Cooking Vibes

Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs 😋❤️
One-half medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
Three garlic cloves (crushed or minced)
Two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies

Ingredients:

2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅓ cup cornstarch
½ cup salted butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons heavy cream
½ cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus more for topping

Instructions:

Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cornstarch. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Cheese: In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs, mixing until combined.
Combine: Gradually add powdered sugar to the creamed mixture, then slowly incorporate the dry ingredients and heavy cream. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
Chill: Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Prep for Baking: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Use a cookie scoop to form dough balls, placing them 2 inches apart on the sheets. Freeze for 5 minutes before baking.
Bake: Roll dough balls for a smooth finish, press slightly to flatten, and bake for 9-10 minutes until just set.
Cool: Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack.

Meatloaf Cupcakes with Whipped Potato Topping

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups mashed potatoes, whipped until creamy
Chopped chives for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Press the meat mixture into muffin tins, filling each cup to the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through.
While the meatloafs bake, whip the mashed potatoes until they’re light and fluffy.
Once the meatloafs are done, let them cool slightly and then remove them from the tins.
Pipe the whipped potatoes on top of each meatloaf cupcake using a piping bag with a star tip.
Garnish with chopped chives and serve warm.

Best Broccoli Salad

Ingredients:

1 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/3 lbs broccoli florets finely chopped into bite-size pieces
8 slices crispy cooked bacon chopped
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/3 cup sliced almonds

Instructions:

Whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, cider vinegar, and pepper in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, bacon, onions, cranberries, and almonds. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours before serving. Toss again right before serving.