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Cornmeal Muffins

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CORNMEAL MUFFINS Ingredients : Cornmeal - 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour - 1 Cup Brown Sugar - 1/2 Cup Baking Powder - 1/2 Teaspoon Salt - 1/2 Teaspoon Milk - 1 Cup Vegetable Oil - 1/4 Cup Egg - 1 Instructions: Step 1: Preheat your oven into 180 degrees Celsius and grease an 8-inch square baking dish or a similar-sized skillet . Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil and egg. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Don't over mix; a few lumps are okay. Step 5: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.  Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the tops are golden brown. Step 7: Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes in the muffin tin before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. ...

Chocolate Lava Cake

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CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE Ingredients: Butter - 3 Tablespoons Semi Sweet Chocolates - 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar - 1/2 Cup Egg - 1 Egg Yolk - 1 Vanilla - 1/2 Teaspoon Flour - 1/4 Cup Instructions: Step 1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Step 2: In a bowl, combine butter and chocolate and melt in microwave or on stove top. Stir every 30 seconds in the microwave until melted and smooth. Step 3: Add in powdered sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir until combined. Step 4: Add in flour and mix until just combined. Don't over stir. Step 5: Evenly divide mixture into the two ramekins. Step 6: Bake for 12-13 minutes or until the edges are firm but the center is still slightly soft. Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 minute. Step 7: Turn ramekin upside down onto a serving plate. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, serve with fresh berries and ice cream if desired.

Blondies

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BLONDIES Ingredients : Unsalted Butter - 1 Cup (Melted) Brown Sugar - 2 Cups Eggs - 2 Vanilla Extract - 1 Teaspoon All-Purpose Flour - 2 Cups Baking Powder - 1/2 teaspoon Salt - 1/2 teaspoon White Chocolate Chips - 1 Cup (or your choice of mix-ins like nuts or butterscotch chips) Instructions: Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Stir until well mixed. Step 3: Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until the batter is smooth. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Step 6: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips or your chosen mix-ins. Step 7: Pour the blondie batter into the greased baking pan, spreading it out evenly. Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the top is set and a ...

Dalgona Coffee

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DALGONA COFFEE Ingredients: Instant Coffee - 1 Tablespoon Sugar - 1 Tablespoons Hot Water - 1 Tablespoons Milk (any kind you prefer) Ice cubes (if making an iced version) Instructions: Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine the instant coffee, sugar, and hot water. Step 2: Use a hand mixer or a whisk to beat the mixture. Start at low speed and gradually increase too high. Continue whipping until the mixture becomes thick and light in color. This might take a few minutes. Step 3: In a glass, add ice cubes if making iced Dalgona coffee. Then pour in milk, leaving some space at the top. Step 4: Spoon the whipped coffee mixture on top of the milk. Step 5: You can garnish it with a dusting of cocoa powder or a sprinkle of cinnamon if you like. Step 6: Stir well before drinking to mix the coffee and milk. Enjoy your homemade Dalgona coffee! Note: Remember, you can adjust the sweetness and strength of the coffee to your taste by varying the amount of sugar and instant coffee used.

Gulab Jamun

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GULAB JAMUN  Ingredients: Milk Powder - 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour - 1/4 Cup Ghee - 1/4 Cup Baking Soda - A Pinch Milk - 1/4 Cup Oil or Ghee (For Frying) For the Sugar Syrup: Sugar - 1 Cup Water - 1 Cup Cardamom Powder - 1/2 Teaspoon  A Few Saffron Strands (Optional)  Instructions: Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine the milk powder, flour, ghee and a pinch of baking soda. Mix them well. Step 2: Add the milk gradually and kneed the mixture into a smooth, soft dough. You can add a little more milk if needed. Step 3: Divide the dough into small, equal-sized portions and roll them into smooth balls. Make sure there are no cracks in the balls. Step 4: Heat oil or ghee in a pan for frying over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, reduce the heat to low-medium and carefully add the dough balls. Step 5:  Fry the dough balls on low-medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown. This might take about 5-7 minutes. Step 6: While the Gulab jamuns are frying, prepare t...

Homemade Lasagna

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LASAGNA Ingredients : Lasagna Noodles - 500g Ground Beef - 450g Small Onion - 1 (Chopped) Garlic - 2 Cloves (minced) Crushed Tomatoes - 700g Tomato Paste - 340g 2Tomato Sauce - 340g Sugar - 2 Teaspoons Dried Basil - 2 Teaspoons Salt - 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano - 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper - 1/2 Teaspoon Ricotta Cheese - 3 Cups Egg - 1 Shredded Mozzarella Cheese - 3 Cups Grated Parmesan Cheese - 3/4 Cup Instructions: Step 1: Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Step 2: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic and sauté until they're tender. Step 3: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, sugar, basil, salt, oregano, and black pepper. Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Step 4: In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with the egg. Step 5: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Step 6: To assemble the lasagna, spread a small amount of the meat sauce in the bottom ...

Coconut Snowballs

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COCONUT  SNOWBALLS Ingredients: Sweetened Shredded Coconut - 3 Cups Sweetened Condensed Milk - 1/2 Cup Vanilla Extract - 1 Teaspoon Salt -1/8 Teaspoon Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips - 1 Cup (Optional, For dipping) Vegetable Shortening - 1 Tablespoon (If dipping in chocolate) Additional Shredded Coconut - For Filling Instructions: Step 1: Preheat your oven to 160 Celsius degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract and salt. Mix until well combined. Step 3: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form the mixture into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.  Step 4: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the coconut turns golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. Step 5: Remove the coconut balls from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet. Step 6: If you want to dip them in chocolate, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening together in th...