Alexa Santos

#ad Turkish eggs (cilbir) on toast! One of the best breakfast dishes I’ve ever had, I never get sick of this 🥰 get the recipe below! #ad @undeniably.dairy #undeniablydairy Ingredients (for 1-2 servings): -3 large eggs -1 tablespoon Kosher salt -1 tablespoon white vinegar -1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt -3 cloves garlic, minced -flaky salt, to taste -3 tablespoons butter -1 tablespoon olive oil -1 teaspoon red pepper flakes -1 teaspoon paprika -fresh chives, finely chopped, for garnish -fresh dill, for garnish -toasted crusty bread, for serving Directions: -Poach the eggs. Fill a medium pot about 2/3 of the way with water, and bring to a gentle boil. When the water is just about boiling, add in Kosher salt and white vinegar. Stir the water to mix in the salt and vinegar, and create a vortex by stirring the water quickly. Gently crack the eggs into the vortex, being careful they don't stick together. Allow the eggs to cook for about 4 minutes to achieve a nice, runny yolk. -In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with minced garlic and flaky salt. Combine garlic with yogurt and a pinch of salt. Make three indents for the poached eggs, and place the eggs on top. -In a small pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add in the olive oil, red pepper flakes, and paprika and stir to combine. -Pour butter mixture on top of the eggs and yogurt, and garnish with chives and fresh dill. Serve on toast. Enjoy! #turkisheggs #easybreakfast #brunchinspo #brunchrecipe

toiny nutella pastry men 🥹🎄 just roll out puff pastry, smear on nutella, fold over & roll out, brush w egg wash, bake at 375 for 15-20 mins. enjoy! 🫶🏼 #baking #bakingrecipe #christmasrecipe #holidayrecipe #chocolate #nutella #EasyRecipe #puffpastry #puffpastryrecipe #yum

These never get old 🥹 air fried churros, so easy & so delish! Ingredients (for 4 churros) -1/2 cup water -2 1/2 tbsp cold butter, cubed -3 tbsp granulated sugar, divided -large pinch salt -1/2 cup flour -1/2 tsp vanilla extract -1 egg -cooking spray -1/2 tsp cinnamon Directions: -In a medium pot over medium heat, add in the water, butter, 1 tbsp sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low, and add in the flour. Use a spatula to stir in the flour in until it’s all incorporated. -Set the mixture into a mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly (about 5 minutes). Add in the vanilla extract and egg, and use an electric mixer or stand mixer to mix. Stop once the dough is evenly incorporated. -Line a baking sheet with parchment and spray it with cooking spray. Place the dough into a piping bag with a large star tip. Squeeze out the churros, about 5 inches long each. Use scissors to cut the dough. Place the churros into the fridge for an hour. -Preheat air fryer to 350 and spray the basket with cooking spray. Spray the churros with cooking spray and place them onto the basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown. -On a plate, combine the remaining 2 tbsp sugar and cinnamon. Stir to mix, then roll the cooked churros in the sugar mixture. Serve churros and enjoy! #churros #airfryerrecipe #airfryer #churrorecipe #EasyRecipe #sweettooth #easyentertaining #holidayseason

Currently holding space with the lyrics of defying gravity wbu??? 💕💚 recipe belowww lol Recipe: -first step: make pasta and save 2 cups of pasta water For green 💚 sauce (avocado pesto): -1 ripe avocado -1 cup raw spinach -1 cup fresh basil -1 lemon, juiced -1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil -1/3 cup pine nuts -5 cloves garlic -1 tablespoon hot honey, plus more for serving -kosher salt, to taste -freshly cracked black pepper, to taste -crushed red pepper flakes, to taste -about 1 cup pasta water -1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving Directions: -To a blender, add the avocados, spinach, basil, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, hot honey, pepper, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese. Add about a cup of the reserved pasta water, and blend until smooth and creamy. If the consistency is too thick, add more of the reserved pasta water and blend. -In a large pan over medium heat, add the cooked pasta and pour in the pesto sauce. Incorporate the pasta in the sauce and cook until just heated up. Serve pasta into bowls. For pink 💕 sauce (creamy beet): Ingredients: -1 pound pasta of choice -kosher salt -5 whole canned beets, cooked -1 cup ricotta cheese -1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil -3 cloves garlic -juice of 1 lemon -1 tsp black pepper -1/2 tsp crushed red pepper Directions: -In a blender add in the beets, ricotta, olive oil, garlic, lemon, black pepper, and red pepper. Blend until smooth. -Heat a large pan over medium, and pour the beet mixture in. Allow the sauce to warm up, then add in the cooked pasta. Stir to coat all the pasta evenly, adding in some of the reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce out. #pasta #wicked #wickedmovie #pasta #pastalover #giantpasta #pastarecipe #pestopasta #pestorecipe

#ad #ad Fluffiest pancakes ever that are also tasty and nutritious ✨ featuring kefir for gut health benefits and amazing flavor/texture. Get the recipe below! @undeniably.dairy #undeniablydairy Ingredients: -1 cup all-purpose flour -3/4 teaspoons baking powder -1/2 teaspoon baking soda -1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt -1 egg -1 cup kefir -1/2 tablespoon maple syrup -1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract -cooking spray -fresh fruit, for topping -powdered sugar, for topping -maple syrup, for serving Directions: -In a large bowl add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together. Add in the eggs, kefir, maple syrup and vanilla extract and whisk until the batter is just combined. -Heat cooking spray in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add in ¼ cup dollops of batter, without overcrowding the pan. Cook until bubbles begin to form and pop and the bottoms of the pancakes are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes, until golden brown on both sides. Repeat on all pancakes. -Serve with fresh fruit, powdered sugar, and maple syrup. Enjoy! #pancakes #pancakerecipe #EasyRecipe #breakfastrecipe #brunchrecipe #breakfastinspo #brunchinspo

This was sooo mf good 🤤 puff pastry breakfast Crunchwrap, IB @Calvin - get the recipe below‼️ Ingredients: -4 strips bacon -2 frozen hash browns -3 eggs, divided -splash milk -cooking spray -kosher salt -1 sheet puff pastry, cut in half -3 slices American cheese Directions: -Preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place the bacon on it. Bake for 20-30 minutes, until it reaches your desired doneness. Remove bacon and set aside on a paper towel lined plate. -Line an additional baking sheet with foil and place the hash browns on it. Bake for 10 minutes, flip, and bake for 10 minutes more. Leave oven on. -In a bowl, whisk 2 of the eggs, plus milk. Heat cooking spray in a nonstick pan over medium, then pour in the eggs. Stir and scramble the eggs until almost set. Season with a pinch of kosher salt and remove from the heat. -Lay the puff pastry out. On one of the halves, lay down the American cheese. Top that with the cooked eggs, cooked bacon, and cooked hash browns. -Whisk the remaining egg in a small bowl with a splash of water. Use a pastry brush to paint a layer off egg wash around the outside rim of the puff pastry. Fold the other half of puff pastry over the top, and use a fork to crimp the edges together. -Move the puff pastry to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the remaining egg wash over the top. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Cut into sections and serve. Enjoy! #crunchwrap #puffpastry #breakfastinspo #breakfastrecipe #EasyRecipe

Ok this was actually incredible… @Anna Paul’s family recipe for Turkish pasta, with a few tweaks! Def lived up to the hype - recipe below‼️ Ingredients: -kosher salt -1 pound short pasta of choice -1 tbsp olive oil -1 small yellow onion, fine diced -6 cloves garlic, minced, divided -3 tbsp tomato paste -1 lb ground beef -freshly cracked black pepper -2 tsp paprika, divided -1 tsp cayenne pepper, divided -1 cup plain Greek yogurt -1 lemon, divided -4 tbsp salted butter -1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered -1 cucumber, diced -fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish -crumbled feta, for serving Directions: -Heavily salt a pot of water and bring it to boil. Add in the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside. -Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium. Add in the onion and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add in half the minced garlic, and cook about 30 seconds. Add in the tomato paste and cook about 5 minutes, until slightly darkened. -Add in the ground beef and break apart into tiny pieces. Add in a hefty pinch kosher salt, black pepper, half the paprika, and half the cayenne. Cook, stirring often, until fully dark brown and slightly crisped up. -Into a bowl, add in the Greek yogurt, a large pinch kosher salt, the other half of the minced garlic, and juice of half the lemon. Stir to mix. Set aside. -In a small pan over medium low, add in the butter, the other half of paprika, and the other half of cayenne. Cook and mix just until the butter is melted. Remove from heat. -Serve the cooked pasta in bowls, and top with the cooked beef mixture. Top that with some of the yogurt mixture and the melted butter mixture. Garnish with the tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, and feta. Squeeze the other half of the lemon juice over top. Enjoy immediately! #pasta #turkishpasta #annapaul #EasyRecipe #comfortfood #homecooking #pastarecipe #annapaulpasta

Do you like the canned cranberry sauce? 🤔 i think it’s delish as is, but freezing it and dunking it in chocolate is even better 😎 IB @carolinagelen - recipe below‼️ Ingredients: -1 can jellied cranberry sauce -1 cup dark chocolate chips Directions: -Cut the jellied cranberry sauce into 1/2-inch discs. Place onto a parchment-lined plate and into the freezer overnight. -In a microwave-safe bowl, add in the dark chocolate chips. Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds, stopping every 30 seconds to stir. The chocolate should be melted and smooth. -Working quickly and with two forks, dunk the frozen cranberry discs into the melted chocolate so the discs are fully covered. Place them back onto the parchment-lined plate and into the freezer for at least an hour. -Serve and enjoy! #cranberrysauce #thanksgiving #thanksgivingfood #simplerecipe #twoingredientrecipe #yum #sweettreat #leftovers #thanksgivingleftovers

*SLIGHT SQUID GAME SPOILER* I just wish they played Dalgona this season! We can make them at home though 😬 recipe below‼️ Ingredients: -granulated sugar -baking soda Special equipment: -nonstick baking mat -cookie cutters -needle Directions: -Set up an area with your nonstick baking mat, cold pan, and cookie cutters. -For each dalgona candy, you need 1.5 tbsp sugar and a pinch of baking soda. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium high and add in the sugar. -Once it starts melting, stir it until it’s fully melted and just starting to slightly brown. Working quickly, add in a pinch of baking soda and stir. The mixture will quickly puff up. -Carefully pour the mixture into a round shape on the nonstick baking mat. Wait about 20 seconds, then flatten it with the cold pan. Quickly use the cookie cutters to press the shapes of your choosing. -To play the game, use a needle to remove the inner shape without breaking it. Good luck! #dalgona #dalgonacandy #squidgame #EasyRecipe #squidgamecandy

Turn your leftover mac n cheese into a waffle & top it with thanksgiving leftovers… thank me later 😮‍💨 recipe below‼️ Ingredients (for 1 serving): -cooking spray (I used @Chosen Foods) -about 1 cup leftover Mac and cheese -leftover mashed potatoes -leftover gravy -leftover turkey -leftover cranberry sauce -leftover veggies -crispy onions Directions: -Heat a small waffle maker (I used @byDash) and spray it with cooking spray. Carefully spoon the Mac and cheese to fill the waffle maker, spreading it evenly. Close the waffle maker and allow the waffle to come together (the outsides should be golden and crispy and it should all be stuck together). Remove the waffle carefully. -Top the waffle with some mashed potatoes, gravy, turkey, cranberry sauce, veggies, and crispy onions. Serve and enjoy immediately! #macandcheese #waffle #thanksgiving #thanksgivingfood #thanksgivingleftovers #EasyRecipe #wafflemaker #wafflemakerrecipes

If you love pickles, this one’s for you 🫡🥒 chopped pickle cream cheese IB @GrilledCheeseSocial - so good! Recipe below‼️ Ingredients: -1 cup cream cheese -2 kosher dill spears -5 dill pickle chips -small bunch fresh dill -3 scallions -1 tsp garlic powder -1 tsp kosher salt Directions: -Add all ingredients to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to chop all ingredients and mix together. Place onto a bagel. Enjoy! #bagel #picklelover #creamcheese #choppedsandwich #EasyRecipe #pickletok #pickles

Viral onion boil - gave it a try! 🧅 it’s kinda confusing but it is definitely tasty! Recipe below‼️ Ingredients: -1 sweet or vidalia onion -3 tbsp salted butter, divided -1 tsp Cajun seasoning -1/2 tsp garlic powder -1/2 tsp onion powder -1/2 tsp kosher salt -1/2 tsp paprika -2 garlic cloves, minced -fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish Directions: -Preheat oven to 400F. -Cut the ends off the onion and peel the outer papery layer off. Carefully use your knife to cut a large hole in the center of the onion. Then, cut 4 slits around the outside. -Cut the butter into 3 sections, then cut one of the sections into 4 very slim sections. Slide the slim butter sections into the slits of the onion, then place one of the large sections into the hole of the onion. Set the 3rd section of butter aside. -Place the onion onto a piece of aluminum foil. Into the hole of the onion, pour the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and paprika. Wrap the whole thing with the foil and bake for about an hour, or until very soft and tender. -When just about ready to serve, place the remaining section of butter plus minced garlic into a microwave safe dish. Microwave for 30 seconds to melt the butter. -Remove the onion from the oven and place it on a plate or in a bowl. Pour the garlic butter over the top and garnish with parsley. Enjoy! #onion #onionboil #EasyRecipe #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipe #simplerecipe

Why was this so stressful 😂 this was an eggnog flan made w/ only 3 ingredients that rocked our mf world! Dropping the recipe tmrw 🫡 #flan #flanrecipe #EasyRecipe #holidayseason #holidaydessert #eggnog #holidays

I can’t emphasize enough how good this is… you really snapped @Tini👩🏼‍🍳🔥 this mac and cheese recipe of Tini’s is prob the most viral mac and cheese recipe of all time! It’s absolutely worth the hype 🥵 #macandcheese #tinismacncheese #tinimacandcheese #macaroniandcheese #holidayrecipe #thanksgivingrecipe #EasyRecipe #cheeselover

New favorite way to make tanghulu 🫶🏼🍓🍇 so much easier making it in the microwave versus using a pan! Get the recipe below‼️ Ingredients: -washed & dried fruit of your choice -1/2 cup granulated sugar -1/4 cup water Directions: -Place the fruit onto skewers. Prepare an ice bath. -In a microwave-safe dish, add the sugar and water but don’t stir! Place into the microwave for 3 minutes… being sure to stop every 30 seconds (still don’t stir!) Once the sugar mixture is lightly golden, stop microwaving (this may need an extra 30 secs-1 minute). -Working quickly, dip the fruit skewers into the melted sugar, coating evenly. Then dip the fruit into the ice bath. The sugar should harden right away. Enjoy immediately! #tanghulu #tanghulurecipe #microwavetanghulu #EasyRecipe #simplerecipe #veganrecipe

I could never get sick of this 🥵 spicy vodka pasta, AKA episode 2 of my ✨Tried & True✨ series 🥰 recipes that I’ve tweaked & perfected for home cooks in my 5 years as a food media professional. Get the recipe below‼️ Ingredients (for 2-4 servings): -1 pound short cut pasta (I used paccheri from @Giadzy) -1 tbsp olive oil (I used @Graza) -2 shallots, minced -1/2 cup tomato paste -4 cloves garlic, minced -1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes -1 tbsp Calabrian chilis -1/2 cup vodka (I used @Tito’s Handmade Vodka) -1/2 cup heavy cream -freshly grated Parmesan -1/2 cup frozen peas -kosher salt -black pepper -fresh parsley, chopped Directions: -Cook pasta to al dente in a large pot of heavily salted, boiling water. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and set pasta aside. -Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat, then add in the shallots. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until translucent. Add in the tomato paste and stir, cooking for a few minutes. Add in the garlic and cook for about a minute. Add in the crushed red pepper and Calabrian chilis and stir. Deglaze with the vodka. Grate in about 1/4 cup Parmesan. Pour in the heavy cream and allow the sauce to thicken/come together. Add in peas and cook until combined and the sauce is hot. Add in pasta water if needed to thin it out. Taste for seasoning and add in kosher salt and black pepper to taste. -Add the cooked pasta into the sauce and evenly coat. Serve and garnish with more Parmesan, plus parsley. Enjoy immediately! ##pasta##pastarecipe##EasyRecipe##vodkapasta##pastaalavodka #homecooking #dinnerinspo #dinnerrecipe