Three Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

 

Three Cheese  Baked Mac and Cheese

Being in Europe for now, I miss one of my North American dishes, Mac and cheese. So in order to keep me happy with something from home, I have to make it myself. For this is not a traditional dish here. I just give it, my own touch.

I hope you enjoy the recipe, for the three-cheese goes and blends perfectly together. It will always turn out perfect and creamy. 

Let me know how yours turned out. 

Ingredients

1/2 pkg.             -  Elbow macaroni pasta 

1 1/2 cups         -  Heavy cream, using 12%

1 cup                  -  Cheddar cheese (any kind), extra for topping

1/2 cup              -  Monterey Jack cheese, extra for topping

1/2 cup              -  Smoked Gouda cheese, extra for topping

1 tsp.                  -  Garlic powder

1 tsp.                  -  Onion powder

1/2 tsp.              -  White pepper 

Salt - as needed

Toppings  -  Parsley 

Options -  1/2 tsp.  cayenne pepper

Notes;

-  Stop cooking the past two minutes before the time limit.

-  Do not drain the past under the water.

-  Cheese sauce has to be on the liquidity side, for the pasta will absorb it.

For more information, please see the video below;

Three Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Best Garlic Bread Recipe

 

Best Garlic Bread When it comes to garlic bread, my wife and I are 100% in. In this recipe, I make it super easy to make and it will always turn out a thing of perfection.

I added cheese to it, to make it even better, and when it comes to the crunch, it is out of this world. Just think of the butter and garlic mixed together and with cheese, it's one delicious meal.

Let me know how yours turned out and what kind of topping did you use. Ingredients 1 - Long french bread (fresh) 1/3 cup - Butter, unsalted 5-6 cloves - Garlic, minced 1 1/2 pinch - Oregano 1/ 2 tsp. - Hot chili flakes 1/4 tsp. - Salt, kosher As needed - Mozzarella, shredded Toppings - Chopped parsley, chives Bake - Grill on middle rack at 350 Farinahight for 10 to 15 minutes.

For more information, please see the video below:

Best Garlic Bread Recipe

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Hasselback Potatoes With Garlic Recipe

Hasselback Potatoes With Garlic

These baked potatoes are awesome. Have them on their own as a meal or as a side dish. So easy to make and to serve, just make a lot ahead of time and then pop them into the oven, and they're ready.   Just make sure you make extra if you are going to have a party or gathering. 

Let me know how yours turned out and did you what other toppings did you add to it. 

Ingredients 

2 1/2 to 3 lbs.         -  Med. potatoes with skin on. 

Homemade  Pesto 

1 cup             -  Fresh basil leaves, (not packed)

2 tbsp.           -  Pine nuts or cashews

1 -2 cloves    -  Garlic 

1/2 tsp.         -  Salt 

1/3 cup         -  Olive oil

Toppings 

- Add butter

- Parsley, chopped 

- Chives, chopped 

- Dill, chopped 

- Sour cream

- Bacon bits

For more information, please see the video below.

 

Hasselback Potatoes With Garlic Recipe

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Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad Recipe

 

Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad Recipe

Want a perfect picnic salad, here it is. Easy to make and can be served anytime or anywhere. Perfect for the office lunch or even a snack. 

Ingredients

Vinaigrette Dressing 

3 tbsp.           -   Dijon mustard 

1/4 cup         -  Apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup         -  Rice vinegar

1 tsp.             -  White sugar 

3/4 tsp.         -  Salt, kosher 

1/2 tsp.         -  Cayenne pepper (option)

1/2 cup         -  Olive oil, added in parts.

2 tsp.             -  Fresh dill, chopped 

2 tsp.             -  Fresh parsley 

1 tsp.             -  Chives, chopped

1 tsp.             -  Fresh basil

Salad 

1/2 pkg.         -  Corkscrew pasta

1 cup              -  Snow peas

1 cup              -  Finely sliced carrots

1 cup              -  Broccoli florets, bite-size pieces

1 cup              -  Cherry tomatoes, sliced 

1/4 cup          -  Finely chopped red onions

1/2 cup          -  Sliced red bell pepper

For more information, please see the video below;

Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad Recipe

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Sun-Dried Tomatoes With Broccoli Pasta Recipe

Sun-Dried Tomatoes With Broccoli Pasta  Recipe

Well, you can now call me the salad or soup guy. I am uploading more of these recipes because everyone is requesting more. So, here you have it, please enjoy. 

Ingredients 

1/2 pkg.           -   Bow-tie pasta or other

2 cups.             -   Broccoli, bite-sized pieces 

1/2 cup            -   cherry tomatoes, sliced 

2-3 tbsp.          -   Olive oil

2 tbsp.              -   Garlic, minced

1/2 cup            -   Sun-dried tomatoes

1/4 cup            -   Parsley, chopped 

1 -2 tbsp.         -   Parmesan cheese, grated

1/4 cup            -   Black or green olives, sliced

Salt and pepper to taste

Options -  Hot red pepper flakes, lemon juice, goat cheese, parmigiana cheese

For more information, please see the video below;

Sun-Dried Tomatoes With Broccoli Pasta Recipe

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Southwestern Black Bean Skinny Salad

Southwestern Black Bean Skinny Salad

I love this salad and I cannot get enough of it. It's the perfect lunch to take to work, it's is so Diversified for your immediate family or for a party. It can be used as a side dish or a main meal or even a topping for tortillas.

The serving of 1 cup is around 165 calories and 7 grams of fat. 

Ingredients 

1 can                -  Black beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup            -  Corn, rinsed and drained 

3/4 cup            -  Cherry tomatoes, sliced

1 med.             -  Avocado, chopped 

1 sm.                -  Red onion, finely chopped 

1/4 cup            -  Green onion, chopped

1/4 cup            -  Parsley, chopped

 

Dressing

1 tbsp.             -  Apply cider vinegar

1 tbsp.             -  Olive oil

1 sm.                -  Juice of lime or lemon 

1 tbsp.              -  Red hot peppers, chopped. (option)

Salt and pepper to taste.

For more information, please see the video below.

Southwestern Black Bean Skinny Salad

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Portuguese Style Sauteed Shrimp Recipe

 

Portuguese Style Sauteed Shrimp Recipe

Well, here is one of my favorites meals, sauteed shrimp. I like serving this to my family and friends and watch their faces glow as they dash to the serving table.

Is shrimp good for you, can you lose weight?

 

Shrimp is low in calories, carbs, and fat, but high in protein and essential micronutrients. It is also quite beneficial for your health and may promote better heart health.

   

Ingredients 

2 lbs.                  -  Shrimp, with or without a head,

                               deveined or not.

4 to 6 cloves      -  Crushed  garlic 

1 sm.                   -  Onion, finely chopped 

1/4 cup               -  White wine or beer    

1 tbsp.                -   Hot pepper, sliced  

1 Tbsp.               -   Tomato paste 

1 tsp.                  -   Piri Piri hot sauce 

1 tsp.                  -   Paprika, sweet  

2 tbsp.                -   Butter, unsalted 

1 tsp.                  -   Honey

2 tbsp.                -   Olive oil 

  

Lemon juice  to taste 

Salt and pepper to taste 

Toppings -  parsley,  lemon wedges

Tips:  

-  Do not overcook the shrimp, if you do, it will be hard and chewy.

-  Sauce can be strained or leave it as it is.

-  Leave the heads on during the cooking to give flavor to the sauce. 

-  If you want, remove the heads after you are finished cooking. 

For more information, please see the video below;

Portuguese Style Sauteed Shrimp Recipe

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Greek Skinny Pasta Salad Recipe

 

Greek Skinny Pasta Salad Recipe

This has to be one of my favorite recipes for lunch at my office. It heats up really fast in the microwave and in seconds I have the perfect meal. I have to say that I do not like to buy lunch for I tend to go to the fattier foods and that causes a problem for me. So I would rather make my meal myself.

Apple cider vinegar Apple cider vinegar has various healthful properties, including antimicrobial and antioxidant effects. What's more, evidence suggests it may offer health benefits, such as aiding weight loss, reducing cholesterol, lowering blood sugar levels. Bell peppers Bell peppers are rich in many vitamins and antioxidants, especially vitamin C and various carotenoids. Serving - one cup, approximately 180 calories. Ingredients 1/2 pkg. - Whole grain or gluten-free pasta 3/4 cup - Cherry tomatoes, split 1/2 cup - Red bell pepper, cubed 1/2 cup - Black olives, pitted and sliced 1 med. - Cucumber, peeled 3/4 cup - Feta cheese, cubed Sauce 1 tbsp. - Apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp. - Olive oil 1/2 med. - Juice of a lemon or lime 1 tsp. - Garlic powder 1 tsp. - Oregano Salt and pepper to taste

For more information, please see the video below;  

Greek Skinny Pasta Salad Recipe video

The Best And The Easiest Sushi Recipe

 

Wasabi Tuna Sushi Recipe Do you like Sushi, do you like tuna. This is my Western version of Tuna Sushi. It is easy and convenient because it uses can tuna. Go ahead and see how easy and good it is. Now, this is my Wife's favorite sushi recipe because she will not eat raw fish, so I really designed this for her. When it comes to making sushi at home, almost everyone thinks that it is an impossible task. When it is one of the easiest things to make that can give you so much satisfaction and everyone will praise you for it. Try it here now and see just how easy it is to make, you really can not go wrong. I really hope you really enjoy this recipe. Please let me know how yours turned out and/or did you add anything else to it. Ingredients Makes 4 rolls; 1 - Can of chunky Tuna (albacore or same) in oil or in water. 1 Pkg. of Nori 1 Cup - Pre-ready Sushi rice 1 to 2 Tbsp. - Mayo, low-fat 1 to 2 squirts - Lemon juice, or halve of an sm. lemon 1 to Tsp. - Wasabi Salt to taste 1/2 Sweet red pepper, sliced thin Few stems of green onions Options - Smoked salmon, parsley leaves, avocado

Homemade Sushi rice 1 Cup - Sushi rice 1/4 Cup - White vinegar 1/2 Tsp. - Sugar 1/2 Tsp. - Salt 1) Make the sushi rice as per instructions on the package. 2) Mix the vinegar, sugar, and salt together. 3) Add the rice after it is done to a large bowl or pan. 4) Slowly add a bit at a time of the mixture to the rice while folding (not stirring) the rice over until the rice has absolved everything. 5) Spread the rice all around and let dry, fanning it will help it go faster.

For more information, please see the video above.

Best Baked Rice And Beans Recipe

 

Best Baked Rice And Beans Well, here it is, my favorite dish that I just love to take to work for my lunch. Now, this is Spanish-style baked rice and beans. When the rice sucks up the salsa and with the beans, all that incredibly delicious combination makes this one outstanding recipe. Now I have to tell you that my wife was mad at me because I did not iron the kitchen towel, so forgive me if you noticed. I have to say that I am very multi-talented but ironing I have no idea how to do it. Well, maybe next time I will try it. So back to the dish, hope you enjoy it and please let me know if you did anything different to it. Ingredients 2 cups - Basmati rice or other long-grain rice 2 cans - Red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 tsp. - Kosher salt or to taste 1 tsp. - Grounded black pepper or to taste 2 tsp. - Cumin, powdered 1/2 tsp. - Chilli powder 1/4 cup - Olive oil 1 jar - Tomato salsa (16 ounces) 2 1/2 cups - Chicken broth 2 tbsp - Chopped parsley Notes - Cover the dish very tightly with aluminum foil and put an oven tray on top of the dish to add more pressure for the cooking process. Cooking time - 1 hour and 10 mins at 350 F. - When the cooking is done, check the tenderness of the rice and if need be, add some water and return the dish to the oven until the rice is tender.

For more information, please see the video above.

Perfect Classic Boiled Eggs Every Time Recipe

 

Perfect Classic Boiled Eggs Every Time I know, I know, Boiled eggs? are you kidding me, I was making those hundreds at a time when I was studying back in school. Yes, but I made this video to be added to my Classic basic cooking playlist where anyone that has started to cook or has to cook sometime in their life can look up a simple easy recipe to make. I find this technic the best for it turns out perfect every time, the egg's hardness can be controlled by the timing that cooks the egg to perfection. Just try it and see how good they turn out, you will be surprised. Let me know how yours turned out. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ingredances - Eggs, eggs, and more eggs Salt and pepper to taste Toppings - Parsley, chives, mayo, etc.

For more information, please see the video above. 

Portuguese-Style Chorizo And Chicken Pasta Recipe

  

Portuguese-Style Chorizo And Chicken Pasta Ok, here it is, if I had to have only one dish to live on, this would be it. It is a complete meal and it just goes perfectly together with all the ingredients. With the cream and mozzarella, it blends in so perfectly with the chicken and the chorizo. we can say that it is a match made in heaven. The sausage just releases its flavor all around, making this did an outstanding party favorite. Try it and let me know how yours turned out. Ingredients 2 each - Chicken breasts, chopped 1 each - Chorizo sausage, sweet or hot 1 lb. - Macaroni pasta, or other 1 1/2 cups - Bell mushrooms or other 1 med. - Red pepper 2 - 3 cloves - Garlic, minced 1 cup - Light or heavy cream 1 1/2 cups - Mozzarella cheese, chopped 1/3 cup - Mozzarella for topping 1 tsp. - Basil, dried Salt and pepper to taste Toppings Parsley, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, sliced olives Options Add 1/2 cup white wine

For more information, please see the video above.

Crispy Potato Garlic Wedges Recipe

 

Crispy Potato Garlic Wedges Recipe

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Crispy Potato Garlic Wedges

Going to have that party or get together and do not know what to serve. Well here it is, serve it as a main dish or a side dish, any way you do it, it will always be a great hit. The only problem you will have is that it will go very fast, so keep that oven hot and ready for the second and third batch.

Ingredients 1 1/2 Potatoes - Peeled or skin on cut into wedges 1 to 2 tbsp. - Olive oil 1 tsp. - Garlic oil 1 to 2 tsp. - Onion flakes 1 tbsp. - Sweet paprika Salt and pepper to taste

For more information, please see the video above.

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes Recipe

 

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

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Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Well, here is another potato recipe for my new Playlist "Classic - Everyday Basic Recipes" where you can find basic recipes that are classic and have been used for generations.

It seems that everyone just loves potatoes for they are so diversified and you can not count how many dishes you can come up with. This recipe is so easy to make and I know that your family or friends will love you for it.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. - Potatoes peeled or leave the skin on, cut into 1-inch cubes. 1 tbsp. - Olive oil 1 tsp. - Garlic powder 1 tsp. - Onion flakes or powder 1 tsp. - Dried rosemary. Salt and pepper as needed Toppings - Fresh rosemary, Chopped parsley

For more information, please see the video above.

Perfect Fluffy Scrambled Eggs Every Time

 

Perfect Fluffy Scrambled Eggs Every Time

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Perfect Fluffy Scrambled Eggs Every Time

I made this scrambled recipe on another video called 5-Ways to make eggs (link below). I had a few subscribers ask me to breakdown the video into each egg recipe. Now I will add this recipe to my new Playlist called " Classic - Everyday Basic Recipes" where it will be for everyday basic cooking.

Ingredients 3 large or medium eggs ( free-range ) Splash of milk 1/2 Tsp. of cooking oil 1 Tbsp. of Butter Salt and pepper to taste

For more information, please see the video.

Garlic Crushed Potato Recipe

 

Garlic Crushed Potato Recipe

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Garlic Crushed Potato Recipe

I just love this recipe, the potatoes with their skins on with the crispness of the flattened potatoes makes this one awesome dish. When I have a party, I always make a lot of these for it is so easy and fast to make them and always a party favorite.

If you would like them to be more crispy, then towards the end of the baking time, just turn on the upper oven grill and leave to for about several minutes. Let me know how yours turned out.

Ingredients

2 lbs. - Baby potatoes or medium potatoes, quartered As needed Garlic and onion powder Smoked paprika Olive oil as needed. Pepper salt

For more information, please see the video above.

Baked Potatoes - 3 ways Recipes

 

Baked Potatoes -  3 ways Recipes

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Baked Potatoes -  3 ways Recipes

Ah, the potato. We fry, boil and bake them and they come in hundreds of varieties from all over the world.

Of course, there are hundreds of recipes out there on the internet and I know that they are all great. But, here I am giving your my best traditional recipes that I like best. Easy, fast, and using basic ingredients that use, gives this the perfect recipe to serve to your family or friends.

Give it a try and let me know how yours turned out.

Start - Crispy Garlic Baked Potatoes Wedges

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. - Potatoes peeled or leave the skin on, cut into wedges.

1 tbsp. - Olive oil 1 tsp. - Garlic powder

1 tbsp. - Smoked paprika

1 tsp. - Onion flakes or powder Salt and pepper as needed

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Toppings - Finely grated parmesan cheese, Chopped parsley

3:50 - Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. - Potatoes peeled or leave the skin on, cut into 1-inch cubes.

1 tbsp. - Olive oil 1 tsp. - Garlic powder

Salt and pepper as needed

1 tsp. - Onion flakes or powder 1 tsp. - Dried rosemary.

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Toppings - Fresh rosemary, Chopped parsley

6:36 - Classic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. - Potatoes peeled and cut into 4 pieces.

1/3 cup - Sourcream 2 tbsp. - Butter

Options - Extra milk as needed, Chopped parsley

Salt and pepper as needed

For more information, please see the video.

Sliced Potato Cake Recipe

 Sliced Potato Cake Recipe When it comes to comfort food and diet, it does not always come together. Now, this dish does not follow the rules, for I get both of two worlds. I just love potatoes but I like them fried I guess because of the oil in the fry but in this dish, it has all the taste I want without adding all those calories. This is perfect for a party or just a family meal, or to have it as a side dish or just on its own. Let me know how yours turned out and did you add anything different to it.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ingredients 2 lbs. - Potatoes, sliced as thin as possible. 3 tbsp. - Olive oil 3/4 tsp. - Ground pepper 1/2 tsp. - Garlic powder 1 tsp. - Onion powder 1 tsp. - Sweet paprika 1 tsp. - Italian herbs/ seasoning (mix) 3/4 tsp. - Salt Toppings - Parsley, sour cream. Options - Hot paprika, cayenne pepper Italian herbs: Oregano, Marjoram, Thyme, Basil, Rosemary. For more information, please see the video.

Sesame Chicken with Asian Sauce Recipe

Sesame Chicken with Asian Sauce This recipe for me is tastier than take-away anytime. This gives you a superb taste with its sweet, salty, sticky, and a bit spicy that pulls everything together. Make sure that you make extra for this dish will go very fast.

Let me know how yours turned out and did you do anything different to it.

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Ingredients 2 Chicken breast fillets, chopped into bite-size chunks. 3 to 3 tbsp. - Cooking oil 2 med. - Eggs 1 cup - All-purpose flour 2 tbsp. - Corn starch 1/2 tsp. - Ground pepper 1/2 tsp. - Garlic, powdered 1 tsp. - Sweet paprika Sauce: 1 tbsp. - Sesame oil 1 tbsp. - Garlic powder 1 tbsp. - Rice vinegar 2 tbsp. - Honey 2 tbsp. - Hot sauce (more to taste) 3 tbsp. - Ketchup 2 tbsp. - Brown sugar 4 tbsp. - Soy sauce (low-sodium) Salt and pepper to taste. To serve - On a bed of rice - Sesame topping - Chopped green onions - Chopped parsley For more information, please see the video.

 Potato Omelette - Only 3 Main Ingredients

I just love potatoes like most people and I cannot get enough of them. So when it comes to potato omelets or pancakes, you can count me in. 

I like this recipe because it is a real crowd pleaser and I get great compliments on it.  It goes perfectly with almost anything from breakfast, a side dish a just a complete meal by itself. 

Remember when cooking this omelet, keep the heat on med heat so it will cook through the potatoes and it will give it enough time for it to cook through and through.  If the heat is too high then it could burn or it will be cooked on the outside but raw on the inside.  As it is going, please give it a peak under the omelet an is how it is doing, and make adjustments to the heat. 

Let me know how yours turned out. 

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Ingredients 

1 to  1 1/2  lbs.     -    Potatoes 

2 to 3                     -    Eggs 

1 med.                   -    Onion 

 Salt and pepper to taste 

Options; 

Chopped parsley 

Add ham or other  ingredients

For more information, please see the video above.