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Hi, I'm Zay but they call me Zee for some reason haha! Welcome to my kitchen. I love sharing my favorite recipes and cooking tips. Let's make cooking fun and delicious together!

04/14/2026

DON’T lose this Recipe 😊 Fluffiest Hotdog Wool Bread Roll 🌭🍞

Fluffy and soft, these Hotdog Wool Bread Rolls are perfect for breakfast or a snack, with a savory hotdog wrapped in a pillow-soft bread.

Ingredients:

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 packet active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup warm milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
8 hotdogs
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Sesame seeds for topping
Directions:

In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add the warm milk, melted butter, and egg, kneading until a soft dough forms.
Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long strip and wrap it around a hotdog, creating a wool-like pattern.
Place the rolls on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 20 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the rolls with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and fluffy. Serve warm.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Kcal: 280 per roll | Servings: 8

04/14/2026

𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲—would you try this One Pot White Chocolate Cheesecake? 🍫🍰

This One Pot White Chocolate Cheesecake is rich, creamy, and ultra-decadent, made with just one pot for easy cleanup.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup white chocolate, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh berries for topping (optional)
Directions:

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
In a large pot, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the melted white chocolate, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust, spreading it evenly.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the center is set. Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan and slicing.
Top with fresh berries if desired and serve.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour
Kcal: 350 per slice | Servings: 8

04/14/2026

DON’T lose this Recipe 😊 STUFFED PEPPER CASSEROLE 🌶️🍲

Stuffed Pepper Casserole is an easy, comforting dish with all the flavors of traditional stuffed peppers, but in a hearty, one-pan casserole.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 bell peppers, chopped
1 cup uncooked rice
2 cups beef broth
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with the onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
Add the chopped bell peppers, uncooked rice, beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with shredded mozzarella cheese, and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Kcal: 450 per serving | Servings: 6

You can only keep 3.One has to go forever. No cheat days. No take-backs. 😏 Which one are you eliminating? 👇
02/15/2026

You can only keep 3.
One has to go forever. No cheat days. No take-backs. 😏 Which one are you eliminating? 👇

My Grandma Made this Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf, y'all help me make her day with compliments ...Thanks🥰🥰This Bacon Chee...
08/17/2024

My Grandma Made this Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf, y'all help me make her day with compliments ...Thanks🥰🥰

This Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food, combining the best of both worlds—juicy cheeseburgers and classic meatloaf. It’s packed with flavor, loaded with cheese, and topped with crispy bacon. Perfect for a hearty family dinner!

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup ketchup
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, ketchup, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
Top the meatloaf with chopped bacon and spread the barbecue sauce over the top.
Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through.
Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 1 hour 10 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Kcal: 430 per serving | Servings: 6

𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲—would you try this Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf? 🍔🥓This Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf is a mouthw...
08/17/2024

𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲—would you try this Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf? 🍔🥓

This Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf is a mouthwatering twist on the classic meatloaf, packed with the flavors of a bacon cheeseburger.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup ketchup
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, ketchup, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
Top the meatloaf with chopped bacon and spread the barbecue sauce over the top.
Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through.
Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 1 hour 10 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Kcal: 430 per serving | Servings: 6

DON’T lose this Recipe 😊 Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce 🌮🧀Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce is a flavorful, comfortin...
08/17/2024

DON’T lose this Recipe 😊 Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce 🌮🧀

Mexican Chicken with Cheese Sauce is a flavorful, comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, cheesy sauce with a hint of spice.

Ingredients:

4 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Directions:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken breasts with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
In a bowl, mix the shredded Mexican cheese blend, sour cream, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes.
Pour the cheese mixture over the seared chicken breasts. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 410 per serving | Servings: 4

DON’T lose this Recipe 😊 Hobo Casserole 🍲🥔Hobo Casserole is a simple, hearty dish made with layers of ground beef, potat...
08/17/2024

DON’T lose this Recipe 😊 Hobo Casserole 🍲🥔

Hobo Casserole is a simple, hearty dish made with layers of ground beef, potatoes, and cheese, baked to perfection.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Directions:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet, cook the ground beef with the onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
In a baking dish, layer the thinly sliced potatoes, cooked ground beef, and cream of mushroom soup. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Remove the foil, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve hot and enjoy the comforting layers.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 55 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Kcal: 350 per serving | Servings: 6

𝐖𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄… try this Blackberry Basil Ricotta Pizza? 🍕🍇This Blackberry Basil Ricotta Pizza is a unique and flavor...
08/17/2024

𝐖𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄… try this Blackberry Basil Ricotta Pizza? 🍕🍇

This Blackberry Basil Ricotta Pizza is a unique and flavorful combination of juicy blackberries, fresh basil, and creamy ricotta on a crisp pizza crust.

Ingredients:

1 pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup fresh blackberries, halved
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Directions:

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface.
Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Arrange the halved blackberries and fresh basil leaves on top. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Kcal: 300 per slice | Servings: 8

𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲—would you try this Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake? 🍰🥜This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is an easy,...
08/17/2024

𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲—would you try this Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake? 🍰🥜

This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is an easy, rich dessert loaded with gooey peanut butter cups and chocolatey goodness.

Ingredients:

1 box chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup melted butter
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup peanut butter cups, chopped
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup powdered sugar for topping
Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and milk. Stir until well combined.
Pour the batter into a greased baking dish. Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter over the batter and swirl gently.
Sprinkle the chopped peanut butter cups and chocolate chips on top.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly crispy.
Allow the cake to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 450 per serving | Servings: 12

𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲—would you try these Tropical Breeze Watermelon Coconut Cupcakes? 🍉🥥These Tropical Breeze Water...
08/17/2024

𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲—would you try these Tropical Breeze Watermelon Coconut Cupcakes? 🍉🥥

These Tropical Breeze Watermelon Coconut Cupcakes are light, fluffy, and bursting with the refreshing flavors of watermelon and coconut, perfect for a sunny day treat.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/2 cup watermelon juice
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded coconut
Pink food coloring (optional)
Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the watermelon juice, coconut milk, and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the shredded coconut and a few drops of pink food coloring if desired.
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Kcal: 210 per cupcake | Servings: 12

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