Thai Pumpkin Soup

This Thai pumpkin soup is smooth and tasty, and it's great for a cold night in. It's a comforting and filling dish that's gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and Whole30-friendly. It's made with coconut milk and Thai spices.

Ingredients:

• 1 small pumpkin, peeled and cubed
• 1 can 14 oz coconut milk
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon red curry paste
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce optional for Whole30
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

Put coconut oil in a big pot and heat it over medium-low heat

Put in the minced garlic, chopped onion, and grated ginger

Saut until the food smells good

Add the red curry paste and cook for one more minute

Put pumpkin cubes in the pot and pour in the coconut milk and broth

Bring to a low boil

Put the lid on and cook for 20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is soft

Blend the soup until it's smooth with an immersion blender

If you want to use fish sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper are good things to add

Make the seasonings taste better

Serve hot with fresh cilantro on top

One-Bowl Belgian Waffles

Make Mother's Day brunch even better with this easy one-bowl Belgian waffle recipe. These waffles are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and perfect for a special breakfast treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined

Be careful not to overmix; it's okay if there are a few lumps in the batter

Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions and lightly grease it with non-stick spray or butter

Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the hot waffle iron the amount will depend on the size of your waffle iron and close the lid

Cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, typically 3-5 minutes, but follow your waffle iron's instructions

Carefully remove the waffles and serve immediately with your favorite toppings such as fresh berries, maple syrup, whipped cream, or powdered sugar

Margherita Pizza

Enjoy the classic tastes of a Margherita pizza with a crunchy crust, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves that smell great. This easy recipe makes a meal that is both quick and tasty.

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 475F 245C

Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness

Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce

Tear the fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the cheese

Drizzle olive oil over the top and season with salt and black pepper

Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned

Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute or two, then slice and serve hot

Spinach, Cheese, and Bacon Stuffed Chicken

Discover the magic of combining spinach, cheese, and bacon in this mouthwatering stuffed chicken recipe. It's a delightful dish that's perfect for a special occasion or a cozy dinner at home.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 slices of bacon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Toothpicks

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375F 190C

In a skillet, cook the bacon until it's crispy

Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain it on paper towels

Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces

In the same skillet, add olive oil and saut the chopped spinach until it wilts

Remove from heat and let it cool

While the spinach cools, make a horizontal slit in each chicken breast to create a pocket for the stuffing

Season the chicken with salt and pepper

Stuff each chicken breast with the wilted spinach, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon

Secure the openings with toothpicks to keep the filling inside

Heat a clean skillet over medium-high heat and sear each chicken breast for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown

Transfer the seared chicken breasts to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center

Remove the toothpicks before serving

Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Spinach, Cheese, and Bacon Stuffed Chicken!

Spicy Shrimp Sandwich with Chipotle Avocado Mayonnaise

This Chipotle Avocado Mayonnaise on Spicy Shrimp Sandwich is full of flavor and great for a quick and filling meal. The soft shrimp, creamy chipotle avocado mayo, and crisp vegetables make this sandwich delicious and filling. It will definitely become a favorite!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 avocado, mashed
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 4 sandwich buns, toasted
• Lettuce leaves, for serving
• Tomato slices, for serving
• Red onion slices, for serving

Instructions:

Put shrimp in a bowl and season them with salt, pepper, and olive oil

Warm up a pan over medium-high heat

Cook the shrimp for two to three minutes on each side, or until they are pink and done

Chop chipotle pepper, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and paprika and mix them in a different bowl

This will make chipotle avocado mayonnaise

Put chipotle avocado mayonnaise on buns that have been toasted

Put cooked shrimp, lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and red onion slices on top

Put the other half of the toasted bun on top and serve

Cassava Flour Tortillas

These grain/gluten/egg/nut-free cassava flour tortillas are perfect for those with dietary restrictions. They are soft, pliable, and ideal for wrapping your favorite fillings.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cassava flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3/4 cup warm water

Instructions:

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

Mix in the olive oil until the mixture is crumbly

While kneading, slowly add warm water until a dough forms

Make little balls out of the dough and roll each one into a thin tortilla

Set a skillet that doesn't stick on medium heat

Each tortilla should be cooked for one to two minutes on each side, or until it gets a little brown

Enjoy while still warm!

Orange Chicken

This homemade orange chicken recipe combines tender chicken pieces with a tangy and sweet orange sauce, creating a flavorful dish that's better than takeout.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 orange, zest and juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Green onions for garnish

Instructions:

Mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, cornstarch, orange zest, and orange juice in a bowl

Put the chicken pieces in the mix and let them sit for at least 30 minutes

Put vegetable oil in a pan and heat it over medium-high heat

Put in the chicken pieces that have been marinated, and cook them until they are browned and done

Add the rest of the marinade and stir it around a few times as you cook it until it gets thick

Add green onions as a garnish before serving