Rowe Bella

06/13/2025

🍳 Full Breakfast Platter Recipe

📝 Ingredients (Serves 2):

For the Eggs:

4 large eggs

2 tbsp whole milk or cream

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp butter

Paprika (for garnish)

Chopped parsley (optional)

For the Meats:

4 strips of bacon

2 breakfast sausages

2–4 slices of ham or Canadian bacon

Vegetables:

1 tomato, sliced

Fresh parsley or herbs for garnish

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🔥 Instructions:

🥚 Scrambled Eggs:

1. Crack eggs into a bowl, add milk/cream, salt, and pepper. Whisk until fully combined.

2. Heat butter in a nonstick pan over medium-low heat.

3. Pour in the eggs and let sit for 10–15 seconds.

4. Stir slowly with a rubber spatula, pushing from the edges inward.

5. Remove from heat while still slightly glossy — they will finish cooking from residual heat.

6. Sprinkle paprika and chopped parsley on top.

🥓 Bacon:

1. Lay bacon strips in a cold skillet.

2. Cook over medium heat until crispy, turning occasionally (about 8–10 min).

3. Drain on paper towels.

🌭 Sausages:

1. Prick sausages a couple of times with a fork.

2. Cook in a skillet over medium heat, turning regularly, until browned and cooked through (internal temp 160°F / 71°C), about 10–12 minutes.

🍖 Ham/Canadian Bacon:

1. Lightly sear ham slices in a hot pan for 1–2 minutes on each side until heated and slightly caramelized.

🍅 Tomato & Garnish:

Slice tomato and garnish with fresh parsley or herbs.

Optional: Season tomato lightly with salt and pepper.

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🍽 Assembly:

Arrange scrambled eggs in the center of a plate.

Place bacon, sausage, ham, and tomato slices around the eggs.

Sprinkle extra herbs for freshness and visual appeal.

05/30/2025

Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
3 green onions, chopped (plus more for garnish)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 cups cooked white rice

Instructions:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks (about 5–7 minutes). Drain excess grease.

2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. Add sliced bell peppers and cook until just tender-crisp, about 4–5 minutes.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.

5. Pour the sauce into the skillet, tossing everything to coat. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.

6. Stir in chopped green onions, reserving a handful for garnish.

7. Spoon the beef and pepper mixture over bowls of hot cooked rice. Garnish with extra green onions and serve immediately.

Pro tip: For extra flavor, toast the rice slightly in a dry pan before serving to give it a light, nutty aroma.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Calories: 480 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
3 green onions, chopped (plus more for garnish)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 cups cooked white rice

Instructions:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks (about 5–7 minutes). Drain excess grease.

2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. Add sliced bell peppers and cook until just tender-crisp, about 4–5 minutes.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.

5. Pour the sauce into the skillet, tossing everything to coat. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.

6. Stir in chopped green onions, reserving a handful for garnish.

7. Spoon the beef and pepper mixture over bowls of hot cooked rice. Garnish with extra green onions and serve immediately.

Pro tip: For extra flavor, toast the rice slightly in a dry pan before serving to give it a light, nutty aroma.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Calories: 480 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
3 green onions, chopped (plus more for garnish)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 cups cooked white rice

Instructions:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks (about 5–7 minutes). Drain excess grease.

2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. Add sliced bell peppers and cook until just tender-crisp, about 4–5 minutes.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.

5. Pour the sauce into the skillet, tossing everything to coat. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.

6. Stir in chopped green onions, reserving a handful for garnish.

7. Spoon the beef and pepper mixture over bowls of hot cooked rice. Garnish with extra green onions and serve immediately.

Pro tip: For extra flavor, toast the rice slightly in a dry pan before serving to give it a light, nutty aroma.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Calories: 480 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

05/30/2025

Grilled Surf & Turf with Lobster Cream Sauce and Baked Mac & Cheese

Ingredients:

For the Steak:

2 ribeye or filet mignon steaks

Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 garlic cloves, smashed

2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary

For the Shrimp:

12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Lobster Tails:

2 lobster tails, split

2 tbsp butter

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Creamy Herb Sauce:

2 tbsp butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tbsp chopped parsley

Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Baked Macaroni & Cheese:

2 cups elbow macaroni

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp flour

1 1/2 cups milk

1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar

1/2 cup grated mozzarella

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)

1 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Cook the Mac & Cheese:

Boil pasta, drain, and set aside.

In a saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour to form a roux. Gradually whisk in milk.

Stir in cheeses until melted. Season with salt and pepper.

Mix with pasta, transfer to baking dish, top with panko if using, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes until golden. Garnish with parsley.

Grill the Steaks:

Season steaks with salt and pepper.

Sear in a skillet with olive oil for 3–4 minutes per side. Add butter, garlic, and herbs to baste. Cook to preferred doneness and rest.

Cook the Shrimp:

Toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Sear or grill for 2–3 minutes per side until cooked through.

Broil the Lobster Tails:

Brush lobster meat with butter, season lightly.

Broil shell-side down for 6–8 minutes until opaque and golden.

Make the Herb Sauce:

Melt butter in a pan, sauté garlic until fragrant.

Add cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, and parsley. Simmer until slightly thickened. Season to taste.

Plate and Serve:

Arrange steak, shrimp, and lobster tail on a plate.

Drizzle lobster with herb cream sauce.

Add a portion of baked mac and cheese.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

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