Southern Chicken and Waffle Pasta Crispy Chicken & Maple Cream Pasta with Waffle Crumble Ingredients: 8 oz penne or rigatoni pasta 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste Vegetable oil for frying 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for roux) 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/3 cup maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 Belgian waffle, toasted and crumbled (or 1 cup mini waffle pieces) Fresh thyme or chopped chives for garnish Directions: Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Slice the chicken breasts into strips, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Soak in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes. Dredge chicken in flour and fry in hot oil until golden and crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to make a roux. Slowly whisk in milk and cream, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened. Stir in maple syrup, nutmeg, Dijon mustard, and cheddar cheese. Mix until the cheese is melted and sauce is creamy. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce. Plate the pasta and top with crispy chicken and toasted waffle crumble. Garnish with fresh thyme or chives. Serve warm. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Kcal: 680 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #southernpasta #chickenandwaffles #comfortfoodrecipes #maplecheddarsauce #crispychicken #soulfoodtwist #pastaideas #fusionrecipes #chickenpasta #cheesysauce #buttermilkchicken #wafflecrumbles #southerninspired #decadentdinners #creativecooking #pastanight #savorysweetcombo #maplesyrupmagic #brunchdinner #flavorfusion Pasta meets the South! This Southern Chicken and Waffle Pasta brings crispy buttermilk chicken, maple cheddar sauce, and waffle crumble together in one unforgettable dish

Beef and Apple Chutney Seared Beef Medallions with Spiced Apple Chutney Ingredients: 1½ lbs beef medallions or sirloin steak, cut into thick slices Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried) For the Apple Chutney: 2 apples, peeled and diced 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon grated ginger ½ cup apple cider vinegar ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cloves Pinch of red pepper flakes Salt, to taste Directions: To make the chutney, combine apples, onion, ginger, vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside. Season beef medallions with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and thyme, sauté for 30 seconds. Sear beef medallions for 3–4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot with a generous spoonful of warm apple chutney on top. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 480 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #beefrecipes #applechutney #beefandfruit #gourmetdinner #autumnflavors #comfortfoodideas #spicedchutney #sweetandsavory #steakdinner #fusioncooking #easyentertaining #searedbeef #beefandapple #sundaydinner #creativecooking #meatandfruitpairing #homemadechutney #sweetheat #fallrecipe #flavorfusion Sweet meets savory in this Beef and Apple Chutney! Perfectly seared steak with spiced apple goodness – the flavor combo you didn't know you needed.

Beef and Apple Chutney Seared Beef Medallions with Sweet and Tangy Apple Chutney Ingredients: 1 lb beef tenderloin or sirloin, cut into medallions Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter For the Apple Chutney: 2 apples, peeled and diced 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon chili flakes (optional) Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon raisins (optional) Directions: Start by making the apple chutney. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the apples, onion, ginger, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, chili flakes, and salt. Add raisins if using. Simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the apples are tender. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Season beef medallions with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef medallions for 3–4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached. Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes. Plate the beef medallions and top with a generous spoonful of warm apple chutney. Serve immediately. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: Approximately 420 kcal per serving | Servings: 2–3 servings #beefrecipes #applechutney #fallflavors #savorysweet #quickdinner #meatandfruit #homemadechutney #easyentertaining #comfortfood #autumnrecipes #beefandfruit #flavorfusion #weeknightmeals #proteinrich #pansearedbeef #easydinners #dinnerinspo #foodblogger #chutneyrecipes #creativecooking Craving something different tonight? These Seared Beef Medallions with Apple Chutney are bursting with bold, sweet-savory flavor!