Christmas Cooking Club

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Pork Loin 🧄🧀

🛒 Ingredients:

1 (3 to 4 lb) pork loin

2 tbsp olive oil

4 garlic cloves, minced

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp dried Italian seasoning

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

👩‍🍳 Directions:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a roasting pan with foil.

In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder into a paste.

Rub the mixture all over the pork loin, coating it evenly.

Place the pork loin in the prepared pan, fat side up.

Roast for 1 to 1¼ hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.

Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.

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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

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Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast
**Ingredients:**
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 12 asparagus spears, trimmed
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

This Fresh Pickled Cucumber Salad stays in the refrigerator for up to two months, but never lasts that long! It's better as it sits, and I love it as a snack. This will make 2 quarts.

Ingredients:

4 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced

1 small onion, thinly sliced

1 cup white vinegar

Fettuccine:
Fettuccine is long, flat pasta often served with creamy or hearty sauces, offering a smooth, silky texture that holds rich flavors beautifully in classic Italian dishes.

Apple Pie:
Apple pie features cinnamon-spiced apples baked in a buttery crust, creating a warm, comforting dessert with tender filling, golden layers, and nostalgic homemade sweetness.

Grilled Steak:
Grilled steak is seasoned beef cooked over high heat, delivering smoky aroma, juicy tenderness, and bold, savory flavor perfect for hearty, satisfying meals.

Cheeseburger:
A cheeseburger combines a juicy beef patty with melted cheese on a soft bun, creating a warm, savory, classic comfort food full of rich flavor.

🥩 Beef vs. Kidney Beans 🌱
Beef

• 22g protein

• 0g fiber

• 1.9mg iron

• 16mg calcium

• 23mg magnesium

• 74mg cholesterol

• 💰 $3.00 / 100g

Kidney Beans

• 22g protein

• 15g fiber

• 5mg iron

• 123mg calcium

• 171mg magnesium

• 0mg cholesterol

• 💰 $0.50 / 100g

🌿 A plant-based alternative with more nutrients, no cholesterol, and much more economical.

Spicy Garlic Butter Steak with Cheddar Cream Rotini
Ingredients:
For the Steak & Pasta:
• 1.5 lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp butter