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Marinated Bocconcini

Ingredients:
πŸ”…200 g bite-size bocconcini cheese
πŸ”…1/3 cup olive oil
πŸ”…1/3 cup white wine vinegar
πŸ”…2/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
πŸ”…3 garlic cloves, minced
πŸ”…4 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
πŸ”…salt and pepper

Instructions:
Combine olive oil, vinegar, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Add bocconcini and toss until bocconcini is well coated.

Refrigerate in an airtight container overnight or at least for 4 hours. Serve at room temperature.

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Moussaka

Ingredients:
πŸ”…600 g lean ground beef
πŸ”…3 medium eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/4-1/2 inch rounds
πŸ”…4 medium potatoes
πŸ”…1 medium onion, diced
πŸ”…3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
πŸ”…5 tablespoons crushed tomatoes
πŸ”…1 cup shredded mozzarella
cheese
πŸ”…oil
πŸ”…1/2 teaspoon allspice
πŸ”…1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
πŸ”…1 1/4 teaspoons turmeric powder
πŸ”…3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
πŸ”…salt and pepper

For sauce:
πŸ”…4 cups cold milk
πŸ”…1/2 cup flour
πŸ”…3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
πŸ”…1/3 cup butter
πŸ”…1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
πŸ”…salt

Instructions:
To eliminate the bitter flavor from eggplants, sprinkle liberally with salt and let them sit for 20 minutes. Then rinse to remove the salt and pat dry.

Preheat oven to 400 F.
Cover the oven rack with aluminum foil and place the sliced eggplants on the rack in a single layer.

Bake in the preheated oven until eggplants are soft, about 25-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly and...

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Baked Brie with Fig Jam

Ingredients:
πŸ”…1 round (200 g) of brie cheese
πŸ”…1/4 cup fig jam
πŸ”…1/4 cup chopped walnuts
πŸ”…1/4 cup dried cranberries
πŸ”…chopped pistachios for garnish

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 360 degrees F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper.

Place a wheel of brie cheese on the baking dish.

Spread a generous layer of fig jam over the top of the brie. Top with chopped walnuts and dried cranberries.

Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes, or until it’s soft to the touch and just beginning to ooze.

Garnish with chopped pistachios and serve immediately with crackers, baguette slices, or sliced fruit.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Baked-Brie-with-Fig-Jam
Banana Pancake

Ingredients:
πŸ”…2 large ripe bananas
πŸ”…2 eggs
πŸ”…1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
πŸ”…butter or non-stick cooking spray
πŸ”…maple syrup, chocolate syrup or πŸ”…whipped cream, optional

Instructions:
Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth. Add eggs and cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.

Heat a nonstick pan over low-medium heat with a little butter or cooking oil spray. Pour about 1/3 cup of batter per pancake.

Cook pancakes for 1 to 2 minutes, or until bubbles appear on the surface and the bases are golden brown. Flip and cook until golden.

Serve immediately with whipped cream, maple syrup, chocolate syrup or any other toppings you like.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Banana-Pancake
Fried Scallop with Mayo Sauce

Ingredients:
πŸ”…15 sea scallops, about 250 g
πŸ”…3 tablespoons mayonnaise
πŸ”…2 tablespoons sour cream
πŸ”…1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
πŸ”…1/2 teaspoon paprika powder
πŸ”…2 teaspoons lemon juice
πŸ”…1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
πŸ”…1 tablespoon cooking oil
πŸ”…salt and black pepper

Instructions:
Rinse scallops and pat dry. Place in a bowl and season with olive oil, salt and black pepper. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder and paprika powder. Set the sauce aside.

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.

When oil is hot, add scallops without overcrowding the skillet, and cook until golden brown on both sides (keep an eye on them).

To serve, transfer to a plate, pour a little mayo sauce over them and garnish with black pepper.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Fried-Sea-Scallop-with-Mayo-Sauce
Quick Apple Tart

Ingredients:
πŸ”ΈοΈ2 sheets frozen puff pastry
πŸ”ΈοΈ3 apples
πŸ”ΈοΈ1 cup sugar
πŸ”ΈοΈ1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
πŸ”ΈοΈ1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
πŸ”ΈοΈ1 teaspoon lemon juice
πŸ”ΈοΈ1/2 tablespoon butter
πŸ”ΈοΈpowdered sugar
πŸ”ΈοΈpinch of salt

Instructions:
Unroll the defrosted puff pastry and place on the counter top for about 20 min.

Core the apples. Cut in half and slice thinly. Throw them in a bowl.
Add lemon juice, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and a pinch of salt.

Gently stir together and let them sit for a few minutes.

Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

Cut the puff pastry sheets in half and place on the baking sheet. Brush with melted butter.

Lay the apple slices in a straight line on top, overlapping them as you go.

Bake for about 20 minutes.
Remove from the sheet as soon as you pull them from the oven & place on a serving platter.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Serve with ice cream.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Quick-Apple-Tart
Tuna Salad

Ingredients:
πŸ”…2 cans of tuna (each 198 g), drained
πŸ”…2 stalks of celery, diced
πŸ”…1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
πŸ”…1 1/4 cups diced dill pickles (not sweet)
πŸ”…2 tablespoons lemon juice
πŸ”…1 tablespoon olive oil
πŸ”…salt and pepper

Instructions:
Place all ingredients into a bowl and toss to combine. Adjust lemon juice, salt and pepper as needed.

Serve with bread or on a bed of fresh greens.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Tuna-Salad
Bocconcini Avocado Salad

Ingredients:
πŸ”ΈοΈ1 container (200 g) small bocconcini cheese, drained and halved
πŸ”ΈοΈ1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
πŸ”ΈοΈ1 container (290 g) grape tomato, halved
πŸ”ΈοΈ1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
πŸ”ΈοΈ1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
πŸ”ΈοΈ3 tablespoons lemon juice
πŸ”ΈοΈsalt & black pepper to taste

Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine the halved tomatoes, bocconcini cheese and basil. Set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.

Pour over the bocconcini mixture. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Stir in diced avocadoes just before serving. Taste, adjust seasonings and serve.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡ www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Bocconcini-Avocado-Salad
Eggplant and Beef Rice

Ingredients:
♦️1 1/2 cups rice
♦️450 g stewing beef, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
♦️1 onion, finely chopped
♦️2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
♦️3 eggplant (about 1.2 kg), peeled and sliced into 3/4-inch-thick rounds
♦️oil
♦️1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder
♦️1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
ground saffron
♦️1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
♦️1/4 teaspoon ground angelica, also known as Golpar
♦️salt and pepper
♦️thin bread, like pita bread

Instructions:
Place rice in a large bowl; pour lukewarm water, stir and pour off the water. Repeat four times until water runs clear. Then soak rice in salted (with 2 tablespoons salt) lukewarm water for 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 400Β°F.

Cover the oven rack with aluminum foil and place the sliced eggplants on the rack in a single layer. Bake in the oven until eggplants are soft, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool and...

Full Recipe Here

https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Eggplant-and-Beef-Rice
Salami Baked Eggs

Ingredients:
πŸ”ΈοΈ1 onion, thinly sliced
πŸ”ΈοΈ2 garlic cloves, minced
πŸ”ΈοΈ4 eggs
πŸ”ΈοΈ150 g German salami, thinly sliced and cut in half
πŸ”ΈοΈ2 tomatoes, diced
πŸ”ΈοΈ1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
πŸ”ΈοΈ6 mushrooms, sliced
πŸ”ΈοΈ3 tablespoons olive oil
πŸ”ΈοΈ1 cup pasta sauce, any kind you like
πŸ”ΈοΈ1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
πŸ”ΈοΈ1 teaspoon dried oregano
πŸ”ΈοΈblack pepper

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375 F.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. SautΓ© onions until slightly golden. Add garlic and sautΓ© until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Add tomatoes, mushrooms & bell peppers. Cook for 10 minutes or until soft. Add pasta sauce pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the sauce is slightly thickened.

Place tomato mixture in an 8-inch round baking dish. Add salami.
Make 4 wells. Break an egg into each well.

Top with feta cheese & oregano.
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still soft.

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Chicken in Vegetable Spread Sauce

Ingredients:
πŸ”…650 g chicken breasts
πŸ”…1 jar (720 ml) of vegetable spread
πŸ”…1 onion, finely chopped
πŸ”…2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
πŸ”…1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
πŸ”…1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
πŸ”…oil
πŸ”…1 tablespoon butter
πŸ”…2 tablespoons dried tarragon
πŸ”…1 tablespoon lemon juice
πŸ”…1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
πŸ”…salt and pepper
πŸ”…Mashed Potato for serving

Instructions:
Season chicken breasts with salt & pepper.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

Add 1-tablespoon oil and butter to the same skillet, and heat over medium heat. Add onion and sautΓ© for 5 min. Add garlic and celery, and sautΓ© for 5 min.

Add turmeric and tarragon, stir and cook for 1 min.

Add vegetable spread and lemon juice. Cook for 5 min. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 375Β°F.

Spread half of the sauce into a baking and...

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Chicken-in-Vegetable-Spread-Sauce
Oatmeal Cookie

Ingredients:
πŸ”ΈοΈ1 1/2 cups multi-grain instant oatmeal
πŸ”ΈοΈ1 egg
πŸ”ΈοΈ1/3 cup sugar
πŸ”ΈοΈ1/4 cup flour
πŸ”ΈοΈ1/2 teaspoon baking soda
πŸ”ΈοΈ1/4 cup oil
πŸ”ΈοΈ2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
πŸ”ΈοΈ1 teaspoon vanilla extract
πŸ”ΈοΈpinch salt
πŸ”ΈοΈ2/3 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:
Beat egg, vanilla extract and sugar in a bowl. Add oil and mix well. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
Add in the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and combine well. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Cover the dough and chill for 30 minutes to an hour.

Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Using a cookie scoop, scoop out balls of the dough onto the cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 12-14 minutes or until they have just started to brown on the edges.

Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡ www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Oatmeal-Chocolate-Chip-Cookies
Korean Ground Beef

Ingredients:
πŸ”…450 g lean ground beef
πŸ”…3 garlic cloves, minced
πŸ”…1 medium onion, finely chopped
πŸ”…2 tablespoons vegetable oil
πŸ”…1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
πŸ”…2 tablespoons brown sugar
πŸ”…1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
πŸ”…1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
πŸ”…1 teaspoon sesame oil
πŸ”…sesame seeds, optional
πŸ”…sliced green onions , optional

Instructions:
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened, about 4-5 min.

Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.

In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes.

Pour the sauce over the cooked beef and stir well. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Serve the beef mixture over a bed of cooked white rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for a finishing touch.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Korean-Ground-Beef
Crispy Potato & Halloumi

Ingredients:
200 g halloumi, thinly sliced
12 baby potatoes
1/3 cup sun-dried, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 tomatoes, chopped
2 cm ginger, grated
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon tomato paste
olive oil
1 tablespoon pomegranate paste
salt & pepper
chopped chives
1 cup sour cream

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Boil potatoes in pot of a salted water until tender. Drain.

Arrange potatoes in a casserole dish. Gently squash with the back of a spoon. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt & pepper.

Bake until crispy, about 15-20 min.
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic, sautΓ© until soft.

Add tomatoes, ginger, tomato paste, pomegranate paste, oregano, salt & pepper. Cook until sauce is thickened.
Remove from heat and add sun-dried tomatoes.

Spoon sauce over potatoes.
Arrange halloumi slices on top.
Grill until golden. Top with sour cream & chives.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Crispy-Potato-and-Halloumi
Peach Jelly With Blended Mango

Ingredients:
πŸ”…1 can mango slice in syrup (425 g), drained
πŸ”…2 packages peach jelly powder (each package 85 g)
πŸ”…2 cups boiling water

Instructions:
Blend mango slices in a blender until smooth to create a mango puree. Set aside.

In a bowl dissolve jelly powder into 2 cups of boiling water. Add the blended mango and stir well.

Pour in martini glasses and chill in refrigerator until set.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Peach-Jelly-With-Blended-Mango
Persian Lamb Shanks

Ingredients:
πŸ”…4 lamb shanks
πŸ”…3 medium onions, sliced
πŸ”…2 celery stalks, chopped
πŸ”…1 medium carrot, chopped
πŸ”…4 garlic cloves
πŸ”…2 bay leaves
πŸ”…1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
πŸ”…1 teaspoon turmeric powder
πŸ”…1/4 teaspoon ground saffron
πŸ”…1 teaspoon oil
πŸ”…1 tablespoon butter
πŸ”…1 tablespoon tomato paste
πŸ”…salt and pepper

Instructions:
Dissolve saffron in 1/2 cup boiling water. Set aside.

Heat butter and oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add half of the sliced onions and sautΓ© for 5-6 min.

Add turmeric. Place lamb shanks on the onions.

Top with garlic, celery, carrots, bay leaves and remaining onions. Add cinnamon.

Cook covered over low heat for 2 hours.

Do not stir, just shake the pot occasionally.

Add 1/2 cup boiling water, dissolved saffron, tomato paste, salt and pepper.

Cook covered for 2 hours or until meat falls off the bone easily.

Turn the lamb shanks every 30 minutes so they cook evenly.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Persian-Lamb-Shanks
Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients:

For chicken:
2 chicken breast cutlets
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup freshly Parmesan cheese, grated
4 slices of mozzarella cheese
1 egg
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons basil leaves, finely chopped
salt

For sauce:
1 onion, grated
2 medium tomatoes
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Instructions:
Prepare the sauce: Heat olive oil in a saucepan on medium-high heat. Add onions and sautΓ© for 4 minutes. Add garlic and sautΓ© for 1 minute.

Add grated abd crushed tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes and sugar. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes. Set aside.

Wash and pat dry the chicken breasts. Put each chicken breast between two layers of plastic wrap, on a chopping board and pound them to a thickness of ...

Full Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Chicken-Parmesan
Vegetarian Lasagna

Ingredients:
πŸ”…9 dry lasagna noodles
πŸ”…400 g mushrooms, chopped
πŸ”…4 zucchini, peeled and sliced
πŸ”…7 garlic cloves, diced
πŸ”…1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
πŸ”…3 tablespoons olive oil
πŸ”…2 tablespoons dried oregano
πŸ”…2 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
πŸ”…1 cup ricotta cheese
πŸ”…4 cups white sauce
πŸ”…salt & pepper

Instructions:
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sautΓ© for 2 min. Add mushrooms, zucchini, salt and pepper. Cook uncovered for 10 min.

Add parsley and oregano. Cook until tender and all the liquid is absorbed.

Meanwhile, cook the lasagna noodles in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain in a colander.

Preheat oven to 375 F.
Spread a layer of white sauce onto bottom of a 8x11-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
Top with 3 cooked noodles (edges overlapping). Add 1/2 of the vegetable mixture and spread it out.
Top with a layer of white sauce and...

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Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms

Ingredients:
πŸ”ΈοΈ350 g green beans, washed, trimmed and cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces
πŸ”ΈοΈ11 medium mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch slices
πŸ”ΈοΈ2 tablespoons olive oil
πŸ”ΈοΈ2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
πŸ”ΈοΈ1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
πŸ”ΈοΈgrated Parmesan cheese
πŸ”ΈοΈsalt & black pepper

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly spray a large baking sheet with non-stick spray.

Place green beans and mushrooms in a large bowl. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Pour over the green beans and mushrooms, and gently toss together until they are coated.
Spread in an even layer on the baking sheet.

Roast until beans are tender and mushrooms are cooked through, and all liquid on the pan has evaporated, about 20-22 minutes, flipping them half way through.

Adjust seasonings to taste and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Roasted-Green-Beans-and-Mushrooms