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Yay Recipes Hub Welcome to Amanda's Recipes! 🍽️ I'm Amanda, a passionate home cook sharing my favorite delicious and easy-to-make dishes.

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Meatloaf, corn, mashed potatoes with gravy❤️❤️❤️
02/04/2026

Meatloaf, corn, mashed potatoes with gravy❤️❤️❤️

We’re simple farmers — even a small hello means everything to us.
02/03/2026

We’re simple farmers — even a small hello means everything to us.

Grilled feast perfection: juicy steaks, crispy fries, smoky flavors🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
02/03/2026

Grilled feast perfection: juicy steaks, crispy fries, smoky flavors🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Moist, spiced carrot cake with creamy frosting — pure comfort in every bite 🥕🍰
02/03/2026

Moist, spiced carrot cake with creamy frosting — pure comfort in every bite 🥕🍰

Slow cooked beef with mashed potatoes and veggies ❤️❤️❤️
01/25/2026

Slow cooked beef with mashed potatoes and veggies ❤️❤️❤️

Oven-Baked Garlic Herb Chicken with Roasted Baby Potatoes and Green Beans❤️❤️❤️
01/11/2026

Oven-Baked Garlic Herb Chicken with Roasted Baby Potatoes and Green Beans
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Salmon Cobb Salad is a modern spin on the classic American Cobb salad. It is definitely a feel-good, protein packed sala...
12/24/2025

Salmon Cobb Salad is a modern spin on the classic American Cobb salad. It is definitely a feel-good, protein packed salad loaded with crisp lettuce, sweet corn, avocados, ripe cherry tomatoes and hard-boiled eggs.❤️❤️

Garlic Herb Chicken Tray Bake with Potatoes & Green beans...See more
12/22/2025

Garlic Herb Chicken Tray Bake with Potatoes & Green beans...See more

🍤 Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta BakeCreamy, cheesy, and loaded with bold Cajun flavor — this shrimp pasta bake is the ultima...
11/21/2025

🍤 Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta Bake
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with bold Cajun flavor — this shrimp pasta bake is the ultimate comfort food with a Southern kick. Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or meal prep!

📝 Ingredients:

1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled & deveined

12 oz (340g) spaghetti or thin pasta

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (drained) or 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped

2 tsp Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)

½ tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp black pepper

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup chicken broth or seafood stock

1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Boil Pasta
Cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
In a skillet, heat butter + 1 tbsp olive oil. Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning. Cook 2–3 mins per side until pink. Remove and set aside.

3️⃣ Sauté the Veggies
In the same pan, add remaining oil. Sauté onion, garlic, and peppers until tender. Stir in tomatoes.

4️⃣ Build the Sauce
Add Cajun seasoning, paprika, and black pepper. Stir in broth and cream. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

5️⃣ Mix It Up
Add pasta, shrimp, and half the mozzarella. Toss until coated evenly.

6️⃣ Transfer & Top
Place in a greased baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.

7️⃣ Bake It Up
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.

8️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
Garnish with parsley and dig in! Perfect with garlic bread or a crisp green salad.

🧀🍗 Cheddar Parmesan Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Penne PastaHey food lovers! 😍 If you’re craving something creamy, ...
11/12/2025

🧀🍗 Cheddar Parmesan Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Penne Pasta

Hey food lovers! 😍 If you’re craving something creamy, cheesy, and downright comforting, this Cheddar Parmesan Garlic Butter Chicken is your next must-try! Tender chicken simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce, tossed with golden cheddar and parmesan — all served with silky penne pasta. Let’s get cooking 👇

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, diced

8 oz penne pasta, cooked

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup grated cheddar cheese

½ cup grated parmesan cheese

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp Italian seasoning

Salt & pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta: Boil penne in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the chicken: Season diced chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

3. Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

4. Make the sauce: In the same pan, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.

5. Add the cheeses: Stir in cheddar and parmesan until melted into a creamy sauce.

6. Combine: Return chicken to the pan, toss to coat, then add the cooked pasta. Mix everything until creamy and well combined.

7. Garnish: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and a little extra parmesan.

💛 Serve hot and watch everyone fall in love at first bite!
If this cheesy goodness made your mouth water, share this recipe with your friends — they’ll thank you later! 😋✨

🍫🥜 No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls! 🥜🍫Hey sweet friends! 😍 If you’re looking for an easy treat that melts in your ...
11/12/2025

🍫🥜 No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls! 🥜🍫

Hey sweet friends! 😍 If you’re looking for an easy treat that melts in your mouth and disappears fast — these Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are your new obsession! Perfect for holidays, parties, or a midnight snack 😋

✨ Ingredients:
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp coconut oil (or butter)

🍯 Directions:
1️⃣ In a bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
2️⃣ Gradually add powdered sugar — mix until thick and doughy.
3️⃣ Roll into small balls and chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes.
4️⃣ Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil until silky smooth.
5️⃣ Dip each peanut butter ball into the chocolate, coat evenly, and place on parchment paper.
6️⃣ Chill again until firm.

💖 Tip: Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for that perfect sweet-salty balance!

If you love chocolate + peanut butter, hit 💬 SHARE to save this recipe and surprise your friends with these little bites of heaven! 🍬✨

🥔✨ Crispy Garlic Butter Potatoes 😍🧈Golden, crunchy on the outside, and melt-in-your-mouth soft inside — these garlic but...
11/04/2025

🥔✨ Crispy Garlic Butter Potatoes 😍🧈

Golden, crunchy on the outside, and melt-in-your-mouth soft inside — these garlic butter potatoes are pure comfort food perfection! 🤤

🔥 Ingredients:

4 medium potatoes 🥔 (cut into wedges)

2 tbsp butter (melted) 🧈

2 tbsp olive oil

3 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp turmeric

Salt & black pepper to taste

Fresh parsley (chopped) 🌿

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Soak the potato wedges in cold water for 20–30 minutes to remove extra starch. Drain and pat dry.

2. In a bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper.

3. Bake or air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.

4. Meanwhile, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.

5. Toss the hot potatoes in the garlic butter and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

🌟 Serve hot with your favorite dip — or just eat them straight from the pan! 😋💛

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