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Desserts

Chocolate Covered Brownies

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Chocolate covered brownies are perfect treats for birthdays, special occasions, and Valentine’s Day. It’s great when you’re craving for something sweet too. 

These are very easy to make. You’ll need a silicone mold, melted chocolates, and brownies. I like this brownie recipe because it’s soft, chewy, and gooey. 

You’ll need:

Brownies Recipe:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar 
  • ½ cup melted unsalted butter, still warm/hot
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • â…” cup unsweetened cocoa powder 
  • â…” cup powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • ½ tsp teaspoon kosher salt

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a pan with foil or parchment paper, leaving a couple of inches of overhang on two sides. This will allow you to easily lift the brownies out of the pan later.

Combine granulated sugar and hot butter in a large bowl. Stir it briefly then let it sit for about 5 minutes. Whisk the butter and sugar vigorously for 30 seconds then add eggs, water, and vanilla extract, whisking again until combined. 

Sprinkle cocoa powder, powdered sugar, flour, chocolate chips, and salt over the wet ingredients. Use a silicone spatula to stir the mixture until it is well combined.

Pour the batter into a 9×9 pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes (begin checking at 25 minutes). The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out without raw batter on it. Be careful not to overbake. Remove from the oven and let it cool. When the brownies are cool, cut them into 16 pieces. 

Putting It Together

Melt the chocolates. Add the melted chocolates into the mold then put it in the fridge until firm. 

When the chocolates are firm, take them out. Remove the hard edges of the brownies and add it to the chocolate mold. Cover the top with chocolate and put it in the fridge until firm. 

Once firm, pop out the chocolate covered brownies. Remove any excess chocolates on the sides. Drizzle chocolate and add sprinkles. Enjoy!

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Main Dish

Mongolian Beef

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Mongolian beef is thin slices of beef that are simmered in soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Cornstarch helps make the sauce thickens to coat the beef. It has a sweet, spicy, and savory flavor. 

I live in a town that is limited to good Chinese food. This is so easy to make. Homemade is better than takeout. My husband approves!

Ingredients: 

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil 
  • 1 lb beef steak or chuck roast (trim off fat)
  • 1 cup broccoli
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms, cut into small pieces
  • 1 red bell peppers, cut into strips
  • 3 stalks green onion, cut into 3-4 pieces
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 tsp salt 
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Mongolian Beef Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced or 2 tsp ginger powder 
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, minced or 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2-4 Birds eye chili peppers, sliced (optional)

Instructions:

Cut the broccoli, mushrooms, bell pepper, green onions, and onions. Set aside.

Mongolian Beef

Cut the beef into thin slices and set.

Beef

Minced the garlic and ginger. Sliced the peppers.

In a small bowl, add soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Mix well then add in garlic, ginger, and chili peppers. 

In a frying pan, heat up the oil on medium heat. When the oil is hot, cook the beef. Add salt and black pepper.

Add the vegetables when the beef is cooked and stir for 2 minutes. 

Pour the sauce over. Stir until the sauce thickens then turn off the stove.

Served with rice. Enjoy!

Mongolian Beef
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Mongolian Beef

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 lb beef steak or chuck roast trim off fat
  • 1 cup Broccoli
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms cut into small pieces
  • 1 red bell peppers cut into strips
  • 3 stalks green onion cut into 3-4 pieces
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced or 2 tsp ginger powder
  • 4-5 Garlic cloves, minced or 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
  • 2-4 Birds eye chili peppers sliced (optional)

Instructions

  • Cut the broccoli, mushrooms, bell pepper, green onions, and onions. Set aside. Cut the beef into thin slices and set.
  • Minced the garlic and ginger. Sliced the peppers. In a small bowl, add soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Mix well then add in garlic, ginger, and chili peppers.
  • In a frying pan, heat up the oil on medium heat. When the oil is hot, cook the beef. Add salt and black pepper.
  • Add the vegetables when the beef is cooked and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce over. Stir until the sauce thickens then turn off the stove.
  • Served with rice. Enjoy!
Desserts

Chocolate & Strawberry Whipped Milk

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chocolate & strawberry whipped milk

Everyone is making these Dalgona coffee drinks. Since I don’t drink coffee I decided to try these alternatives: Chocolate and Strawberry whipped milk! These are a fun treat for the kids. My kids love them.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup heavy whipped cream
  • ½ cup Chocolate or Strawberry Nesquik powder
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • ½ cup milk 

Optional

  • Ice
  • Sprinkles 
  • Shaved chocolate
  • Strawberries

Instructions:

Add heavy whipped cream, Nesquik powder, and powdered sugar in a bowl or stand mixer. Whipped the cream until thick and fluffy. 

Pour milk into a cup and add the Nesquik whipped cream. Top it with shaved chocolate, strawberries, or sprinkles. 

Also check out my Whipped Hot Chocolate Milk Recipe!

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Chocolate & Strawberry Whipped Milk

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate or Strawberry Nesquik powder
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • Ice
  • Sprinkles
  • Shaved chocolate
  • Strawberries

Instructions

  • Add heavy whipped cream, Nesquik powder, and powdered sugar in a bowl or stand mixer. Whipped the cream until thick and fluffy.
  • Pour milk in a cup and add the Nesquik whipped cream. Top it with shaved chocolate, strawberries, or sprinkles.
Main Dish

Thai Beef Basil

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thai beef basil

Who loves a quick, easy, and delicious meal? This Thai Beef basil recipe is easy and takes less than 30 minutes to cook. It is flavorful and delicious.

Consuming basil has some benefits. It has anti-inflammatory qualities and is a potent antibacterial. It may contain compounds that fight the effects of aging and help reduce stress.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 shallots, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce 
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 cup Thai basil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Crushed peanuts (optional)
  • Mint (optional)
  • Bell peppers (optional)



Instructions:

Prepare the ingredients: dice the shallots, minced garlic, and slice the green onions and red pepper.

In a medium skillet, cook garlic until fragrant. Stir in the ground beef until cook. Drain the excess oil. 

Stir in shallots, fish sauce, lime juice, and soy sauce. Cook for 2 minutes then add in the basils. Let it cool until basil starts to welt. Remove from the stove. 

Add salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with green onions and red peppers. 

Serve with a side of sticky rice or rice. 

thai beef basil


thai beef basil
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Thai Beef Basil

Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 shallots diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 red pepper sliced
  • 1 tsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 cup Thai basil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • crushed peanuts optional
  • Mint optional
  • Bell peppers optional

Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients: dice the shallots, minced garlic, and slice the green onions and red pepper.
  • In a medium skillet, cook garlic until fragrant. Stir in the ground beef until cook. Drain the excess oil.
  • Stir in shallots, fish sauce, lime juice, and soy sauce. Cook for 2 minutes then add in the basils. Let it cool until basil starts to welt. Remove from the stove.
  • Add salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with green onions and red peppers.
  • Serve with a side of sticky rice or rice.
Desserts

Key Lime Cheesecake Bars

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key lime cheesecake bars

Key lime cheesecake bars are perfect for spring and summer time. It is smooth, creamy, and delicious. If you love key lime pie and cheesecake then you have to try this recipe. 

Ingredients: 

Crust

  • 1 ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Fillings

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweet condensed milk
  • 1 pack (8 oz) of cream cheese
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp lime zest 
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup lime juice

Toppings (optional)

  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • Whipped cream
  • Limes



Directions: 

Preheat oven to 350. 

In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with crushed graham crackers, sugar, and salt.

Line a 13×9 inch pan with parchment paper. Press crumbs evenly into the bottom of the pan. Place it in the oven and bake it for 5 minutes. 

Use a stand mixer or hand mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the condensed milk, eye yolks, lime zest, and lime juice. Mix until combined. 

Pour the filling on top of the crust. Spread it evenly. Bake for 15 minutes or until set. Remove from oven and let it cool down. Sprinkle remaining lime zest. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving. 

Cut it into squares and serve. For extras, store it in an airtight container using parchment for each layer so it won’t stick together.

key lime cheesecake bars
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Key Lime Cheesecake Bars

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • Crust
  • 1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 stick butter melted
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • Pinch of Salt
  • Fillings
  • 1 can sweet condensed milk (14 oz)
  • 1 pack of cream cheese (8 oz)
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Lime Juice
  • Toppings (optional)
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • Whipped Cream
  • Limes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with crushed graham crackers, sugar, and salt.
  • Line a 13x9 inch pan with parchment paper. Press crumbs evenly into the bottom of the pan. Place it in the oven and bake it for 5 minutes.
  • Use a stand mixer or hand mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the condensed milk, eye yolks, lime zest, and lime juice. Mix until combined.
  • Pour the filling on top of the crust. Spread it evenly. Bake for 15 minutes or until set. Remove from oven and let it cool down. Sprinkle remaining lime zest. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.
  • Cut it into squares and serve.
  • For extras, store it in an airtight container using parchment for each layer so it won't stick together.