Delicious Recipes That You Can Cook in 30 Minutes: The 30 Minutes Cookbook: Liberating Meals for Busy People

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Delicious Recipes That You Can Cook in 30 Minutes The 30 Minutes Cookbook: Liberating Meals for Busy People

BY: Alicia T. White Copyright © 2022 Alicia T. White. All Rights Reserved.

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Table of Contents Introduction Snack Recipes 1. Sweet Chocolate Brownies 2. Sweet Corn Fritter Breakfast Recipes 3. Mango and Banana Oats 4. Mixed Quinoa Salads 5. Sweet Chocolate Scones 6. Healthy Green Smoothie 7. Sweet Blueberry Pancake 8. Smooth Snow White 9. Spicy Spinach Frittata Muffin 10. Cinnamon Waffle 11. Cheesy Tomato Toast 12. Vegetable Omelets Lunch Recipes 13. Chicken Pesto Sandwich 14. Cheesy Potato Fritters 15. Chicken and Vegetable Roll

16. Quick Spaghetti Tuna 17. Baked Zucchini with Parmesan 18. Cheesy and Nutty Granola Bars 19. Original Tuna Salad 20. Crab Potato Cakes 21. Bacon and Cheese Breakfast Biscuit 22. Simple Kale Garlic 23. Spinach Clear Soup Dinner Recipes 24. Scrumptious Beef and Broccoli 25. Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce 26. Spicy Shrimp Tomato 27. Sweet and Spicy Chicken Noodles 28. Colorful Sautéed Vegetables 29. Corn Bread Muffins 30. Chicken Enchiladas 31. Spicy Farfalle Pasta with Kale 32. Hot Egg Curry 33. Sweet Tofu with Sesame 34. Veggie Cap Cay

35. Lemongrass Salmon Satay Author's Note About the Author

Introduction

After rushing from one official meeting to the next, meeting with one client after another, rushing to work, and meeting deadlines, the last thing anyone wants to do is start cooking again. As a student, you don't want to spend all night in the kitchen after hours of listening to lectures, attempting to complete classwork, and needing to socialize with your classmates. After a long day of work, no one wants to go through the ordeal of throwing ingredients into a pan or pot and watching it cook for hours! If that happens, they will either sleep off to wake up in a burnt house or become too tired even to try the meals. It's a waste of time to cook after a long day, and most will probably sleep on an empty stomach. If you can relate, you'll agree that cooking when your day is hectic is not an appealing activity, and you don't want to spend any more energy on it.

Should that, however, prevent you from enjoying a delicious meal? Despite your hectic schedule, you can and should still enjoy delicious foods that you can be prepared in under an hour! Can you prepare your meals in 30 minutes? Yes, it is possible with the assistance of the recipe book that you must purchase! To prove my point, let's begin with the first 30 Minutes recipe on our list: Sweet Chocolate Brownies. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Snack Recipes OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

1. Sweet Chocolate Brownies

Serve: 10 Preparation Time: 30 Minutes List of Ingredients: 4 organic eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 1 ½ cups all purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons vanilla 1 ¼ cups cocoa powder 1 cup chocolate chips OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Preheat an oven to 400 F, then line a brownie pan with parchment

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paper. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, then pour into the prepared brownie pan. Spread evenly. Bake for 20 minutes, then takes the brownies out of the oven. Let the brownies cool for a few minutes, then cut into thick slices. Serve and enjoy.

2. Sweet Corn Fritter

This dish is tasty. It is crunchy outside and soft inside. Use sweet corn for additional natural sweetness, or to enrich the taste, you can add minced shrimp into the batter. It will taste even more delicious. Don’t forget to discard the excess oil using a paper towel. Enjoy warm! Serve: 2 Preparation Time: 15 Minutes List of Ingredients: ½ cup corn kernels ¼ cup chopped leek 1 cup multi-purpose flour ¾ cup water 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ tablespoon salt Vegetable oil to fry

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Place all the ingredients except oil in a bowl, then mix until combined. Preheat a frying pan over medium heat, then pour vegetable oil into it. Once it is hot, take a scoop of the batter, then drop it into the hot oil. Repeat with the remaining batter. Fry the patties for about 2 minutes, then flip them and fry for

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another 2 minutes until both sides are lightly brown. Drain the fritters and discard the excess oil.

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Arrange the corn fritters on a serving dish, then enjoy warm with green chili.

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3. Mango and Banana Oats

Serve: 2 Preparation Time: 15 Minutes List of Ingredients: ¼ cup coconut flakes 1 cup rolled oats 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup chopped mango ¼ cup chopped roasted almond OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Preheat an oven to 350 F, then line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place the coconut flakes on the prepared cookie sheet, then spread

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evenly. Bake the coconut flakes for about 5 minutes until they are lightly

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golden brown. Prepare the rolled oats according to the package directions, then place them in a bowl. Top the oats with the coconut flakes, then add sugar to the oats. Mix until combined. Transfer the oats to a serving dish, then top with mango and chopped almond. Serve and enjoy immediately.

4. Mixed Quinoa Salads

Serve: 4 Preparation Time: 10 Minutes List of Ingredients: 2 cups cooked quinoa ¼ cup corn kernels ½ cup pine nuts 2 tbsp. chopped leek ¼ cup avocado wedges 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar ½ tablespoon lemon zest 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon sugar OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Combine the olive oil with apple cider vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar into a bowl. Stir until blended. Place the quinoa, corn kernels, pine nuts, and chopped leek in a salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the quinoa, then use two forks to mix well until combined. Arrange avocado wedges on top, then enjoy immediately.

5. Sweet Chocolate Scones

Serve: 4 Preparation Time: 20 Minutes List of Ingredients: 1¼ cups all-purpose flour ¼ tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 3 tablespoons cold butter ½ cup heavy cream 1 organic egg ¾ cup dark chocolate chunks OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Preheat an oven to 400 F, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Place the dry ingredients- sugar, flour, salt, and baking powder- in a bowl, then mix well. Add the cold butter into the bowl, then use your fingers to combine them until it becomes crumble. Mix heavy cream and egg until it blends into a separate bowl. Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients, then add the chocolate chunks. Use your hands, and combine the ingredients until the mixture turns into a dough. Shape the dough into a log shape, then cut it into thick slices. Arrange the scones on the prepared cookie sheet, then bake for 15

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minutes. When the scones are ready, remove them from the oven and place

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them on a serving dish. Serve and enjoy!

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6. Healthy Green Smoothie

Serve: 2 Preparation Time: 5 Minutes List of Ingredients: 2 ripe avocadoes 2 kiwis ½ cup Greek yogurt ½ cup fresh milk 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional) OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Cut the avocados into halves, then discard the pits. Scoop out the avocado flesh, then place it in a blender. Next, peel the kiwis and cut them into cubes. Place the cubed kiwis into the blender, then pour Greek yogurt and

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fresh milk over the fruit. Blend until smooth and combined, then divide the smoothie into two serving bowls. Sprinkle Sesame seeds on top, then enjoy immediately.

7. Sweet Blueberry Pancake

Serve: 2 Preparation Time: 15 Minutes List of Ingredients: Pancake: 1 cup fresh milk ¼ cup sugar 1 organic egg ½ tsp. vegetable oil 1 cup multi-purpose flour ¾ tablespoon baking powder Sauce: ½ cup mashed blueberry ¼ cup fresh blueberry 2 tablespoons sugar

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Place all the pancake ingredients in a blender, then blend until smooth and incorporated. Preheat a frying pan over medium heat, then coat with cooking spray. Pour about ¼ cup of the mixture into the preheated frying pan, then cook for a minute. Flip the pancake and cook for another minute until both sides of the pancakes are lightly brown.

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Repeat with the remaining mixture, then arrange the pancakes on a serving dish. Meanwhile, combine the mashed blueberry with water and sugar in a

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saucepan, then bring to a simmer. Stir in the fresh blueberries, then cook until the sauce is blended and

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the fresh blueberries are softer. Pour the blueberry sauce over the pancake and enjoy it warm.

 

8. Smooth Snow White

Serve: 4 Preparation Time: 15 Minutes List of Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour 3 cups coconut milk ½ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon white sugar ½ cup water ¼ tablespoon vanilla extract OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Place the brown sugar in a saucepan with the white sugar and vanilla extract.

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Pour water over the sugar, then stir well.

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Bring to a simmer over low heat, then set aside for about 4-5 minutes. Meanwhile, combine rice flour with a cup of coconut milk, then stir until blended and set it aside. Place the remaining coconut milk in a pan over medium heat, then bring to a boil. When the coconut milk has boiled, add the rice flour and coconut milk mixture to the pan and stir until combined. Bring to a boil while stirring in the rice flour until the porridge is thoroughly cooked and ready.

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When the porridge is ready, add to a serving bowl, then pour some of the brown sauce on top.

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Serve and enjoy it warm.

9. Spicy Spinach Frittata Muffin

Serve: 9 Preparation Time: 15 Minutes List of Ingredients: 9 organic eggs ¾ cup fresh milk 1 cup crumbled goat cheese ½ cup chopped spinach 2 tablespoons red chili flakes OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Preheat an oven to 350 F, then prepare 9 muffin cups. Coat with cooking spray, then set it aside. Crack the eggs, then place them in a bowl. Beat the eggs until combined.

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Add the remaining ingredients into the bowl, then stir well. Pour the mixture into the prepared muffin cups, then bake for 15 minutes until the eggs are well cooked. Take the egg muffins out from the oven, then serve warm.

10. Cinnamon Waffle

Serve: 2 Preparation Time: 20 Minutes List of Ingredients: 1 organic egg 1 cup multi-purpose flour ¾ cup fresh milk 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 ½ tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ tablespoon cinnamon OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Preheat the waffle iron. Place the egg in a bowl, then beat until combined. Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon into the bowl.

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Pour fresh milk and vegetable oil into the bowl and stir until thoroughly mixed. Coat the waffle iron with cooking spray, then pour the mixture into the waffle iron. Cook for 15 minutes until the waffle is lightly brown and well cooked. Transfer to a serving dish, then top with fresh fruits or cream, according to your desire. Ready to serve.

11. Cheesy Tomato Toast

Serve: 2 Preparation Time: 10 Minutes List of Ingredients: 2 slices of whole wheat bread 2 medium size red tomatoes 2 slices of cheddar cheese OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Preheat a broiler over medium heat. Broil the bread for about 2 minutes until light yellow. Cut the tomatoes into slices, then arrange them on each slice of bread. Top with cheddar, then broils for about 2 until 3 minutes, until the cheddar cheese has melted. Transfer to a serving dish, then enjoy warm.

12. Vegetable Omelets

Serve: 1 Preparation Time: 10 Minutes List of Ingredients: ½ cup broccoli florets ½ cup chopped spinach 1 organic egg 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese ¼ tablespoon pepper OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Place the egg in a bowl, add feta cheese and pepper and mix until

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combined. Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat, then coat the pan with cooking spray.

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Add the broccoli florets and spinach into the pan, then sauté until wilted. When the vegetables become wilted, pour the egg mixture over the vegetables, then cook for about 4 minutes. Next, flip the omelet, then cook for another 3 minutes or until the omelet is thoroughly cooked. Transfer the omelet to a serving dish, then serve immediately.

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13. Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Serve: 4 Preparation Time: 10 Minutes List of Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cooked chicken ½ cup cooked green peas 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt ¼ tablespoon Kosher salt ¼ tablespoon pepper 1 cup basil leaves 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3 tablespoons pine nuts ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese ¼ cup olive oil Whole grain bread OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Place the basil leaves, minced garlic, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese in a food processor until the mixture is smooth. Transfer the pesto to a bowl, then slowly pour olive oil over the pesto and mix until combined. Add shredded chicken and green peas into the pesto and top with Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper. Stir the combinations well. Serve and enjoy with whole grain bread.

14. Cheesy Potato Fritters

Serve: 2 Preparation Time: 25 Minutes List of Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1½ cups mashed potato ½ cup grated cheese ½ tablespoon pepper 1 organic egg white 2 tablespoons potato meal 2 tablespoons olive oil OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Preheat the oven to 350 F, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. Combine the mashed potato, grated cheese, and chopped onion in a

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mixing bowl. Season with pepper, then adds potato and egg white into the mixture. Using your hands, mix until it forms a dough. Shape the dough into 2 thick squares, then arrange it on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and bake for 10 minutes. Once ready, remove it from the oven and transfer it to a serving platter. Serve and enjoy warm.

15. Chicken and Vegetable Roll

Serve: 4 Preparation Time: 15 Minutes List of Ingredients: 1 cup shredded cooked chicken ½ cup chopped cucumber ¼ cup diced carrot 2 tablespoons chili paste 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 4 whole-wheat tortillas OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Place the cooked chicken in a bowl, then add cucumber and carrots. Season with chili paste and soy sauce, then mix until combined. Next, place the tortillas on a flat surface and evenly divide the mixture between the tortillas.

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Tightly wrap the tortillas, then arrange them on a serving dish. Serve and enjoy.

16. Quick Spaghetti Tuna

Serve: 1 Preparation Time: 10 Minutes List of Ingredients: 8 tablespoons uncooked spaghetti 2 tablespoons canned tuna chunks 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon chopped celery 1 tablespoon fried shallot OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions for about 5 minutes and set it aside.

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Preheat a skillet over medium heat, then pour vegetable oil into the

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skillet. Once it is hot, stir in the minced garlic, then sauté until light brown and aromatic. Add the tuna chunks into the skillet and stir until light brown. After that, stir the cooked spaghetti into the skillet, then season with the fish sauce and oyster sauce. Mix until combined. Transfer the spaghetti to a serving dish, then sprinkle chopped celery and fried shallot on top. Serve and enjoy warm.

17. Baked Zucchini with Parmesan

Serve: 4 Preparation Time: 20 Minutes List of Ingredients: 16 ounces zucchini ¼ tablespoon salt ¼ tablespoon black pepper 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon olive oil OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Preheat an oven to 350 F, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Cut the zucchini lengthwise, then arrange it on the prepared baking sheet. Splash olive oil over the zucchini, then sprinkles salt, pepper, and

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grated parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 minutes until the zucchini is lightly brown, and you don’t need to flip the zucchini. Once it is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and transfer it to a serving dish. Ready to serve and enjoy while still warm.

18. Cheesy and Nutty Granola Bars

Serve: 4 Preparation Time: 20 Minutes List of Ingredients: ½ cup rolled oats 4 tablespoons rice cereal 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons chopped almonds 1½ tablespoon chia seeds ¼ tablespoon Kosher salt ¼ tablespoon pepper 1 organic egg white 4 tablespoons nut butter OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Methods: i.

Preheat an oven to 350 F, then line an 8×4 inch baking pan with

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aluminum foil and set aside. Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix until combined. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan, then spread evenly. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from the pan. Let the granola cool for a few minutes, then cut into bars. Enjoy!

19. Original Tuna Salad

Serve: 3 Preparation Time: 25 Minutes List of Ingredients: 1 ½ cups cooked tuna 1 tablespoon minced garlic ¼ cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ tablespoon salt ¼ tablespoon black pepper OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Shred the cooked tuna into a bowl. Add minced garlic, chopped onion, salt, and black pepper into the bowl. After that, drizzle olive oil on top, then using two forks, mix until

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combined. Transfer the tuna to a lunch box, then add steamed broccoli into the box. Perfect and ready for lunchtime!

20. Crab Potato Cakes

Serve: 5 Preparation Time: 25 Minutes List of Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 ½ cups crabmeat ½ cup mashed potato ½ tablespoon pepper 1 organic egg 2 tablespoons bread crumbs 2 tablespoons olive oil OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Combine crabmeat, mashed potato, chopped onion, pepper, egg, and

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breadcrumbs in a mixing bowl. Use your hand to mix until it forms a dough.

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Shape the dough into 5 patties, then set aside. Preheat a pan over medium heat, then pour olive oil into the pan. Once it is hot, arrange the patties on the pan, cook for about 3 minutes, then flip the patties. Cook again for another 3 minutes until both sides of the patties are brown. Remove the patties from heat, then arrange them on a serving dish. Serve and enjoy warm.

21. Bacon and Cheese Breakfast Biscuit

Serve: 2 Preparation Time: 20 Minutes List of Ingredients: 1 package of canned buttermilk biscuit dough 16 ounces bacon 5 organic eggs 4 tablespoons fresh milk 3 tablespoons softened butter 10 slices cheddar OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Preheat an oven to 400 F and prepare a cookie sheet. Arrange the biscuits on the cookie sheet, then bake for 10 minutes until the biscuits are lightly brown.

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Preheat a skillet over medium heat, then add bacon to the skillet. Sauté until brown, then remove from the skillet and set aside. Next, combine eggs and fresh milk, then pour into the skillet. Stir the eggs until scrambled. Set aside. Horizontally cut the biscuits, then place them on a flat surface. Spread the biscuit with softened butter, then place the egg on it. Layer with bacon and cheese, then top with the other biscuit. Serve and enjoy.

22. Simple Kale Garlic

Serve: 1 Preparation Time: 10 Minutes List of Ingredients: 2 cups chopped kale 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¼ tablespoon salt OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Preheat a skillet over medium heat, then add the olive oil. When it's hot, add the minced garlic and sauté until it's lightly brown and aromatic. Pour some water into the skillet, then add the kale.

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Season with salt and lemon juice and stir until the kale is soft and wilted. When done, transfer to a serving dish and serve with a plate of warm rice.

23. Spinach Clear Soup

Serve: 1 Preparation Time: 15 Minutes List of Ingredients: 1 cup chopped spinach ¼ cup corn kernels 1 tablespoon sliced shallot 1 cup water ¼ tablespoon salt ½ tablespoon sugar OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Pour water into a pot, then add sliced shallots and corn kernels. Bring to boil for about 8 minutes.

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Once it's boiled, add the spinach and season with sugar and salt.

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Take the spinach soup off the heat and pour it into a serving bowl. Serve and enjoy.

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24. Scrumptious Beef and Broccoli

Serve: 4 Preparation Time: 25 Minutes List of Ingredients: 16 ounces beef 1 cup broccoli florets 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons chopped onion ½ tablespoon salt 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 bay leaf ½ cup water OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Cut the beef into thin slices, then set aside. Preheat a skillet over medium heat, then pour olive oil into the skillet. Once it is hot, stir in minced garlic and chopped onion, then sauté until wilted and aromatic. Add the beef into the skillet, then season with salt and bay leaf. Continue to sauté for about 3 minutes until all of the beef is

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thoroughly seasoned. Add the soy sauce and tomato paste, then pour water over the beef. Bring to a boil.

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After it has boiled, add broccoli florets and stir well. When finished, transfer to a serving dish and serve warm.

 

25. Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce

Serve: 2 Preparation Time: 15 Minutes List of Ingredients: 1 cup chopped spinach ¼ cup bean sprouts ½ cup chopped long beans ½ cup chopped cabbage 1 cup fried peanuts ½ tablespoon minced garlic 1 lemon leaf 1 tablespoon tamarind water 1 tablespoon brown sugar ¼ tablespoon salt ½ cup water 1 tablespoon soy sauce OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Place the vegetables in a steamer and steam for about a minute, then place on a serving dish. Place fried peanuts, tamarind water, minced garlic, salt, lemon leaf, and brown sugar in a blender. Pour water over the ingredients, then blend for about 10 seconds until the sauce is combined but still with some texture. Pour the sauce over the steamed vegetables, then drizzle soy sauce

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on top. Serve and enjoy.

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26. Spicy Shrimp Tomato

Serve: 1 Preparation Time: 15 Minutes List of Ingredients: 8 ounces fresh shrimp 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced red chili flakes ¼ cup chopped tomato ¼ tablespoon sugar ¼ tablespoon salt ¼ cup water ½ tablespoon pepper OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Peel the fresh shrimp and discard the heads. Set aside.

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Preheat a skillet over medium heat, then pour olive oil into the skillet. Once it is hot, stir in the minced garlic and chili, then sauté until wilted and aromatic. Pour water into the skillet, then add the shrimp into the skillet. Season with salt, sugar, and pepper, then stir in the chopped tomato. Stir the ingredients until the shrimps are thoroughly seasoned, then bring to a simmer. Once it is ready, transfer it to a serving dish and enjoy a plate of warm rice.

27. Sweet and Spicy Chicken Noodles

Serve: 1 Preparation Time: 15 Minutes List of Ingredients: 4 ounces uncooked noodle 2 tablespoons chicken chunks 1 tablespoon bean sprouts 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic ½ tablespoon green chili chunks 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon soy sauce ¼ tablespoon pepper ¼ tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons chopped tomato OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Cook the noodles according to the package direction for about 5 minutes and set them aside. Preheat a skillet over medium heat, then pour vegetable oil into the skillet. Once it is hot, stir in the minced garlic, then sauté until light brown and aromatic. Add the beans sprouts and chicken chunks into the skillet and stir for about 30 seconds. After that, stir in the cooked noodles and pour chicken broth over the noodles.

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Season with salt, pepper, soy sauce, and chopped tomato. Mix until combined and bring to boil. Once the noodle is ready, transfer it to a serving dish and mix with

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the gravy. Sprinkle green chili into the noodles and stir well.

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Transfer the cooked to a serving bowl, then enjoy while it's hot.

28. Colorful Sautéed Vegetables

Serve: 4 Preparation Time: 10 Minutes List of Ingredients: ½ cup corn kernels ½ cup chopped green beans ¼ cup diced carrots 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon minced garlic ¼ tablespoon salt ¼ tablespoon sugar ½ tablespoon pepper OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Preheat a skillet over medium heat, then add butter to the skillet.

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When the butter has melted, stir in minced garlic, then sauté until wilted and aromatic. Add the vegetables into the skillet, then season with salt, sugar, and pepper. Continue to sauté for about 3 minutes until all of the vegetables are entirely seasoned and wilted. Transfer to a serving dish, then enjoy warm.

29. Corn Bread Muffins

Serve: 12 Preparation Time: 25 Minutes List of Ingredients: 1¼ cups flour ¼ cup sugar ¾ cup corn meal 2 tablespoons baking powder 1 cup of fresh milk ¼ tablespoon salt ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 organic egg OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Preheat an oven to 400 F, then prepare 12 muffin cups.

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Place flour, corn meal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, then mix until combined. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the fresh milk, vegetable oil, and egg, then stir until combined. Pour the liquid mixture over the dry mixture and mix until the dry ingredients have moistened. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups, then bake for 15 minutes. Remove the muffins from the oven and set them aside for a few minutes to cool. Serve and enjoy.

30. Chicken Enchiladas

Serve: 10 Preparation Time: 30 Minutes List of Ingredients: 2 cups sour cream 1 cup green chili 1 cup cream of chicken soup ¼ cup chopped onion 2 cups grated cheese 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken ¼ cup fresh milk 10 tortilla shells OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place the sour cream, green chili, cream of chicken soup, chopped

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onion, 1½ cups grated cheese, and chopped chicken in a mixing bowl. Mix until combined. Place the tortillas on a flat surface, then drop some of the filling mixtures onto each tortilla. Roll each tortilla in the baking dish, then brush with fresh milk on top. Sprinkle the remaining grated cheese on top and cook in the oven for 20 minutes. Once it's ready, take it out from the oven and set it aside to cool for a few minutes. Serve and enjoy.

31. Spicy Farfalle Pasta with Kale

Serve: 4 Preparation Time: 15 Minutes List of Ingredients: ½ cup farfalle pasta ½ cup chopped kale 2 tablespoons red chili flakes ½ tablespoon pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ tablespoon salt ½ cup basil pesto OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Prepare the farfalle according to package directions and set it aside. Heat a skillet at medium heat, then add the olive oil. Stir in chili flakes and kale, then sauté until wilted.

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Add the chili flakes and kale and cook until wilted. Stir in the cooked farfalle pasta and mix well. Transfer to a serving dish, and it's ready to serve.

32. Hot Egg Curry

Serve: 1 Preparation Time: 20 Minutes List of Ingredients: 3 hard-boiled eggs ½ red chili flakes 1 tablespoon coriander ¼ tablespoon turmeric ½ tablespoon curry powder ½ tablespoon fennel seed ¼ tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons diced tomato ½ cup coconut milk 1 cup water OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Place red chili flakes, coriander, turmeric, curry powder, and fennel seeds in a spice or coffee grinder. Grind until mixed. Preheat a skillet over medium heat, then pour vegetable oil into the skillet. Once it is hot, stir in the mixed herbs, then sauté until aromatic. Pour water into the skillet, then add the boiled eggs to it. Bring to a boil. Season with salt and stir in the diced tomato. After that, pour coconut milk over the eggs and bring to a simmer. Transfer the egg curry to a serving dish and enjoy with a plate of rice.

 

33. Sweet Tofu with Sesame

Serve: 3 Preparation Time: 15 Minutes List of Ingredients: 8 ounces tofu ½ tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon green chili flakes 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce ¼ tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Cut the tofu into cubes and set it aside. Preheat a skillet over medium heat, then pour vegetable oil into the skillet.

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When it's hot, add the minced garlic and green chili flakes and cook until wilted. Add the cubed tofu into the skillet and drizzle soy sauce over the tofu. Season with salt and stir gently. Cook for about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and top with sesame seeds. Enjoy with a plate of warm rice.

34. Veggie Cap Cay

Serve: 1 Preparation Time: 7 Minutes List of Ingredients: 2 cups kale, chopped 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¼ tablespoon salt OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Preheat a skillet over medium heat, then add the olive oil.

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When it's hot, add the minced garlic and cook until it's light brown and aromatic. Pour water into the skillet, and add the kale. Season with salt and lemon juice, then stir in the kale until it is

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wilted and soft. When it's ready, transfer it to a serving dish and serve with a plate of warm rice.

35. Lemongrass Salmon Satay

Serve: 5 Preparation Time: 25 Minutes List of Ingredients: 8 ounces salmon ¼ cup coconut flakes ½ tablespoon pepper ¼ tablespoon salt ½ tablespoon turmeric 5 lemongrass stalks 2 tablespoons olive oil OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Methods: i.

Place salmon, coconut flakes, pepper, salt, and turmeric in a food processor. Process until smooth.

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Divide the mixture into 5, then wrap each lemon grass with the salmon mixture. Preheat a pan over medium heat and pour olive oil into the pan. Once it is hot, arrange the satay on the pan, cook for about 3 minutes, then flip the satay. Cook for another 3 minutes or until both sides of the satay is brown. Remove the satay from heat, then arrange on a serving dish. Serve and enjoy warm.

Author's Note

Not many people do this, but I grew up under difficult circumstances where nothing was handed to me, and the only way forward was with your best effort. At some point, people started recognizing me for my talent in the kitchen despite my young age, and I’ve only worked harder from there! Because I am constantly trying to improve my work, I would really appreciate your help. Sure, I always ask my friends and family for their feedback on my newest projects but, whether they want to accept it or not, there’s always some sort of bias because they don’t want to hurt my feelings by criticizing my work. Thus, I need a neutral pair of eyes — that’s where you come in! If you’re up for it, I would appreciate you telling me what you think of my cookbooks. Are the recipes easy to follow? Did you get stuck somewhere? Are the measurements laid out? Any suggestions you may have are welcome. After all, cookbooks are only helpful when you actually understand them! Incorporating your ideas and suggestions into my new projects will be my show of eternal gratitude because you can only be the best at something by constantly improving and being open to change. Thanks! Alicia T. White

About the Author Alicia had a tough childhood and had to take care of her siblings early. Although they often helped her with making the beds and washing, Alicia was responsible for cooking since she was the oldest of six. Being in the kitchen was still very difficult at her age, but she learned her way around the stove and oven throughout the years. Whereas her first dishes were practically inedible, burnt rice and mushy pasta… Eventually, she turned to the oven for help as many of the dishes she wanted to make were too complicated. Nonetheless, her baked casseroles were amazing! Most importantly, they were simple and required way less clean-up. At first, they were simple pasta bakes, but once Alicia got the hang of things, she was baking all sorts of meals. When it came to spreading the word of her delicious cooking, having 5 siblings was extremely advantageous. Soon, neighbors were placing orders for some of her casseroles! Eventually, Alicia was doing so well with the business that she hired extra help. Now it’s one of the most affordable yet popular weeknight casserole services in the mid-West! Today, she still lives with her siblings and is working hard to teach them about the family business that led them out of poverty. She likes to publish cookbooks on casseroles and one-pot meals in her free time— basically anything quick and easy. Her motto is, “If a seven-year-old can’t make it, it isn’t simple enough!”