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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips. The perfect cookie recipe that never fails.
Ingredients:
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl
- Cream butter and both sugars until fluffy
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract
- Gradually blend in flour mixture
- Stir in chocolate chips
- Drop rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets
- Bake 9-11 minutes until golden brown
- Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack
Perfect Homemade Pizza Dough
Restaurant-quality pizza dough that's crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside.
Ingredients:
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2.25 tsp)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.25 cups warm water (110°F)
Instructions:
- Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water, let stand 10 minutes
- Mix flour and salt in large bowl
- Add yeast mixture and olive oil to flour
- Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic
- Place in oiled bowl, cover, let rise 1-2 hours until doubled
- Punch down dough and divide in half
- Roll out and add your favorite toppings
- Bake at 475°F (245°C) for 12-15 minutes
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Light, fluffy pancakes perfect for weekend breakfast. Ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
- In separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined
- Heat griddle or pan over medium heat
- Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake
- Cook until bubbles form on surface, then flip
- Cook another 1-2 minutes until golden brown
- Serve warm with maple syrup and butter
Quick Chicken Stir-Fry
Healthy, colorful vegetable and chicken stir-fry ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast (cubed)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions:
- Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and broth
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in wok or large pan over high heat
- Add chicken and cook 5-7 minutes until cooked through
- Remove chicken and set aside
- Add remaining oil and vegetables, stir-fry 4-5 minutes
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds
- Return chicken to pan, add sauce mixture
- Cook 2 minutes until sauce thickens
- Serve over rice or noodles
Classic Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce with homemade Caesar dressing, parmesan, and crunchy croutons.
Ingredients:
- 1 large head romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (shaved)
- Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, and Worcestershire
- Season dressing with salt and pepper
- Place chopped romaine in large bowl
- Add dressing and toss to coat evenly
- Top with croutons and parmesan
- Serve immediately
- Optional: Add grilled chicken for protein boost
Moist Banana Bread
The ultimate banana bread recipe - moist, flavorful, and perfect for using overripe bananas.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or walnuts
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan
- Mix mashed bananas with melted butter
- Stir in sugar, egg, and vanilla
- Add baking soda and salt, mix well
- Fold in flour until just combined (don't overmix)
- Add chocolate chips or nuts if desired
- Pour into prepared pan
- Bake 60-65 minutes until toothpick comes out clean
- Cool in pan 10 minutes, then remove
Hearty Vegetable Soup
Nutritious, comforting vegetable soup packed with flavor. Perfect for meal prep and freezes well.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 carrots (diced)
- 3 celery stalks (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 potatoes (cubed)
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat
- Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute
- Add tomatoes, broth, potatoes, green beans, thyme, and bay leaf
- Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 25-30 minutes
- Season with salt and pepper
- Remove bay leaf before serving
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired
Fresh Homemade Guacamole
Simple, authentic guacamole made with ripe avocados, lime, and fresh ingredients. Perfect for parties!
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 roma tomatoes (diced)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions:
- Cut avocados in half, remove pit and skin
- Mash avocados with fork in bowl (leave some chunks)
- Add lime juice and salt, mix well
- Fold in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic
- Add cayenne pepper if desired
- Taste and adjust seasoning
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips
- To store: Press plastic wrap directly on surface to prevent browning
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