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Monday, May 20, 2019

••••EASY CLASSIC LASAGNA (ITALY)🇮🇹🥩🍳🌰🥛🍅🌶🍚🥫🥘🧀🌿!!••••

(Source: Delish.com recipe and photos and videos and Well Done video and Judy Kim and delish editors)

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YIELDS: 8 SERVINGS
PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 20 MINS
TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 10 MINS

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••••INGREDIENTS••••

3/4 lb. lasagna noodles

1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

1 lb. ground beef

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. dried oregano

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 (32-0z.) jar marinara

16 oz. whole milk ricotta

1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, divided

1/4 c. chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

1 1/2 lb. sliced mozzarella

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••••IN ITALY 🇮🇹!! PLEASE JOIN ME!!
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https:www.delish.com-easy-classic-lasagne-recipe

••••WHO DOESN’T LOVE ❤️ LASAGNA!!

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DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375º.
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package

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directions until al dente, less 2 minutes. Drain and drizzle a bit of olive oil to prevent noodles from sticking together.

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Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium-high heat, heat oil.

Cook ground beef until no longer pink, breaking up with a wooden spoon, then drain fat.

Return beef to skillet and add garlic and oregano and stir for 1 minute.

Season with salt and pepper, then add marinara and stir until warmed through.
Combine ricotta, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and parsley in a large mixing bowl and season with salt and pepper.

Set aside.

In a large casserole dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce, a single layer of lasagna noodles, a layer of ricotta mixture, and a single layer of mozzarella, then repeat layers.

Top last layer of noodles with meat sauce, Parmesan, and mozzarella.

Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, then increase temperature to 400º and bake uncovered for 18 to 20 minutes.

Garnish with parsley and serve.

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Saturday, May 18, 2019

••••STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING (UNITED KINGDOM)🇬🇧🍨🌰🍮🍳🥜🥮🍚!!••••

(Source: melskitchencafe.com recipe and photos and Allrecipes video and together video and Recipe Tin Eats video)

••••STICKEY TOFFEE PUDDING (UNITED KINGDOM)🇬🇧!!!

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••••ENJOY BEAUTIFUL LONDON!!

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STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING CAKE

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YIELD: 6-9 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 20
MINUTES COOK TIME: 30 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 50 MINUTES

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••••IN LONDON!!

••••ELIZABETH IN LONDON!!

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INGREDIENTS

CAKE:
6 ounces dates, pitted and finely chopped (about 8-10 medjool dates)
3/4 cup boiling water
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup (5.5 ounces) granulated sugar
6 tablespoons (3 ounces) butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cup (6.25 ounces) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

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SAUCE:

3/4 cup (5.75 ounces) packed light or dark brown sugar
1 stick (4 ounces, 8 tablespoons) butter
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Pinch of coarse, kosher salt
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Additional heavy whipping cream for drizzling (optional)

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INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Lightly grease 6 to 8 ramekins (about 6 ounces each) with butter or cooking spray or lightly grease an 8X8- or 9X9-inch pan.

For the cake, in a medium bowl, stir together the dates, boiling water, baking soda and vanilla extract (see note for alternate method). Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes.

In a separate medium bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and butter with an electric

mixer (handheld or stand mixer) until well-combined and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs and mix.

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In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.

Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, and mix until just combined.

Fold in the date mixture (no need to drain) until combined; don't overmix.

Fill the ramekins evenly with the batter, about 2/3 full, or spread the batter evenly in the
prepared pan.

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Bake the ramekins for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top springs back to the touch (if using a square baking pan, bake for 22-25 minutes).

Don't overbake or the cake may be dry.
Let the cakes cool completely in the pan(s) - although the cake can be served slightly warm also.

For the sauce, combine the sugar, butter, cream, and salt in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is smooth and combined, 5-7 minutes.

If the cake was baked in ramekins, turn out onto individual plates (if baked in a pan, cut the cake into squares). Pour the warm sauce over the individual servings, and sprinkle with pecans,

if using; drizzle with a teaspoon or so of heavy cream, also optional but terribly delicious.

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NOTES
Let's talk dates for a second.

I use large Medjool dates for this cake (visual here, although I've bought them mostly at Costco).

Simply dig your fingers in and pull out the pit before chopping. They are sticky and sweet - chopping may seem a pain, but power through it.

For a slightly easier option, consider combining the whole dates, boiling water, baking soda and vanilla in a blender or food processor and lightly pulling to chop the dates and combine.

The cake(s) can be made ahead, baked and frozen up to a month (or a day ahead of time - cover well overnight).
Thaw and lightly warm the cake before serving. The sauce can also be made 1-
2 weeks ahead of time and refrigerated. Warm lightly before serving.

I haven't tried it yet, but I believe this recipe would do well baked in a 9X13-inch pan - instead of doubling, I'd probably 1 1/2 the recipe (unless you want an ultra-thick cake...then try
doubling).

https://www.melskitchencafe.com-sticky-toffee-pudding-recipe

••••RECIPE BY MEL••••
https://www.instagram.com/melskitchencafe/
Recipe Source: adapted a little from a recipe sent to me by Sarah W. (by way of Delia Smith)
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019

••••EASY CHICKEN PARMESEAN (AUSTRALIA)🇦🇺🐔🍞🌰🍳🍚🍶🧀🍅🌶🌿!!••••

(Source: delish.com recipe and photos and videos and Laura Rege and Judy Kim and Wikipedia and Travel + Leisure and Expedia.com)

••••EASY CHICKEN PARMESAN (AUSTRALIA)!🇦🇺!!

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PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 15 MINS
TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 15 MINS

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https://www.delish.com-easy-chicken-parmesean-recipe

INGREDIENTS
FOR THE CHICKEN

1 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish

2 large eggs, beaten with 1 tbsp. water

1/2 c. all-purpose flour

1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken cutlets

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Vegetable oil

1 c. shredded mozzarella

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FOR THE MARINARA

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 small onion, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, sliced

1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes

1/4 c. water

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

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DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400º.

Make chicken: Prepare breading station with three large mixing bowls: one bowl with panko, garlic powder, and Parmesan mixed with a fork; another with the egg mixture; and the third bowl with flour.

Season chicken with salt and pepper, then coat each piece of chicken in flour and shake off excess.

Dip chicken into egg mixture and then into bread crumb mixture; repeat steps for remaining chicken and set aside on a plate.
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In a deep cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add 1/4" oil.

When pan is hot but not smoking, add chicken.

Cook until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain.

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Meanwhile, make marinara:

In a medium pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, 4 minutes.

Add in tomatoes and water, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and let simmer, 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in parsley.

Pour sauce into a 9"-x-13" baking dish and place chicken in sauce.

Top with mozzarella and bake until cheese is melty, 10 to 12 minutes. If desired, broil until cheese is golden, 3 minutes.

Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
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Monday, May 13, 2019

••••SO LONG••DORIS DAY🧑👱‍♀️👩‍🦳👵🌺🌷💐❤️!!••••

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