The Golden Balance

Raising Cane’s Style Chicken Tenders 🤩 Recipe: For 10 chicken tenders: 10 chicken tenderloins (~1.5lbs) 2 cups butter milk 1/4 cup hot sauce 1 tbsp paprika, garlic, & chili powder Optional: 2 tbsp pickle juice Dry batter: 2 cups self rising flour (or AP flour and baking powder) 2/3 cup corn starch 1 tbsp paprika, garlic, & chili powder Sauce: 1 cup mayo 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup Worcestershire Salt, pepper, garlic (to taste) (I did 1tsp each)

Loaded Steak Potatoes 😩 4 large Russets Drizzle of oil Salt to taste 1 lb steak of choice 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste Cream sauce: 2 tbsp butter 4-6 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp chili flakes 1 tbsp tomato paste 2 cups heavy cream Salt to taste Potato filling- 1-2 tbsp butter Same seasonings as above 2/3 cup mozzerella cheese 1/4 cup sour cream Chives or parsley to taste

I always make the most simple stuff for myself 😭

Honey Chipotle Chicken Mac N Cheese 😮‍💨 2lbs chicken thighs, cubed 2 cups buttermilk 1/4 cup hot sauce 2 tsp garlic 2 tsp onion powder 1tsp chicken bouillon 1 tsp cayenne Dry: 2 cups flour 1 cup corn starch 2 tsp garlic powder, paprika, chipotle chili powder 4 tbsp butter same spice mix as above 16 oz (2 cups) heavy cream 1.5 cup shredded cheddar Cheese 1.5 cup shredded colby jack cheese 1 lb cooked pasta (elbow macaroni) Honey Chipotle sauce: 2 tbsp butter 1 cup Chipotle hot sauce 3/4 cup honey

Dave’s Style Hot Chicken Tenders 😩 2 lbs chicken tenders (10-14 tenders) 4 cups buttermilk 1/4 cup hot sauce 2 tbsp mustard 1 egg 1 tbsp paprika, chili powder, garlic powder Dry batter: 4 cups flour 1.5 cups corn starch 1 tbsp paprika, chili powder, garlic powder Spice rubs: 2 tbsp smoked paprika 2 tbsp chipotle chili powder 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp sazon Dave’s sauce: 1 cup mayo 2 tbsp chipotle hot sauce (or chipotles in adobo) 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp vinegar 1 tsp smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder Salt to taste

Pizza 😩

Loaded Chicken Shawarma Fries 😩 Recipe - 4 servings of store bought French fries (or you can make them at home) Chicken Shawarma Meat- 2lbs Chicken Thighs 1/4 cup full fat yogurt 1/4 cup hot pepper paste 3 cloves garlic Squeeze of 1/2 lemon 1 tbsp oil Spices - (I used @aspiceaffair ) 2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp allspice 2 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp onion 1 tsp cardamom 1/2 tsp clove 1/2 tsp msg 1.5tsp salt White sauce - (for a full bottle) 2 cup sour cream 1 cup mayo (I did kewpie) 1/4 cup water Juice of 1 lemon 1 garlic clove, grated (I used @toom ) Salt to taste (I did 1 tsp) 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp dried parsley 1/2 tsp MSG The red sauce can be any hot sauce that you enjoy, I used a Mexican hot sauce I found.

Loaded Steak Frites 😩 Recipe: 2 lbs steak (tenderloin or sirloin) 2 tsp of SPG ( salt pepper garlic mix) 1-2 tbsp oil (we need some left over for sauce) 2 tsp whole peppercorns, grinded 1/4 cup beef stock 1.5 cups heavy cream 2-4 oz Parmesan cheese (to taste) Fries: 3 large russets (I used frozen fries) 1/2 tsp truffle oil Cilantro and Parmesan to taste Garnish with chives !

Buffalo Chicken Sliders - For Weight Loss 😍 Please take this as a template idea for a healthier alternative to regular chicken sliders. If you’d like to really make these low calorie, use a carb smart slider roll (45cal) and low fat mayo for the sauce base!

Chili Garlic Pasta 😩 Recipe: 2 tbsp butter 1 large yellow onion 3 shallots 2 tsp chili oil 6-8 cloves garlic, minced Salt to taste 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp chili crunch 1 pint heavy cream 2-3 oz Parmesan cheese, grated 16 oz dry spaghetti Garnish: Cilantro Chili crunch Parmesan cheese

Mexican Birria Ramen 🇲🇽

Crispy Chipotle Chicken Tacos 😩 Recipe (For 10 tacos) 1.5lbs chicken thighs, boneless Marinade: 3 chipotle peppers in adobo 5 cloves garlic 1 tbsp oil 1 large lime, juiced Spices: 1tsp cumin 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp black pepper 2 tsp salt 1/4 cup neutral 10 corn tortillas 2-3 cups of chihuahua cheese To assemble: Lettuce, tomato , lime juice, and hot sauce (I used an “al pastor sauce) Dipping sauce: (Chipotle sour cream) 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup chipotle SAUCE or chipotle hot sauce 1 lime, juiced 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp paprika Salt to taste #friedtacos #crispytacos #food #Recipe

Palestinian Zaatar Manaeesh 🤲🏽 @HEAL.Palestine

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🥭 Agua Fresca 😩 Recipe: 2 ripe mangos 1/2 cup condensed milk (to taste!!!) 1 lemon, juiced 1 lime, juiced 2 cups water To assemble: Ice 1/2 cup base 1/2 cup sparkling water, lemon lime soda, or water Finish with sprinkle of tajin or cayenne pepper #drink #food #Recipe #aguafresca

Orange Chicken 😩 2lbs chicken thighs, cubed 1 cup flour 1/2 cup corn starch 2 tbsp soy sauce 1/3-2-3 cup water Sauce: 3 tbsp butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 tsp chili flakes 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1.5 cup orange juice 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tsp corn starch, 2 tsp water (slurry) 8oz lo mein 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup water 2 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tsp sesame seed oil

Eid Breakfast ❤️

The Best Guacamole Recipe 😩 3 avocados 2 cloves garlic 1 Serrano or 1/2 jalapeno 1/2 medium onion (for total amount) 1-2 limes depending on preference Bundle of cilantro Salt to taste

Cheesy Chicken Over Rice 😩 2 lbs chicken thighs 1 tbsp oil Spice: 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp sazon 1 tsp salt (be careful sazon is salty) Finisher: 1 lime, juiced 2 tsp honey Rice: 1 tbsp oil 1 medium onion 1 red bell pepper 1 jalapeño 1 tbsp tomato paste Spices: 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp sazon 1-2 tsp chicken bouillon (be careful sazon is salty) 3 tomatoes, blended (or 8oz tomato sauce) 2 cups water 2 cups jasmine rice Liquid amounts depend on rice type! Finish: Cheese or queso of choice I did mozzarella and cheddar