Sunday, December 15, 2024

Keto Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps



These Keto Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps taste great and are great for a low-carb meal. This dish is easy to make and tastes great. It has spicy chipotle peppers, tender chicken, and fresh cilantro wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 8 large lettuce leaves such as butter or romaine
  • Optional toppings: avocado slices, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream

Instructions:

Put olive oil in a pan and heat it over medium-low heat

For one to two minutes, until the garlic and minced chipotle pepper smell good, add them to the pan

Chicken shreds, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper should all be mixed in

After 5 to 7 minutes, the chicken should be fully heated through and the flavors should be well mixed

Take it off the heat and add the chopped cilantro

Place the chicken mix on top of the lettuce leaves

You can add extra toppings if you want to

Serve right away after rolling up lettuce leaves


Friday, December 13, 2024

Instant Pot Pot Roast



A hearty pot roast cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot, resulting in tender meat and flavorful vegetables.

Ingredients:

  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper

Turn on the Instant Pot and select 'Saute

' Add olive oil and sear the roast on all sides until browned

Remove the roast and set aside

Saute onions and garlic until softened

Stir in tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary

Place the roast back into the Instant Pot

Add beef broth, carrots, and potatoes

Secure the lid, set to 'Manual' for 60 minutes

Once done, allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes

Release any remaining pressure and open the lid

Slice the roast and serve with vegetables

Enjoy your delicious Instant Pot Pot Roast!


Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches



Indulge in the ultimate treat with these homemade chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches. Chewy, soft cookies loaded with chocolate chips sandwich creamy, flavorful ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • Your favorite ice cream flavor

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 350F 175C and put parchment paper on a baking sheet

Mix flour and baking soda together in a small bowl

Put butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl and mix them together until they are light and fluffy

The egg and vanilla extract should be added and mixed in well

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix them together until they are just barely mixed

Add the chocolate chips and mix them in

Place rounded tablespoons of cookie dough on a baking sheet that has been prepared, leaving space between each cookie

Place in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown

Let the cookies cool all the way down on the baking sheet

Once the cookies are cool, put a lot of your favorite flavor of ice cream on the bottom of one of them

On top of the ice cream, put the bottom side of another cookie

This will make a sandwich

Press down gently to keep the cookies together

Do it again with the rest of the ice cream and cookies

You can serve them right away or wrap each one in plastic wrap and freeze them to enjoy later


Saturday, December 7, 2024

Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad



This refreshing cucumber tomato avocado salad is bursting with fresh flavors and textures. It's a perfect side dish or light meal for any occasion.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cucumbers, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 avocados, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine diced cucumbers, tomatoes, avocados, red onion, and cilantro

Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the salad

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Gently toss everything together until well mixed

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving


Thursday, December 5, 2024

Chocolate Hazelnut Parfait



Indulge in the rich and sweet layers of chocolate hazelnut parfait, a delightful dessert in a glass that combines the creamy goodness of whipped cream with the nutty crunch of hazelnuts and the irresistible taste of chocolate. Perfectly sweet and satisfying!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup crushed hazelnuts
  • 1/2 cup chocolate shavings
  • 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate hazelnut spread until well combined

Take serving glasses and layer the chocolate hazelnut mixture at the bottom

Add a layer of crushed hazelnuts on top of the chocolate mixture

Repeat the layering process until the glass is filled, ending with a dollop of whipped cream on top

Sprinkle chocolate shavings and crushed graham crackers as the final garnish

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld

Serve chilled and enjoy the decadent chocolate hazelnut parfait!


Keto Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These Keto Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps taste great and are great for a low-carb meal. This...