Special Respies

11/18/2025

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11/18/2025

Yall this was soo goooood😭 homemade ribs, loaded potatoes, macaroni & baked beans 😋😋😋 #

11/18/2025

Butter Garlic Lobster Tails & Scallops 🦞🧈

Easy seafood recipe, buttery garlic glaze, romantic dinner win, juicy lobster tail, seared scallops, quick gourmet meal

📝 Ingredients:

2 large lobster tails, halved

6 sea scallops, patted dry

4 tbsp unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

11/17/2025

Creamy white chicken enchiladas! Or are they burritos? Washing it down with some crisp apple

11/17/2025

Grilled Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce, Pasta & Veggie Sides 🍝🥦
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes

11/17/2025

Have you ever had a burger bowl? 🍔 🥗

11/17/2025

Pesto chicken bake 😍 this was amazing!

11/17/2025

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11/16/2025

Mediterranean Creamy Chicken with Potatoes, Olives & Spaghetti 🍋🍗🥔

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2–3
Calories per serving: ~720 kcal

🛒 Ingredients
For the Creamy Chicken:

🐔 500 g chicken thighs or breast, cut into chunks

🧄 2 garlic cloves, minced

🌿 1 tsp dried oregano

🍋 Zest & juice of ½ lemon

🌶️ 1 small red chili, sliced (optional)

🧂 Salt & black pepper

🫒 1 tbsp olive oil

🧈 1 tbsp butter

🥛 150 ml cream

🌿 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)

For the Potatoes:

🥔 300 g baby potatoes, halved

🧄 1 garlic clove, minced

🫒 1 tbsp olive oil

🫒 A handful of Kalamata or black olives

🌿 1 tbsp chopped parsley

🌶️ A few chili slices (optional)

🧂 Salt & pepper

For the Pasta:

🍝 180 g spaghetti

🧂 Salt for boiling water

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Boil potatoes: In salted water, cook baby potatoes for 12–15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and toss with olive oil, garlic, olives, parsley, and seasoning. Set aside.

Cook pasta: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and lightly oil to prevent sticking.

Prepare chicken: Season chicken chunks with salt, pepper, oregano, lemon zest, and chili.

Sear chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a pan. Add chicken and sear 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Make sauce: Add garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in cream and lemon juice, let simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Assemble: Arrange cooked spaghetti on plates. Top with creamy chicken and spoon over the sauce. Add potatoes and olives to the side. Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon.

🔁 Notes & Variations

Add artichokes or sun-dried tomatoes for extra Mediterranean flavor.

Use tagliatelle or orzo instead of spaghetti.

Swap cream for a Greek yogurt-lemon mixture for a lighter touch.

11/16/2025

🍗 Grilled Chicken Breast with Creamy Herb Sauce, Roasted Potatoes, Mushrooms & Baked Tomatoes

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy

🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken:

2 chicken breasts

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp paprika (sweet)

½ tsp garlic powder

Salt & pepper

Fresh parsley (for garnish)

For the Roasted Potatoes:

300 g baby potatoes

1 tbsp olive oil

½ tsp rosemary (fresh or dried)

Salt & pepper

For the Sautéed Mushrooms:

150 g mushrooms, sliced

1 small shallot or onion, finely chopped

1 tsp butter

Salt & pepper

For the Roasted Tomatoes:

8–10 cherry tomatoes on the vine

A drizzle of olive oil

Pinch of sea salt

For the Creamy Herb Sauce:

1 tsp butter

1 tsp flour

150 ml cream

1 tsp mustard or cream cheese (optional)

1 tsp chopped spinach or herbs (e.g. parsley, chives, dill)

Salt, pepper, nutmeg to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Marinate chicken: Rub with oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt & pepper.

Prep potatoes: Halve them, toss with oil, rosemary, salt & pepper. Roast at 200 °C (390 °F) for 25–30 minutes.

Tomatoes: Add to the oven with a bit of oil and salt and roast alongside the potatoes.

Cook chicken: Grill or pan-sear for about 5–7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.

Sauté mushrooms: In butter with onion for about 5–6 minutes until browned.

Make sauce: Melt butter, stir in flour, slowly add cream. Add mustard/herbs, season, and simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened.

Assemble: Plate everything in a bowl or on a plate, drizzle chicken with sauce, garnish with parsley.

✅ Serving Suggestion

Great with a glass of white wine or lemon water 🍋
Also pairs well with salad or crusty bread

11/14/2025