Ingredients:

• 1 ready-rolled shortcrust pastry
• 8 slices bacon, chopped
• 3 onions, thinly sliced
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Lay the pastry in a 9-inch pie dish, trim the edges, and prick the base with a fork. Line with baking paper and baking beans, then bake for 15 minutes.
3. In a pan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside. In the same pan, add olive oil and caramelise the onions over low heat for 20 minutes.
4. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt, and pepper.
5. Spread the caramelised onions over the cooked pastry base, sprinkle with cooked bacon and grated cheddar.
6. Pour the egg mixture over the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set and golden brown.

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Kcal: 450 kcal | Servings: 8 servings

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Ingredients:

• 2 bananas
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions:

1. Peel the bananas and slice them into 1/2 inch thick slices.
2. Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
3. Melt the butter in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the banana slices and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over them.
5. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and caramelized.
6. Serve warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 6 minutes | Total Time: 11 minutes

Kcal: 150 kcal | Servings: 2 servings

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Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions:

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the mushrooms and cook until they are soft, about 10 minutes.
3. Stir in the cinnamon, coriander, and cumin, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Add the chopped spinach and cook until it wilts, about 2 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes

Kcal: 110 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

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Ingredients:

• For the Meatballs:
• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• For the Spinach Alfredo Sauce:
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Additional:
• Cooked pasta, for serving

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
3. Form into 1-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through and lightly golden.
5. While meatballs are baking, make the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
6. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, bring to a simmer, and let cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
7. Add chopped spinach to the sauce, season with salt and pepper, and cook until spinach is wilted.
8. Serve meatballs over cooked pasta, topped with the spinach Alfredo sauce.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes

Kcal: 650 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

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Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 large onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 prebaked tart shell (9-inch)
• 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh thyme leaves for garnish

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden brown, about 25 minutes. Stir in sugar and balsamic vinegar, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. Sprinkle half of the Gruyere cheese over the bottom of the tart shell. Top with caramelized onions.
4. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the onions and sprinkle with the remaining Gruyere cheese.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is lightly browned.
6. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 55 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Kcal: 350 kcal | Servings: 8 servings

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Ingredients:

• 1 package (8.5 oz) cornbread mix
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 can (15 oz) cream-style corn
• 1 can (4 oz) green chilies, drained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon
• 1/2 cup diced green onions
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine cornbread mix, sour cream, cream-style corn, green chilies, half of the cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, eggs, and melted butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Pour the mixture into a greased skillet or baking dish.
4. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
6. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes

Kcal: 350 kcal | Servings: 8 servings

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 pound crawfish tails, cleaned
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, and vegetable oil. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
4. Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool, then crumble.
5. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until softened. Add crawfish, shrimp, Cajun seasoning, and parsley. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until seafood is cooked through.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
7. In a large bowl, mix the crumbled cornbread with the seafood mixture. Gradually add chicken broth until the mixture is moist but not soggy.
8. Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 65 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Kcal: 450 kcal | Servings: 8 servings

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Lemon slices (for serving)

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
3. Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
4. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated chicken pieces. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon slices on the side.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)

Kcal: 165 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

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Ingredients:

• 6 cups of day-old bread, cubed
• 3 large apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: Caramel sauce for drizzling

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Spread the bread cubes and chopped apples in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and apples, making sure all pieces are coated. Let sit for 15 minutes to absorb the liquid.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
6. Serve warm, drizzled with caramel sauce if desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Kcal: 350 kcal | Servings: 8 servings

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Ingredients:

• 2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the chicken cubes to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
4. Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the soaked skewers.
5. Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
6. Serve hot, garnished with extra grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning if desired.

Prep Time: 40 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 52 minutes

Kcal: 310 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

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