I don’t know about all of you, but I definitely need to start eating out less, for me and for my bank account. Cooking can be good for you, and be an awesome new hobby! Here are six recipes from TikTok that will make cooking fun and are worth a try.
- Chai Latte Baked Oatmeal (@ballehurns)
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This recipe is quick, easy, and vegan! If you like tea and/or oatmeal, I’d definitely give this one a try. It would make an amazing breakfast, especially in the winter.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup Oat milk
2 Chai tea bags
2/3 cup old fashioned oats
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp vegan cream cheese
Preparation:
Heat oat milk until boiling, and then add tea bags and steep for 10 minutes.
Pour oats into a glass bowl/ baking dish and add your sugar and baking powder.
Pour your oat milk over the oats and mix well.
Add cream cheese into the center of the bowl.
Bake at 350º F for 15 minutes.
- Smoked Queso (@eatwithalyssa)
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This is a queso recipe that has become super popular lately! It makes quite a bit, so it’s great for parties. The best thing about this recipe is you can customize it however you like! You could make it with a ton of heat or even make a one-person serving! It all depends on you.
Ingredients:
20 oz chorizo
8 oz pepper jack block
8 oz cheddar block
3 jalapeños
1 red onion
2 cups shredded Monterey jack
2 cups shredded 4 cheese Mexican blend
1 can Rotel
Preparation:
Pan fry your chorizo until cooked through and crispy.
Cube your cheese.
Chop your jalapeños and red onion (as small or large as you’d like).
Add all of the ingredients into a foil lasagna pan.
Put it on the grill and cover to let the smoke melt the cheese.
Stir when the cheese is melted and then continue cooking until smooth and creamy.
- Gigi Hadid’s Pasta (@ms.merhi)
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This recipe has become super popular since Gigi Hadid shared it! It has been shared all across TikTok and is super delicious. It has the right amount of heat and is even adjustable to your specific tastes!
Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil
Small red onion
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 cup thickened cream
Salt and pepper
2 tsp chili flakes
2 tsp basil leaves
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 cups pasta (your choice)
1 cup parmesan
1tbsp butter
Preparation:
Bring your water to a boil, add your pasta of choice and cook until al dente.
Keep 1/2 cup pasta water to the side, and drain the rest.
Add olive oil to a pan and sauté the onion and garlic, and after it’s softened, some add your tomato paste.
After it has been simmering for a few minutes and is mixed well, add your thickened cream.
Add all of your spices and mix well.
Mix in the cooked pasta and the saved pasta water.
Add in your parmesan and your butter. Once melted and mixed in, garnish however you’d like! You could add more parmesan or even parsley.
- 3-Ingredient Creme Brûlée (@happytummy_702)
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This super quick and easy dessert has gone viral on TikTok; even professional chefs are making it. It brings a classy and delicious dessert straight into your kitchen, even for beginners.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
1 egg yolk
Cane sugar
Preparation:
Melt your ice cream in the microwave until thawed.
Mix your ice cream and egg yolk, and pour into an oven-safe ramekin.
Put the ramekin inside another pan surrounded by water.
Bake in the oven at 250º F for 45 minutes.
Chill in the fridge for 2 hours.
Melt some sugar in a pan at medium-low heat until caramelized, and then pour-over.
- Starbucks Grilled Cheese (@shreyacookssss)
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Everyone knows Starbucks for their drinks, but have you ever tried their grilled cheese? It has become crazy popular lately, and this quick and easy recipe gives you a gourmet sandwich in the comfort of your home!
Ingredients (varies on quantity):
Sourdough bread
Shredded mozzarella
Shredded white cheddar
Shredded parmesan
Melted butter
Preparation:
Melt your butter in a bowl and mix in your parmesan.
Put half of the parmesan butter in your pan and lay a piece of bread on top.
Add on your shredded cheeses on the bread, and cover with the other piece.
Cover with a lid to melt the cheese.
Once the bottom slice of bread is crispy, pour the rest of the parmesan butter on the top piece and flip.
Once the other side is crispy, your sandwich is done!
- Crispy Smashed Potatoes (@majortraeger)
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The best thing about this recipe is you can make it cheesy, for all of us dairy lovers, or you can cut out the cheese, and it can be vegan! These are super quick and easy, and a new take on potatoes that leaves them crispy!
Ingredients:
12 oz baby potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon salt (+1 teaspoon for seasoning)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Freshly cracked pepper, to taste
Parmesan, for topping (I prefer a block to be freshly grated)
Fresh parsley, chopped for topping
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 425º F and grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with water until submerged.
Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water and place the pot over medium-high heat.
Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them sit to cool off so that they aren’t too hot to handle!
Place the potatoes on the baking sheet and spread out. The sheet shouldn’t be too crowded.
Using a fork or a glass, gently smash the potatoes down to flatten (careful not to mash them!)
Drizzle the smashed potatoes with the melted butter, sprinkle with the onion and garlic powder, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, and fresh cracked pepper.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Immediately top with freshly grated parmesan (the residual heat will allow the Parmesan to melt partially)
Transfer to a plate, top with fresh parsley & enjoy