Seared Cod

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 8-10 minutes Materials: 4 cod fillets Juice of 1 lemon 4 garlic cloves diced 4 tbsp. unsalted butter melted Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tbsp. olive oil Fresh parsley for garnish Process: Season the cod with a sprinkle of lemon juice. Set aside…

Baked Mac & Cheese Cups

Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 25-30 minutes Materials: 3 cups of short pasta 3-4 strips of bacon cut into small pieces 1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese 1 cup whole milk 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. flour 1 egg 1 tbsp. garlic powder 1 tbsp. onion powder…

Lemony Chicken Cutlets

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 5-6 minutes per batch Materials: 2 chicken breasts sliced horizontally into cutlets 2 eggs 1 cup bread crumbs 2 tbsp. flour 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese 2 tsp dried parsley Zest of 1 lemon 1 tbsp. lemon juice (Additional needed for serving) Salt and pepper to taste Vegetable oil (amount…

4 Ingredient Dessert

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour 45 minutes Materials: 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 1/2 cups puffed rice (you can also substitute for rice crispy cereal) 1 milk chocolate bar Process: Remove the label from your sweetened condensed milk. Place the can in soup pot and…

Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes Rest time: Several hours Materials: 8 graham crackers 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick) melted and cooled 8 oz. cream cheese softened at room temperature 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk 2/3 cup fresh lime juice Pinch of salt 8 oz. Cool Whip (additional for topping) Process: Line…

Nut Free Basil Pesto

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes Materials: 2 cups fresh basil leaves 4 garlic cloves 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup olive oil (divided into 2) Juice of 1 lemon Salt to taste You can always also add red pepper flakes (which I often do) for a little kick. I usually add…