Roasted Chicken with Tangerines and Olives

The tangerines and olives in this roasted chicken are a great mix of sweet and savory flavors. Garlic, thyme, and olive oil are used to season the chicken, which is then roasted to perfection with juicy tangerines and salty olives. The dish smells great and is great for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken about 3-4 pounds, cleaned and patted dry
• 4-5 tangerines, sliced
• 1 cup pitted green olives
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400F 200C

In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper

Rub the chicken all over with the olive oil mixture, inside and out

Place the chicken in a roasting pan or baking dish

Stuff the cavity of the chicken with some tangerine slices and scatter the rest around the chicken in the pan

Add olives to the pan around the chicken

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165F 75C and the juices run clear, basting occasionally with the pan juices

Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving

Serve the roasted chicken with tangerines and olives alongside for a flavorful meal

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Enjoy restaurant-quality crispy chicken wings right at home with this easy air fryer recipe. They are perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection in just a fraction of the time it takes to deep fry them.

Ingredients:

• 12 chicken wings
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Cooking spray

Instructions:

Preheat the air fryer to 400F 200C

In a bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until well coated

Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking

Place the seasoned chicken wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not overcrowded

Cook the wings in the air fryer for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy

Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce

Pesto Potato Bacon Pizza // shutterbean

Enjoy the delicious combination of pesto, sliced potatoes, and crispy bacon on this homemade pizza. The creamy cheeses and a touch of spice from red pepper flakes make it an irresistible treat

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pesto sauce
• 2 cups sliced potatoes
• 1 cup cooked bacon bits
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 475F 245C and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat

Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness

Transfer the rolled-out dough to a piece of parchment paper for easy transfer to the oven

Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges

Evenly arrange the sliced potatoes on top of the pesto

Sprinkle the cooked bacon bits over the potatoes

Combine the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses, then evenly distribute them over the pizza

Season the pizza with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired

Drizzle olive oil over the top of the pizza

Carefully slide the parchment paper with the pizza onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute

Garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot

Vegan Tofu Stir-Fry

A savory sesame-ginger sauce envelops a colorful assortment of vegetables and tofu in a flavorful vegan stir-fry. This dish is an excellent choice for a weeknight supper because it can be prepared in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 block of firm tofu, cubed
• 2 cups of broccoli florets
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 cup of snap peas
• 1/2 cup of sliced mushrooms
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, minced
• 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked rice or noodles for serving

Instructions:

To make the sauce, combine the soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a small bowl

In a big skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat

Stir-fry the tofu cubes for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they start to brown slightly

Take out and place aside from the skillet

If necessary, add a little extra oil to the same skillet and saut the ginger and garlic until aromatic

To the skillet, add the snap peas, broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, and mushrooms

The vegetables should be crisp-tender after about 5 minutes of stir-frying

Place the tofu back in the skillet with the vegetables and cover with the sauce

Add more 2-3 minutes of stir-frying and stir-frying until the sauce thickens and coats everything

To taste, add salt and pepper for seasoning

Hot vegan tofu stir-fry should be served with cooked rice or noodles

Savor your delicious and quick vegan stir-fry

Awesome Belgium Yeast Waffles

These Belgium yeast waffles are light, fluffy, and full of flavor. Perfect for a delightful breakfast or brunch treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water 110F/43C
• 2 cups lukewarm milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs

Instructions:

Mix yeast with warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes

After that, it will foam up

Mix the flour, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl

Mix the yeast with the milk, add the melted butter, and then add the vanilla extract

Combine well

Put the lid on top and leave it somewhere warm for about 30 minutes to rise

Just before cooking, beat in the eggs

Warm up your waffle iron and grease it if it needs it

Place the batter on the hot waffle iron and cook it until it turns golden brown

Keep warm and top with your favorite things

Vegan Chocolate Cake with Espresso Buttercream

Enjoy this rich vegan chocolate cake with a delicious espresso buttercream. This cake is moist, rich, and full of chocolate flavor. Its great for any event.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup non-dairy milk
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup strong brewed espresso or coffee
• 1 cup vegan butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 175F 350C

Butter and flour two round cake pans that are 9 inches in diameter

Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl with a whisk

Put apple sauce, oil, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract, and non-dairy milk in a different bowl

Mix the dry and wet ingredients together until the mixture is smooth

Mix in the brewed coffee

Evenly pour the batter into the cake pans that have been prepared, and smooth the tops

Put it in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean

Let cakes cool in their pans for 10 minutes, then move them to wire racks to finish cooling

You will need to beat vegan butter until it is smooth and creamy

Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract slowly while beating the mixture until it is smooth and fluffy

Spread a layer of buttercream on top of one cake layer after the cakes have cooled all the way down

Put the other cake layer on top, and use the rest of the buttercream to frost the top and sides

You can decorate if you want to with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder

Cut it up and serve

Tarte Cappuccino

Indulge in the rich flavors of cappuccino with this delightful tart. Creamy ricotta cheese infused with espresso powder atop a flaky puff pastry, finished with a sweet cappuccino glaze and a dusting of cocoa powder.

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet of pre-made puff pastry
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons espresso powder
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375F 190C

Place the puff pastry sheet on a baking tray lined with parchment paper

In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, honey, and espresso powder until well combined

Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the puff pastry sheet, leaving a small border around the edges

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed

While the tart is baking, prepare the cappuccino glaze by combining granulated sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat

Stir constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 5-7 minutes

Once the tart is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly

Drizzle the cappuccino glaze over the warm tart

Dust the tart with cocoa powder

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature

Enjoy