Yummy Recipes

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19/05/2025

🥩 Cajun Shrimp Steak Delight 🍤

Ingredients:

4 steaks (ribeye or filet mignon)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:

Season Steaks: Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper.
Sear Steaks: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear steaks for 3-4 minutes per side, then set aside.
Cook Shrimp: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until pink (2-3 minutes).
Make Sauce: Pour in heavy cream, stir in Cajun seasoning, and simmer 3-5 minutes until thickened.
Add Parmesan: Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
Serve: Top steaks with shrimp sauce and garnish with parsley.
Prep: 10 min | Total: 25 min | Servings: 4

19/05/2025

Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket 🥩🍖🔥

Juicy, tender beef brisket slow-cooked in a flavorful BBQ sauce, perfect for a hearty meal.

📝 Ingredients

3 lb beef brisket
1 cup BBQ sauce
½ cup beef broth
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Season Brisket: Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub all over the brisket.

2️⃣ Slow Cook: Place brisket in the slow cooker. Combine BBQ sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, and pour over the brisket.

3️⃣ Cook Low & Slow: Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until tender and easily shredded.

4️⃣ Rest & Serve: Let brisket rest for 10 minutes, then slice or shred. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce.

Notes:
Pair with coleslaw or baked beans. For a crispy finish, broil brisket for 5 minutes before serving.

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 8-10 hrs | Servings: 6 | Kcal: 450 per serving

19/05/2025

Walnut Banana Caramel Cake 🍌🍰🍮

A moist banana cake filled with crunchy walnuts and topped with a luscious caramel drizzle.

📝 Ingredients

2 ripe bananas, mashed
½ cup chopped walnuts
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup softened butter
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

2️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream butter with both sugars. Add eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas, then mix well.

3️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Fold in chopped walnuts.

4️⃣ Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

5️⃣ Finish: Let the cake cool. Drizzle with caramel sauce and top with extra walnuts.

Notes:
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for extra indulgence. Toast walnuts for deeper flavor.

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 35 mins | Servings: 8 | Kcal: 400 per serving

19/05/2025

Chocolate Hazelnut Explosion Layer Cake 🍫🌰

Indulge in layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy hazelnut frosting, and crunchy toasted hazelnuts.

📝 Ingredients

2½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ cups sugar
¾ cup cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 cup hazelnut spread (e.g. Nutella)
1½ cups heavy cream
8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
1 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
Chocolate truffles for decoration
👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch pans.

2️⃣ Cake Batter: Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in boiling water until smooth.

3️⃣ Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 mins. Cool completely.

4️⃣ Make Frosting: Heat cream, pour over chopped chocolate, and stir in hazelnut spread.

5️⃣ Assemble: Layer the cakes with frosting. Top with toasted hazelnuts and chocolate truffles.

Notes:
Refrigerate for an hour for deeper flavor!

Prep: 30 mins | Cook: 35 mins | Servings: 12 | Kcal: 600 per slice

19/05/2025

Oreo Cheesecake 🍰🍫

A rich, creamy Oreo Cheesecake with a crunchy cookie crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and luscious Oreo whipped cream topping.

📝 Ingredients
For the Cookie Crust (Choose One):

Option 1: 35 Oreos (with filling), crushed + 70g melted butter
Option 2: 300g Oreo cookies (without filling) + 100g melted butter
For the Cheesecake:

750g cream cheese, softened
200ml sour cream
150g caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
12-15 Oreo cookies, quartered
For the Oreo Whipped Cream:

360g heavy cream
100g Oreo cookies (without filling), crushed
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup icing sugar
Topping:

12 whole Oreos
Crushed Oreo crumbs
👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep Oven: Preheat to 160°C (325°F). Fill a tray with water and place on the lower rack. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

2️⃣ Make Crust:

Option 1: Crush 35 Oreos with filling and mix with 70g melted butter.
Option 2: Crush 300g Oreos without filling, mix with 100g butter.
Press into the pan and bake for 8-10 mins. Set aside.
3️⃣ Cheesecake Filling:
Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Beat in eggs one at a time. Fold in Oreo quarters. Pour into crust.

4️⃣ Bake: Bake for 1 hour 15 mins until the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let it sit for an hour. Cool at room temperature for 4-6 hours, then chill overnight.

5️⃣ Oreo Whipped Cream:
Whip cream, vanilla, and icing sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside half for plain piping. Fold crushed Oreos into the remaining cream.

6️⃣ Assemble:
Spread Oreo whipped cream on top of the cheesecake. Pipe plain cream swirls if desired. Garnish with whole Oreos and crushed crumbs.

7️⃣ Serve: Chill for 15 mins. Remove from fridge 20 mins before slicing for easy cutting. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 40 mins | Chill Time: 12+ hours | Servings: 12

19/05/2025

Cajun Shrimp Steak with Creamy Sauce 🥩🍤

Savor a tender steak topped with Cajun-seasoned shrimp in a rich, creamy sauce.

📝 Ingredients

2 tbsp oil
1 lb steak (strip loin, ribeye, etc.)
Cajun seasoning, to taste
2 tbsp butter
8 oz shrimp, peeled & deveined
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup chicken broth (or white wine)
1 cup heavy cream
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp parsley, chopped
👩‍🍳 Directions

1️⃣ Cook Steak: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak with Cajun seasoning and sear both sides until browned and cooked to your liking. Set aside.

2️⃣ Cook Shrimp: Lower heat, melt butter, and cook shrimp until pink (1-2 minutes per side). Set aside.

3️⃣ Garlic & Deglaze: Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Pour in broth and deglaze the pan, scraping up bits.

4️⃣ Cream Sauce: Add cream, Dijon mustard, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, simmer for 1 minute.

5️⃣ Finish Sauce: Stir in Parmesan until melted. Add lemon juice, parsley, and shrimp.

6️⃣ Serve: Pour the sauce and shrimp over the steak. Enjoy!

Prep & Cook Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 2