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Cilantro Cottage Cheese Dip

Ingredients:
πŸ”…1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
πŸ”…1 1/2 cups sliced kalamata olives
πŸ”…2 cups cottage cheese
πŸ”…1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
πŸ”…1 tablespoon olive oil
πŸ”…2 tablespoons lemon juice
πŸ”…pinch of garlic powder
πŸ”…salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions:
Toss all ingredients together in a bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Serve this cottage cheese dip as an appetizer, side dish or even as a salad.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Cilantro-Cottage-Cheese-Dip
Crispy Smashed Parmesan Broccoli

Ingredients:
πŸ”…2 broccoli heads, cut into florets
πŸ”…1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
πŸ”…1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
πŸ”…1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
πŸ”…olive oil
πŸ”…salt
πŸ”…preferred sauce for serving

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the florets and 1-teaspoon salt. Boil for 4-5 minutes until fork tender but not too soft. Drain immediately and pat dry with a paper towel.

Combine the Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese, then spread them evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Arrange the broccoli florets on top.

Gently smash them with a glass.

Brush the smashed broccoli florets with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and lemon pepper seasoning.

Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Allow to cool slightly and then break apart to serve.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Crispy-Smashed-Parmesan-Broccoli
Couscous Feta Cakes

Ingredients:
πŸ”…1 cup couscous
πŸ”…1 cup green bell pepper, minced
πŸ”…1 cup red bell pepper, minced
πŸ”…2 garlic cloves, minced
πŸ”…1/2 cup onion, minced
πŸ”…2 eggs
πŸ”…1/4 cup flour
πŸ”…1 cup crumbled feta cheese
πŸ”…oil
πŸ”…salt and & pepper
πŸ”…garlic sauce for serving

Instructions:
Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a pot. Remove from heat.

Add couscous and salt. Give it a quick stir. Cover the pot and let it sit for 10-15 min. Fluff with a fork. Set aside.

In a small frying pan, heat 1-tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and bell peppers; sautΓ© for 5 min.

Place couscous, eggs, flour, onion mixture and feta in a bowl. Mix well. Season with salt & pepper.

Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Place about 1/3 cup couscous mixture for each portions into skillet. Lightly press with a spatula to flatten.

Cook until lightly browned, turning cakes carefully.

Serve with garlic sauce.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Couscous-Feta-Cakes
Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients:
πŸ”…3 tablespoons butter
πŸ”…3 tablespoons flour
πŸ”…2 1/2 cups cold milk
πŸ”…3 tablespoons cooking oil
πŸ”…300 g mushrooms, washed and sliced
πŸ”…1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
πŸ”…salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook uncovered until mushrooms are golden and all liquid is absorbed.

Add turmeric powder and stir well. Set aside.

Dissolve flour in the cold milk and set aside.

Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the dissolved flour. Stir constantly until mixed and all the lumps are gone, about 2 minutes.

Add salt and pepper. Continue cooking over low heat until sauce begins to thicken, stirring constantly.

Then add the mushrooms to the sauce and mix well. Add more salt and pepper if needed.

Note: For richer sauce, add a few tablespoons of heavy cream.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Mushroom-Sauce
Couscous and Lentil Salad

Ingredients:
πŸ”…1 cup couscous
πŸ”…1 can (540 ml) lentil, drained
πŸ”…2/3 cup chopped Kalamata olives
πŸ”…2/3 cup chopped green olives
πŸ”…2/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), drained
πŸ”…2 tablespoons olive oil
πŸ”…1 1/4 cups water
πŸ”…1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
πŸ”…lemon juice to taste
πŸ”…salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat.

Add couscous and give it a quick stir. Cover the pot and let it sit for 12-15 minutes. Then fluff with a fork.

In a large bowl, mix couscous, lentils, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and oregano. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss with olive oil and lemon juice. Serve!

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Couscous-and-Lentil-Salad
Celery Soup

Ingredients:
πŸ”…8 stalks of celery, washed and chopped
πŸ”…3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
πŸ”…1 medium onion, chopped
πŸ”…3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
πŸ”…25 g butter
πŸ”…3 tablespoons lemon juice
πŸ”…3 teaspoons curry powder
πŸ”…salt to taste

Instructions:
Place celery, potatoes, onion and chicken broth in a cooking pot. Add salt and curry powder.

Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove the pot from heat and let the soup cool slightly. Use a blender or food processor to puree the soup. Then return to the pot, add butter and lemon juice. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes.

If soup is too thick, add milk.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Celery-Soup
Persian Marzipan Candy

Ingredients:
πŸ”…1 2/3 cups unsalted slivered almonds, about 170 g
πŸ”…1 cup icing sugar
πŸ”…1 teaspoon ground cardamom
πŸ”…4-5 tablespoons white sugar
πŸ”…4 tablespoons rosewater
πŸ”…slivered pistachios

Instructions:
Using a food processor, grind the almonds into a fine powder.

Combine the ground almonds, icing sugar, and cardamom in a mixing bowl.

Gradually add the rosewater and mix until you have a soft dough.

Spread the white sugar on a plate.

Take a small amount of dough, shape it like a mulberry, and roll in white sugar. Then insert a sliver of pistachio as a stem.

Repeat the process until you are done with the dough.

Store in air tight container.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Toot-Confection-or-Persian-Marzipan-Mulberry
Vegetable Noodle Soup

Ingredients:
πŸ”…1 bunch spinach, about 300 g, chopped
πŸ”…2 medium onions, diced
πŸ”…3 tomatoes, diced
πŸ”…3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
πŸ”…1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained
πŸ”…dried mint
πŸ”…80 g Persian noodles (Reshteh)
πŸ”…1/2 cup Persian whey (Kashk)
πŸ”…1 teaspoon ground turmeric
πŸ”…cooking oil
πŸ”…1/2 teaspoon black pepper
πŸ”…salt to taste

Instructions:
Heat 3-tablespoons oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sautΓ© until softened, about 6-8 minutes.

Add turmeric powder and tomatoes, stir well. Add 2-teaspoons dried mint, garlic and black pepper. Cook for 7-8 minutes.

Add 7 cups of hot water. Bring to a boil.

Add spinach and chickpeas. Cook covered over medium heat for 30 minutes.

Break off the Persian noodles into three sections and add to the pot.

Cook covered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Then add the Persian whey and cook for another 20 minutes and...

Read Full Recipe Here:
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Vegetable-Noodle-Soup
Energy Bites

Ingredients:
πŸ”…1 cup quick oats
πŸ”…1/2 cup peanut butter
πŸ”…1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
πŸ”…1 teaspoon vanilla extract
πŸ”…1/3 cup ground wheat germ
πŸ”…1/2 cup sunflower seeds
πŸ”…unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients together in a bowl until thoroughly mixed. Let chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Once chilled, roll into balls and sprinkle with cocoa powder. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Energy-Bites
Cookie Ball Pops

Ingredients:
πŸ”…1 cup (about 250 g) cream cheese, room temperature
πŸ”…1 cup (about 170 g) semi sweet chocolate chips
πŸ”…180 g plain biscuits
πŸ”…popsicle sticks, optional

Instructions:
Place the biscuits inside a plastic bag. Finely crush them with a rolling pin. Set aside.

Place cream cheese in a bowl and microwave for 10 seconds on high or until softened.

In a large bowl, mix cream cheese and crushed biscuits with your hands until blended.

Shape into 1-inch balls and place on a cookie sheet covered in parchment paper. Chill for about 15 minutes in the refrigerator.

Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes, or until chocolate is completely melted, stirring every 30 sec.

One by one, dip the sticks into the melted chocolate and insert them about 1/2-way into the balls.

Then dip balls in chocolate.

Immediately, sprinkle the ball pops with the decoration and...

Read Recipe Here:
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Cookie-Ball-Pops
Baked Potato Casserole

Ingredients:
πŸ”…4 medium potatoes
πŸ”…1/2 cup milk
πŸ”…3/4 cup sour cream
πŸ”…1 tablespoon butter
πŸ”…125 g cream cheese
πŸ”…1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
πŸ”…chopped sundried tomatoes
πŸ”…2 green onions, sliced
πŸ”…1/4 teaspoon chilli powder
πŸ”…salt & black pepper

Instructions:
Place potatoes in a large saucepan. Cover with water. Add salt. Bring to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat until tender, about 45-50 minutes. Drain and peel the potatoes.

Mash potatoes in a bowl with potato masher. Add butter, cream cheese, milk, sour cream, 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir well.

Preheat oven to 350F.

Spray an 8-inch round baking dish with cooking spray. Place the potato mixture in the baking dish.

Bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top. Return to oven and bake until cheese melts. Garnish the potato casserole with sundried tomato and green onion.

Recipe Here:
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Baked-Potato-Casserole
Stuffed Shells with Ground Beef

Ingredients:
πŸ”…30 jumbo pasta shells
πŸ”…370 g ground beef
πŸ”…2 medium bell peppers, diced
πŸ”…2 cups finely chopped cilantro
πŸ”…2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
πŸ”…1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
πŸ”…1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
πŸ”…1 medium onion, finely chopped
πŸ”…3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
πŸ”…3/4 cup crushed tomatoes
πŸ”…2 cups White Sauce
πŸ”…oil
πŸ”…1 teaspoon turmeric powder
πŸ”…salt & pepper

Instructions:
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and sautΓ© until golden. Add garlic and sautΓ© for a minute.

Increase heat to medium-high; add ground beef and brown until no pink remains. Reduce heat to medium, add the diced bell pepper, crushed tomato, turmeric, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes.

Add 1/4 cup water and cook covered over medium heat for 20 minutes.

Remove from heat, add Parmesan cheese and cilantro. Adjust seasonings and...

Full Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Stuffed-Shells-with-Ground-Beef
Quick Quiche

Ingredients:
πŸ”…2 cups small broccoli florets
πŸ”…2 scallions, sliced
πŸ”…1/3 cup finely chopped basil
πŸ”…4 eggs
πŸ”…1/2 cup milk
πŸ”…1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
πŸ”…1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
πŸ”…1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
πŸ”…1 tablespoon flour
πŸ”…salt and pepper

Instructions:
Bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add broccoli florets and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until tender, about 6-7 minutes. Drain well and chop into fine pieces. Set aside.

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, flour and turmeric powder.
Stir in broccoli, basil, scallion, mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese (keep 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese for sprinkling on top of the quiche). Season with salt and pepper.

Preheat oven to 350F.
Spray 4 ramekins with cooking spray. Spoon the mixture into each ramekin. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.

Bake until golden brown, about 35-40 minutes.

Serve with crusty bread or green salad, if desired.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Quick-Quiche
Muhammara (Roasted Red Bell Pepper Dip)

Ingredients:
πŸ”ΈοΈ1 (17.5oz) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
πŸ”ΈοΈ1 cup chopped walnuts
πŸ”ΈοΈ1 garlic clove
πŸ”ΈοΈ1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs
πŸ”ΈοΈ1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
πŸ”ΈοΈ2 tablespoons olive oil
πŸ”ΈοΈ1 teaspoon ground cumin
πŸ”ΈοΈ1 teaspoon paprika powder
πŸ”ΈοΈsalt and black pepper

Instructions:
Place the roasted red peppers in a food processor.
Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor, and blend until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.

Transfer to a small serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, garnish with chopped walnuts and fresh mint and serve with pita bread.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Muhammara
Granola Yogurt Breakfast Bowl

Ingredients:
πŸ”…1/4 cup granola
πŸ”…1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
πŸ”…1/4 cup grapes or any kind of fruits you have
πŸ”…1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
πŸ”…1 tablespoon sliced almonds
πŸ”…1 tablespoon coconut flakes, optional

Instructions:
Place the yogurt in a bowl. Add the granola. Top with the almonds, pumpkin seeds, fruit and coconut.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Granola-Yogurt-Breakfast-Bowl
Lentil and Butternut Squash

Ingredients:
πŸ”…1 medium butternut squash (about 1 kg)
πŸ”…150 g lentils
πŸ”…1 medium onion, finely chopped
πŸ”…3 tablespoons vegetable oil
πŸ”…2 tablespoons lemon juice
πŸ”…3 cups water
πŸ”…salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:
Wash the squash, peel, remove seeds and cut into 2-inches pieces.

Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sautΓ© until slightly golden. Save 2 tablespoons of sautΓ©ed onions to garnish.

Add the lentils, water, salt and pepper to the remaining onions. Cover the pot and simmer over medium heat until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.

Add the squash and cook covered until tender. Add more water during cooking if necessary.

Add the lemon juice, stir and cook until almost all the liquid is absorbed.

Garnish with onions and serve with bread.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Lentil-and-Butternut-Squash
Persian Olive and Pomegranate

Ingredients:
πŸ”…3 cups pitted green olives, drained
πŸ”…1/2 cup pomegranate paste or concentrated pomegranate
πŸ”…1 1/4 cups (about 120 g) walnuts
πŸ”…1 tablespoon dried mint
πŸ”…1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
πŸ”…3/4 tablespoon ground angelica, also known as Golpar
πŸ”…5 garlic cloves
πŸ”…1 tablespoon olive oil
πŸ”…salt

Instructions:
Note: If olives are is too salty, soak in the cold water for 20-25 minutes or until desired level of saltiness and then drain.

Grind walnuts and garlic in a food processor until finely ground.

Place in a medium-sized bowl. Add pomegranate paste, olive oil, mint, oregano, angelica and pepper; combine well. Add olives and mix well. Adjust seasoning and add salt if needed.

Refrigerate at least for 4 hours before serving.

Zeytoon Parvardeh can be stored covered in the refrigerator for about a week.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Zeytoon-Parvardeh-or-Persian-Olive-and-Pomegranate
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms πŸ„

Ingredients:
πŸ”ΈοΈ4 Portobello mushroom caps, stems removed
πŸ”ΈοΈ1 cup ricotta cheese
πŸ”ΈοΈ1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
πŸ”ΈοΈ7 cups chopped spinach
πŸ”ΈοΈ1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
πŸ”ΈοΈ2 garlic cloves, minced
πŸ”ΈοΈ4 tablespoons chopped sundried tomato
πŸ”ΈοΈolive oil
πŸ”ΈοΈsalt & pepper to taste

Instructions:
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan over medium heat. Add spinach and cook uncovered until spinach is completely wilted. Squeeze out all of the excess liquid from spinach in a colander with the back of a spoon.

Add cilantro, garlic, sundried tomato, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Rub the olive oil all over the outer part of each portobello mushrooms and place them on a oven tray.
Spoon 1/4 cup ricotta cheese in each mushroom cap.
Spread a layer of spinach mixture.
Top with mozzarella cheese.

Bake until cheese is melted and mushrooms are tender, about 18-20 minutes.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡ www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Stuffed-Portobello-Mushrooms