Herbed Ricotta Spaghetti

This spaghetti dish features a creamy and flavorful herbed ricotta sauce that perfectly coats the pasta, creating a delicious and satisfying meal. It's quick and easy to make, making it ideal for busy weeknights or cozy dinners at home.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, and thyme
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente

Drain and set aside

In a small bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, minced garlic, chopped fresh herbs, grated Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper

Toss cooked spaghetti with the herbed ricotta mixture until well combined

Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs and Parmesan cheese if desired

Easy Grilled Ginger-Soy Lamb Chops

Impress your guests with these succulent grilled lamb chops marinated in a flavorful blend of ginger, soy sauce, and other aromatic ingredients. Perfect for a quick and tasty barbecue!

Ingredients:

• 8 lamb chops
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Chopped green onions for garnish
• Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, honey, and sesame oil to create the marinade

Place lamb chops in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them

Ensure even coating and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat

Remove lamb chops from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off

Season with salt and black pepper

Grill lamb chops for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting time for desired doneness

Remove from the grill and let the lamb chops rest for a few minutes

Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving

Enjoy your delicious Easy Grilled Ginger-Soy Lamb Chops!

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This beef stew made in a slow cooker is hearty, comforting, and great for a cozy dinner. Make it ahead of time for a simple meal you can freeze.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 4 potatoes, cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 14
• 5 oz diced tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Instructions:

In a bowl, toss beef stew meat with flour, salt, and black pepper until coated

Place coated beef in the slow cooker

Add carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, beef broth, thyme, and rosemary to the slow cooker

Stir ingredients to combine

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until beef is tender

Serve hot and enjoy!

Crock Pot Bowtie Casserole

A comforting and hearty casserole made in the slow cooker with ground beef, pasta, tomato sauce, and cheese. Perfect for busy days when you need a delicious meal ready by dinner time.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
• 1 can 10
• 75 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 oz bowtie pasta, uncooked
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain

Stir in the tomato sauce, cream of mushroom soup, water, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper

In a greased slow cooker, layer half of the meat mixture, followed by half of the uncooked pasta, and then half of the shredded mozzarella cheese

Repeat layers

Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until pasta is tender

Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired before serving

Instant Pot Black Pepper Beef

Here is a quick and easy Instant Pot recipe for Black Pepper Beef that tastes great and doesn't take much time to make.

Ingredients:

• 1
• 5 lbs beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon black pepper, coarsely ground
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• Green onions, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

Set Instant Pot to saut mode and heat vegetable oil

Add garlic and ginger, saut for 1-2 minutes until fragrant

Add beef slices, brown on all sides

In a bowl, mix beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and black pepper

Pour the mixture over the beef in the Instant Pot

Secure the lid, set to high pressure for 10 minutes

Once done, perform a quick release

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry

Stir the slurry into the Instant Pot to thicken the sauce

Serve over rice, garnished with chopped green onions

Creamy Lemon Chicken with Spinach and Artichokes

The flavors in this Creamy Lemon Chicken with Spinach and Artichokes go so well together. The soft chicken, spinach, and artichokes go well with the creamy lemon sauce, making a dish that is both comforting and classy.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup chopped spinach
• 1 cup quartered artichoke hearts
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat

Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side

Remove from skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant

Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet

Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes

Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest

Cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 3-4 minutes

Add chopped spinach and artichoke hearts to the skillet

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted and artichokes are heated through

Return chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon some sauce over the top

Let simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat the chicken through

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving

Classic Grilled Cheese

Feel good with a grilled cheese sandwich. This recipe is easy to follow. The outside is just right, and the inside is gooey.

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of bread
• 2 slices of cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions:

Place a slice of cheddar cheese between the two slices of bread to form a sandwich

Spread butter on the outside of the bread slices

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat

Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until the bread turns golden brown and the cheese melts about 3-4 minutes per side

Remove from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve