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Tender beef steaks served with a peppercorn sauce that is creamy and full of flavor. Great for a special dinner or having people over. Ingredients: 2 tbsp whole black peppercorns 4 6-ounce beef tenderloin steaks 2 tbsp olive oil 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 cup beef broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp brandy Salt to taste Instructions: Use a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder to crush the peppercorns On both sides of the steaks, sprinkle salt Warm the olive oil in a big pan over medium-high heat When you add the steaks, cook until theyre done the way you like them about 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare Take the steaks out of the pan and set them somewhere to rest Put the shallots in the same pan and cook them for about two minutes, until they get soft Use brandy to clear out the pan and scrape up any browned bits on the bottom Turn the heat down to low and add the bee...

Enjoy the tasty flavors of pork tenderloin rubbed with chili and glazed with a sweet and sour apricot ginger sauce. This dish is great for a fancy dinner or a quick meal during the week. Ingredients: 2 Pork tenderloins 2 tablespoons Chili powder 1 tablespoon Ground cumin 1 tablespoon Paprika 1 tablespoon Garlic powder 1 tablespoon Onion powder 1 tablespoon Brown sugar 1 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper 1 cup Apricot preserves 2 tablespoons Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar 1 tablespoon Minced ginger 1 teaspoon Minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375F 190C In a small bowl, combine chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper to make the rub Rub the spice mixture evenly over the pork tenderloins Place the tenderloins on a baking sheet lined with parch...

These Lemon Cheesecake Brownies are a delicious treat thats great for any event. They have the rich chocolate flavor of brownies and a tangy lemon cheesecake swirl. Ingredients: 1 box brownie mix 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F 175C Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish In a large bowl, prepare the brownie mix according to package instructions, using water, oil, and eggs Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish In another bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture onto the brownie batter Use a knife to swirl the cream cheese into the brownie batter Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until ...

A delicious treat thats ideal for breakfast or dessert are homemade glazed donuts. These donuts have an enticing sweet glaze coating them and are soft and fluffy Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup milk 2 large eggs 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract Vegetable oil for frying Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350F 175C Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness Use a donut cutter to cut out donut shapes, and a smaller cutter for the holes Carefully drop the donuts into the hot oil, frying until golden brown on each side about...

A keto-friendly twist on classic guacamole, this recipe combines creamy avocados with crispy bacon and fresh tomatoes for a delicious and satisfying dip. Ingredients: 4 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, and peeled 4 slices of bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Juice of 2 limes Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Use a fork to mash the avocados in a medium-sized bowl until they are smooth but still have some chunks Break up the bacon and add it to the bowl with the mashed avocados Then add the diced red onion, minced garlic, diced jalapeno, chopped cilantro, and lime juice Mix the ingredients together slowly until they are well mixed Add salt and pepper to taste in the guacamole Serve right away with vegetables or chi...

A tasty and filling dish, these sweet and spicy tofu noodles are ideal for a quick weeknight supper. Savory soy sauce, sweet maple syrup, and hot sriracha combine to make a delicious sauce that perfectly coats the tofu and noodles. This dish, with its crunchy vegetables and nutty peanuts for texture, is sure to become a family favorite. Ingredients: 1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed 8 oz dried noodles such as rice noodles or soba noodles 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp sriracha sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp sesame oil 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 carrot, julienned 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped 1 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish Instructions: Cook the noodles according to package instructions Drain and set aside In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, sriracha sauce, and minced garlic In a large skillet...