brown sugar & cream, stir until bubbling.
3️⃣ Simmer 4–5 minutes until smooth.
4️⃣ Remove from heat, add vanilla & salt.
5️⃣ Store refrigerated up to 2 weeks.

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🤍 3️⃣ Vanilla Sauce (Custard-Style)

🧾 Ingredients:
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 1½ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Heat milk, cream & half sugar (don’t boil).
2️⃣ Whisk yolks, remaining sugar & salt.
3️⃣ Slowly add hot milk to yolks, then return to pan.
4️⃣ Cook on low, stirring, until thick (170–175°F).
5️⃣ Remove from heat, add vanilla.
🧊 Keeps 4 days in fridge.

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☕ 4️⃣ Mocha Sauce

🧾 Ingredients:
• ½ cup cream or milk
• ¼ cup strong coffee or espresso
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• 2 oz dark chocolate (optional 🍫)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Whisk cream, coffee, sugar & cocoa in saucepan.
2️⃣ Simmer gently while stirring.
3️⃣ Add chocolate & butter, stir until glossy.
4️⃣ Finish with vanilla & salt.
🧊 Store up to 2 weeks.

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🤍 5️⃣ White Chocolate Sauce

🧾 Ingredients:
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla (optional)
• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Heat cream gently (don’t boil).
2️⃣ Remove from heat, add chocolate & let sit 1 min.
3️⃣ Stir until smooth.
4️⃣ Add vanilla & salt.
🧊 Store 1 week in fridge.

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🍁 6️⃣ Maple Caramel Sauce

🧾 Ingredients:
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup pure maple syrup
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Melt butter in saucepan.
2️⃣ Add brown sugar & maple syrup, stir until bubbling.
3️⃣ Simmer 3–4 minutes.
4️⃣ Slowly add cream.
5️⃣ Finish with vanilla & salt.
🧊 Keeps 2 weeks refrigerated.

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🍒 7️⃣ Cranberry Sauce

🧾 Ingredients:
• 12 oz cranberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water or orange juice 🍊
• Orange zest (optional)
• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Combine all ingredients in saucepan.
2️⃣ Boil, then simmer 10–12 min until berries burst.
3️⃣ Cool before serving (thickens as it cools).

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🍓 8️⃣ Strawberry Sauce

🧾 Ingredients:
• 2 cups strawberries
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
• 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Cook strawberries, sugar & lemon juice (5–7 min).
2️⃣ Add cornstarch slurry if thicker sauce is desired.
3️⃣ Blend smooth or leave chunky.
🧊 Store 5 days in fridge

🌟 Homestyle Gravies – Comfort Food Classics 🌟

 

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🌟 Homestyle Gravies – Comfort Food Classics 🌟

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🤍 1️⃣ White Gravy (Classic & Creamy)

🧈 Ingredients:
• ¼ cup unsalted butter (or bacon fat 🥓)
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2–2½ cups whole milk 🥛
• 2 pinches cayenne pepper 🌶️
• 1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
• Salt & fresh black pepper 🧂

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
🔥 Melt butter over medium-low heat.
🥄 Whisk in flour (3 min) until lightly golden.
🥛 Slowly add milk, whisking until smooth.
🌶️ Season with cayenne, garlic, salt & pepper.
⏳ Cook until thick & creamy.

✨ Serve over: biscuits, fried chicken, mashed potatoes

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🥩 2️⃣ Beef Gravy (Rich & Savory)

🧈 Ingredients:
• 2 tbsp butter or beef drippings
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1½ cups beef broth 🍖
• 1 tsp Worcestershire
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper
• ¼ cup heavy cream (optional 🥛)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
🔥 Melt butter → whisk in flour (1–2 min).
🥣 Add broth slowly, whisking.
🧂 Season & simmer 3–5 min.
🥛 Add cream for extra richness.

✨ Perfect with: steak, roast beef, meatloaf

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🌭 3️⃣ Classic Sausage Gravy (Southern Style)

🧄 Ingredients:
• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 2 tbsp butter
• ¼ cup flour
• 2½ cups whole milk
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
• ¼ tsp chili flakes 🌶️

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
🔥 Brown sausage (don’t drain fat).
🧈 Add butter + flour, cook 1–2 min.
🥛 Slowly add milk, stir until thick.
🌶️ Season & adjust consistency.

✨ Serve hot over: fluffy biscuits

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🍗 4️⃣ Chicken Gravy with Chicken (Homestyle)

🐔 Chicken Ingredients:
• 4 chicken thighs/drumsticks
• Salt, pepper, garlic powder
• Paprika
• 1 tbsp oil

🥣 Gravy Ingredients:
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup milk/cream (optional)
• Herbs (thyme 🌿 optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
🔥 Brown chicken, cook until done → set aside.
🥄 Make roux in same pan.
🥣 Add broth, simmer till thick.
🥛 Add cream if desired.
🍗 Pour gravy over chicken & serve.

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🧅 5️⃣ Onion Gravy (Deep & Savory)

🧈 Ingredients:
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 large onions (sliced)
• 1 tsp sugar (optional)
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups beef or chicken broth
• Salt & pepper
• Worcestershire (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
⏳ Caramelize onions (20–30 min).
🥄 Add flour, cook 1–2 min.
🥣 Add broth & simmer till glossy.

✨ Amazing on: steak, chicken, mashed potatoes

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🍄 6️⃣ Creamy Mushroom Gravy

🧈 Ingredients:
• 2 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp oil
• 8 oz mushrooms 🍄
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups broth
• Salt & pepper
• Cream (optional 🥛)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
🔥 Sauté mushrooms till golden.
🧄 Add garlic.
🥄 Stir in flour.
🥣 Add broth & simmer.
🥛 Finish with cream if desired.

✨ Perfect for: mashed potatoes, rice, steak

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🌶️ 7️⃣ Popeyes-Style Cajun Gravy (Copycat)

🧈 Ingredients:
• 2 tbsp butter/oil
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1½ cups beef broth
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• Garlic, onion powder
• Paprika + cayenne 🌶️
• Black pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
🔥 Make light brown roux.
🥣 Add broth slowly.
🌶️ Add Cajun spices.
⏳ Simmer until thick & smooth.

🍟 Serve like Popeyes:
• Over mashed potatoes
• With fried chicken
• As fries dip

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