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Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake

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Copycat McDonald's Shamrock Shake

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 serving

Equipment

  • 1 Spoon or Ice Cream scoop
  • 1 Blender

Ingredients

  • 4 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream About 1 cup total
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk
  • 1/4 tsp Peppermint Extract
  • 6 drops Green food coloring
  • Whipped cream (For topping/ Optional)
  • Maraschino cherry (For topping/ Optional)

Instructions

  • In a blender, blend ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring until smooth
  • Pour milkshake into a glass. Top with whipped cream. Garnish with a cherry

Asian Chicken Meatballs

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Asian Chicken Meatballs

Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Sheet pan
  • 1 large skillet

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Chicken 93% meat, 7% fat
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger minced
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce (Can substitute gluten-free Tamari)
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 3 Scallions Finely chopped
  • 1 Egg (Large)
  • 1/3 cup Panko Plain or Gluten Free

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce or Gluten-Free Tamari
  • 1 tsp Corn Starch
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Sriracha Hot Sauce
  • 1 clove Fresh Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • Sesame Seeds and Fresh Scallions (Optional, For Garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400*F, and adjust the oven rack to the middle position
  • Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside
  • Place all of the meatball ingredients in a medium bowl
  • Use your hands to combine them well, but no need to over-mix
  • Shape the mixture into approximately 16 meatballs
  • Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet
  • Bake them until they are cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes
  • When the meatballs are done, prepare the sauce
  • Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well
  • Pour the sauce into a large skillet over low heat, whisking until it begins to boil
  • Cook 30 to 60 seconds, until the sauce thickens
  • Turn the heat off immediately
  • Gently toss in the meatballs, coating well in sauce
  • Top off with fresh scallions and sesame seeds
  • Enjoy!

Zucchini Noodles with Garlic Butter and Shrimp

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Zucchini Noodles with Garlic Butter and Shrimp

Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 Spiralizer
  • 1 Tablespoon
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon
  • 1 1/4 Cup
  • 1 Knife

Ingredients

  • 2 Medium Zucchinis
  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet on a hot plate over medium heat and melt butter
  • Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
  • Add shrimp, salt, and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and fully cooked. Remove shrimp from the pan
  • Add spiralized zucchini to the skillet and saute for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender
  • Return shrimp to the pan, toss with zucchini, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired
  • Serve immediately

Super Simple Chicken Noodle Soup

 

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Super Simple Chicken Noodle Soup

Servings 7 people

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Measuring Cups 1 Cup, 1/2 Cup, 1 Tablespoon, 1/2 Tablespoon
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife For chopping and mincing

Ingredients

  • 3 Large Carrots
  • 3 Celery Stalks
  • 1 Medium Onion
  • 3 Cloves of Garlic
  • 4 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken
  • 10 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2.5 cups Egg Noodle
  • 1.5 tbsp Oil
  • Salt and Pepper (To Taste)
  • Fresh Parsley or Lemon (Optional)

Instructions

Prep

  • Wash hands and clean your workspace
  • Chop carrots, celery, and onion into small pieces
  • Mince garlic
  • Shred cooked chicken

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat
  • Add onions carrots, celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened
  • Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds
  • Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil
  • Add egg noodles and cook until tender (about 7-10 minutes)
  • Stir in shredded chicken, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes
  • Turn off the heat and serve!
  • (Optional) Add fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon for extra flavor
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