Monzoors Kitchen- A Food Blog with Delicious Recipes

  🥩🔥 Crispy Chicken Fried Steak with Country Gravy (Southern Classic Recipe) Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 Course: Dinner, Main Dish | Cuisine: Southern American | Difficulty: Easy to Medium ❤️ Why You’ll Love This Chicken Fried Steak Golden, crispy, and dripping with creamy white gravy — chicken fried steak is the ultimate comfort food! Despite the name, there’s no chicken involved. It’s tender cube steak breaded and pan-fried like fried chicken, then smothered in rich Southern-style gravy. Perfect for Sunday dinners, Southern-style gatherings, or a cozy meal that hits the spot! 🛒 Ingredients 🥩 For the Chicken Fried Steak: 4 cube steaks (about 4–6 oz each) 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat) Salt & pepper to taste 2 large eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk Vegetable oil for frying 🥣 For the Country Gravy: 1/4 cup all...

    🇮🇹🍲 Classic Italian Wedding Soup – Hearty, Homemade & Comforting Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Serves: 6 Course: Soup, Main Dish | Cuisine: Italian-American | Difficulty: Easy ❤️ Why You’ll Love This Italian Wedding Soup Italian Wedding Soup (or Minestra Maritata ) isn’t about weddings—it’s about the perfect “marriage” of flavors: savory meatballs, delicate greens, and tiny pasta floating in a deliciously rich broth. This comforting, one-pot soup is great for family dinners, meal prep, or cozy nights in. It’s freezer-friendly, kid-approved, and totally customizable. 🛒 Ingredients 🧆 For the Meatballs: 1/2 lb ground beef 1/2 lb ground pork or Italian sausage 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1 egg 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp chopped parsley 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 🍲 For the Soup: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, diced 2 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, diced 8 cups chicken...

  🔥🍗 Best Ever Grilled Chicken Marinade – Juicy, Flavor-Packed & Easy! Prep Time: 10 minutes | Marinate Time: 2–12 hours Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes (plus marinating) Servings: 4 Course: Main Dish | Cuisine: American | Difficulty: Easy ❤️ Why You’ll Love This Grilled Chicken Marinade This grilled chicken marinade is a summer grilling essential! It’s tangy, slightly sweet, and perfectly seasoned — designed to make your chicken juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor . Whether you're cooking on the BBQ, grill pan, or even in the oven, this simple marinade works like magic. Perfect for chicken breasts, thighs, drumsticks, or skewers – and totally meal-prep friendly! 🛒 Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar) 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet) 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp salt Optional: 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian se...

🧁🍂 Savory Stuffing Muffins – A Delicious Twist on a Holiday Favorite Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 12 muffins Course: Side Dish | Cuisine: American | Difficulty: Easy ❤️ Why You’ll Love These Stuffing Muffins Stuffing muffins are everything you love about traditional stuffing — crisp edges, soft insides, and rich, herby flavor — all baked into perfectly portioned muffins . They're ideal for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, holiday dinners , or anytime you want to wow your guests with a unique presentation. Make ahead and freezer-friendly, they’re also a hit for potlucks and weeknight comfort meals. 🛒 Ingredients 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp dried sage 1 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 6 cups dried bread cubes (white or sourdough) 1 ½ cups chicken or vegetable broth 2 large eggs 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (opt...

  🇮🇹🍪 Soft Italian Chocolate Cookies – Rich, Fudgy, and Easy! Prep Time: 15 minutes | Chill Time: 30 minutes Bake Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour Yield: About 24 cookies Course: Dessert | Cuisine: Italian-American | Difficulty: Easy ❤️ Why You’ll Love These Italian Chocolate Cookies These Italian chocolate cookies , also known as Biscotti al Cioccolato or Italian chocolate drops , are soft, cake-like, and rich with cocoa flavor. They're made with a hint of cinnamon, a touch of espresso, and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of glaze. Perfect for Christmas cookie trays , holiday gift boxes , or a cozy afternoon treat with coffee or milk. 🛒 Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp instant espresso powder (optional but recom...