Slow Cooker Brown Butter Marinara Sauce

This Brown Butter Marinara Sauce in the Slow Cooker is thick, tasty, and very simple to make. When you brown the butter, it gives the sauce a nutty depth of flavor that goes well with pasta or any other Italian dish.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
• 2 cans 28 ounces each crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it turns golden brown, about 5-7 minutes

Transfer the brown butter to the slow cooker

Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, minced garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the slow cooker

Stir well to combine all ingredients

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally

Before serving, stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated

Serve over pasta or use as a sauce for your favorite Italian dishes

Enjoy!

Instant Pot Pizza Dough

For a tasty pizza night at home, use your Instant Pot to make pizza dough quickly and easily.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm water
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

Warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar should all be mixed together in a bowl

Wait five minutes until it foams up

Put flour and salt in a large bowl and mix them together

In the middle, make a well and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil

Mix it together until a dough forms

Then, knead it on a floured surface for 5 to 7 minutes until it's smooth

Make two balls out of the dough, and then roll each one out into the shape you want for the pizza

Put a trivet in the Instant Pot and add one cup of water

Lay out a piece of dough on a piece of parchment paper and put it in the Instant Pot

To cook, set the oven to "Steam" and close the vent! Do it again with the second ball of dough

Place the cooked dough carefully on a baking sheet

Add your favorite pizza toppings

Bake in a hot oven until the crust is golden and the toppings are bubbly

Take a bite of your Instant Pot pizza!

Avocado and Chicken Caprese Salad

A refreshing and flavorful Avocado and Chicken Caprese Salad that combines the richness of chicken, the creaminess of avocado, and the classic caprese flavors of tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. Drizzle with balsamic glaze for an extra burst of flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced
• 8 fresh basil leaves, torn
• 8 fresh mozzarella balls bocconcini
• Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

Instructions:

Add salt and pepper to the chicken breasts

In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat

Put in the chicken breasts and cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the middle is no longer pink

Take the chicken out of the pan and let it rest for a few minutes

Then, cut it into thin strips

Cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, torn basil leaves, and mozzarella balls should all be put in a large salad bowl

Place the chicken slices on top of the salad

Add as much balsamic glaze as you like

Toss the ingredients together gently to mix them

Serve right away and enjoy!

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken

This recipe for Bacon-Wrapped Chicken is a delicious way to enjoy dinner that combines the flavorful bacon with soft chicken, melted cheese, and barbecue sauce. It's simple, quick, and guaranteed to please your palate!

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 8 slices of bacon
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Set the oven temperature to 375F 190C

Add a little salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the chicken breasts

Place two bacon slices in a crosshatch design atop every chicken breast

Top the bacon with chopped green onions and shredded cheddar cheese

Put a little bit of barbecue sauce over each chicken breast

Ensuring the bacon and filling stay inside, fold the chicken breasts in half

Transfer the chicken wrapped in bacon to a baking dish

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is thoroughly cooked, in a preheated oven

To make the bacon extra crispy, you can optionally broil it for a further two to three minutes

Enjoy your flavorful bacon-wrapped chicken while it's still hot!

Strawberry Vanilla Bean Macarons

Delicate strawberry and vanilla bean macarons with a luscious strawberry buttercream filling. These elegant French treats are perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 3 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
• 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
• Pink food coloring optional
• For the filling:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
• 1/4 cup strawberry jam

Instructions:

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper

In a food processor, combine almond flour and powdered sugar

Pulse until finely ground

Sift the mixture into a bowl and discard any large almond pieces

In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until they form soft peaks

Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form

Add vanilla bean paste and strawberry extract, and mix until incorporated

If desired, add pink food coloring and mix until the desired color is achieved

Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the egg white mixture until fully combined

Be careful not to overmix, as the batter should be thick and ribbon-like

Transfer the macaron batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip

Pipe small rounds onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart

Tap the baking sheets on the counter to remove any air bubbles, and let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to form a dry skin

Preheat your oven to 300F 150C while the macarons are resting

Bake the macarons in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until they lift easily off the parchment paper

Allow them to cool completely on the baking sheets

To make the filling, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and strawberry jam together until smooth and creamy

Pair up the macaron shells that are similar in size

Spread a small amount of the strawberry filling on one shell and sandwich it with another

Repeat for all the macarons

Store the filled macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld

Enjoy your homemade strawberry vanilla bean macarons!

Blue Hawaii Martini

The Blue Hawaii Martini is a tropical twist on the classic martini, combining the flavors of coconut, pineapple, and a vibrant blue hue from blue curaçao. It's a refreshing cocktail perfect for any summer gathering or beach-themed party.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz blue curaao
• 1/2 oz coconut cream
• 1/2 oz pineapple juice
• Splash of lime juice
• Pineapple slice and maraschino cherry for garnish

Instructions:

Put ice in a shaker

To the shaker, add the blue curaao, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and lime juice

Make sure to shake it well until it's cold

In a martini glass, strain the drink

Put a maraschino cherry and a slice of pineapple on top

Smoky BBQ Bacon Burger

Indulge in the smoky, savory flavors of this gourmet burger featuring a juicy beef patty, crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and a tangy BBQ sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 burger buns
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• 8 slices of bacon
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 tomato slices
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Warm up the grill over medium-high heat

Shape the ground beef into 4 burger patties that are all the same size

Add pepper and salt

The burger patties should be cooked for four to five minutes on each side, or until they're done the way you like them

Grill the bacon for about two to three minutes on each side while the burgers are cooking

For the last minute of cooking, put a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each burger and close the grill lid

This will melt the cheese

Put the burger buns on the grill and toast them for one minute, or until they get a little brown

Start by putting a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun

Then add the burger patty with melted cheese, two bacon slices, a tomato slice, and a few red onion slices

Add BBQ sauce to the toppings, and then put the other half of the bun on top

Enjoy the Smoky BBQ Bacon Burgers while they're still hot