Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

This is the kind of ¨cake¨ my mom makes me every year for my birthday!

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Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups (250 g/8.8 oz) all-purpose flour
  • 1-2 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, but makes the cake super soft)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (1 and ½ sticks/170 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup (100 g/3.5 oz) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g/3.5 oz) dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
  • 1 and ¼ cup (200 g/7.5 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips

See this website for the directions to this recipe

https://prettysimplesweet.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-cake/

 

 

Chicken Carbonara

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INGREDIENTS

12 oz. fettuccine

slices bacon

cloves garlic, minced

1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

large eggs, beaten

3/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish

1/3 c. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

For the directions to this amazing recipe see

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a48598/chicken-carbonara-pasta-recipe/

Shrimp Alfredo

This is a great and easy recipe that my family makes all the time for family dinners!

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Kosher salt

12 ounces fettuccine

Olive oil, for tossing

3/4 pound large shrimp (about 16), shelled and deveined, tails removed

Freshly ground black pepper

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter

2 cups heavy cream

2 pinches freshly grated nutmeg

1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

For directions to the amazing seafood alfredo see the site

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/shrimp-fettuccine-alfredo-3364199

 

Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese is one of  my favorite foods to eat as a quick and easy dinner!

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  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (10-oz.) block extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 (16-oz.) package elbow macaroni, cooked

 For directions see this website:

https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/classic-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe

 

 

 

Chicken Parmigiana

This is one of my all time favorite dishes to help my my grandparents make for Christmas dinner!

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Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 cups all-purpose flour, seasoned with salt and pepper

4 large eggs, beaten with 2 tablespoons water and seasoned with salt and pepper

2 cups panko bread crumbs

1 cup vegetable oil or pure olive oil

Tomato Sauce, recipe follows

1 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Fresh basil or parsley leaves, for garnish

Tomato Sauce:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, smashed with some kosher salt to make a paste

Two 28-ounce cans plum tomatoes and their juices, pureed in a blender

One 16-ounce can crushed tomatoes

1 small can tomato paste

1 bay leaf

1 small bunch Italian parsley

1 Cubano chile pepper, chopped

Salt and freshly ground pepper

See Directions on this site:

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/chicken-parmigiana-recipe-1952359

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake

My mom makes this Recipe every Thanksgiving and Christmas and it´s one of my favorites to eat during the holiday season.

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Cake:

1 (18 1/4-ounce) package yellow cake mix

1 egg

8 tablespoons butter, melted

Filling:

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin

3 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

8 tablespoons butter, melted

1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

See Directions Here:

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/pumpkin-gooey-butter-cakes-recipe-1940256

 

Chicken Noodle Soup

Ever since I was little I can always remember my Grandpas chicken noodle soup. Whenever I was sick I could always count on some yummy chicken noodle soup to help me feel better.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 cups chopped celery
  • 1.5 cups chopped carrots\
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 10 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 10 sprigs fresh thyme*
  • 3 cups finely chopped chicken breast or thighs seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper
  • 8 oz pappardelle egg noodles or other desired noodle, cooked**

See this site for directions:

https://www.fifteenspatulas.com/quick-chicken-noodle-soup/