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Rebecca567

Creamiest Mashed Potatoes Ever—You Need This Trick

Start by peeling and chopping 3 lbs. of mixed potatoes (I like russets and Yukon Golds for the best texture). Cover them with water in a big pot, toss in a generous pinch of kosher salt, and bring to a boil. Let them cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot. Mash until smooth—use a ricer if you want them extra fluffy! While the potatoes are cooking, warm up 1/2 cup whole milk and 3/4 cup butter in a saucepan until the butter melts. Pour this over the mashed potatoes and stir until creamy. Add 1/2 cup sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Top with extra butter and chopped parsley before serving. This is the ultimate comfort food! #MashedPotatoes #ComfortFood #ThanksgivingSides #Food #Cooking

Creamiest Mashed Potatoes Ever—You Need This Trick
Brenda

To cook perfect noodles, you should try:

Fill a big pot with 4–5 quarts of water—enough to cover your noodles completely. Bring the water to a gentle boil on medium-high heat. Don’t crank it up too high or you’ll risk gluey noodles. Add ½ tablespoon of oil and ½ teaspoon of salt. This helps keep the noodles from sticking and adds a little flavor. Drop in your noodles and give them a quick stir. If you’re using long noodles, break them up unless you’re superstitious about longevity! Boil dried noodles for 8–12 minutes, fresh ones for just 1–4 minutes. Taste test for that perfect bite. Drain with a colander and rinse thick or handmade noodles with cold water to get rid of extra starch. No more mushy mess—just perfect noodles every time! #NoodleTips #CookingBasics #KitchenHacks #Food #Cooking

To cook perfect noodles, you should try:
AmberWish

Lemon & Blueberry Cheesecake: Fresh Burst in Every Bite 🍋🫐

Lemon and blueberry cheesecake always brings a bright, zesty twist to the classic. For this one, I started with a simple graham cracker crust—just crushed crackers, melted butter, and a pinch of sugar, pressed firmly into the pan. The filling is where things get interesting: cream cheese, sugar, eggs, a splash of vanilla, and a generous amount of fresh lemon zest and juice. Mixing until smooth is key to avoid lumps. Once the base is ready, I fold in fresh blueberries. They hold up better than frozen and give little bursts of flavor. After pouring the batter over the crust, I scatter a few more berries on top for good measure. Baking at a lower temperature helps prevent cracks, and letting it cool slowly in the oven with the door cracked open keeps the texture creamy. A quick tip: run a knife around the edge after baking to keep the cheesecake from sticking. I like to chill it overnight, then top with extra blueberries and a bit of lemon zest before serving. The result is a tangy, creamy dessert with just the right amount of sweetness. #homemadecheesecake #lemonblueberry #bakingtips #Food #Cooking

Lemon & Blueberry Cheesecake: Fresh Burst in Every Bite 🍋🫐
Steven Arnold

🍯 SEA SALTED MILLIONAIRE’S COOKIE CUPS RECIPE 🍯

🍯 Try making these delicious Sea Salted Millionaire's Cookie Cups with this easy recipe! 🍪🥛 Here's what you'll need: - 275g plain flour - 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda - 1 tbsp cornflour - 175g unsalted butter - 135g light brown soft sugar - 195g granulated sugar - 1 egg - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 200g milk chocolate chips - 80ml double cream - 2 tsp sea salt from Yorkshire Sea Salt - 130g milk chocolate Steps to make these yummy treats: 1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 180°C/160°C fan and grease 12 holes on a cupcake tin. 2️⃣ In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, cornflour, and half a teaspoon of salt. Set aside. 3️⃣ Melt 115g of butter in a large bowl and whisk in the light brown sugar and 55g of granulated sugar until dissolved. 4️⃣ Add the egg and vanilla to the mixture, and whisk until smooth. Then, mix in the dry ingredients and chocolate chips to form a dough. 5️⃣ Roll the dough into balls and flatten them into discs. Gently press the discs into the cupcake tin cavities. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes. 6️⃣ Bake the cookie cups for 12-14 minutes. If they puff up, use something with a small cylindrical base to push them back down (like a shot glass). Leave them in the tin for 10 minutes, then remove to cool completely. 7️⃣ To make the caramel, heat the remaining granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, constantly stirring. Add in the remaining butter and stir to combine. Pour in the double cream and stir, then add the sea salt and 3 teaspoons of water. Mix well! 8️⃣ Let the caramel cool slightly, then fill the wells of your cooled cookie cups. Allow it to set. 9️⃣ Melt the milk chocolate, then spoon puddles on top of each set caramel pool. Finally, crush some extra sea salt and sprinkle it on top of each cup. Allow them to set. Enjoy these delectable Sea Salted Millionaire's Cookie Cups with a perfect balance of sweetness and a touch of sea salt! 😋🍪 #cookies #recipe #homemade #baking #dessert #foodie #sweettreats #cookielovers #yum #sea salt

🍯 SEA SALTED MILLIONAIRE’S COOKIE CUPS RECIPE 🍯🍯 SEA SALTED MILLIONAIRE’S COOKIE CUPS RECIPE 🍯🍯 SEA SALTED MILLIONAIRE’S COOKIE CUPS RECIPE 🍯🍯 SEA SALTED MILLIONAIRE’S COOKIE CUPS RECIPE 🍯
DoughDana--

My grandma's secret apple pie recipe that makes everyone ask for seconds 🥧

Went back to basics with this apple pie recipe that took me three attempts to get just right. The key is keeping everything cold - the butter, the water, even the flour. I grate frozen butter directly into the flour mixture for the flakiest crust imaginable. For the filling, a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples creates the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Tossing the sliced apples with lemon juice prevents browning while I prepare the spice mixture. A tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with the sugar helps thicken the juices during baking. The most important step? Letting the pie cool completely before slicing - at least two hours. This allows the filling to set properly, so it doesn't run all over the plate when served. A final sprinkle of turbinado sugar on the crust before baking gives it that professional bakery crunch. #applepierecipe #homemadepie #bakingfromscratch #Food #Cooking

My grandma's secret apple pie recipe that makes everyone ask for seconds 🥧