Emily’s Banana-Nut Mini Loaves with Chocolate Chips
Banana bread mini loaves packed with walnuts and chocolate chips make wonderful gifts or after-school snacks.

Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C).

Cooking spray should be used to coat an 8-count mini loaf pan.

With a wooden spoon, combine sugar, applesauce, egg, and vanilla in a big bowl.

Stir in the banana, walnuts, and chocolate chips after adding them.

Flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt should be added.

Stir until combined.

batter into the loaf pan that has been prepared.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick or fork inserted in the centre comes out clean.

for at least 30 minutes to cool

ArnoldGreg May 30, 2024

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Cauliflower Salad
This is a wonderful option for picnics and grill outs when you are looking for a new take on potato salad. This simple side salad made with cauliflower, peas, and hard boiled eggs can be made the day ahead and chilled until party time!

Place cauliflower in a large saucepan and cover with water.

Bring to a boil and cook until just fork tender about 10 minutes.

Drain and cool slightly.

In a large bowl whisk together the mayonnaise mustard salt and pepper.

Add the cauliflower eggs onion peas dill pickles and bacon to the dressing and stir until well coated.

Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.

The longer the cauliflower salad chills the better the flavor.

ArnoldGreg May 29, 2024

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Easy Creole Okra and Shrimp
Okra, andouille sausage, and shrimp are simmered in a hot tomato sauce.

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Stir in the bell pepper and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent about 5 minutes.

Stir in the tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes then add the okra sausage Cajun seasoning and salt.

Cover and cook for 30 minutes.

Stir in the shrimp and cook until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center 8 to 12 minutes.

ArnoldGreg May 28, 2024

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Salami, Ham, and Pepperoni Sandwiches in the Air Fryer
Make this mouthwatering warm salami sandwich with ham and pepperoni using your air fryer.

Put mushrooms in the air fryer’s basket.

Slices of mushrooms should be cooked for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in an air fryer.

Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto on the hoagie bun’s bottom half.

Over the pesto, arrange slices of salami.

Add pepperoni and ham.

The ham and pepperoni should be covered with 1 slice of cheese.

Add some mushrooms and olives on top.

Add the final cheese slice.

The sandwich is finished by placing the other half of the bun on top after spreading the final tablespoon of pesto on it.

Place the entire sandwich in the air fryer’s basket.

Cook for about 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted and salami is crisp.

ArnoldGreg May 27, 2024

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Italian Style Turkey Meatloaf
Italian-style bread crumbs and Italian seasoning give turkey meatloaf an Italian flair.

Set oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees C).

Spray some cooking spray in a baking pan.

In a sizable bowl, combine the turkey, egg, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic, black pepper, and salt.

Form the mixture into a loaf and place it in the ready-to-bake dish.

Bake for 40 minutes in a preheated oven.

Give the meatloaf about half of the tomato sauce, then bake it for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the center is no longer pink.

A center-inserted instant-read thermometer should register at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit (70 degrees C).

Before slicing the meatloaf to serve, let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

Sliced meatloaf should be served with the remaining tomato sauce, which has been warmed in a small saucepan over medium-low heat while the meatloaf rests.

ArnoldGreg May 27, 2024

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Cauliflower Salad Bowl
Thinly sliced cauliflower, peppers, and olives are tossed in a vinaigrette dressing creating a flavorful cauliflower salad perfect for picnics or barbeques.

Combine cauliflower olives green bell pepper onion and pimento peppers together in a bowl.

Whisk canola oil vinegar lemon juice salt sugar and black pepper together in a bowl until smooth; pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat.

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend 4 hours to overnight.

ArnoldGreg May 25, 2024

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Cold Chicken Pasta Salad
This angel hair pasta salad is made with chicken breasts, artichoke hearts, and cherry tomatoes tossed in a simple lemony dressing.

Whisk olive oil red wine vinegar lemon juice sugar grated onion seasoned salt and basil together in a bowl to make dressing.

Transfer to the refrigerator.

Combine water and chicken bouillon cubes in a saucepan.

Heat over medium heat stirring until bouillon cubes are dissolved about 5 minutes.

Add chicken breasts and onion; simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center about 45 minutes.

Transfer chicken to a cutting board using a slotted spoon.

Reserve broth in the saucepan.

Cool chicken until easily handled 5 to 10 minutes.

Chop coarsely.

Pour several cups of water into the reserved broth in the saucepan; bring to a boil.

Stir in vermicelli and cook until tender about 6 minutes.

Drain.

ArnoldGreg May 24, 2024

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Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine
The flavors of preserved lemons and olives are combined with a delectable blend of Moroccan spices in this chicken tagine.

In a big bowl, mix the saffron, ginger, garlic, paprika, and turmeric.

Add the chicken pieces and stir to evenly distribute the spices.

Overnight or for three to four hours, cover and chill.

quarter the preserved lemon.

Peel the pulp, then separate the seeds from the pulp.

Mash pulp, then reserve.

Lemon peel should be cut into strips and set aside.

Select the Saute function on a multipurpose pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot).

Add chicken to the hot butter and olive oil in the cooker.

Cook chicken for 3 minutes on each side or until browned.

Transfer the chicken to a plate while saving the cooking liquid.

ArnoldGreg May 23, 2024

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Tom Ka Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup)
Coconut milk and lime juice seasoned with ginger root and cayenne pepper create a spicy broth for this Thai-inspired soup with strips of white chicken, cilantro and chopped scallions.

Cut chicken into thin strips and saute in oil for to 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken turns white.

In a pot bring coconut milk and water to a boil.

Reduce heat.

Add ginger fish sauce lime juice cayenne powder and turmeric.

Simmer until the chicken is done 10 to 15 minutes.

ArnoldGreg May 22, 2024

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3-Ingredient Cake Mix Cobbler
This easy peach cobbler is made using cake mix for a quick recipe that could not be more simple. Just 3 ingredients and you are set for a sweet treat.

Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C).

Peaches should be put in a baking dish.

Butter should then be melted and sprinkled over the cake mix.

For about 50 minutes, bake in the preheated oven until golden brown.

ArnoldGreg May 21, 2024

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