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Recipes Collection

1. Homemade Lentil Soup Recipe

A flavorful soup with spices, caramelized vegetables, and green lentils.

Servings

• 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, ghee, or clarified butter
• 2 peeled and medium diced yellow onions
• 2 peeled and medium diced carrots
• 2 peeled and medium diced ribs of celery
• 3 finely minced cloves of garlic
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 3 cups green lentils, rinsed
• 1 large peeled and medium diced potato
• 2 bay leaves
• 9 cups chicken stock
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Caramelize onions in olive oil over low to medium heat (up to 45 minutes).
2. Add carrots, celery, and garlic; cook until lightly browned (5-6 minutes).
3. Stir in cumin and coriander.
4. Add lentils, potatoes, bay leaves, and chicken stock; stir to combine.
5. Cook covered over low to medium heat until lentils are tender (35-45 minutes).
6. Remove bay leaves, blend half of the soup for thickness.
7. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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2. Shakshuka Recipe

A blend of peppers, onions, spices, and tomatoes with poached eggs.

Servings

• 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 peeled and small diced yellow onion
• 1 seeded and small diced red bell pepper
• 4 finely minced cloves garlic
• 2 28-ounce cans of whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• 6 to 8 large eggs
• Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Sauté onions, peppers, and garlic in olive oil until lightly browned (5-7 minutes).
2. Add tomatoes, cumin, paprika, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix well.
3. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
4. Crack eggs into the sauce, cover, and simmer until eggs are set (8-12 minutes).
5. Garnish with chopped parsley; serve with sliced bread.

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3. Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits and Country Sausage Gravy

Classic Southern-style biscuits with rich sausage gravy.

Servings

• 20

Ingredients

For the Biscuits:

• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 ¾ cups ice-cold unsalted butter, shredded
• 5 large eggs
• 1 ¾ cups buttermilk

For the Country Sausage Gravy:

• 1 pound loose pork sausage
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups whole milk
• Sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Biscuits:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and butter in a stand mixer with a hook attachment.
3. Whisk eggs and buttermilk; add to dry ingredients and mix.
4. Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1 ½” - 2” thick, cut with a circle cutter.
5. Place on cast-iron skillets or casserole dishes; bake for 26-30 minutes.

Gravy:

1. Cook pork sausage; set aside.
2. Melt butter, whisk in flour.
3. Add milk, cook until thick like alfredo sauce.
4. Add sausage back, season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve with biscuits.

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4. The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe

A soy, lemon, and herb marinade for a flavorful chicken.

Servings

• 6

Ingredients

• ½ peeled and finely grated yellow onion
• 5 finely grated garlic cloves
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 ChatGPT tablespoons sugar
• ½ cup neutral flavored oil
• 1/3 cup white wine
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup white distilled vinegar
• 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 1/2 pound chicken, broken down into individual parts

Instructions

1. Grate onion and garlic into a large bowl, add lemon juice.
2. Mix in mustard, sugar, oil, wine, soy sauce, vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Coat the chicken in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 12-48 hours.
4. Grill chicken skin side down on a medium-high heat grill, cook for 10-12 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5. If needed, move chicken around on the grill to prevent charring.

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5. Oatmeal Scotchies Recipe

A delightful oatmeal cookie with butterscotch chips.

Servings

• Varies

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 4 Tbsp butter, browned
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 to 1 ½ cups butterscotch chips (addition for true Scotchies)

Instructions

1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Brown butter, then add to a bowl with cinnamon and oil.
3. Mix in sugars, eggs, and vanilla.
4. Combine with flour mixture, then fold in oats, raisins, and butterscotch chips.
5. Portion dough onto a parchment-lined sheet, flatten to 2” diameter.
6. Bake at 375°F for 10 mins, cookies will be soft in the center.
7. Cool on the baking tray for 5 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.

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6. New Lentil Soup Recipe

A vegetarian lentil soup with tomatoes and a blend of spices.

Servings

• Not specified

Ingredients

• 1 large Onion, chopped
• 2 Celery stalks, chopped
• 2 medium Carrots, diced
• 2-3 Garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1 can (14oz/400g) Diced tomatoes
• 8 cups (2L) Vegetable stock
• 2 cups (380g) Dried lentils, rinsed
• 2-3 tablespoons Parsley/coriander, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Sauté onion in olive oil until golden, then add celery, carrots, and garlic.
2. Cook for a few minutes, then add cumin, oregano, paprika.
3. Add tomatoes, lentils, stock, salt, and pepper; bring to boil, then simmer for 30-45 minutes.
4. Stir in parsley/coriander and lemon juice at the end.
5. Serve hot and enjoy.

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Conclusion

Each of these recipes brings its own unique flavor and style to your kitchen. From hearty soups to sweet treats, they offer a range of options for different meals and occasions. By f