Cheesecake Factory Shrimp Scampi copycat Recipe

Here is what  we had for dinner Yesterday, a delicious shrimp scampi.  If you are a shrimp lover like my family, you might want to try this recipe.  

Ingredients

1 -2 lb fresh shrimp, cleaned and deveined, and butterflied
1 lb angel hair pasta
1 diced tomato
6 -8 whole garlic cloves
1 shallot, diced
2 pint heavy cream
olive oil
5 -7 leaves fresh basil
  1 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
parsley

 

For the Shrimps:

milk
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, finely grated
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
 

 

Now here is the link with the instructions of the original recipe --->http://www.food.com/recipe/cheesecake-factory-shrimp-scampi-280067/photo 

 

Bon Apetite!!!

 

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Russian Cake “Mashenka”

I love condensed milk, specially in the cakes.  When I found this recipe on Pinterest, I immediately wanted to try it.  To tell you the truth I never had a cake that has condensed milk in the batter.  It turned out to be one of the yummiest cakes.  It was super easy to make too.  =)

INGREDIENTS

1 can of sweetened condensed milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs
1tsp baking soda
2 tbs vinegar or lemon juice

Cream:

300 g sour cream
¾ cup sugar
1/3 cup liquor ( I used 2tbs of Rum)



115 g Dark Chocolate, grated

 

You got all the ingredients now follow this link to get the instructions ---------> http://russianmomcooks.com/tag/condensed-milk/   =)

Enjoy!!!

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Tiramisu Cake Recipe

This recipe I found at Natashaskitchen.com, her recipes are amazing from appetizers to desserts, she has one of the best recipes.  I seriously want to try all of her recipes.... So if you have a min go check her blog. =)

Anyways this cake recipe is so easy to make and it is soooo delicious =)

Ingredients for Biskvit Cake:

6 large eggs, room temp
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Ingredients for Tiramisu Frosting:

1.5 cups heavy whipping cream, very cold
1 (8oz) stick cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar

Ingredients for Tiramisu Coffee Syrup & Topping:

1 1/2 cups Strong coffee, room temperature or cold
2 Tbsp sugar
2 tsp rum
1 Tbsp unsweetened Cocoa Powder for dusting the finished cake

Now click here ------> http://natashaskitchen.com/2011/03/06/russian-tiramisu-recipe/ to watch a video on how to make this yummy stuff =)

Zuppa Toscana Soup Copycat Recipe from Olive Garden

 

This soup is one of my favorite soups.  Its super easy to make and it is a perfect soup for a rainy or snowy days!!!

Ingredients

1 lb Italian sausage Mild
2 large russet baking potatoes, sliced in half, and then in 1/4 inch slices
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup bacon bits (optional)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups kale or 2 cups swiss chard, chopped
2 (8 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 quart water
1 cup heavy whipping cream

For more instructions please follow this link ---->  http://www.food.com/recipe/olive-garden-copycat-zuppa-toscana-38298

Enjoy!!!

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Nutella Banana and Oats Cookies

 

 

Here is one recipe my whole family approved.   I think by far eating oats inside the cookies is so much yummier that way!!! Hope you will like this recipe too!!! =)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp.baking soda
1/2 tsp.salt
3/4 cup shortening (I used butter)
2 large mashed ripe bananas
1 egg
1 3/4 cup oats
1/4 cup Nutella

Mix, Mash and Bake @ 400F for 8-10 min =)

Click here ----->http://www.chef-in-training.com/2012/08/nutella-banana-cookies/ to get more instructions.

 Enjoy!!!

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Panera Bread Copycat: Creamy Chicken And Rice Soup Recipe

 It has been really cold lately, here in Washington.  All this cold weather makes me want to crave a hot bowl of a cream soup.  Here is a new recipe I discovered today.  It's called Creamy Chicken and Rice soup.  It's a copycat recipe from Panera Bread Restaurant.  I haven't tried it at the restaurant yet, but I will try it next time I go there, because it is sooooo Delicious!!!  Perfect soup for a cold day!!!

 

INGREDIENTS:

6 cups chicken broth

2 boneless chicken breast halves (fried and cubed)

1/2 cup of rice

 
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup butter (12 tbsp. or a stick and a half)

1 cup carrot, diced

1 cup celery, diced

1 cup onion, diced

3 cups light cream (I used 1 cup of heavy whipping cream mixed with 2 cups of water)

 

Mrs. Dash seasoning (optional)

salt to taste

Ham for topping

 

 

For more instructions please follow this link-----------> http://tatobites.com/2013/01/09/panera-bread-copycat-creamy-chicken-and-wild-rice-soup/

 

 

 

 

Have a Blessing Day!!!

 

 

 

Enjoy

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Chocolate Chip Muffins Yummy Recipe

Here is another recipe I would like to save and share it on my blog.  These muffins turned out super delicious, specially with a hot cup of tea =)

Ingredients:

 2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips

Now click on this link to get step by step instructions http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/chocolate-chip-muffins-recipe/!

Love having my daughter, helping me in the kitchen!!!

 Enjoy!!!

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Chocolate Chip Cupcake Recipe

There is something about cupcakes that my daughter really likes.  Every time we past a pastry department in the grocery store, she would always ask me to buy her a cupcake.  Today was one of those days, but instead of buying her one I promised to bake some with her after she  naps.  She loved that idea.  While she was napping I found couple recipes that I wanted to try.  Here is one of the recipes my family liked!!!

INGREDIENTS:

 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter room temperature 

3/4 cup light brown sugar packed 

2 large eggs 

1 1/3 cups flour 

1/2 tsp. baking powder 

1/2 tsp. baking soda 

1/8 tsp. salt 

1/2 cup milk 

1 tsp. vanilla 

1/2 cup chocolate chips (semisweet or bittersweet)

For more instruction please click here----->http://une-deuxsenses.blogspot.com/2011/03/chocolate-chip-cookie-cupcakes.html

For these cupcakes I used different frosting recipe!

Frosting Ingredients:

1 cup heavy whipping cream    

 ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract     

2 TBSP Sweetened Condensed Milk

To find instructions for the frosting please click here ---->http://afewshortcuts.com/2013/07/tres-leches-cupcakes/#_a5y_p=1005374

And finally to garnish we sprinkled some cocoa powder and topped it with condensed milk.

Enjoy!!!

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Delicious Kefir Pancakes recipe

My daughter's and mine breakfast obsession - Pancakes!!!  We absolutely love pancakes.  My Daughter loves making pancake's batter (some mornings are messier than others, maybe because she is only 3 years young! he he) We had tried a lot of different recipes, to find one perfect recipe that we can call it family's favorite recipe.  I think we might just found the one we were looking for!!!

Ingredients:

  2 cups flour    

 1 tsp. salt  

1 Tbsp sugar  

4 tsp. baking powder     

1½ cups plain kefir

2 eggs

1/2 cup water    

 1/4 cup canola oil (we used coconut oil) 

For more instructions please visit this site -----> http://www.hobbyfarms.com/hobby-farms-editorial-blogs/ivanko-kivirist/kefir-pancakes-recipe.aspx

For topping we used raspberry jam and condensed milk!!! =)

Have a blessing Day!!!

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Delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Sandwiches Recipe

This here is one delicious sandwich that my whole family approved!!!

Hope you will like it too!!!

Ingredients

     

 2 tablespoons butter    

 1 large sweet onion, sliced     

2 green bell peppers, sliced    

 3 boneless,skinless chicken breasts, sliced     

2 tablespoons Dale’s Steak Seasoning     

sliced Mozzarella cheese     

hoagie rolls or hamburger buns

Please follow this link for more instructions ---->http://foodfamilyfinds.com/slow-cooker-chicken-philly-sandwiches-recipe/ =)

Enjoy!!!

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Starbucks Hot Chocolate Recipe

 

 Just recently I have been looking for a yummy tasting hot chocolate recipe, and I found this perfect Starbucks Hot Chocolate Recipe that my whole family loves!!!

Ingredients:

1/4 cup of water

2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

2Tbsp sugar

1 1/2 cup milk

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

For more Instructions please click here http://www.replicarecipes.com/beverages/starbucks-hot-chocolate/ =)

Enjoy!!!

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Poppy Seed Rugelachs Recipe

 

 

 

I think this by far my favorite poppy seed rugelachs recipe.  It's really easy to make and they taste so delicious!!!

 



Ingredients:

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 1/2 sticks of butter, softened

1 yolk

2 Tablespoons of water

2 cups flour

Poppy seed filling

powdered sugar, for dusting the pastries

 

 

 

For step by step Instructions just click here ----->http://www.olgasflavorfactory.com/favorites/poppy-seed-rugelachs/

 

Thank You Olgasflavorfactory for such a yummy recipe!!!

 

 

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Rasberry and Blueberry Scones Recipe

I had my 13 years old cousin, Polina sleeping over at my house last night.  It was so much fun having her over even tho she is 10 years younger than me.  One of her favorite things to do is baking, so she encouraged me to bake something that I have never done before.  So we found this new recipe that I would like to share with you.  Its super easy and delicious:

Ingredients

2 cups flour
6 tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold butter/margarine, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 lemon, zest of
1 egg
1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 cups raspberries- blueberries
2 tbsp butter, melted
5 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
4 raspberries
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Follow this link to get step by step

 instructions===========>http://letthebakingbeginblog.com/2013/07/raspberry-scones/

 =)

 

Enjoy!!!

 

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Yummy Chili Recipe

 

 

Today it was my first time making Chili, let me tell you, it turned out so much better than I thought =)

 

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 cloves garlic, chopped
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup masa harina (corn flour, found in the Mexican food section of many supermarkets)
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
One 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Shredded Cheddar, for serving
Chopped onions, for serving
Tortilla chips, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

Directions

Place the ground beef in a large pot and throw in the garlic. Cook over medium heat until browned. Drain off the excess fat, and then pour in the tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne. Stir together well, cover, and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If the mixture becomes overly dry, add 1/2 cup water at a time as needed.

After an hour, place the masa harina in a small bowl. Add 1/2 cup water and stir together with a fork. Dump the masa mixture into the chili. Stir together well, and then taste and adjust the seasonings. Add more masa paste and /or water to get the chili to your preferred consistency, or to add more corn flavor. Add the beans and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with shredded Cheddar, chopped onions, tortilla chips and lime wedges.

 

 

Enjoy!!!

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/simple-perfect-chili-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback

Russian Piroshki with Mashed Potato and Onion

I love piroshki, and I would like to share with my new favorite recipe.

For the dough:

     11 g of dry yeast
     2 tbsp sugar
     1 tsp salt
     3-4 tablespoons olive oil
     0.5 liters of warm water

4-6 cups of flour

For the filling:

     0.5 kg of potatoes
     2 large onions
     salt and pepper

Instructions:

In warm water dissolve the yeast, sugar and salt, add the olive oil and flour, knead the dough, so it is not sticking to the finger. Put it in a warm place for 20-30 minutes.

Boil the potatoes, fry the onions. In the puree add the onion and spices.
Divide dough into small pieces, knead by hand 

Add filling in the center, and pinch the edges together to seal the dough.
Flatten slightly
Fry over medium heat in vegetable oil on both sides until golden
Eat immediately, while crunchy!

 

Bon Appetite!

Thank You kulinariya123.blogspot.com for this delicious recipe!!!

 

Strawberry- Banana Smoothie Recipe

This smoothie was exactly what I needed this morning.

Ingredients:

1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 banana
1/2 cup orange juice
6 frozen strawberries

Directions

1. In a blender, combine the yogurt, banana, juice, and strawberries for 20 seconds. Scrape down the sides and blend for an additional 15 seconds.

Enjoy!!!

Source: http://recipes.prevention.com/Recipe/strawberry-banana-smoothie.aspx

Soup "Shurpa" - Recipe

This is my first time trying to make this soup, and let me tell you it turned out super easy and delicious.  Even my 2 year old toddler liked it =)

 

You will need:

     500g lamb or beef

3 tbs olive oil
     5-6 pieces. potato
     2 pcs. bell pepper
     2 pcs. tomatoes
     1 large carrot
     1 large onion
     2-3 cloves of garlic
     2 tbsp tomato paste
     salt
     pepper
     herbs to taste


Preparation:

1. In the skillet with the oil saute onions.
2. Add the meat. 
3. In cooked meat add tomatoes (diced) 
4. Then add the bell pepper and carrots (diced) 
5. Add the tomato paste and water to cover the vegetables with meat. 
6.  Stew for 30 minutes. 
7. Peel the potatoes, cut into cubes 
8. Add the potatoes to the meat and vegetables.
9.        Season with salt and pepper.  
10. Boil potatoes until tender. 
11. In the end, add the squeezed garlic.
12.        Close the lid. Turn off the gas.
13.        And leave for 10-15 minutes.

Serve with greens.

 

Enjoy =)

Read more: http://kulinariya123.blogspot.com/2010/08/blog-post_7376.html#ixzz2QsDCe0K7

Zateryha soup (затеруха) Recipe

This is one of my favorite soups, my mom used to make it when I was a child.  

  

The ingredients used in the recipe:

 
6 cups of chicken broth

 3  potato
1 small onion
1 cup flour
1 egg

1 carrot (grated)
3 tbsp olive oil

Green onion


Cooking Instructions:

 
Boil the broth.
Peel potatoes, wash, cut into small cubes and toss it in the pan with the broth.
Chop the onion and saute in the skillet with the olive oil on a mid. heat.

Add grated carrot and saute for 3-5 min.
On the table, shape the flour into the mountain shape, break the egg on top of the flour mountain.

Mix it together to form a medium-sized crumbs.
Add breadcrumbs to the broth, stir, add salt and pepper.

Add saute onions and carrot to the soup.

Let it cook 3-5 min.

Add already cut green onion.

Original recipe source:  http://www.cookingclub.ru/personal/1/1024/0/11635

Green Healthy Smoothie Recipe

 Recently, I start working out in the mornings. After each workout I usually don't eat except a small snack like an apple or banana.  Not until my friend inspired me with her home-made smoothies.  Here is one recipe I tried and I really liked it.  It super easy and super healthy. 

 Ingredients:

 2 handfuls of baby spinach

 1 apple

1 bananas

 1 cup of yogurt

 5 strawberries

 1/2 orange

Blend well and enjoy!

Please feel free to share with your favorite smoothie recipe =)


Source:  http://pinterest.com/pin/210895195023231606/

Nordstrom’s Tomato and Basil Soup Recipe

Every time when my daughter and I go shopping at the mall, we will almost always eat lunch at  Nordstrom's Cafe.  Lately I was craving their tomato and basil soup, that is when I decided to make it myself.  I found this recipe at www.seattlesouthside.com.  When I made it, it tasted just like at the Nordstrom's Cafe.  This recipe is a keeper for sure!!!

Ingredients

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon dried basil
3 cans (28 ounces each) whole Italian-style tomatoes in purée
1 can (14.5 ounces each) low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups heavy (whipping) cream
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lightly packed fresh basil leaves, cut into fine ribbons

Preparation

1. In a 6- to 8-quart saucepan, over medium heat, warm the oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.

2. Add the carrots, onions and dried basil, and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened, 10 to 12 minutes.

3. Add the tomatoes, including the purée, broth, and fresh basil and bring just to a boil.

4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes to blend the flavors.

5. Remove from the heat. Purée the soup in the saucepan using a wand-type emulsion blender; or working in batches, purée the soup in a blender or in a food processor fitted with the metal blade.

6. Return the puréed soup to the saucepan, add the cream and place over medium heat. Warm until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!!!