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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Tender chicken in a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with spinach. The perfect weeknight dinner.

30 mins
Medium

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30-Minute Pad Thai

30-Minute Pad Thai: Sweet, Salty & Sour

30 mins
Easy

Ingredients:

  • Rice noodles
  • Shrimp or Chicken
  • Eggs, Bean sprouts, Peanuts
  • Pad Thai sauce (Tamarind, Fish sauce, Sugar)

Instructions:

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  1. Soak noodles in warm water.
  2. Stir-fry protein and eggs.
  3. Add noodles and sauce, toss well.
  4. Serve with lime and peanuts.
Baked Mac and Cheese

The Ultimate Baked Mac and Cheese

45 mins
Easy

Ingredients:

  • Elbow macaroni
  • Cheddar & Gruyere cheese
  • Milk, Butter, Flour

Instructions:

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  1. Boil pasta. Make cheese sauce (Roux).
  2. Combine pasta and sauce.
  3. Bake at 375°F until golden and bubbly.
French Onion Soup

Cozy French Onion Soup with Cheesy Toast

60 mins
Easy

Ingredients:

  • Onions (lots of them)
  • Beef broth, Thyme
  • Baguette & Swiss cheese

Instructions:

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  1. Caramelize onions slowly (40 mins).
  2. Add broth and simmer.
  3. Top with bread and cheese, broil until melted.
Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Authentic Moroccan Chicken Tagine

40 mins
Easy

Ingredients:

  • Chicken pieces
  • Preserved lemon, Olives
  • Saffron, Ginger, Turmeric

Instructions:

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  1. Marinate chicken.
  2. Cook in Tagine with onions on low heat.
  3. Add olives and lemon near the end.
Vietnamese Beef Pho

Traditional Vietnamese Beef Pho

45 mins
Easy

Ingredients:

  • Beef bones, Star anise, Cinnamon
  • Rice noodles
  • Thin raw beef slices, Basil, Lime

Instructions:

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  1. Simmer bones for broth (3+ hours).
  2. Prepare noodles. Place raw beef in bowl.
  3. Pour boiling broth over beef to cook instantly.
Seafood Paella

Easy Seafood Paella

50 mins
Easy

Ingredients:

  • Bomba Rice, Saffron
  • Shrimp, Mussels, Squid
  • Peas, Bell peppers

Instructions:

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  1. Sauté veggies. Add rice and saffron.
  2. Add broth, do not stir much.
  3. Add seafood on top, cook until rice is tender.
Greek Moussaka

Greek Moussaka: Comfort Food

1 hours
Easy

Ingredients:

  • Eggplants (sliced)
  • Ground meat tomato sauce
  • Béchamel sauce (thick)

Instructions:

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  1. Fry eggplant slices.
  2. Layer eggplant and meat sauce in dish.
  3. Top with béchamel and bake until brown.
Pistachio Baklava

Crispy Pistachio Baklava

1 hour
Easy

Ingredients:

  • Phyllo dough
  • Chopped pistachios
  • Melted butter
  • Honey syrup

Instructions:

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  1. Layer phyllo sheets with butter.
  2. Add nuts in middle. Cut into diamonds.
  3. Bake. Pour cool syrup over hot baklava.
Chinese Egg Fried Rice

Chinese Egg Fried Rice

15 mins
Easy

Ingredients:

  • Cold cooked rice
  • Eggs, Peas, Carrots
  • Soy sauce, Sesame oil

Instructions:

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  1. Scramble eggs, remove.
  2. Fry veggies and rice.
  3. Add sauces and eggs back in. Toss well.
Homemade Hummus

Creamy Homemade Hummus

10 mins
Easy

Ingredients:

  • Chickpeas (canned)
  • Tahini, Lemon juice
  • Garlic, Ice water

Instructions:

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  1. Blend tahini and lemon first.
  2. Add chickpeas and garlic. Blend.
  3. Drizzle ice water while blending until fluffy.

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