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Date Night, Quick and easy recipes, Sauce, Vegetarian

Creamy Leek Pasta Sauce

This Creamy Leek Pasta Sauce is a one pot recipe that is made with sliced leeks, butter, cream, vegetable stock, parmesan cheese and pepper and serves well over any type of pasta!

You can make this sauce on the thicker side, by removing some of the liquid and placing in a small bowl with 1 or 2 tbsp of cornstarch.

Whisking, mixing it well and adding back into the sauce during the cooking process. 

Some people swear by not using the green part of the leeks as they think its to hard. I love the green part and can assure you that if you sauté it in butter along with the white parts till tender it will become just as soft and palpable. Source: https://allplants.com/blog/lifestyle/the-health-benefits-of-leeks

BENEFITS OF LEEKS

Leeks are high in vitamin K, which is important for blood clotting and bone health. They also contain vitamins A and C, which are important for a healthy immune system and skin. Leeks are also a good source of folate, a B-vitamin that’s essential for cell growth and development.

HOW TO MAKE LEEK PASTA SAUCE

  • Start by slicing your leeks, then place them in a a colander and rinse off any mud or dirt then strain
  • Next bring a large salted pot of water to a boil and add in your pasta (any pasta works) i used penne.
  • Cook till al dente, strain the water out and set aside
  • In the same pot or pan add in the butter and leeks, sauté for 5 mins before adding in the minced garlic and chopped onion and mustard powder. 
  • Sauté everything till soft, then add in the chicken stock and bring to a medium heat.
  • Simmer for 2 mins then add in the cream, parmesan cheese and pepper.
  • Simmer 2 more mins, then toss in the pasta.
  • Serve hot! 

I served this over some penne pasta today!

If you like the taste of cooked onions or fresh vegetables then you are going to go bonkers for this dish! With the addition of the parmesan cheese it becomes creamier.

Add as much parmesan cheese as you’d like!

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Date Night, Dinner ideas, Pasta

Pasta with Mushroom Sauce

This Pasta with Mushroom Sauce is vegetarian and also has some broccoli in it. The sauce is made first by sautéing the mushrooms till brown, then the addition of white wine or chicken stock and cream is added to create a creamy sauce for your pasta.

To thicken up the mushroom sauce, you can add either cornstarch or flour!

Be sure to remove some of the liquid to do this and place it in a small cup and mix well before pouring into the sauce. Cook over medium heat to thicken to your liking.

Want some protein in this meal?

Simply pan fry some chicken breasts in butter prior and shred it in or serve on the side.

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Dinner ideas, Pasta, Quick and easy recipes, Vegetarian

Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce PASTA

This Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce PASTA recipe is out of this world delicious! And is made with fusilli pasta that is ready to serve on the table in and around 30 minutes!

If you liked this recipe be sure to try my Tortellini In Lemon Garlic Sauce recipe it is just as good.

My favorite type of pasta to use for this recipe is Fusilli pasta however you can use any type you prefer.  This recipe will come as a surprise to anyone who has the chance to dine with you. 

Also, if you like the thought of having dinner served on the table in under 30 minutes.

Then you’re going to be a fan of this recipe.  

This recipe is not only super simple to make it’s also quick because it can be served in less than 30 minutes. 

What is in Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce PASTA

  • Pasta of your choice, I choose fusilli pasta
  • Butter 
  • Parsley 
  • Garlic Powder
  • Lemon
  • Cream
  • Flour

HOW TO MAKE Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce PASTA

  • Start by cooking the pasta cook till al dente
  • Strain and set aside
  • In a medium pot add the cream then whisk in the flour and blend till smooth over medium-low heat
  • Add in the parmesan cheese and butter
  • Seasonings and toss with lemon juice and zest
  • Add in the pasta, toss to coat
  • Serve

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LOOKING FOR ANOTHER AWESOME PASTA DISH 

Try my Creamy Spinach Sausage Gnocchi your sure to love it as well!

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Dinner ideas, Easy Ramen Recipes, Quick and easy recipes, Ramen, Skip the takeout

Easy Ramen Noodles recipe

This Easy Ramen Noodles recipe just like the popular Tiktok ramen which has sesame seeds, scrambled eggs and scallions that are mixed with a butter, garlic, soya sauce and brown sugar broth to create the ultimate comfort food. 

This is a popular recipe that is also now known as TIKTOK Ramen over the past few years.

Tiktok Ramen

Is more sweet and savory vs spicy and savory. That is because it has brown sugar and soya sauce in it. If you want some spice to this dish simply add in some red pepper flakes. 

What type of ramen is best for ramen noodles

You can use your favorite really, just omit the seasoning as you will be making your own with this recipe. 

Easy Ramen Noodle recipe with egg

The trick to making these eggs fluffy lies in the technique and it is as SIMPLE as using CHOPSTICKS to make the eggs first before the ramen

  • Start by whisking / beating your eggs till smooth in a medium bowl
  • Add in your cooking oil to the pan
  • Pour in your egg mixture to the pan
  • Cook over medium heat, once you see the egg starts to bubble on the edges
  • Take chopsticks and fold inward slowly, from corner to corner.
  • Fold over the eggs this is how they remain fluffy, set aside to toss with the cooked ramen
  • Cook the ramen, strain and set aside
  • Prepare the sauce then toss in the ramen and eggs
  • Serve

This recipe is packed full of protein and is inexpensive meal that can really save someone a lot of money if made in replace of most meals. 

You do not have to a broke student etc to enjoy this. It is a fulling meal and very comforting too!

Not to menton, quick to make.

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Date Night, Dinner ideas, Easy Ramen Recipes, Quick and easy recipes, Ramen, Seafood

Easy Lobster Ramen recipe

This Easy Lobster Ramen recipe starts with instant noodles a lobster tail, cream, butter and garlic along with the seasonings from the pre-made noodles. 

IS LOBSTER RAMEN GOOD

Yes, but i highly recommend using a instant ramen that you love as a base. Everyone has different taste when it comes to ramen, however for this recipe I used a VERY POPULAR KOREAN RAMEN BRAND called Samyang Buldak.

I also used the CREAM CARBONARA ramen which is also one of my favorite types of ramen then I simply added cream butter and garlic to make this dish stand out!

SAMYANG BULDAK CREAM CARBONARA LOBSTER RAMEN recipe

I love Samyang products and especially there cream carbonara ramen noodles, I also love lobster so why not merge the two!

So good!

LOBSTER RAMEN RECIPE

  • To make this dish you will want to get your hands on some KOREAN CREAM CARBONARA 
  • A frozen Lobster tail or fresh
  • Cream, butter and garlic along with fresh scallions (green onions)

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Dinner ideas, Easy Ramen Recipes, Ramen

Buldak Cheese Ramen recipe

This Korean Buldak Cheese Ramen recipe is super easy to make as it comes in an instant noodle package that contains all you need! I like to add in some milk to make it extra creamy then a fried egg, cheese slice and some scallions which makes it pure comfort food.

If you have been on Instagram & Tiktok the past few years, you may have seen this popular ramen being made.

It has now become a favorite of mine. As it is quick and easy comfort food by the Koreans.

WHAT IS CHEESE BULDAK

It is like what Mac n cheese is to Americans but Ramen noodles to Koreans.

HOW TO MAKE BULDAK CHEESE RAMEN

  • Start by brining a medium pot with 3 cups of water a boil 
  • Once boiling add in the ramen noodles, lower the heat and cover for 2 mins
  • Remove the lid and stir the ramen, cook till al dente roughly 3 more mins
  • Strain the water then add 1/2 cup of milk and the 2 packages of seasonings
  • Add the cheese package and as much of the red spice package as desired (be careful it is spicy)
  • Stir to combine and add a cheese slice overtop
  • Cover and simmer on low heat till the cheese melts
  • Serve with scallions and an egg if desired, enjoy!

IF YOU WANT AN EGG, FRY PRIOR IN SOME COOKING OIL

WHAT IS IN BULDAK CHEESE RAMEN 

It is an Instant Noodle flavor that comes from Samyang Buldak noodle company from Korea. It can be found now worldwide, even Walmart sells it. 

HOW TO MAKE BULDAK RAMEN LESS SPICY

Each Samyang Buldak ramen comes with a spicy sauce specifically for the noodles. The packaging is the same, red. Use as much or little of this packaging as you desire. It contains the heat your wanting or not for the noodles. The picture below is for the cream carbonara buldak ramen however, just change the name to cheese and the packaging is the same. 

 

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Dinner ideas, Game Day, Quick and easy recipes, Skip the takeout

Flying Dutchman Burger (In-N-Out) recipe

This Flying Dutchman Burger (In-N-Out) recipe is a replica of what you would find from an In-N-Out fast food restaurant but better because it is BIGGER, fresher and homemade. The Burger is also keto as it has no bun just meat, cheese and grilled onions. Serve with a homemade In-N-Out in house sauce for the full experience!

Wanting more delicious burger recipes? Try my Hamburger with mushrooms or my Jalapeno Cheese Burgers

You got to love grilled onions to enjoy this recipe, oh yeah and burgers! If you said heck yes, then you just found the best burger recipe in town.

WHAT IS A FLYING DUTCHMAN BURGER

It is a burger that has been made famous from a popular takeout fast food restaurant in the USA called In-N-Out burger. 

The Flying Dutchman Burger is 100% keto as it has no bun, rather it is 2 meat patties and 2 cheese slices stuffed in-between grilled onions to create the burger. 

Flying Dutchman Burger recipe

Here in Canada we do not yet have an In-N-Out restaurant. But if you are on Tiktok as of late you may have seen this burger being eaten by many American influencers. I have found the recipe across many of there channels and just made mine BIGGER and i think better.

I made mine with regular hamburger meat you can use lean meat to make it healthier!

Also note, this recipe makes 2 burgers. If you want to feed more people double it up etc.

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Chicken, Date Night, Dinner ideas

Creamy Turkey Pasta recipe

This Creamy Turkey Pasta recipe is baked in the oven all in one pan and is made with leftover turkey meat that’s cooked in creamy Campbells mushroom soup and chicken stock along with fresh broccoli and seasonings. It is a one pot meal that is baked in the oven at 350 f for 40 mins or until the pasta is tender. 

Looking for a great recipe to use some leftover Turkey with? Look no further than this Creamy Turkey Pasta Bake 

WHAT IS IN A CREAMY TURKEY PASTA BAKE

  • Shredded Turkey
  • Chicken Stock
  • Mushroom Soup
  • Penne pasta
  • Cheddar cheese 

HOW TO MAKE CREAMY TURKEY PASTA BAKE

ONE DELICOUS PAN BAKED TURKEY PASTA RECIPE

  • Start by shredded the cooked turkey meat
  • Toss in the penne pasta to a baking dish, then the turkey meat along with 2 cans of mushroom soup
  • Add in the chicken stock and brocoli florets along with salt and pepper to taste
  • Toss well to combine
  • Top with your favorite white cheese

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