1. Spaghetti Bolognese 🍝

Ingredients:

Parmesan cheese, grated 🧀

400g spaghetti 🍝

2 tbsp olive oil 🫒

1 onion, chopped 🧅

2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄

400g ground beef 🥩

1 can chopped tomatoes 🍅

2 tbsp tomato paste 🍅

1 tsp dried oregano 🌿

1 tsp dried basil 🌿

Salt and pepper to taste 🧂

Instructions:

  1. Cook the Pasta:
    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Sauce:
    • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion 🧅 and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
    • Add minced garlic 🧄 and sauté for another minute.
  3. Add the Beef:
    • Add the ground beef 🥩 to the pan, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned.
  4. Add Tomatoes and Seasoning:
    • Stir in the chopped tomatoes 🍅, tomato paste 🍅, dried oregano 🌿, and dried basil 🌿. Season with salt and pepper 🧂.
    • Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Combine:
    • Toss the cooked spaghetti 🍝 with the Bolognese sauce. Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese 🧀 on top.

Spaghetti Bolognese 🍝

  • Serves: 4 people
  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes

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2. Chicken Curry with Rice 🍛

Ingredients:

2 tbsp vegetable oil 🫒

1 onion, chopped 🧅

3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄

1 tbsp grated ginger 🫚

2 tbsp curry powder 🌶️

400g chicken breast, cut into chunks 🍗

1 can coconut milk 🥥

1 cup chicken broth 🍲

1 bell pepper, sliced 🫑

1 tsp salt 🧂

2 cups cooked rice 🍚

Fresh cilantro for garnish 🌿

Instructions:

  1. Heat the Oil:
    • In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion 🧅 and cook until soft (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add Aromatics:
    • Add minced garlic 🧄 and grated ginger 🫚. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add Spices:
    • Sprinkle in the curry powder 🌶️ and stir well to coat the onions.
  4. Cook the Chicken:
    • Add the chicken breast 🍗 chunks to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
  5. Add Liquid:
    • Pour in the coconut milk 🥥 and chicken broth 🍲. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Add Vegetables:
    • Stir in the sliced bell pepper 🫑. Let the curry simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is thickened. Add salt 🧂 to taste.
  7. Serve:
    • Serve the chicken curry over a bed of cooked rice 🍚 and garnish with fresh cilantro 🌿.

Chicken Curry with Rice 🍛

  • Serves: 4 people
  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes

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