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Dixie McGill, New York, NY (2025)

07/11/2025

Epic Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken with Baby Potatoes 🥔🌿
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: Approx. 530 kcal
🛒 Ingredients:
Boneless chicken breast
Baby potatoes (red & yellow)
Garlic (minced)
Fresh parsley 🌿
Olive oil
Butter
Lemon juice 🍋
Chicken broth or stock
Paprika, black pepper, salt
👨‍🍳 Instructions:
Preheat oven. Sear the chicken in olive oil until golden on both sides. Toss the baby potatoes with oil, salt, and pepper, then place around the chicken in a baking dish. In a saucepan, melt butter with garlic, lemon juice, and broth, then pour over the chicken and potatoes. Roast until the chicken is juicy and cooked through and potatoes are tender. Garnish with chopped parsley and spoon over the buttery pan juices before serving.
💡 Tips:
Add a pinch of chili flakes for a mild kick or swap lemon juice for balsamic vinegar for a richer glaze.

07/11/2025

Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon
Ingredients:
4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless, about 6 oz each)
1 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Stuffing:
½ cup cooked shrimp, finely chopped
½ cup lump crab meat
2 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
¼ cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
For Topping (optional):
2 tablespoons melted butter
Smoked Paprik
Extra parsley for garnish
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Use a sharp knife to carefully cut a pocket or slit lengthwise into the thickest part of each fillet.
In a bowl, mix together chopped shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, mayo, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, shredded cheese, and parsley until well combined.
Spoon the seafood filling into each salmon pocket, pressing gently to pack it in. You can mound any extra mixture on top.
Place salmon in the baking dish and drizzle with olive oil or melted butter. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and stuffing is heated through.
Garnish with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges, rice, or roasted veggies.

07/11/2025

Classic Sausage & Mash with Veggies and Gravy 🥔🌭
The best cozy dinner for ultimate comfort food vibes!
📝 Ingredients
3 pork sausages (or any sausage of choice)
1 cup potatoes, peeled and cubed
14 cup milk
1 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper to taste
12 cup broccoli florets
12 cup carrots, sliced
14 cup brown gravy (store-bought or homemade)
🍽️ How to Make It
1️⃣ Cook the Sausages
Grill or pan-fry sausages on medium heat until golden brown and cooked through. These juicy bites bring all the best hearty dinner energy!
2️⃣ Boil & Mash the Potatoes
Cook potatoes in salted water until soft. Mash with milk and butter for that creamy, dreamy base—an easy comfort food favorite.
3️⃣ Steam the Veggies
Steam or boil broccoli and carrots until tender-crisp. They bring bright color and a healthy balance to this full meal plate.
4️⃣ Make or Heat the Gravy
Warm up brown gravy and season to taste. Pour it over mashed potatoes and sausages for the ultimate savory finishing touch.
5️⃣ Assemble Your Plate
Plate sausages next to a fluffy scoop of mash, drizzle gravy, and add the steamed veggies. This is the best weeknight meal idea that never fails!
Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 30 minutes Serving 1 person
Calories ~540 per serving Protein ~28g per serving

07/11/2025

Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Bites with Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients:
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sugar
1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
Fresh thyme leaves
Balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Caramelize Onions:
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions, a pinch of salt, and sugar. Cook slowly for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and caramelized. Set aside.
2. Prepare Puff Pastry:
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Cut puff pastry into small squares or rectangles. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Assemble Bites:
Add a spoonful of caramelized onions to each pastry piece. Top with goat cheese and a sprinkle of thyme.
4. Bake:
Bake for 12–15 minutes or until puff pastry is golden and crispy.
5. Finish:
Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve warm.

07/11/2025

🔥 Ultimate Garlic-Herb Roasted Chicken & Potatoes Traybake 🍗🥔
Prep time: Short • Cook time: Long • Servings: 4 • Calories per serving: Moderate
🛒 Ingredients:
Chicken thighs 🍗
Baby potatoes 🥔
Olive oil, garlic, fresh parsley 🌿🧄
Paprika, black pepper, salt
👨‍🍳 Instructions:
Preheat the oven. In a large baking dish, toss chicken thighs and halved baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic, and spices. Roast until the chicken is golden and the potatoes are fork-tender. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving for that vibrant finish.

07/11/2025

🔥 Cheesy Garlic Chicken with Roasted Potatoes & Cherry Tomatoes 🍗🧀
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Servings: 2
Calories per serving: Comfort-rich
Ingredients:
Chicken breast pieces 🍗
Golden baby potatoes 🥔
Cherry tomatoes 🍅
Garlic, butter 🧄
Mozzarella or melty cheese 🧀
Olive oil, herbs, salt, pepper 🌿
Instructions:
Roast halved baby potatoes with olive oil and herbs until crispy. Meanwhile, sear the chicken until golden, then melt garlic butter over it and top with cheese. Let it melt gently. Serve everything together and garnish with fresh herbs for a bold, cheesy finish.
Tips:
Swap mozzarella with cheddar or provolone for a twist!

07/10/2025

🌿🔥 Loaded Herb Grilled Chicken with Creamy Pesto Pasta & Roasted Potatoes 🥔
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Servings: 2–3
Calories per serving: Comfort level delicious
🍗 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
Chicken breasts
Olive oil
Italian seasoning, garlic, parsley
Lemon juice, salt, black pepper
For the Potatoes:
Baby potatoes
Olive oil
Garlic powder, paprika, parsley
Salt & pepper
For the Pasta:
Penne pasta
Heavy cream or milk
Pesto sauce
Parmesan cheese
Fresh herbs (basil or parsley)
🔥 Directions:
Marinate the chicken with herbs, garlic, lemon, and oil, then grill until beautifully charred and juicy. Roast halved baby potatoes in the oven until crispy and golden. Meanwhile, cook the penne until al dente, then toss it in a creamy pesto sauce made with cream and parmesan. Serve everything together in a bowl and garnish with fresh herbs.
📝 Tips & Variations:
Add cherry tomatoes or sautéed spinach to the pasta.
For a spicy twist, sprinkle chili flakes over the grilled chicken.
Swap pesto with sun-dried tomato sauce for a bold flavor swap.

07/10/2025

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice, Meat & Cheese
Ingredients:
5 green bell peppers
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup marinara sauce (plus extra)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds.
3. In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil, then add ground meat. Cook until browned.
4. Add rice, marinara sauce, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Stuff the peppers with the mixture and place in a baking dish.
6. Top with cheese and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
7. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until cheese is golden.

07/10/2025

Shrimp, Corn, Potatoes, and Smoked Sausage Foil Pack
Ingredients:
1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
2 ears corn (cut into thirds)
2 medium potatoes (diced)
1 smoked sausage (sliced)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare a grill.
Cut 4 large sheets of foil. Divide potatoes, corn, sausage, and shrimp evenly onto each sheet.
Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Fold foil into packets and bake or grill for 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender and shrimp are cooked.
Open the foil packs carefully, garnish with parsley, and serve hot!

07/10/2025

Mushroom Toast with Eggs, Spinach & Avocado
Ingredients:
1 slice sourdough bread
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
2 eggs
1 cup fresh spinach
½ avocado
1 tomato, sliced
Olive oil, salt, pepper, parsley
Instructions:
1. Toast bread until crispy.
2. Sauté mushrooms in olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place on toast.
3. Boil eggs to medium-soft, peel, and halve.
4. Sauté spinach with a touch of oil until wilted.
5. Assemble plate: mushrooms on toast, spinach, sliced tomato, halved eggs, and avocado.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley and black pepper.

07/10/2025

Buttery Garlic Steak Bites & Creamy Cajun White Cheddar Farfalle
# # # **Ingredients:**
# # # # Steak Bites:
* 1.5 lb sirloin or ribeye, cubed
* Salt, black pepper, Cajun seasoning (1 tsp)
* 2 tbsp butter
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
# # # # Cajun White Cheddar Farfalle:
* 12 oz farfalle pasta
* 1 tbsp butter
* 1½ cups heavy cream
* 1½ cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
* 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
* Salt and pepper, to taste
* ¼ tsp garlic powder
# # # **Instructions:**
1. **Cook Pasta:** Boil farfalle until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. **Cheddar Sauce:** In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in cream, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder. Simmer. Add white cheddar and whisk until smooth.
3. **Sear Steak:** In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Season steak. Sear until browned, then toss in garlic during last 30 seconds.
4. **Serve:** Toss farfalle in Cajun white cheddar sauce. Top with garlic steak bites and parsley.

07/10/2025

🥗 Grilled Chicken with Avocado & Veggies Bowl
📌 Ingredients
1 chicken breast
1 ripe avocado 🥑 (sliced)
1 cup broccoli florets 🥦 (lightly steamed)
5–6 cherry tomatoes 🍅 (halved)
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
Black sesame seeds (for garnish)
📌 Instructions
1️⃣ Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2️⃣ Heat olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat.
3️⃣ Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Let rest 2–3 minutes, then slice.
4️⃣ Steam broccoli for 2–3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
5️⃣ Arrange chicken slices, avocado, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes on a plate.
6️⃣ Drizzle with extra olive oil if desired and sprinkle black sesame seeds.

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