### Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce Ingredients:- 1 pound fresh scallops- Salt and pepper to taste- 2 tablespoons olive oil- 2 tablespoons butter- 2 cloves garlic, minced- 1/2 cup chicken broth- 1/2 cup heavy cream- Zest and juice of 1 lemon- Fresh parsley for garnishDirections:Step 1: Prepare ScallopsPat the scallops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and...

 Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps Ingredients:2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts2 cloves of garlic, minced1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded4 large flour tortillas2 cups fresh spinach (optional)2 tablespoons olive oilSalt and pepper to tasteInstructions:Cook the Chicken:Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add...

Bûche Framboise Chantilly MascarponeIngredients:For the Sponge Cake (Génoise):4 large eggs, at room temperature1 cup (100g) granulated sugar1 tsp vanilla extract1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour1/4 tsp salt1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for greasing)For the Chantilly Mascarpone Filling:1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold1/2 cup (120g) mascarpone cheese, softened1/2 cup powdered...

Hot and Sour SoupIngredients:4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)1 cup shiitake mushrooms (or any mushrooms), sliced1/2 cup bamboo shoots, julienned (optional, but traditional)1/2 cup tofu, cubed (firm tofu works best)2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons rice vinegar (adjust to taste for more sourness)1 tablespoon sugar1-2 teaspoons chili paste (adjust to taste for...

 Easy Homemade Bread Ingredients:1 cup warm water (105-115°F)1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon salt2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon olive oilInstructions:Activate the Yeast:In a small bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes frothy. This means the...