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These protein-packed deviled eggs are a delicious and satisfying snack or appetizer. The creamy avocado filling complements the savory bacon topping perfectly.

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs. 1 ripe avocado. 4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled. 2 tablespoons mayonnaise. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. Chopped fresh chives for garnish optional.

Instructions: Cut the hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise and remove the yolks. In a bowl, mash the ripe avocado and mix it with the egg yolks, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Spoon the avocado mixture into a piping bag or a plastic sandwich bag with a corner snipped off. Pipe the avocado mixture into the egg white halves, creating a nice swirl or design. Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top of each deviled egg. Garnish with chopped fresh chives if desired. Chill the deviled eggs in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve and enjoy your protein-rich deviled eggs stuffed with avocado and bacon!

Leonard Gates

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Korokke Croquette is a popular Japanese comfort food made with mashed potatoes and various fillings, coated in crispy breadcrumbs and fried to perfection. This recipe combines tender potatoes with savory meat and vegetables, resulting in a crispy and flavorful croquette that is sure to delight your taste buds.

Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered. 1/4 cup milk. Salt and pepper to taste. 1/4 cup finely chopped onion. 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots. 1/4 cup finely chopped cooked chicken or beef. 1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed. 1/4 cup flour. 1 large egg, beaten. 1 cup panko breadcrumbs. Oil for frying.

Instructions: Boil the potatoes until tender, then mash them with milk, salt, and pepper. In a skillet, saut onions, carrots, and meat until soft. Add peas and cook for another minute. Combine the mashed potatoes with the sauted mixture and let it cool. Shape the mixture into small patties, coat them with flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the patties until golden brown on both sides. Serve hot with tonkatsu sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Maria

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Egg salad is a classic dish that can be eaten in many ways. It can be put on crackers, in a sandwich, or as a salad. It's smooth and tasty, and it's great for a quick and filling meal.

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped. 1/4 cup mayonnaise. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard. 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped. 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped. 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Put the hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard in a large bowl and mix them together. Chopped celery, red onion, and fresh parsley should be added to the bowl. Mix the ingredients together slowly until they are well mixed. Add salt and pepper to taste to the egg salad. Put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before you serve it so the flavors can mix. You can put the egg salad on lettuce, use it to fill a sandwich, or eat it with crackers. Enjoy your tasty egg salad that you made yourself!

Shannon D

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Elevate your popcorn game with this spicy Parmesan twist. The combination of zesty Parmesan and a hint of chili powder will make this your new go-to snack!

Ingredients: 1/2 cup popcorn kernels. 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1 teaspoon chili powder. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Salt, to taste.

Instructions: Grind the popcorn kernels according to your favorite method. Melted butter, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and chili powder should all be combined in a small bowl. Pour the butter and spice mixture over the popcorn that has been popped, gently tossing to coat all over. Add salt to taste. Take a bite out of your hot Parmesan popcorn right away!

Gerald

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Enjoy the rich flavors of red velvet cake with the smoothness of white chocolate icing on these rich brownies. Great for satisfying your sweet tooth!

Ingredients: 1 box red velvet cake mix. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted. 2 large eggs. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 cup white chocolate chips. 1/2 cup heavy cream. 1/2 cup powdered sugar.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 175F 350C. A 9x9-inch baking pan should be greased. Mix the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and red velvet cake mix together in a large bowl until everything is well mixed. Use your hands to mix in half of the white chocolate chips. Spread the batter out evenly in the baking pan that has been prepared. Put it in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean. Let it cool all the way down. Warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just starts to boil. Take it off the heat and add the rest of the white chocolate chips. Wait a minute or two, then whisk it until it's smooth. It will be smooth and shiny when the powdered sugar is mixed in. Spread the icing out evenly over the brownies that have been let to cool. Before cutting and serving, let the icing set.

Mariam

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Indulge in the savory goodness of Pulled-Pork Sandwiches. Slow-roasted with a flavorful dry rub and smothered in barbecue sauce, this pulled pork is perfect for loading onto toasted buns. A classic BBQ delight!

Ingredients: 3-4 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt. 1 tablespoon smoked paprika. 1 tablespoon brown sugar. 1 tablespoon chili powder. 1 tablespoon garlic powder. 1 tablespoon onion powder. 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Salt and black pepper to taste. 1 cup barbecue sauce. 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar. 8 hamburger buns.

Instructions: Preheat your oven to 300F 150C. In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to create a dry rub. Rub the dry rub all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it's well-coated. Place the pork in a roasting pan and add apple cider vinegar. Cover the pan tightly with foil. Roast in the preheated oven for 4-6 hours or until the pork is fork-tender and easily shreds. Remove the pork from the oven, shred it using two forks, and mix in barbecue sauce. Toast the hamburger buns and fill them with the delicious pulled pork mixture. Serve the Pulled-Pork Sandwiches with coleslaw or pickles.

Karla G

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Theresa Cook

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This Cheesy Potato Tart has the rich flavor of mascarpone cheese and the earthy taste of potatoes. The spicy paprika, sour Dijon mustard, and fragrant thyme make the flavors even better. It's a tasty treat that's great for any event.

Ingredients: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed. 3 medium potatoes, thinly sliced. 1 cup mascarpone cheese. 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard. 1 teaspoon paprika. 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Get the oven ready by heating it up to 400F 200C. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet. Then, place it in a tart pan and cut off any extra pastry. Add the Dijon mustard, paprika, thyme leaves, and mascarpone cheese to a bowl. Mix them together. The cheese mixture should be spread out evenly on the bottom of the pie crust. Place the potato slices on top of the cheese mixture so that they overlap a bit. Add pepper and salt. Put it in an oven that has already been heated up and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft and the pastry is golden brown. If you want, you can serve it warm and top it with extra thyme leaves.

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Rose C