General Recipes

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 45 mins | Yield: 6 Servings

Sausage, ravioli, cheese, and a lot more! This Easy White Ravioli Casserole is the ultimate comfort food! In less than an hour, this casserole will surely make your day extra special! I’m sure you and your family are going to love it. Perfect for dinner when everyone is around. You don’t need to worry about leftovers because there won’t be any. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

2 cups baby spinach, chopped, packed

(1) 9.6-ounce bag of pre-cooked sausage crumbles

(2) 25-ounce bags of frozen or premade cheese ravioli

cracked black pepper

(2) 15-ounce jars of Alfredo sauce, (I like to use basil Alfredo sauce.)

Directions:

Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.

Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of Alfredo sauce into a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it evenly. You can also use a large casserole dish.

Add the ravioli over the sauce and arrange them intact, followed by 1 cup of chopped spinach and 1/2 of the sausage. Top everything with cracked pepper. Repeat the process with the rest of the ingredients ending with the sauce, cheese, and pepper.

Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until the top turns brown.

Remove from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes at room temperature.

Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes:

Feel free to add red peppers if you want a spicy version.

You can cook this Easy White Ravioli Casserole in the slow cooker. Just layer the ingredients and cook everything for about 3 to 4 hours on a low setting.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 35 mins | Yield: 18 Servings

Simple and delicious! This Yummy Carrot Cake is composed of amazing flavors. I’m sure your entire family is going to love it! It can yield up to 18 servings so everybody gets a piece! In just 35 minutes, you will surely enjoy this spectacular cake! Just follow these simple ingredients and easy steps, and you are good to go!

Ingredients:

2 Eggs, slightly beaten

2 1/2 c shredded/grated carrots

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 c brown sugar, packed

1/4 c white sugar

1 1/2 c all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

2 c Cream Cheese Frosting

1/2 c canola oil or vegetable oil

A pinch of nutmeg is optional- but I think is necessary

Directions:

Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.

Apply cooking spray to a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Add baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, flour, and baking powder into a mixing bowl. Whisk until well mixed.

In a separate mixing bowl, add white sugar, vanilla, eggs, brown sugar, and grated carrots. Stir until well mixed.

Transfer the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, then stir until just combined.

Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean after inserting it in the middle.

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to rest at room temperature.

Pour the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake and spread it evenly.

Serve and enjoy!

Note:

Place any leftovers in an airtight container, then place them inside the fridge.

These Lemon Cream Cheese Bars are so great that you don’t need to think twice to consider trying this recipe. The perfect dessert you will ever serve is only a couple of minutes away from achieving. You are so in for a treat. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 tbsp butter, melted

2 (8 oz.) packages of cream cheese, softened

1/2 c white sugar

Two lemons, zested and juiced, divided

3 tbsp white sugar

2 (8 oz.) packages of refrigerated crescent roll dough (such as Pillsbury® Recipe Creations®), divided

cooking spray

Directions:

Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.

Line with aluminium foil a 9×13-inch baking dish, then apply cooking spray on it.

Add 1 can of crescent roll into the prepared baking dish, then press it to the bottom and sides.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add lemon juice and lemon zest. Beat until well blended.

Add 1/2 cup sugar and cream cheese. Beat for a few minutes until the texture becomes smooth.

Pour the mixture on top of the dough and spread it evenly.

Add the 2nd dough over the cream cheese layer and unroll it. Press the bottom and sides as well.

Brush the dough with melted butter.

In a mixing bowl, add the rest of the lemon zest and 3 tbsp of sugar. Stir until well blended. Sprinkle the mixture on top of the dough.

Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the top turns golden brown.

Remove from the oven and allow it to rest for 20 minutes at room temperature.

Transfer onto a clean cutting board, then slice it into even squares. Place them inside the fridge to chill for an hour.

Serve and enjoy!

Note:

Place any leftovers in an airtight container, then place them inside the fridge.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Yield: 4 to 5 Servings

I wanted to cook something for my family with kielbasa. Luckily, I thought of this recipe I learned a couple of months ago! This One-Pot Kielbasa Pasta is something simple yet packed with delicious flavors! Perfect for picky eaters like my kids. The best thing about this is that it’s pretty cheap! You don’t need to worry about leftovers because there won’t be any, I’m sure of that! Here you go! All you need are these simple ingredients, and you are good to go! In less than an hour, dinner will be served. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

8 ounces dry pasta (small pasta)

1/2 c milk or heavy cream

2 cloves garlic, minced

1-pound smoked kielbasa or turkey/chicken sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick

1 (10 ounces) can of diced tomatoes

1.5 c diced onion

2 c low-sodium chicken broth

1 c shredded Cheddar cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, each

1/3 c thinly sliced scallions, for garnish

1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

Place a 4-quart sauté pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.

Add olive oil and allow it to become hot.
Add the smoked kielbasa and onions, then cook for a few minutes until brown.

Add the garlic, then sauté for 30 seconds or until aromatic.

Add the tomatoes, pasta, chicken broth, seasonings, and heavy cream. Stir until well blended.

Cook everything for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.

Remove the pan from the stove, then add half a cup of cheese and stir until melted completely.

Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top, then cover the pan and allow the cheese to melt completely.

Sprinkle the scallions on top to garnish.

Serve right away and enjoy!

Yield: 4 Servings

I love this Saucy Hungarian Red Potato Goulash so much that I want you all to taste it! Sausage and potatoes with delicious spices, sound amazing, right? This recipe is my personal favorite. I am very confident that you are going to love it. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

10 medium-size red skin potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch thick circles (about 2 ¾ pounds)

2 onions, quartered and thinly sliced

1 ½ c chicken stock

1 garlic clove, pressed through a garlic press

2 tbsp butter

1 ½ tsp paprika

1 (14 oz.) smoked sausage, sliced on the bias into thin medallions

1 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley

Salt

¾ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Olive oil

Directions:

Place a large non-stick pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.

Add 1 tbsp of oil and allow it to become hot.

Add the sausages, then cook for a few minutes until brown. Transfer onto a clean plate.

Add butter into the empty pan and allow it to melt.

Add the onion slices, then cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until a bit caramelized.

Add garlic and sauté for a minute or until aromatic. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.

Add the potato slices, then cook both sides for a few minutes or until they turn brown.

Pour in chicken stock, then stir until well mixed. Cover the pan and simmer everything for 15 minutes over medium-low heat.

Remove the cover, then cook the potato slices for 10 more minutes or until fork-tender.

Put the browned sausage back into the pan together with parsley, then stir everything until well combined.

Drizzle a bit of olive oil and season with more salt and pepper if needed.

Serve right away with bread. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Yield: 3 Servings

Chicken and green beans coated with the delicious lemon garlic butter sauce? It doesn’t get any better than that! This recipe is what you need today, I’m sure of it. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

3 tbsp butter, divided or (ghee for paleo diet)

1 tsp paprika

1/2 c (125ml) chicken stock

1 tsp onion powder

1 lb. (450g) of green beans, trimmed

3–6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 tsp salt and fresh cracked black pepper

1/2 c fresh chopped parsley

1 tbsp hot sauce (we used Sriracha)

Juice of 1/2 lemon + lemon slices, for garnish

1/4 tsp crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional

Directions:

Add paprika, salt, pepper, and onion powder into a mixing bowl. Whisk until well mixed.

Sprinkle the mixed seasoning over the chicken thighs, then toss until well coated. Set aside.

In a heat-proof bowl with 1/2 cup of water, add the green beans. Place it inside the microwave and heat for about 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.

Place a skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-low.

Add 2 tbsp of butter and allow it to melt.

Add the chicken thighs into the hot skillet, then cook each side for about 5 to 6 minutes or until they turn brown. Move the chicken onto a clean plate.

Add the rest of the butter into the empty skillet and allow it to melt.

Add the garlic, chopped parsley, pre-cooked beans, crushed red chili pepper flakes, and hot sauce into the skillet. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes.

Add chicken stock and lemon juice, then stir until well blended. Simmer for a few minutes until the texture of the sauce becomes a bit thick.

Put the chicken thighs back into the skillet, then toss everything until well combined. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.

Sprinkle more chili flakes and parsley over each serving to garnish.

Serve and enjoy!

Prep Time: 8 mins | Cook Time: 7 mins | Total Time: 15 mins | Yield: 3 Servings

Quick and easy noodle dish! In just 15 minutes, you enjoy these Lo Mein Noodles! A must-try recipe for a simple dinner with your family. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

500g / 1 pound Lo Mein, Hokkien, or other medium thickness egg noodles, fresh, prepared per packet

1/4 c (65ml) water

1 large red capsicum/bell pepper, sliced (or 2 small)

6 green onions, cut into 5 cm/2-inch lengths

1.5 tablespoon vegetable or peanut oil

2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 4 x 0.75cm / 1.75 x 1/3-inch batons

300g / 10oz chicken or other protein, sliced 0.5cm / 1/5-inch thick

2 garlic cloves, finely minced

1/2 onion, finely sliced

SAUCE:

2 tablespoons soy sauce or light soy sauce

1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine or Mirin

1/4 teaspoon white pepper (sub black)

2 tablespoons dark soy sauce

1 teaspoon white sugar (omit if using Mirin)

4 teaspoons cornflour / cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, toasted, optional

GARNISH (OPTIONAL):

Green onion, finely sliced

Directions:

Add dark soy and corn flour into a large bowl. Stir until well blended.

Add the rest of the ingredients for the sauce, then stir until well mixed.

Add chicken and 2 teaspoons of the sauce into a mixing bowl. Toss until well mixed.

Place a wok on the stove and turn the heat to high.

Add oil and allow it to become hot.

Add the garlic and onion, then sauté for about 30 seconds.

Add the chicken, then cook for about a minute.

Add the bell peppers and carrot, then sauté for 2 minutes or until soft.

Add the sauce, water, and noodles. Toss and cook everything for about 30 seconds.

Sprinkle the green onions, then toss again for one more minute. Make sure that the noodles are well coated with the delicious sauce.

Sprinkle more green onions over each serving to garnish.

Serve right away and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 461.22cal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 63.78g (21%) | Protein: 30.85g (62%) | Fat: 8.1g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 2.67g (17%) | Cholesterol: 95mg (32%) | Sodium: 1720.76mg (75%) | Potassium: 602.72mg (17%) | Fiber: 6.1g (25%) | Sugar: 8.23g (9%) | Vitamin A: 8299.02IU (166%) | Vitamin C: 59.55mg (72%) | Calcium: 47.54mg (5%) | Iron: 5.02mg (28%)

Yield: 9 Servings

These homemade biscuits are simply the best! Serve them with your favorite dishes, and you have yourself a meal to remember! The taste of the butter made these biscuits extra flavorful! Soft from the inside and crispy on the outside, you can never go wrong with these Butter Swim Biscuits! I got this recipe a couple of months ago, and I’m still in love with it to this day! Here you go! I have listed all the ingredients and directions so all you need to do is to follow them step by step for they will guide you to perfection! This recipe can yield up to 9 servings so everyone gets one! In less than an hour, you will thank me for sharing this recipe with you. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons salt

2 c buttermilk

4 teaspoons baking powder

4 teaspoons sugar

1 stick butter

2 1/2 c all-purpose flour

Directions:

Prepare the oven and preheat to 225 degrees C or 450 degrees F.

In a mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.

Add the buttermilk, then stir again, it forms into a dough.

Add butter into a heat-proof bowl, then place it inside the microwave and heat for a minute or until melted completely.

Transfer the melted butter into an 8×8-inch baking dish.

Add the dough over the melted butter and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Slice the dough into 9 even squares.

Place the dough inside the preheated oven and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until it turns golden brown.

Remove from the oven and allow the biscuits to rest for a few minutes at room temperature.

Serve warm with raspberry jam. Enjoy!

Note:

You can serve these biscuits any time of the day.

Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 15 mins | Yield: 6 Servings

Take those boring corn to the next level with this awesome recipe! This Grilled Mexican Corn (Elote) is so good. Well-seasoned corn that you can eat pretty much any time of the day! Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is one to try! I promise you that this will be the best decision you will ever make today. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1/2 c cotija cheese, crumbled

fresh lime juice, from about 2 medium limes

chili powder, cayenne powder, and/or smoked paprika, for sprinkling as desired

6 ears of fresh corn, husked and cleaned

1/4 c mayonnaise

1/4 c Mexican crema (sour cream may be substituted), or as necessary for consistency

2 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed

fresh cilantro for garnishing, optional

vegetable oil, for brushing

Directions:

Prepare the grill and preheat to medium-high.

Add garlic, mayonnaise, and Mexican crema into a medium mixing bowl. Stir until well blended. Add more Mexican crema if the texture of the mixture gets too thick.

Brush with oil the grates of the grill.

Place the corn over the grill, then cook all sides for about 8 to 10 minutes or until done.

Transfer the corn onto a clean plate, then brush them with the mayonnaise mixture.

Sprinkle cheese over the corn.

Squeeze lemon juice over each corn, then sprinkle smoked paprika, cayenne powder, and chili powder on top to season.

Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro on top to garnish.

Serve right away and enjoy!

Notes:

Place any leftovers in an airtight container, then place them inside the fridge. They can last up to 5 days.

You can serve this Grilled Mexican Corn with these:

Foil Pack Lime Cilantro Salmon

Grilled Steak Kabobs

Grilled Lime Cilantro Chicken

Grilled Carne Asada Tacos

Grilled Salsa Verde Chicken

Nutrition Facts:

Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 235 | TOTAL FAT: 16g | SATURATED FAT: 5g | TRANS FAT: 0g | UNSATURATED FAT: 10g | CHOLESTEROL: 22mg | SODIUM: 265mg | CARBOHYDRATES: 21g | FIBER: 3g | SUGAR: 5g | PROTEIN: 5g

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins | Yield: 6 Servings

Chicken marinated in soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, and a lot more! These Easy Chicken Kebabs will surely make your meal extra special! Whenever I crave a kebab, I always prepare this recipe. It is so easy and simple. It only requires eight ingredients. I am pretty sure you already have them right now! I can’t see any reason why you shouldn’t give this recipe a try. Invite your friends over, and don’t forget to share this recipe with them. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

skewers

½ lemon, juiced

3 multicolored bell peppers, cut into medium pieces

3 garlic cloves (minced)

1 teaspoon dried oregano

⅛ c olive oil

2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into medium pieces

⅛ c soy sauce

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken pieces, lemon juice, bell peppers, minced garlic cloves, dried oregano, olive oil, and soy sauce. Toss everything until the chicken pieces are well coated.

Place the bowl inside the fridge and marinate the chicken for 2 hours or 24 hours. (I suggest you marinate the chicken for 24 hours.)

Prepare the grill and preheat to medium-high.

Remove the chicken from the fridge.

Thread the chicken and bell peppers with the skewers.

Brush the grill with oil.

Add the chicken skewers over the grill, then cook each side for about 7 minutes or until done.

Remove the chicken from the grill and transfer them onto a clean plate.

Serve and enjoy!

Notes:

Feel free to use onions and mushrooms for this recipe instead of bell peppers.

You can cook these chicken kebabs in the oven if you do not have a grill.

Place any leftovers in an airtight container, then place them inside the fridge. They can last up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 420 kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 892mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2.3mg