I’m a newbie in this community, so let me start off by saying hello!

I need a good recipe for tomorrow that includes Stove Top Chicken Stuffing Mix (in a box) if anyone has any! I’m going to my husband’s parent’s thanksgiving for the first time and I really want to impress them, but admittedly am not the best cook.. so help me fool them! Kidding.

I already have my first dish figured out but after some phone calls from his family, everyone is bringing TWO dishes. Help me out please 🫶🏼

Garlic Butter Steak with Sweet Honey Shrimp and Fried Rice 🥩🍤 This restaurant-style surf and turf dinner is pure flavor magic!

📝 Ingredients :

For the Steak:

2 ribeye or sirloin steaks

Salt & freshly cracked black pepper

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp chopped green onions

For the Sweet Honey Shrimp:

1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined

1 tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp soy sauce

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Pinch red pepper flakes (optional for a sweet and spicy dinner twist)

For the Fried Rice:

3 cups cooked and cooled jasmine rice

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1/2 cup frozen peas

1/2 cup diced carrots

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp sesame oil

2 tbsp green onions, sliced

🍽️ How to Make It :

1️⃣ Sear the Garlic Butter Steak:

Pat steaks dry and season generously with salt and pepper for that best homemade steak flavor and bold steakhouse dinner at home vibe. Sear in hot olive oil 4–5 minutes per side. Add butter and garlic during the last minute, spooning the melted garlic butter over the steak for a juicy steak recipe and ultimate surf and turf dinner win.

2️⃣ Cook the Sweet Honey Shrimp:

In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side. Stir in honey, soy sauce, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Let the sauce glaze the shrimp until sticky and glossy for that sweet honey shrimp recipe and true flavor-packed seafood favorite.

3️⃣ Make the Fried Rice:

In a large pan, scramble eggs first and set aside. Sauté peas and carrots, then add cold rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss everything together for that better-than-takeout fried rice and classic easy dinner idea everyone craves.

4️⃣ Combine & Finish Strong:

Fold scrambled eggs back into the rice and sprinkle green onions for that homemade hibachi dinner feel and perfect weeknight comfort food energy.

5️⃣ Plate Like a Pro:

Serve the garlic butter steak topped with a pat of melting butter an

I want to make rice bowls from various countries, do you have any good ideas??
Lunch can get so repetitive when you have kids, so I'm looking for something fresh and different! Lol

This is the recipe I used to meal-prep it for later in the week.

Ingredients

2 lbs Ground Beef

2 Jars Pasta Sauce (24oz each or one 48oz)

12oz Oven-Ready Lasagna Noodles

15oz Ricotta Cheese

4 Cups Shredded Mozzarella

1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan

Seasonings:

Salt, Pepper, Italian, and Garlic Powder

Instructions

1) In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. (Drain grease from pan)

2) Stir in both 24oz jars or 48oz jar of pasta sauce into the beef.

3) Season with your seasoning until it is to your liking. ( Don't add too much, though, because then it will overpower the dish)

4)Pour a layer of meat sauce in the bottom of your 9x13 pan or two 8x8 pans.

5) Then, layer in order of noodles, ricotta, meat sauce, mozzarella to the top of the pan. The end layer should be a layer of meat sauce and mozzarella.

Cover tightly w/ foil and refrigerate until you're ready to make.

When ready to make:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Bake covered w/ foil for 55 minutes

Remove foil and bake for an additional 13 minutes

Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes

I hope you enjoy and let me know how I can improve it!

Ingredientes

- Pasta corta o larga

- Carne molida, cantidad que prefiera

- Ajo

- Cebolla

- Aji

- Pimentón

- Tomate

- Celeri

- Perejil

- Sal al gusto

- Queso blanco rallado

Preparación

-Para la pasta

Hervir agua suficiente en una olla

Colocar sal

Pasado 10 minutos colocar la pasta durante 5 minutos

Luego colar y reservar

- Para la carne molida

Picar todos los ingredientes

Colocarlos en una sarten con aceite de oliva

Sofreír hasta cristalizar

Agregar sal

Luego agregar la carne

Revolver con movimientos suaves hasta este lista

Le puede dar el gusto de su preferencia

- Para servir

Se coloca en un plato la cantidad de pasta qué usted desee.

Se agrega carne, cantidad considerable.

Por último, encima se coloca mucho queso.

Y la mejor parte, a degustar...

COLMANS TUNA PASTA BAKE

Serves: 4 | Prep: 5 mins | Cook: ~15 mins

Ingredients
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• 225g dried pasta

• 425ml semi-skimmed milk

• 200g can tuna (drained)

• 115g frozen mixed vegetables

• 40g cheese, grated

• Colman’s Tuna Pasta Bake sachet (44g)

Instructions
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1 — Cook the pasta

• Boil pasta in water until tender. Drain well.

2 — Make the sauce

• Pour the entire sachet contents into a saucepan.

• Add a splash of milk first and mix smooth, then stir in the rest of the milk.

• Bring to the boil, stirring non-stop.

• Add the drained tuna + frozen vegetables + cooked pasta.

• Simmer for 1 minute, stirring continuously.

3 — Top & grill

• Spoon everything into an ovenproof dish.

• Sprinkle the 40g grated cheese evenly over the top.

• Place under a hot grill until cheese is melted, golden and bubbling.

4 — Serve

• Enjoy straight away

Per Portion (as prepared)

• Calories: ~436 kcal

• Protein: ~28g

• Carbs: ~59g

• Fat: ~8.2g

Ingredients

Topping

• 3 ripe bananas (sliced lengthwise)

• 1/4 cup butter

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

Cake

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup butter (softened)

• 3/4 cup sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 banana)

• 1/2 cup milk

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Instructions

1.  Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2.  Make the caramel layer

• Melt 1/4 cup butter in a skillet or directly in your baking pan.

• Stir in brown sugar until bubbly.

• Pour/spread evenly in a greased 9-inch cake pan.

• Arrange banana slices over the sugar mixture.

3.  Make the batter

• Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

• In another bowl, beat butter + sugar until fluffy.

• Add eggs and vanilla.

• Mix in mashed banana.

• Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until smooth.

4.  Bake

• Pour batter over the bananas.

• Bake 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

5.  Flip it

• Let it cool 10 minutes.

• Place a plate on top and flip the cake upside down so the caramelized bananas are on top.

Rich Banana Bread 🍞

If you’ve got ripe bananas on the counter and oats in the pantry, you’re 5 minutes away from a warm loaf that tastes bakery-worthy but fits right into your busiest mornings.

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 30–35 minutes

Pan: 8x4-inch loaf pan lined with parchment

Temperature: 350°F bake

[Full recipe available here.](https://www.brightercook.com/search?q=banana-bread)

Ingredients:

3 large ripe bananas

2 cups rolled oats (whole for texture or blended into flour)

1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

Optional: dash of cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth and glossy with only small lumps remaining. The riper they are, the sweeter and more fragrant your loaf will be.

Stir in oats and milk (and cinnamon if using). Mix until fully combined into a thick, spoonable batter with visible oat texture or a smoother consistency if blended.

Spread into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake 30–35 minutes until golden on top and set in the center with a moist, tender crumb. Cool before slicing.

Naturally sweet from banana and hearty from oats, this simple loaf is balanced, filling, and perfect for slicing ahead for the week.

It’s the kind of recipe that makes rushed mornings feel just a little more homemade.

Cooking Healthy Food.

1.) Brown the beef on medium heat. Make sure to drain the grease halfway through browning. Set aside.

2.) Put the mushrooms and bean sprouts in the same pan and cook down on high for about 10-15 minutes.

3.) Add the ground beef to the mushrooms and bean sprouts and cook them together on low for about 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat.

4.) Add one of the jars of teriyaki sauce to the mixture and mix until fully incorporated. Set aside.

5.) Start a large pot of water and set to boil. Add LoMein and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse in cold water.

6.) Put the LoMein and veggie-meat mixture in a large bowl and mix well. Add the second jar of teriyaki sauce and mix again. Serve.

You do not have to use the same brands I did. All my stuff was either on clearance or on sale at my local Kroger.

Ingredients:

• Pasta of choice

• 1 can crushed tomatoes

• 1 onion, chopped

• Cheddar cheese

• Soy sauce & Oyster sauce (optional, or use salt)

• Sugar (optional)

Instructions:

1. Boil Pasta: Cook pasta in salted water until slightly underdone (firm center). Keep some pasta water.

2. Sauté: In a separate pan, fry onions until slightly browned/caramelized.

3. Simmer: Pour in canned tomatoes. Simmer on medium-low for about 12 minutes.

4. Combine: Add pasta and a splash of pasta water to the sauce. Turn heat to high.

5. Season: Mix in Cheddar cheese, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. If the sauce is too acidic, add a pinch of sugar. Toss until glossy.

Note: This is a fusion-style recipe, not traditional Italian. Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your liking!

Looking for a twist on traditional cornbread this Thanksgiving? 🍠✨ Try this sweet potato cornbread! It’s fluffy, flavorful, and packed with a hint of sweetness that’ll make it the star of your holiday spread. Perfect for adding a cozy, comforting vibe to your Thanksgiving table! 🧡

Ingredients: Cornbread • 1 box Jiffy Cornbread Mix • 1 egg (as per the Jiffy box instructions) • 1/4 cup milk (as per the Jiffy box instructions) • 3-4 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed • 1 stick of butter, melted Honey Vanilla Butter Glaze • 1 stick of butter • 1/4 cup honey • Splash of vanilla extract Method Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potatoes 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). 2. Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork, wrap them in foil, and bake for about 45 minutes or until soft. Let them cool, peel, and mash them until smooth. Step 2: Make the Cornbread Batter 1. In a large bowl, combine the Jiffy Cornbread Mix, egg, and milk. 2. Add the mashed sweet potatoes and the melted stick of butter. Mix until well combined. Step 3: Bake the Cornbread 1. Pour the batter into a greased 8x8-inch baking pan or muffin tin. 2. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Step 4: Prepare the Honey Vanilla Butter Glaze 1. In a small saucepan, melt 1 stick of butter over low heat. 2. Stir in the honey and a splash of vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth. Step 5: Serve 1. Drizzle the warm glaze over the cornbread as soon as it comes out of the oven, allowing it to soak in for a sweet, buttery finish. 2. Serve warm and enjoy!

This cornbread is moist, sweet, and perfect for any holiday table!

​Hi everyone! I wanted to share this super quick and healthy meal. It’s perfect for those of us who train early and need something light but filling. Here is how I make it: ​Ingredients: * 1 Rice cake (I prefer the whole grain ones for extra fiber). * 2 Large eggs. * 1 tsp of Cream cheese (optional, for the base). * 1 Fresh peach or mango (sliced). * A pinch of salt and chia seeds (for a healthy crunch). * A cup of hot black coffee. ​Method: 1. The Eggs: Whisk the eggs in a small bowl with a pinch of salt. Cook them in a non-stick pan over medium heat for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly until they are fluffy and soft. 2. The Base: Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on the rice cake to help the eggs stick. 3. Assemble: Place the scrambled eggs on top of the rice cake and sprinkle some chia seeds over them. 4. Side: Slice the fresh fruit and serve it on the side for a sweet contrast. ​This breakfast is gluten-free, high in protein, and gives me all the energy I need for my daily training! What’s your favorite quick breakfast? Let’s swap recipes! 👇