Slow Cooker Shaking Beef

Shaking Beef in a Slow Cooker is an easy and tasty take on a traditional Vietnamese dish. The slow cooker makes sure that the beef is soft and that the soy sauce, fish sauce, and garlic flavors soak into it. Finish it off with a quick sear in a hot pan to get that famous caramelized crust.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

Soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper, and water should all be put into a slow cooker with the beef

For 4 to 6 hours, or until the beef is soft, cover and cook on low heat

To make a slurry, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl

Add the slurry to the slow cooker and stir it around

Cook on high for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sauce gets thicker

Put vegetable oil in a pan and heat it over high heat

Move the beef from the slow cooker to the skillet with a slotted spoon, shaking off any extra sauce

Allow the beef to brown and form a crust by cooking it in batches for two to three minutes at a time

Put green onions and sesame seeds on top of the hot beef and serve it over rice or noodles

Smores Ice Cream Cake

Indulge in the irresistible combination of smores and ice cream with this delightful ice cream cake. Layers of creamy vanilla ice cream, crunchy graham crackers, gooey marshmallows, and rich chocolate chips are stacked together to create a decadent frozen treat.

Ingredients:

• 1
• 5 quarts vanilla ice cream
• 1 cup crushed graham crackers
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
• 1/4 cup marshmallow fluff

Instructions:

Soften vanilla ice cream slightly and spread it evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan lined with parchment paper

Sprinkle crushed graham crackers evenly over the ice cream layer

Scatter mini marshmallows and chocolate chips over the graham cracker layer

Drizzle melted butter over the marshmallows and chocolate chips

Repeat layers if desired, ending with a layer of vanilla ice cream on top

Freeze the cake for at least 4 hours or until firm

Before serving, drizzle chocolate syrup and marshmallow fluff over the top of the cake

Garnish with extra graham cracker crumbs, marshmallows, and chocolate chips if desired

Slice and serve chilled

Enjoy

PBJ Mini Donuts

A delicious take on the traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwich are these PBJ Mini Donuts. Theyre the ideal sweet treat or entertaining snack, and theres nothing quite like peanut butter and grape jelly together.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup grape jelly
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Powdered sugar for dusting optional

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt

In a separate bowl, combine milk, peanut butter, jelly, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter

Mix until well blended

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined

Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot to 350F 175C

Using a mini donut pan or a small spoon, carefully drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil

Fry until they turn golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per batch

Remove the donuts with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil

If desired, dust the PBJ mini donuts with powdered sugar while they are still warm

Serve the PBJ mini donuts immediately and enjoy

Pressure Cooker Potato Cheese Soup

A comforting and creamy potato cheese soup made effortlessly in a pressure cooker.

Ingredients:

• 5 large potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped chives for garnish

Instructions:

Put diced potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, and chicken broth in the pressure cooker

Put the lid back on and set the timer for 10 minutes

Let the pressure drop naturally for five minutes, and then quickly let go of any extra pressure

Take off the lid and use an immersion blender to make the soup smooth

Add heavy cream, milk, and cheddar cheese shreds

Stir the soup until the cheese melts and it becomes creamy

Add pepper and salt to taste

Serve hot with chopped chives on top

Dark Side of The Moon Cupcakes

Enjoy the deep and rich flavors of these Dark Side of the Moon Cupcakes. They have a moist chocolate base, dark chocolate chips, and a rich ganache topping. Chocolate lovers will love them. Great for special events or just because you want a dessert that tastes like heaven.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup crushed chocolate cookies like Oreos
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate ganache for topping
• 1/4 cup crushed chocolate cookies for garnish
• Silver food coloring optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined

Stir in the boiling water and brewed coffee until the batter is smooth

Be careful, as the batter will be thin

Fold in the dark chocolate chips and crushed chocolate cookies

Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely

Once cooled, drizzle each cupcake with dark chocolate ganache and garnish with crushed chocolate cookies

Optionally, add a touch of silver food coloring for a celestial look

Enjoy your Dark Side of The Moon Cupcakes

Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Pesto

Garlic pesto adds a lot of flavor to grilled shrimp that tastes great. Great for a quick and tasty barbecue

Ingredients:

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves, packed
• 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Wooden skewers, soaked in water

Instructions:

Warm up the grill over medium-high heat

Put the peanuts, cilantro, garlic, Parmesan, and lime juice in a food processor and blend them together

Pulse until the food is very small

While the processor is running, add the olive oil little by little until the pesto is smooth

Add pepper and salt to taste

Put the shrimp on the skewers that have been soaked

Spread cilantro pesto on both sides of each shrimp

Grill the shrimp for two to three minutes on each side, or until they turn opaque and get grill marks

For dipping, serve the grilled shrimp with more cilantro pesto

Slow Cooker Classic Meatloaf Meatballs

These Classic Meatloaf Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting meal. Cooking them in a slow cooker allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, resulting in a dish thats sure to please the whole family.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon mustard

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, onion, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper

Mix until well combined

Shape mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter

In a separate bowl, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard

Place meatballs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them, coating evenly

Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until meatballs are cooked through

Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired