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  Easy Caramel-Toffee Apples Ingredients 6 medium apples 1 cup toffee bits (such as Heath Bits O' Brickle) 17 oz. individually wrapped caramel candies (such as Kraft, 1 1/2 bags) 2 Tbsp. heavy cream 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1/4 tsp. kosher salt Directions Prepare apples: Wash apples well, scrubbing with a cloth to remove wax coating. Dry apples thoroughly. Insert popsicle sticks: Remove stems from apples; insert popsicle sticks into stem ends of apples. Place apples on a small sheet pan lined with wax or parchment paper. Place toffee bits in a shallow bowl. Make caramel: Unwrap caramels and place in a medium microwave-safe bowl; top with cream, butter, and salt. Microwave on High until melted and smooth, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds after the initial minute. Dip apples in caramel: Working with 1 apple at a time, dip apple into caramel mixture, turning to coat evenly...

  Sausage and apple meat loaf Ingredients (11) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large brown onion, finely chopped 1kg beef sausage mince 1 1/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs 3/4 cup pie apple  2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 Granny Smith apple Topping 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp malt vinegar 1 tbsp brown sugar Method Step 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease and line a 7cm deep, 10cm x 20cm (base) loaf pan with baking paper. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until soft. Set aside to cool. Step 2 Place onion, mince, breadcrumbs, pie apple, eggs, mustard, and salt and pepper into a large bowl. Using clean hands, mix well. Press into loaf pan. Smooth top. Step 3 Cut apple into quarters. Remove core and thinly slice. Place 2 rows of apple down length of meat loaf, overlapping slightly. Step 4 Make topping Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Brush over apple. Bake fo...

  Meatball Zucchini Boats Ingredients 3 -4 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. ground beef 1/4 c. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish 1 large egg 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 c. marinara sauce (use sugar-free if you're keto!) 1 c. shredded mozzarella 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan Directions Step 1 Preheat oven to 350°. Score zucchini (like you’re dicing an avocado) and scoop out insides into a large bowl. Place in a shallow baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until mostly tender. Remove from oven and turn broiler to high. Step 2 Make meatballs...

  Steak & Eggs Ingredients 1 1"-thick New York strip steak (about 13 oz.) 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, divided 1 tsp. Kosher salt, plus more for seasoning to taste 1 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning to taste 3/4 tsp. smoked paprika, plus more for seasoning to taste 2 tbsp. butter 4 eggs Roasted potatoes, for serving Parsley, for serving Dill, for serving Directions Step 1 Remove steak from refrigerator and let come to room temperature, 30 minutes.  Step 2 Rub steak with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and season all over with 1 ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and ¾ teaspoon paprika. Step 3 Heat a medium cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook, flipping once, until a deep golden crust begins to form on both sides of the steak, about 5 minutes total.  Step 4 Reduce heat to medium-low and add butter to pan. Using ...

    7-layer prawn cocktail salad 220g dried spiral pasta 2kg Australian large cooked tiger prawns 300g mixed cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives 1 tbsp olive oil 2 large ripe avocados 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 3 large Lebanese cucumbers 100g (1 ⁄ 3 cup) basil pesto 1 small iceberg lettuce, very finely shredded Fresh continental parsley leaves, to serve herbed cocktail sauce 100g spreadable cream cheese 65g (1 ⁄4 cup) sour cream 60g (1 ⁄4 cup) whole-egg mayonnaise 2 tbsp tomato sauce 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill 6 drops tabasco sauce Step 1 Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water following packet directions. Refresh under cold water. Drain and set aside to cool. Step 2 Meanwhile, peel the prawns, leaving 7 prawns with tails intact. Combine tomato, chives and oil in a bowl. Season. Mash avocados in a bowl a...

  Simple Salmon Croquettes Ingredients Salmon Croquettes 1 (14-oz.) can pink salmon 1 large egg, lightly beaten ⅓ cup cornmeal mix ½ cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons self-rising flour ⅛ teaspoon garlic salt 2 cups vegetable oil Lemon-Caper Cream ¾ cup light sour cream 2 tablespoons capers, drained 2 tablespoons mayonnaise ½ teaspoons lemon zest 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Directions Drain salmon; remove skin and bones, and flake. Place salmon in a medium bowl. Stir in egg and next 4 ingredients until blended. (Batter will be wet.) Drop salmon mixture by tablespoonfuls into hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and slightly flatten with a fork. Fry, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm on a wire rack in a jelly-roll pan in a 200° oven. Serve with Lemon-Cape...

  Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Skewers Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from 1 can chipotle chiles in adobo) 1 tablespoon ketchup  2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon yellow mustard  40 medium-size peeled, deveined raw shrimp  2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 medium garlic cloves)  1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 10 bacon slices, cut into 2 ½-inch pieces  1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives Directions Preheat a grill to medium-high (400°F to 450°F). Meanwhile, stir together first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Cover; chill until ready to use. Place shrimp in a bowl. Add garlic, salt, and black pepper; toss to coat. Wrap 1 bacon piece around middle of each shrimp, with the ends of bacon overlapping. Thread 5 wrapped shrimp onto 1 (12-inch) skewer, using skewer to hold bacon in place and leaving at l...

  Mac & Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Ingredients 4 large zucchini, halved lengthwise 3 tbsp. butter, melted, divided Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 tsp. smoked paprika 1/2 tsp. ground mustard 1/4 tsp. cayenne 1/4 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg 6 oz. elbow macaroni 2 1/4 c. whole milk 1/4 c. heavy cream 2 c. shredded sharp yellow cheddar 1 c. pepper jack Hot sauce, for serving (optional)  Directions Step 1 Using a paring knife, score zucchini (like you’re dicing an avocado) and scoop out insides with a small spoon, leaving a ¼”-thick border intact. Finely chop zucchini pulp and set aside. Step 2 Preheat oven to 375°. Transfer zucchini boats to a large baking sheet. Brush generously with half the butter and season with salt and pepper. Bake unt...

  Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders Ingredients 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 10 strips bacon 1/3 c light brown sugar, packed 1 pound chicken tenders (approx. 10 chicken tenders) ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning 10 strips bacon 1 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon chilli powder ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ to 1 teaspoon salt How To Make Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders Prepare the grill or oven, then preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F. Add onion powder, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, and pepper into a mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined. Sprinkle the mixture on top of the chicken, then rub each until well coated. Wrap each chicken tender with a bacon slice, then seal the sides. In a mixing bowl, add chilli powder and brown sugar. Stir until well blended. Sprinkle the mixture on top of the wrapped chicken tenders, then press each until well coated. Place then over the grill or inside the preheated oven, then cook for 30 m...

  Taco Stuffed Shells Ingredients ( 4 servings ) 8 jumbo pasta shells ½ pound ground beef ½ (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix ½ cup water ½ (16 ounce) can refried beans ⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese ½ (16 ounce) jar salsa, divided 2 tablespoons sliced green onion 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese ¼ cup sour cream How To Make Taco Stuffed Shells Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, until just slightly firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain well. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet; drain fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and water; cook over low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir the refried beans and 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese into the taco meat. Spoon meat mixture into prepared pasta shells. Spoon 1/4 cup salsa over the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Arrange filled shells over ...

  Chili Cheese Dog Bake Ingredients 8 hot dog buns ¼ cup butter(30 g), melted 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped, plus more for garnish 8 slices cheddar cheese 15 oz chili(425 g), with or without beans 8 hot dogs How To Make Chili Cheese Dog Bake Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).Leaving them attached, place the 8 hot dog buns in a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33-cm) baking dish. Cut a rectangle in each hot dog bun, making sure to stay 1 centimeter from the edges. Push down on the bread cut-out to compact it tightly into the bottom of each bun, making sure to press down on the bottom edges as well. This will help create a larger space for the fillings and reduce mess. Mix the butter, garlic, and parsley in a small bowl, then brush the buns and their hollowed insides with the garlic butter. Bake for 5 minutes to toast the buns as well as help the sides of the buns firm up so they don’t collapse under the weight of the fillings. Place a s...

  Cajun shrimp and steak Ingredients 45 ml (3 tsp) basil oil 10 ml (2 teaspoons) Cajun seasoning 1 lb (454 g) steak 1 large green or red bell pepper, seeded and cut into quarters 60 g (12 cups) Andouille or chorizo ​​sausage, chopped 1 clove minced garlic 1 chopped tomato (about 250 ml/1 cup) 250 ml (1 cup) milk 1 Pack Sidekicks Fettuccine Alfredo How To Make Cajun shrimp and steak • In a medium bowl, mix 30ml (2 tablespoons)   Oil and Cajun seasoning. Add chicken and pepper. Toss to coat. • Roast or grill, flipping once, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are cooked through, about 6 minutes. Cut vegetables and chicken into slices. Reservation and heating. • Heat remaining 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook sausage, stirring frequently, until golden, about 3 minutes. • Adding garlic & cooking, stir constantly, to fragrant, 30 sec. • Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until soften...

  Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf Ingredients 1/2 cup crushed saltines or bread crumbs if you don’t have the saltines around 2 pounds ground meat (beef, sausage, turkey or a mix) 1 egg 3 cloves crushed garlic 1 small onion, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup ketchup (or BBQ sauce) 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce cheese 4 swiss cheese slices and shredded 1/4 cup colby & 1/4 cup monterey jack some ketchup (or BBQ sauce) for the top How To Make Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf Preheat oven to 350°. Spray loaf pan with non stick cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix together meats, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, onion, salt and pepper, Worcestershire sauce and ketchup. Don’t over mix, just mix with your hands until everything is combined well. Split meat mixture in half. Place half in the pan. Layer with the cheese slices and the shredded cheese Top with second half of the meat mixture, then go around the edges and make sure you seal the meatloaf to keep the cheese ...

  Roast Beef (Smoked) 1 large beef tenderloin 3 tablespoons of olive oil Fresh thyme or rosemary black peppercorns Salt First, crush the black pepper grains in a mortar and crush them into large pieces. Shrink the thyme and rosemary sprigs with knife strokes. After adding salt to the black pepper, dip the tenderloin, which is used as a whole, in this mixture. Heat a non-stick pan with olive oil. Take the meat in this pan and cook it on both sides over high heat. Lay greaseproof paper on aluminum foil. Wrap the tenderloin tightly so that there are no gaps. Bake the meat in an oven at 250 degrees for about 20 minutes. Leave the cooked meat to cool for a while. Then put it in the refrigerator without opening it and leave it for 1 night. The next day, put the meat in the freezer and wait until it is half frozen. When the meat has cooled, take it out and cut it into thin slices. You can serve smoked roast beef as an appetizer, sandwich and main course. Enjo...

  ORATA ALL’ACQUA PAZZA Tender white fish in a spicy, savory, bright tomato broth makes for a delicious and light Italian meal. I like to serve this with a light side salad. Ingredients 1 tablespoon avocado oil 1 pound sea bream 1 whole fish, gutted and cleaned, or use haddock, snapper, striped sea bass, or even branzino fillets that are about 1 inch thick with the skin on 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground 3 garlic cloves sliced thin 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes use 1/4 teaspoon if you like more heat 2 green onions sliced thin 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes halved 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 cup water 1 tablespoon  olive oil  good quality 1/4 cup parsley minced Instructions Season the fish all over (inside and out) with the salt and pepper. Heat the avocado oil in a large nonstick pan...

  Caramelized onion and cheese pita Ingredients 1 (4 oz.) yellow onion, minced and caramelized in butter 2 tbsp chia seeds ¾ cup boiling water 6 eggs at room temperature, separated yolks and whites into two bowls 1 cup (8 oz.) cream cheese 2 tbsp ground psyllium husk powder 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 cup (4 oz.) grated aged cheddar cheese ¾ cup (2 oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese Instructions Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Chop the onion finely and fry in butter until soft, golden, and caramelized. Add boiling water to chia seeds, stir well and let sit until soft and pudding-like. Separate the yolks and whites into two bowls and set the whites aside. Mix cream cheese and yolks until smooth, then add in baking powder, psyllium husk, and salt. Stir until evenly distributed. Add cooked onion, softened chia seeds, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well. Beat the whites to stiff peaks. Fold into the liquid mix until you have a smooth batter. Lin...

  CALIFORNIA SPAGHETTI SALAD Ingredients 400-500 grams of spaghetti. 1½ cup. From the cherry tomatoes, I cut them in half. 1 diced cucumber. 2 cubes zucchini. 1 green pepper, diced. 1 red pepper, diced. 1 red onion, diced. Could. Of sliced ​​black olives, it must be filtered before use. For dresses, I used: 1 bottle of Italian sauce. Half a cup of grated Parmesan cheese. 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. 1 teaspoon paprika. ½¼ 1 teaspoon of celery seeds. Half  tsp garlic powder. I cooked the noodles according to package instructions, then filtered and rinsed in cold water. After that, the dices collected vegetables. Zucchini, cherry tomatoes, green and red peppers, red onions, cucumbers, and black olives in a large mixing bowl. To get the sauce, I whisked Italian dressing, sesame seeds, grated parmesan cheese, paprika, celery seeds, and garlic powder in another mixing bowl. To finish, I tossed the cooked pasta with chopped vegetables and oli...

  Keto “corn” fritters Ingredients 3½ oz. cauliflower, cut into florets 1 egg ¼ tsp salt 2 tbsp coconut flour 1 tsp anise seeds, or fennel seeds. ½ cup coconut oil Instructions Pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until it has the texture of polenta, or coarse cornmeal. Add the cauliflower, egg, salt, coconut flour, and anise seeds to a small bowl, and mix together with a spatula, until well combined. Heat the oil in a small frying pan (about 7" or 18 cm) over medium heat. Carefully scoop tablespoons of the cauliflower mixture into the oil, frying no more than 3 at once. Fry until they turn golden brown, turning to cook evenly on both sides (about 2 ½ minutes per side). Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel to remove excess oil. Serve immediately. Tips You can serve these as a snack, but it also works great as a side to a meat dish of your choice. As a dinner side, we suggest doubling the ingredients to make twice as many. You can also...

  Ramadan Kebab Ingrediants 2 pieces of kebab pita 1 kg of steak bites 1 onion 1 bunch of finely chopped parsley 1 glass of water 3 tablespoons of oil Salt Black pepper First, take the cubed beef in a large pot and fry it until the water is gone. After the meat is roasted, add water to cover it and stir a few times. After adding salt and pepper to the mixture, let it cook on medium heat. Roasting meat and onions In the meantime, cut the kebab pita into squares and cut them into small pieces. Toast the pitas in a non-stick pan. After the meat is cooked, strain the juice into another bowl. Take the cut pitas on the serving tray and pour the warm broth over the pitas. Add the drained meat on the pitas. After heating in the oven for 5 minutes, add finely chopped parsley and serve.

  Pizza Casserole Ingredients 4 tbsp.  extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for pan 12 oz. cavatappi pasta 2 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. kosher salt, divided 1 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed 8 oz. cremini mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 c.) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 (8-oz.) cans tomato sauce 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. dried basil 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 green bell pepper, seeds and stem removed, chopped into 1/2" pieces 3 c. shredded mozzarella, divided 1/3 c. sliced pepperoni (about 2 oz.) Directions   Step 1 Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13"-by-9" glass baking dish with oil. Step 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and 2 tablespoons salt and cook, stirring o...