Spicy Shrimp with Pesto Noodles

Spicy shrimp and bright pesto sauce mixed with linguine pasta makes for a delicious meal. You can make this dish quickly, and it's full of delicious flavors that will please your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz linguine pasta
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente

Drain and set aside

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

Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, saut for 1-2 minutes until fragrant

Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side

Reduce heat to low, add cooked linguine to the skillet along with pesto sauce

Toss until pasta is well coated

Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and shrimp mixture, toss gently to combine

Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves

Serve hot, optionally with additional Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes for extra flavor

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies - CPA: Certified Pastry Aficionado

CPA's Certified Pastry Aficionado recipe creates the ultimate chocolate chip cookie experience. These cookies have the perfect combination of crispy edges and soft, gooey centers, making them a classic favorite for people of all ages.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 375F 190C and put parchment paper on baking sheets

Mix the flour and baking soda together in a small bowl

Put away

Make the butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and salt fluffy by beating them together in a large bowl

Mix the eggs and vanilla extract into the butter

Good beat

Slowly add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix just until everything is combined

Spread the semisweet chocolate chips out evenly in the dough as you fold them in

Round tablespoons of dough should be dropped onto the baking sheets that have been prepared, leaving enough space between each cookie

After the oven is hot, bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the middle is still soft

After taking the cookies out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets before moving them to a wire rack to cool all the way down

Nespresso Latte Macchiato

Use your favorite Nespresso coffee capsule to make a creamy and tasty Nespresso Latte Macchiato. The amount of coffee and frothy milk is just right.

Ingredients:

• 1 Nespresso coffee capsule your choice
• 6 oz 180 ml milk
• Sugar optional

Instructions:

Brew a Nespresso coffee capsule of your choice

Froth the milk using the Nespresso milk frother or a steam wand until it's creamy and velvety

Pour the brewed coffee into a tall glass

Slowly pour the frothed milk over the coffee, allowing it to settle on top and create distinct layers

Add sugar if desired, to taste

Serve and enjoy your Nespresso Latte Macchiato!

Easy Hamburger Soup

This Easy Hamburger Soup is a comforting and hearty meal perfect for chilly days. Made with simple ingredients and cooked in a slow cooker, it's a convenient dish that the whole family will love.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 can 14
• 5 oz diced tomatoes
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions:

In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned

Drain excess fat

Transfer cooked beef to a slow cooker

Add diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, sliced celery, diced tomatoes, beef broth, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker

Stir well to combine all ingredients

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours

During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add frozen corn and peas

Once vegetables are tender and soup is heated through, serve hot

Enjoy!

Creamy White Chicken Chili

This Creamy White Chicken Chili is a tasty and comforting take on regular chili. That chicken is soft, the white beans are creamy, and the broth is full of spices. This soup will warm you up on a cold day.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breasts, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can diced green chilies
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions:

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add diced chicken breasts and cook until no longer pink

Add diced onion and minced garlic, cook until softened

Stir in white beans, diced green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper

Bring to a simmer and let cook for 20 minutes

Stir in heavy cream and shredded Monterey Jack cheese until melted and creamy

Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro

Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese and cilantro if desired

Clean Mango Slaw

A refreshing and vibrant slaw featuring the sweetness of mangoes paired with crisp cabbage, bell pepper, and fresh herbs, dressed in a tangy lime vinaigrette.

Ingredients:

• 1 large mango, julienned
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine mango, cabbage, bell pepper, cilantro, and green onions

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, salt, and pepper

Pour the dressing over the mango slaw and toss until well coated

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld

Garnish with additional cilantro and green onions if desired before serving

Mango Ginger Yogurt Popsicles

You will love how these Mango Ginger Yogurt Popsicles taste with their sweet mangoes, tangy Greek yogurt, and spicy ginger. It's great for a hot summer day or as a healthy dessert.

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

Instructions:

In a blender, combine diced mangoes, Greek yogurt, honey, and grated ginger

Blend until smooth and creamy

Pour the mixture into popsicle molds

Insert popsicle sticks into the molds

Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm

To remove popsicles from molds, run under warm water for a few seconds and gently pull them out

Enjoy your refreshing Mango Ginger Yogurt Popsicles!