Cheesy Beef and Corn Grilled Sandwich

Ingredients:

2 slices of bread
1 tbsp butter
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup canned corn, drained
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions:

Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Toast the Bread: Butter one side of each slice of bread. Heat a pan or skillet over medium-low heat and place the buttered side down. Toast until golden brown and crispy.
Assemble the Sandwich: On one slice of toasted bread (buttered side up), layer half of the cooked ground beef, some mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and a few spoonfuls of corn. Place the second slice of bread on top, buttered side up.
Grill: Flip the sandwich and grill on both sides until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden and crispy.
Serve: Slice and serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley (optional) for garnish.
Enjoy your cheesy, beefy, corn-filled grilled sandwich!

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GARLIC BUTTER LOBSTER AND SCALLOPS

Ingredients:
For the Lobster:
2 lobster tails
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Lemon wedges for serving
For the Scallops:
1/2 lb sea scallops, patted dry
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
For the Lobster:
Prepare the Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, carefully cut through the top of each lobster tail shell lengthwise. Gently pull the lobster meat out, keeping it attached at the base, and rest it on top of the shell.
Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the lobster tails.
Broil the Lobster: Preheat your oven's broiler. Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and broil for 8-10 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through. Baste with more garlic butter halfway through. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
For the Scallops:
Sear the Scallops: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side until they are golden brown and slightly firm to the touch. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside.
Make Garlic Butter for Scallops: In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then return the scallops to the pan and coat them in the garlic butter.
Serve:
Plate the Dish: Serve the garlic butter lobster tails and scallops together, garnished with fresh parsley and a drizzle of the garlic butter from the skillet. Pair with a side of lemon wedges for extra zest.

Bang Bang Chicken Sliders - an explosion of flavor in every bite!

Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust for spice level)
- Slider buns
- Lettuce and pickles (for serving)

Directions:

Prepare the Chicken:
In a bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, dip it in the beaten eggs, and then coat it with panko breadcrumbs.

Fry the Chicken:
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry the chicken tenders in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Make the Bang Bang Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha until smooth. Adjust the Sriracha to your desired spice level.

Assemble the Sliders:
On each slider bun, place a piece of fried chicken, add a dollop of Bang Bang sauce, and top with lettuce and pickles.

Serve:
Serve the Bang Bang Chicken Sliders warm, and enjoy the explosion of flavor!

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Kcal: 350 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings

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Fried Cinnamon Apple Rings

Ingredients:
4 large apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vegetable oil for frying
Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

Prepare Apples:
Peel and core the apples. Slice them into 1/4-inch thick rings.

Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.

Prepare Batter:
In another bowl, beat the egg and then mix in the milk and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until you have a smooth batter.

Heat Oil:
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (around 350°F or 175°C).

Coat and Fry:
Dip each apple ring into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully place the battered apple rings into the hot oil. Fry in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Drain and Dust:
Remove the apple rings from the oil and drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Serve:
Serve warm and enjoy the crispy, cinnamon-sugar goodness!

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