Luxurious Caviar on Pillowy Beignets How do you prefer your caviar?! All recipes found at www.ameliaisnotachef.com INGREDIENTS Beignets * 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour * 3/4 cup warm whole milk (110°F) * 1/2 cup evaporated milk * 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast * 3 tablespoons softened butter * 1/4 cup granulated sugar * 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt * 1 large egg * High smoke point neutral oil (avocado, canola, peanut, etc.) Caviar Accoutrements * 50g high-quality caviar * 2 hard-boiled eggs, grated * 1 small shallot, finely minced * 1/2 cup crème fraîche * 1/4 cup capers, patted dry * 1/4 cup finely chopped chives * Lemon wedges INSTRUCTIONS Beignets 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir and let sit for about 5 minutes, until foamy. 2. Add salt, egg, and milk to the yeast mixture and stir to combine. Mix in 2 cups of flour, then add the softened butter. Gradually add the remaining 1 1/2 cups of flour until a soft dough forms. 3. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size. 4. Punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch squares using a knife or a pizza cutter. 5. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a pot to 350°F 6. Fry a few pieces at a time, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes per side). Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place them on a rack. Beignet Assembly 1. Place the caviar in its original tin in a bowl of crushed ice to keep chilled. 2. Arrange small bowls of grated eggs, minced shallots, capers, Arrange small bowls of grated eggs, minced shallots, capers, crème fraîche, and chives. and chives. 3. Add lemon wedges if interested. 4. Slice open or slightly press down the warm beignet to create a small pocket. 5. Spread a thin layer of crème fraîche inside. 6. Add a small spoonful of caviar and a pinch of chives. 7. Top with grated egg and minced shallots. 8. Enjoy immediately while the beignets are warm! #caviar #caviarspread #beignet #beignets

Ramadan recipes: Chicken & Veg Pie Recipe (serves 5) - 500g chicken breast - 1 tbsp oil - 40g unsalted butter - 1 small onion - 3 cloves garlic - 1 tsp salt (or to taste) - 1 tsp pepper - 1 tsp red chilli flakes (optional) - 1 tsp mixed herbs - 1 stock pot/cube - 30g plain flour - 350ml milk - 100ml water - 150g mixed veg - 1 puff pastry sheet *Bake in a preheated oven at 200C/180C(fan) for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown *Make sure filling has completely cooled before adding pastry or bottom will be soggy *Make sure pan is oven safe if making in one pan, if not then you can add the filling into a baking dish and then top with pastry #ramadanrecipes #ramadan2024 #pie #easymeals

Corned Beef Reuben Nachos 🍀 How does this Reuben alternative make you feel? All recipes at www.ameliaisnotachef.com Thousand Island Dressing * ½ cup mayonnaise * ¼ cup ketchup * 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish * 2 tsp white vinegar * 2 tsp sugar (optional) * 1 tsp yellow mustard * Salt and pepper, to taste Nachos * 1 (2-3 lb) corned beef brisket, brined (store-bought) * 1 bag kettle-cooked potato chips * 16 oz block Swiss cheese, shredded @ home * 1 cup jarred sauerkraut, drained * Chopped chives, for garnish INSTRUCTIONS Thousand Island Dressing 1. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, vinegar, sugar (if using), mustard, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use. Nachos 1. Preheat the oven Broil and move the rack to the highest or second highest spot. 2. On a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, spread out the kettle chips in an even layer. 3. Sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese evenly over the chips and place in oven until cheese is melty- watch closely- it happens fast, about 3-4 minutes! Remove from oven. 4. Top with warmed shredded corned beef and sauerkraut over the top. 5. Drizzle with homemade Thousand Island dressing and garnish with chopped chives. 6. Serve immediately and enjoy! #cornedbeef #slowcooker #easyrecipe #cornedbeefnachos #reuben #stpatricksday #nachos

chicken pot pie with puff pastry 🥧 #chickenpotpie #familydinner #comfortfood #dinnerideas #simplerecipe

30 DAYS OF BALANCED BOWL RECIPES 🥣 DAY 7 🍠 Veggie Halloumi Nourish Bowl Macros: 452 cals / 30g P, 53g C, 15g F This healthy, high protein nourish bowl has delicious sweet chilli halloumi & lots of veggies to fuel you! Full of goodness, filling & fresh, save the recipe below! 🔸 Ingredients: 100g sweet potatoes, cubed 100g chickpeas 1tsp smoked paprika 1tsp ground cumin Salt & black pepper (to taste) 80g baby vine tomatoes 60g halloumi 1tbsp sweet chilli sauce 50g bulgar wheat (uncooked weight) 0.5tsp chilli flakes 1tbsp lemon juice 2 handfuls of chopped spinach 40g fat free cottage cheese Lemon wedge (to serve) Method: 1. Mix the sweet potato & chickpeas with the smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, black pepper & a little spray oil. Then air fry for 10mins 2. After 10 mins, add the vine tomatoes to the air fryer tray & continue air frying for another 8-10 mins till the sweet potato is cooked through 3. Add boiling water over the bulgar wheat & cook per pack instructions (once cooked drain if needed) 4. Meanwhile, pan fry the halloumi till golden on both sides, then brush over the sweet chilli onto each side & cook for another minute 5. When the sweet potato is cooked, mix with the cooked bulgar wheat, chilli flakes and squeeze of lemon juice 6. Assemble your nourish bowl by adding chopped spinach as the base, top with the warm bulgar wheat, sweet potato & chickpea mix 7. Then add the sweet chilli halloumi, vine tomatoes & finish with the cottage cheese 8. Garnish with chilli flakes & serve with a lemon wedge #saladbowl #healthylunchideas #vegetarianrecipe #saladrecipe #halloumi #halloumisalad #nourishbowl #sweetpotato

The BEST Lemon Bar Recipe 🍋 On a scale from 1-Marriage, how much do you love lemon bars? All recipes at www.ameliaisnotachef.com Ingredients Shortbread Crust * 2 cups all-purpose flour * 1/2 cup granulated sugar * 1 cup salted butter, melted * 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Lemon Topping * 5 large eggs, room temperature * 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar * 1/2 cup flour * 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice * Powdered sugar for dusting Shortbread Crust 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or line an 9 x 13 inch baking pan with parchment paper. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, vanilla and melted butter. Mix until a ball forms and dough is completely mixed. 3. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. 4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Lemon Topping 1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and flour. 2. Add the eggs and mix thoroughly. 3. Stir in the lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and well combined. 4. Pour the lemon filling over the baked shortbread crust, spreading it out evenly. 5. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggly in the center. 6. Remove from the oven and let the lemon bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack and then transfer to refrigerator. 7. Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and transfer them to a cutting board. 8. Dust with powdered sugar, and ENJOY! #lemonbars #lemonbarrecipe #dessert #lemon #lemonrecipes #baking #easyrecipe

Easy Creamy Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry and Bacon Recipe 🐓🥧 
Do you LOVE chicken pot pie?! Printable recipe link in bio All recipes on www.ameliaisnotachef.com ✨ Chicken Pot Pie Recipe (longer instructions on my website) INGREDIENTS * 1 lb bacon, sliced * 2 - 3 tablespoons bacon grease * 1 large onion, finely chopped * 3 garlic cloves, minced * 4 medium carrots, diced * 1 cup frozen peas * 1/4 cup flour * 1 teaspoon thyme * 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary * 3 tsp Better Than Bouillon Chicken Bouillon * 2 cups water * 1 1/2 cups heavy cream * 1 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste) * 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded * 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed and cut into squares * 1 egg (for egg wash) Instructions: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cook bacon until crispy; set aside, reserving 2-3 tbsp grease. Sauté onion in bacon grease until soft, then add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes. Add carrots and cook until tender (7-10 minutes). Stir in flour and cook 1-2 minutes. Dissolve bouillon in 2 cups hot water. Slowly whisk into skillet with heavy cream. Simmer until thickened. Add thyme, rosemary, bacon, chicken, and peas. Season, then remove from heat. Pour filling into a 9x13 dish. Layer puff pastry squares on top. Brush with egg wash and bake 30-35 minutes, until golden. Let cool slightly before serving. #chickenpotpie #chickenpotpierecipe #rotisseriechicken #chickenrecipes #fallcooking #fallrecipe #winterrecipes #dinnerideas #comfortfoodrecipes #gamedayfood #footballfood #easyrecipe

This chicken pot pie recipe is incredibly simple and easy, coming together in no time! I saved even more time by using puff pastry sheets, and they didn’t disappoint. You’ve got to try this recipe—it’s a winner! #ChickenPotPie #EasyPotPieRecipe #HomemadePotPie #PuffPastryPotPie #ComfortFood #QuickDinnerIdeas #SimpleRecipes #ChickenRecipes #DinnerInspiration #SavoryPie #PuffPastryRecipes #EasyDinner

🌯High Protein Buffalo Chicken Burrito Meal Prep ✅ Don’t forget to check out my cook for more delicious high protein low cal recipes! :) What you need: -2 lbs shredded chicken breast -1/2 cup buffalo sauce -1/2 cup low fat cream cheese -1 cup non fat greek yogurt -1 cup low fat or non fat cheddar cheese - 8 low cal tortillas (I use OLE extreme wellness wraps) To make high protein ranch: -1/2 cup cottage cheese, blended smooth -1/2 cup non fat greek yogurt -1/4 cup water for thinning -1 ranch seasoning packed Total per burrito Calories: 276 Protein: 38.4g Carbs: 15.1g Fats: 10g #highprotein #lowcalorie #recipe #easytomake #lowcaloriemeals #food #highproteinmeals #highproteinmeals #lowcalorierecipes #healthyfood #highproteinrecipes #highproteinburrito #burrito #burritos🌯 #mealprep #thatisperfection

Chicken Pot pie This chicken pot pie recipe is incredibly simple and easy, coming together in no time! I saved even more time by using puff pastry sheets, and they didn’t disappoint. You’ve got to try this recipe—it’s a winner! For the Filling: 300g chicken breast or thighs (cubed) 1 1/2 cup diced potatoes (275g) 1 cup diced carrots (150g) 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (80g) 1/2 cup peas (115g) 1 small onion (100g) 2 TBSP oil 2 tsp hará masala ( ginger, garlic & green chili) 1 tsp salt 2 TBSP butter 2 TBSP all-purpose flour 2 tsp chicken powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp black pepper 1 TBSP lemon juice 3/4 cup milk or cream 3/4 cup water Bake in air fryer or oven at 350F for 8-10 minutes #ChickenPotPie #ChickenPotPieRecipe #HowToMakeChickenPotPie #BestChickenPotPie #EasyChickenPotPie #HomemadeChickenPotPie #PotPie #EasyChickenPotPieRecipe #PotPieRecipe #RotisserieChickenPotPie #EasyPotPie #ChickenPotPieFromScratch #Chicken #PuffPastryChickenPotPie #ChickenPieRecipe #ChickenRecipes #HowToMakePotPie #QuickChickenPotPie #HealthyChickenPotPie #BestPotPieRecipe #ChickenPie #HomemadePotPie

This cozy Chicken Pot Pie by @whitekitchenredwine has a flaky Puff Pastry Crust that's easy to make and oh so delicious 🥧 This recipe can be made using rotisserie chicken or even leftover shredded turkey from Thanksgiving. Get the full recipe at the link in bio! #feedfeed #potpie #pie #chickenpotpie #chicken #puffpastry #leftovers #turkey #thanksgivingleftovers #thanksgiving #30minmeals

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Creamy Cognac Mushroom Pasta with Crispy Chicken Thighs 🍄‍🟫🐓 What are you Valentine’s Day plans?! Full length recipes are all on www.ameliaisnotachef.com Ingredients * 6-8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs * 1 lb dried pasta like fettuccine or pappardelle * 1 ½ lbs mixed mushrooms (e.g., cremini, shiitake, oyster), sliced * 7 shallots, finely chopped * 4 garlic cloves, minced * 1/2 cup of cognac * 4 cups heavy cream * 1 cup chicken stock * 3 tablespoons butter * 3 tablespoons olive oil * 1 ½ tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped (plus extra for garnish) * 3/4 cup parmesan, freshly grated, plus more for serving * Salt and Black Pepper to taste * Zest from 1 lemon Shortened Instructions: (more detailed instructions on my website) 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Boil a large pot of salted water, cook pasta to al dente, drain, and reserve 1 cup of pasta water. 2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high. Brown chicken skin-side down for 6-7 minutes, flip, and cook 3-4 minutes more. Transfer to an oven-safe dish and bake for 15-20 minutes or until 165°F. 3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Sauté mushrooms until golden, about 8-10 minutes, then set aside. 4. Add remaining oil and butter to skillet, cook shallots until translucent (5-8 minutes), then garlic for 1 minute. 5. Deglaze with cognac, reducing by half. Add broth, cream, and thyme, whisk in parmesan, and simmer for 5 minutes. 6. Return mushrooms to skillet, add pasta, and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick. Add lemon zest, adjust seasoning. 7. Serve pasta with chicken, garnish with parsley, thyme, and extra parmesan. #easyrecipe #dinnerideas #chickenthighs #chickenrecipes #mushroomrecipes #mushrooms #pastarecipe #comfortfoodrecipes #winterrecipes #wintercooking #valentinesday #valentinesdaydinner

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McDonald’s Inspired Chicken McNuggets What’s your favorite McDonald’s item? All recipes can be found at www.ameliaisnotachef.com McNuggets * 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast * 3 large eggs * 3 teaspoons kosher salt * 1 tablespoon garlic powder * 1 teaspoon black pepper * 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Wet Batter * 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour * 3 teaspoons kosher salt * 1 tablespoon garlic powder * 1 tablespoon onion powder * 1 teaspoon black pepper * 1 egg * 3 tablespoons yellow mustard * 1 1/2 cups cold soda water * High smoke point cooking oil Honey Mustard- You may want to double this recipe * 1 cup mayonnaise * 1/4 cup honey * 3 tablespoons dijon mustard * 1 teaspoon white vinegar INSTRUCTIONS 1. Line sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a food processor, combine the cubed chicken, eggs, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika. Blend until it forms a paste-like consistency. 3. Grease your hands with oil to prevent sticking. Use your hands to shape the chicken mixture into nugget shapes, and place on parchment paper. Place baking sheet in freezer for 30 mins or until firm. 4. When chicken nuggets are firm: Fill a deep pot with 2-3 inches with oil (with high smoke point) over medium heat until the temperature reaches 380°F. 5. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper. Whisk in the egg and yellow mustard, then slowly whisk in the soda water, and whisk until completely combined. The batter should be runny. 6. In batches, dip the nuggets into the batter, and then add them to the hot oil- leave room in the pan so that the nuggets don’t touch each other. Let them cook until they are golden brown. Transfer to wire rack over baking sheet to drain and then continue with the rest of the nuggets. 7. Let cool for a couple of minutes and then serve with the Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce below! Honey Mustard 8. In a medium bowl, add all ingredients and stir to combine. Refrigerate until needed. #mcdonalds #chicken #chickenrecipes #chickenmcnuggets #chickennuggets #friedchicken #superbowl #gamedayfood #thebiggame