Jalapenos Cheese Burger

Jalapenos In this Burger Gives it a light nice kick , very moist and Juicy , a recipe to Enjoy your Barbecues  . 

Ingredients:

1    Lb Ground Beef 

1    Jalapenos seeded and diced 

1    Teaspoon Salt 

1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper 

1    Teaspoon Paprika 

1/2 Teaspoon Chili powder 

1    Teaspoon Garlic Powder 

1/4 Teaspoon celery salt 

1/4 Cup Worcestershire Sauce

1/2  Red Onion diced 

Onion , tomatoes , American cheese , pickles to garnish your burger 

Steps:

1- Mix the Ground beef with the Diced red onion , Jalapenos and the Spices Add 1/4 Cup

Worcestershire Sauce , then cover and let sit for 15 min .

2- Form your patties on the size of your buns and Grill on your Taste 

3- Build your burger the way you like , you can always add lettuce to it .

Enjoy!

Butter Milk Fried Chicken

Moist and crispy fried chicken , i have had many compliments on this Easy recipe.

Ingredients:

Chicken Breast Strips or whole cut chicken if you prefer

1     Cup Butter Milk

1     Teaspoon Salt 

1     Teaspoon Black Pepper 

1     Teaspoon Paprika 

1/2  Teaspoon  Garlic Powder

1/2  Teaspoon  Cayenne 

1 Teaspoon Italian Herbs

All purpose Flour to Coat ..Sprinkled with Salt , pepper , garlic powder , pinch of Cayenne Pepper.

Oil to Deep fry.

Steps:

1 - In a Bowl Mix the Chicken and the Spices Mix 

2- Add the Mutter Milk 

3- let it sit for 15 to 20 min 

4- Well Coat your Chicken in the Flour and deep fry Until Golden Brown .

Enjoy!

Creamy Chicken Soupe

This is the Best Chicken Soup i Ever made until now  so Creamy and Healthy In Cold Weather !!

Ingredients:

    1    Tbsp olive oil
    1    Medium yellow onion
    1   Tbsp minced garlic
    1/2 lb. carrots, sliced
    1/2 bunch celery, sliced
    1    lb. chicken
    1    whole bay leaf
    1    Tsp dried oregano
    1    Tsp dried thyme
    to taste cracked pepper
    1-2 Tsp (to taste) salt
    1    Cup Brown rice 
    6   Cups water
   1/3 bunch fresh parsley

 for the Creamy Mix:
    2   Tbsp butter
    2   Tbsp all-purpose flour
    2   Cups whole milk

Steps: 

1- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Meanwhile, dice

the onion (and mince the garlic if using fresh rather than pre-minced). Add the onion and garlic to the hot oil and saute until tender (5 min)

 2- If using fresh carrots and celery, clean and slice them while the onions are sauteing. Add them to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes more.
  3-  Add the chicken breast (whole), bay leaf, oregano, thyme, cracked pepper, dry rice, and 6 cups of water to the pot. Do not add salt yet. Bring the pot up to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for one hour.

 4-  Near the end of the hour, begin to make the creamy milk mixture. In a small pot, melt 2 Tbsp of butter over medium heat. When it is fully melted, whisk in 2 Tbsp of all-purpose flour. Cook and stir the butter and flour mixture for two minutes. Whisk in the milk and allow it to come up to a simmer, whisking occasionally to keep it from scorching on the bottom. Once it reaches a simmer, it will have thickened slightly.
5- Carefully remove the chicken pieces from the soup and shred or dice with a knife and fork. 

6- Rinse and chop the parsley. Add the parsley and the thickened milk mixture to the soup. Season with salt to taste. I used about 2 tsp of salt, but start with a little and add more as needed. I also added a touch more pepper at this point. Serve hot!

 Enjoy!

Sausage Pasta

It is been long time that i didn't Post any of the New recipes .. the other day i tried this Creamy sausage Pasta it is simply Delicious and satisfying.

Ingredients:

8 Ounces Penne Pasta or any other Kind of Pasta you Like 

Sausage of your Choice

1/2 Cup Heavy Cream

2 Cups Vegetable or Chicken stock ( I used vegetable Stock)

1/2 Can tomato sauce 

1 cup mozzarella Cheese 

1 Tablespoon Olive oil 

Steps:

1 - Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water , after it is fully Cooked Drain it .

 2 - Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat Then Add sausage and Cook until sausage is no longer pink, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes.

3 - Add tomatoes, cream, and salt , Simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 4 minutes Then add the Mozzarella.

4 - Bring sauce to a simmer.

5 - Add pasta to sauce and cook until pasta is heated through and sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.

6 - Sprinkle with parsley , and Serve .

Enjoy!

Italian Chicken Pastina

This Pasta Dish is really Good , I got the recipe online and it was the first Chicken pasta dish that i found really nice , i add some spices to it and i skipped using the Bread Crumbs .

Ingredients:

1 Cup Pastina pasta (or any small pasta) 
2 Tablespoons olive oil

1 Cup cubed chicken breast 

1 Clove garlic, minced

1 Can diced Flavored tomatoes with juice 

1 Cup shredded mozzarella

1/4 Cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1/4 Teaspoon  salt

1/4 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/8 Teaspoon ground ginger 

1/4 Teaspoon of paprika

1/4 Cup cheese mix

1/4 Cup grated Parmesan

1 Tablespoon butter, plus more for buttering the baking dish

 Steps:

1- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until just tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain pasta into a large mixing bowl.

3- Meanwhile, put the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes. Add the onions and garlic, stirring to combine, and cook until the onions are soft and the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Put the chicken mixture into the bowl with the cooked pasta. Add the canned tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt, ginger, paprika and pepper. Stir to combine. Place the mixture in a buttered 8 by 8 by 2-inch baking dish. In a small bowl mix together the cheese mix and the Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the top of the pasta mixture. Dot the top with small bits of butter. Bake until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Home made Calzone

Calzones are a favorite in any house, not only for a relaxed weekend dinner but also for wrapping up, freezing, and eating for lunches or Dinners all week ...

This recipe is so Simple and Tasty !

Ingredients:

For The Pizza Dough:

2    Cups of all-purpose Flour

2    TBS powdered Milk 

1    Teaspoon Salt 

1    TBS Yeast 

1    TBS Olive Oil

1    TBS Sugar

Warm water to gather the Dough

For the Filling :

Tomato Sauce ( Can )

Fresh or Dried Garlic 

2 Cups shredded Mozzarella Cheese 

 Mushrooms as needed 

Pepperoni as needed 

Salt 

Black pepper 

2 TBS Dried Oregano 

Egg yolk 

Steps:

1- Form your Pizza Dough : add the sugar on the Yeast in a Bowl Mix with 1/4 Cup of warm water and let it rest to Foam , then in an other Bowl pour the Flour with the salt and the Olive oil and the powdered Milk Mix and Add the Yeast Form and Mix with some more warm water to Form your Dough then  let it aside to Rise for 1 hour Covered in Plastic Bag in warm Place .

2- After your Dough is Ready Divide it on equal 2 balls , Rub some Flour on Each so You can Roll Each one in Circle using a Rolling pin , put it on your Oven pan with a non stick paper on , Then in the Half of it pour some tomato Sauce , sprinkle some salt Black pepper and some Dried Garlic on , add Mushrooms , then the 1 Cup Mozzarella cheese , sprinkle 1 TBS dried Oregano and then Add the pepperoni on the Top .

3- Fold the other half of the Dough over the Filling and Close the edges by folding with your fingers or using a fork .

4- Brush the Top with the Egg Yolk and using a toothpick make a little holes on the Top to allow the air to circle in your Calzone and not form bubbles while Cooking.

5- Cook in The oven on 350 F for 30 min or Until the Top is Golden Brown. 

Enjoy!

Sweet Potato Casserole

A sweet potato casserole , is a Traditional American dish for special Occasions made with mashed sweet potatoes and a crunchy pecan topping...I find That the combination of these Ingredients is delightful !

Ingredients:

Potatoes:

2     Pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup evaporated low-fat milk
3    TBS butter, melted
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1    Teaspoon vanilla extract
2    Large eggs (Can skip it if you are a vegetarian)
Cooking spray 

Topping:

(about 1/3 cup) all-purpose flour 
2/3             cup packed brown sugar
1/8             teaspoon salt
2                TBS melted butter
1/2             cup chopped pecans

Steps:

1-  Preheat oven to 350° F.

2-  To prepare potatoes, place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender; drain. Cool 5 minutes.

3- Place potatoes in a large bowl; add granulated sugar, evaporated milk, 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and vanilla. Beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add eggs; beat well. Pour potato mixture into a 13 x 9–inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.

4- To prepare topping, weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup ,level with a spatula or a knife . Combine flour, brown sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt , stir with a whisk. Stir in 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle flour mixture evenly over potato mixture , arrange pecans evenly over top. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or just until golden.

5- Preheat broiler (remove casserole from oven).

6- Broil casserole 45 seconds or until topping is bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!

Mini Pecan Pie Muffins

This recipe is a Hit! For Mini Pecan Pie Muffins are Great Teat in all occasions .. i kept Making them over and over again , sharing them with Family members! 

Ingredients:

1     Cup packed brown sugar

1/2  Cup all-purpose flour

1     Cup chopped pecans

11   TBS butter, melted

2      Eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

1- In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and pecans; set aside. Combine butter and eggs. Stir into brown sugar mixture.

2- Fill greased and floured miniature muffin cups two-thirds full.

3- Bake at 350° for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Immediately remove from pans to wire racks to cool. 

P.S : This recipe uses only 1/2 cup flour.

Enjoy!

Parmesan stuffed Puff Pastery

Parmesan , cream cheese with Jalapenos and  bell peppers give this recipe a different and Unique Flavor .

Ingredients:

1    Package cream cheese (8 Oz) at room temperature

1/4 Cup Parmesan 

5 or more sweet bell peppers ( red , orange and yellow) Diced

1    Jalapeno seeded and diced 

Salt 

Black pepper

1/8 Teaspoon of Garlic Powder

2  Packages of Puff Pastry sheets 

1  Egg ( yolk and white divided)
Sesame seeds

Steps:

1- mix the diced Jalapeno , bell peppers and the Cream cheese with the Parmesan , adding the garlic powder , salt and pepper to Taste.

2- divide the puff pastry sheets on long sheets , and cut each one on equal squares .

3- add one Teaspoon of the filling Mixture in each square  , brush the edges with the egg white and once you fold it in from of a triangle press the edges with fork .

4- Brush with egg yolk , and sprinkle with some sesame seeds .

5- Preheat the oven on 350 Degree F and Bake for 20 - 25 min , watch it carefully until it puff and brownish on the top.

(use non stick parchment paper)

Enjoy!

Almond Roca

Almond Roca is a brand of chocolate toffee butter crunch candy containing a ground almond coating and also almond chunks inside the candy itself.

in this ADDICTING favorite Home made Almond Roca recipe you will NOT need a candy thermometer!

Ingredients:

6/4 Cup chopped and toasted almonds (unsalted natural almonds)

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter

4 bars of chocolate (such as Hershey's Bars)

Steps:

1- Butter a 7x11-inch pan (or 9x12 for slightly thinner roca). Sprinkle 1 cup of toasted almonds on bottom of the pan.

2- In heavy saucepan at medium-high heat melt butter and add brown sugar. Stir until gently boiling. Reduce heat to medium or medium-low and boil 12 minutes exactly,

 stirring constantly.

I made mine without a candy thermometer with success, but if you have one and you think you rather use it you might wish to stick and instant read thermometer in there just to make sure 

it's about the right temperature. Pull it off the heat when it has reached the hard-crack stage (300 degrees F)- if it gets higher than 320, it will not remain solid.

3- Remove the mixture from heat, give it a good stir to mix up that butter and sugar one more time, and immediately pour hot mixture into pan over almonds. 

4- in pan boil some water and put other bowl with chocolate in to to melt it .

5- Once your Chocolate is completely melted pour it over your caramel and almonds first layer 

and spread it to every corner , then Sprinkle with remaining toasted almonds and gently press them into the chocolate.

6- Cool completely, and then break apart into chunks with a sharp knife. Store in a covered container & put it in the fridge.

Enjoy!

Alaskan Flounder fillet

Seasoned with Moroccan fish Spice , Fried Alaskan Flounder Fillets with lemon and caper Sauce is Simply Delicious!

Ingredients:

Flounder Fillets 

1 or 2 Eggs 

4  TBS Olive Oil 

1  Teaspoon capers 

1   Cup all Purpose Flour 

3   Teaspoon unsalted butter 

1/2 Lemon Juice 

dried or Fresh parsley 

Salt and Pepper to Taste 

Moroccan fish Spice Blend :

2       Teaspoons cumin

1 1/2 Teaspoons turmeric

1 1/2 Teaspoons hot paprika

1       Teaspoon sweet paprika

1/2    Teaspoon pepper

Preparation:

Blend the spices together, and store in an airtight container for up to several months.

Use the spice mixture to season fish before frying

Steps:

1- Season your Fish fillets with 1 Teaspoon of Moroccan fish spice Blend and Slat to Taste .

2- Beat the Eggs in a bowl , and start Coating the fish with the Flour on both Sides gently shake off Excess  Flour , next dip the fish in the Egg mixture and then into flour again . ( be Sure to Cover both Sides equally)

3- Heat oil in the skillet over medium Heat , and Saute fish on both sides until it become Golden (about 2 or 3 min per side) and then remove your fish From the Pan.

4- add the lemon Juice to the pan and Mix with the oil to incorporate the flavors , then Add the butter and the capers , Mix until the butter melts and the Sauce becomes smooth and Glossy , add the parsley and stir gently .

5- To serve Place Fish on the Plate and pour the Lemon and caper Sauce over your fillets .

Enjoy!