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15/08/2025

Crispy Beef Empanadas 🥟✨

"Golden, flaky empanadas packed with bold flavors of seasoned beef, rice, and corn. Perfect for every occasion!"

🛒Ingredients :
1 lb ground beef 🥩
1 cup cooked rice 🍚
½ cup corn kernels 🌽
1 small onion (diced) 🧅
2 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄
1 teaspoon chili powder 🌶️
½ teaspoon cumin 🥄
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
1 package of empanada dough rounds 🥟
1 egg (beaten, for egg wash) 🥚

👨🏾‍🍳Instructions:

Prepare the Filling:

Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
Add onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant. Mix in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Stir in cooked rice and corn, cooking for 2-3 minutes until well combined. Let it cool.

Assemble the Empanadas:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Spoon a small amount of the beef mixture onto the center of each empanada dough round.
Fold in half, press edges together, and crimp with a fork for a tight seal.

Bake or Air Fry:

Brush each empanada with egg wash for a golden finish.
Bake for 20-25 minutes (oven) or air fry for 10-12 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Serve and Enjoy:

Pair with your favorite salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.

Pro Tip: Customize the filling with shredded cheese or beans for an extra touch of flavor!

15/08/2025

SCONES

Recipe

You will need:
8 Cups whole wheat Cake Flour
12 Tsp Baking Power
2 Tsp Salt
2 cups sugar
500g baking margarine
2 Cup Fresh cream or milk or buttermilk
4 large eggs, beaten

What to do:
1. Preheat the oven at 200°C.
2. In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients together and rub in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Whisk together fresh cream or milk or buttermilk and eggs and add 3/4 of the mixture to the dry ingredients, mix to form a soft dough if more liquid needed add the remaining egg mixture. (Do not over mix)
4. Place in a lightly floured work surface and roll into 2cm think and cut with a cookie cutter.
5. Brush the tops of the Scones with the remaining egg mixture and bake for 12 - 15 minutes.
6. Happy baking .

15/08/2025

Seasoned Crispy Chicken Drumsticks
Ingredients
3 packs pasture-raised chicken drumsticks or about 13-15 drumsticks
3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons sea salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 420 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pat all of the drumsticks dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, then add to a large bowl.
Once all drumsticks are in a bowl, make sure the skin of the chicken is covering the drumstick, not folded. Toss with olive oil, then add your seasonings and mix until fully coated.
Prepare a baking sheet and rack by spraying with oil (with the rack stacked on top of the baking sheet, to allow enough air to circulate around the drumsticks while cooking). Add each drumstick to the pan, then bake for 35 minutes. Remove and flip before baking for the remaining 15 minutes.
They’re done once they’re golden and crispy. Enjoy!
Store any leftover, cooked drumsticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days

14/08/2025

🔥 Quick & Easy Muffins That Always Crack Perfectly on Top! 🔥

🧁 Ingredients:
2 eggs

1 cup sugar

1 cup milk

1 cup vegetable oil

2½ cups flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp vanilla

Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Directions:

1. Beat eggs with sugar until fluffy.

2. Add milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix well.

3. Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir just until combined.

4. Pour into muffin molds (fill ¾).

5. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes or until golden and cracked on top!

✨Pro tip: Let the batter rest 10 mins before baking for that nice muffin top!

13/08/2025

Smash or leave

13/08/2025

🔥 Hot Honey Chicken Thighs
📝 Ingredients:
For the chicken:

6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for more heat)

For the hot honey glaze:

⅓ cup honey

2 tbsp hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot or Sriracha)

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

1 tbsp butter (optional for richness)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:
Prep the chicken:

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.

In a bowl, mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne.

Rub the chicken thighs with olive oil and season evenly with the spice mix.

Sear the chicken:

In an oven-safe skillet (like cast iron), heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.

Place the thighs skin-side down and sear for 4–5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.

Flip and cook for 2 more minutes.

Bake:

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 20–

12/08/2025

Baked Rigatoni with Meat Sauce and Cheese YAY OR NAY!
Ingredients:
1 lb rigatoni pasta

1 tbsp olive oil

1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)

1 small onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pasta sauce

1 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese (optional for creaminess)

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:
Cook Pasta:

Boil rigatoni in salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.

Make Meat Sauce:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.

Stir in pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.

Assemble the Dish:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a large bowl, combine cooked rigatoni and meat sauce. Add ricotta if using.

Spread half the mixture into a baking dish. Sprinkle with half the mozzarella.

Add remaining pasta mixture, top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.

Bake:

Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Garnish and Serve:

Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.

12/08/2025

*Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes*

🔅INGREDIENTS

**For the Cupcakes:

~1 cup all-purpose flour
~1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
~3/4 teaspoon baking powder
~1/2 teaspoon baking soda
~1/4 teaspoon salt
~2 eggs
~1 cup granulated sugar
~1/2 cup vegetable oil
~1 teaspoon vanilla extract
~1/2 cup buttermilk
~1/2 cup hot coffee (or hot water)

**For the Fudge Frosting:

~1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips & white chocolate
~1/2 cup heavy cream
~1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
~2 cups powdered sugar
~1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Thank you 🥰🥰🥰🥰

12/08/2025

Maple Hot Chicken Lollipops SMASH OR PASS🍗🔥
Ingredients:

12 chicken drumsticks
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Oil for frying
Maple Hot Sauce:

1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)
Instructions:

Prepare the Chicken Lollipops:
Cut around the base of each drumstick to expose the bone, pushing the meat down to form a lollipop shape.
Marinate:
Place the chicken in a bowl with buttermilk and let it marinate for 1 hour (or overnight).
Coat the Chicken:
Mix flour, panko, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
Dredge each drumstick in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to coat.
Fry:
Heat oil to 350°F. Fry the chicken until golden and crispy (about 8–10 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
Make the Sauce:
In a saucepan, combine maple syrup, hot sauce, butter, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Coat the Chicken:
Toss the fried chicken in the maple hot sauce until evenly coated.
Serve:
Arrange the lollipops on a plate and drizzle with extra sauce.
Enjoy these sweet, spicy, and crispy treats perfect for any gathering!

12/08/2025

How often do you use garlic in your cooking?

Garlic is a very powerful ingredient that enhances flavour and aroma in your meals.

Even beyond it taste, it has natural antibacterial and immune boosting properties.

Adding garlic to your stews, and sauces will not only enrich your meal but also supports your health naturally.

It’s a kitchen essential yout must have and you should incorporate it in your meals! 🧄

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