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Layered Jello Biscuit

Ingredients:
πŸ”…2 cups crushed plain biscuits
πŸ”…1 package raspberry jello powder (85 g) or any flavour you like
πŸ”…1/2 cup heavy cream 35%
πŸ”…1 cup boiling water
πŸ”…1/2 cup cold water
πŸ”…whipped cream for garnish

Instructions:
Combine the raspberry jello powder with 1 cup boiling water. Stir until the mixture is completely dissolved. Add 1/2 cup cold water and stir.

Let it cool at room temperature, about 15-17 minutes.

Add 1/2 cup heavy cream and stir well.

Spread a layer of the crushed biscuits in individual serving cups.

Evenly divide jello mixture over the crushed biscuits.

Chill in refrigerator until set. Garnish with whipped cream before serving.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Layered-Jello-Biscuit
Fall Fruit Salad

Ingredients:
πŸ”…2 pears
πŸ”…1 large orange, peeled and cut each slice into bite size pieces
πŸ”…1/2 teaspoon orange zest
πŸ”…2 cups halved red seedless grapes
πŸ”…2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
πŸ”…1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
πŸ”…1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon πŸ”…pinch of nutmeg
πŸ”…1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Instructions:
Dice the pears and add to a mixing bowl. Add in the lemon juice (lemon juice keeps the diced pears from browning).
Add the orange, grapes, walnuts and orange zest.
Add the honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gently toss fruit to coat in dressing.

Full Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Fall-Fruit-Salad
Spicy Hot Chocolate

Yield: Serves 3

Ingredients:
πŸ”…2 1/2 cups milk
πŸ”…1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
πŸ”…1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
πŸ”…1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
πŸ”…1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
πŸ”…1/4 teaspoon chili powder
πŸ”…pinch of nutmeg
πŸ”…sugar, optional (depends on your taste)

Instructions:
Add all the ingredients to a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until chocolate is melted and almost simmering, stirring frequently. Taste and add sugar, if needed.

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https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Spicy-Hot-Chocolate
Sole Meuniere

Ingredients:
πŸ”…400 g sole fillets
πŸ”…1/3 cup flour
πŸ”…6 tablespoons butter
πŸ”…3 tablespoons lemon juice
πŸ”…1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
πŸ”…salt & pepper

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 170 degrees F. Have an ovenproof plate ready.

Spread flour in a plate.

Season fillets with salt & pepper. Dredge in flour, shaking off any excess flour.

Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat until hot. Place the fillets in the hot butter.

Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Transfer fillets to the ovenproof plate and place in the preheated oven to keep them warm.

Wipe out the pan with paper towel. Return the pan to the heat and add 3 tablespoons butter. When the butter has melted and is very bubbly, add the lemon juice and whisk to combine.

As the butter becomes bubbly again, season with salt. Remove from the heat and stir in parsley.

Transfer to a serving plate. Spoon sauce over them.

Recipe Here πŸ‘‡
www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Sole-Meuniere
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...

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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.

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https://www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Energy-Bites
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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...

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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