Savory Homemade Recipes

Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪✨
The ultimate chewy, soft-batch chocolate chip cookie with gooey centers and crisp edges.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers still look soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Time and Nutrition:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Calories (Kcal): 220 per cookie
Servings: 24 cookies

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes 🍠🔥
A hearty and healthy meal featuring tender shredded chicken in smoky BBQ sauce, piled high on fluffy sweet potatoes.
Ingredients:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub sweet potatoes, pierce with a fork, rub with oil, and season with salt. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 45-60 minutes until very tender.
- Meanwhile, season chicken breasts with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and mix with 3/4 cup of BBQ sauce in the skillet. Heat through.
- Once sweet potatoes are cooked, slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork. Top generously with the BBQ chicken.
- Drizzle with remaining BBQ sauce, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, add a dollop of Greek yogurt, and garnish with green onions.
Time and Nutrition:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 75 minutes
Calories (Kcal): 480
Servings: 4