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★Ingredients

1 baguette, sliced

4 ripe tomatoes, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Balsamic glaze (optional)

Meat broth with frozen vegetables

Pork chops with honey garlic

★Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
3. In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, and chopped basil. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.
4. Spoon the tomato mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
5. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.

Main Course: Garlic Butter Herb Steak and Potatoes

★Ingredients

• 2 ribeye steaks
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, rosemary, thyme), chopped
• 1/4 cup butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the steaks with salt and pepper.
3. Sear the steaks in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until a brown crust forms. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add the halved potatoes to the same skillet, season with salt, pepper, and half of the minced garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Push the potatoes to the side of the skillet, add butter and remaining garlic to the center, then place the steaks back in the skillet. Sprinkle fresh herbs over the steaks and potatoes.
6. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for about 15 minutes or until the steaks reach desired doneness.

Dessert: Chocolate Lava Cakes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 4 ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate together until smooth.
3. Stir in powdered sugar until well combined. Add eggs and egg yolks, mixing until smooth. Add vanilla extract.
4. Fold in the flour until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
6. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm but the centers are still soft.
7. Let cool for 1 minute, then run a knife around the edges to loosen and invert onto plates.
8. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream if desired.

Conclusion

Enjoy!