Enchiladas

Hi! So for today's dinner I made enchiladas. These were pretty good. The only thing I recommend is making the sauce after making the filling because the sauce started to harden. On a scale from 1-5(1 being the easiest and 5 being the hardest)this would fall under a 4. The hardest part for me was making the sauce. But overall they tasted good and I recommend.

Ingredients:

Spice mix

~1 tsp each onion & garlic powder 

~1 tbsp each cumin powder, paprika and dried oregano

~1/2 - 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Enchilada sauce:

~2 tbsp olive oil

~3 tbsp flour(all purpose)

~2 cups chicken stock/broth(low sodium)

~1 1/2(375 ml) tomato passata or 1 can(8 oz)of canned tomato sauce.

~1/4 tsp each salt and pepper

Beef:

~1 tbsp olive oil

~2 garlic cloves(minced)

~1 onion(finely chopped)

~1 lb(500g) ground beef

~400g/14 oz refried beans(1 can)

~400g/14 oz black beans(Drained)

Enchiladas:

~8 tortillas

~1.5 cups of grated melting cheese, or more.

~Cilantro/coriander leaves(chopped)

Instructions:

~Mix together the spice mix and set aside.

Enchilada sauce:

~Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and mix to combine into a paste. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

~Add 1/2 cup chicken broth, whisk straight away then it will turn into a thick smooth paste quite quickly.

~Add remaining chicken broth,passata,salt,pepper and 2 tablespoons of SPICE MIX. Whisk.

~Increase heat slightly to medium high. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, whisking regularly, until the sauce thickens to the consistency of thick syrup. Remove from stove.

Filling:

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit(180 degrees C)

~Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 2 minutes.

~Add beef and cook for 2 minutes, breaking it up as you go. Add remaining Spice Mix. Cook for a further 2 minutes or until completely brown.

~Add the refried beans, black beans, about 1/4 cup of Enchilada Sauce + salt and pepper. Mix and cook for 2 minutes then remove from stove.

Enchiladas:

~Smear a bit of Sauce on the bottom of a baking dish

~Place filling on the lower third of a tortilla. Roll up then place in the baking dish, seam side down. Repeat with remaining Filling & Tortillas.

~Pour Sauce over the Enchiladas, top with cheese, bake for 10 minutes covered then 10 minutes uncovered. Serve hot!

Progress pictures(it came out messy looking😂):

Source:https://www.recipetineats.com/beef-enchiladas/

Banana Bread!!

So today I made this delicious banana bread. This recipe was amazing and it was super easy to make. On a scale from 1-5(1 being the easiest and 5 being the hardest) this was a 1. Making this was not hard at all and I will definitely be making it again.I totally recommend this recipe.

Ingredients:

~1/2 cup softened butter 

~1 cup granulated sugar

~2 eggs beaten

~3 or 4 bananas crushed(I used 4)

~1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

~1 tsp baking soda

~1/2 tsp salt

~1/2 tsp vanilla extract(optional)

~I added a little bit of cinnamon to mine as well.

Instructions:

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit(180 degrees Celsius)

~Mix the sugar(1 cup)and butter(1/2 cup)together.

~Add eggs(2 eggs)and the crushed bananas(3 or 4)to the mixture and combine well.

~Sift in flour(1 1/2 cups),baking soda(1 tsp), and salt(1/2 tsp).Add to creamed mixture.Add vanilla(1/2 tsp)

~Mix until combined.Do not over mix.

~Then pour into a greased and floured loaf pan.

~Finally, bake for 55 minutes.

~Keeps well, refrigerated.

Progress pictures:

Source: https://www.food.com/recipe/best-banana-bread-2886

Easy Meatloaf

Hi! The food I have made today is meatloaf. This came out really good. On a scale from 1-5(1 being the easiest and 5 being the hardest) this would fall under a 0. That's how easy it was. This recipe required no effort at all and was really quick to make. In conclusion this recipe was good,easy,and quick. I recommend.

Ingredients:

~1 envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix

~2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey

~3/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs

~2 eggs

~3/4 cup water

~1/3 cup ketchup

Instructions:

~Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

~Then in a large bowl mix all of the ingredients together.

~In 13x9-inch baking or roasting pan, shape into a loaf. And coat with non-stick spray.

~Then bake for 1 hour or until cooked through.

~Let cool for 10 minutes and serve.

Source: 

                      https://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/6003132/lipton-souperior-meatloaf/

The Best Fudge Brownies

These were the best brownies I have had in a while. They were super soft and gooey on the inside. On a scale from 1-5 (1 being the easiest and 5 being the hardest) they were a 2. These brownies were super quick and easy to make. The 30 minutes it takes to make these are totally worth it. I recommend this recipe and I will definitely be making them again.

Ingredients:

~1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 

~1 tablespoon cooking oil, (olive oil or coconut oil can be used)

~1 1/8 cup fine sugar, (caster sugar or white granulated sugar)

~2 large eggs

~2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

~1/2 cup all purpose (or plain) flour

~1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
~1/4 teaspoon salt

~Chocolate chips(optional)

Instructions:

~Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit(175 degrees C)

~Grease a 8-inch square baking pan and spray with cooking spray.

~Mix in the melted butter(1/2 cup), oil(1 tbs), and sugar(1 1/8 cups) in a mixing bowl for a minute. Then add the eggs(2 eggs) and the vanilla(2 tsp).

~Sift in the flour(1/2 cup), cocoa powder(1/2 cup), and salt(1/4 tsp).Do not over mix.

~Pour the batter into the pan and smooth it out. 

~Bake for 20-25(I put it in the oven for about 28 minutes)and test with a tooth pick.

~Now let them cool and enjoy.

Progress pictures:

My source: 

             https://cafedelites.com/best-fudgy-cocoa-brownies/#wprm-recipe-container-40396

Thai Sesame Patties

Hello, today I made Thai sesame patties. These were really good. They had the perfect amount of spice and they were delicious. On a scale from 1-5(1 being the easiest and 5 being the hardest) these would fall under a 3. Making them wasn't hard it was more the frying part. Be careful they don't burn. But if you aren't a big fan of onions I recommend less onions and less parsley. But overall this recipe was good and I would make it again.

Ingredients:

• ~5 green onions, chopped(I used 3 cups)
• ~1 cup parsley, finely chopped
• ~5 cloves garlic, diced
• ~2 tsp fresh ginger, finely diced
• ~1/4 tsp garlic powder
• ~1/2 tsp salt
• ~1/4 tsp ground pepper
• ~1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
• ~1.5 lb lean ground turkey
• ~2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• ~1.5 tbsp soy sauce
• ~1 egg
• ~1/2 tbsp sesame oil
• ~1 tbsp canola oil

Toppings:

~ More soy sauce(optional)

~ Thai sweet chili sauce(optional)

Instructions:

1)Combine all the ingredients except for the oils in a bowl and mix completely.

2)Roll them into balls and flatten them slightly. Repeat until mixture is gone.

3)Then refrigerate for at least an hour.

4)Put the oils onto the pan and then add the patties(turn the patties often)and wait until golden brown. 

5)If you want you can add some soy sauce to the patties or some Thai sweet chili sauce.

Progress pictures:

My Source: https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Healthy-Thai-Sesame-Patties-677352

Banana pancakes

Hi!! Today I made these yummy banana pancakes. These tasted really good. These pancakes weren't that hard to make either. On a scale from 1-5 (1 being the easiest and 5 being the hardest) these would fall under a 2. This took little effort and was very good. It made 5 medium sized pancakes for me. It took a little over an hour for the whole process. I recommend and would definitely make them again.

Ingredients:

• ~1-1/2 cups all purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off
• ~2 tablespoons sugar
• ~2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• ~1/2 teaspoon salt
• ~1 small, over-ripe banana, peeled (the browner, the better)
• ~2 large eggs
• ~1 cup plus 2 tablespoons low fat milk
• ~1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ~3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• ~ a pinch of cinnamon(optional)
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• For cooking

~Vegetable oil

~Unsalted Butter

For toppings(Optional)

• ~Maple syrup
• ~Sliced bananas
• ~Confectioners' sugar 

 Instructions:

1)In a bowl mix the flour(1 1/2 cups),sugar(2 tbs),salt(1/2 tsp),and baking powder(2 1/2 tsp).

2)In a separate bowl mash the banana. Add in the 2 large eggs,milk(1 cup and 2 tablespoons),and vanilla(1/2 tsp)and mix until smooth. 

3)Now that everything is blended add the banana mixture and the melted butter(3 tbs) to the flour mixture. Do not over mix. The batter will be lumpy.

4)I added some cinnamon into my batter to give it some more flavor.

5)Set a pan over medium heat. Put the butter and 1 tbs of vegetable oil onto the pan. Then cook the pancakes until holes appear at the top. When the holes appear flip the pancake.

6)Then repeat the process with the remaining batter.

Progress pictures:

My source:

https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/banana-pancakes.html

Delicious churro recipe

    Hello! So today I made some delicious churro's. These tasted amazing and they weren't super hard to make either. On a scale from 1-5 (1 being the easiest and 5 being the hardest)the whole process was probably a 3. These took about 45 minutes or so to do the whole thing. The recipe made a lot for me. But I made my churro's on the smaller side. Overall an amazing recipe and I would totally make them again.

Ingredients: 
~1 cup (250ml) water

• ~1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, diced into small cubes

~1 Tbsp (13g) granulated sugar

• ~1/4 tsp salt
• ~1 cup (141g) all-purpose flour 
• ~1 large egg
• ~1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• ~Vegetable oil
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For coating

• ~1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• ~3/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1) First add the water(1 cup),sugar(1 Tbsp),butter(1/4 cup), and salt(1/4 tsp) in a small pot over medium/high heat.

2) Once the water,sugar,butter, and salt are all mixed together,add the flour(1 cup)and lower the heat to medium/low. Then stir with a spatula until smooth.

3) Move the dough to a mixing bowl and let it sit there for a few minutes.

4) Now in another bowl mix together the sugar(1/2 cup) and cinnamon(3/4 tsp)to make the coating.

5) Now add the vanilla extract(1/2 tsp) and the large egg to the dough. Mix until  the dough comes back together.

6) Take the dough and put it into a 16 inch piping bag fitted with a rounded star  tip.

7) Now put about 1 1/2 inches of oil into a pot or a deep skillet over medium high heat. About 360 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait a few minutes until oil is hot.

8) Now that the oil is hot, pipe the dough into the oil at desired length and cut with clean scissors.

9) Let fry until a soft brown (the website says 2 minutes on each side but it  didn't take me that long). Then put on a plate briefly and dip the churro's into the cinnamon and sugar coating.

10)Repeat until you don't have any dough left. Add chocolate or other toppings of  your choice.

Some progress pictures:

My source: https://www.cookingclassy.com/churros/