Easy and Quick Recipes

Chocolate-Covered 7-Minute Microwave Caramels Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted (I use unsalted, use salted for saltier caramels) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup light corn syrup (light in color, not lite) 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract chocolate for dipping - I used about 4 ounces each of Milk (32%), Dark (54%), and Darker (72%) 1 to 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening, optional but recommended sprinkles (or jimmies, non-pareils, slivered almonds, coarse sea salt, graham cracker crumbs, etc.), optional for sprinkling See full instructions on:  www.averiecooks.com

Mozzarella, Basil and Corn Quesadilla Ingredients: 1 whole tomato, chopped ⅓ cup corn 4 leaves fresh basil, cut into ribbons 2 tortillas ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese hummus, optional salt and pepper See full instructions on:  pinchofyum.com

Impossible Cake Ingredients Brownie: 7 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped (200 g) 1 stick butter, room temperature (125 g) 3 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1 pinch of salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 Tbls unsweetened cocoa powder Flan: 3 tbs dulce de leche (or cajeta, optional) 4 eggs 200 ml sweetened condensed milk (4/5 cup) 400 ml milk (1 and 3/5 cup) 1 tsp vanilla Mold: I used this one by Silikomart See full instructions on:  www.larecetadelafelicidad.com

Spicy Chicken Fried Rice Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. butter, divided 2 eggs, whisked 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 1 small white onion, diced 1/2 cup frozen peas 3 cloves garlic, minced salt and pepper 4 cups cooked and chilled rice (I prefer short-grain white rice) 3 green onions, thinly sliced 3-4 Tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste 2 tsp. oyster sauce (optional) 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 2 Tablespoons sriracha, or more/less to taste 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil, or more to taste See full instructions on:  www.gimmesomeoven.com

Parsnip Latkes with Mustard Cashew Cream and Honey Roasted Apples  Ingredients 650g (1½ pounds) parsnips, grated 6 spring onions, finely sliced 1 clove of garlic, minced ⅓ cup flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped ⅓ cup CHICKPEA (GARBANZO/ BESAN) FLOUR 2 eggs, beaten ½ tsp salt OLIVE OIL for frying Mustard Cashew Cream: 1 cup RAW CASHEWS, soaked in water overnight 1½ tbsp dijon mustard 1 tsp lemon juice salt and pepper to taste Honey Roasted Apples: 2 apples, cored and cut into thick slices 2 tbsp honey 2 tsp olive oil See full instructions on:  www.deliciouseveryday.com