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10/27/2026

Spicy Garlic Cucumber Salad: crunchy, tangy, ready in 10 minutes 🥒🔥

The perfect side for rice, noodles, or grilled meat. Save it!

🛒 INGREDIENTS (serves 2–3)
• 2 large cucumbers (or 4 small Persian cucumbers)
• ½ tsp salt
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp chili crisp (or chili oil)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced

👩‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS
1. Smash the cucumbers with the flat side of a knife or a rolling pin, then break them into bite-size pieces.
2. Toss with the salt and let sit for 10 minutes, then drain off the liquid.
3. Whisk together the garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and chili crisp.
4. Toss the cucumbers in the dressing.
5. Top with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve cold.

💡 Tip: Smashing instead of slicing creates rough edges that soak up more dressing.

10/27/2026

Marry Me Chicken Pasta: creamy, garlicky, with sun-dried tomatoes 😍🍝

It's easier than it looks, and it's all made in one pan. Save it for date night!

🛒 INGREDIENTS (serves 4)
• 450 g (1 lb) chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup (70 g) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ¼ tsp chili flakes
• 250 g (9 oz) penne
• Fresh basil, to finish

👩‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, then drain and set aside.
2. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through, then remove it from the pan.
4. In the same pan, cook the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute.
5. Pour in the broth and simmer for 3 minutes.
6. Stir in the cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes. Simmer for 4–5 minutes until thickened.
7. Return the chicken to the pan, add the pasta, and toss to coat. Top with fresh basil.

💡 Tip: Save a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce if it gets too thick.

10/27/2026

Smash Burger Tacos: crispy, cheesy, and on the table in 20 minutes 🌮🍔

Save this for your next busy weeknight!

🛒 INGREDIENTS (serves 4)
• 450 g (1 lb) ground beef (80/20)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 8 small flour tortillas (15 cm / 6 in)
• 1 cup (110 g) shredded cheddar
• Shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sliced pickles

Burger sauce:
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp pickle juice
• 1 tbsp finely diced onion

👩‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix all the sauce ingredients and set aside.
2. Divide the beef into 8 balls (about 55 g each) and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
4. Place a beef ball on the pan, lay a tortilla on top, and press down hard with a spatula for 10 seconds until the beef is thin and covers the tortilla.
5. Cook for 2 minutes until the edges are crispy, then flip.
6. Sprinkle with cheese and cook for 1 more minute, then fold in half.
7. Fill with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and a drizzle of sauce. Repeat with the rest.

💡 Tip: Press the beef firmly right at the start. The thin edges are what get crispy.

10/27/2026

This Crispy Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza is high in protein, ready in 30 minutes, and has no dough 🍕🔥

Save this for your next easy dinner!

🛒 INGREDIENTS (serves 2)
• 1 cup (225 g) cottage cheese
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• ¼ tsp salt
• ⅓ cup (80 ml) pizza sauce
• ¾ cup (85 g) shredded mozzarella
• Toppings: pepperoni, cherry tomatoes, or olives
• Fresh basil and chili flakes, to finish

👩‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F and line a tray with parchment paper.
2. Blend the cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt until smooth.
3. Spread the mixture into a thin rectangle, about 1 cm thick.
4. Bake for 20–25 minutes until set and golden.
5. Add the sauce, mozzarella, and toppings.
6. Bake or broil for 5 more minutes until bubbly.
7. Finish with basil and chili flakes, slice, and enjoy!

💡 Tip: Blend the batter until completely smooth for the crispiest crust.

10/23/2026

Instant Pot Beef Brisket
Ingredients:

Beef:

4 lb beef brisket
2 tbsp olive oil
Dry Rub:

2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp mustard powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp salt
BBQ Sauce:

1 cup BBQ sauce
1 cup ketchup
¼ cup honey
1 tbsp apple c***r vinegar
3 cloves garlic, sliced
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp liquid smoke
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ cup low sodium chicken broth
Instructions:

Combine dry rub ingredients and rub all over the brisket.
Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl.
Set Instant Pot to high sauté setting, add oil, and sear brisket on all sides (3-5 minutes per side).
Pour sauce over brisket, close lid, and set to Manual/High Pressure for 75 minutes.
After the cycle, allow natural release for 15 minutes, then remove brisket.
Simmer sauce in Instant Pot on sauté setting until reduced by half (about 15 minutes).
Slice brisket and serve with sauce.

10/19/2026

Golden Honey-Cranberry Chicken with Creamy Ricotta and Festive Herbs

10/19/2026

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup chocolate chips
½ cup melted butter
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ⅓ cups mashed bananas (about 3 medium)
Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir in chocolate chips.
In another bowl, mix melted butter, sugars, and vanilla. Beat in eggs, then fold in bananas.
Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring just until mixed.
Pour into loaf pan, top with more chocolate chips if desired, and bake for 50-60 minutes.
Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.

10/19/2026

It’s show and tell time! 🌸 Drop a picture of your absolute favorite plant, flower, or corner in your garden right now. I want to see what you're growing!

10/19/2026

Golden hour in the garden, where time slows down and the soul grows 🌿✨

10/19/2026

Cream Cheese Corn Casserole

Cheesy Cream Cheese Corn Casserole

Ingredients:

2 cans (15 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) creamed corn
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 sleeve (about 40) Ritz crackers, crushed
Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine the drained whole kernel corn, creamed corn, softened cream cheese, melted butter, sour cream, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Spread the corn mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate bowl, crush the Ritz crackers until fine crumbs form. Sprinkle the crushed crackers evenly over the top of the corn mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes

Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 8 servings

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