Nancy Cooking

Crispy Honey Butter Korean Fried Chicken (Better Than Takeout!)

Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Chicken:

3 lbs chicken wings/drumettes

1 cup potato starch (secret for crispiness)

1 tsp baking powder

1 tbsp ginger (grated)

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

Oil for frying (vegetable or peanut)

For the Honey Butter Sauce:

1/3 cup honey

1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)

3 tbsp butter

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp brown sugar

3 garlic cloves (minced)

1 tsp sesame oil

Crispy Belgian Waffles with Maple Syrup & Berries

Ingredients
For the Waffles:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

2 large eggs

1¾ cups milk

½ cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)

1 tsp vanilla extract

For Serving:

Maple syrup

Fresh strawberries & blueberries

Whipped cream

Powdered sugar

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Grilled Chicken

Ingredients:
8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tbsp olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup grated parmesan cheese

1 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt & black pepper to taste

1 tbsp butter

Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions:
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Grill the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Grill on medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Slice into strips.
3️⃣ Make the Sauce: In a pan, heat olive oil and butter. Sauté garlic until fragrant (30 sec). Pour in heavy cream, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened (~3-4 min).
4️⃣ Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce. Top with grilled chicken and garnish with parsley.
5️⃣ Serve Hot: Enjoy immediately with a side of garlic bread or a fresh salad!

Classic Vanilla Shortbread Rounds (Buttery Tea-Time Cookies)

Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

½ cup powdered sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

¼ tsp salt

Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract

Decoration Ideas:

Demerara sugar sprinkle

Lemon zest

Dark chocolate drizzle

Classic Honey-Walnut Baklava (Layered Phyllo Dessert)

Ingredients
For the Filling:

3 cups walnuts, finely chopped

½ cup sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp ground cloves

For the Phyllo Layers:

1 package (16 oz) phyllo dough, thawed

1 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Syrup:

1 cup honey

1 cup water

½ cup sugar

1 cinnamon stick

1 strip orange peel (optional)