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site/recipes/creamy-chicken-orzo.md

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+---
+title: Creamy Chicken Orzo
+description:
+---
+
+## Ingredients
+- 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cooked and diced
+- 8 ounces Orzo Pasta
+- 2 Celery Stalks, finely diced
+- 2 Carrots, finely diced
+- 1/2 Yellow Onion, finely diced
+- 5 tablespoons Butter
+- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
+- 2 cups Chicken Broth
+- ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
+- 1 teaspoon Chicken Boullion Powder
+- 1/3 cup All Purpose Flour
+
+## Instructions
+
+1. Cook the orzo per the package instructions.
+2. While that cooks, make a mirepoix:
+  a. In a large skillet over medium high heat add the butter and olive oil.
+  b. Once the butter is melted add in the diced onion, carrots and celery.
+  c. Allow the veggies to sauté for 4-5 minutes until they start to soften up.
+3.  Reduce the heat to low and sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the veggies and whisk together until it forms a paste/roux. While stirring constantly, allow the roux to cook for 2-3 minutes.
+4. Pour into the roux the chicken broth and heavy whipping cream. Whisk together until no clumps are present and the mixture starts to thicken.
+5. Add in the diced chicken and allow the mixture to simmer until it reaches desired thickness. Pour in drained orzo and stir to combine. Serve & enjoy!
+
+## Notes
+
+You can use rotisserie chicken or cook your own chicken for this recipe. If you use a rotisserie chicken then no additional seasonings are needed, but if you are planning to cook your own chicken then you will need to season it to your liking. I typically use a blend of onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt and black pepper.
+
+Original recipe from [Cooking with Katie Cross](https://cookingwithkatiecross.com/creamy-chicken-pot-pie-orzo/)

site/recipes/pasta-rosatella.md

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+---
+title: Pasta Rosatella
+description: Cheap, rich, and easy pasta
+---
+
+## Ingredients
+
+- 1 box spaghetti (or any pasta)
+- 1 can garlic & herb pasta sauce
+- 1½ cups milk
+- 2 tablespoons flour
+- 2 tablespoons oil
+- Salt and pepper
+- Grated Parmesan cheese
+
+## Instructions
+
+1. In a saucepan, whisk together the oil and flour over medium heat to form a roux. Cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
+2. Slowly whisk in the milk and continue stirring until thickened.
+3. Season with salt, pepper, and Parmesan until it tastes like a simple Alfredo sauce.
+4. Stir in the can of pasta sauce and let simmer on low.
+5. Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain, then top with the rosatella sauce and extra Parmesan to serve.
+
+## Notes
+
+Original recipe from [dollartreedinners](https://www.tiktok.com/@dollartreedinners/video/7499238134434123051)

site/recipes/perfect-homemade-brownies.md

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+---
+title: Perfect Homemade Brownies
+description: Decadent brownies made from scratch
+---
+
+## Ingredients
+- 1 cup butter
+- 2 1/4 cups sugar
+- 4 large eggs
+- 1 1/4 cups cocoa powder
+- 1 teaspoon salt
+- 1 teaspoon baking powder
+- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
+- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
+- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
+- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
+
+## Instructions
+
+1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9×13 baking dish.
+2. In small saucepan over low heat, melt butter completely. Stir in sugar and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Do not allow sugar mixture to boil.
+3. Pour butter mixture into a large bowl or stand mixer, and cool for 2 minutes. Beat in cocoa powder, eggs, salt, baking powder, espresso powder, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
+4. Stir in the flour and chocolate chips until well combined.
+5. Spread into prepared pan (batter will be very thick and sticky) and bake for about 30 minutes, until a tester comes out mostly clean. The edges should be set and the center should still look slightly moist, but not uncooked. Cool on a wire rack.
+
+## Notes
+
+Original recipe from [Buns In My Oven](https://www.bunsinmyoven.com/good-ol-homemade-brownies/)