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Saturday March 29, 2025
Florida Shrimp Pie
Here’s how to make it:
1 frozen deep-dish pie crust (from a 12 oz package)
½ cup chive-and-onion cream cheese spread
4 eggs
12 oz cooked, peeled, deveined shrimp (thawed & drained)
½ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (because we love a little spice!)
Rustic Sicilian Ricotta Pie with a Hint of Orange and Cinnamon
Ingredients
You’ll need just a handful of pantry staples to make this delightful pie:
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2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese (drained if very wet)
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs (room temperature)
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1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
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1/4 cup fresh orange juice
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
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Canned mandarin orange slices (optional, for visual appeal)
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Powdered sugar (for dusting)
1?? Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust in your pie pan if it’s not already prepared.
2?? Mix the Ricotta Filling
In a large bowl, whisk together the ricotta, sugar, eggs, orange zest, orange juice, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until smooth and well combined.
3?? Assemble the Pie
Pour the creamy ricotta mixture into the unbaked pie crust. If using mandarin orange slices, gently press a few into the filling for a decorative touch.
4?? Bake to Perfection
Place the pie in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes. The filling should be set but still slightly jiggly in the center. A few small cracks on top are normal!
5?? Cool & Finish
Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar for a beautiful, rustic finish.
March 22, 2025
Sweet & Spicy Bacon Jam
Here’s how to make this delicious, savory jam perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients:
1 pound thick-cut bacon, diced
1 large yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 ½ cups)
3 medium jalape peppers, seeded and diced (about 1 cup)
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
“ 1cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions:
 Cook Bacon: In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Place bacon on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
 Prepare Pan: Leave about ¼ cup of bacon grease in the pan, carefully removing the rest.
 Caramelize Onions & Peppers: Add diced onion and jalapeos to the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until onions are caramelized (15-20 minutes), stirring often.
 Add Remaining Ingredients: Mix in garlic, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, chili powder, and cooked bacon. Simmer for 7-10 minutes, or until thickened to a jam-like consistency
Jalapeno Honey Cornbread
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1-2 jalapeños, finely diced (adjust to spice preference)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
For the Honey Lime Glaze:
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp lime zest
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan or cast iron skillet.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
Blend the batter: Pour wet ingredients into the dry, stirring until just combined. Fold in corn, jalapeños, and cheddar cheese (if using).
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly.
Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, mix honey, lime juice, and lime zest.
Glaze & Serve: Drizzle the warm cornbread cake with the honey lime glaze, slice, and enjoy!
March 15, 2025
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
Start by boiling 2 lbs of jumbo shrimp until they curl into a loose "C" shape, then drain and cool them in ice water.
Cut the shrimp into bite-sized chunks and combine in a large bowl with 2 thinly sliced celery stalks, 1 chopped jalapeño (seeded), 1 chopped cucumber, 2 chopped avocados, a handful of chopped cilantro, and 1/2 a finely chopped onion.
For the sauce, mix the juice and zest of 2 limes and 1 orange, 11.5 oz tomato juice, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 2 grated garlic cloves, hot sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and veggies, stirring to combine.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, then serve cold. Enjoy this refreshing and flavorful dish!
Hoisin Chicken Udon Noodles
Ingredients
Sauce
Instructions
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Cook the noodles: Blanch udon noodles in boiling water for about 1 to 2 minutes or if using dry noodles cook according to package instructions. Drain well and immediately rinse with cold water. Set aside.
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Make the sauce: Add all the sauce ingredients together to a bowl and whisk until combined.
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Saute the sauteables: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or a wok. Add the chicken pieces and cook until chicken is no longer pink and starts to brown slightly. Add the mushrooms and cook for a couple more minutes until mushroom are starting to brown.
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Finish the dish: Add the udon noodles and prepared sauce to the wok, toss everything together well and cook until the noodles are heated through. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Saturday March 8, 2025
Broccoli pasta salad
Broccoli pasta salad is a delicious way to add fresh veggies and fruit into your life! Make this colorful dish for family gatherings, barbecues, potlucks, picnics, and parties! Pack it for lunch or serve it as a side for a simple weeknight meal. It's easy to make ahead and is great for meal prep.
Ingredients
Salad:
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8 oz pasta bow-tie, rotini, fusilli
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1 red apple cored and diced
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1 green apple cored and diced
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1 cup cashews toasted or roasted
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Creamy Salad Dressing:
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2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
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¼ cup honey softened or warmed up
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¼ teaspoon salt to taste
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. While you wait for the water to boil and while the pasta is cooking, proceed with the rest of the recipe.
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In a large bowl, combine together chopped broccoli, diced apples, diced red onion, toasted cashews, and dried cranberries.
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In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, and salt. Note that honey should be soft and runny. Warm it up if needed, so that it mixes easily. Whisk the ingredients until well combined and smooth. Add salt if needed.
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Add drained cooked pasta to the bowl with the salad. Add salad dressing (not all at once) gradually, until the salad is creamy enough to your liking. You don't need to use all of the dressing. Season with salt, if needed.
Serves at least 6
2 tbsp olive oil
750g ground beef
2 shallots
2 carrots
2 celery sticks
1 leek (white part only)
2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp tomato paste
Handful thyme
Handful Rosemary
400ml red wine
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
30g peas
700ml good quality brown chicken stock
800g Maris piper potatoes
150g cold butter
100ml warm milk
1 egg yolk
Frozen Butter and cheddar cheese for the top
Salt throughout for seasoning
1. Bake the potatoes for 60 mins at 180c pass through a drum sieve or just mash the flesh while it’s still hot
2. Beat through cold butter then add the milk, add an egg yolk, season to taste add to a piping bag (optional)
3. Brown the lamb in oil and set to one side get a good caramelisation on the outside
4. Diced the veg and use the same pan to fry in lamb fat when softened add the garlic and tomato paste season with salt.
5. Add the lamb back in then then tied thyme and rosemary then add the wine, reduce by half then add the stock. simmer this for 1 hour or until it’s reduced sufficiently (If your stock doesn’t thicken naturally you can use a little cornstarch mixed with water) finish with the Worcestershire sauce and stir in the peas
6. Add the meat mixture to an oven proof dish top with the mash, grated frozen butter and cheddar cheese
7. Bake at 392F for 25-30 mins
Copycat KFC Coleslaw Recipe
March 01, 2025
Authentic Greek Chicken Gyros with Homemade Tzatziki
2 large chicken breasts, sliced into strips
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
For the tzatziki sauce:
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 small cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
For serving:
4 pita breads or flatbreads
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup shredded lettuce
Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions:
Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken strips, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).
Make the tzatziki: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, and salt. Mix well and chill until ready to serve.
Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 4 - 5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
Assemble the gyros: Warm pita breads, then layer with cooked chicken, red onion, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and a generous drizzle of tzatziki. Sprinkle with feta if desired.
Fold, wrap, and enjoy these delicious, authentic Greek gyros!
Cajun Shrimp with Tomato Alfredo Pasta
A creamy Tomato Alfredo Sauce, tossed together with yummy pasta and perfectly sautéed Cajun seasoned shrimp to make this easy Cajun Shrimp with Tomato Alfredo Pasta! It's an incredibly delicious dish that you can make with just a handful of ingredients in under 30 minutes!
12 ounces large shrimp uncooked, shells removed
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
15 ounces crushed tomatoes (1 can)
¾ cup heavy cream
1 ounce Parmesan cheese grated
¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
3 leaves fresh basil chopped for garnish
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
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While the pasta is cooking, season the shrimp with the cajun seasoning. In a large skillet heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook on both sides until pink, it shouldn't take more than a couple minutes. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
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Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter to the skillet and heat until butter melts over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, then cook for about 3 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
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Add the crushed tomatoes to the skillet, bring to a simmer then turn down the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to the skillet, and cook for another 5 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
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Add the cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet and toss everything well together.
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Garnish with fresh basil and more Parmesan cheese if preferred, and serve immediately.
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Let it cool for a few minutes (if you can wait that long), then slice and enjoy!
